Glogirl

Thanks for all the support guys...I went to the lapband doc's support group and well...it's just not for me. I haven't been on here in a while and now I remember why it was so good for me. YOU All Rock!! And thank Chik!! I teach kindergarten so moving around is a little hard but I am giving some serious consideration to switching with someone who wants kindergarten and taking a 2nd grade position. I just got my masters degree in school counseling and would love a counseling job but it can sometimes take a little bit to find one. Hoping a neighboring district which has quite a few openings will call!! Keep your fingers crossed!! Thank you again to everyone for reminding me that I am a Banded Girl!!

Thanks Juli-needed some encouraging your not alone words! Saw doc yesterday..nurse let me cry..talked my through what's going on and it's allergies (saw general doc for that yesterday too) and STRESS!!! Anyone with ideas on how to work with a negative co-worker let me know!! My stress is causing me lapband stress!! Thanks again Glo

I never used to get car sick or ride sick but about 6 mos after my band I have had those experiences. Here's my question for you all I am having a lot of trouble with sinus drainage and the feeling of indigestion and pain like heartburn my Doc says take some out but now I'm too open. Any suggestions on how to keep my restriction without all the pain associated with this drainage? Glogirl

I am having a lot of difficulty with the drainage issue and my lapband do you think the neti pot would help with that?

So glad I read this thread!!! Ran across it by accident. Have had my band for a year and my last fill has caused me to be a smige too tight but wasn't sure till I read this thread!! So thanks guys and gals I'm going to have a little taken out today!! Also Dr. SMith in FW did my surgery too!! Just love him and my band! Pay no attention to my ticker I think it's wrong! :crying:

I know exactly what you mean. I have been struggling with that this past weekend and over ate. Man I was very very uncomfortable. And still did it yesterday!!! I put myself on Soup today and I am feeling better. Anyone know how stress affects the band? G

I have been out of pocket for a few days and it will take me some time to catch up on everything. But just wanted to let you know I had my first fill on March 26th and it went well. I am feeling more restricted but doing fine. I can't believe I am already to this point just 20 something days past surgery. I am also hitting the exercise trail everyday now and still feeling good1 Will post more later after I get caught up! Luck to everyone being banded today!!

In the begining I was like a burp machine!!!!! I seems to have gotten much better and I am able to work with it. I do still burp a lot more than usual. Love your quote of The greatest cause of failure.... I have it up on my desk. good luck:D

Thanks Tammy just needed to bounce that off somebody!!! You have a great day and glad you are doing well. Good luck to everyone being banded today!!1:D

OK tonight I was able to eat about a cup of food but I have not had a fill yet ( I go next Monday) it's still less than I usually eat but I don't feel uncomfortable so I am guess I'm ok what do you think (anyone)

Hey you are doing great!!! You seem to be rocking along!!! Are you having restriction yet? and hows the healing going? :eek:

Yes the arm Flapping Helped!!! :clap2: I just ate too much because I waited too late to eat lunch and I am pretty sure I chewed good but ate too fast. My family really helped me before I got out of hand. I was having the chicken out of a chicken enchilada and some black beans and melon. It was good but just ate a little too much. I am like you I think...I am eating way less than normal but not the "lapband' amount. Even my daughter said tonight at dinner. Hey that was at least a cup full....my DH backed my up by saying hey she hasn't had her fill appt yet and she is doing great. I love my family!!! :eek: