willow15

Wishing much success to all !

It's like a long pillow 2-3 times the length of a standard pillow, it's designed to support the bump during pregnancy (I had a baby in June so had one) but it gave me some support & protected my incisions. Here's a link to one, there are different types but mine is just a basic straight one http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00BUDHTQ4/ref=mp_s_a_1_6/279-2456307-7499534?qid=1445177332&sr=1-6π=AC_SX110_SY165#immersive-view_1445177350728

It's like a long pillow 2-3 times the length of a standard pillow, it's designed to support the bump during pregnancy (I had a baby in June so had one) but it gave me some support & protected my incisions. Here's a link to one, there are different types but mine is just a basic straight one http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00BUDHTQ4/ref=mp_s_a_1_6/279-2456307-7499534?qid=1445177332&sr=1-6π=AC_SX110_SY165#immersive-view_1445177350728

I'm 3 weeks post op now & feel completely back to normal. I did found it more painful than I had expected in the first few days but felt a little better each day. Walk off the gas pain it really eases it & helps stop it building up again. I used a pregnancy pillow to sleep on my side at night which really helped as I find it difficult to sleep on my back.

I'm 3 weeks post op now & feel completely back to normal. I did found it more painful than I had expected in the first few days but felt a little better each day. Walk off the gas pain it really eases it & helps stop it building up again. I used a pregnancy pillow to sleep on my side at night which really helped as I find it difficult to sleep on my back.

That's so great Swanie! Glad to hear you are doing well! Did all my pre-op appts today. Good to on the 28th!

Good for you Willow. This is the most challenging time thus far. I'm on day 5 of my 10 day post op diet and I'm nauseated, lol. I am making Soup but I'm done with liquids. I need to crunch! Take your pain meds and take a week to heal. Wishing you the best!
I meant Swanie! Lol

Hi willow15,
All done and dusted now. All went well thanks God. A bit achy but tolerable.
Many thanks.

My wife and I were banded on September 12, 2007. I have a 4cc band and my wife has a10cc band.
Between the two of us we have lost way over 200 lbs while neither of us are at goal the quality of life is huge.
for our 35 anniversary last June we went Parasailing we would not have been able to do that 8 years ago.

No regrets! Go go go!

I'm definitely not who you are seeking advice from but I wanted to say....CONGRATULATIONS AND WAY TO GO!
Looking forward to the responses because I WILL be there one day too!
NICE JOB!

Seeking advice from Hosts, VIP'S and Evangelists:
I am 5lbs. from my goal weight and have been teetering in an 8-lb range for 3 weeks now. I'm familiar enough with my band to know that I have about a week to go and the scale is going to reflect another 10lb. loss. I can honestly say that I will be as small as I want to be 5lbs. from now. My question is: how do you enter the maintenance mode? Should I get a slight unfill now or after the next 10lb. loss I'll notice next week?
My thinking was that I'd go ahead an lose the extra 5lbs. to give myself a cushion until I can find the green zone again in maintenance. What are your thoughts?

I am a September Bandster as well..... Sept of 2009 that is. Not one band caused problem, and I'm 100 pounds lighter than I was 6 years ago.....and MUCH healthier!
Congrats to you all. It's the start to a new life!
Best wishes!
David

Guys going in tomorrow at 1pm Dubai time. Felt really bad... Family had a night at a Chinese restaurant and ate my last meal properly. My fasting time before surgery starts in 30 mins. Just hope that I will be able to control my intake after the procedure... Or is that what the band is for . Luckily I don't have a sweet tooth

I think the weight gain was from the air installed in my tummy as well as the huge amounts of Fluid they infused in me. And last but not least, TMI - but being constipated by the pain meds.
But all is well now. I'm pretty darn happy!
The doc said that surgery would probably be 2 hours but I was done in an hour! Started walking around as soon as I got to my room later that evening and never stopped! The walking was key to being discharged and getting my body woken up from the anesthesia. I was discharged two days after surgery! In on Wednesday and out on Friday. Not too shabby!
I've not had any issues keeping fluids down or drinking, and I've had to remind myself to take it slow. Pain has been minimal, but of course, if you move the wrong way too fast, you'll feel incisional pain. Not a big deal.
I have had a "upset tummy" at times, but I think that is partially from drinking too much at a time. That subsides, and the Omeprozol helps.
Happy to answer any other questions!
Best wishes to all and I'm so glad I did this!
Crash!

Sorry @@willow15 Thanks all! I'll keep you posted

Good luck tomorrow @@butterfly40

Not a single one. I've been banded 2 1/2 years so ask me again next year, or the year after but at this moment...well...you look at the pictures and tell me if I look like I have regrets.

Willow15, PB stands for Productive Burping. Sometimes you just have to burp to get food unstuck. As a reminder, my surgeon showed me the small size of the area where the food goes down. It's smaller than a penny ! See why chewing slowly and well is important ? All I can say is the lap band gave me my life back and im very grateful ! Hope all goes well with you! Good luck !!!

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Hello! I've been banded for a few yrs. i have a just-turned 1 year and breastfed for 9 months, when she decided she'd rather see what's going on then be pressed up against me lol,you CAN do it successfully, i had to have a good amt of Fluid removed at about 6mths pregnant due to severe nausea and vomiting. i just had a fill a few months ago and continued to nurse, MAKE SURE you have PLENTY of plain ol Water and healthy foods, continue taking your prenatals, i took a chewable, good luck!!!!