Cindysmom (Ilene)

I gave up diet soda. My sucess in this journey was more important than something that is not good for me.

I was self pay. I was 62 years old. I had no insurance at all. The opportunity of doing the lapband came in to my lap. I almost gad the gastric bypass 2 year before that and then I found out that my boss{ at the time} removed any and all bariatric coverage. I only had abut 100lbs to lose. I am very happy with my choice.

Remember that the band is only a tool. This is why the Gastric bypass is so different. With the lapband, you have to use your tool but you need to use your feet and walk. Walking is great for the heart. We all (and I include myself) have done a terrible injustice to our bodies. This is now our time to right the wrong. The lapband will never make us not eat, lose the weight, or stop us from eating the wrong food. It will however, after fills create a restriction for us not to over eat. Think again what got you obese in the first place. Stay away from those foods. They are not your friends. Find friends who have been sucessful with the lapband and learn from them. This is not a 1 time fix, it is a life time journey for the rest of your life. A life that would have been shortened if you didnt take charge. Do this for yourself not me. I know what I am doing for myself. Today I turned 64, I might not have lived much longer...I was obese. I was discusting. I looked like cr****P.

Oh my sorry for the problem you had. I hope that you can put this behind you and go further. Best wishes.

Go back to the dr and ask for small fills, ask him about a dietician, ask the staff for instructions, that they didnt give you. Are you on facebook at all? You might want to try lapband divas. I would follow a Atkins program with high Protein and low carbs. I would drink 8 glasses of Water per day. I would exercise 5x a week for 30 min. I would eat less. 1cup/ 3 oz of protien. I would get a book on protein, carbs and calories. I would go and join on a group called bandedliving.com Those girls will faint when you tell them this. I would ask my dr why he has not done right by you. I would find out what brand lapband I had and let that company know what has happened. .I would join sparkpeople.com. team: lapband surgery. I am coleader there. Miss ilene. I would go on the lapband.com site, or if you have a realize band go one realize.com I hope that you have given up all your soda. No white flours, no bread, rice, Pasta, potatos. pizza. I would not drink with food, or right after eating. I would have a good nights sleep.

I wish both of you good luck. I was not lucky enough to have insurance so I paid cash. In 3 weeks I had the surgery, I spent 4 hours at the center the day of surgery and 15 months later I am 89 lighter. It is 2 years a 2 months out for me. I am thrilled.

I wish you the best of luck.. Ask questions of your Dr and his staff..

I thought that we should not drink with food or directly after food so it would not desolve so quickly from fluid.

I had a buddy on Facebook, Her name is Cindy Morton. She lives in Missouri. She had lapband many years ago.

b-52 you are terrific. Congratulations.

I would say that it is forever. Sorry. And the bread is filled with carbs. These are small sacrafices when you want a thin, healthy body. Just keep up with you Water, Protein, and keep the carbs low. Every 10 lbs is a dress size... Good luck.

I agree with both gals, esp with the bowels. Drink water, and walk, You will be fine. I was scared also. But we all make it and kind of laugh at ourselves for being so scared. It is normal.

Wow. I thnk you need several fills. I thnk you need to measure your food.. I guess it is ok to have the wine. (you will do it anyhow) Watch the calories it has though. Are you eating bread? or any of the other things that we are not supposed to eat???::::: bread, rice, Pasta. Cookies, bagels, pies, candy, Potatoes, Didn't your doctor give you a list of what not to eat? or what to eat? Dont worry you have a great bunch of people here.. We wont let this happen anymore. But what about your fills and restriction? Let us know...

Had surgery 2 years ago. I am 64 in a few weeks. was 256-now 167 5ft 6 in. 15 months I walk 3 miles a day. and Water aerobic 3x week.

Since your restriction might not get here so soon. You might want to be mindfull of those carbs. Push Protein and lower your carbs. Carbs make you crave more carbs. Keep thinking about the healthy body on the way with out those sweets and carbs. best of luck.

Up your protein. Lower your carbs..I hope that you have given up your bread and all white flour stuff. Keep exercising and drink water. Measure your food. Talk to the doc.

Please slow down when drinking or eating. Plan on trying to find different places to write or email to and ask for samples of shake powders. I am drinking right now a Atkins advantage dark chocolate Royale shake. 15 gr Protein 1 grm sugar, 160 calories and 2 gr net carbs. It is 11 fl oz. Please have an open mind for your protein shakes cause you will be doing them for the rest of your life. Protein keeps you full. Helps you lose weight, helps with your muscles, Helps prevent your hair from falling out. If you do not have the band, your protein shke would not have filled u up. You drank too fast. This is why people get sick. You will be eating and drinking slower. And you will need to chew your food. I wish you best of luck. Start walking. it will help you release the gas from the surgery. good luck Ilene

Best of luck to you. You will still be able to eat food. Just not as much and not the junk that got you where you are now. It will be your choice and you will most likely do the correct choice. This is a good opportunity for you to change your life and be healthy. You will also be much happier, feel better and look better. Sounds like a win win to me. And it was I will be 64 next month- less 89 lbs and still counting. At this time in my life when i look at me being size m from size 2x. I think who cares about that crap food anyway. it was really not my friend. Keep in touch. If you need help lizybird@aol.com

Have not had Bread, pop, sugar, noodles, rice. candie, Cookies pie for 2 years. dont miss it. Best wishes.

Hello Roni. While I don't live in Texas. I do have friends there and a sister in law. I will be happy to be your friend and support. I had the surgery 2 years ago. Lost 89 lbs. I am almost 64 years old. I live in South Florida. Ilene LIZYBIRD @AOL.COM..I WILL HELP YOU I. THIS IS WHAT I DO ALL THE TIME.

i can understand why. You are a normal person. I was also nervous 25 months and 89 lbs ago. You will do great...

i like veggie broth the most. I would get all three. Jello, also. Dont worry,.

IT will be surgery time sooner than you both think. Think of it this way: 1shake = 1 meal. I had 1 Breakfast, 1 lunch 1 food meal. chicken, fish, meat. Tuna, eggs, Keep drinking Water during the day. veggies are fine. stay away from carbs like bread, you will be giving up bread, rice, Pasta, noodle, potatoes, cake, Cookies, candy, pie, bagels, I recomend that you invest in a book that lists carbs, calories, Protein. Fiber. Didn't they tell you anything? I also had rotton support. And I was self pay. Keep asking questions. I will be happy to help if needed. lizybird@aol.com

get some stool softners. and get suppositores. Try to go with any pain you might have and dont have too may pain pills.

Tests are not too bad. Some you get to sleep through.... I like what you said about not associating with cheaters. I don't!!