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I think we all had THAT DAY. We had gone on a small weekend vacation with family and friends. I ate and drank just as much as the skinnier people there. But low and behold upon our return home I had gained 10 pounds in 3 days. So maybe I did eat a little more??? I just wanted to enjoy the vacation. All I know is that trip made up my mind. I had been thinking about the LapBand for a couple months but was scared and unsure. After that weekend I knew what needed to be done. I’m not like everyone else. I’m special and I need something special to help me with this problem.

I was terrified when my surgery was right around the corner. I almost left the doctor’s office the morning of because I was so scared. I think that morning at the doc was the bravest I’ve ever been. I’m glad I stayed!

I was banded on 7/17. I don’t regret anything so far. I’ve been steadily losing with the liquids and the mushies. I can’t wait for my first fill. It’s exciting.

Don’t worry (I know that’s easy for me to say) but it WILL be ok!

I would love to hear about how you’re doing in the months and years to come. Just remember the LapBand is a tool, we have to use it properly and it will work perfectly!

Take care and I wish you ALL THE BEST!

-D

Ok, I’m supposed to start the mushy faze of this adventure. I need mushy food idea’s because I’m not eating Gerber with my 9 month old. LOL

What have you all enjoyed?

What exactly is considered mushy anyway?

Thanks!

I had my surgery the same day. I’m not sure what kind of pain you’re in, but I am still very sensitive in that area. Wearing a shirt is a little uncomfortable as the material rubs on my healing cut. It’s also hard for me to get comfortable in bed. It hurts a little to turn over or to get in bed in the first place. I don’t need to take anything for it though. It’s not that painful. If you’re in a lot of pain then I think you better call the doc. Otherwise I thinks its all normal and part of the healing process. Maybe a “wiser” bandster can be more informative…

Good luck, hope you feel better, and most of all CONGRATS!!!

I mentioned how desperate I was right…. Well, yesterday I drank two cups of a laxative tea called Smooth Move (one in the morning and one on my way home from work). My husband, bless his soul, also went to the store and bought me a drink called Simply Apple (amazing what an apple can do!). Now I don’t know which one did it or if it was a combo of the two but things got moving! Now I am all better. I knew there would be some difficulty going since I wasn’t putting all that much in my system to begin with, especially the weekend after my surgery. I knew I was slightly dehydrated and that would slow things down. But the bloating and pressure was getting way too uncomfortable. 10 days is a VERY long time to go without having a BM. Now I can get back to my diet plan and hopefully stay moving. I’m thinking of adding some Activia yogurt to my daily diet plan to stop this from happening again. But a little fiber in my protein shake every morning sounds like a plan too and cheaper I’m sure.

I can’t tell you all how much I love this place. Everyone is so wonderful and helpful. And yes, for sure we are all a family! I wish I would have found this site sooner…

Thanks to all! You guys rock!

P.S. I don’t know if I’d ever recommend the above combo to anyone for relief. Even though I feel much better now, it was a desperate measure and it was painful. For me it was worth it as I finally feel normal. Plus now I can feel that I lost weight - NO MORE BLOATED TUMMY! I’m going to be sure to add something to my daily diet so that I never have to go through that again!

XOXO -D :sneaky:

Ok this has to be the craziest thing ever… talking to strangers about my “personal” stuff. Here’s the deal. I haven’t had a bowel movement since before my surgery (7/16). So basically it’s been TWO WEEKS! I saw my doctor a week after surgery and everything was great. He asked if I had a BM and I said no. He said to try Metamucil, which I did for the past week and NOTHING!

Now I’m desperate! Does anyone know of anything I can take to help? I know I would feel a whole lot better if I could get the yucky stuff out of my system. I feel bloated, tired and sickly. I should feel great right now.

HEEEELLLLPPPP!!!!

RIGHT ON! I swear I read this and thought... "I don't think I wrote this, did I" :smile:

I've been on clear liquids for 7 days now. I will be so happy to have something NOT CLEAR soon! I am surviving though. The hardest part is watching other "normal" people eat. I try to stay away, but while at work it's hard.

Your daily “food” intake is just about the same as mine and my nights are filled with prescription narcotics as well. LOL

My gas is relentless. I don’t think I’d ever fall asleep without something to relax me. I got some Gas-X today so hopefully that will help.

And hey, don't worry about what people say. I know it's hard. I've had people talk about me ALL MY LIFE. If it wasn't one thing it was another. People are mean. Love yourself!

Congrats on your band! I wish you all the best on your journey to a new life.

... I really wasn’t sure I was going to. I was so scared that I almost left the doctor’s office the day of, just walked right out! I told my husband with tears in my eyes that I didn’t want to do it anymore. And he was ready to carry me out of there – my hero!

Well, I stayed and on 7/17 I was banded! WOO HOO!

Today is my first day back to work. I could have come in yesterday, but really didn’t feel up to it. Today I feel much better. Actually, I feel great compared to the last few days. It was hard. I was in a lot of pain. I woke up from surgery in serious pain and was in pain all weekend long. I’m still a little uncomfortable, but ok. It’s tolerable.

I see my doctor again Friday for my first post op visit. I hope I can move on to mushy foods after I see him. My body seems to be accepting the band very well. I can drink everything just fine. My nausea is gone. I can even take larger sips without the fear of pain or vomiting (not that I threw up once).

I’m good. I’m happy. I’m on the track to losing (already lost 6.5 pounds in the last 4 days). Can’t wait to lose more.

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You are all so wonderful! Thank you for putting some of my fears at ease. I have a stupid cold right now so I’m too tired and sick to really be stressed about Friday… THIS FRIDAY! OK, so I’m not completely unaware that my surgery is now only a couple days away. But I’m definitely not as scared as I was last week. Which is strange. It will probably all kick in Thursday night and Friday morning. Honestly, right now, today, I FEEL GREAT! I am so excited! I am SOOOO excited! My new life starts in 3 days!

Thank you for your comment Band_Groupie!

I'm not so sure it's my fear of the surgery anymore... I think it's the fear of the doctor's office. Top Surgeons is a group of doctors right... so anyway, I just called to verify who MY doctor would be and it took them 10 minutes to figure it out. A few of those minutes were spent trying to figure out why she couldn't find that I had an appointment next week! “But you’re not scheduled next week…” UM YES I AM!!! That would make anyone nervous right?!?! Ugh! What the hell do I do now?

Perhaps it’s just the stupid people they have working there. I’ve run into that many times. I can’t assume the doctor is the same?... Or can I?

Why am I so terrified!?!? I keep wondering if I’m not going to wake up… or something is going to go wrong during the surgery… or I’ll get home and be in terrible pain… ETC. ETC. ETC.

I’m due to get banded next Friday, 7/17. I started this journey in January. First it was just a thought. Then it was a determination. Now I’m here, and ready I Think.

HELP! Please help me feel at ease. I need shoulders! I don’t personally know anyone that’s had the procedure done. My family and friends are all very supportive, but they aren’t going under the “knife”.

QUESTION – Has anyone been banded by Top Surgeons in Beverly Hills, CA? How were you treated???

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