princess_n_thep

Bumping..............

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=15152&highlight=heating+pad http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=14814&highlight=shopping+list

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=15152&highlight=heating+pad http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=14814&highlight=shopping+list

I definitely think the band is the safer surgery and you do lose the weight much more slowly and healthily. However, I don't think the band is the "life long" surgery it was told it was to me. And is definitely a lot more work personally. So many people need corrections, revisions and work that it requires more surgeries. One of my main issues is that I only wanted to have ONE surgery. And I am possibly looking at more now if I were to erode, slip, port replacement, etc... I didn't really get told that was a large possibility. Even Inamed says that it is not a lifetime surgery and the chances are high for additional surgeries needed with the band. Had I known that, I don't know if I would have gotten the band. If I had to do it all over again, I would just take the plunge into RNY rather than the band. But I have my band now, so I am trying to not worry about "what if's" and just deal with it while I have it. But I do feel that it isn't a case of IF I lose the band, but WHEN. Both my sister and mother have RNY bypass. They do look great and have lost A LOT of weight and are maintaining (sister for about 6 years, mom for about 3). They don't struggle too much with their diet as they are now in a routine. The dumping or vomiting is very minimal. And it is usually when they eat something that they didn't know what was in it or it was a funky type of food that just didn't agree with them. Neither of them have any other issues that make life unbearable. I ask my mom if she would do it again or would she try my lap band first, and she would go the RNY route. She likes that it is forever and that it is permanant. She said that I can eat "around" my band and "pack" my pouch and she would have done that, therefore not being successful at the surgery. Good luck with your choices!

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=14619&highlight=mechanical+band

I know there is a thread on here somewhere that deals with a mechanical adjusting band. Done somewhere in Europe.

Try these threads, they might answer some of your questions and they have a lot of responses on them... http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=9903&highlight=sex+activity http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=8045&highlight=sex+activity http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=4402&highlight=sex+activity

Wow!!! I am so jealous! I want to go, I want to go!!! It looks like you had a FANTASTIC time!!! And the bling bling!! Woot! Well we definitely noticed you were missing here at LBT and we knew you were off having a crazy fun time somewhere!! Glad your back though!

I changed jobs and got a new insurance. Even though I was self pay and went to Mexico, my new insurance did not classify it as a pre existing condition but as a current medical need. Although, I haven't used insurance because with the co pay and the deductible, it is still cheaper to go back to Mexico for me.

Grrrr, their on their way now. Man, hubby is gonna KILL me. I already have TONS of shoes. I was never a shoe person before and then for some reason about 5 years ago, I became a collector!! P.S. I couldn't stand it anymore. I had to mail the package. I think he/she (no hints!) will be the first to get theirs. They should be getting it sometime this week.

:omg: at 2 Philly steak sandwiches a month out!! That is crazy!!! :confused: Warning: Tough love coming.... Re: drinking during meals. We all CAN do it. We choose NOT to do it for maximum results. Re: eating everything.... The band does not make healthy choices for you. If you choose to shove carbs and crap down there, the weight will keep coming and you have wasted your time, money and energy. You have to make healthy choices!! If you can eat eat eat a lot.... then fine. Eat 4 boiled chicken breasts if you want to. Eat a whole package of steamed carrots. For munching, grab a plain yogurt or a banana. I think you were seriously misled if your surgeon told you that the band will do all the work and choices for you. The band is NOT bypass and is a dual partnership in which you must diet and exercise and use the band as a tool for weightloss. It will not be a catch all and it will not stop you from eating stuff that causes weight gain. Re: a month post op.... When did you start eating hard solids like that? What week? What were your post op instructions? Who is your surgeon? Where were you banded? Take your small bites slowly, chew well and rest between each bite, about 15 full seconds. DON'T drink before, during meals or after meals. Eat for maximum of 20 minutes and stop. Give it time to settle in your pouch first. The band WILL work and do its job. You have to work with it. :hungry: Once you deal with the head hunger, life will start getting better, I promise. Just hang in there!:clap2:

- Tortillas (white, wheat, corn?) Corn, crunchy only, none soft - salad (what kind of lettuce can you eat?) Nope, none, gets stuck in a heartbeat, sometimes I can do raw veggies, but in small quantities. - Hard breads (pretzels, crackers, melba, etc.) melba, and toasty crackers okay, no soft crackers (ritz, saltines, etc) Wheat thins - "Fluffy" breads (pancakes, waffles, muffins), None of it - Ground meants (turkey, chuck, sirloin...) Can't do steak or other meats (good, don't like them anyways too much). chicken, Turkey and hamburger, sometimes sausage if done VERY slowly - Shellfish/crustaceans (scallops, shrimp, crab, lobster, mussels...) Allergic, so never tried. - Hard cereal (grape nuts, oat bran, etc.) Goes down smooth but need to chew the kernals. - Hard cheeses A okay with me. Rice is a big no no with me too, all fresh breads are out out out.

Ya know, I went to Target today. And I have to share something I thought was really ironic.... Next to target is Lane Bryant. RIGHT in front of Target was a huge tent. They were girl scouts camped up to sell cookies! I thought that was a bit funny. I took a picture on my cell phone of the LB store background with the cookie tent in front of it. But I can't figure out how to download the picture onto the computer. If someone else can, PM me your cell number and I can send you the picture over the phone.

Those are great links!! Please also share/post them on the LINKS sticky page for others. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=11424&highlight=Links

Another cute med id bracelet site is www.laurenshope.com

Anyone else notice she has been MIA, once again????? She is also MIA via phone. Do I have to start kicking, screaming and holding my breath again????

What where... who is doing what? to whom? Who's responsible damnit!! I NEED ANSWERSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

Think of it this way.... Some people would give anything just to have their father there for him to talk to. I know it was disappointing that he broke his promise but maybe he truly didn't think it was that big of a deal. Maybe he was bragging at your strength and dedication to achieving your goals. Now that the "cat is out of the bag" go with it! Be an advocate for the band and the struggles of obesity. Take it into a new direction and let it make a better and brand new you! Start getting involved and stand proud of your decisions to become a healthier you! Your positivity will shine through and you may just inspire others to take their weight into serious consideration. By being an advocate of a healthy lifestyle through personal decision you may just save someone's life! That was my motivational speech for the day.

Alexxxxxxxxxxxxx??? Can we take a look at the search button feature when you get a chance? I agree about the linking, and I have been known to do that. But why couldn't they do that in the first place and thus creating less threads to sift through or just be ignored and feel unwanted? I don't want newbies to feel unwanted or ignored but I too get tired of saying the same stuff day in and day out.

Woooot Wooot A new poll!!! Please vote. I love these polls as it truly shows how we as a group think! once again.... all votes are ANONYMOUS and no one will know what you vote.

Maybe you gotta PURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR more!!!

I think its your whiskers. Or maybe the cute little pink nose you have. Oh wait, maybe they want you to lick them with your scratchy tongue? Who knows, all people are wierd. I guess that include me too then huh?

Hang in there Kelly and Diva and everyone bandless! You can still do wonderful things with the lessons that the band taught you! I hope all of you are posting on Dawg's statistics thread!!!

Been there, done that. What a crock.

Ya wanna know what is funny though? When I do a Search for "search button" this post doesn't even come up for me!!! That's a bit frustrating.