Band Chick

Good job! I'm so glad the challenge is helping. The biggest reason I signed up to be the Exercise Challenge chair is to keep me motivated and ACCOUNTABLE. I, of all people, need to keep plugged into this thread and keep my exercise going! How silly would I look if I didn't participate in my own challenge.:car: It's definitely working for me, even if I'm at a snail pace compared some of our participants I only had 3 hours to Dr Neal and made two trips, but he's TOTALLY WORTH IT! They are so great at working with out-of-towners. Did you have the surgery in Bremerton? Where do you live-- Canada, Oregon, Idaho?

That is so true! I had the same experience when I tried a little cheese off of DH's pizza. :pizza::ohwell: Yuck! It's like I have to retry every food. :hungry: They all taste different-- some good, some bad. It's an interesting experience and I'm totally OK with it. Thank you for all the replies. It helps to know I'm not a total freak and all alone in this.

WELCOME, PigsRFlying, Brandi, Karri, ilovefood, Jezaamphilyn, arielle, Rosie and Chris! So glad to have you join us! :clap2: Hey, Karri. I was banded by Dr. Neal too! He and the staff are all so wonderful!!! Curling? WOW! I've seen it on TV but never tried it. It looks like a good work out! I think all you have to do, for the sparkling sig, is copy someones else's and paste it into your signature. If I'm wrong, you should start a new post on it. I see lots of people asking. Good job, Becky! I bet you are losing weight and getting tone. You are very inspiring! Jim, I'm sorry to hear you're hurting. Like you needed that right now. I wish you a speedy recovery! :eek: It's so much easier when you have a buddy to walk with, especially DH. Great goals! That's about what I'm shooting for too. Good job! It does seem convenient to use the hotel's exercise room, though most of us never get around to actually doing it. lol * ~ * ~ * :typing: Wow! I don't log on for a few days and the message boards are just exploding with posts. I'm so glad to see everyone doing well and even getting in on the exercise challenge! I will be posting about the awards later this week, so be sure to check back. Today's mindful exercise is a walk with the dog, as soon as I'm done with this post. :dog: :clap2: Everyone is doing so good!!! Way to go Crazy Ates!!! :boxing:

LadyBug, I'm a bit concerned about you. Throwing up is dangerous for your band. Did you tell your Dr that you are throwing up? If not, please do. I truly feel for you! Nausea has been my biggest problem in healing, from the moment I came out of the OR. They gave me every shot imaginable and what helped was the patch behind my ear. My Dr gave me an Rx for more and I used a second one (they last 3 days, so a total of 6 days on nausea patches). I don't know you well enough to say this is the right thing for you. However, I have read MANY messages on this board that say "It was a difficult surgery and recovery but totally worth it!" You will most likely say that too 301 bandsters out of 332 say "Yes" they would do it again! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f17/would-you-do-again-30418/ Please keep us posted. I hope you feel better.

Who told you? I was keeping that a secret. LOL! It's so true! That was the biggest factor to my problem and it sets a horrible example for my kids, who I thought I was helping. I'm learning to take care of myself now, because I'm worth it! Congrats on real food, Becky! :biggrin1:

Hi! I'm in the Portland area and got to the same point you are now with Dr. Patterson. I was not happy and found a much better option for me: Dr. Neal. He's in WA but TOTALLY worth it!!! chinokitty and her husband were just banded by Dr. Patterson's associate, Jay Jan. She may be able to give you some info. There are a few of us from LBT that started a Portland area support group. You're welcome to join us! Wishing you all the best.

You have a very unique perspective. So, how does this surgery and recovery compare to your first? Congratulations on your re-banding! :whoo:

That's so exciting! I'm still at my two week mark, just getting excited about eating mushies. LOL It's great that we are all at different stages. Please, keep us posted about every little detail. Good luck tomorrow! :clap2:

Hi, Nicole! Welcome to the Crazy Ates! I was banded on the 21st, same week as you. :eek: I was going CRAZY :Cry: by the end of the liquid phase and started pureed yesterday and today. You have my sympathy. I started on very mushy refried Beans a few days early but it totally saved me. Candle, I should have clarified that I was talking about in the early healing phase. I think you're absolutely right about after we've healed. TexasBecky, Congrats on your loss! I can't believe you're 1 month post-op already. That's great! When do you get your first fill? claramae, It's sounds like you're doing better. I hope you enjoyed your outing. How are you feeling? Liz1531, Wow! I can understand why you started early on Protein drinks. Don't want baby to get hungry :hungry:. It's amazing how different each Dr is. Mine started me on Atkins shakes the day after surgery and I've read others who went to mushies in one week or less! Wishing everyone a happy, healthy, speedy recovery.

Great goals everyone! It's inspiring to read yours too! Update to one of my goals... My Dr says no Water aerobics until I come in for my 4 week check up. So, my new goal is to start as soon as Dr allows.

You only PB if something gets stuck-- if it can't go down, it will come back up. Yuck! Water will go down, BUT if you drink/eat way too much too fast you can stretch the stoma (above the band), cause band slippage or rip a stitch. UGH! A heat wave? That doesn't sound fun at all. Poor you. Can you have popsicles? Wishing you a speedy recovery and a cool breeze :eek:

Hey, fellow Oregonian! Welcome to the Crazy Ates! A few of us from LBT have started a support group in the Portland area. We are meeting this Saturday. If you and your husband would like to join us just let me know :eek:

I have been drinking between 1-2 liters of water a day since the day after surgery. I fill my 2 liter jug in the morning and I use my 3 oz plastic dixie cup to drink out of all day long. I started by sipping one cup every 15 min. to see how I felt. I have gotten to the point now that I don't watch the clock and can drink more and more. I hope that helps a bit.

I'm not a gourmet cook, like Judi. (Though, I'd love to have dinner at her house! Yum!) I thought I would share this little thing that has been working for me in hopes of helping others. I'm only a few days away from my two week band-iversary and mushie phase, but I've been hungry all the time, SICK to death of sweats and Soups, and have head hunger for every greasy, cheesy, meaty sinful food on earth! The one thing that saved me is I went to the store yesterday and got a can of Rosarita vegetarian refried Beans. I smoosh them really good, add a little Water and cheddar cheese and pop 'em into the microwave. I then dab on a bit of fat free sour cream and they are the best beans I've had in my life! I'm not hungry or craving anymore! That's it. That's all I wanted to share. They have worked like magic for me

Things really do change day to day, sometimes even hour to hour, with the band recovery. I had a three day rough patch with depression. I knew I didn't have a good reason, I just FELT like crying. Well, now that I started my "monthly" I'm hurting but not depressed anymore. Yippee! I'm feeling so good with my band that at one point today I actually forgot about it. That's the first time since surgery. My two week point and start of mushies is Tuesday. I have been super hungry and agonizing over head hunger and cravings. So, yesterday and today I had some very smooshie refried Beans, cheese and FF sour cream-- the best I've ever had in my life!!! YUMO! That did the trick. My glue is starting to peel away from my incisions and they are healing nicely. I get to go in the hot tub as of Tuesday. I can hardly wait! And next week I will start back to Water aerobics. Today and this moment, I'm doing GREAT! I hope everyone else is enjoying the holiday weekend!

:hug:{{{HUGS}}} :hug: {{{{HUGS}}}} and more {{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} You poor thing! I'm practically in tears for you. That's so awful. I thank God you are OK now and didn't have any more serious problems, but that is horrible and no where near the norm or what you expected! I'm so glad those nurses got a good azz chewing! :rant: I hear your frustration and sympathize. It does sound like you have some great people that love you. I bet it scared the heck out of them too and they fear for your health and safety. It sounds like you're having a very rough recovery. :crutch: We are here for you every step of the way. Each day will get better and better and when you reach "get to be 130 pounds, this will be funny" or at the very least worth it. :cheer2: Please keep in touch with us. Feel free to write me directly. more {{{HUGS}}}

My goals, so far, are: - to be under 300 by the end of Sept. - to start back on Water aerobics on 9/10 and go at least 6 times in Sept. - to be under 240 by the January Bandsters/DH birthday Vegas trip (was 240 when we went on our honeymoon, last time we were in Vegas) Because I'm worth it! :whoo:

COME ON OVER! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f95/aug-sept-exercise-challenge-39776/ CONGRATULATIONS on your huge loss and reaching your first goal! I bet the exercise really helps.:whoo:

How odd. 10 months? Are you sure? Maybe he said 10 weeks??? (I hope) Well, every Dr is different, that's true. Mine does a small first fill 4 weeks after. I have a friend who had her first fill with surgery. I have heard of Drs waiting 8 weeks or so, but not 10 months. Hmm... :cry I would say ask him "why?" And as with anything medical, if you don't like the answer get a second, and maybe even third, opinion from other Drs in the field. IMHO. HTH.

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f95/aug-sept-exercise-challenge-39776/ You're definitely NOT too late. I made this a two month challenge because our surgery dates were spread out through the whole month of August. We are all in different stages of healing. Those who just had surgery still have a week or so left to join in. COME ON, Crazy Ates! I want to see more bandster friends join in the month of September! We can do this TOGETHER!!! :whoo::cheer2::boxing:

Welcome, brwneydgrl75 and Trish! You're definitely not too late. I made this a two month challenge because our surgery dates were spread out through the whole month of August. We are all in different stages of healing. Those who just had surgery still have a week left to join in. :bounce: Good job, Crazy Ates!!!! Becky and Pam- 45 minutes?!?! You truly are some CRAZY Ates! LOL :becky: Go, ladies, go! :thumb::banana I need to do my mindful exercise for the day. I'm going to be mindful to park farther and walk around the store extra while I'm out today. I'm doing much better with my band, but now I got hit with monthly cramps. UGH! Oh well. I keep on keepin' on. This challenge is all about being MINDFUL. Every day I have exercising on my mind, so it's working COME ON, Crazy Ates! I want to see more bandster friends join in the month of September! We can do this TOGETHER!!! :whoo::cheer2::boxing:

:pound::pop2: ROFLMAO at WASaBB!!!! That is too funny!!! Thank you for sharing!!! That wins the funniest post award for sure! :first: My story is boring compared to most. I talked to the Dr as he passed by me in pre-op. He smiled and said something like "see ya in a few". I waved back and smiled. The nurse walked me into the OR where they had music playing, something like CCR, and the anesthetist was asking me about the drive (we drove 4 hours to get there the day before). I started to talk about the drive, was going to tell him about the pain in my lower back and boom! I woke up talking about the pain in my back. I only had mild discomfort in my tummy. I was afraid they didn't do the surgery. The worst was the back pain and nausea.

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I'm wondering if any of you are experiencing this same issue. My tastes have seemed to change. The most obvious of these is: I used to be a daily V-8 and Starbucks coffee drinker. I've had both of these a couple of times since surgery and they don't taste very good anymore. It seems like a weird thing. Has anyone else noticed that things taste differently now?

WOW! You are all doing so good! 38 minutes of walking and 12 blocks, way to set that bar! I'll be catching up with you soon! Welcome, Heather! (band-twin :hug:) Go Crazy Ates!!!