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It is so refreshing to see that I am not the only one who has fallen into this trap! I totally have stars in my eyes, being down a bunch of sizes and getting compliments left and right. You would think that would be the motivation to keep eating and exercising right, but for some reason it has had the opposite effect for me. Thank goodness the holidays are over!!

Anyone going to this weeks support group meeting? It actually looks like one I will be able to attend (yea!) so I will definitely try to be there!

Congratulations! That is amazing and I bet it feels wonderful!

4 months seems to be the magic number. I am losing my hair as well, at an almost alarming rate! Being that I already have thin hair, it is quite devastating. When I asked the dr about it being Protein or taking boitin, I was told it is a common reaction to the anesthesia from the surgery, and my best friend also said she learned about that when she was in school to be a nutrition. Anyone else hear the same thing? The good news is everyone says it eventually stops. I hope so, Im ready to invest in some Rogaine!

I am the worst at measuring! We usually "eyeball". but I want to, Im just too lazy I guess! One thing I forgot to mention, I'm losing my hair! Do any of you have this problem as well? My hair has always been thin, so this really sucks, its making me a bit depressed, I cannot do anything with it now. Any suggestions? I was going to ask Dr S about it when I have my next appointment.

Hey everyone! Just popping on here real fast to say hi! Sorry I havent been on here much, Im currently taking a full load of art courses and working too, so I dont have much time to myself. Ive been doing ok, band wise, Ive had 3 fills and Im getting ready to schedule my 4th. I havent had any complications (No pb, none of that stuff) except if something isnt chewed enough or its too dry (Ive learned that leftover chicken is always a no-no) I get horrible pain in my left shoulder, just like after surgery. I always have it in the mornings when I wake up. Dr Simpson says its from having my esophageal hernia repaired during my lap band procedure, and that it will eventually pass. I hope so, because its frustrating! I do find, however, that I can still eat pretty much the same foods as before, which is frustrating as well because if I couldnt eat them, it would be easier to resist. I wish I could go to the groups but I have classes on thursday nights. boo. So how is everyone else doing? April

Sorry I havent been on here forever! I have been overwhelmed with work, school and travel, I'm hardly ever home anymore! I'm progressing well. I had my second fill 2 weeks ago, and this time it didnt even feel like I had a fill! So weird. I go back at the end of this month and hopefully get another fill and it will work out better. How are you Lisa? Did you go to the most recent meeting? I cannot go since I have classes on Thurs. evenings.

Hey Lisa, I went to the meeting that night too! I surprised myself by going, but I'm glad I did, it was very informative. So I got my first fill Monday without any problems. Its funny, now I feel tight, if that makes much sense. I always feel this way in the mornings, and now I feel it all day long. I'm not complaining, though it is hard to get enough fluids now (I enjoyed not having to take tiny sips before, now I must buckle down) I enjoy not feeling remotely hungry!

Hey Christine, congrats!! That is awesome that your fill allows lunch to last 5 hours! It sure makes me feel hopeful. I am going to get one Monday so I will let everyone know how it goes for me as well!

I sure hope I get a fill! I need to be able to exercise more, but this heat is killing me. We try to walk at night, but this week has been too stormy (we tried going out once during a dust storm. Wont be trying that again!). My appointment is on Monday the 27th. Are you definitely going to the group on the 23rd? I'm thinking about it. I get nervous about things like that, so who knows if I will actually do it.

I seriously am feeling like something is wrong, I can eat anything and everything. Not that I do, but it is very hard to eat small amounts when I am so hungry after 4 hours. I had my surgery on 6/17/09 and my next visit with the doctor is in 2 weeks. After I get my first fill will I be able to eat less? I also have no problems with any foods, and I have never had a pb. All the weight I lost was during the liquid stage, not one pound since (3 weeks?) If I were to just eat the tiny portions required I would be gnawing through the side of a cow in less than 2 hours. It seriously feels like the surgery was just a dream, that it didnt really happen. Anyone understand where I'm coming from? Will it be different? Thanks!! April

Yeah, I've been ok but my incision is still healing. It sucks because I want to swim, its to friggin hot to walk outside! I am having a huge problem getting full. I feel like I have no restriction and I worry about stretching my upper stomach. I get real worried sometimes. What do you do when you are starving at 3pm? I keep trying to drink Water but I dont know if it is ever going to be enough. My next visit w/the dr is in 2 weeks, I dont know if I will be getting a fill or not. Oh, and the weight loss has slowed dramatically.

Ok, appt was ok, my incision has an abscess, apparently my body does not like the internal stitches and was trying to propel them out, hahaha, so now Im on antibiotics. Dr S congratulated me on the weight loss so far (yay) and my next appt is in 4 weeks. I asked about the nutrition f/u and the nurse said it was the Lap Band 2 class? so Im onto mushies right now, woot! soft boiled eggs never tasted so good, hahaha!

I would like to attend a group as well. My post op appt with Dr Simpson is today, I can ask about the second nutrition appointment if you like? April

Congrats! Ive been losing constantly but I know once I eat some real food I will gain some back before losing it again. Seems to be the trend, at least I can make peace with it in advance. :thumbup:

This is exactly what I did as well, besides telling my boss (who I am pretty close to and he has struggled with his weight all his life) so I could have an ally at work in case people started questioning me about anything. So far it works, but luckily if I have to, our bathrooms are pretty private.

Thanks Lisa, I guess it does make sense that I should be weak while my body is still healing. I have been drinking some cream soups and I am drinking Water, but I do find it hard sometimes to remember to drink enough. Sometimes I will be sitting here doing something and realize I'm thirsty, then its like, Dang! I should have been drinking this whole time! And its not like you can make up for it all at once. Thats one of the hardest things for me, to not be able to guzzle tons of water at once, hahaha. Returning to work was weird and more difficult than I thought, but I am real close with my boss and he knows that I am going through (no one else at work knows why I had surgery) and knows I am taking it easy, so that helps. I will try to wait until I see Dr Simpson on Monday, but if anymore difficulties pop up I will definitely email him. Thanks again for the support! April

I was also wondering, did anyone feel real weak after the first week? Yesterday I was real easily put into a clammy sweat and I felt very weak. Im drinking carnation instant Breakfast and 2 Protein shakes per day, alongside Soups, Keifer,broths, Water, sf koolaide, and Jello, I am taking my Multivitamin and tums. I have lost 13lbs in one week. is that too much? Am I doing something wrong? Thanks April

Thanks! The pain is gradually receding. I have discovered that when I feel the gas building like a fake burp, if I open my mouth to the sky and pretend I am going to burp, the pain doesnt go directly to my shoulder, as it had before. My newest challenge is learning to lie on my side, using many pillows, it is still rather difficult. I go back to work tomorrow (eep!) and I am a bit nervous about that. I will just lay low. I only work 5 hours a day so I cant complain too much!

I dont mean to sound abrupt but you should definitely call your doctor asap. Have you taken your temperature? Make sure you do not have a fever as well.

except impairing:tongue: my ability to count my monopoly money, lol.

The pain meds aren't doing a thing for me.

I had surgery on June 17th and the shoulder pain is borderline unbearable! I have slept with the heating pad on it 2 nights in a row, its on there most of the day, I walk around every 30-45 mins, I am on vicodin as well as ibuprofen, and nothing seems to help. Gas x didnt help anything. It hurts when I sit, stand, breath in, or try to burp. I'm running out of ideas and I'm real tired of sleeping sitting straight up. Any other suggestions?

Yeah, when I relax it just sort of comes out slowly on its own. I guess maybe up until now I was always rushing it!

Hey guys, surgery went well. I'm still pretty sore in the shoulders and I have a gnarly migraine, but my incisions are doing well. I cant wait to get rid of the gas pain. I have been drinking enough water to drown a camel and I'm dizzy from walking around the house. I have also been using a heating pad. Does anyone else have any ideas?