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Its normal to be scared. Its already been about two years since I had my lapband and I have only lost around 40ish pounds. Its not as much as I wanted to be because as you stated, I LOVE TO EAT! lol I have found out that this is all a process; its a journey. You'll come to terms with everything and the biggest best advice I can give you is to seek professional therapy to why you have gained weight and why you love to eat. I have been in therapy for about 4 years now and I'm so happy now, so better then I was before I had my lapband, that now I don't care what I weigh or etc. But now that I'm truly happy, I'm ready to lose weight, for me, to be healthy and live a longer life. I had my lapband appointment last week and lost 2 lbs. And I realized that I haven't gained anything back!!! So I'm def happy and grateful for that. Best of luck to you! Chris

Hello All, Thank God, I have had no complications or any serious problems with my band, that's what keeps me motivated, well, at times haha. Anyway, I know I'm not in the best shape of my life but I never felt this way. I noticed that after my filling (3rd one) for the last 2 weeks, I have been out of breath easily, I get winded even going down the stairs. I don't get dizzy, or anything like that. Can it be due to the filling? Maybe because I'm not eating as much? I haven't been eating anything just crackers, cheese and Soup mostly. Does anyone else get like that after a filling? Thanks, Chris

I remember being in so much pain after my surgery, but because I had so much gas in my stomach, I thought my stomach was rejecting my band. I had nausea as well and sometimes I had the feeling of throwing up but it all passed after 2 weeks. Give it time, stay positive and think why you got the band in the first place. I just don't understand or see the point of filling the band at surgery? Thats insane, I really don't hear that in NYC. Feel better!

I'm in the same boat, you can see my port, its like a big lump just sitting there but it really doesn't bother me, actually I kinda like it, its a daily reminder why I went for surgery and to never go back to where I was. Lost 36lbs so far! And I showed my Nurse, doctor and they said its fine, nothing to worry about hehe Chris

I just had my first fill yesterday (3 cc) and I felt the liquid go in... it was wierd but I personally felt it... The nurse had no problems getting into my port ( thank God) Best of luck Chris

When everytime you pass by your co-workers and they shout out, "hey there SKINNY!" I love this lol

Well lets hope I wont have any problems lol What I miss most is Rice, chicken and bread, oh yea and eggs hehe yum! Thanks

Hey guys, question here. Well, I got banded 4/2 (yay go me!) lol Well tomorrow I start eating mushee stuff and im very excited but I've been researching alot of post about what to eat, what not to eat, etc... I'm noticing that most or alot of people seem to all agree that bread is a big no no... why is that? why does bread get easily stuck for many? Are there some out there that have no problem eating bread? I'm asking because I'm a huge bread eater (whole wheat or whole grain of course)... and I'm hoping I can still have bread lol... Thanks Chris

I understand what you mean Kimo, I'm like well, I can do these changes without the band, so why bother? But I then saw the band as a "tool" instead as an answer to my obesity. Before, I would go straight to the store from work buy junk food especially Icecream and go home, have dinner and eat a pint of icecream with whip cream right after dinner lol... I can't do that now... My problem is PORTAIN control.. I knew that band would help me with that. Of course, I have other emotional eating problems but I'm seeking therepy for that and it helps, I'm not perfect but I know that the band is going to lead me to the right direction. You have to do what works for you and there's no easy way when you're battling to losing weight. Goodluck on your journey. Chris

Please keep us updated.... Hope all is well with you.

Yea, I remember the first time i went to semenar, right off the back i wasn't qualified because I was under 5lbs or so... i was so mad, well............ a year later, i was like 25lbs over! lol... banned 4/2... and lost about 33lbs so far hehe...

I was banned 4/2... it didnt hit me till the nite before surgery lol its normal, and is the best decision i could had made. keep us posted.

Hey Guys, I finally got banned 4/2! I woke up from the hospital in moderate pain but most of it was half pain and half of discomfort. Well, I have a few concerns now and I need your guys opinions who have been banned already. At first, I need ALOT of gas and unfortunately I wasn't passing them so that didn't help, I got home 2 days after and was up till 4 am because I felt like I needed to throw up. I had diarrhea and felt nausea due to having so much gas and not being able to pass it. I had eaten at the hospital (liquids, Jello) and felt ok. Thank God that 2 days later I was passing them and was able to feel a bit better. But now I have this tightness that extends from my throat to all the way to my stomach. I don't think its the band, although I can't be sure. The doctor had told me that I had a small hernia on my throat ( I think throat) and if they felt if it was going to be a problem they would fix it, if not they would leave it alone. Now every time I drink something I can feel my chest getting real tight (no pain just discomfort where I have to lay down) and where I get the urge to hiccup. I haven't called the doctors because I don't feel its an emergency but I will call him tomorrow and set an appointment. I'm kinda upset he didn't tell him if he fixed it or not...Grrr... Anyway, do you guys know this feeling? Is this normal or something I should be concerned about? All I had to "eat" today was a 1/4 of Protein shake, 1/4 apple juice and 1/4 Water and I feel like I ate a freaking cow lol... Thanks for reading Chris

I had to do the 6month pre-op diet documentation...Grrrrr... But its basically the same process. 1- Attend a seminar of your choice, I choose a location as near as it could be where I lived lol 2- I had to get some (alot) test of course, you send all that info to your doctor and your bariatric surgeon etc. 3- Follow up with your doctor 6months. 4- See a nutrionist, psychologist and Nurse so they can further explain the process 5- When 6months are up, send all info to the Nurse, they fax the info to the insurance co. 6- Wait.................... to hear a reply LOL 7- Nurse calls, tells you if you were approved or not for sugery. I was approved :ohmy: 8- Make an appointment with my Nutrtionist to take measurements of my body fat, etc... Further explain what I'll be eating or not for liquid diet 2 weeks. 9- Had to see the surgeon so he can again explain the lapband etc... 10- They call, and tell you date of surgery. 9- Surgury Date 4/2 WOOT! Thats basically it, seems complicated but it really isn't. Luckily, the staff are so friendly, helpful and so professional that they remember me everytime I call lol I love them. Best, Chris