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pneumonia :scared2: i'm slighty worried because it hurts so bad to cough and i don't really feel congested. hmmmm Hang in there Erin

I am not having those problems... i've only been banded for a day now. It sounds like ur band is still too tight if you can't keep fluids down. It may also be because of the infections. Call your Dr. asap and update him, this would be my suggestion. Good luck

I was banded yesterday the 6th!! Still pretty sore but no nausea and no gas pain. The nurse said I've got it easy if only the port pain is there :tt1: I'm also able to take full drinks of liquid, i guess i didn't swell very much. I personally am a belly sleeper so it will be different for awhile on my back ...We did it Go august bandster :scared2:

Aug 6th!! 2 days OMG

Aug 6th for me!!!! 5 more days

Do u get the pre-made ones in a bottle or the powder? I've had the pre-made ones and they are super chunky!!!!:laugh: BUT i got the mint chocolate muscle milk light and i LOVE it:wub: I however am still pre-op

can't we all get along :biggrin:

i went to the weight loss institute of AZ I paid some program fee's but it came with lifetime nutritional and Dr. advise. I personally found it to be worth it. The Weight Loss Institute has been awesome! No regrets!

"Oh well you have blown it now you may as well wait and start over on Monday." I've said that sooo many times it was funny to read it on yours. I am pre-op right now and have the same fears as you do. thank-you for your posting. I've made up my mind to just do it. i'm having faith it will be different then all the others because my stomach will be small as heck lol. If i eat things i am not aloud it will hurt! i am a big baby and don't like pain. So with the combination of these things i will succeed! Best of luck to you. listen to your heart! you know what best for you!

hello KJN and welcome. i am on the same track as you!!! i just finished my pre-op testing. i start my pre-op diet this monday!! im really excited about this!!! my banding date in 8/6/09 yay!!! keep us up to date on what's going on with you!

Hey there just trying to see it from all angles and opinions:biggrin:. What has been the suckiest part of this for you as well as the best part? Does anyone regret having the surgery? Please add post to this so i know what i am getting into. I will be attending a seminar soon!

lol i am a hug party girl! No kids and still enjoying the night life. I haven't been banded yet but this was something i was curious about as well. I am going to Vegas in Sept and i think im getting banded next months so thanks for ur post the reply's are great!!! Lets me know i can go out still and my tab is less!

Best of luck to you! I go Tues for my testing. i hope goes well :thumbup: I dont have insurance so i think i can just do the pre-op diet and begin.. not sure i will have to ask on Tues. Best of luck to you... keep me posted.

THanks again to all of you :thumbup:

Thank you for clear this up i know im not one to be giving advise since i am not yet banded :thumbup:

I swear you are telling MY story!!! lol i understand 150%! I am not yet banded and have failed everything else. i am also self pay 100% (yikes) For me i feel it is the right thing. From what i understand (banded people jump in at any point if i am wrong) over eating is near impossible unless your downing milk shakes and ice cream! I'm not big into those... my worst enemy is bread which i am willing to give up to be healthy and sexy! I'd say listen to yourself! i know when people told me that it was frustrating because i was so lost on what i should do! i go on this site every single day to keep me motivated and look at the success peope have had. i know i can have that too! So can you! i'd like to add you to my friends list because we have so much in commen. Maybe we can help eachother :thumbup:

Thank-you all for responding to my message! i've sent an invite to all of you. We can do it with the support of each other :smile2:

I'm getting my testing done on the 14th of this month! I'm soooo excited/nervous about this process. Looking at the success all of you have had really helps. Feel free to send me an invite to be your friend :smile2: I'm on the site daily. I've been over weight my whole life and really want to let that sexy person shine. I have low self esteem but don't show it to many. I asked the Dr. to book the surgery after my vegas trip in sept because i don't wanna give up the drinking beer and eating crap for my birthday trip (One lastnight of yummy beer/buffets...lol) I have Dr. Orris and Dr. Dabarros from the WLIA. So far i am really:thumbup: pleased with them and their staff. I have choosen to go through with the surgery because i want to look hot at my wedding and be healthy when we start our family! I don't have any weight related problems.. ie) diabeatis, high blood pressure, knee problem, ect. I would like to get healthyt before i have to go down that road. I love looking at all the success stories, it has been a huge part in me making this decision. Memebers of my family ie) dad, sister and brother... aren't supportive. They feel it's a big waste of money. Maybe because they seen me blow every single diet i was ever on. I am the queen of working out for 2 months and taking 6 months off! I really hope i've made the right choice with the lapband. That is my story thus far and i hope to chat with you :biggrin:

Lol that's hilarious :thumbup: Thanks for the tip as well

I was in for a consult with them and one of the staff member s told me about your story of getting them done together on V-day. Of course he didnt give names or details about either of you but im glad i found you guys My boy friend went in with me originally we we're both going to get it done! He has choosen not to but i am going through with it. i'd like to add you to my support group :thumbup:

That is my dr. Was curious on your thoughts about him

Yeah that would suck! Go through all of this and have " turkey neck" I am not banded but am meeting with my Dr. in the morning to get the testing set up. i am worried about extra skin because im 285 and they want me down to 140!!! That's less than half lol. Best of luck... can't wait to see what my collar bones look like

Thank you for all your reply's. i feel ready to make the change in my life but... i am always really committed in the beginning.. then i fall back and gain more than i lost I don't have insurance either but my Dr. is working with me to lower the testing cost im going to the weight loss center of AZ or somthing like that. My bf (who loves doing my research) says they are one of the top places in the country to get this don at. I am excited but nervous. i meet with the dr. again tomorrow