Big As Life

Gina, Relax....take a deep breath....I know exactly how you feel...I have been there and I remember how scared I was over everything...You would have had to eat alot of food to stretch the pouch, especially this soon after banding...if you have been on liquids, you have been doing everything right...now...go back to your instructions from the doctor and do exactly as ordered....eat and drink the amounts you are supposed to eat and drink.....don't cheat...this is the time for healing...once your swelling goes down you will start to lose...don't worry about the weight part right now...let yourself heal, then you can start expecting the weight to come off....If you eat or drink things that you are not supposee to eat and drink , you could cause damage to the band...you have to heal ...your band will scar in place and keep it where it is supposed to be...don't take the chance of eating real solid food before it is time..

This is normal....after your fill you will be feeling much better...don't be nervous about the fill...it is not painful...I was a nervous wreck..I was so scared...and honey, it was nothing...I felt like such an idiot when I left the office...I had worked myself up in a tizzy and it was over so quick and did not hurt at all.....

congrats on your surgery...I guess it is today..that is awesome..I pray that all goes well for you...REMEMBER...FOLLOW THE DOCTORS ORDERS TO THE LETTER.....

glad you found it...sometimes it takes a little while to get use to a new forum...welcome to lbt and I hope you will post often..

I think that most of the bandsters think about the long term effect of the band..that is normal...now....think about the great benefits that you will get from this surgery...it will make you feel so much better...you will look great and feel great...and don't worry about the food you can't eat...NOTHING TASTE AS GOOD AS BEING THIN.....I was banded 4/6/07 and I can eat anything....well....not popcorn, but that is fine...and I can't drink cokes...so what...that is the only things I can't have...I don't eat sweets, because they are a trigger food for me..sweets would only make me hungry....I stay away from food that I know are not good for me...but I can still have anything that anyone else eats...just a very small amount....

I Do Wish You Luck..i Hope And Pray You Get Your Approval...that Would Be A Wonderful Christmas Gift...

Wow..that Is Great..congrats On Your Surgery And Your Weight Loss...

Benson, I Was A Self Pay...i Paid $15,000.00 And Worth Every Penny..i Was Banded In 4/07 And I Have Lost 62 Lbs...best Thing I Have Ever Done For Myself...and I Would Do It Again....good Luck To You...you Will Do Fine...

Traci, I Don't Always Lose Two Pounds A Week...sometimes It Is Weeks Before I Lose Any Weight..but ...i Am Exercising And Building Muscle...so I Don't Worry...i Am Losing Inches When I Am Not Losing Pounds...

Karen, I Can Eat Anything..i Just Have To Eat Really Slow Or It Feels Like It Is Stuck...take Very Small Bites... And Chew, Chew, Chew....do You Drink Protein Shakes?? These Are A Great Source Of Protein...i Drink One Every Morning For My Breakfast..it Helps To Get Some Extra Protein..i Drink The Whey Protein Shakes..you Can Buy It At Walmart...

Congrats On Your Band...that Is Great...i Hope You Are Doing Well....take Care And Let Us Know How Things Are Going..this Is A Great Site...so Many Caring People That Will Share Their Stories And Advice..if You Have Questions, This Is The Place To Come...once Again...welcome To Lbt And Congrats On Your Band...

I Say Stick With Lapband...my Weight Is Not Coming Off Really Fast, But I Have Lost 62 Lbs In 7 Months And That Is Fine With Me...i Am Not In A Hurry..i Am Just Glad To See The Numbers On The Scale Going Down And Not Up....

I Don't Know...but I Wish You All The Luck In The World..i Have Heard That Medicare Is Paying For Some Patients, But I Don't Know This For Sure...all You Can Do Is Try.....

Congrats Mesha...that Is Wonderful.....i Pray That All Goes Well...and Yes, It Is So Normal To Be Excited And Nervous At The Same Time...just Remember...after The Surgery....walk , Walk, Walk...that Will Help With The Gas Pains...take Liquid Gas-x....follow The Doctors Orders To The Letter......and Let Us Hear From You As Soon As You Can...i Will Be Praying For You.....

Sorry I Can't Help You...but Welcome To Lbt...i Hope That You Find The Answers That You Are Looking For...i Have Heard That Medicare Is Paying..that Would Be Great...i Wish That Everyone That Needs The Band, Could Have The Band...

Welcome To Lbt...congrats On Your Decision To Have The Band...it Is A Wonderful Tool....the Best Decision I Ever Made Was To Have The Band...worth Every Penny...

Welcome To Lbt(lapbandtalk)...this Is A Great Site...so Many Great People That Are Willing To Give Advice And Share Their Stories.... I Hope That You Are Able To Have Your Surgery In Jan....a New Beginning...get Ready For A Wonderful Journey...the Band Is The Best Thing I Have Ever Done For Myself...

I Have To Agree With Wasabubblebutt....she Was Right On Target....having Part Of Your Stomach Removed Is Very Dangerous....that Is Why The Lapband Has Been So Great...i Think With Hard Work And Time, You Will Lose The Weight...

Diann/big As Life Fast 3 Mile Walk/workout With Leslie Sansone...7 Days A Week.....

Congrats To The Nov. Banders...i Wish You All The Best Of Luck...get Ready For A Wonderful Journey....i Am Happy For All The Newbies And The Newbies To Be.....

Bless Your Heart...no...my Fills Have Been Painless...

First Off, Did They Give You Anthing To Take For Nausea? If So, Take It....if Not...stick To Liquids...only Take Small Sips Of Water Or Broth...don't Eat Anything Solid..or At Least That Is What My Post Op Diet Was...for Two Weeks After Surgery....just Liquids....

Okay, If You Continue To Throw Up...go Get Some Taken Out....because....you Could Cause Your Band To Slip...he Can Just Remove A Small Amount..

Cindy, Congratulations on your decision to be banded...that is the first step....I went thru the insurance run around and was denied by two different insurance companies....finally, I decided to self-pay...$15,000.00 and worth every penny..I would do it again tomorrow....I love my band....I was banded in 4/07 and I have lost 62 lbs..

Exercise really makes it come off so much faster...and get your mind on something other than food...stay busy and don't eat from boredom...get your mind set that you are going to exercise everyday....if you can only walk for 15 minutes..that raises your metabolism and you will see a difference...I bought the "walk away the pounds" Leslie Sansone...they are great...I started with the one mile...now, I walk the fast 3 mile workout..I have lost 62 lbs since April....working out really helps you ...( my ticker shows 57 lbs lost, but I have lost 62) come to this site often and go to the chat room...there is so much support here...