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I think I am fine but my hubby may want to disagree... lol He says they put in the lap band and took out my nice calmness and libido (only he would say that). I have talked to my docs about it and the opinion varies... from hormonal (weight loss has been steady so hormones are now working) to the plain old emotional stuff that goes on with such life changing things...

I have lost a little close to 40lbs but I have lost about 23 inches. I have saggy tummy, arms that could slap you in the face and saggy inner thighs... I work out 3-4 times a week at curves and walk on the off nights. I was not prepared mentally for such sagginess so soon either- I knew I would need plastic surgery and would need to wait at least 1 year but I feel like I could easily get it now and loose about 60 lbs no prob with the extra skin--- Let me know what you figure out and what works for you! Good luck!

If you stick to your post-op meal plan that you, your doctor and dietician set for you and you continue to exercise (which is MOST important) you WILL lose weight and the appointment will be just a formality.... Keep your chin up and measure your foods, remember to drink or eat enough protein and you will be on the road to a better recovery- The people here are wonderful and are very open about their experiences etc.. Feel free to ask anyone anything! Good luck!

I too had a similar problem but I was so afraid to eat anything with Bread right after my band I avoided ANYTHING with any type of bread or starch. This forced me to eat more fruit, veggies, Protein and healthier things... Now even though I can eat it if I want to- I no longer "crave" it and have learned in the process to make better food choices- When I crave chocolate- I eat a Protein Bar or a SF pudding, When I crave potatoe chips- I will eat a rice cake or a popcorn cake or some nuts to cure the salt I want. There is always substitutes available if you are open to new ideas....

I am sure any specialist/dietician/nutritionist would agree with me in that if you dont personally prepare something you have NO CLUE what is actually in it. Fast food got us ALL where we are today and there is very little healthy fast food out there- Even if you go to Nature's Table or a Natural food place... There are TONS of hidden carbs, sugars preservatives etc.... Look up the nutritional content on one of the salads at wendy's, mcdonalds or even burger king- Loaded with hidden sodium and sugars not to mention god knows what else they dont list..... I have avoided fast food and don't miss it :biggrin:

I was banded 4/2/09 with a 14 cc band and currently have fills = 5 cc's total...

my bad... it is lapband.com and if you click on life after surgery then under support or partners it will come up with a link to curves- it states you get a 2 week free membership and other deals like 50% off membership fee and discounted monthly rates... when i first went they (at my curves) didnt know anything about this- i had to print it and show them and then they were glad to offer the deal.... hope this helps!

I go to curves 4x a week and yes they know about my band. They have a corporate sponsorship with lapband inc and you get a discount... They are very supportive and congratulate me daily on my success...

Only 4 months post op- I have lost 39 lbs and am BELOW 400lbs!!!! yeah!!!! I lost 17lbs this past month to make my total 39 ... The first thing I thought was OMG! I only have 60 more lbs to go before I'll have lost 100 lbs..... I have a whole new sense of euphoria right now.....

oops... forgot to say that what i listed is individual stuff not all together... it is either/or... didnt want ya'll to think weird thoughts.... :wink:

I have my largest meal at breakfast, middle of day is medium and hardly anything at night- So my "breakfast" variates depending on my mood... Often I will make eggs with ham and cheese or Quaker oatmeal bar with a cup of decaf coffee Oatmeal Grits 2 peices of string cheese I also make a ham and cheese wrap and cut it into sushi like size bites and munch in the morning..... Good luck!

:wink: Tonight at dinner I slimed for the first time.... I was eating pizza which I have had before and dont know if i didnt chew enough or ate too fast but it was not fun nor pretty.... Finally after much "sliming" and burping and damn near almost vomiting I felt better.... stopped immediately and waited 30 min and finished my needing to feel full with a Protein shake... All is now good in the hood again....

Today I was awarded the prize for the most inches lost for the month of July at my Curves club... I was stoked!!! 11.5 inches the first month YEAH!!!!!:biggrin: My new motto: Keep on keepin on.... :biggrin:

Since being banded 4/2/09 My husband and I (8 years) have had problems but I know it is me. I think they put the band in and took the libido out... :crying: I have talked to my doctor and because I had a few other health issues it has been decided that I have had somewhat of a hormonal rush but in the opposite direction.... I have talked to other females my age who were also banded and they ahve also shared similar stories of feeling forced for lack of a better word to have relations etc and just not feeling like in the mood. For me personally- it has nothign to do with the way I look- I look better now than ever i just dont have the energy to do it....

I am the "middle" people. I work VERY hard to have VERY little... I bust my A$$ to live pay check to pay check- And in doing my job I must submit to random drug screening which I have no problem submitting to dont get me wrong.... Being in the medical field for the the last 20 years and more specifically neurology at this point- I cannot tell you how many people have come into the ER strung up on dope with seizures, unresponsiveness etc... and are on Medicaid, Medipass, Disability etc.... I I have to work and their idea of "work" is to "work" the system then by all means they should have to submit to it too.... If they have the $$ to buy the drugs in the first place why do they need assistance- I couldnt afford to buy a bag of pot if I neded to and I work 40+hours and then some!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THOSE are the ones that need to be cut off- The people on disability who doctor shop for pain meds and such--- THOSE are the ones who should be cut off... Rehabilitation only works for those who want to get help- Most of the people on assistance do nothing for themselves and expect everything to be handed to them therefore rehab wont work-Plus there are so many under or non-insured people who are struggling now there are just not enough beds/room for the truly down and outers effected by the economy right now.... The entire public assistance program needs to be revamped and re-become assistance- not a way of life... hrmf.. i feel better now...:juggle:

If every recipient who was on any type of government assistance program was required to go thru random drug testing and lost benefits the moment they tested positive- thre would be a jazillion xtra dollars able to be spent elsewhere...

2 years ago I had a severe vitD deficiency that was causing me a lot of other health related issues. When we found out I was put on a RX of like a million units every other day for 4 weeks then a daily dose of 4000u every day then after a few months it was creeping back to normal and I could do 2000u a day. At the time of my surgery it was normal and now I just use my Viactive multivitamin and if I start to feel any joint pain or "weirdness" like I felt before I will "pop" an extra pill that day... But once it got normal I felt 100% better and never would have thought that was the problem-- I live in Florida and dont "lay out" so to speak but I did make a more positive effort to get some more sun as well.... Hope you feel better soon!

I NEVER burped b4 my band- now I can take a sip of water and sound like a grown man burping... :scared2:there are days that I am more out of breath than others- mostly around the fill time or my period cycle... Good luck with your journey...

Do you have any secret for releiving gas (aside from farting?):scared2: I didnt know if beano worked or papaya or anything.... It doesnt matter what I eat or when- I have terrible gas (farting and shortly after burping) all the time.... NEVER had this problem pre-band...

1.Were You Named After Anyone? nope 2. When was the Last time You Cried? last night 3. Do You like Your Handwriting? yes 4. What Is Your Favorite Lunch meat? publix sweet cooked ham 5. Do You have Kids? yes 1- christopher 6.If You were Another Person, Would You be Friends with You? of course 7. Do you use Sarcasm a lot? daily 8. Do You still have Your Tonsils?nope 9. Would You Bungee Jump? hell to the no way 10. What is Your Favorite Cereal? pre band- coco puffs after surg- shredded wheat strawberry 11. Do You untie Your Shoes when You take them off? no 12. Do You think You are Strong? mentally yes- physicall- getting there 13. What is Your Favorite Ice Cream? ben and jerrys chubby hubby 14. What is the First thing You notice about People? their smile 15, Red or Pink? neither 16. What is The least thing You like about Yourself? my current weight 17. Who do You Miss the Most? my g'ma 18. What Color Pants and Shoes are Wearing now? jeans and tennies- blue 19. What was the Last thing You Ate? ensure yum yum 20, What are You listening to now? key board strokes 21 If You were a Crayon what Color would You be?violet 22. Favorite Smells? the ocean, a baby, cool water perfume 23. Favorite Sports to Watch? ultimate fighter and U of Miami football 24. Hair Color?dark brown reddish 25. Do You Wear Contacts? nope=- must wear glasses 26. Favorite Food? pre band- pizza, cheeseburgers... post band- cottage cheese, string cheese, chicken 27. Scary Movies, or Happy Endings? def happy endings 28. Last Movie You saw? no idea 29, Color Shirt/Blouse You are Wearing? black 30. Summer or Winter? winter in florida 31. Favorite Dessert? pre band- any now- not too much 32, Favorite Place ever Traveled? st marten 33, Where would You like to Travel Next?anywhere 34. What Book are Reading now? how to loose weight with meditation 35, Where were You Born?dubuque iowa 36. Big Band or Rap? rap 37. Interesting Fact about Me? I will tell you like it is... i dont hold back 38. What did You Watch on Televison Last Night?big brother 39. Beatles or Rolling Stones? beatles 40. Do You have a Special Talent? thats a secret :tongue_smilie:

Well after my appt yesterday with both my surgeon and PCP it was determined the discomfort was from working out harder and using muscles that have not been used in like 4 EVER!!!

I know it isnt heartburn- I take 40mg of omeprazole a day- and yes i have been doing curves x 1 month- my workouts just got more intense last week- funny.. never thought it was that but now that you mention it it does feel like i just did a thousand sit ups.... weird....:tongue_smilie:

For the last 3 days or so I have had this weird senstaion under my rib cage on both sides. It feels as if someone is sitting on my chest- I dont have any chest pain and am not wheezing- I am able to eat, no vomiting or diarhea or fevers. I feel fuller sooner since this started and was just wondering if anyone else has experienced this. I was home for the long weekend and was able to lay around but now that I am back to work and sitting and moving it sometimes is sharp on the left side- If I didnt know any better it feels like gallstones (but on the wrong side) and I have no gallbladder or appendix.... Weird huh? Any advice would be helpful- I have appt with mydoc on Friday. :tongue_smilie:

with the curves smart program you are tested by one of the staff on each machine to check and moniter your endurance and strength and range of motion. the machines then light up red, yellow or green to let you know how you are doing based on how you tested. the program keeps track of how you are doing and lets you know how you need to excel and tracks your progress. it also tells you how many calories you burn each work out and the average for every 10 sessions. it is awesome because it also raises you at various stage from beginner to excellent as needed. i;m not an expert but i think i explained it right...