Jammin & Losin

Ladysplenda please put those worrys away. It is only natural to be worried but I think you will be glad to have been one of the lucky ones to have the oportunity to be banded. I know I am thrilled with my band despite what problems could happen. It has given me a new lease on life and no one can ever take that feeling away even having some band problems is better than having long term health problems because of the extra weight we are caring around. The band can be reversed if a problem does arise and for that thought I have more peace of mind. I want my band to be a permanent thing but we can't predict the future... so my advise is to get banded with the thought its forever.... but know that it may be temperary and give your band your best shot while its avaiable to you~ treat it good ~ don't take it for granted ~make good use of it and if you must let it go at some point then so be it... But I garantee you will never regret being banded and you will be a different person for having a great chance of regaining your health back!!! Problems happen but I think either way you will come out on top a healthier happier person for having been banded. I'd do it all over again in a heart beat... with no regrets!!!! Good luck to you and your daughter!!!

Schel welcome to bandland!! I wish you a speedy recovery!!!! Congratulations on winning the fart contest with your husband!!!! LOL!!!!

Congratulations on a job well doen so far!!!! Your looking great and I can see a deffinate noticable difference!!! keep up the great work and you will be a goal in no time!!!!

I'm not one that rushes out the day after Thanksgiving to catch a sale. I have alot of my Christmas shopping done already... plus I have to work tomorrow so no shopping for me!!! Hope you all find some good bargins!!! Happy shopping!!!

I feel tighter in the mornings and I'm 8 months out from surgery. As the day goes on I loosen up and feel less restricted! If you just got banded it could be alot of gas that is built up and it will settle down in a few days. Wallking will help with the gas and I would try drinking something warm in the mornings (warm tea or broth)... that seems to help with that tight feeling too!!!

I know it has been a really rough couple weeks around here with all the problems that have been happening...Even the ones with problems are saying the band has changed their lives for the better. I for one am very happy with my band and if I had it to do over I would do it all again without a doubt!!! Even if I had to lose my band at some point I think I would still be happy with my desicion to be banded. I think I would even be a stronger person for having had my band in the first place. I think there are lots more happy bandsters than unhappy ones and I am one of the happy ones for sure.

Alexandra~ Sorry I'm getting to your birthday thread late. Hope your Birthday was a great one!!!

Hope all of you had a great Thanksgiving!!!

Happy Birthday hope it was a great one!!!

Michelle~ 1. I'm thankful you started this thread. I think it will help alot of people see what they have in life and be more greatful for it!! (I'm deffinatly greatful to you for all the suport you have given me!! 2. I am thankful to God and my wonderful family... that has given me such suport and love. 3. I am thankful that I've been given the opportunity to have such a wonderful weight loss tool that is helping me regain my health back. 4.I'm thankful to have a great job that I enjoy doing each and ever day!! 5. I'm greatful for each of you here on LBT that has helped me become a stronger person and given me so much greatly needed suport. You all have made my journey for me so much easier!!!!

Michelle~ I just wanted to say how sorry I am that your losing your band. You are a great success and such a strong person..... I know you will continue on this great path that your band and your great dedication has helped you get too and continue to be a great inspiration to us all!!!! Good luck to you and always remember I could never repay you for all the suport you have given to me and all of us on LBT!!!! (((((HUGS))))

Corgi It has been way to long since I talked to you!!! I'm so happy you are checking in with an update. Glad your cruise was great!!! Its so exciting to hear that your health has improved so much. Congratulations on the scale moving in the right direction!!! Your doig great!!! Hope your Thanksgiving was great too!!!!

Jonathon~ Hang in there and I will pray things get better for your band and your financial situation. I hope just knowing we are here with lots of suport makes you feel better. Cyber (((HUGS))))

Are those guys for hire??? They can cook dinner for me anytime!!! LOL!!!

~C~Anytime you drink or eat liquids(soup) with other more solid foods... it washes your food through your pouch quickier.. in turn you feel more hungry sooner and eat more throughout the day. It is very hard but never drink and eat at the same time. To know if you need a fill eat only solids for a while and write down what you are consuming. Then you can figure how much you are eating at one time/how long is it after you eat do you feel hungry again? Then you can determine if you need a fill! Always eat protein first then vegetables then staches or carbs if you are still hungry! Hope this helps and makes since. Is this your first fill or have you had other fills already? By the way Great job on your weight lose thus far. you seem to be cutting back on your eating somewhere for to have lost 60 pounds!!!

Get some sugar free jello and maybe some pudding . You sound very ready to me! Good luck!!! I really wish your daughter lots of luck getting approved . You go first and then she will know better what to expect and then you can help her more once you are all healed up!!

Hey Trish~ I just wish I could jump through my computer and give you a great big ((((HUG)))) right now... I hope a cyber ((((HUG))))) is good enough. I'm just so glad you finally know what the problems are. Please remember I'm here for you. I know this is a rough time for you but you are strong and you are a success already!!!

I went back to work in 1 week after surgery. I was feeling better with no pain... but that first day back at work drained me so fast. I had no energy until a few days into that second week! Each day will get better for you hang in there!!

You will be wearing some of those jeans in no time!!! Never stop dreaming... some of your dreams just might come true.... and I think getting into those smaller jeans will be one of them!!

Vera~ you are absolutley beautiful!!!! I love your hair!!!You look great! Pat~ your looking wonderful too and soo much younger!!

My Dr said to leave my port sight incision covered for 1 week. Mine had terri strips on it and he said the longer you can leave it (at least a week) it will hold together and heal faster. The rest of my incisions Dr. put some type of glue on. The glue disolved in a week or so... and BOY did they ich!!!! Good luck. Also be sure to use anti bacterial soap when showering to keep the germs out!!!

Jonathan~I think doing your fill under flouro would be cool to see. My Dr. doesn't do mine under flouro...But if you have never had a fill or it has been a really long time since your last one... I would think it will deffinatly get you back on track with your losing weight!! Good Luck!!!

Flower~I am losing an average of 2.16 pounds per week. My Dr. said that 1 to 2 pounds per week is idea... but some people just lose slower than others and I say as long as you are losing then your doing GREAT!!!!

Congratulations and welcome to band land!!!! Hope your recovery is quick and your up and full of energy soon!!

Hey Trish~ I sure hope all goes well at your dr appt. I'll be thinking and praying for you!! please let me know what they tell you!! (((((HUGS))))