NCsQueen

hey chica i see ur still having some trouble slowing down. I use a coffee straw right now. I started that about 2 days ago and thats helping me right now. Also as for my bandages, I was able to take off that plastic wrap without removing the steristrips. I have my post-op appt. tomorrow so I'll see what else my doc says. Also have you weighed yourself yet? I've lost another 10 lbs according to my mother in law's scale. 228 can you believe it! Well I talked to my older sister (she was banded 12/5) and she said she also lost 10 lbs her first week but gained it right back b/c she didn't feel any restriction before her first fill. So basically I gotta be real careful not to over eat until my first fill.

Hey chica just checking to see how you're doing!

Hey chica just checking up on you. I haven't heard from you in a while. Hows your liquid diet going? Are you still in pain?

Hey chica just stopping through to see how you're doing

Hey chica, well I didn't have to stay the night because I everything tested out fine on me. They gave me a i think its called a gt scan. Basically they give you this really nasty fluid to drink that shows up on the x-ray to show if your band is working properly and since mine was fine i got to go home. As for recovery, I think I'm doing pretty good. Still a little sore at the port site and I have really bad gas in my chest but I'm able to move a lot more. I have no problem keeping anything down either. Thats awesome you already are dropping some weight! Are you excited about next week?

Hey chica! Just checking in on you, how have you been?

Hey chica! Thanks for the pic comment! You're doing amazing yourself!!

Hey chica!! Congrats on your 5lbs!! That's so exciting! Yea I actually start my 4 day liquid diet for my EGD on Tuesday. I wish they would've given me another fill. I was supposed to have one on Monday but they moved it to the week after that now. The next 4 days are gonna be hard. Wish me luck!!

Hey Debbie just stopping through to see how you were doing. Hope all is well

Hey Debbie, sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I've been a little depressed myself lately. I gained 4 lbs back this week. I'll be honest, I ate something I shouldn't have but I only ate a little and I really don't think it should've caused me to gain back 4lbs . I told my DH that after we get our taxes back I want an elliptical. Its just so hard to get to the gym after work b/c all I want to do is sit at home but I figure if I get the elliptical, after work when I just want to be lazy and watch TV and can be using it while I watch TV. I hope you're doing good.

Hey Debbie! Congrats on your weightloss!! You're doing amazing! So I read on one of your posts how you said your fill "was a piece of cake"....did they numb you or am I just that big of a baby?? Mine hurt pretty bad. Kinda felt like a bee sting. Also I was thinking about making a spreadsheet for all the feb. bandsters so we can track all of our weightloss, what do you think?

Hey girl are you ready??? I haven't from you for a while. Well I hope your doing good and just think tomorrow you will be in bandland!!! **Happy Dance**

Hey girl I was just checking in on you have you found out your date yet?

hey girl just checking in on you how have you been?

Hey I just wanted to check on you to see how your surgery went. I hope you're doing well.

hey jessica well to answer your questions, i didn't keep my lapband a secret. I figure who cares?? you know? i'm doing something positive with my life and if people don't accept that then they can kiss my.... well you get the point. As for my scars I'm still just a week out so I can't tell you just yet how they look. I think if you really really want this you will lose the weight. You can't go into this thinking negative. You are your own worse enemy. My older sister is about your weight and she was banded in december. She lost 10lbs her first week to but by christmas she gained it back because she was eating things she shouldn't have. Well after her first fill she decided she won't do that again and has lost a total of 15 lbs from jan 5 to february 5. So I know you can do this and it will be hard but I know in the end it will all be worth it! Good luck and keep in touch!

Hey Jessica, first off congrats on your date! As for my work out, I try to go to the gym as often as possible...lately its only been about 2-3 times a week but when I go I do a combination of areobic and weight training. You should check out this site Body-for-LIFE thats where I got my work out from. As for foods, I stay low carb/fat and high protein, my doctor had me do that on my 2 week pre-op diet and I lost 9lbs, so i figure with the band it'll help more too. I hope that helps.

hey just checking in on you! How are you?

Hey just stopping through. I had my surgery yesterday. So far everything is ok. Just a little sore at the port site and i have gas pains in my shoulder but other than that I'm good.Oh and I lost 9 lbs on my pre-op diet!!! How have you been?

Hey LadyDiva, thank you and I've lost about 32lbs so far. I haven't expierenced any hair loss but I was told from my doctor that as long as you get your protein in then you should be fine. Trust me I make sure I get that in!! Good luck tomorrow with your doctor. I'll be honest, I have no regrets so far. The only small complication I'm having right now is left shoulder pain when I eat. Other than that, this was the best decision I ever made. Keep in touch!

Hey Luluc, when did you reach your goal?

Hey my twin!! How are you? thanks for the pic comments So I get another fill this week and guess what... i gained a couple pounds again.. I'm seeing a pattern now lol. I just really want to get under 200 before the summer time, I need to start working out more though. I hope ur doing good. Hugs!!

Hey my twin!! I'm so sorry to hear that you've stalled in your weightloss, that first fill will get you off that plateau. I don't understand why everyone elses doc's are making ya'll wait so long. Thats way too long to be in bandster hell. I wish you luck though and keep in touch. *Hugs*

Hey New Sho! I just read your post about being a slow loser. I just wanted to say thank you!!!! I'm not losing slow yet but I don't want to and your advice is great. How much have you lost total?

Hey Shelly!! I just wanted to say that I saw your post ealier and I wanted to congratulate you on your weightloss!!!