Jessiebear

This is a great thread! I have always had the body dysmorphic issue. I have never seen (in my minds eye) myself as fat. So I avoided mirrors & pictures. Then when I did see a picture of myself I went into a tailspin. So I have been taking pictures of my face with my digital camera off & on since having this surgery & this morning is the first time I can really tell a difference. I actually look like myself! I think I will do my make-up today!! LOL! & my hair. I would attempt to post the pic but I have a bit of the bedhead. Maybe later. After I have make-up on. I do have a pic posted in my profile. It was taken in December at Christmas, right before I had surgery. Again, love this thread!

Hey Robin! Welcome to Band land! I will be looking for your posts! We're all here for ya!......Jess

No way!!!! I'm in Conway too!! Who did your surgery? Congrats by the way! Welcome to Band Land! Jack, Conway is in Arkansas............Jess

First of all welcome to Band land! I live in Conway, Arkansas. I had my band done by Dr. Rex Luttrell in Little Rock. A friend of mine went in today for his consult for the band & he told him the price is $16,000. He does have a payment option. I paid cash for my surgery also. He gave me a professional discount because I work in the medical field. My surgery cost me $14,000. I hope this helps! I think there are other docs doing the surgery in Arkansas but I don't know their names. I have been seeing a Lap-Band clinic advertised on TV though. Maybe someone will know the name of it for you. Well good luck! & once again, welcome!......Jess

Congrats! & welcome to Band land!

Wow! WTG! Congrats!

Wishing her a speedy recovery & much success! Congrats!

Welcome! This is a great place full of lots of great people with multitudes of info! The ticker....... I use Tickerfactory.com click on weight loss ticker pick your ruler then click next pick your slider click next fill in your stats click next scroll down page to the bb code box & cut the entire code in the box go back to LBT click on quick links click edit signature paste in signature box Easy! When you paste the code will show in the box but your ticker will show on your posts! Good luck!

Good job! You look great! Happy Bandiversary!!! The bananas are dancing for you! :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana

We're all here to support you! You couldn't have picked a better place! I am so excited for you! I think that you will find the surgery a breeze! The worst part being the gas pain. Just remember to walk, use over the counter gas remedies (gas-x, simethicone, phazyme, beano, etc.), heating pad on the tummy, rolling around in the bed & the only thing that gave me relief.....glycerine suppositories! Once the gas passes (no pun intended...LOL) you're gonna feel great! This is the easiest surgery I ever went through! I didn't even use pain medicine after surgery.I was back to normal in about a week. Have you ever had surgery before? And remember, it is totally normal to be nervous before anykind of surgical procedure! Just keep reading the posts. They made me feel better than anything! ((((((hugs)))))............Jess

I don't think I got the fear of losing my identity til after I had the surgery. But I'm okay now. It took me a while though. I think what you are feeling is normal though. If you didn't have those thoughts & feelings I would think you had issues. LOL! You came to the best place in the world for support though! The folks here are awesome & can answer just about any question or fear you have! Best of luck to you & welcome to Bandland!.....Jess

Congrats to you! Sounds like you are doing great! Welcome to Bandland!

I take vitamins, blood pressure meds, aspirin, Claritin & back pain meds. I thought I would have a problem taking these, but I'm 8 months out with 3 fills & I have had absolutely no problems! Everyone is different though.

Welcome to Bandland! I wish you the best of luck! Keep us updated!.......Jess

Hello Teresa! Welcome to Band land! I would just suggest reading, reading & reading somemore. The post on this site have helped me more than anything else. If you have a question, there is probably an answer here. By the way, it is just too cool that you & your husband are doing this together! Can't wait to read your surgery updates! I wish you luck & much success! ..........Jess

I never did fit the mold. I'm unique. And that's the way I want it! :alien :alien :alien :alien

Audrey you are an inspiration to me! Thanks for posting & Congrats to you!!!! Dancing bananas for you! :banana :banana :banana :banana :banana

Cool! I have never even attempted it! Congrats!

You're welcome! Good luck!

A ((((((((HUG)))))))) for you!

Congrats! Sounds like a great trip!

Also glad you are okay Paula! Sending out prayers for the folks in the storms path!!

Congrats Dee Dee!! Welcome to Bandland! Hope you have a speedy recovery & much success! (((((((Hugs)))))))..........Jess

Hello! At this point you probably have little to no restriction. Believe me when I say after a fill or two you will slow down. Also don't let yourself get too hungry. You tend to eat faster when you are really hungry. Hope this helps!.........Jess

Dr. Rex Luttrell did my surgery & does my fills in Little Rock. Very nice man & easy on the eyes. He numbs you up before doing the fill. Don't know if he would fill you this early on though. I think he made me wait 4-6 weeks. I know he has done a port revision on a Mexico patient. I don't see him having a problem with it. Give him a call (501)552-4870. Good luck. They have also been advertising a Lap-Band clinic somewhere here in Arkansas. I have been seeing the commercials on TV the last couple of weeks. If I see it again I will post the name for you.............Jess