Cindysmom (Ilene)

My happy weight would have been 155 but I don't think I will get there. I only have a few more llbs to get to 165. At 64 years old I have to think about how my face will sag. I am happy that I am thinner and healthier now. But my persona is not happy. I like the way I look. But I don't like the way I think. Its a struggle.

Wow. I hope you are well. I never heard of a person getting lapband so young. I am happy that you are happy. Where do you live? You are very pretty.

This is so great for you both to do. And for such a low amount out of pocket. For the amount of weight you both need to lose. I think lapband is perfect. If you were in my living room right now I would tell youi to go for it. Regarding you not recovering fast enough (those are my words not yours) I would not worry. Since you have been working I do not think it will be a problem./ i will talk about me right now. I was 62 yes old. I was not working at the time. But we were walking 1.5 miles am and pm. daily. After the surgery, during the evening I was walking again. A little slow cause I was nervous. But It was in my head. (((did the font just change)) ??? Any how. I didnt have to take all the pain pills. I went and broke them in half. I was very concerned about getting constipated from too many pain pills. (((and you should also)))) I took them at night to help me sleep cause I sleep like crap. I had a little discomfort by the slits. there will be 5. My doc used glue to close them up. And at times it pinched when I moved. But I was able to get around really well.. This is not Gartic bypass, it is really not a big surgery. i would not worry about this. And I would not let this hinder me from ding what I needed for my future. I wish both of you lots of luck. Please if you woudl like to ask me anything. You can also find me at lizybird@aol.com. Ilene

After the band you all might have a problem with chicken getting stuck. It usually is dry so some of us use mayo. (i do) But all food must be pulverized. After you have sufficient restriction that food will stay in the pouch and slowly it come out. You should be able to wait at least 4 hours until next meal. Fish is easier to chew and pulverize. Rember to plan on eating until you are satisfied not FULL. This lapband is not about stuffing yourself. It is about eating less and being happy with less food. And mostly doing it right and following the rules. No bread ugh. No soda bad. Anyone who needs me for help I can be reached at lizybird@aol.com..... also on sparkpeople.com lapband surgery group. I am coleader Name is missilene. you will have fun with recipes and exercises and learn so much about every thing. and find lots of friends with lapband.

Please you new gals.....I do not know if you are reading other posts, but alot of you gals are getting constipated....For your own sake. Be carefull. take all precautions not to have this. I know that no one likes to talk about it. But it is better before than after.

I want you all to know that I am so happy for all of you. I have been reading about post op patiient that are having bouts of Constipation... Please take heed. The pain pills that they give you will do this. Also drink alot of Water. After surgery you will have very little in your body and you very well might get it also. Prune juice will be good since you will be on a liquid diet first, and then mushie stuff. Please do not think this is a joke cause it is not. Ilene

time will only tell if your body will go to the potty. Keep doing wht the instructions tell you. What is your other choice...walk drink water, prune juice.

I would call uhc and find out about your BARIATRIC BENEFITS. THOSE ARE THE WORDS.. What ever you do, do not let them give you flimsy answers. Also the administrator of the human resources where you work should know the beneftits. Also the surgeons office has some one there that knows what each insurance company pays and which surgery it will pay. Look for seminars where you live. Try to get friendly with the Dr's office staff. Find someone who will help you. When I was going to have surgery, I did all the testing and then found out that my boss got rid of all Bariatric coverages. That ended that. I had to pay out of pocket $10,000.00 for the lapband. What ever you do. DO NOT GIVE UP until some one who knows tells you what kind of coverage you have or if you do not have any...Be strong. This wls is very worth your time. I am 64 years old now. I have had the lapband 2 years 2 months already. good luck

What ever you do. Drink water. Take fiber, Maybe yoiu can get some prune juice. Avoid constipaton at all costs.

Keep going. These are just the days that you have the pre op diet.. Keep up the possitive attitudes, exercise and you will be very sucessfull. I truly want the best for you all. Be strong...If I can do it. So can you............................... I am so anxious to hear all your accomplishment.....

Yes colace everyday is good. and so is miralax in your protein shake. Sometimes I eat 1/2- 1 prune. they are high in sugar and carbs. I also continue to take. vitafusion brand fiber gumies. they taste good I take 2 at night and 2 in the am...I get them at cvs or costco.. I have 220 gummies in the pack it is sugar free also. Consitipation is not good for the rectum, It creates hemmroids. etc and other bad things. you don't have to have. Fiber is very imp.

You need some taken out. Dump that soda..

Thanks for writing this ~~I am planning to check out your Blog and website and your book.

I would take Milk of Magnesia. Pronto..maybe even rectal suppositores...quickly so sorry. I had it also. I wish those drs would tell people about it...I always mention it. best wishes.

You gals will be fine in a few days. My little Cindy steps on my tummy all the time. ugh. Please make sure you go to the toilet and do not get contstipated...For your sake. its a terrible thing. also Are your cuts hurting from the adhesive? Mine didn...Cant wait to see your tickers go downnnnnnnn

Go to the library or check out lapband surgery on the computer. Didn't the doc give yoiu anything/?

Your weight loss is great. But who told you soda is permisable? It only makes yoiu burp more. It is also stretches out your pouch. Why not drink Water? It is the best for you and me and everyone else. Good luck..I hope you do not have a slip. You might ask your doc and as him about the soda too.

I have a 10 cc and my friend got a 13...She was 75 lbs larger than me. I think the Dr knows what he is doing.

PLEASE DON'T EAT BREAD...IT IS FILED WITH CARB AND WHITE FLOUR. IF YOIU ARE HUNGRY DRINK WATER. SUCK OF SUGAR FREE POPS...YOU ARE ALMOST THERE DON'T STOP...THINK ABOUT THE SIZES OF THE CLOTHES IN YOUR CLOSET BEING SIZE M AND LARGE...YOU CAN DO IT. THINK OF THE GREAT THING AND CHANGES YOU WILL BE MAKING. THINK POSSITIVE..YOU CAN DO IT....

When I began my journey I was told no bread, no rice, no pasta. They are filled with carbs..I wonder if the carbs might be holding you back from losing weight?

I met Banded Wendy i las Vegas last year. She is very excited about her life. i am cncerned that the Dr's are not giving their patients rules and regulations for their post op. I know how it feels since I had to learn these things on my own.

I hope that you have called your dr by now. Looking forward to hearing that you are better.

Pain is normal.. What ever you all do. Do not go for days with out a bm. you will be very sorry,.

I am going for my walk...but I sent you my email address....calm down....I will help you.

Thats right listen to Cazzy, I agree, why would anyone "work around the band??" Think about all the good things you will receive when you follow the rules...Stop thinking so much about eating. Try putting energy to other things...good luck, now go forward and forget about the wrong and make it all right.