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Welcome to LBT texasmom You sure have got an exciting journey ahead of you...I had my lapband over a year ago now and I told people upfront that I was having it... some couldn't understand but most did and I have had their support and encouragement all the way through still they, having not had it themselves it has been hard for them to adapt to my own change of eating habits etc but joining lapband talk has meant I can communicate with many others that know exactly what I am going through...So this site has been really instrumental/inspiring to my own lapband journey. I wish you all the best as you begin your new life. There will be plenty of challenges/fustrations ahead of you but i can assure you the benefits far outweigh the negatives...I have never regretted my lapband and i hope that, should you decide to go ahead, you will never regret yours. Keep us posted. :eek: Becky

Hi ya Tiffany Welcome to LBT sure glad you found us...Well you have started an exciting, challenging and sometimes overwhelming journey but the benefits are so wonderful...so in affect this is the beginning of the rest of your life...LBT is a great place for information, for support, for advice everything you need as you begin your journey...I have had my lapband now for over a year and it has literally saved my life...I still have a way to go but there is a certain peace in knowing that I am going to get there allbeit eventually...And though I am not at my goal yet I have a new lease on life, I am doing things now I never thought possible, and my self esteem has grown in leaps and bounds...I wish you well as you begin your own journey. and if I can be of assistance please don't hesitate to PM or Email me...My door is always open. Keep us posted on your progress and if you find lapband is right for you then i am sure you wont regret it. :eek: Becky

Weeeee! You go girl! that is fantastic news...what a wonderful exilerating feeling! Well done! :eek: Becky

I feel my port too but that I have been told is normal...I am less aware of it now than i was in the initial stages. however, sometimes it is uncomfortable when I sleep on the side that it is on...I have felt a little pain at times. :eek: becky

Jocelin02 Welcome to lapband talk...Its great that you have found us...Congrats on your weightloss so far that is fantastic and may there by many more to come. We are a very supportive community...I have had my lapband since oct 05 so I am one year in but so far, as hard as it has been at times, I have no regrets...I hope that it will be the same for you. keep us posted wont you! :eek: Becky

Congrats STephanee that is fantastic news...best wishes. I hope all goes smoothly for you from now on. :eek: Becky

Hi dani1397 What you are going through is completely normal...I felt like I was starving 3 weeks post op...but you need to know it is VERY important that you try to stick to the rules post op...if you don't it can lead to slippage and other complications...now is the time for you to heal...keep with the program..you may not notice a big difference yet you may not even notice until your 3 or 4th fill...I am on my 4th fill and I am still hungry...I haven't reached my 'sweet spot' yet...but while you wait for it to 'kick in' try to make the best choices you can relating to food, exercise etc etc...I am sure you have realised by now that lapband is not a 'easy' road but with commitment it is a very worth while road to take...best wishes and keep us posted...there is heaps of support to be found here and we are always here...Feel free to pm/email me at any time if you want advice or encouragement or just someone to vent too...My door is always open to ANYBODY! :eek: Becky

Hi heather...I had lapband over a year ago now and it has been a challenging long journey which required alot of lifestyle sacrifices...but i don't regret it for the world and the results have far outweighed the challenges...Congratulations on realising you want something more for your life...and best wishes in your research...If you find that lapband is right for you I am sure you wont regret it... keep us posted and welcome to lapband talk :eek: becky

Welcome to LBT steve! Congratulations on beginning your Lapband journey. I hope it all goes well/Quickly for you. keep us posted. :welldone2: becky

I spent about 3 days in hospital. but that was in Australia. :welldone2: Becky

Welcome...Bwaydiva Congrats on making the first steps to the newer lighter improved you...Best wishes on your journey and search for a Dr. Keep us posted! :welldone2: becky

Wow! congratulations jachut! you are my hero...I never would have thought that one day I could be running a marathon but if you can...then I can. You are a true inspiration. :welldone2: becky

Best wishes to you All I hope the new year brings better news for you. keep us posted. :welldone2: becky

I am with you Terrilen! mine have gotten longer too! :welldone2: becky

Congratulations on your Bandaversary! Well done... You have come a long way! and have every reason to be so pleased at yourself...I cant wait till I can feel the same way about myself looking in the mirror! :welldone2: becky

You go girl! Congrats on your fantastic compliment! I love your last statement... Glory in the sun of that compliment you deserve every bit of the warmth! :welldone2: becky

hmmm interesting...my personal view it doesnt matter what denomination you are as long as you believe in jesus christ as your personal saviour and walk in his steps (as much as possible...we are all human) however, a line has to be drawn somewhere there are certain biblical standards that have to be followed there are many groups that call themselves 'christian' but their beliefs are warped and so far away from what the bible actually says...so yea...we need to agree to disagree. I would still 'love' and 'fellowship' with them as friends and/or acqauintences but as far as allowing them to speak into my life and my christian walk...I would have to put up the boundaries. :welldone2: Becky

sucking on a nugget, indeed! I would rather suck on some chocolate! mmmmm yummy! :welldone2:

No complications for me...I guess I am Not the one in a million. A good thing...my advice...obey the rules, and think positively and you shouldn't have a problem! :welldone2: becky

Happy Birthday Neal! Wow! another year older...Another kilo lighter congrats. and may there be many more to come :welldone2: Becky

Wow its a far cry from my Crooner music! ie Ella Fitzgerald, Westlife, Diana Ross....I think I will stick to them though...How depressing some of that 'emo' music is. :welldone2: Becky

Hehehe! I like the advice Faybie...and it works! as soon as I think i need to go for my walk...I change into my sneakers (walking shoes) even if I dont go immediately having the sneakers on is a reminder of what i am going to do...so it is easier just to put the kids in the pram and GO! :welldone2: Becky

I started it when beginning the mushies stage... :welldone2: Becky

Welcome to LBT bleb0803 Congrats on begining your journey to lapbandland...I is a very exciting new start for your life! Wow and you are already on your way....Fantastic work with you weightloss so far...Best wishes on getting your surgery date. Keep us posted. :welldone2: BECKY

Welcome RobinM Chewing is the key to not PB...I find that if I am eating on the run or not concentrating i will PB but mostly it is not a problem as long as i am conscious of what i am doing...so PB'ing neednt be a problem if you Chew, Chew, Chew. :welldone2: Becky