Nicole_NYC

Bandista..... I don't see any links. I'm interested in reading them too. Can you post it again? Thank you

That's a good idea... Thank you for responding. I really appreciate it.

Hi everyone, it's been a while since I've posted. I was banded July 2014. Lost 35 lbs. In the last 3 months I've gained 10 pounds back writing it makes me cringe. It's not because of the band not working, it's because of me and my addiction to fast food. Can anyone give me some advice or a good word to help motivate me. I don't know what to do.... I mean we all know what we SHOULD do but the power of flavor takes over my brain. HELP

Nic0lexx23

@@Bandista -- this really hit home and I really needed to read this after having a terrible night last night. Thank you so much for your words of encouragement you have no idea how much it means to me it really put things in perspective. I never thought of my body being an investment but you're right it is. Thank you so very much.

Traci..... Although I'm not happy for you I am happy someone is going through the same exact thing as me. I was just banded on July 30 and I think I'm healing pretty well because I have no restriction at all and I tested the waters by eating chips also. I'm freaking starving!!! I'm starting to fall off and not listen to the doctors. I'm here with you girl!!! we have to get back on track together and stick to the plan

I need some support and advice from fellow bandsters. I just had my surgery on July 30 and Thursday this week I'll start my mushy phase of eating. I already tested the waters and ate chips and a small piece of grilled chicken and I didn't get sick. Which is a good thing but now that I know that I won't get sick I've been eating here and there and I know technically my stomach isn't ready for it. How does everyone deal with temptations and having self-control it's so hard for me. Any advice? I don't want to screw this up and not loose weight ????

Lizz, Stay positive... You'll see you'll be feeling better and better with each day

I had really bad chest pain for the first four days after my surgery. If it makes you feel better call your surgeon and just tell tell them what's happening and what you're experiencing. I would call my chest pain severe as it killed me but since then it has dissipated and I have no more chest pain I am eight days post op

Hey lizz! You're a newbie like me! I don't know much but I did have a similar sensation of feeling gas moving around my stomach so I believe that's normal. As far as your band slipping I think that's a serious issue and you would know it for sure you would be in severe severe pain.. are you just feeling sore? Only walk as much as you can handle

Can anyone tell me when the swelling around the port goes down.. how long after surgery? Or will I always notice a little bulge to the right of my bellybutton? This is scaring me a bit I don't want any Bulging my stomach! I've had enough of bulging in this area of my body!! Lol

Very cool! I'd love to come, is there a site for dates of the meetings?

Awsome there's a few of us! Are u still sore traci? Are you on opti fast too?

Hi!!! And congrats to you also! Are you at the point where you're eating solid food yet? Are you in pain ? I'm still on the liquid diet my first postop appointment is Thursday this week

I'm not sure if your preop diet was anything like mine... I had my lap band placed July 30 and I had to be on OPTi fast for two weeks prior to that date. I was told I can only have water chicken broth and five Optifast per day. At first I was getting headaches and I was really really hungry but the best way I dealt with it was to drink lots and lots and lots of water to trick your stomach into thinking that it's full. Is your preop diet the same as mine?