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:help: Ok ladies...I need your help....how do you track how much you eat to know how much calories you consume?

I was banded in August...I had a hernia repair and could not burp for about two weeks....this shall pass during the healing process.

Guys I am sorry I could not make the luncheon...my son broke his wrist over the weekend so you can only guess how much fun I had...hope to see you all in November!

What does it feel like when you are satisfied?

Actually they are covered by the ontario gov't. The terminology is called a pannilectomy. It is the removal of the pannus (hanging stomach) if it is to long (grade 3). I have coverage for it. If you want the abdomen muscels tightened and the new belley button it is about $2500-3000 more. The doctors suggest that you be under 200 lbs for cosmetic reasons and lessened risk of side effects. You should be at your goal for about a year and then get the surgery.

Everything passes with time....I did not beleive gas was so deadly. Heating pads, walking, gas x....I wish I had a secret potion to give you but time heals all wounds.

jtrujillo, I pray that you stopped bringing...I used to suffer with bulimia for years and it took a toll on my body. Since I got the band I have no binged or purged and for the first time in a while my body feels normal. When you binge and purge your body expells electrolytes (potassium and soduim) which your body needs to function. I found that I too was passing out at work, always sick, at one time I was on anxiety pills cuz I was too ashamed to tell my dr and he diagnosed me with anxiety attacks. It will give your body a real roller coaster ride...baby girl. Take it from an old pro...it ain't worth it...take care.

Peaches, How are you able to track your calories?

Okay ppl...I had my last fill on Tuesday of this week. I now have 5 cc's in a 10 cc band. I feel restriction in my chest but am still hungry?I try to eat that cup of food they recommend but then I am hungry. So I try to eat some more and then I am ok. I can't eat a cup of food. It cannot hold me for long. I am getting frustrated. Today I talked to Billiejane and the SWLC and got some clarity but cannot it is not gelling. They say they rather I eat food instead of protein shakes but I see a lot of people here are successful with them. Do I need more of a fill? What do I do until then? C'mon ppl help a sister out.

Okay ppl...I had my last fill on Tuesday of this week. I now have 5 cc's in a 10 cc band. I feel restriction in my chest but am still hungry?:faint::faint:I try to eat that cup of food they recommend but then I am hungry. So I try to eat some more and then I am ok. I can't eat a cup of food. It cannot hold me for long. I am getting frustrated. Today I talked to Billiejane and the SWLC and got some clarity but cannot it is not gelling. They say they rather I eat food instead of protein shakes but I see a lot of people here are successful with them. Do I need more of a fill? What do I do until then? C'mon ppl help a sister out.

Count me in beautiful PPL! Crispy, I would love to see ya girl but the truth is you will not be ready to be out and about....I was still high off the of the anesthetic and gas X. I am sure I will see you at the November lunch!

Hello, I had a hernia repair with my lap band. I found that my chest felt tight and I could not burp. I saw that recovery was a little more uncomfortable than the norm but nothing too drastic. Hope that helps.

Peaches what are you eating??? I am not grasping the food thing....I am confused....

I am so sorry I missed out...I really wanted to meet all of you lovely people but I ended up in Simcoe (got lost) yesterday. I will surely be at the next one!!!

You go girl...your well on your way to the new you...congrats!!!!!

Anytime Crispy!

All the best tomorrow girlie...let us know how your doing!

Hi Donna, Thanks....I try to be honest with myself and others at all times. Its not an easy road...but I am so happy I did this...I will try my best to be there...I really want to meet you all! If I come..how will I know were everyone is sitting? Do I ask for anyone in specific?

Hey Chase's mom...I see that you were newly banded...congrats! How are you doing?

Hey...I have some chocolate here to exchange it you want...

Thanks Cindy....very true....I need to focus on me first...everything will come in time! Crispy, I too like you used this site for its wealth of information and encouragement...you will find the good the bad and the ugly in here with experiences. Prior to my surgery had many many reservations number one where in the hell am I gonna find 16000.00? If I pay this money what if I fail again? What if there is a complications? Girl there will be a million what ifs???? You just have to trust God and know that you are doing this for you and no one else! As we grow older we do less for ourselves and become the be all and end all for everyone else. Now it is time for you. This is the best decision you will ever make for yourself. Will you doubt this decision again...hell yes! After a week of my surgery I totaly regreted doing the surgery but after communication with the doctors office...the problem I experienced was over and I was over the doubting stage. Stand firm and know you are doing this for you. I know I am airing my business out there but if I can encourage just one person it will be worth it. Prior to the surgery I suffered with bulimia. It is was the absolute worst thing that happened to me. I personally feel that I had a hernia due to the binging and purging oh and smoking (5 weeks cigarette free y'all). I felt absolutely hopeless. I went all the way up to 306. I was passing out at work and constantly sick. I made up my mind and never looked back. Can't say I am cured BUT since surgery the thought of binging and purging NEVER crossed my mind. I feel like a new person. Will you get down on yourself...probably...will you doubt yourself...maybe...will you encourage yourself....all the time girl! This is a new beginning for YOU! Embrace it and roll with it..you will be fine. Take care...sweetz....

Thanks guys...I didn't get the job...which I think is a blessing in disguise. I love the job I have now...the other job was for the pay...so I am not devistated. I feel a lot better now...I pushed myself and went to the gym...I am very proud of myself. I guess we all know we will get there eventually but we want it now!!!lol. Thanks everyone for the support!

I think we all are having a real rollercoaster ride this week. October will come in no time! Trust me. Girl you are well on your way! Don't worry about hubby....when I told mine about the surgery he did not want me to do it (cost, the port issue etc) but I told him that it is too bad. I have to do what I have to do for ME first, then him and my son. I feel I will be a better person emotionally and physically. Do what you have to do for you as you are all you have in the end. As long as up are happy with you that is all that matters. You are well on your way to great things!

Thanks guys....you would think after reading all the posts I would be more prepare for what I am going through but I guess no one will ever be prepared for the journey after the surgery. I get confused with my eating at times and frustrated with that...and for my husband god love him...he is just honest and does not mean any harm. He feels by mentioning it I will be more motivated to lose. He just does not know how to encourage me I can usually handle it but not today...not with how I felt today. I will let you all know how the interview went. Thanks.

Hey everyone, I am feeling really down today. I just got an interview to supervise my department. I was so happy until I started trying on clothes. I got so depressed and then while trying on clothes my husband had to tell me that he thought I gained the weight I took off....could I ever feel so low and depressed. I am so scared of gaining weight....I got my first fill and I don't have much restriction. I felt that it would be different. I don't know what do do but cry guys....I really hate myself right now.