shackdog

Happy Birthday to the Nation and to all you bandsters out there. Continue to work the plan. Watch the fireworks and have a grt time with your family. From Idaho to you have a grt day

Hello and welcome to the world of bands

your body size big people tend to get the big band and little® people tend to get the other one, its up to your doc once he see's the inside which one he will use

continure to work the plan, yes you still can have a grt time enjoy the vacation

tell everyone, its grt and it just builds you a large support group

I could have gone back the next day but doc wanted me to take three days off, I had no issues at all

In a mad minute, no question

nope, I believe that you just have a surgical gown on and when they get ready to do their thing it is removed, I was put out so dont know for sure but I believe that is what took place.

Well first let me say this, giver yourself a huge pat on the back, self appraisal is the right thing, dont worry what others say or dont say, you are a success and are doing fantastic. I look at it this way, I have heard it all from those around me all my life, every comment you can imagine, and you know what, the only people they truly hurt are themselves. This took me a long time to understand but it is so true. You are doing great and they cant stand it, so when they dont acknowledge the fact they know this bothers you and this is what they are trying to do, get under your skin again without even knowing it. Stay focused and do it for one person.YOU YOU YOU

Very sorry to hear the issue, I was a self pay and if this happened to me I just dont know what I would do. We will keep you in our prayers, stay focuses keep up the fight and eat the right things that you have learned thus far, it will happen and things will get better

careful what you whish for it will happen

yep I am in, I have lost 75lbs thus for started on a high note would like to finish on a low note

Well space doctors report that 3x is doing grt. He went through a time warp and went back another three pounds. He is now down 73lbs from when lift off took place on April the 17th. Currently he is floating in weightless limbo. This past three days have been very stressing, many issues back on planet earth with his family. 3x has noticed that issues with family cause weightless limbo or even worse, time distortion which reverts him up some pounds. Make sure that all astro members to be follow thoses that have gone before them and heed their warnings. This is not for everyone but it can be very rewarding if all training is followed, meaning listen to your flight surgeon and do what he or she tells you to do. Meet with others and discuss mission issues, this will help you to avoid the Ass--teroid bluges and the tummy growth deamons. Have a grt mission and until next radio communication----------------3x signing off........:notagree

Well space doctors report that 3x is doing grt. He went through a time warp and went back another three pounds. He is now down 73lbs from when lift off took place on April the 17th. Currently he is floating in weightless limbo. This past three days have been very stressing, many issues back on planet earth with his family. 3x has noticed that issues with family cause weightless limbo or even worse, time distortion which reverts him up some pounds. Make sure that all astro members to be follow thoses that have gone before them and heed their warnings. This is not for everyone but it can be very rewarding if all training is followed, meaning listen to your flight surgeon and do what he or she tells you to do. Meet with others and discuss mission issues, this will help you to avoid the Ass--teroid bluges and the tummy growth deamons. Have a grt mission and until next radio communication----------------3x signing off........:notagree

Yep, I would check his credentials better, how many has he assisted with, I would not be his first and I dont care how many he has helped with, I know there has to be a first but you dont want to be his LAST either. I would get a Doc who has done these before and is grt at it, keep chking

Yep ths is usal, hang in there and work the plan, I had my first fill several weeks ago and nothing. I aggree with Jack, its changing the grazing habit and it will happen you will loose. Down is grt

welcome to the team, I myself was bande 4-17-06 and have lost 73lbs thus far. Keep up the great work.

I have a good lunch, eat sensible, not overdue and take lots home from lunch

follow the docs orders

yep I can feel

I hope to shout,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,you are in for a huge life change and if you dont get a handle on it now before the surgery dont dont dont dont waste the money or your time. The band is a tool, you must must must use it wisely or you will still gain weight. I am down now 70lbs from when I started, I did not have the will power but this cost me 21000.00 so I will succeed. You to can do it just fight for what you really want. A new you................

Sounds inviting, but one thing I have learned in all this so far. Is that there is NO FAST FOOD ever again. Thats what got us all here that we needed to have the band, Learn to just say NO. Step on the gas when you come up to a fast food joint, Dont buy those girl scout cookies and stay away from the ice cream...............................

Well did you talk to the Doc about what and when to eat, I was banded April 17.06 and down currently 70lbs. I was on liquids for three weeks after band and then solids as tolerated. Its the portions that I eat and what I dont eat that help me loose the weight. Also welcome, it good to have someone new

Hey sounds like you are getting a lot of great advice, all I have to say is YOU are YOU and no one else, what goals YOU set are YOUR goals and no one elses. So step up to the plate get in the game and go girl go. Sounds like to me just like a manager of a team, you are going to learn about the players(i.e.all the issues) with that being said keep us informed on how your team is progressing...................................

Yep, listen to those that have gone before you, welcome to lap band land. The rumbly is a normal thing, and only two days out , wow you have some new things in store for you. My advice, read and learn what to eat and not to eat, dont try anything without first hearing how others have done. This trial and error method is a ...................and if you have a bad experience learn from it. Good luck