starting again

I just sent you and email. I would be glad to answer your questions...Bonnie

Those are so cute. What is the length on them. I need 32 inch inseam for the length on the pants...Please let me know. This is a great thing your doing. Oh where do you live? and what are the shipping costs?

I think it depends on you. I was banded on Dec 23, 08. I have lost 18lbs and have 80 to go...I have a friend who also has the choice. I let her feel where my port is (and you can feel this thing inside of you) and she freaked. There is also more care needed with the band. You have to get fills and very carefully watch how you eat, NO drinking 30 minutes before or after your meals. It just depends what you are willing to go through to loose the weight and begin your new life. Gastric bypass has way more side effects too...I wish I would have gone bypass...:blushing:

Hi Teri. Congradulations on you new beginning. One thing I would ask of your surgeon is if they will numb you before your fills. Mine does not and I go through so much pain when I have to get it done. Please make sure they do it will make your journey so much more pleasent

Who's your Dr. I went to Dr. Lyass with Top Surgions but the surgery was done at Cider synai Hospital in Los Angeles. My private e-mail is wahinemom22yahoo.com. Please email me anytime. Bonnie

People say they notice I am loosing weight. When I tell them I had lap band surgery, you would think I just told them I walk on Water. Their so in AW of this surgery. Is there anyone in my area who has had this surgery?

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Thank You for answering my post. I know it's not going to be easy, I just want to feel like I am being asisted with the urges and hunger. Take care

Welcome to bandster hell! This is the period when you have to stick to the plan that your dr has given you. It will be awhile before you feel real restriction from your band. You will feel hungry and you have to find ways to work through it.

Even though you feel hungry make sure that you follow the plan that your dr gave you. Stay on liquids, move to mushies and regular food as directed. You want to protect your band and let it heal.

I found that after the first couple of fills I would have good restriction for 4-5 days and then things would really loosen up again and I would be back to sheer will power.

As far as the pain, make sure you take your pain meds as directed. Over time the pain will subside. Make sure you are up and moving and drinking your water! That seemed to be the thing that helped me get through the first couple of weeks.

Congrats on your band!

Thank You all for making me feel better...

I just had my surgery and I am always so hungry...I have not had a fill yet and the doctor says I get the first one in 4 to 6 weeks. I have lost 6 pounds and im very frustrated with the pain where the insicion is. Has anyone else felt this pain? Thanks:blushing: