tlhamilton

I went back to work after 1 week, but I do have a desk job.

Had my first fill today and have to say it was not as bad as I was thinking it was going to be...no big deal. Now I figure the real work begins as to finding out what foods cause problems and which don't. Very excited to start this part of my journey.

By Cinco De Mayo I would like to loose 15 lbs. Tif

When I asked my doctor the same question he said there really wasn't a difference. He said that he kinda makes the decision when he gets in there. I have the Lap Band one.

I wait at least 30 minutes.

I always drank alot while eating too....but since having the surgery I try not to even put a drink near me. I put it in the kitchen and force myself to finish eating...wait 30 minutes and then drink. It has only been 21 days since my lap band was put in but I am finding it easier to do. I do have a hard time with the 30 before because with my job I don not always know exactly when I am going to go to lunch...but I do my best. Tif

It is understandable to be scared....but I had the surgery 3 weeks ago (and yes it is still early). I have not slimed (yet), the pb's can be very uncomfortable just try not to eat too much, that is the only time I feel uncomfortable until I pb.

Congratulations!

Mine was inpatient due to my insurance requiring it. The nurses were great!

The sugar free Jello Brand, Chocolate Mint Fudge is awesome! I get to add oatmeal, scrambled eggs and cottage cheese on Tuesday...other than that I have been eating soups (broth or cream), sf jello, sf pudding, sf applesause. So looking forward to Tuesday!

Just hang in there....that is what I am telling myself. Dr Soong has me going to semi soft at the two week mark...do you know what Dr. Teng does?

ebar...it pretty much stops after I eat or drink something, so just a few seconds.

I have heard gurgling (and I am 3 days shy of two weeks post-op) but I mine is just because I am so darn hungry yesterday and today :-)

Congrats on your weight loss, keep up the good work. Tif

Congrats Shanya... so far it has not been too bad, yesterday and today I have been super hungry (they said this would happen with the loss of weight and stomach swelling going down). But I am telling myself to be good and stick with the soups, jello, pudding and it will pay off.

I am only eating what I am suppose to be, have slipped and had a nibble of soft cheese last night. He said I can start eggs, oatmeal and cottage cheese on Tuesday which is the two week mark....I am very excited. Congrats on your loss so far that is very exciting. I can't wait to be under the 200 mark. Yes Dr. Soong gave me his email, he answered either the same day or the next which really suprised me. I go back on March 30th for my first fill.... a little scared but I will handle it.

I would say it is because there is no fill or very little fill in your band.

I have a desk job so I was back to work in a week. Banded March 3rd, 2009 in Las Vegas

I was banded by Dr. Soong in Vegas. Anyone else out there?

I was banded on March 3rd in Las Vegas. Tif

I had my surgery with Dr. Soong on March 3rd, 2009. He was great. And don't let the North Vista Hospital worry you all the staff there were awesome!

Hello BigAl, I went with the band because with everything I read it said less chance of saggy skin, but no guarntees.

Thanks Becky! Definatly never thought I would be excited about that stuff but I am..lol

I was banded on the 3rd. My doctor told me I would be very gassy due to having air filled into my stomach for the surgery. I had a follow up yesterday and told him I was still having alot of gas and he said it was totally normal. So I think you might be gassy no matter what for a bit.

Hello, my name is Tiffany, I am new to the group and live in the Las Vegas area. I was banded on March 3rd, 2009. On my follow up appt with my dr. 3-9 I was down 11 lbs...he did explain once I am out of the liquid phase that is what I should loose in a month (not a week) which I am totally fine with. I choose the lap band for the slower weight loss and thusly hopefully more nutrients and less saggy skin. Next week he said I can add scrambled eggs, cottage cheese and oatmeal to my diet....I have never looked forward to something so much. Thanks for listening.