FailureIsntAnOption

That's a good point. Since you have a few days before surgery why don't you call your surgeon's office and find out about the post-op diet they want you to follow. Then you can be all prepared ahead of time.

Congratulations and welcome!

Although I am much older then you are (45), my starting weight was 330 two weeks pre-op. Surgery day I was 319. That was only a few months ago. My surgery was April 17, 2009. What silly questions do you have? I will try to help you as much as I can. I actually have a daughter your age so I'm sure I will be able to relate to you.

You will need some clear Protein such as Isopure or IDS. I'm sure there are others you can purchase as well. I really don't think it will be in your best interest to return to work on Monday.

I totally agree with parrotheadCathy

In my case I have to watch what I eat in order to loose weight even with the band. I do not eat junk food at all. I exercise daily and really work hard to loose the weight. My weakness is not chips, candy, Cookies or cake. My weakness is margaritas. If I could just not give into my cravings for margaritas I would have it made. Even though I do cheat with alcohol, I am still loosing weight pretty steadily. I recommend that you start keeping a food journal. There are several places online that you can do this or just simply buy yourself a small note pad and start keeping track of your food and Water intake. By doing this you will be able to look back and reference what you have been eating and figure out why you are not loosing. I eat between 1000-1200 calories each day. If I have a margarita or two, I try and calculate them into my daily calorie intake. But I always focus on getting my 70 grams of Protein and at least 64 oz of water each day. Without my protein I lack the energy for my workouts. I'm sure that if you check with your surgeon's office or meet with a nutritionist you can get a specific diet plan to follow that will aid in your weight loss effort. Good luck to you!

I've noticed that lately when I am in the midst of typing a sentence I suddenly cannot remember how to spell a simple 4 or 5 letter word. Sometimes the word I'm looking for completely escapes my mind. I don't know if aging is causing this or perhaps medication, stress?????? Don't know but I sure wish I knew how to fix the problem because it frustrates the heck out of me. It is especially bothersome when some know it all feels the need to rip you apart over a simple misspelling or lapse of memory.

There was a discussion last week you may find interesting if you can ignore the bickering. Here is the thread: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f178/please-help-98595/

Congratulation! I too just broke my 3 week plateau. I lost 2 pounds.

I love my band. It has given control of my weight back to me. I'm sure you will find mixed reviews but, if you are committed to making the band work then you will do great. Enjoy the journey!

Having any surgery is scary. Just remember the surgery is very short. Only about 30 minutes. You will wake up in control of your weight for the first time ever. Be excited! Surgery day is the first day of your new life.

I agree that you should call your Doc. I remember not being able to eat much the first 10 days after my surgery. Not much appetite but as the days went by my appetite grew. I had a pretty big weight loss in the first month. Do call your Doc and ask though.

I sure will. Enjoy your weekend.

Does anybody here watch The Simpsons? Do you know the character Comic Book Guy? I do believe we have our very own version of Comic Book Guy right here in LBT. LMAO! If you don't know the character I urge you to Google it. There really is humor in everything. You just have to look for it. Have a fabulous day everyone. Donna

Hi Jodi, I have had two fills and both were done under fluoro and my understanding is they all will be done this way.

Thank you Sabertooth for the kind words. However, I must disagree with you on one point. I don't think we are all here for the same reason. I do believe certain people are here with an agenda to harass, belittle and bully women and to stroke their own ego in the process. I believed as you up until a couple days ago that we were all here for the right reasons but I no longer believe that to be the truth. I truly wish you the ease of certainty in making the right decision for yourself. Sincerely, Donna

That's a good one. I just changed it cause the last thing I want to do is offend fellow nurses.

Will do. I have already emailed surgeon's office. Please don't take offense. I just saw another RN give some terrible advice to a thread poster that really concerned me. I too am an RN but I am not presently practicing.

That's awesome! I am at the teetering point as well and can't wait. Congrats!

LMAO!!! Have a good day!

Thanks for your input. That's pretty much what I thought. Donna

Mom's give the best advice.:thumbup:

Yes, please check with your surgeon as Aleve is a form of Naprosyn which is an NSAID which I was warned to stay away from with the lab band.

Thank you so much! I found your post extremely helpful. Donna

I've been too tight for two weeks now and have been hoping for it to get better. I have noticed that once I PB I cannot get anything down most likely from swelling. When this happens I try to stay on protein shakes and smoothies. Today, finally I was able to eat a salad with grilled chicken so I believe that it is getting better. If money is the issue I would just give it a little longer and treat your stoma with tlc. Just my opinion though as I am sure you will get many varying opinions.