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I take it TT is tummy tuck? AWESOME!! Next year I hope to get my arms done (if I still need it, I think I will). My bat wings are pretty bad. I've been hoping and running and walking fast with all the arm movement would take care of that. So far...nope. I am going to wish you much success in your 18 mile run. That is AWESOME. My only concern at Disney is that you have to maintain an 18 minute mile or they pull you off the track. I'm going to do the half-marathon at the Space Coast marathon in November and they don't require a segment time, only that you finish in 7 hours. I am going to do a 10K at Disney next month, so that should be good to see how the Disney system operates. Hey..if you want to do the 2010 with me..AWESOME!! We can make plans, I think doing it with somebody is a great incentitive to keep going. My Granddaughter is going to do the 10K with me and my daughter the half marathon in KC next month (see I have a lot lined up). Now if my knee will just cooperate!! Take care and I'm sending you awesome wishes for a wonderful life and a quick recovery from the TT. I think I'm too chicken for that...was it a big owie??? D.

Good luck!! I'm entered in the Kansas City Marathon in October (doing the half) and the Disney Marathon in January (2009) in Orlando. I don't "run", but I am going to walk really fast. Don't care if I win, only if I FINISH!!! D.

I am not a runner, never have been. But, after having this surgery I am now trying to prove I CAN do what I thought previously was impossible. I'm entered in a 10K run at Disney in October and a half-marathon in Kansas City in October and the Space Coast Marathon (doing the half) in November. The big thing is the Disney Marathon in January. It would be awesome if we had a bunch of lap-banders represented!! I don't care if I'm the last person over the line as long as I FINISH!!! Anybody with me?? D.

I had this happen at the gym when I was doing some pull-down weights. It was most painful for a couple of days so I stayed away from the gym for that time. I thought maybe I ripped a stitch, but now it's fine. I watched a video of my surgery and I can see how you can "pull" the stitches, but I think it might be hard to really pull them totally out, at least the way my surgeon has mine in. But, you know what, if you are concerned, call YOUR DOCTOR. That is what they are there for.

Well, I don't know how much you need to lose, but it is the best decision I ever made in my life. I am living in Florida, but my home in in Queensland so it was nice to see your post. I had the surgery here in Florida, but I originally heard of it in Brisbane many many years ago. The US is a bit behind with lapband surgery. I feel better than I have in so many many years and next month I am doing my first 10K race at Disney. woo hoo! Of course, I will be happy if I can just finish, don't care if I'm the last one over the line!

First of all, you will drink what you can hold. If I drink too much at a time, it comes back up. But, I drink whey protein powder every single morning when I get home from the gym. And, I LOVE nuts, they are one of the few foods I can get down and keep down. Can't keep down flour products, any kind of potatoes (even mashed), any kind of chicken, etc..but nuts..NO PROBLEM. Everybody is different, you will find what you can eat and can't. Good luck, you have made such a good decision!!!! D.

You might be too tight, but frankly I just have days like that. It also depends on WHAT I eat. Anything with flour, anything chicken, fibrous, potatoes, etc. When I have had a bad day, I usually stick with liquids the next and it's usually okay. I think someone mentioed the gag reflex. Once it gets irritate, sometimes it takes awhile to calm down. But, the main thing is to watch WHAT sets off the chucking and also be sure you are really mashing things up in your mouth. Also, this might sound dumb, but I have noticed the way I sit has something to do with it also. I went into a restaurant the other day (2nd time there and both times got sick) and I realized I was sitting at a "funny" angle. If you are really worried, though..talk to your doctor, that is what they are there for. D. (banded Feb 18, 2008..lost 105 pounds to date) :smile:

You are lucky, I was on clear liquids for 2 weeks, milky liquids for 2 weeks, pureed for 2 weeks, then soft for 2 weeks. YUCK! If I never see broth again it will be too soon! Don't worry about the hunger, after a couple of "fills" you won't have that issue. You are going to be healthier than ever and that is an awesome thing!! I had my surgery Feb 18, 2008 (this year) and to date I have lost 105 pounds. I tried to replace my food compulsion with exercise compulsion. Seems to be working, going to do my first 10K run next month and then a half-marathon! Never felt better in my life! Good luck to you, you made absolutely the right choice!!! D.

Chickie..I was just looking at your pictures, AWESOME!! I am an Australian citizen living in Florida at the moment, so I was interested in the Aussie posts! I had my surgery 10 weeks ago (here in FL) and I've lost 52 pounds. If I even had half the success you have had, I will be happy. Take care..and BOY! do I ever miss Brisbane!!!!

Yes and YES! However, I bought a bicycle and hadn't ridden in years, so I found that I can't go very far at a time. I'm having to build my leg muscles up to it. Keep up the good work!!!

Carrie..I have extremely bad IBS. For the 1st month after the surgery, I had the runs constantly..worse than "usual". But, now..10 weeks out and I feel fabulous and guess what? My IBS is BETTER!! I have been dealing with this my whole life (the IBS) and I can't believe it is actually better! Plus, I have lost 52 pounds!!! So..no regrets! I must admit, however that I was reading lots of posts before my surgery and I started to get nervous about what I was reading. So, I decided to quit reading them till after the surgery. Now, I'm reading them again AND never never never any regrets about the surgery..it is nothing but WOW!!!

Jennifer..hang in there. I had my band on February 18. I have had several surgeries before with no problems, but wow! I got an infection around the port and the first 2 weeks were agony. But, you know what? I would do it ALL again because it is now about 10 weeks out and I have lost 52 pounds and I feel better than I have since I was MUCH younger (I'm 55). It is a decision I do not regret. Use that stomach pillow and hug it tight..for no matter what, you will get over the pain soon and you will be so AWESOME!!! Take care and good luck for the future!!! Denise

Boy, I hear you. I am 6 days out and feel like everytime I move it burns..a LOT!! D.

I had surgery Monday (Feb 18). It's Thursday and I'm still sore, I think where the port is. I was led to believe (by my doctor) that I would be back to work within a couple of days. NOT GOING TO HAPPEN! But, every day is better!!! D.