Kareen022

Hey Ya'll!!!!!!! I was just wondering if there are any single guys in the Dallas area (I am in the Denton Area) between the ages of 18-23! I would love to hangout with a guy who is going through the same stuff I am and that is my age! :thumbup: Any girls live around here too let me know!

Hey Y'all! I am Kareen (Car + een). 20 years old Denton, Texas :thumbup: And Single!!! (age 18-23 please)

Hey Angie! Well, pain is a funny thing. Some people don't have that much pain and others, like me, have a lot. So you really don't know how your body is going to react. I do have a couple of suggestions though. First off, if you have a good friend or family memeber that could help you with your 2 year old for a few days, it would be a big help. You never know if you are going to be in pain, so I think its better to just kind of prepare ahead of time. Also, when you get your band the most painful thing for most people is the gas! The best way to fix this is to walk! I mean really walk. It doesn't have to be outside up hill--I mean indoor in the kitchen for 10 min, or sometimes I even did 30+ min, to try to help move the gas. Gas-X sometimes can help, but this gas is upper cavity so not always. The chewable gax-x is always worth investing in though. Also, heating pads. If you put them on your shoulder it helped a lot with the pain. Another thing is food. It's important to eat food, even though you won't feel like it, because it helps move the gas out. Also do not mix your Protein shakes. I found that they gave me gas, because the blender caused air bubbles. Instead i used Atkins pre-made shakes (Strawberry is bland, Dutch Choclate is better than Milk chocolate). So there are a few tips. I hope it helps. You will do great!!!! :thumbup: Let me know if you have any more questions.

Hey Alcine! I am so glad to hear that you have decided to get Lap-Band. It is a long road that you face in front of you, and its not always easy, but so worth ever second of it. I have been banded for two weeks since December 18th and have lost a grand total of 29 lbs. I love it. Its a lot of hard work, but like you, I was ready for a life change and to be healthy. :tongue2: I know you will do great though. You seem very excited about this new journey. I am happy for you. If you have any questions let me know. And post on here again when you get your surgery date set up!!! Oh and I am from Denton, Texas. So I am right around the corner from you. Way to Go Girl!!!

THANKS ya'll for the support. I totally have willpower, but it was hard as heck. Would you believe I baked 4 dozen cookies by myself 7 days after surgery for Christmas? God that was fun. And not a single bit. hahaha- I am glad to hear some of y'all are smelling random things too though. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK Y'all!!! :tongue2:

I want to do this challenge too! I am going to shoot for 3 pounds a week, so that would be at least 21 lbs putting me a beautiful new weight of--221 lbs! That would be amazing. So here goes, this challenge will be amazing!

DALLAS, TEXAS!!! :biggrin:

Hey! I was banded 2 weeks ago and I was in the same boat you were. Most people I have talked to don't hurt like that, but I understand. As far as the trapped gas--it took me 3 days to start to get ride of it. Just keep walking and doing your breathing exercises (if they gave you any). Its really frustration you can also take chewable gas-x. That helped a little. I coulnd't sit, stand, or bend without help. My mom had to help me with everything. It took me about 6 days to start being able to do stuff on my own again. You will get there, though! :biggrin: I hope you feel better soon!!! If there is anything you need let me know! Congrats on your new life!

Okay guys this is a funny story that happened to me a little while back--has this ever happened to anyone else? ________________________________________ Yes, today was hard. I was doing good and more determined than ever to beat this fat monster smothering the tiny woman inside of me. As my first attempt to not think of food—I simply went out with a friends. We were at the Verizon store looking at phones when it hit me. The yearning craving for cookies—warm, gooey, out of the oven, homemade chocolate chip Cookies. I swear, I smelled them too right there in that store. My friend laughed and said detox from food you must be hard, there are no cookies. My mother said it must have been a phantom smell. All I wanted today was a cookie and glass of icy milk. But no, I hate my lettuce. On top of these cravings for cookies, this week is “dead week”, or the week before finals in college. I was stressed beyond believe and all I wanted to do was to gnaw on some delicious piece of deep fried heart attack food. And so I went to the main lobby of my dorm seeking a distraction, and there it was! A care package from home, that my poor mother had forgotten she sent at the begining of school. I had never received a care package and skipped ,with this cute decorate large-no gigantic- tub, up to my room to see what was in. I sat down on the bed in a comfy position and carefully opened to lid. Oh my God--Cookies, candy, hot chocolate, all the junk food in the world right there making my mouth water! In fact I swear I heard those Oreo Cakesters yell, “Eaaat me! I will help the stress.” Naturally I wanted to eat those Oreos without the imaginary voice coming from it. But the healthy woman inside of me who is already lost in my body of fat did not thing that was a good idea. I literally through that bucket across the room and naturally like a girl cried for about a good hour. Those cookies look good, but I know being a size 8 will look even better. _______________________________________ So--does anyone else ever randomly smell food that isn't there? :Yawn:

Well Howdy Ms. Diane, My name is Kareen (car+een). I myself am only 20 and live in Texas! But I would love to help encourage you in any way that I can. I know how hard it is to stay on track, but you can do this! Congratulations on your new grandaugter by the way. I bet she is going to be just gorgeous. I want you to live a long time to see her grow up. :thumbup: As far as your doctor, he obviously doesn't know patcients. I know he was frustrated, but when you yell at people for gaining they'll do just what you did. But don't be discouraged! You can do this. You first step you already too by coming on here looking for support. I am ready to give it to you! My second peice of advice is to call around and try to find a new doctor and explain the whole situation to him. Now, the other part of this though is realizing that when you do gain--you might get yelled at. Now this Dr. may have been off his rocker, I wasn't there, however I do know that he was probably just trying to keep you on track. But lets do this for you and for your health!!! I would love to send you e-mails or just talk to you on here. Anything that is easier. Good luck and I can't wait to hear from you!!! :Yawn:

Hey Girl!!! Congrats on getting the band! :wink2: I hope it all goes well. I just got banded December 18th myself. My pre-op diet was 2 weeks before my surgery. I had to drink 2-3 Protein shakes a day and cut out all soda, carbs, and sugar. They wanted me to eat lean meats and as much green veggies as I wanted. But remember, ever doctor is different--so just because I ate this doesn't mean that you should. Here is what I can eat now though! ON stage I (2 weeks after surgery): Protein Shakes (2-3 times daily) *I highly reccomend the Adkins Dutch chocolate or Strawberry* Snacks (2-3 times daily) Some examples are: -Baby food (I like banana) -sugar free, Fat Free pudding (I like Jello brand) -Sugar Free Jello -broth (I just drained the chicken Noodle Soup) -Sugar Free popsicles -Applesauce (be cautious--wait until you're gas is gone because it can cause it) -Light Yougurt (I like the weight watchers brand, because it cannot have chuncks of fruit in it). I hope that helps!! But just remember every doctor is different, so follow your Dr. Instructions! I hope it goes well!!!!

Hey bud, yeah 4-6 oz always fills me up!

Hey startsgirl...I am on the liquid phase, about to be on the mushies!!! Are u curious what kind of food I am eating?