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Have you tired sleeping with your head slightly elevated? You can put blocks under the head of your bed if you prefer. That's what they had me do many years ago. Than when I went in for my lapband a couple weeks ago at my pre-op visit they told me to do that again to prevent it from happening during the first 6 weeks post op. Just a suggestion, but more important check with your surgeon. Best wishes to you!

All natural feelings, but you'll be fine! Blessings and best wishes to you.

My son in law has severe sleep apenea and they gave him the bi-pap machine, however it is like the c-pap only for more severe cases of apenea. I know my doctor said bring your machine to the hospital if you did have it.

OMG! I'd have a new doctor yesterday! I just had to change PCP not because I wanted to but because she moved;( however she was always supportive even when I weighed 421 pounds! She always made me feel good about myself. Best wishes to you you're doing a fantastic job!

Okay today I entered the realm of puree foods, stage 2 post op diet. Well I have this great food processor and always wondered why it came with a baby food attachment?? Well this morning I found out, it works great for making my new meals! Thank you KitchenAid! Just had to share my awe haw moment!

Yes it is clear that the lap band did not cause the problem, however the liver was lacerated thus causing an infection. This can happen in any abdominal surgery not just with the lap band.. Yes the title leads one to believe that the problem resulted from the lap band when in fact it did not, it was something that happened during the placement of the lap band. With that being said a title of maybe almost died from complications during lap band surgery might have been better. But that easily could have been almost died from complications during gall bladder surgery, do you see where I'm going with this. I am so sorry you had this happen to you. The fact is lap band surgery is very safe, safer than many other types. I am sorry this has become a big debate again I feel it was miss wording as in fact the lap band itself did not cause the problem that happened however it happened during your lap band surgery again it could happen during any abdominal surgery.

Well only drink on the plane don't try eating, that's what I was told. Has to do with air pressure on the band.

I too was told no carbonated drinks, but no worries here I quit drinking them 8 years ago. I only had to see what happens to nails if you let it sit in carbonation for a day or so, they totally disappear! So I'm not really giving anything up!

My surgeon said to just drink when traveling by air and it will cause your band to get tight. Are you talking about air travel by chance?

You look fantastic! Congratulations!

I was told that my doctor was not big into the band, so I went in with an open mind, However I had already decided I did not want something that offered no way out if there were complications. When I told her I wanted a band, she said she felt was the way to go for me. Since I have good nutritional habits and workout habits as well, Something I didn't always have, however I had already lost 176 on my own. Thus the band was the way I went. It's a new lifestyle, but I can do this, just making my way through the 6 week post surgery diet. Best wishes and blessings to you!

Congratulations! I know how you feel, the day before surgery my mind went all different directions, like how my eating would be different from here on out, and the 6 week post op diet they give me, just lots of emotions. But now nearly 2 weeks into it, I'm back at the gym and life is resuming a new kind of normal! Blessings to you!

Boy do I relate, not that I have lost over 180 pounds, well all I can say is the suit is wrinkled! The birthday suit that is! But I'd rather have the wrinkles than fill them out. I lost 176 per band, and not 8 since getting banded nearly 2 weeks ago. Everything seems to bag and droop! But all in all I can live with that. Good luck!

All for the ultimate success in the long run. Good luck to you!

Wow that is long! I did not have to change by diet just the day before surgery. However I was eating a very healthy diet and workout program. I was told that she wish more people did so much prior to surgery it would make her job easier! My guess they are just trying to drop a few more pounds maybe?. just a guess on my part however. Blessings to you as you move forward in your journey!

My doctor has me drinking 1 ounce every 15 minutes, so I have a little one ounce shot glass that I drink from.

But I love salmon, hold the bean sprouts please! LOL es I will be happy to pray for you, one thing that always works!

As Missy said it's so your stomach can heal. Follow it to the letter!

My doctor has me on liquids for 2 weeks, 2 protein shakes a day made with 2% milk, that was a big treat for me!! Wednesday I start 2 weeks of puree foods and again 2 protein shakes a day. Than phase 3 is mushys for 2 weeks, Seems I won't be eating regular foods for another month! Oh well I will get by! As Pooh bear says there's a little grumblie in my tumblie!

Well I'm a widow, because he refused WLS that the doctor wanted him to have and he died due to conditions from his weight. I do have a real nice guy friend who at first tried to talk me out of it, but he ended up being very supportive. He told me it was my body, and that is right on! Too bad they do not have support groups for couples it would make it something you could address together that way and he would not feel left out. Just a thought??

Someone else posted about a port flipping about a week ago. Don't remember what all people said about it, I was still in a drugged up state from surgery!

Okay I had lost over 175 before surgery, but had been stuck for some time. Decided to go forward with the lap band 1 so I could lose more and 2 I want to keep it off. So any tool that will help is welcome. I was to see my PCP on Thursday but they called today and she had to go out of town tomorrow could I come in today at 3:45, sure why not! Dang it all I had to face her very telling scale, but happy to say down 8 pounds! I'm one happy girl and Wednesday I can start phase 2 of the diet, wow what will I do with real food?? Just looking forward to the day I can chew again, sure do miss it! Anyway well wishes to all on LBT this fine evening!

Good job! Now if I can do as good as you!! Must feel good to know you've good a good start on things.

I went through the same sort of things only with my daughters. I got very cold feet about 10 days before my surgery. But I pushed through. I have to say all is well! I did lose 176 pounds prior to surgery. But felt this would be the tool that takes me to my goal. It wo. uld be hard if I had a husband not supporting me, I was widowed nearly 3 years ago, his problems were all weight related. At 58 I have too much to live for. I have a very supportive guy friend who is my best friend and he supported me all the way though, thank the good Lord for that! In the end it's really up to you, and you need to tell your hubby you just need his love and support. That's what I told my daughters. Best wishes to you no matter what direction you take.

Although I have only had my band for a very short time, working out is part of my regular day! Nearly 3 years ago I started my weight loss journey, It was December of 2011 I started on a regular work out routine.. I first started just doing a deep water aerobics class 4 days a week. About 3 months later I added strength training 3 days a week. After a while zumba replaced my water aerobics class. Now days I do some sort of cardio everyday of the week, and strength training every other day, your muscles need a day of recovery time. Although right now there is a lot I cannot do, but I can do the treadmill and bike so that's what I am doing till I can go back to my routine. Keep in mind strength training is very important for weight loss, it gets your muscles heated up thus your metabolism works better. Also muscle is what burns fat. I go to 24 hour fitness now, but I use to go to the YMCA and I had a personal trainer at the Y, something I cannot afford at the gym I'm at now. The YMCA had trainers who gave their time to help me. I am forever grateful! They even used my story for their fund raising program. I met a lot of nice people there and will forever be thankful for all they did for me. Best wishes for a sweating good time!