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Hi, your before and after pictures are great! I am a new member awaiting for my surgery date. I should know on Tuesday of this week. I am having the Realize Band. I will be starting at the same weight you did. I am looking forward to this change in my life. This is the heaviest I have every weighed even when pregnant 2 times. I know its going to be a big change but I am so looking forward to it!

You should be so proud of yourself and your progress! Keep up the good work!

Shonia, I will know my surgery date on Tuesday and am very excited about it! I have been thinking about lap band surgery for about 4 months and doing research on it. I too am worried about the gas pain after the surgery more than anything...but then I also worry about be able to change my eating behaviors. I love soda. I obsess about drinking with a straw (could be worse I guess). I am also worried about how to handle the initial getting used to the lap band, but know that these changes will make me feel so much better and help me live a healthy life for myself and my family.

Sounds like we will be on this journey at the same time, so we'll have to stay in touch with our progresses! Good luck and take care! lb

Hi Jed and Wife,

I will be banded on Jan 26th in Jacksonville.

I start my pre-op diet tomorrow.

Who is you and your wife's surgeon?

Shelley, Nice to hear from you! Sounds like you are off to a speedy recovery! Just keep on track with your pain meds and move/walk around to help with gas pain. I used Gax-X strips and heating pad. I know you are happy they fixed your hernia while installing your lap band. Less times you have to have anesthesia...

Hi, Shelley,

Hope your weekend was great!

I was originally scheduled for my surgery tomorrow, 1/26, but had an abnormal EKG at pre-op this past Tuesday. I am so disappointed right now. I have an appointment on 2/5 with cardiologist to see what's going on with my heart. I have never had any heart problems in the past. Hopefully the EKG was not working properly or something of the sort! I was so looking forward to getting started on my new life journey with my lapband. Have a great week! Laura

Cont'd...I go to the doctor on 3/19 for my first fill. I have been planning my meals and using RealizeSuccess on-line. I have felt when eat something that gets a little stuck like chicken and then this evening a boiled egg. I guess I ate it too fast and didn't chew well enough. I'll do better next time. Anyway, closing for now. Get your rest and take care! Talk with you later...Laura

Hi Shonia,

Hope you had a great weekend.

I was originally scheduled for my lapband surgery tomorrow, 1/26, but had an abnormal EKG at pre-op on Tuesday, 1/20. My surgery has been post poned for now until I have clearance from cardiologist. I have never had any heart problems before in my life. I am so, so disappointed that surgery is being delayed.

Have a great week! Laura

Shelley,

Congratulations - you've been banded!!!!

Laura

They are just adorable. How old are they in the photos? We just bought a new chicuaha. She is 12 weeks old and her name is Juicy. She so sweet. She has a big brother named Bradley. He's 19 months old and is a long hair chi. They are getting along good so far...take care of your new babies!

Julie-Ann

Love your blog! Good ideas and recipes. I am a to be banded soon. Laura

Hi Shelley,

I know you are so excited about your surgery date! Mine is finally scheduled for Friday, 2/13/09. My cardiologist cleared me with an excellent pass of stress test and ecko. I am getting nervous tonight. I started my protein shake diet this past Sunday. I did have a salad and piece of roasted chicken for dinner last night and tonight. Probably have the same tomorrow night too.

I am hoping that I will be up and around when I come home from hospital. Everyone says that they slept for the first 24 hours after surgery. We'll see how that goes for me. Anyway, I'll keep you posted and you do the same with your pre-op stuff. Take care, Laura

How do I request to be a member of the Florida Banded Group?

Julie-Ann,

I was reading your last blog about the comments from your co-workers and how it is bothering you.

I think I read earlier that you have only told your husband and children about your surgery. Is that correct?

Have you told your friends or co-workers? I was just wondering because I haven't told anyone but my husband, mother and sister-in-law. I am sort of afraid to tell my co-workers and just let them think that I am doing Weight-Watchers or just being healthy in general.

If you haven't told your co-workers, what is your reasoning?

Thanks, Laura

P.S. Haven't been banded yet. Waiting for cardiologist release for surgery! Originally scheduled for 1/26...

Hi Julie,

Have you had your surgery yet?

How are you feeling? Hope all is well for you!

I am a Jax bander to be.

I have an appointment tomorrow to schedule my surgery date. I was originally scheduled for 1/26, but my EKG at pre-op was abnormal, so I had to go to the cardiologist to get clearance...

Who is your surgeon?

Take care and hope to hear from you soon!

Laura

Hi Denise,

I am in the process of rescheduling my lap band surgery.

I was originally scheduled for 1/26, but had an abnormal EKG. Yesterday, 2/3/09, did ecko and stress test and waiting for results. I think they're okay!

Who is your surgeon? Keep me posted with your surgery date! This is a great website. I have learned a lot from everyone here.

Hae a great evening! Laura

Denise,

Its me again...I forgot to tell you that I am from the Orange Park/Middleburg area.

Laura

Hi Shelley, Sounds like you are doing great! How are you adjusting to your lapband?

I am doing great too. Feeling much better and energetic, but my stomach is growling and it seems like I'm hungry all the time. Have drs aptment on 3/19 for 1st fill, so we'll see how that goes. Looking forward to hearing from you! Laura

Gretchen, How are you feeling today? Sounds like you are having a speedy recovery and things are going well for you. Just keep up the good work and rest! Looking forward to hearing from you...Laura

Julie,

So glad to hear you are getting better! I am going to re-ask my surgeon tomorrow about being able to call him on the weekends! That is one thing I forgot to ask about. My surgeon is Dr. Chappano at NF Surgeons, St. Vincent's. He is so nice and his staff is wonderful. This will be my first time at St. Vincent's. It seems to be very nice and the staff have been excellent! I am so glad to hear that Memorial was good to you. My husband has had a couple of procedures there in the past 5 years and they were good to him too! So, you were in good hands!

We'll have to keep each other posted about our lap-band surgery and journey in general! I am excited about my surgery! I'll update you on my surgery date, etc., after my appointment tomorrow. Take care and get some rest! Laura

Julie,

Just a quick note....I've only been a member of this form since December, so I have not learned how to use it to its best potential. Bear with me! Thanks, L

Hi Shelley, How are you? I know...I have been busy with my daughter getting thru graduation and now getting ready for college stuff. Anyway, I am scheduled for my 2nd fill on 6/25 and can't wait because I am eating too much. I've been yo-yoing too with 2 lbs up, then 2 lbs down...frustrating. How did you feel after your 2nd fill? Any restriction?

Hi Kelli,

I'm Laura. I was banded on 2/13/09. Your pics are great! How are you doing now that you are 4-5 weeks post-op? Friday will be my 3rd week post-op and I am feeling much better with each day! My first fill is on 3/19 and I am nervous about it. How about you? LB

Cont'd - What kind of foods are you eating now? Any good menu ideas? I feel like I'm not eating the right things. I have been exercising every other day. I have lost 46 pounds as of today. I hope its higher next week at drs office! This morning I tried on 2 pairs of capris and they were too big! Its nice to see the sizes drop isn't it??? So far, so good. I am glad I made the decision to have lap-band surgery! Love it! Looking forward to hearing from you! Laura

Hi, Shonia! How are things going with you now? Sorry haven't gotten back to you sooner, but been busy with daughter's graduation, etc. Looking forward to hearing from you! Laura

Hi Shelley,

How are you feeling today. Hopefully much better. It seems like each day you start to feel better. I had a good day today. I know it's only been 2 weeks, but my incisions are pretty much healed and I don't feel so bloated. It seems like I am waiting to eat when my stomach is growling. I don't really get hungry between meals either. I have lost 2 pounds since last week. Today, my jeans finally look really baggy! Yeah! I don't really know what size to try on....we'll see. Let me know how you are today. Thinking of you, Laura