saravalintine

Ive been away from this board for some time.... I had the surgery in 2007 and have lost 110 lbs. Its slowly but sure coming off these day before: after...still in progress:

BEFORE Close to 300lbs Dec 07 AFTER Down 85lbs Thanksgiving 2008

Thanks guys. Luckily, Im feeling much better. No more throwing up and Ive been able to eat so I hope its over.

just wondering if anyones insurance covered their plastic surgery?

Ive been throwing up for hours and have diarrhea. The vomiting is sooooooo painful-I hate this. My stomach is so sore I feel like ive done 2 million crunches. What can a lap banded patient take for nausea? IS pepto ok?

Thanks guys!!!! Im pumped up about it now. And sooooooooo ready to go workout!!!!

I ve lost quiet a bit of weight but still not at goal but.... Im gonna get an unfill for a little while. I plan to still go to the gym and watch what I eat. I just cant get most food down. Even if I chew, chew, chew and drink hot liquids first thing. Id say that the majority of the week, I eat about 3 meals and Im totally not getting the protein I need. I HATE protein shakes. I want food!!!!!!! Not even bad food, chicken breast or salad would be great!!!!!!!!! I havent lost weight in 2 months. The last 2 fills I had, I had to get deflated some before leaving the office cause it was too tight. Im pretty miserable! What is your thoughts?:smile2::thumbup::tt2:

i tested 2 days ago and got..... bfn. not even a second faint line.:thumbup:

i drink a little if i can tolerate it. sometimes, it jst doesnt want to work. it kinda makes the food float and feel uncomfortable but others its ok. My surgeon said a good rule is to get a cup of ice and what ever melts while you are eating, is ok to drink. It works for me.

thanks guys. Im going to try and get a card that says im a banded patient. and I dont get my next fill until we get back so i should be good.:scared2:

I'm about to fly for the first time ever and I was wondering if when I go through airport security, there are going to be problems with like the metal detectors. Im pretty sure I will beep or something but how do i let them know that im not a freakin terrorist or something. lol Has anyone flown with the band yet? Any problems I should expect?:scared2: