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Amen to that BubblyBandit!

so... this will be a little snarky sounding but... why is it that some people who do not have the band seem to think they have it all figured out? They will do it right, they will not make mistakes, they will always follow to rules - what bullsh*t honestly. I hate to break it to them but it doesn't exactly work like that LOL, I thought I too would be anal retentive and do everything right, however, as we know it doesn't necessarily always go as planned... I am not saying this is all people but I have noticed a couple who made comments about banded people who "weren't doing it right, weren't following instructions as they were told and when they were banded they would always follow the rules" sigh....I am sorry if I sound b*tchy, I figure it is my blog and I can express myself here without going to the forums and hurting someones feelings inadvertently... Ok, I am going to curl up in bed as I have been feeling a little icky this past week or so and I am not doing myself any good being on the forum feeling this :thumbdown:

Ah yes sweet success, I lost 5 pounds in the past week and a half lol, so after being stagnant for what seemed forever I finally am moving.... but then again although this is freakin' sweet what really is striking me funny is that no matter how much I lose- there I am... (there is a book I have that is called "no matter where you go there you are" - highly recommend reading it folks) and essentially, no matter how much I change on the outside I am still me, loving, courageous, passionate, true to myself, loyal to those who deserve it... this is me, I am me through all my stupid mistakes, for all my failures and all my successes, I am not perfect, I am certainly not any better than those around me... I am humbled with each pound I lose, because it means I am losing a little bit more of the cushion, protection and such that I built around my body and I better learn to really like myself because soon that is all there is going to be...

so... this will be a little snarky sounding but... why is it that some people who do not have the band seem to think they have it all figured out? They will do it right, they will not make mistakes, they will always follow to rules - what bullsh*t honestly. I hate to break it to them but it doesn't exactly work like that LOL, I thought I too would be anal retentive and do everything right, however, as we know it doesn't necessarily always go as planned... I am not saying this is all people but I have noticed a couple who made comments about banded people who "weren't doing it right, weren't following instructions as they were told and when they were banded they would always follow the rules" sigh....I am sorry if I sound b*tchy, I figure it is my blog and I can express myself here without going to the forums and hurting someones feelings inadvertently... Ok, I am going to curl up in bed as I have been feeling a little icky this past week or so and I am not doing myself any good being on the forum feeling this :tounge_smile:

I am curious if this has happened to other people - and as my disclaimer I have talked to my surgeon and he said this normal and ok, however because you all have bands (or are getting them) - I am just curious if anyone here has had this happen to them? Ok, I am on Oxycodone and Dilaudid for pain due to the ovarian cyst that sent me to the Emergency room Thursday evening. Since then I have no appetite - I have a hard time getting more than 500 calories a day since Thursday. I have thoroughly checked out the side effects and there is nothing about losing appetite or appetite suppression, it does state on both that you could feel nauseaus but that hasn't happened either. As I said the Doc said it could be the meds most likely but I wanted to hear from my LapBand friends if you have had a similar reaction? The reason I am asking you guys is I have taken medication like those above for surgeries or severe pain before having my band and I didn't lose my appetite. He couldn't answer that question - and probably secretly thinks I am nuts LOL:tt2: Anyone? Please help me out folks if you have had this happen to you!

Aubrie, thank you for your comment on my quote :sneaky:

Ah yes sweet success, I lost 5 pounds in the past week and a half lol, so after being stagnant for what seemed forever I finally am moving.... but then again although this is freakin' sweet what really is striking me funny is that no matter how much I lose- there I am... (there is a book I have that is called "no matter where you go there you are" - highly recommend reading it folks) and essentially, no matter how much I change on the outside I am still me, loving, courageous, passionate, true to myself, loyal to those who deserve it... this is me, I am me through all my stupid mistakes, for all my failures and all my successes, I am not perfect, I am certainly not any better than those around me... I am humbled with each pound I lose, because it means I am losing a little bit more of the cushion, protection and such that I built around my body and I better learn to really like myself because soon that is all there is going to be...

good luck to you and just remember that after the surgery all the things we think we knew just seem to go out the window some times :tounge_smile: I know from personal experience and from people who have had this surgery it is easy to be so confident before actually experiencing the surgery and what comes with growing after wards, I am sure you will do wonderful and will find a lot of kind words and support here. Good luck to you.

Hi there, I understand what you mean, I too tried to eat things like bread and bagels, quite frankly I just couldn't eat them. As far as splurges on something you like - that is normal - moderation is the key right? You are allowed to have some things in moderation - double check with your nutritionist if you really feel like you are eating something you shouldn't - but that is your choice doll ) It isn't always easy is it? I know that some times I think I have it all figured out and then some thing happens lol to screw me up and re-evaluate what I am doing :tounge_smile: So what I am saying from one banded person to another is you are not alone and I look forward to reading more blogs :thumbup: Barbie

Congratulations! I would be so excited I wouldn't be able to stand myself My surgery was denied twice by my insurance before finally being approved so I think you are not only lucky but you can take it as a good omen! Barbie

Hi Donna, thank you so much, I really love it and it has so many meanings to me! See you around the forum

Wow, it sounds like you have a lot going in your life. I do wonder about the antidepressant because the first thing I thought of was wow, that would sure mess up my emotions and hormones sending me for a loop. Good luck to you and take good care of yourself, I imagine you are still healing after that surgery and you just need some tlc time for yourself I will think good thoughts for you, Barbie

Welcome aboard! Look forward to seeing you around the boards:):laugh:

Anyone who knows me would tell you I didn't and still do not give a rat's hoo hah what others think of me. It doesn't really matter and as my mother always said to me... "no one walks in your shoes but you" She is right, no one will deal with what I deal with and if anyone wants to be taking my inventory and "checking me" they might want to a take a look at themselves first. This surgery was for me! I love it, I wouldn't change it and I am never more proud than I am when I weigh myself and have the small non scale victories that I do. And honestly if anyone, and I mean anyone had said something negative to me prior to this surgery I would smile sweetly and tell them quite frankly it is none of their business :laugh: That being said, do this for you, educate yourself and be confident in the decision you make either way :ohmy: Blessings to you!

Disclaimer... its my blog, it isn't alway nice and some times I get cranky lol I will not name names, I will not be specific but there is a person who I came across today who is not only nasty and mean but clearly uneducated in regards to the lap band. How dare you criticize others? Where do you get off telling others what they should do? You are not perfect or otherwise would you be here with the rest of us? Would you have a weight problem? Hell no, your fat ass is here with us - get use to it. Plenty of us do the best we can and this site is a god send for us and if you cannot find the good in it get off the forum and don't let the door hit you in the ass. Thank you and I feel better now

Hi, I suggest calling your Surgeon first and secondly I had something like that happen exactly three weeks after my surgery! I had costochondritis, because it is so hard for me to explain I have included the description below, I thought I was having a heart attack and ended up in the emergency room, but better safe than sorry! Definition Costochondritis is an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the breastbone (sternum). It causes sharp pain in the costosternal joint — where your ribs and breastbone are joined by rubbery cartilage. Pain caused by costochondritis may mimic that of a heart attack or other heart conditions. Your doctor might refer to costochondritis by other names, including chest wall pain, costosternal syndrome and costosternal chondrodynia. When the pain of costochondritis is accompanied by swelling, it's referred to as Tietze syndrome. Most cases of costochondritis have no apparent cause. In these cases, treatment focuses on easing your pain while you wait for costochondritis to resolve on its own.

I think you did fine, it is not up to us to be anyone's preacher, teacher or keeper - unless they ask and we are willing to be those things to them. I have found in many parts of life that it just isn't up to me to understand everything and it isn't up to me to make sure everyone else understands everything Congratulations on your weight loss, you are obviously working hard and taking good care of yourself! Barbie

Ugh, pre-op was so hard for me but you make it through and it doesn't seem so bad after wards. Good luck to you!

I agree with RestlessMonkey, and you will never be sure until they see you, poke and prod at you :cursing: I understand pain around the port, I had a port revision due to a problem with pain that I had with mine. Barbie

Disclaimer... its my blog, it isn't alway nice and some times I get cranky lol I will not name names, I will not be specific but there is a person who I came across today who is not only nasty and mean but clearly uneducated in regards to the lap band. How dare you criticize others? Where do you get off telling others what they should do? You are not perfect or otherwise would you be here with the rest of us? Would you have a weight problem? Hell no, your fat ass is here with us - get use to it. Plenty of us do the best we can and this site is a god send for us and if you cannot find the good in it get off the forum and don't let the door hit you in the ass. Thank you and I feel better now :tounge_smile: