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yes i get the same pain too...mostly at night when I am lying down..have always wondered what it is...but it is not so bad that it causes extreme discomfort yet...might discuss it with my dr next week... :xena_banana: becky

Welcome transformer... sounds you like you are on the right track to preparation...Congrats on your surgery date..you have come to the right place for support and information...It is great to have you here...keep us posted on your progress :xena_banana: becky

Welcome Conniesueb Congrats on the beginning of the rest of your life...great to hear everything is going great! I have had the lapband since oct 05 and am loving it...a bit of a slow looser but still loosing so all good! Keep us posted on your progress. :xena_banana: becky

I enjoyed having creamy soups during my 2nd week post surgery... I regularly had smoothies/milkshakes etc... my favorite..was low fat milk, banana, tsp honey, tsp malt, all blended together until smooth... but I also blended bananas/yoghurt/orange juice together to make a great smoothy... :xena_banana: becky

I had creamed pumpkin soup...when I had to go out for a birthday dinner 10days post surgery. It was yum and most of my friends understood why i couldn't order something solid.. :xena_banana: becky

I take thyroxin or my hypothyroidism fortunately they are tiny pills so i dont have problems taking them normally however i have liquid panadeine for headaches and stuff. :xena_banana: becky

I cant wait to lose 100...I have lost 84lb in 2 years but only 46lb in the 14months post lapband..guess i am a slow looser too. :xena_banana: becky

yes for me keeping busy, doing regular exercise...and watching my eating at times when i am 'emotional' work for me in maintaining my weight... :xena_banana: becky

Hi Blownaway...Welcome I think you are doing the right thing by including your mom in on a consult with the doc...she might have a lot more peace once her questions get answered...but regardless I suggest you listen to her concerns...weigh them and then decide what is best for YOU and your health.. :xena_banana: becky

mine is lowfat milk and milo...just before bed...gives me a great sleep all night! :xena_banana: Becky

juliegeraci Wow! you are doing soooo well. Don't be discouraged...they say loosing the weight slower means more chance of you keeping it off... Although I have lost 84 kgs alltogether only 46lb has been post lapband surgery and I had lapband surgery in October 05 that is almost 14 months ago... As long as the scale is staying put or going down you don't have anything to worry about...just enjoy your new found lease on life...and the excitement of seeing the gradual body/shaping changes. :xena_banana: Becky

Carlene...very nice you go girl! I like the gauchos...very 'in' :xena_banana: becky

Terrilean I know its hard to stop a habit (ie eating frostys) but why not replace that for something that is a bit more healthy...Find something healthy that you like and stick with it...thats what i do.... :xena_banana:

Best wishes in your search Tina of Texas...as you can see there are heaps of great drs in mexico...I am sure you will find one that is right for you. :xena_banana: Becky

As Scarlet (Gone with the wind) puts it so eloquently...Tomorro is another day... :xena_banana: Becky

Suzy yes it is hard...there are a whole heap of lifestyle changes to be made with a lapband... but think back to why you are doing this? If you want a healthier, happier, more fulfilled life then battle through...the results far outway the sacrifices made to get there...We have all been there and felt what you are feeling but we battled through...lived to tell the tale and now...well, the fruit is in the puddin or so to speak... If you need come back to LBT daily...read through the running totals of people that have lost weight on this forum...PM/Email or MSN me at any time when you need encouragement...we are ALL here to help you through this...so that when you get to where alot of us are now...you will beable to say the same thing to a lapband newbie who is experienceing then what you have gone through now...Live each day as it comes...make the best decision that you can in that day...cause you have always got tomorro...and the next, and the next and the rest of your long/healthy life. :xena_banana: Becky

Sorry to hear of your Disillusionment but perhaps that is a good thing...your eyes have now been opened so that you can realistically see the pros and cons and that lapband is not an easy/quick fix...For me it was a life saver and I don't regret it for a moment...best wishes on your decision making. :xena_banana: Becky

Joyce Burg I was saddened to hear of your current difficulties/challenges...if you ever want someone to chat to...track me down you can PM/Email/MSN or whatever...I am here for you if you want to chat. Best wishes Becky :xena_banana:

Hi Zannie I had my surgery in October 05...I have had 4 fills since...still am not at my 'sweet' spot yet so still get a bit hungry quicker... I eat the usual a couple of pieces of toast for breakfast a pita bread with a bit of cheese for lunch and Meat and vegetables (well cooked) for tea...I don't eat red meat cause it is a bit harder to chew into the small bits you need to get it comfortably through the band but i enjoy chicken/fish/pork etc....I still can eat more than most prob 1 cup instead of the recommended half a cup but that may change on my next fill... overall I am loosing weight slowly and loving the lapband... Best wishes Becky :xena_banana:

Welcome Wendy... Good luck with your insurance approval... Keep us posted. :xena_banana: becky

Welcome to lapband talk LeeNWIndy29 Great to see you here...LBT is certainly the place to come to hook up with people in your own area...If you don't find someone there are heaps of people on this site who will totally relate to all the stages of your lapband journey...the advent of Internet has made the world so much smaller... Best wishes on your surgery...We look forward to hearing of your progress. :xena_banana: Becky

Sorry to hear of your fustration... We have all been there. It would indeed be great if you had lapband then we would have more to discuss...but it is great that you are here if only to get inspiration and support in your current predicament...I heard something in an earlier post about some forum that offer free lapband trouble is I cant remember where it was...hopefully another member will have a clearer memory than me... i wish you all the best. :xena_banana: Becky

Welcome StacyBee160 and Welcome llowe You guys have come to the right place for support/inspiration/encouragement and all the information about lapband that you will need... Make sure you keep us posted on your progress...I have had lapband since Oct 05 and it is the best decision i ever made...so far no major complications and I am loosing weight...ok allbeit slowly but still I am fitter and healthier than ever.. I wish you all the best :xena_banana: Becky

hi there susannah dont get discouraged i love my lapband and have had an unproblematic time with it...in fact the it has probably saved my life! I have been able to avoid a lot more imminent health problems that i would have had if i had of stayed morbidly obese...so all good here...there is hope for you... becky

Hi Sarah Im becky and I used to live in melbourne, then moved to tasmania but now I am in NZ...I hope to move near melbourne in Geelong mid-end of 07. I had my lapband in OCT 05 so far i have lost around 84lb or 38kgs...Welcome to LBT it is a great place to get support... you can also email or private message me at any time... keep me posted on your progress. Becky