Noki124

What is the lap band card??

I'm not going now lol, just wanted an idea. Thanks!

Name: Nicole Goal weight for June 30th: 210 Weight on June 1st: 226 Age: 31 Dietary goal: get daily recommended protein and water in Exercise goal: start walking once I get clearance to do so Personal goal: have positive self talk daily Date banded: 5/21/13 Total weight loss since banding/pre op: 26 Favorite summer activity: watching my kids smile and laugh

How long after being banded do you think it would be safe to ride roller coasters and other park rides?

Down 9.6 lbs since surgery!! Feeling great and super excited to keep it up!!

I was wondering this myself thanks!

Thanks!

What can I do to relieve this?

What can I do to relieve this?

Since yesterday afternoon I was feeling nauseous and had dry heaves. The pain from dry heaving was unbearable so I called my surgeons office. They took all the fluid out, I think she said 3 cc. The pain of having the MD feel where my port was was excruciating. I'm home resting now. Has anyone had this experience?

I'm going to have to get something, I'll call him tomorrow. Thanks!

So I'm on post open day 1 and I feel like throwing up but scared of the pain it's going to cause me.....ugh

*tomorrow

I knew I would be sore but the pain is unbearable at times. I know it will get better soon, I can't even go to the bathroom by myself lol. How long before you start feeling better? I have school orientation to more that I have to go to and I'm nervous about the pain.

I'm just 3 days away!! Tuesday is my big day. So ready to begin this new journey and start this new chapter in my life.

My surgery date is May 21st, I had my last weigh in May 6th and no longer need weigh ins. I was wondering if you get weighed one last time before surgery? I'm concerned about being disciplined from now until then, I need that accountability. My surgeon told me it's not necessary to see me again until surgery day.

I'm so excited, got my date today.....May 21st it is!!!!! Really happy with how quickly this is happening for me. My first office visit was April 9th and here I am today 14+ lbs lighter and a surgery date in two weeks! The official count down begins Had the TNE today - not fun at all; boy was that uncomfortable but luckily everything looks good. Throat and nose still really sore but that's normal.

Surgery date of May 21st!!!!!!!!! Woo hoo so excited

So I've been on this pre-op diet now for 14 days and lost 12 lbs. They told me if I lose 12.5 they will schedule surgery Think I can lose 0.5 by Monday So excited!!!!!!!

Wasn't that bad - asked me questions about my family, background, why I wanted the lap band over the other choices, etc. Easy breezy! Cute little MD too - had to be all of 80!

I'm required to go to two appts as well. I was referred to a psych office that doesn't take my insurance and out of pocket would be $150 per visit. I did some shopping around and found one that accepts my insurance so I only have a co-pay.

Not sure what really to expect but a little nervous for some reason. I have to go to two separate appts - anyone else have to do this?

I'm having my surgery done at Ellis hopefully in May, I live in Scotia, NY.

This is what I do and it's yummy!