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Thanks hazebliss thought it sounded to good go be true lol.. My cosmetic surgery piggy bank needs to get collecting

Strange question I had a X-ray tech tell me she had laser treatments and it help to tighten her lose skin after WLS. I was so nervous about the cardiogram she was performing I didn't ask more questions. Did anyone hear of this? She said it looks as though she goes to the gym and she doesn't go. I'm just curious . I kno even with working out my thighs will definitely need to be lifted as well as my tummy and arms n I'm sure a boob lift too . I'm only 1 month out of surgery but I'm preparing for the new me . I have already planned that my 40 present will be reconstructive surgery.

Hi aggriev I was banded July 1 with dr fielding

This site is a great place so glad I found it ! Welcome to the new you

The full wasn't bad although I did feel the liquid go in the band and it freaked me out which made me wonder if I made the right choice to get banded I guess I'm resistant to change. Day of my fill I got weighed by the nurse n gained 3 lbs I was upset I have been eating 1000-1200 calories how can that be he assured me it was normal but old feelings of defeat came back. Then I felt anxious cause I didn't tell many people and of course an old friend invited me for lunch n I had to decline I felt like the dear in headlights. Tuesday night I resumed my spin class after a 6 week hiatus n was nervous . I didn't tell Instructor about surgery n worried I would hurt my stomach it felt weird but the dr cleared me so all ok. After class I felt like me. I guess this journey like life is full of ups n downs only in the ups and downs this month I never found my comfort in the bottom of a bag of whatever .... I just remind myself I made this choice for a healthy life... N it feels good scary cause its unknown but good. Im learning as i go ...Can't promise I won't have emotional up and downs with each phase but I just get through it. I find comfort logging on here and reading post. A community of virtual strangers I feel closer to people here then my closest friends who are encouraging but just don't understand. N now today I wake up feeling back to normal despite my emotional week due to the fill n some personal issues. The band is my reminder I chose me and my happiness and I'm slowly getting rid of people who no longer bring me happiness. (Long story different thread lol) I choose to be happy and healthy

I have been banded since 7-1-13 n like minimi said redefining relationships n it had been emotional but I think it's all because I'm changing to become a better me and putting me first and that's a strange feeling for me. I have ups and down days. Also freaked out because my sister in law told her sister about my band and I didn't want anyone to know but it all passed. my first fill was Monday which brought a whole new set of emotions but I find myself making better choices for me and can't wait to reach my goal weight n never have to shop at lane Bryant again. Hold on the emotions will even out . If not I agree with Stephanie see someone it will help. You are on this journey to be the best you so all support can help

Banded July 1:)

Hey July buddies anyone get their first fill yet ? I went today it felt kinda weird I'm able to drink just feels weird do reaching out to see how you are feeling with the first fill ... I gained 3 lbs how I have no idea but the nurse said it was normal trying to sick to 1000 -1200 calories a day don't kno how I gained ... Wondering if any one else has gone through this ...

Face waist n my boobs but greatful my bra fits better on the back but sad the cups are getting loose. When u reach goal I see tummy tuck n boob job in my future lol Also I noticed my shirts are loser in the waist n thigh area although I have not lost this week I kno first 6 weeks are for healing but I like seeing the scale go down too

You look great good job I'm almost 1 month post op n love seeing the progress everyone makes !!!

I took two weeks off I am a speech pathologist and Do Home based therapy so I carry heavy bags and children at times but I went bs k after 1 week n 2 days the first 5 days were the hardest

Banded July 1:) and back to normal work and sicial life just eating way less n loving it

I puréed marinated chicken a weight watcher recipe it was like tuna fish consistency if ur on purées I recommended it I bought baby food fruit but still haven't touched it. But I'll get to it eventually after first fill I do liquids and purée again. I like the Isopure as well I found it cheapest at Vitamin shop and free shipping. Good luck ladies think how different we will look next summer

My dr said 2 weeks. I had my procedure done laparoscopically. Got banded July 1 he said I was on to go in my pool July 15 and thank goodness just in time for the heat wave we are having. N think next summer u will be thinner and healthier and can enjoy it then small sacrifice now fir great pay off later

Thank you and thats why i love this site. I read post more than I do post because it is so helpful. This whole experience is and has been and probably at times will be emotionally overwhelming but i know its a good thing. I just take it one day at a time and one event at a time. I need to be able to balance my social life and my banded life. I think half the things I worry about are in my head. I do fell bad about not telling everyone but its on a need to know basis until I'm more comfortable. ( my fear of failure is what holds me back i failed on so many diets, lost weight gained it back and more more times then i wish to remember ) When people commented on the fact I lost weight I was semi honest. I said I replaced some meals with protein shakes and have been walking all of which is true I jsut didnt mention my tool the lap band. Im usually very honest and am like yeah this is the truth take it or leave it its who I am but this time Im more guarded. This tool and change is for me first and Ill share with others as I feel necessary. Everyone on this site so far has been wonderful I read a few post from some people who need to get a grip but there is good and bad everywhere. I am so greatfull for this site and all the great people on it.

Phew I survived today and it wasn't bad. I have been avoiding social situations that involve food cause I'm newly banded and few people know and i need to get my grip on this and don't want to eat the wrong thing and cause damage to my stomach and my band . Im following the rules as best as i can. I was so anxious about this bridal shower only my best friend knows I was banded. Nervous wreck to be out in public not eating or drinking alcohol and u know what? It was all in my head. Nobody cared If I drank water all day or that I had very very little on my plate. I'm on mushies so I picked foods I could fork mash as recommended by my doctor and I survived. I ate the way I should with the band although I had 3 tiny baby spoonfuls of mouse but its ok . I have to live with this band and still be me. I did have a hard time waiting the 20 minutes to drink after eating and tried my best. It surprises me how little I can eat and be satisfied!!! The best part of the day was not being so horrified when we took a group shot down 26 pounds and such difference I didn't notice until the picture. June 1 I went to a bridal shower and hated the me in the photo we took because I couldn't believe it was me. 26 pounds gone and feeling great can only imagine how different I will look at the wedding in October. Even already committed to being the designated driver so I don't waste my calories drinking Just had to share no matter how supportive those that know are not being in my position I don't think they understand the feeling of being the new me. Trust me i have tons of emotions going on .... I'm different but I'm not but I am if that makes sense:) thanks for listening ....

I took two weeks off from work. I was banded Monday July 1 and returned to work earlier than anticipated in a reduced schedule and started in July 10. I took it easy Tried not to lift anything to heavy and lighten my therapy bag only bringing a few items to work it. Take it easy and remember to drink your water and I packed my meals because I do home based therapy and travel from patient to patient good luck

Ladies to be banded tomorrow u will be fine rest walk and sip

I thinks it was the heat. I went back to work today and so of my patients are very active 2 yr old. I missed my kids I did 5 sessions n felt great. Carried my therapy bags sat on floor with the babies I'm back. My only adjustment is I ran home quic to have dinner burrito less burrito before my last two kids I knew if I didn't eat I would be starved by the time I got home. Tomorrow I have to pack my lunch and dinner it's going to be a long day but I welcome the challenge

Yes I have a bad back n about day 3 the back pain kicked it. I think it's from not my normal moving around but after a day it two it subsided and by day 6 I was almost back to the old me . Day 9 is today n I'm going back to work and actually excited !! The pain except for this crazy gas issue that comes n goes is all gone. I think the gas is lost there is no hole in my left arm fir it to escape lol although I thought about making one it hit so bad joking. Give ur self time and you will be fine

I felt having a band today. Don't know if it was the heat or lack of calories or combination I foolishly decided to go shopping with a preteen and teen age girl. Prior to the surgery I could shop for hours without taking a break to sit. Today I was looking to sit at every bench and so hot it felt like the mall had no ac. Granted I'm 1 week post op And we walked for over 2.5 hrs I was wiped out so not like me. On the positive side I started mushies and can't believe 1 egg with cheese filled me!!!! 5 hrs later a baked potato I mushed up we were in the mall and I was pressed for better choices and my isopure wasn't cutting it. Then 5 hrs later I could barely eat a can of tuna. In the past I probably ate all three and more at one sitting. It's strange but in a good way all though I guess I put to much in my mouth and I quickly leaned smaller fork portions. My emotions are all over happy sad excited scared but so looking forward to hitting my mini goal.maybe I was a bit over zealous but I bought a dress one size smaller for my trip to Vegas in September. A DKNY dress for $30.00 I couldn't resist ,,, if it fits great if not i will return love that you have 6 months at Macy's cause I don't plan on being that size next summer

Congratulations And that's for the inspiration

For future july banders it's strange I don't feel any different a week post op. I did have horrible gas in my shoulder and every so often my body likes to remind I had survey but I'm almost 100% my per surgery self. For protein I have been drinking the isopure coconut and blue one. Coconut reminds me of Malibu rum my goal for NYE is to down another 30 pounds I lost 25 so far. Finally I feel normal me again I decided to lay low the past week didn't tell many of my friends I was having it done. My issue for not telling them was I felt like a failure that I couldn't do this on my own. I realize it is a great tool and is probably what I needed but all my years of failing on diets just left me hopeless... Dieting since 10 years old 28 years of up/down weight-loss im done i want to be in the one hundreds don't care if its 198 so sick of seeing the 2 as the first number !!!!The people who do kno are super supportive and as I feel more comfortable I will tell the rest of my friends. I know they will all be supportive as I cleaned my list of friends and only kept the good ones to old for drama and bs. I am so glad I found this sight you all have been so helpful. I read more than I post