BandedBrunette481

I had my LapBand surgery two days before you and I also had a hernia repair done at the same time. I'm finally to the point where I'm not really in pain, but I am uncomfortable a lot of the time. It sounds bad, but you kind of get used to it lol once the gas pains go away you'll feel much better. I still don't feel hungry either. I feel full most of the time actually. The nurse told me that hot liquids like tea and broth are best to have if I'm in a lot of pain and to use a heating pad on my stomach/chest. It really does help! Other than that, you just have to tough it out. I've got to go back to work on the 25th so I've been weaning off my pain meds the last few days and I definitely don't feel like I'm dying anymore lol so don't worry, it gets better

I had my LapBand surgery two days before you and I also had a hernia repair done at the same time. I'm finally to the point where I'm not really in pain, but I am uncomfortable a lot of the time. It sounds bad, but you kind of get used to it lol once the gas pains go away you'll feel much better. I still don't feel hungry either. I feel full most of the time actually. The nurse told me that hot liquids like tea and broth are best to have if I'm in a lot of pain and to use a heating pad on my stomach/chest. It really does help! Other than that, you just have to tough it out. I've got to go back to work on the 25th so I've been weaning off my pain meds the last few days and I definitely don't feel like I'm dying anymore lol so don't worry, it gets better

Hello all... I had my surgery Feb. 13. I've been researching the lap band for about a year. I have several friends who are enjoying lap band success and they are certainly an inspiration. I've lost some weight already. Looking forward to starting my mushy food phase (I cannot take another day of Optifast). I'm also looking forward to beginning a workout routine.

My husband went to the gym with me this morning and I told him some people name their lapband and he had me cracking up - these are some he became up with: 1. Boa ; 2. Constrictor; 3. Shrinky Dink; 4. The Minimizer; 5. Squeezer; 6. Squeezey ;7. Slim fast - funny

I call mine Yellow Rose. Love roses.....but watch out for the thorns!

dixie is what mine is called

I named her Brunhilde. I saw someone else who named theirs Donnie Wahlberg. Lol.

It was just a typo for bonded I believe

I'm going to think of a name for mine!

I lol'd at boned, and then decide it was bonded, too! I did not name mine, but can understand Sybil! Good name for a band with many personalities! Karen

It was just a typo for bonded I believe

I have heard of other people giving their LapBand a name because, well, they're part of their life now and I love that idea! I want to name mine once I get to know it better, but I'm curious....what did you name your LapBand!? Please share

Here is a picture of my YAY me present for my numbers going down and cutting my Metformin meds in half! The weather is about to get awesome and time to get off my Nordic Trac recumbent bike and enjoy the fresh air! I took it for a spin a while ago and oh my word it is going to give me such a better workout! Life is Good!
It's a Schwinn regular old fashion bike too, no fancy gears, just one gear and foot brakes! Just an old fashion bike for an old fashion gal! Lol

I was thinking about giving mine a name.. Great idea to wait till you both have boned.

I named mine Sybil.
JMH

I have heard of other people giving their LapBand a name because, well, they're part of their life now and I love that idea! I want to name mine once I get to know it better, but I'm curious....what did you name your LapBand!? Please share

I have heard of other people giving their LapBand a name because, well, they're part of their life now and I love that idea! I want to name mine once I get to know it better, but I'm curious....what did you name your LapBand!? Please share

I was at a BMI of 40 during my pre-op phase. I think the reason your surgeon said that was because LapBand patients typically don't lose as much weight as other weight loss surgery patients. He's probably wanting you to do something like the sleeve or gastric bypass because you have a better chance of losing more weight with one of those type of procedures. But like you said, some people lose plenty of their weight from the band. It's all how the tool is used! It's your decision though and it sucks he won't consider you for it!

Some days I look at myself in the mirror and say "I look the same as before" and then I see something like this and say "Oh My"!!
Down 80 pounds as of today...am eagerly waiting for that 1 more pound to finally say I'm in one-derland.
It's been an interesting ride so far...and I have worked hard at it!!!!
I am so thankful to so many of you for your support and guidance and new friendships! (you all know who you are!)...and thanks Alex for putting together a unique site where people can come together and truly understand the success and joys as well as the frustrating and tough times!
I am feeling very very blessed! Thank you WLS for helping me change my life!!!!

Thanks everybody! I did get burped, that did help. The heating pad is very much my friend and I feel better sleeping sitting up. Everyday is getting better. Not really hungry. Great start huh?

LOL at Blistfullybanded...gonna have to remember that one! Glad your finding something that helps!

lol my hubby loves burping me!

Welcome to the club! It's a fun, wonderful place to be

Congratulations! You are on your way to an all new you! I'll check out your blog :-)

Congrats!! I was banded the day before you and luckily didn't have too much gas pain. I just have a hard time getting up and down due to the port placement-upper right abdomen, feels like its right under my ribs. Today is much better. Good luck to you as you continue on your journey!! I look forward to following along with you! :-)