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Yes, I rumble alot! I guess, since I am not new, it is just a sign of the times! Karen

I lost some hair, noticed in my hair brush, but not noticeable to others. I cut my hair into a chin length bob shorty after having surgery, and I am guessing that that helped too. I think others loose hair, and notice it quicker. Goodluck on any decisions. Karen

Welcome Moon_child7275, I know that you are looking forward. It is not a "piece of cake". It is hard, but you will have a tool and a lot of helpful folks on here. This has been my lifeline and even though I haven't asked a lot of questions, myself, I have learned a lot. Good luck, God bless. Karen

I am 63, my skin is saggy, but not too bad. At my heaviest I was 255. I am now 145. I look best in clothes, but I can wear dresses above my knees and look good, too! I think that being your young age, and weight, if you work out, some, you shouldn't have saggy skin. Karen

Yeah! You will be on onderland before you know it!

Me too! My daughter is 4'10", she has the carseat way close to reach the pedals. Yesterday, I climbed into her car, and was totally comfortable at the position it was in. I, also, noticed that when I drive, my seat is way forward, now. I used to have it the same place as my husband. Now, he hates when I drive, because he has to move it back! Congrats to everyone on their NSV's. Karen

Be careful if you are excersising, now if the time for healing! You can be running/walking and doing light arms, but don't do crunches, or anything heavy! Good luck, Karen

I want to give you all a big welcome, too! I have been coming here for 2 years now. It is so friendly and I read it every morning with my coffee. Yes, I drink coffee. I have lost my 100 lbs, and am on maintenance, so I am happy to answer questions that may come up, too! Be good to yourselves as you go through this new part of your lives. Holidays are hard, but you can get through them, if you consentrate on your loosing side of it. I still like to use a small plate and only eat what fits on it, one time. Best wishes for us, all. Karen

I was just plain itchy! As you heal, your scars and scabs will itch. I tend to walk around rubbing my belly! HAHA! Just wash as normal, don't rub, but you could use some cream. I just washed as normal, myself. I did not want to cause a problem with any creams. But maybe, you could use a baby cream with oatmeal. Good luck. Karen

Hurray for NSV's. they are the greatest!

Good luck, Kyle! God be with you in your fight! Karen

Pasta depends on what type you are talking about. I can eat bow ties, and a small piece of lasana noodles, if crispy. I can't eat regular long spaghetti. I have tried, it will slip down, accidently, then I am in trouble. I stay away from most pasta, now. But, try it, you might be able to eat it without trouble. My son can! He can eat a lot of stuff I can't. So, folks and their bands are different, just like normal people! Goodluck. Karen

My daughter has a friend who only drinks protein drinks. She has one of those 5 hour drinks and that is one of her meals. She looks good, and is very afraid of gaining any weight back! She was always heavy even at a very young age. She had a cheating husband and is now single and looking. He tried to come back to her after she lost all her excess weight. She is a very pretty girl and I think, unless you knew her before, folks would never guess she was a fatty all her life. She is in a size 2 now! It is sad, but she is running around being very happy! I would not want to live without eating! (Note:while she was on her 1st stage, she licked the McDonald wrappers when getting the kids their dinner!)

You got it! Praying now! I hated the empty time, too! I new that I had nothing in my band after my surgery, because I could eat salads, and raw fruit. I had not been able to eat either for 2 years since band placement. I now have 3.45 cc and am not sure that I have much restriction. bui I am going on a cruise and then returning right before Thanksgiving. So, I was not wanting to be too tight. Anyway, doing okay, just having trouble controlling my appetite. I find that I needed to increase my excersise program to keep from eating all the time. Good luck, Karen

Hi, Yes, I had a slip and repair on Oct 14, 2011. I came through with flying colors! The surgery is not as bad as the original. Maybe, because I knew what to expect. But the gas was not like the 1st, and the surgeon used the old scar areas to operate. My problem came from a bout of stomach virus and excess vomiting. I, too, had the problems that you describe. Wow! You had your surgery 10 years ago. I am so happy for you! You should be fine after surgery. My slip was bad, but the surgeon only had to readjust the position. He thought he might have to remove and replace. Yeah! He did not. Good luck! By the way, I am 63 years young, and getting younger everyday!!!! Karen

Wow! Hadn't followed your story, but saw someone asking about the NY Marathon, then saw this! congrats to you! I haven't even gotte to run 1 mile, yet!

I agree, I have been doing only walking. Mostly I walk outside, I get bored on a tread mill. But, even when I tread mill, I mostly just walk. However, this morning when I went for a walk, by myself, I jogged for about 5 minutes in 3 times. I walked about 1 hr 15 mins, not sure how far. I feel real good, and my legs do feel like jelly! I hope that I can get up to jog at least 15 mins at a time. But, just walking and lapband, I lost 100 lbs. Good luck on your journey to a new life, everyone! Karen

Wow! You are so young, and I know that what you are doing is for your health. Maybe he is scared, because he married you and loves you as you are. I agree, remind him that he will have his wife longer, if you loose your extra weight. Counseling does sound like is in order. Most lapband surgery comes with a requirement for a psych eval. He needs to go with you for this, too! Good luck and God bless you both! Karen

I am very happy to hear that you are doing well. Green zone, good; red zone, not good! Good luck on your journey to onederland! Karen

Usually, in my experience, when you start solids, you will be able to eat your protein, and then some veggies. I think that the best thing I did at that stage was to use a small dessert or salad plate and salad fork. I made sure that my meal fit on that plate and ate no more than would fit on that plate. Until you have a fill YOU will have to make sure that you don't overeat. Good luck. Karen

It is supposed to be "Follow you surgeon's orders"! My surgeon is quite conservative. He recommends 2 weeks clear, 2 weeks full liquids and then soft. He says cottage chesse is not considered liquids. My son started his journey in August, he lifts 70 lbs at a time at work. So, he needs to keep up his strength. He has been very successful, and has lost 65 lbs since his surgery. You too can do it, but you need to be motivated! He took his $1000.00 suit to be altered. The seamstress said, sorry, can't do, it is too much, we would have to totally remake your suit. He was sort of heart broken, but he has dropped from a size 56 to a size 44 and is still loosing. Good luck to you!! Keep trudging along. Karen

Great job! You have worked hard and it shows. Good luck in the future! Karen

Congrats, you look great! keep up the good work, your goal is near!

30 pounds is 30 pounds lost! Keep at it, and try another fill, too! Good luck. Karen

I just had slippage. I had surgery 4 days after my appointment, so I was on liquids until surgery. Good luck, I really don't have a good answer, but call your surgeon's office for your answer. They may want you to wait for a few days, and then eat normally, but you can't be sure unless you talk to them! Karen