arainey77

I have always been totally open with my surgery. So people feel comfortable talking to me about the procedure. I do think it is absolutely fine to say how well it has worked for u and it could possibly do the same for that person. It's all in the way you say it.

Hang in there girls!! It takes a few fills to get to the comfort zone. Patience, believe me i know it's hard. It's totally going to be worth it.

Great job!!!!

Are u exercising? If no, it is very important exercise regularly and not do the same routine all the time. Make sure u are adding in weights also not just cardio.

I am from LR and would love to have some Arkansas buddies! I was banded March 1, so I am still a newbie!

I had the same thing and it is gas from the Co2. Unfortunately it won go away until it dries up. A heating pad was my best friend.

I know this sounds bad but I didn't cook for awhile. I was way to fragile in the beginning. pizza is my favorite so it wasn't allowed in the house. The kids were fed nightly, they either had a fin for yourself nite or dad cooked. It is really hard but I promise it gets better!!!

I couldn't feel any restriction with my first fill either. I had my second full last week and can fill just a tiny bit of restriction but I go again Monday for another. I think what we are going thru is normal plus it is teaching us we are still responsible for our actions.

I am from LR and would love to have some Arkansas buddies! I was banded March 1, so I am still a newbie!

Got 2.4cc's yesterday and now I have to be on liquids for two days. Ughhh I don't know if it's my brain or what but I am sooo hungry. I am happy I finally got a fill though, I think I was more nervous doing that then the surgery!

I'm sorry but I don't think a true friend would treat u like that. I also know we all have that difficult friend that we tolerate more than we should. I am proud of u for taking that step to happier healthier life. If she can't accept that and support u then you may not need friends like that. ( :

I'm sorry but I don't think a true friend would treat u like that. I also know we all have that difficult friend that we tolerate more than we should. I am proud of u for taking that step to happier healthier life. If she can't accept that and support u then you may not need friends like that. ( :

I'm sorry but I don't think a true friend would treat u like that. I also know we all have that difficult friend that we tolerate more than we should. I am proud of u for taking that step to happier healthier life. If she can't accept that and support u then you may not need friends like that. ( :

I'm sorry but I don't think a true friend would treat u like that. I also know we all have that difficult friend that we tolerate more than we should. I am proud of u for taking that step to happier healthier life. If she can't accept that and support u then you may not need friends like that. ( :

I'm sorry but I don't think a true friend would treat u like that. I also know we all have that difficult friend that we tolerate more than we should. I am proud of u for taking that step to happier healthier life. If she can't accept that and support u then you may not need friends like that. ( :

I'm sorry but I don't think a true friend would treat u like that. I also know we all have that difficult friend that we tolerate more than we should. I am proud of u for taking that step to happier healthier life. If she can't accept that and support u then you may not need friends like that. ( :

I'm sorry but I don't think a true friend would treat u like that. I also know we all have that difficult friend that we tolerate more than we should. I am proud of u for taking that step to happier healthier life. If she can't accept that and support u then you may not need friends like that. ( :

I chose to tell my friends and family. I feel like this is nothing to be ashamed of, it is just a tool to help me get on the right path for a healthier lifestyle. Sometimes I think people don't tell others because they are afraid they will fail and that's a bad way of going it to this. Hold your head high, be confident and win this battle. Tell the world u got a lap band, it's ok. It just motivates me more that my friends and family know.

I have heard u climb over stuff and crawl under stuff. And I also believe you can walk around it if it looks like it's too much. I had some friends that did it and loved it!! We are doing the color me rad 5K in June. I have been doing couch to 5k so maybe I can run it all!

I have heard u climb over stuff and crawl under stuff. And I also believe you can walk around it if it looks like it's too much. I had some friends that did it and loved it!! We are doing the color me rad 5K in June. I have been doing couch to 5k so maybe I can run it all!

It is the CO2 build up from surgery, it may last another few days but I promise it goes away. Heating pad and my doctor gave me toradol. But really what helped the most was the heating pad.

Hysterectomy!!! Should have done it years ago!!! Periods should cause that much pain and use to be doubled over. Didn't need that uterus anymore!!!

It is the CO2 build up from surgery, it may last another few days but I promise it goes away. Heating pad and my doctor gave me toradol. But really what helped the most was the heating pad.

Congrats!!!!!

KatieDee it is normal to be emotional at this point, but u are soo doing a wonderful thing by bettering your life! You had to have thought this out and made the decision to get the band. It is all gonna be worth it. Many people have success, stay away from the negative. I am a little ahead if you and I also had a melt down around the same time as you and I PROMISE it gets better!!! Take your pain meds and gas X. Everyday will get better.