JanetNBama

I've found out in the past few days that I am not alone in the way I feel (Like the SURGERY wouldn't even work for ME because I'm such a FAILURE), but the truth is - once the swelling goes down, I felt hunger and was able to eat more. Good to know I wasn't the only one going through this. Now I'm making myself eat only what I should, like a diet before I ever had the band, and just wait for my first fill. I've done great today - and I even exercised a little last night. I'm glad I have this site though - or I would have gone nuts!! I am going to weigh again on Saturday and see if I've lost anymore and hopefully not gained! Thanks to all that replied!!

I'm only 15 days post op and I'm doing a little more than mushies. I find myself eating more than I should, and ALREADY feeling like a failure. Then (AFTER) I overeat, I worry about the band slipping or something. Has anyone been through this? I know now that HEAD HUNGER is going to be more of a struggle for me than I thought. I just want to know if I'm normal - I don't get a fill until FEB 11th! I've already lost 16 lbs as of last Monday but most of it was from my liquid diet. Mushies are good, but I'm eating a few more things than mushies. I went through this surgery as a final resort and now I feel like even SURGERY isn't going to help me :smile:

Isopure (clear) was good when I bought it -pre surgery....but something about it when you're trying to heal changes...I couldn't get it down. $5.00 a bottle down the drain for me, but if you can tolerate - that's awesome since it does have a HUGE amount of Proteins.

I'm thinking about it. I have so much going on right now - I may not but I need to! If I decide to go, I'll repost.

Hey - I've been on meds for over a year now, can't really tell a difference. I am glad you were able to get things straightened out.

Keeping it off is the reason I made my decision to have the surgery. Sure, I could give it another try, sure, I can lose 10 - 20 - 30 pounds, and sure, it's a very big decision. But - I am the one that has to deal with the health issues, I am the one that has to deal with the fact that 98% of obese people who lose a significant amount of weight, gain it back. Health reasons aside, as if that's not bad enough, I am the one that has to deal with the feel of not being worthy because I don't fit into the booth at the restaurant, don't fit on the rides at the amusement park, and can't find those cute shoes that I absolutely ADORE in a WIDE or DOUBLE WIDE width, and I am the one that has to deal with ME at the end of the day. Alot of people mean well, and alot of people just DO NOT UNDERSTAND. Two people at my work really ticked me off - one was a 5'7" - 130 lb "WOMAN" that had the nerve to say "LETS TRY WEIGHT WATCHERS" when I told a group at lunch that I was having lap band surgery. LETS???? Who are you to have the nerve to say that to me? Another is a body builder that knows exactly what to eat to keep every nerve, muscle and cell healthy - and kept looking at me with disapproval when he was in my office as well as giving me his 2 cents each time he could - so I finally had to tell him to back off. Point is, listen to them if you HAVE to, but don't absorb. It will hinder your ability to make the best decision for yourself. I'm only one week out - thought I was dying day 1-3 but I'm so much better now - and already have lost weight. Am I excited about being "smaller"? - SURE, but I'm more excited about the possibility of being around for my family longer, and not being on my sleep APNEA machine forever, and to stop taking the meds I have to take due to my weight. Best of luck - sorry for the BOOK, but keep your heart, and head in the right place - FOCUSED ON YOU!

I have hypothyroidism and it caused no problems in me getting banded. In fact, they hope it straightens out after weight loss. Best of luck.

Hey Heather! I'm excited for you!! Email me if you have any questions - and look at SEASON's pictures! She's my inspiration! We all live pretty much within 25 miles of each other - we will have to get together soon!!

I am SO proud of you, Season!! I THANK YOU for the support and all the questions you've answered for me - I know I have driven you CRAZY! I feel MUCH MUCH better - the pain in my stomach is getting better - just the numbness in my legs that is stumping me now!! I hope that will go away too. YOU LOOK INCREDIBLE - KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!

I was just thinking the same thing - he did alot of difficult gastric bypass patients and they did wonderfully. I think since this procedure is not as invasive and outpatient, he will do an awesome job. Will we see you on TV??? Best of luck!!

My brother is a pharmacist and my LIFE SAVER when I have issues - he says you can't overdose on GasX and to use it when I need - however, check with your doctor.

Thankfully my pain has strarted to subside a little more each day. Surgery was Monday, it's Saturday. I'm doing way too much and not resting enough but when I do rest, I do feel ALOT better. ONLY PROBLEM NOW, and please let me know if anyone else has had this - my outter thighs stay numb and tingley when I'm standing or laying down - doesn't happen when I'm sitting - it's driving me CRAZY - I've called my Dr, but no call back yet. Any suggestions on why???

Hi all, Banded on Monday, December 31st and oh the pain the next day!! I had it in my mind that it would be pain free, where I got that - Don't ask!! It's Friday, and I'm much better now - but I do have soreness around my ribs today for some reason, and my stomach still hurts when I drink or eat. Not as bad today, but still there. Dr. Schmitt can't figure out what it is - he made me do the gastric swallow junk to see if my band has slipped or any problems swallowing and none were seen! I am just praying this is a part of the healing and I'll be ok in no time I get hungry FAST though -but a few sips of protein drink/water/soup usually helps that. How's everyone else doing?? ALSO - how do I add a ticker??????

I was banded on 12/31. I have had and STILL am having a HORRIBLE pain in my stomach...that won't go away. I was on clear liquids and thought maybe the pain was hunger pain, so I graduated up to creamy soups and yogurt - the yogurt is hurting bad! I have been to the Dr - and they checked for leaking or slippage and everything looks fine. Every now and then, I feel some relief but it comes right back within seconds. Has anyone experienced this? Dr is stumped???? He prescribed this medication that coats the stomach they use for Gastric bypass patients but that hasn't helped much. Do I just wait it out???

10 - 15 pounds a WEEK??

OMG - I thought I was the only one - I have never thought about death before surgery like I have for this - my surgery is Dec 31. Talk about God sending me a good signal? I came across this thread!! Thank you for reassuring me- I'm less nervous than before but the "what-if" devils are there. I, too, thought about cancelling then I thought - ARE YOU CRAZY?? Youve been waiting so long for this!!" As far as when it's our time to go, respectively, I don't believe that our time is when we are young, I believe that with God's help, and faith, we should live a full adult life, and death comes way later ..... we have to push forward and have FAITH! To those who pray to Christ, please keep me in your prayers - I can't wait til I'm waking up after surgery! THANKS AGAIN!

I'm scheduled for surgery on December 31st. I've waited SO long for this, yet I'm so nervous and even SCARED about the surgery itself. I am not worried so much about the after as I am the during. Was anyone else afraid to go under? :help: My emotions are very mxed as well - some moments I'm very excited :whoo: then I get sad :think- then scared :omg:....ugh!! With Gastric bypass - patients are encouraged to walk to get rid of the gas pains, is it the same w/ Lapband? Thank u!!

I finally have a surgery date! December 31!! Did anyone have doubts and bad thoughts? I keep pushing those to the back because I cannot wait to have this surgery. What a way to ring in the New Year - 2008 here I come

Hey - not sure if you're referring to the 6 month BCBS wait. If so, you have to get one piece of documentation as proof from the past 3 years of your weight. Dr. Schmidtt and Miles will allow you to use 2007 (Early 2007) if you need. I would suggest to start getting one from each year (2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007) just in case if you can. IF you don't happen to have proof, they will allow you to send in pictures to proof that you were overweight, and Naomi will be able to put a date to the picture (taking your word for it). At first, we couldn't find a weight for me for 2005 so I sent pictures, but my doctor found ONE - guess all those years of "refusing to weigh" due to embarrassment almost bit me in the butt......another reason I hate being fat! Could have hindered me to get this SURGERY of all things if we couldn't find proof. Anyway - ask away - I just completed my 6 months - waiting for approval and a surgery date. Best of luck! :clap2:

By the way - I used to be Janie3867. I'm in Birmingham, just finished my 6 month BCBS wait and I'm just waiting to hear if they approve me so I can schedule my surgery...........this has been the longest 6 months of my LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!! How's everyone doing????

Deperately seeking........ I had to switch my name on here because lapbandtalk wouldn't recognize my screenname or password. I'm looking for a friend that had her lap band in October....LOTTIE?? Where are you???