Lori45

Just bought a size 8 jean!!! Used to wear 22!
My boys being proud of their mom .
Getting in and out of the car easily.
No more snoring /sleep apnea
Low blood pressure /pulse
More energy , trying clothes on from closet that I never thot I would be able to fit in and have them fall off!!!! :-)

Just bought a size 8 jean!!! Used to wear 22!
My boys being proud of their mom .
Getting in and out of the car easily.
No more snoring /sleep apnea
Low blood pressure /pulse
More energy , trying clothes on from closet that I never thot I would be able to fit in and have them fall off!!!! :-)

I keep pinapple juice on hand in case I get stuck. Don't know what it is about pinapple juice but a couple of sips seem to do it for me!!! Hasn't failed me yet. I've only had a few usually from chicken or beef not chewing enough times .everytime I eat I try to remember how miserable and hopeless I feel when I get stuck and it motivates me to CHEW CHEW CHEW!!!

To all of u that had plastic surgery ( Tummy Tuck, arms etc). How much weight had u lost? Still
Losing or at ur goal ? Does insurance pay anything? I've only had my lapband since end of may but have lost 70 pounds and I can relate to the post if "flying with wings" my arms are driving me crazy and I know I will want to look at TT and having my arms done for sure. Feels so good to be thinner but looking at my naked body still scares the hell out of me!!!! Lol.

I keep pinapple juice on hand in case I get stuck. Don't know what it is about pinapple juice but a couple of sips seem to do it for me!!! Hasn't failed me yet. I've only had a few usually from chicken or beef not chewing enough times .everytime I eat I try to remember how miserable and hopeless I feel when I get stuck and it motivates me to CHEW CHEW CHEW!!!

To all of u that had plastic surgery ( Tummy Tuck, arms etc). How much weight had u lost? Still
Losing or at ur goal ? Does insurance pay anything? I've only had my lapband since end of may but have lost 70 pounds and I can relate to the post if "flying with wings" my arms are driving me crazy and I know I will want to look at TT and having my arms done for sure. Feels so good to be thinner but looking at my naked body still scares the hell out of me!!!! Lol.

Just bought a size 8 jean!!! Used to wear 22!
My boys being proud of their mom .
Getting in and out of the car easily.
No more snoring /sleep apnea
Low blood pressure /pulse
More energy , trying clothes on from closet that I never thot I would be able to fit in and have them fall off!!!! :-)

Just bought a size 8 jean!!! Used to wear 22!
My boys being proud of their mom .
Getting in and out of the car easily.
No more snoring /sleep apnea
Low blood pressure /pulse
More energy , trying clothes on from closet that I never thot I would be able to fit in and have them fall off!!!! :-)

Just bought a size 8 jean!!! Used to wear 22!
My boys being proud of their mom .
Getting in and out of the car easily.
No more snoring /sleep apnea
Low blood pressure /pulse
More energy , trying clothes on from closet that I never thot I would be able to fit in and have them fall off!!!! :-)

Just bought a size 8 jean!!! Used to wear 22!
My boys being proud of their mom .
Getting in and out of the car easily.
No more snoring /sleep apnea
Low blood pressure /pulse
More energy , trying clothes on from closet that I never thot I would be able to fit in and have them fall off!!!! :-)

Just bought a size 8 jean!!! Used to wear 22!
My boys being proud of their mom .
Getting in and out of the car easily.
No more snoring /sleep apnea
Low blood pressure /pulse
More energy , trying clothes on from closet that I never thot I would be able to fit in and have them fall off!!!! :-)

Just bought a size 8 jean!!! Used to wear 22!
My boys being proud of their mom .
Getting in and out of the car easily.
No more snoring /sleep apnea
Low blood pressure /pulse
More energy , trying clothes on from closet that I never thot I would be able to fit in and have them fall off!!!! :-)

Just bought a size 8 jean!!! Used to wear 22!
My boys being proud of their mom .
Getting in and out of the car easily.
No more snoring /sleep apnea
Low blood pressure /pulse
More energy , trying clothes on from closet that I never thot I would be able to fit in and have them fall off!!!! :-)

Just bought a size 8 jean!!! Used to wear 22!
My boys being proud of their mom .
Getting in and out of the car easily.
No more snoring /sleep apnea
Low blood pressure /pulse
More energy , trying clothes on from closet that I never thot I would be able to fit in and have them fall off!!!! :-)

It's very normal to have second thoughts and think " oh maybe I can try this on my own again " but for me I weighed the pros and cons. With the PROS winning hands down. If u make this commitment it's important u are disciplined and follow instructions from ur surgeon.
I too was 240 pounds 5' 4 " ish and 4 mos later down over 65 pounds and enjoying life again !
I came into this knowing it was not going to be easy and its just a tool. Couldn't be happier. No more sleep apnea, blood pressure back to normal and currently off my R/A meds.
Goodluck to u! And remember there is risks and failures to everything we do.

It's very normal to have second thoughts and think " oh maybe I can try this on my own again " but for me I weighed the pros and cons. With the PROS winning hands down. If u make this commitment it's important u are disciplined and follow instructions from ur surgeon.
I too was 240 pounds 5' 4 " ish and 4 mos later down over 65 pounds and enjoying life again !
I came into this knowing it was not going to be easy and its just a tool. Couldn't be happier. No more sleep apnea, blood pressure back to normal and currently off my R/A meds.
Goodluck to u! And remember there is risks and failures to everything we do.

It's very normal to have second thoughts and think " oh maybe I can try this on my own again " but for me I weighed the pros and cons. With the PROS winning hands down. If u make this commitment it's important u are disciplined and follow instructions from ur surgeon.
I too was 240 pounds 5' 4 " ish and 4 mos later down over 65 pounds and enjoying life again !
I came into this knowing it was not going to be easy and its just a tool. Couldn't be happier. No more sleep apnea, blood pressure back to normal and currently off my R/A meds.
Goodluck to u! And remember there is risks and failures to everything we do.

That is craziness!!! First of all ask to be numbed up prior to fill. Couldn't imagine not being! Ouch. Also u paid for ur lapband surgery to be successful and work with u as a tool. Can't help u if ur dr can't fill it properly . Maybe he was embarrassed cuz he could'nt find it and was hurting u. Soooo sorry. I would be ur own advocate and insist to get in couple of weeks. Goodluck!!!!

That is craziness!!! First of all ask to be numbed up prior to fill. Couldn't imagine not being! Ouch. Also u paid for ur lapband surgery to be successful and work with u as a tool. Can't help u if ur dr can't fill it properly . Maybe he was embarrassed cuz he could'nt find it and was hurting u. Soooo sorry. I would be ur own advocate and insist to get in couple of weeks. Goodluck!!!!

Mine hurts on and off too! Today I moved a bunch of heavy furniture and boxes and its really hurting tonite !!! Hope I didn't damage anything. I'm 3 mos post op so didn't think I have lifting limitations ????

U will feel sooo much better and develop such a healthier relationship with food that ur past habits will fade very fast. By the way I treat myself every now and then with a thin veggie personal pizza from Pizza Hut :-). U don't have to give up everything but all in moderation . I've lost 56 pounds at 3 mos post surgery. Goodluck!

I'm sorry to here ur struggles . I'm a nurse and have a few suggestions u might go over with ur primary care. Inner ear infections can linger for awhile and literally make u crawl across the floor. U might call ur dr and let him know ur not tolerating the meclizine very well and see if they might prescribe a scopolamine patch. This is for motion sickness, altitudes, etc. helps with dizziness and nausea just tiny fits behind ur ear. Won't make u tired. Might be worth a try. Goodluck!!!!

I'm sorry to here ur struggles . I'm a nurse and have a few suggestions u might go over with ur primary care. Inner ear infections can linger for awhile and literally make u crawl across the floor. U might call ur dr and let him know ur not tolerating the meclizine very well and see if they might prescribe a scopolamine patch. This is for motion sickness, altitudes, etc. helps with dizziness and nausea just tiny fits behind ur ear. Won't make u tired. Might be worth a try. Goodluck!!!!

I too take all my meds and supplements without any problems . I do have a Lil trick that works well for me . I take them in the evening with a cup of warm chicken broth . The heat tends to dissolve them quicker and the broth always settles my stomach a little after taking so many !

I'm lucky in the fact our whole family goes to the gym together at nite. Since getting banded my family is on "the plan" too and we are all committed to getting healthy. We do our own thing once we get to gym but find if we all go together its part of our nightly routine and we hold each other accountable .