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Alright prior to me getting banded my middle daughter who is 38 was very much against it, was even sending me text messages right up to being taken into pre-op trying to change my mind. At that time I just needed support, not discouragement, Well she finely said she was glad I had not chosen to mutilate my body by having bypass or a sleeve done her words not mine.. My phone no longer worked when I got into pre-op put an end to that! Well now she tells me that although she did not support me getting this done she would support her husband having it done! Well I have to agree there, I would totally support him having it done. He is 42 around 450 has type 2 diabetic, high blood pressure, and very bad sleep apnea and he had a heart attack a few months back. At first hew was going to watch what he ate, but now it's back to the old bad habits. She finely talked to him about it, his doctor wanted him to have a bypass and he said no. But he says no to the band as well. Oh how I wish he could see that this could improve and prolong his life. What do you say to someone when you just want them to be able to see their little girl grow up?

You'll be fine it will go well I'm sure. But I will pray for you.

Somehow a post I made on another thread ended up here!

My surgeon says not pill larger than a pencil eraser. So the one med I do take is large so I went to a liquid. I am taking a liquid vitamin right now, but I was told chews work too, I will switch to gummy vitamins at the 4 week point. Liquid .itamins are rather costly.

Good job! Best wishes to you for a successful journey!

There are different procedures because we are all different. What works for one may not be the right choice for someone else. When I saw the surgeon I was open to her suggestions, I wanted the band, but if she felt something else would be better I was willing to think about it. However she felt that with the healthy habits I had already developed the lap band was the best choice for me. Also the fact that it was a way out should there be a problem. We all know that no WLS is a magic bullet, it is just a tool. It's like anything else it all has to do with what you are willing to put into it. I'm newly banded but I am not new to extreme weight loss. Just my thought on it all.

As with any weight loss journey it's all about lifestyle change. I chose to change my lifestyle 2 & 1/2 years ago. For me my addiction was chocolates and sweets, and I'm a wholesale baker and cake decorator! It was hard but it was worth it, I was down by 176 pounds prior to getting banded. I chose to get a band so I could finish my journey and avoid gaining weight back. It's all about what is important to you, and are you ready for the commitment this requires. Don't get me wrong I'm not saying you are a bad person for drinking, but are you ready for the huge lifestyle change and commitment this requires?

Congratulation! You look simply fantastic! Good job!

I started out at 421 wearing a 46W or 7X I lost 176 before getting my band, 7 since so I have lost a total of 182. I now weigh 238 and wear a misses size 16 bottom and a 14 top I'd like to get down to 150 but will see I would be happy at 165. Oh I'm 5'8" tall. Funny thing was I was so excited when I was small enough to shop at Lane Bryant, now their clothing is too big for me, it opened a whole new world to me. Shopping for clothing is fun now!

Welcome to this side! Take care, get lots of rest and you'll be back up and running shortly! I totally agree this has been the best place that prepared me as well to move forward in this journey. I had lost 176 before getting banded on July 24th, now 7 more! I'm so very glad I decided to do this. I feel fantastic and you will too! Best wishes for a quick recovery!

I was told only if they were put in liquid and mushed to be no larger than cottage cheese. I don't eat them anyway so no biggie for me!

Most likely it is caused by the cucumber. Try mixing it up a little maybe add see if that helps. Cucumbers are very gassy thus the breed a burpless cucumber. Just a suggestion. Good luck!

I'm 10 days post op and still have some swelling My doctor said it is because of all the repairs she had to do. As far as BM's go mine have been pretty normal, but still liquids only so I only go every couple days. Oh sooner or later normal will resume!

My oldest daughter has it. It was brought on by the birth of her first child 4 years ago, she is 40 so she had her babies late. They medicated her than her thyroid went the other way. But she no longer has the buggy eyes. Her doctor said many times it is brought on my some sort of trauma to the system in her case it was having a baby. She did have to have invetro to have her 2 babies. However it does run in the family, she has a cousin on her dad's side who also has it. Strange thing in all of this is my other two daughters have hypo thyroid, So they all 3 have problems with their thyroid and I do not and their dad did not.

Mine was on the 24th and I have dropped 7 pounds since surgery but I will say its hard to watch TV everything is FOOD! I'd just like to chew something! i start mushies next week,h nothing to chew till week 4! I will survive!

I lost 176 pounds prior to getting my band. I totally relate to this,I have family that is so jealous that I am not allowed to even tell someone when they ask me about my weight loss! It's crazy, people ask, when you go from a 7X to a 14/16 people notice. It is very hurtful when they me to shut up in front of people. I almost didn't tell them I was getting a band. But I figure it's their problem not mine!

I'm with you on that one!

Glad all went well for you. When I went to the hospital I was prepared to come home the same day only to find out my insurance required I spend the night. But that's all good, got a new toothbrush out of the deal! LOL Hope you have a quick recovery. I sure found I did, the only thing that remains is some swelling and gas! Oh well Gas-x does the job! Best wishes to you!

Yes I am still on liquids for another week in fact. I do sip an ounce of water every 15 minutes as they suggested, but I may be drinking too much water. Thank you!

I just figured it was because I was full. Still on liquids only, yogurt is the closest thing to being food I get! And I eat vanilla, orange or lime so no lumps. But good to know, thanks for the advise!

Fantastic! Glad you've done so well, a true success story!

My surgeon told me to take a small bite chew it well than wait a minute till I take the next bite, that way I won't over eat. But I'm still on liquids till next Wed. Won't be on solids for a good 3 weeks, than it is limited as to what I can have. Five weeks before I resume normal foods. But my normal is no processed foods, fresh fruits and veggies along with fish, chicken or turkey. I'm really into smoothies made with various greens. I do not eat sugar or white starches at all. It's a lifestyle change that makes this work. I lost 176 on my own, now I got banded so I can finish my journey. Best of luck to you and enjoy! Oh when it comes to eggs I only eat the whites. One egg white is 17 calories a whole egg is 90, so I use 3 egg whites for scrambled eggs.

I'd find out who is covering for him and see them. Just to be on the safe side.

I got my band and a hernia repair as well as the removal of a lot of scar tissue July 24th. The funniest thing has happened I get hiccups quite often since than. I find it rather odd, I rarely got them before, but I can surely live with them. Told my daughter I feel like a little baby I get them so often! But on the bright side they do not last very long.

Personally I'd try and get in sooner, better safe than sorry.