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DeAnn, Mandy (piercedqt) just posted some great advice on another thread that reminded me... put a heating pad on your sore back/shoulders. If you want to see the rest of her advice, its on this thread: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/showthread.php?t=18208&page=2

When I first started taking the chewable vitamin C, calcium, and Centrum, they made me gag. Now, they are a treat. Like candy. I don't even need water with them! I know, I'm weird. hehe

Thanks everyone! Clothes do not lie. The scale can be discouraging at times, and I've heard so many people say they don't FEEL any different, but we can't deny the way our clothes are fitting - or rather, NOT fitting! DeAnn - I'm so sorry to hear that the gas is bothering you so much. I remember going through that and it really does suck. I also couldn't get down 1/2 cup of any liquid in one sitting for about a week. The swelling will go down soon. Just keep sipping all you can, and move around a lot to help with the gas. Grats on your NSV Kristin! Love y'all!

Yesterday I realized that there are no size 16s in the womens department. I also realized that shopping at the other end of the store feels like being in a completely different store. Ah, I also realized that while I CAN wear a pair of very low cut flared jeans in a size 16, it doesn't mean I SHOULD. *laughs* I'm not 17 anymore.. what a drag!

It's Sunday, it's raining, it's the day I weigh, and it's finally moved! The scales showed a 2.5 lb drop today. I broke down and bought some new shirts yesterday and I bought a goal outfit. I'm feeling pumped again. Watch out people... the NUT is back! *cackles*

It's about time! Yay! You're going to to so well at this! Can't wait to welcome you to bandland when you get home. *big happy hugs*

Tricia! *laughs* Great minds think alike. Didn't see you there, kiddo. Sorry.

Looks to me like you just have some extra "Enters" in there. Go into your siggy edit, get your cursor at the end of the line that says "VG band/5 cc fill" and hit delete on your keyboard until your ticker is up higher. Then, scroll all the way to the bottom and hit backspace on your keyboard until your cursor is at the end of your ticker. That should remove the extra lines.

Hi Margo!! I missed you! I saw you post on another thread and was instantly excited, saying, 'There she is!' Sorry you've been under so much stress with your sis. Sometimes I think it's harder for the onlookers who love us than it is for us to go through the tough times ourselves. (hope that made sense) Hopefully your sister will get things worked out. In the meantime, don't forget to take care of you! Glad you're back! *hugs*

Hi Macy! Welcome to LBT. Where are ya from? You've posted on an Idaho thread and you're welcome to keep on posting here but if you want more folks to see your intro and get to know more people, go to the Introductions Forum and start a new thread.

There you are, Dody! I'm sorry to hear you've been so sick. What a bummer! *hugs* Actually there is a fill center in Eagle! Good news for you huh? There are quite a few people in the Idahobandsters group who weren't banded here. Although you're right about Cahn and Anderson not touching you if they didn't band you. However, they did say in the seminar that if it were an emergency they certainly would help. They just won't do fills and normal follow-up stuff. Anyway, it's good to see ya back around Dody. Take care of yourself and keep us posted on the progress, ok? *hugs*

I'd be willing to bet that all of us had that thought of "OMG, What have I done to myself???!!!" It's very normal, and I promise that each day gets better. And just about the time you realize you're feeling better you'll be blown away by your weightloss and that's what its all about! *big hugs*

Grats on your NSVs and thanks for sharing them. NSVs are always so motivating. You must be feeling great about how things are going. Just imagine how much better it's about to get! Cheers! TexasTerry - Love you siggy!!

There are only two surgeons in our area (Boise) who do the lap band and they both work in concert with one another, even using the same nutritionists. So, unless Kayla goes out of state, she's stuck with the order to lose the 10 pounds. How do I know? I'm here too and her surgeon is mine as well. Kayla, I know it's been tough for you. Very frustrating and discouraging and I had also wondered if something wasn't trying to tell you that now's not the time. I can't say whether it is or isn't but I am here to help all I can. Don't be discouraged by the delays, maybe you just needed this time to really get your head on straight about what you're going into. It will take commitment on your part and it's not something you'll never have to work at. It takes determination and I know you have it in you. Do you have to wait a whole month to weigh in again? Or can you call him and say, "I've lost 10 pounds, let's get this party started!"? You are a strong woman, evidenced by the way you are handling your current working situation. I know you can do this. Forget all you've been through until now and focus only on the NOW. Ten pounds is easy to lose. You've gotten some good suggestions so far. I'll add start drinking 4-6 bottles of Water a day to flush out the water you are retaining. Get creative with those veggies and fruits, add some tuna or chicken to your salads. Get off the lean cuisine meals and enjoy the flavors of fresh foods. You can do this, Kayla.

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Hi Tidge, welcome to LBT and to bandland! Sure you'll feel normal again. I'd guess the pain in your upper back is from the gas they used in surgery to inflate your stomach. It puts a lot of pressure on the diaphram which often hurts for days if not weeks afterwards. It's also very typical for the pain in the diaphram to appear in the shoulder or upper back, so all's normal already. The port area, well, its just going to be more sore than the rest because the port has been sewn into the muscle tissue and the incision was larger than the rest. We don't feel the stitches in the stomach because there are no nerve endings in our stomachs. Which is helpful. Some people do get right up and take off with their lives the next day. I certainly wasn't one of them. It took me a couple of weeks. Just take this time to get all the rest you need. Getting up and moving around, while not the most comfortable thing to do, will help you recover more quickly and help that gas pain to subside. Also, be sure to keep sipping your Water. It's important to keep yourself hydrated. Finally, you should go into the Introduction Forum and post a hello to everyone. You'll get a lot more visibility there. You're welcome to keep posting in this thread,but chances are only us few from Idaho will see it.

Hi Maria and welcome to LBT. Grats on your surgery date. I haven't read anything on Dr Garber. I was banded in Idaho - a bit of a ways from NY.

After reading Bandster Brad's "One Year Anniversary" thread, I remembered this thread and thought it would be fun to revive it. So.. here it is. *BUMP*

Geeze, my poor feet have been so abused carrying around all of this extra weight. When I was at my highest weight last year, my ankles were so swollen the skin hurt. I'm not in smaller sizes, but the shoe laces are definitely tighter and my feel are feeling a lot better. So I can really appreciate this NSV! I'm happy for ya!!

YaY Bandayed!!! Congratulations on reaching onderland. Can't wait to join you!!

:hail: Not worthy... not worthy. I was a lazy slacker today. But tomorrow I already have plans for the gym AND for walking with a couple of local bandsters. Tomorrow night I might be worthy again. You all are all doing so great! Thank you for the inspiration to get off my bum.

I would guess that the change in your diet is helping you feel a lot better. The absence of sugars and flours really do help the body function better. Plus, going down always feels better than going up.

Man oh man, Donna. Sorry you suffered like that, but I appreciate the reminder of why I tell myself that breads and pastas are NO LONGER part of my life! I have not and will not even try them. I'm way too freaked out about the PB thing. I've had two very breif and minor incidents with the golfball feeling and I don't even wanna take that feeling to a higher level of pain! I drank very cold iced tea during the meal - wrong move! My stomach shrunk up like a guy diving into a cold pool! LOL! *hugs* I'm sorry about your nice meal. There are others to be had though. I'm just glad you're ok now.

Another good soup that's hearty and rib-stickin' is bean with bacon. I put the condensed soup with about 1/2 can of Water in the blender and puree it. Then I add another 1/2 can of water and heat it. It really did save me when I was starving, and I've had a lot of people tell me it helped them as well. I would imagine you could puree the clam chowder too, then you get the benefit of the Proteins in it.

I've been tanning at a local tanning bed salon and my legs are being so darn stubborn! My arms, chest, back, stomach, and yes my girls are all tan, but my legs are still so pale. So I think you're both wrong. So there. *evil grin*