veriteri68

Hello my September banders. Congrats to those of you who just got banded. I was banded Sept 2 and so far seem to be doing pretty good. Still have a lot of pain around the port area but other than that I am ok. Can't wait until I can eat food again. Although, being on the liquid diet is not as hard as I thought it would be. To those who just got banded just remember to do your walking it really does help and drink lots of water even if you think you can't take another sip. Really need those fluids. Going to my first support group meeting on Monday so that should be interesting to hear about everyone success. Can't wait until the weight finally comes off. Good luck to everyone .. Theresa WA

Well here I am finally, day one of post op! I feel like I have been kicked by a horse, mostly on the port side which I guess is to be expected. Trying to get down a protien shake but can't drink it down that fast so it is a bit of work to get it down. Since I am pretty much on rest right now reading through people blogs and success and can't wait to write my own. Will just be glad to get thru this first week from what I understand the first two are the hardest.The nice thing though is that I get to start mushy foods next week so that will be good. I feel like I want to cough a lot and I am just not sure if it is from the surgery yesterday, I am assuming it is. Other than that doing pretty well over all. I only lost 2lbs prior to surgery didn't have to do the pre op diet which was good and bad. My scale said I lost 4lb but theirs said only 2lbs so I guess I'll just meet some where in the middle. The surgery itself was pretty fast went in at 6am and was going home by 1030am which I loved. I got the lapband with a small port which I was really glad for. The Lapband looked like it would restrict better than the Realize and my Dr seemed to lean more towards the Lapband as well. My goal is to lose 80lbs so only 78lbs to go! From what I've read looks like most people really don't see much progress until week 6-8 so very excited to see some improvment there. Going to hit my treadmill and some weights more towards the end of this month. I am trying to walk around like my Dr wanted for 10mins at a time to get things working but it is hard when your sore. Will welcome any tips to get thru the first two weeks. Until next time .... Theresa WA

:thumbup:Well, this is my very first note in the long journey I will be taking. I've decided to get the lapband after ten years of being overweight thanks to two of my pt getting it done and their great success rate and to all those that I've read about. I will be going to my appointments on 8-22-08 and since I am a cash pt they gave me all my appointments in one day! I guess money really does talk! I will be going to Northwest weight loss center and my surgery be with Dr.M. I am very excited to meet him since I have heard such wonderful things about him. I have to say this wouldn't be possible without the love and support of my husband who once we made this commitment had a check in hand for me two days later! I would welcome any and all comments and would love to hear about the evals I will be taking. Looking forward talking with everyone more. Theresa -WA

Hi I just got my band today September 2 I was very lucky in the fact that I was the first appointment of the day. I feel pretty good for the most part just a little tender but nothing I can't live with. Lortab helps also..lol very excited to see the results that are going to come my way. Would love to keep in touch and see how you guys are doing. Hope to talk to you soon... Theresa WA state:thumbup:

health4life Hey I get my band on the 2nd also. I've already done all the testing and go in for pre op this monday have a nice long weekend. I can't wait to get the first month behind me. I am lucky as to were I don't have to do a liquid diet before hand. My Dr just told me to lose a few pounds. So I'll cut back on my food this week. Then have to have a lot of self control over the Labor Day weekend. I'll be thinking of you on the 2nd... Good Luck... Theresa WA

Hi, Just got back from all my appointments in one day!! I have my surgery date of September 2nd and I don't even have to do any type of pre op liquid diet He just said to try and lose a few pounds before so excited about that. Go in for my pre op appointment Monday and then I am ready to go! Can't wait to get things started. Just hope the weight comes off as easy as it was to go thru the appointments...lol. Will be looking forward to being able to share the first month with you. Theresa WA

Maribelle,Just remember "This to shall pass" and keep focus on where you will be 3 months from now.. then 6...you get the point. Hang in there!!! Theresa WA

RestlessMonkey Thanks for the advice and I will follow the pre op diet plus my husband is going with me to meet the surgen so I'll have no choice to follow it to the T if the Dr told me flap my arms like a chicken while drinking it my husband would make me do it... LOL :thumbup: Theresa WA

yeah.. well i don't have my appointment until this friday I feel like I'll never be able to eat certain foods again... almost as if I am saying goodbye to an old friend. I think I'll get my surgery rather quick because I am self pay probably by the 4 of sept but nothing set in stone yet but I am so excited i could scream haven't seen the skinny me in 10yrs..... and my husband has never seen me thin... wow ... it will be like he has a whole new wife!!! hope he can handle it.... ...

for those not banded and waiting for post op do you find yourself indulging in foods that you think you may never have again? I find myself doing that............

hey question is ther e a veriteri88 because I am veriteri68 would love to chat with them...

can wait until I can reply to this I don't have my appointments until friday ... but I'll let you know what i think this weekend. I think I shoudl get my lap band surgery really soon since i am a cash pt. So excited I could scream and yet so scared I could cry...be interested in anyone elses experican. .... Theresa WA starting weight 220 surgery weight unknow money worth doing it ... priceless:thumbup:

slim-n-tn Registered User hey girl all I can say is ... the famous line from Joe Dirt ...."Keep on Keeping on".. sounds like your on the right track and in the end when you are doing it for you and nobody else that is when you are the winner!!! I have my consults this Friday looking forward to the skinny me!! Scared .. yes... excited .. yes... but worth it in the end... YES!!!! )

So excited for you. Will be looking forward to hearing updates and don't be too upset with your wife sounds like she is a good woman who just wants to make sure she is there for her man. :thumbup:

Congrats on your success! I like your answer ..short .. sweet and to the point. I go in for my appointments this Friday! Can wait to meet the skinny me again!...Theresa WA

I too am in the situation that you are in I think you should only say to close family and friends and the rest of the world it is really none of their business what you do or how much you eat. If you find yourself situation where you might have to explain you don't have to go into all the details just let them know your watching your girlie figure and eat only small amounts which really our amounts should be no bigger then the size of our palm. That way you don't have to get into the whole explaination of the surgery. I don't know what the relationship with your parents is like but their your parents and I think they just might surprise you and if for some reason they disagree with what you are doing then just remember this is something you are doing for you and not everyone has to understand. Who knows maybe along the way one of your family/friends might be where you are now and your success might become a whole new wave in weightloss in Canada.

:thumbup:Well, this is my very first note in the long journey I will be taking. I've decided to get the lapband after ten years of being overweight thanks to two of my pt getting it done and their great success rate and to all those that I've read about. I will be going to my appointments on 8-22-08 and since I am a cash pt they gave me all my appointments in one day! I guess money really does talk! I will be going to Northwest weight loss center and my surgery be with Dr.M. I am very excited to meet him since I have heard such wonderful things about him. I have to say this wouldn't be possible without the love and support of my husband who once we made this commitment had a check in hand for me two days later! I would welcome any and all comments and would love to hear about the evals I will be taking. Looking forward talking with everyone more. Theresa -WA