Cindysmom (Ilene)

Welcome and the best of luck to you... You can do it.

This is what my friend Angela said Some people has gas in the attic and some people have gas in the basement. Do you like that.????? I have been on 5 cruises since the lapband,. Only lost weight never gained any. I go to the gym every day at 6:00 and up to the room @ 7 for coffee. I am very happy with my choice of having a lapand. I burp a little. I think everyone does.

Congrats to you. Great advise. and I salute you. Wish you would update. And what about a photo?? I BET YOU LOO GREAT.

Not to be yelling at you but who told you to use a straw to drink? Thats the worse thing to do. That is why you are burping. Congrats on your surgery...slow down with everything. You need to be very kind to yourself right now. You will do great...hugs to you.

After you have the lapband surgery I hope you will tell your family that it is NOT THE EASY WAY OUT .The easy way out is not doing anything about your weight and getting bigger and bigger then you have to have the gastric by-pass. You will lost weight easy with that and 1 year later you can gain all the weight back cause you lost it so quickly and easily. Lapband is not anything easy, It is a tool. With this tool you will be able to have a better life.

sounds like you are doing a great job.

The water you drink will take the fat out when you go to the potty. Thats what I was told. Forget any of the stuggles you had in the past. This is a great opportunity to get healthy and have a healty weight..

Start in on walking as much as possible. Best of luck to all of you. Don't let yourself get constipated. I know that no one likes to talk about that subject. But it is important to heed.

I had the Lapband because, I was a self pay. Now, I am really sure that I had the correct surgery. I have been meeting lots of past Gastric by pass people. And they are crying since they got fat again. Now that I am almost at my goal. (Which is the hardest lbs to loose) I am very happy with the choice.

I was 256 when I had the surgery. Almost 2x your age. I wish you luck and truly hope that you do it. I am also 5ft 6 inch. I am now 64 years old. 89 lbs less. This is what I think...I am direct....If you don't do something you will not be 260lbs any more. You will be 261+ Take a look at all the girls who have had the lapband. They are doing great and so will you. Keep thinking possitive for your self. Have someone take a photo of you front and back.

i EXERCISED ALL THE TIME. mAINLY WALKING. iT WILL BE UP TO YOUR DOC WHEN YOU CAN DO IT. My mental status was terrific. and so should yours. Stay away from Jealous people and people who will try to sabatauge your sucesss.. Also dump your soda and get rid of the bread.rice, Pasta.

Welcome from one Brooklyn girl to another. I left Brooklyn @ 1967..Banded for 2 years and 3 months Call on me for anything. I went to Erasmus Hall Hs

You are the most normal person I know. Keep posting. Best of luck. All will be fine. Say bye bye to your soda, bread, Pasta, rice, Cookies, cake. and any other stuff that is not good for you. Cant wait to hear about all the good news and results.

Marti. So many of us lapbanders have that at the beginning right after surgery. Drink as much as possible. Be kind to yourself. Perhaps you can relax yourself a bit. Are you tense? You only have the surgery just a few days. Love yourself...

I think whatever you are going throu is right for you. What does the Dr say? Pain is normal. I hope that you are walking, I recommend gas-x . you arent using a straw or drinking soda are you?

Congrats and welcome. You are a babe in the woods, So sorry about the emergency. .. I hope you fee better really quick. Rest Rest rest. You will feel good soon . After you rest, walk a bit.

I had my surgery just a few days before you. Good luck on gettnig back in to the grove. You can do it.

Don't forget that the iron can make you constipated...You do not want that I am sure. Best of luck

I agree that you should ask the doc. Ask him about how much Protein, and Carbs you need per day. Best of luck to you.

I think 3 shakes a day are too much. To many carbs also. Usually people at their sweetspot do not eat a breakfast like yours. It is kind of high in carbs. Have you gone on Calorie King.com? 3 shakes a day and also eating food mgiht be really 6 meals a day. Most shakes are high in Carbs, sugar and calories. Unless u are doing Premier protein from costo. or even atkins. They usually say that 1/2 your weight is the amount of protein you need. What does the dr say about this?

I would not have the milk, I think the shakes have milk inside the powder already. I still use Atkins and also Premier Protein. --They both have low carbs, and low sugar. You want high protein and low carbs. That is the secret...Drink lots of Water.. Also please for all your sakes. Do not get constitpated. You will be VERY SORRY I mean this info for now and right after surgery. Those pain pills make you constipated.....YOU Will BE very sorry.... good luck.

how arbout your vitamins.. I am recommending liquid viatmins from www.wellesse.com. I bought the starter pack.

I think everyone has given you quite a bit of good advise. I really don't see any criticism from anyone. I have had my band 2 years and 3 months and lost 89 lbs. I am 64 years old and did great. I did lose very slowly, Compared to younger gals and guys. Instead of having a 2 week liver shrink, I had to do it for 3 weeks. EVERY DR and EVERY CENTER is different as is every person. You have the advantage of being an RN. I amongst everyone who wrote to you only wish the best for you. Honestly, If you follow the rules of the lapband world~ you will suceed. If you fight them you wont. I hope that you do not plan on eating bread, drinking soda, and stuffing your mouth with food.(and other rules not mentioned ). Other than that, I am anxous to hear of your great weightloss in the future.

Welcome to our group. I am sure you will do fine.

omg It is on...thanks silly me.