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For me, it wasn't bad at all. The only uncomfortable part was the gas that others have mentioned but even it wasn't that bad. I never once took a pain pill. I took a week off from work but could have easily have went back earlier except I was lazy. :heh: I got accustom to having my afternoon nap and wasn't ready to give it up! One thing that helped me along more than anything was walking. I was up walking in no time after surgery. I believe it had a lot to do with my speady recovery. Good luck and keep us updated!

Regrets? Not a chance! This is the best decision I've made (outside of marrying dh!). We researched and thought about lapband surgery for a year because my dh had doubts but now, he's as much for it as I am! The risks of being obese are significantly worse than the risks of surgery. It has saved my life! Don't let anyone tell you it's not hard work, because it is. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to make it work but it's well worth it!

Welcome to LBT! There is a lot of good information on here so read up and if you have any questions, ask away. Good luck to you!

I'm glad everything turned out ok with your EKG. I bet it is an advantage to work in the medical field. There have been a few times when that would have been nice. I think my surgery was only like 45 mins. (If I'm remembering right.) Not bad at all. March is just a few days away!! :biggrin1:

Tann, I have another question. Do you take (or need) any type of fiber supplement when you are on the M/E fast? I was wondering how it would affect that function.

I did like the site! There is a wealth on info there! I am not getting any work done today because I've been reading all day. :kiss

Welcome to LBT! Sounds like you are doing great! Congratulations!

Welcome Keith! :wave: You have found an essential part of the lapband journey, a great support system! The people here are wonderful and have lots of experience to share. Good luck with your pre-op diet and your surgery. Let us know how everything is going!!

Welcome to LBT! This place is an added benefit to a great doctor and support staff! There are wonderful people here and a wealth of knowledge. Hope everything goes well for you! Keep us posted!

Challenge went well this weekend. I felt it when I got up this morning for sure! The scale didn't move this weekend but at least it didn't go up! I will be starting the M/E fast tomorrow. :hungry: I'm looking forward to it. Tann, I assume that since venison is a lean meat that it's ok? I went to that website you mentioned and checked it out. Anyone else interested in the M/E fast?

Angela, that is fantastic! Way to go! :clap2:

Wow! That sounds amazing! We like to travel to either climate. We haven't decided yet for sure where we are going but we are looking north of us. We are thinking about Wisconsin/Michigan. Something like that. I have been looking into Mackinac Island. It sounds interesting. Ever been there?

Avilla, that is wonderful news about your son!! I am so excited for him! And it sounds like you have been really busy. I don't envy you at all. Think of all the calories you have to be scrubbing away though! Isn't it funny how when we put a time on something it seems to take forever because we are watching the clock way to closely! It seems to be the longest 45 mins ever! It is worth it though, I just have to keep reminding myself that.....as I crawl to the couch for rest! :heh:

My biggest NSV to date is needing to buy new jeans and realizing that I had dropped several sizes! I knew I needed new ones but I was amazed at how much smaller they were. Another, how nice it is to be able to stand for long periods of time and not be tired. What a nice feeling!

That is awesome! Way to go!!!

That sounds like a lot of fun! I don't know if it would work out this year or not but when are you going?

I often find myself wanting to run up and tell total strangers about the band but I always stop myself because I don't want to offend anyone.

I have really gotta find somewhere interesting to travel to! I have been ordering some visitor's guides to states all over the US for our summer vacation. What I really want to do is book a cruise but my dh isn't fond of the idea at all. I will have to work harder to convince him next summer. And hopefully by then I will look good in a bathing suit!

For info on putting a ticker in, check out this thread: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/get-ticker-your-t16218.html . For the first little while (about 2 weeks or so), I could only sleep in the recliner. It was much to uncomfortable to sleep lying down.

Angela I am so jealous! Paris!! Can I sneak in your suitcase? Please, please! Oh wait! They don't make suitcases big enough. :faint:Ugh! I guess I'll just have to settle for pictures. Post some pics for us to see when you get home!

I use a cardio dance video. I can't think of the actual name of it but I bought it at Wal-Mart and wasn't costly. It gives a good workout!

Sarge, we have a weekend challenge! 2-45 min. cardio workouts. Sounds like fun! Whose with Tann and I?

7 day Meat and Egg fast? I have never heard of it. You just eat meat and eggs for 7 days?

Sounds good to me! What does everyone think? Can we do this?!?

Hmm....I'm drawing a blank. Work is frying my brain. (Hence the break to check out LBT!) Taking suggestions! Anyone with something in mind?!? Anyone?