PattiU

I got a fill yesterday. I have a 10 band and it is filled to 8. I have new hope and this forum is wonderful. Today I had 2 salads and a yogurt, and a low fat cheese stick. Of course I will expect to see a 10 lbs. loss tomorrow morning I feel better about myself already. Thanks

Patti:thumbup:

Thanks you are soooo right. I need to hear the truth! I will work this a whole different way now. Thanks alot.

PattiU

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Thank you so much! You are speaking the truth! I am better than I used to be , because a heel spur operation fixed not being able to walk too much. I can move around I go to the pool to exercise, just need to do it everyday. Felt like I just gave up but no more! Thanks for being here,

PattiU

Hi ,

My name is PattiU I need support too. Congrats on your great loss. I just went back for a fill today and it was 1 year & 5 months since I went there, ate all wrong and gained back 4 lbs. I should have lost tons. I need to work this so that it works for me. I was banded Aug 2006. but I am starting over RIGHT NOW!!!! Thank You for being there. Patti

All together I lost 11 lbs.

I'll say prayers for your daughter and you, My daughter had it years ago and is doing great, I should have had that I think, then I just would not have been able to eat!

Patti

I was banded Aug 2005 . Through my own fault I lost some weight and gained some back. I fight the same 5 pounds up and down all the time. I must go and get a fill, and I am totally ashamed to go back to the doctor.

So I had lost 23 and now went back up almost 10. I need to go back, start exercising, go to support group and get back on the ball. I am a failure. I need support and help.

Patti

I was banded on Aug. 8th 2006. I have lost 20 lbs. mostly all of it right after the surgery. Now I really wish I went ahead and had bypass. I take 2000 mg. of Depakote a day for bi-polar. I know I need it cause I took myself off last year and felt like checking out! I thought I could lose weight not taking it. so my loss is very slow, I really need to walk every day, I really try to stay on my diet, but compared to what I used to eat, I don't get it. I am disgusted.:cry . I spoke to my doctor about it. we will have to see. Glad this board is here, who else could we tell?? Patti

Hi I was August 8th. all went well, I had a hernia in there he fixed. I lost 21 lbs so far and had 1 fill Sep. 28th. it's working. I just wish I could tell when I'm full before I feel stuffed! I tried all night to make this ticker hope it works! Patti U.

Hi I got my first fill on Sept. 28th. My doc had a hard time filling it. took 6 sticks to get it. I think they said it was 4 somethings in a 10 something band. I can't eat as much, and the port seems to hurt after I eat. so I am really gonna take it easy. Also does anyone have monster burps? Very embarresing!

Wow! I have been feeling exactly like everyone on here to the point where I wished I did have the guts to get the bypass operation. I was banded August 8th, the day of surgery I was 210. now I'm 194. I can eat as much as I want so I think why did I do this? I was walking each day, now I'm getting lazy. I need a fill I think. My appointment is on this Thursday, so I'll see what he says. I know it is a tool and I need to do the rest, but like all diets I've ever tried, if I don't loose 40 lbs. the first week, I'm mad. Let's keep this going. This does take longer, and I'm glad for what I lost, just impatiet. Patti

The first 3 days were tough, but got better each day. I did every thing I was told. I have lost 13 lbs. already I walk each day, but over did it tonite on the boardwalk and oh! all that junk food to look at ! just glad I'm not eating it and the pants I was wearing were not tight! The only problem is burping air after drinking Water and gas at the other end too. Whats up with that? Glad I did it noregrets. All you waiting, hang in there!

Patti

My surgery went fine, plus a hiatal hernia. the first three days were rough. I was so dopey I couldn't read, so I got off the pain meds fast. tody was my first check up, we ran around town and then I came home and mopped the kicten floor. Gonna take a nap and milk this. Plus I didn't know I was following the gastric bypass diet, and could have been on full liquids 3 or 4 days instead of clear for a week! Just had some creamy soup! I lost 10lbs in a week! and my diabetes seems to be normal with out the pill! Patti

Hi All,

it's all over and I'm feeling better everyday. it's all clear liquids, for this week and it's fine with me, I do have the gas alot, the most awful thing was in the hopital I had the dry heaves. oh God! nothing would come up and not knowing when it would stop! well when I came home I had like 4 OF THEM and it stopped. so when the thought of something to sip, like my pain meds or broth make me sick I did'nt do it for fear of the heaves. now I can get all the liquids down but have the runs, and gas in the shoulders the heating pad is good for the gas pain. it's good to know what to expect. now for those of us who had kids this is a cake walk. get someone to take care of you for a few days too, screw the house work and wash, it's all about you! I'm gonna take a walk today that should help they say. Patti

Hi Everyone! Congrats to those who have been banded, and good luck to those up and comming! Mine is the 8th of August in Atlantic City NJ. I have been running around like a nut, so when the morning comes it will be a shock. I'm not worried, and my husband will take care of me. So I'll let you know!

Patti

Thank you Patti & Charlotte,

When I think of my aunts, who were so much fun, and most died of complications of diabetes, it makes me know I am doing the right thing. It is so hot here, I wat to walk , but I will go to the pool instead and exercise. no time like the present. Patti

Hi every body, the date August 8th, the time 6am, the place Atlantic City Medical Center NJ. I'm all ready, packed etc. bootcamp done. I know what is going to happen, but now it's getting real. I need you guys! I am excited to start my new life! and be healthy, I guess it's normal. Patti

I am Aug. 8th. because I lost weight , I only have to fast 1 day prior to lap-band. but I hate to be nauseous!!! so I will take your advice. thanks for saying that! you have made great progress! and glad to hear your energy is so high! Keep on going! I too want to rid myself of diabetes. only take 1 pill, but who needs it! Getting a little freaked as the day approaches. Patti

Hi I did okay and lost 7 for my last Dr's . appointment, but my friend gained 30! and she got hollered at so bad, and 2 weeks liquid diet for her, plus really he could cancel on her. She was so upset I felt bad for her. My date is Aug 8th. Please be good , it's for your own good. Patti

Hi all , thanks to all who posted for me. My surgery is Aug.8th. My heel spur surgery is canceeled cause if I did it and took the meds for it after, I would have bled during the lab-band surgery! So boot-camp was yesterday, long day lot's of info, getting excited now. and getting everything ready! I need an angel! Patti

Hi Everyone! I had bootcamp yesterday, it was good. I was gonna have heel spur surgery today and mentioned it to my doctor. He said wait because of any chance of infection. and then I said that I would have to take meds for infection and he said if I had done it and said nothing, I would have bled during the lap band surgery! I Thank God I told him. I was only worried that I wouldn't be able to walk right after surgery! I lost weight since I saw him last and only need to be on liquids 1 day before surgery. Well off to the pool do exercice! Patti

Hi , I was to have surgery on my heel today. I went for my bootcamp yesterday, and while I was at the Dr.s I mentioned it and he said wait. Because an infection would mean that he would have to postpone my lap-band. No way! And the meds I would have to take for the foot would cause bleeding during the lap- band. so we were both glad I said something! First thing first and he said that as I loose weight it may help it any way. hope so! Lap -band August 8th!!!!!

I hear ya girls! It's a killer! I am finally having my left foot done July 28th, 1 week before being banded on August the 8th. Should be a fun few weeks. Afterwards I want to be able to walk for exercise and not be in constant pain. I had 2 of them for years and worked every day as a hair stylist! The shots worked off and on, but I'm tired f it. The thing the doc says is NO BAREFOOTIN' ever! even flip flops in the shower! Mine always was worse in summer . I'm scared about both operations. but it will be okay!:help:

Hi just wanted to say that I decided on the band, and my date is August 8th , with pre-op July 24th and the bootcamp July27th. It took longer than I thought, but it's comming up. Question is? How long really does it take before ya feel okay ,like work and driving. I will need you dolls to help me through this. Please keep in touch. Patti:clap2:

Hi Everyone,

My date is August 8th, I am so glad it is in site. I go to the support groups and read these posts also, it seemed like it would never come. do you need to do the liquid thing for weeks prior to it? I have not had the boot camp yet.

I will probably be some what depressed not being able to eat what I want, but damm thats what got me here in the first place. I have quit drinking and smoking 25 years ago because it was hurting my life. I wanted it for a little while but never now. The saame will be about food. Just another addiction. Sure I'll cry & jump around in my playpen for a while then the rewards will come. good health. looking and feeling better. that's what I read on here. So when I feel bad I will be on here looking for help. and giving it when I feel better. Thanks, Patti

Hi Angela, How are you doing now? Just thought I'd check up on you. I still have 1 doc to see. It's dragging out. but it will happen when it does. let me know how you are okay? Patti