Toni Trussell Briley

Is there still a group in Lake City? I had lap band in February and have lost 60 pounds. Would like a support group in the local area - I live in Lake City.

Not to worry just yet - It happened to me too. I did take some Correctol on the 5th day and finally was able to go. Sometimes pain medication can make it difficult. I know it's uncomfortable but remember you don't have any "real food" to come out if you are in your 5th day - just the liquids. Hope that helped a little.

I have always been overweight and at 63 years old I knew I had to do something. I've had 2 knee replacements and knew that those "new" knees wouldn't last under this 248 pounds. I started inquiring about the lap band procedure in September 2013. It took 5 months to get through the paperwork and appointments and on Valentine's Day 2014 I had surgery. It's been a little over 3 months and I'm 45 pounds down. I'm working really had to do what I'm supposed to do. I had an adjustment the 1st and 2nd month. This month I didn't need the adjustment. I haven't had to throw up any food but I have had an incident of really bad pain because I ate too big a bites and didn't chew enough (egg). I've had some hiccups over the past few months but my doc told me it's because I'm eating too fast. I just need to learn to slow down a bit.

I belong to Spark People and that helps me track my carbs. I'm on 30 carbs a day - most days I stay within the limit but on occasion I go over. Eating out is a challenge - I can always find something on the menu but there are a lot of foods I really wish I could eat. I don't order them or take a chance because I want to succeed.

I would like to hear from others who have had the surgery or are anticipating the surgery and have questions,