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Well I have definately felt strange things...and have been convinced that I can feel the band as well... like jachut generally after exercising or doing something strenuous...It could be something different but I can certainly relate to kynekke feeling like their is an strange object in her tummy and not in the 'port' region either...higher up just under my ribs... becky

Welcome to LBT battleweary...what a name sounds like you've been through the hoops! I got banded in Australia so I cant tell you about your surgeon...but I just wanted to say congrats on your surgery date and I look forward to hearing of your progress. becky

Congrats on your surgery NN32 yes it does take awhile to get used to things... doesn't it? But dont fret I am sure your doing just fine! Dr's are great though to keep your mind at ease. Keep us posted. All the best Becky

Congrats on your surgery date SeattleEbeth. Woohoo! Yes it is a bit nerve wracking but just think of the benefits...Far more to loose if you don't than if you do! Keep us posted on your progress. becky

hi becki544 Welcome to lapband talk...great to see you here. check out this thread on low BMI Bandsters...http://www.lapbandtalk.com/lower-bmi-bandsters-t26697.html you may glean some info from there...as to the requirements for candidancy I don't really know but best of luck on your research. keep us posted. Becky

wow...I cant wait till it comes to NZ we are usually a year behind you guys! becky

How fustrating for you Rkidder...but I agree with the others...dont give up keep on persevering somewhere you will find an opportunity for you to go through with your plans. becky

congrats..msbuttercup...i wish i had the courage to cut up my creditcards too... becky

Scorpio darl...straight after surgery you are not supposed to be eating...you could dislodge the band...that is why the liquid diet is sooooo... important. you may not feel the 'restrictive' effects of the lapband itself till after your 2nd or 3rd fill but for now...try and stay on the liquid diet...get out and walk...that should take care of the gas pains and practice your deep breathing...I hope you feel better soon. I know it is hard sometimes to stay on track but it is so worth it in the long term...Chin up, allow yourself to heal then see how you feel...I am sure you will be alot more positive about things soon. becky

My dr did not require any kind of pre surgery diet...probably because I got it in Australia...I had the last supper the night before...I was soo.....full. I haven't eaten like that in a long time....Well obviously!!! becky

Welcome Wrestle01 to the beginning of your new life...I had lapband a year ago and I have never regretted it...Best wishes on your success...keep us posted. becky

Welcome Jodi my wake up call on how my x hubby thought about me and my weight was when i heard through a mutual source that at work he was laughing at me with his workmates and calling me a 'big fat slob who sits on the couch all day eating chocolate' man did it hurt! I had lapband surger two weeks after we separated and have never looked back...funny thing is now I am looking Way better he wants me back...my thoughts...if you couldn't love me the way I deserve when I was fat then why would I go back to you now that I am starting to look fantastic...I got sick of the sly comments he used to make about my weight when we were married...he used to really speak down at me and stopped taking me out to his friends place etc cause I guess he was embarassed about being seen with me...Now that is a horror story and I sincerely hope that it never happens to you...Sounds like your plans to have lapband to try and control your weight is very timely...I wish you all the best with your progress...keep us posted. I feel for you and totally understand what you are going through. becky

Welcome to LBT Jolene Best wishes in your search for a surgeon...I look forward to hearing of your progress on your way to the NEW YOU! becky

Welcome to LBT bulldog Congrats on your surgery...The best is yet to come...keep us posted. becky

Kaboom...I was really worried at my partners reaction...he did the same thing as your hubby and couldn't understand why I didn't just do Jenny Craig or something...It was quite humiliating made me feel like I was lazy and trying to take the 'easy way out'. I tried to explain the complications of my condition (hypothyroidism) and explained why it was incredibly difficult to loose weigh on my own...despite my many attempts...Lapband is an everyday occurence for these surgeons in whose capable hands we put our lives...the complications are are very, very, very rare occurence. Best wishes for your surgery Becky

Hey ya Lucygirl Welcome from Beautiful New Zealand...Great to see you here at LBT! Best wishes on your lapband investigations...keep us posted. becky

congrats on your pre-admit...it is a bit daunting i know...The night before my surgery I hardly slept so didn't have dreams at all...But this is the beginning of your bright and glorious future as the NEW YOU so although daunting it is also an incredibly exciting time... Best wishes Becky

Welcome arayofhope616 I had my lapband a year ago and as far as i am concerned it was a life saver and I dont regret it for the world! I am able to live a much more active life than I did previously. and i am really starting to enjoy life again...Best wishes on your own journey...I hope you find the answers you are looking for keep us posted on how you get along? I am looking forward to hearing more from you. becky

Congrats on your surgery date...and welcome Black Butterfly. Keep us posted on your progress. becky

Welcome mandilou You have come to the right place...and we are pleased to have you.. Best wishes in your quest for the new improved you. keep us posted. Becky

mariecarment Congratulations...yes it is kind of addicting isnt it...I burn the pavement 5 days a week for about 1 hour a day and i love how exilerating it makes you feel. Thanks for sharing. keep us posted. becky

Hi ya Rachel from Downunder (well New Zealand actually) Congrats on taking the first step...I have had my lapband for a year and wouldn't change it for the world...It has been such a liberating journey for me... Love your pic..you look like you are a girl with a lot of spunk! Welcome to LBT. Keep us posted. becky

Been there, done that, still there sometimes but getting better...Its an ongoing lifechange sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't...having the fill certainly does help but i have the problem that I see food i want to eat...even if I am not hungry persay so that is a deamon I am still dealing with...best luck for your fill. It is very exciting. I am having another on the 22nd so hopefully I will get to my 'sweet spot' becky

Wow! you go girl! Congrats...you'll be fine just be yourself! if he is meant to be he is meant to be...I have just recently tried my own hand at internet dating...I have met someone nice and we are corresponding for now...but I don't know if I will ever have the guts to actually meet with him for a real face to face date...that takes courage...and you obviously have it...Well done. another step in your journey to the new you! becky

I take liquid vitamins...works for me...but our brands in New Zealand are different from yours in US so i wont try and recommend any! hehehe!! becky