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I won't have to buy anything for awhile because I have bags of clothes all the way down to a size 12 that I can grow into. Then I will be able to raid my daughter's closet because she has more clothes than she will ever wear. I really don't want to buy something I won't wear very long . I'd prefer waiting until I reach goal to get new clothes. There's always second hand stores that have lots of nice things if you will just look.

I also need to buy a scales so I can weigh on the same one every week. Even if they don't weigh with the doctors scales they will be consistant with itself. My plans were to try to get to the clinic at least once a week to weigh but I have an in home day care and can't seem to get rid of my kids in the evenings before the clinic closes. Good luck on your post visit. I know you'll find you've lost a bunch too. I'm looking forward to seeing someone I don't see very often and have them notice a weight difference. This is all so exciting.

Now for a scale victory, I went to my daughter's to weigh after church and of course she has just one of those cheap scales but she says it weighed 2 pounds light from the last time she was at the doctor. According to her scales I've lost around 15-17 pounds. Wow, am I excited. Next time maybe I'll be below 200 for the first time in I don't know how long.

I was banded 3/19 and although I haven't weighed since I had great news this morning that I had to share. I have this pair of black pants (because they make you look slimmer, lol) that I have worn as my only pair to look nice in. When I bought them they fit perfect. Just 2 weeks ago I could still force them on and use a button extender to button them and then zip them as far as I could. I'd add a long blouse so no one knew. I put them on to go to church, no button extender, zipper all the way up and both buttons on the waist band are buttoned and they are not cutting into my waist. Numbers are everything (although I do wonder how much I've lost) but the way your clothes fit will tell a lot. I'm so excited.

I had a BMI of 36. I was banded 3/19 in Monterrey< Mexico by Dr. Zapata. It cost me $6990 plus airfair but that was their cheapest price. They have other options that include airfair, free fills for life and etc. I had absolutely no problem except for the language barier outside of the motel and hospital. The price includes motel, pick up at airport, motel, hospital. The website is www.ready4achange.com.

I was banded 3/19. I was that way and it would stop and then start up again. I began an investigation to see why it would come and go by really paying close attention to what I drank and when it would hit. I found when I drank chicken boulion it would hit about 30 minutes later. The solution was easy, eliminate that from my diet. I was so excited to day to have a bm with some shape to it. It really will happen.

I think you need to talk to your doctor. I had none of these problems. I was given an antibiotic to take the day before and for 5 days after. You need to take care of yourself and let your husband take care of the kids for a few days. Did you not get an diet schedule before you left the hospital? You need to be on clear liquids for a week. Be sure you call your doctor.

Today is day 15 after lap band and this morning I got up with very little pain in my port site. Of course after work today it will probably be back but really feel good. Wish I had a scales to see how much I've lost.

I was banded on 3/19. I wondered if I had done too much today to make it hurt. I was less careful than I had been. How long are you suppose to wait to bend at the waist or lift something over 12 pounds? I'm sure I was told but at my age I'm doing good to remember who I am.

I was just wondering if anyone has more pain at the port site incision than the others? Also how long did it last? I just wonder although it's not great pain. I'm one of these people that always worry about everything.

I also had my lap band just a week ago in Monterrey, Mexico with Dr. Zapata. The only problem we encountered were outside of the hospital and motel with a language barrier but we managed. The group we worked with was Ready 4 a Change. Go to www.ready4achange.com for info. I paid $6990 plus air fair. They have different price levels that offer different things and also financial funding options. Check it out.

I've read a lot about the road to goal but I'm wondering is there anyone out there that has reached goal with the band and has maintained it for awhile? Tell us your story.

Hi all, Today is a challenge in a way. I have an in home daycare and this is my first day with kids. Lucky for me only half showed up today. It's almost time to fix their lunches. That was one of the big reasons I got so big because I'd eat whatever they didn't. I'm keeping juice and plenty of water available so I don't accidently put something in my mouth. Can we chew sugar free gum? I believe that would help me at this time.

What time are the meetings in Mt. Pleasant?

Hey, Mt. Pleasant Bandsters, I would sure be interested in finding out more about your meetings like when and where. I was banded a week ago and feel I will need as much support as I can get. I live in Omaha, just down the road a ways. From what I've heard about people here in Omaha/Naples we have several people who have been banded. Please let me know more info and if anyone banded can come.

I appreciate the feedback. I really thought that was probably the reason but nowhere on any forum I've checked out had mentioned it. Tomorrow I'm starting on pudding and mashed potatoes.

I was banded on the 19 of March. My last day in the hospital they gave me a barium drink so they could do an exray. Soon after I was hit with diarrehia. They suggested Imodium for that. On the 23 and 24 there was no diarrehia but last night it hit again in full force. I'm sure it's because most of the liquids I've drank, like a pitchure of crystal light, have sugar alcohol in it. But looking at labels, so does most other diet liquids. I had a slim fast shake for breakfast and was hit about 3 hours later. What suggestions do any of you have to get nutrients without the sugar alcohol?

Hi all, I'm a new bandster from Omaha and would be interested in this group. Can you give me more info. I was banded in Monterrey, Mexico on March 19 so I'm still in the clear liquid stage. Of course I may never find this site again even is I have it bookmarked. Linda

I guess I should start by telling a little about me . I'm a 59 year old woman who was banded on Monday, March 19 in Monterrey, Mexico by Dr. Zapata. Of course I haven't done any weighing yet but probably will next week sometime. I've read many places about how many people don't loose the first week or so but I can't imagine that when the liquids you comsume have so few calories in them. I know I'll do fine these first 4 weeks on restricted diet but already am concerned about later. A friend was done on 1/31 and has lost 22 pounds but another friend has been over a year ago and lost only 38. I know this isn't a miracle weight loss but sure want it to work at the price paid for it. I've been on every diet in the world I believe. I've succeeded at each only to fail again. I really hope this forum will be a constant support to me.:girl_hug: