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Drew, first of all congrats on your decision to get the LB. Second it is YOUR life, YOUR decision, not your family or freinds. I hate it that your brother feels this way. Chances are he is frightened of you doing this on many levels. He may loose 5lbs or 50 lbs, but that don't mean he won't gain twice as much back and sooner than he thinks. Give him pamplets heck have him check out this web site! But whatever you do, DON'T let anyone discourage you from doing it. Good luck on your journey and my prayers are with you.

Hello Trist, Welcome. Good luck on your journey.Ask away!

Hi Kylie, congrats on your weight loss. I looked it up on a conversion chart and in lbs. it is 77.16 lbs. Have a wonderful night (?) is is a.m. here in U.S.A.

guilty also. It was bad enough when I quit smoking, I was 273. I quit smoking in Sept. (stopped because this surgery was more important to me.) scales started to creep up, After New Years I started eating everything topped out at 309. But like you I wanted everything I thought I would never have again. But I am banded and on my way. Good luck to you.

I was glued. stiches inside and glued outside. I was allowed to shower the next day. Loved it!

Hi Andy, I think this is a great idea. I agree about the mnt. that has all the activities. And maybe I could take a couple of people with me that is from Huntsville. I am up for it! Let me know what is going on ok. Anyone from Huntsville that would like a ride when this is set up let je know!

I am from Huntsville. Dr. Groves done my banding. Love him. Was banded on May13th,2008. Does anyone know about a support group in Hartselle or Decature? I think they meet like the First Monday /Tuesday of the month? I would like to go to one. Thanks:thumbup:

I had a good one this morning... I got my shower and got dressed. Thought my panties felt a little loose..then thought nawww....Went to store and had to keep pulling them up every few steps!:thumbup: Loved It!!!!!!!! Of course my most expensive peice of clothing has been ill fitting for about a week now. I just can't afford new bras right now. I have to order them on line and at $34.00:ohmy: a pop I can't do it right now. So good thing I am not working right now!:smile: No one will notice! Congrats to you all on your losses!

Hello all of you May bandsters. I am also a May bandster 13th to be exact. Ya'll have done great on the weight loss. I seem to be salling just a little as far as the scales goes.(weigh 2 times a week) but what made me feel so good was today after I got my shower and got dressed I noticed my panties felt a little loose but thought naw...Went to grocerie store and had to keep pulling them up! LOVED IT!! Came home and opened a pack that I bought pre surgery.! So don't forget sometimes the scales may stay the same but your body tells you different things! Have a wonderful LB journey!

Hello LucyMae. I have had a very simular problem. I am on Cobra (but self paid the surgery). I wanted to get short term insurance, because Cobra is so expensive, but was denied because the LB is considered a pre existing condition. Even tho I have Cobra it is a no go. I have checked several different insurances. Good luck

Hi Burne, I also got banded on the 13th. All my swelling has gone down except at my port site. Not much swelling. But I understand that is normal. Good luck

Hey Andy, I am having trouble with my Water since I have been banded. I love water and never had a problem drinking it. I used to drink 60 oz at work and come home and drink another 16 oz or more. Now with me sipping I am lucky to get in 32 oz. I just am not craving water anymore. I have always craved ice-cold water, even as a kid. Now I am forcing myself to drink it. I have flavors and all that stuff, not helping.

Sherrie, it is very normal> I am almost 3 weeks. I slip a mushie in now. Just don't overdo it. I went for more than a mushie and got sick last night. Daughter fried chicken and I had a bite. That was good. Then I put up the food, that was bad... I took several more bites... I could have really screwed up. Just be careful and nothing unless it is a mushie and not much.

I am so sorry to hear about your insurance being butts:mad:. I self paid so I would'nt have that problem. I would'nt of been able to pay but had my inhearatence. I would definatly appeal their decision. good luck to you. I will be praying for you.

Congrats Jimmy and good luck on your LB journey. Also way to go on the weight loss already! That is awsome!:biggrin2:

Hello keepinfaith. I am from Al. who was your dr?. Try a little milk or a popsicle before bed. My Dr. runs in and out. But he will answer questions because he has also been banded. Hope fully it will get better.

Hi Patricia. Welcome. I am from huntsville and My Dr. Is John Groves/ His partner is Stephen Britt. They are In Albertville. But they have offices in Madison, and Guntersville. Dr.Groves (my dr.) also has been banded. So anything I ask he can answer from experience. There are a lot of people from Bama. Several who have also used the same drs. I did. I have been banded 2 1/2 weeks and am so happy! I am sorry about your brother-in-law. I looked into gastric but said no way.. I researched lapband for a year, and knew this was for me. Only you can answer wich is right for you. Any questions that I can answer I will. Just look thru the sight and ask questions. This is full of info. Good luck Patricia.

Thank you all for your input. It has helped a lot. I had thought about making my own TV dinners. I just can't cook small portions. When I try to cook small, it is still big! I don't know... Maybe I can talk to my church and maybe give the extra to shut-ins. At least until I learn to cook small. Maybe I don't need to cook small after all!:biggrin:

I had a little redness, but it went away fairley quickly. Just keep an eye on it. Make sure there are no red streaks from it or it does'nt feel hot. If it feels hot or you get streaks get to your Dr. asap. nIf you have any concerns contact your dr. good luck

Congrats on your surgery date. I was asleep before they put the tube in and asleep when they took it out, It did'nt bother me any, but everyone is different. I had an easy recovery time also. My worst part was in the hospital after surgery I had a moriphine headache and nuasia. The nurse gave me a shot in the leg and I was feeling all better in a few minutes. I went home that afternoon. I took one pain pill and that has been it. Except my 4th day out and my 23 month old grandaughter jumped off the chair onto me. She really done a number on my port. Other than that It has been good. Don't forget to get Gas-X strips. They help with the gas pain. Good luck on your LB journey and God Bless.

CONGRATS on the approval to both of ya'll. Good luck with the band.

Congrats! Ask your Dr. about after surgery. I have found out all drs. are different. My dr has a strick regement of 2 weeks of liquids and broths and popcicles and a few protien shakes if needed. 2 weeks of thick liquids such as creamed Soups and tomatoe juices and baby food consistancy foods, then 2 weeks mushy or cut with your fork foods, So I have all sort of soups and brothes, jellos and puddings, cottage cheese. I blen my own foods for the thick liquids. Just talk to your dr. I am self pay also so things do move quickly! Bless you and good luck on your journey

Congrats fotogurl. I had it easy also. Such a blessing! Good luck on your journey

Loved the article. It is so true and also so sad. I always hated when people would tell me "you would be so pretty if you would loose weight" I hated that with a passion. It is like saying your ugly unless you are thin! Thats how I felt a lot of times and I just ate more! I have gone off the deep end when I have heard people say that to kids! I let them know this is a bad thing to tell a kid and why. I grew up hearing it and what it done to me. Sorry did'nt mean to rant.:sad: