Ms.AntiBand

Whoa.. You sound EXACTLY like my experience...even the IV blow out! My arm took over a month to turn back to normal. I ended up with phebitis ( because I always seem to have vein issues) I went to my PCP and he did the antibiotic and topical anti- inflammatory gel route. Almost two months out and it still has tender spots, but I'm fine.

Yep.. I I'd the food funeral thing and gained 10lbs. I was out of control and I was sooo depressed over what I was doing. Everything is great now. Even though I'm a slow loser I feel on top of the world because of my new eating habits. I feel healthier already.

I get in trouble when I say I was up and back to normal on day three.. And the only reason it took that long is because the dr requires 2 days in hospital. No pain or complications for me. BUT... Thats not everyone. Some don't get up and about or days, weeks or a month. Good luck!

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I was cold before and now I'm even colder. Never thought I could get colder than freezing, but I am.

Well, hells bells.. I'm at work and don't have access to my packet of guidelines! Guess my "other than words of wisdom" will have to do for now :-P

I've actually stopped counting weeks. I'll weigh myself Sat and hope for the best. Oh well, I have the rest of my life, but dang I'd like an ounce or two maybe, lol I probably gain through osmosis when watching the food network

Soooooo... True! That's why I love my sleeve!

Hey.. If it makes you feel any better, I'm worse than you. 5+ week stall. I actually stopped counting the weeks.

55 SD 12/14/12 SW 190 CW 167 GW 125 2 weeks lost 23lbs Sucky stall since, but I haven't weighed myself for over a week Clothing size pre- surgery: pants 14, shirt xlg Currently wearing 12 pants that are falling off and hiding in XLg sweatshirts until another 20 lbs By no means go by how other lose. YOU WILL NOT be the same. Everyone is different regardless of how much you dream. It's a work in progress not fantasy or magic It's very exciting though.. I love my sleeve even though I'm on the slow loser bench

Nice.. Lucky you! I'm still hoping that my five week stall will go away!

I'm a MX sleever and got sent home with a packet of care instructions including what stages at what times and detailed foods to eat at even a year out. Sample menues etc. Sorry to hear you didn't receive your f/u instructions. I'd do what the above people said or contact your MX surgeon. I have never heard of any of them not staying in contact for further care. Check it out

I'm a retired jr/high school teacher turned tutor/nanny. The downtime can be tough. Luckily, the beautiful family I work with has nothing in the house to eat, lol! Try to rid your house of the useless food, but if you can't put it out of sight in places you never use. You will need to begin training yourself for a new lifestyle and be diligent in doing so. Make sure you have a bottle of your favorite flavored water to put in your mouth a gazillion times a day. Hope you have help caring for kids for a few weeks and good luck on you journey

I don't know the whole story, but sheesh, Talk about being optimistic!.. You go! So sorry you're going through all this. My SD was 12/14 and I thought I was free and clear, but maybe not? Good luck and keep us posted

Great news, kind of. It makes me mad that this is probably just why insurance companies make people wait and do so much crap! In hopes you and everyone let's them get away with not paying. ARGHH.. So frustrating for you and i totally understand not waiting. Get on with your healthy life and good luck.. You'll love MX and the wonderful professional drs and staff there

Congrats.. Losing is always so encouraging! Keep up the good work.. And ont get discouraged if/when you hit a stall. I lost 20 @ 2 weeks and still in a still. No biggy.. I'm working it

Are they doing anything for your deficiency? What are they suggesting? Low iron is not good and can very well be the problem. Whilevo was anemic, I became very very sick and would pass out. Don't fool around.. Ask your dr

I saw it awhile ago.. It's awful and such a temp solution! I can't believe it's even around

(Oops.. Sent before done) it must have been me... Hangs head and slithers off

ooooh... Lordy!

One of my lapband surgeries left me with excruciating gas pain and I swear I was going to die on the flight home. My daughter had the same surgery and she was fine. All I could do was walk and wait it out. Sorry you're going through this.. Hang in there and move as much as possible

My dad used to tell my daughter the reason their dog had a black tongue was due to fibbing My guess is it's from eating, drinking or some current/recent medication?

Aww.. Congrats! I just had a grandson 6 months ago... Piece of cake

Oops.. I mean, Ladiwobs

Sheesh.. Noticed there was a response and I was actually hoping lalalady came to post an update