livelovelaugh1979

Congrats!!!! very inspirational

Hello- we are sorta in the same boat I was banded 12/1 and I don't feel like I'm losing as much weight as others I see on LBT...I was 267 on my surgery day and now I'm 256 that's 11lbs I know I should be grateful for any loss BUT I was hoping for so much more. I know it's not a good thing to "compare" because everybody is dofferent but I just can't help it. Good Luck to you on your journey and hope things start moving along faster for the both of us!

Thanks Purpleshell =) MARIASHA- I WAS NOT ASKING TO BE DIAGNOSED IF YOUR READ YOU WOULD SEE THAT I ASKED IF ANYBODY ELSE HAD THIS SAME ISSUE. PLEASE READ AND ABSORB THE INFORMATION CORRECTLY BEFORE RESPONDING TO ANYTHING ELSE I POST. THANKS

I was banded 12/1 I have a "possible incision infection" at my main port site my surgeon put me on antibioctics. I noticed yesterday that one of my other incisions looks likes it might be infected also it's a little swollen and when I looked at it this morning it's looks like it's opening up with a small whole...and that's how the other one started out. Could this mean that my entire port is infected?!?!?!? has anybody else had this issue?????

Thanks for your comment it's good to know I'm not alone...good luck on your journey!!!

i was banded 12/1 and so far I've only lost 9lbs ( shouldn't it be more ?!?!?! ) I really have not been able to excersise other than walking because of incision pain at the port site...so I was told to take it easy by my surgeon. I've been overeating since Christmas day, a few time to the point of vomiting I can't wait until my first fill 1/12/11 ....I'm finding myself getting hungry between meals and eating more often... HEELLLPPP how can I get back on track until my fill I could really use some tips :/ Thanks in advance!!!

I'm 13 days post op & my port site hurts when I cough, is that normal ?!?!

I came across your post at a much needed time...I was just banded on 12/1 and have 100,00,000 ??????'s in my head about weight loss progress etc...your story is very insperational keep up the good work!!!! & thanks for sharing

I AM SO HAPPY I AM NO A POST OP PATIENT...IT SEEMS IKE IT TOOK FOREVER TO GET IT BUT IT WA ALL WORTH THE WAIT. I FEEL AWESOME AND ALREADY STARTING TO LOSE A LITTLE WEIGHT ;0) THE ONLY PAIN I HAVE IS AT THE PORT SITE...AND A LITTLE GAS FROM DRINKING A LITTLE TO FAST :/ WORDS TO THE WISE SIP...SIP....SIP TO Avoid GAS AND DISCOMFORT Happy banding

Hi All! I'm scheduled for 12/1 which is TOMORROW YAY!!!! I can't wait until I'm a "post-op" ALL SMILES OVER HERE :D :D

Thanks I'm happy for you too!!!

I'm so excited I could SCREAM!!!! I was having a not so good hump day :mad2: that was until I got "THE CALL" and all that changed:w00t:...My surgery is scheduled for 12/1!!! FINALLY!!!! Stay tuned for more updates & after photos:thumbup::smile::redface::w00t:

Don't think that way...it's a long process...I was getting impatient too...Hang in there OK! Good Luck on your Journey!!!

So Friday 10/22 I had the upper gi study, and from what the Dr could see everything looked great :wub:) Today I completed the ekg, and that also looked great!!! NOW I'm just waiting on MY DATE!!!!!!!!!!!! The surgery scheduler is really nice and informative ...I spoke with her today and she said my date would either be November or December but for sure before the year is out!!!!! And that made my day...I guess my profile name rings true my change WILL HAPPEN in 2010!!!! Wish me luck :thumbup:

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So today I had my appointment with the physc dr. it went very well she said my the next steps are for me to continue with my diet and workout regimen, take my vitimans and lose the LAST FIVE POUNDS!!!! The surgeon also has to review my chart and order a upper GI & EKG test...I'm SOOOOOOOOOOO excited I finally feel like I'm getting somewhere with this process :smile::smile::thumbup::ohmy::wink2:

Thanks for your comment...much appreciated

Hello all-- So far I have gone to a WLS orientation (12/16/09)....a Bariatric Program orientation (1/10/10)....and I have ANOTHER appointment with a Surgeon & Nutritionist on (1/22/10)... is it "normal" or ok for me to be this FRUSTRATED & ANXIOUS?!?!?!? I just want my band NOW!!!!!!!!! all these appointments are VERY informative & helpful but they are making me crazy....any advice out there on how to RELAX and go with the flow?????????????:cool::thumbup::smile2::)

Hello all-- So far I have gone to a WLS orientation (12/16/09)....a Bariatric Program orientation (1/10/10)....and I have ANOTHER appointment with a Surgeon & Nutritionist on (1/22/10)... is it "normal" or ok for me to be this FRUSTRATED & ANXIOUS?!?!?!? I just want my band NOW!!!!!!!!! all these appointments are VERY informative & helpful but they are making me crazy....any advice out there on how to RELAX and go with the flow?????????????:huh2::w00t::smile::ohmy:

So I went to my WLS orienation 12/16 and I must say that I am EVEN MORE excited than I was before. I've been researching the surgery for a few months now BUT I did learn a lot of information that I didn't know some good...some not so good however I'M STILL EXCITED!!! I already contacted my DR. and the referral was sent and I ALREADY have a appointent for ANOTHER orientation ( not sure what this one will be about BUT I guess it's all part of it :-/ ) I'm trying to be patient and I know there are mandatory classes, test etc....(blah...blah...blah) I JUST WANT IT DONE NOW!!!!!!!! :tt1:) BUT I know that good things come to those who wait so I need to practice patience... PS*** can SOMEONE tell me what's going to happen in THIS orientation???

So I went to my WLS orienation 12/16 and I must say that I am EVEN MORE excited than I was before. I've been researching the surgery for a few months now BUT I did learn a lot of information that I didn't know some good...some not so good however I'M STILL EXCITED!!! I already contacted my DR. and the referral was sent and I ALREADY have a appointent for ANOTHER orientation ( not sure what this one will be about BUT I guess it's all part of it :-/ ) I'm trying to be patient and I know there are mandatory classes, test etc....(blah...blah...blah) I JUST WANT IT DONE NOW!!!!!!!! :thumbup:) BUT I know that good things come to those who wait so I need to practice patience... PS*** can SOMEONE tell me what's going to happen in THIS orientation???

thanks sooooooooooo very much for your feedback...it hleped tremendously :sneaky:)

Hello All- This is so NEW for me BUT here goes...So I'm very very very much interested in the LapBand. I have a scheduled class date next week 12/16 can anybody tell me what to expect?!?!?!?!:thumbup:

Hello All- This is so NEW for me BUT here goes...So I'm very very very much interested in the LapBand. I have a scheduled class date next week 12/16 can anybody tell me what to expect?!?!?!?!:sneaky: