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Hi there phlyinphebee I found it difficult getting in and out of bed! I also had a 6 week yr old daughter at the time and I could hold her ok and carry her but picking her up from the ground or anywhere that I had to bend was a struggle...my mom fortunately was there to help me with her. becky

I was in a similar position I had a date a month away but they called me with a cancellation for the next week!!!! I chose the earlier date...I just wanted to get it out of the way and start getting on with my new life...so my advise is go for it! becky

Cherg All the above advise is good advise...please listen to reason. You are doing this for yourself to be healthier not to make yourself sicker...Talk to your dr and love yourself give yourself room to breath...its ok if you have slower weightloss a little unfill could help a lot...YOU CAN DO THIS! hugs becky

Gosh Becca that is surely going to be a feat for you but if you really want to GO FOR IT...make sure you do get enough walking done before hand though babe! you dont want to risk that particular complication. becky

Water, water, water and exercise helped me...I also took a little fiber granules which softened it some for it to come down. However, it still hurt like hell passing it though! (sorry for the unwanted visions) becky

one persons treat can be another persons poison!!! I ate a lot of poison this holiday...but I will make up for it. becky

I also had to wear stockings for 24 hrs post surgery for blood clots. becky

me too! me too! me too!...usually after eating too much...but it can be excruciating so I know what you are going through! becky

Hi The New Me Sorry to hear of your experience...I am sure lots of prebanders will appreciate this advice so thanks for sharing! I was one of the lucky ones who had an extremely experience surgeon and havent had any problems. But I hope your recovery is back on track now so that you can start this journey with confidence that despite all you have done the best thing for yourself and your future. keep us posted! becky

Welcome Syra and Congratulations on your surgery date! For me it took about 3-4 days to recover to the point that I could start power walking (exercise) and participate in life again. I hope it is the same for you. Best wishes and keep us posted on your progress. becky

For me it only took about 3-4 days to recover from my surgery but I didnt have a hernia operation at the same time so I cant say in your instance...Congrats on having the surgery anyway...and believe me stick in there the best is yet to come! becky

Good luck Denise...keep us posted. Wooohooo! the fun surely begins! becky

Welcome to LBT Paige It is great to see you here! failing finding an inperson support group I am sure you will find plenty of support here at lapband talk...keep us posted wont you? and best wishes on your new life, new body, and new you! becky

Good on you Teresa...you deserve this for yourself! Congrats on your surgery and weightloss so far...keep on posting. I have a feeling you are going to love your time as the newer, lighter fabuless you! becky

Welcome Barbara Congrats on your surgery...I know what you mean about Holiday Food! it sure tripped me up once or twice or like 1000 times over the holidays...But always tomorro to make up for it. Best wishes. becky

Welcome Honduras my only regret is similar to above...I have not been utilising the 'tool' for all its worth. Other than that it was the best thing I ever did. becky

Welcome Who's that girl!!! You sure are ALL THAT! for doing this amazing thing for yourself. Best wishes on your plans and keep us posted. becky

love 637. I havent been able to eat a handburger post lapband...but then again I have only tried once as a special treat...but couldn't eat more than two bites before it all started to try and come right back up again! With lapband you relationship with food changes you are no longer eating for the sake of it but you are learning to eat yourself slim. you may find once you get banded that hamburgers don't hold their appeal the same us they used to. Best wishes on your research. Becky

Jeanette Welcome to Lapband Talk. Your story is incredibly similar to the rest of us here at LBT. So we totally know what you mean when you say you have struggled with weight issues. For me lapband was just the change I needed and I have never regreted it. Here's hoping that all goes well with your insurance and/or telling your husband. keep us posted. becky

Rosierdays. Good luck on your surgery...pop back when you can and let us know how you went! I am looking forward to getting to know a lighter, happier you! Becky

I know...I had no idea how they actually do it until I saw that vid... pretty awesome! :bananapartyhat:

I cant even cheat on my estranged husband! we have been separated for a year and both of us are not interested in getting back together but we are holding off on formalising things while we both get our lives together to make sure. Maybe the right person hasn't come along for me... lord knows I have urges...but for me though our marriage maybe nearly over I cannot bring myself to even talk to another guy let alone cheat on my x. :bananapartyhat: becky

Also the most obvious reason could be difference of scales!!! was it the same scales in exactly the same position which you weighed yourself pre and post...my drs scales are a lot more flattering than my own...I like getting weighed there cause I am always about 6lbs lighter than what my home scales say!!!hehehe but for personal reasons I go by my home scales as these are the most regular ones that I use. :bananapartyhat: becky

oh cuddlebug we have all been there! me perhaps more than others. I will say what I always say to myself...one day at a time. there is always tomorro. I have so called 'cheated' heaps (although cheating post lapband is far different from cheating prelapband) however, so far so good am still loosing weight and still feeling no negative affects to my band. I am a calculated cheater though! I think...if I eat this I will probably have to do a 10k walk tomorro! let me tell you sometimes that alone is more than enough to stop me from doing it!!! Best wishes. :bananapartyhat: becky

Gabi one day at a time if you fall off the bandwagon today you always have tomorro. Personally, if I eat something I shouldn't I go for a 1hr power walk to at least try and cancel out some of its negative affects...Carrot cake is my nemesis Grrrr! :bananapartyhat: becky