Bklynike

We are all here to vent and share, so please feel free to do both. I weigh at the gym 3-4 times a week. I don't own a scale. I keep a log every Sunday of my weight so I am trying not to get too crazy about it. I wish you the best of luck. Losing weight without the band is not easy, but it is not impossible. Cut out the carbs and that should help. Exercise will also help and you will have to continue with the exercise after the banding, so get moving now. Keep us informed.

I had my first fill a week ago and also was not as nervous as I thought I would be because of everyone here saying it was nothing and didn't really hurt. Are you feeling more restricted? Are you on liquids or mushy food? Every doctor seems to have a different opinion on that. Good luck and keep up the good work.

The food testing thing is something we all do without thinking about it. It is amazing how much we "tested" before sitting down to a full meal. I don't bother doing the cooking anymore. My husband is a great cook, so he prepares the meals. No more testing for me! lol You are doing great and will be able to kneel down sooner than you think. Congrats on getting closer to the Onederland - I have about 15 lbs to go before I can say that.

Thanks for sharing such a great story.

Congrats on joining our ranks. The Lap Band is the best gift you could have given yourself. As for the gas, walk, walk, walk, and it will leave your body. Some people used GasX, as well. Be prepared to start your journey - watching your food and exercise are really important. The LB is just a tool, you have to do the work. Best of luck.

Chloraseptic and sugar free ice pops will be the winning combination. They scratched you while taking out the tube, but it won't last very much longer. Congratulations on having the lapband. This was the best gift you could give yourself. Keep walking as much as possible to help the gas pass and to get yourself ready to start exercise when the doctor says it is OK. It is really the key to losing the weight. Best of luck to you and welcome to our club.

Congrats on your terrific accomplishment. I'll be flying in November and I am excited knowing I won't be embarrased becuase the seatbelt will fit comfortably this time. Enjoy the rest of your vacation and have a safe return to Korea.

I am so glad you are allowing yourself to be happy. You deserve it. Congrats on the change of attitude towards yourself. I know exactly how you feel. I wish you all the best.

Hi, fellow bandsters: It is the 2nd of October and you know what that means? It means it is time for the new green shirt photo. As you can see, I also changed my Avatar. My husband takes the pictures and then he sizes them for me. I kept asking him to go from one picture to the past picture because I couldn't believe how many changes there were. I am really doing it! I would be so happy if I could say every week I lost 5 lbs. Unfortunately, that isn't the case. But I am consistently losing - about a pound or so a week. I really thought it would be more, but it took many years to put the weight on, so it is going to take a while to take it off. Monday will start week 15 and I've lost around 35 lbs since my surgery. I've had 1 fill so far, last Thurs, but I really don't think I need another one. I am able to eat anything without getting sick, and I stop when I start to feel the hunger go away. I am working out religiously and I really do feel amazing. When I saw the pictures tonight, I really started feeling better about myself and how I look. Please check our my new green shirt photo and let me know what you think of my new pictures. Have a great weekend everyone.

So glad you are enjoying your journey. You keep it up - you deserve it.

Glad to hear you are doing so well and had a good vacation down here in Florida. Unfortunately, the weather has been extremely hot, but you probably lost some weight sweating in the heat. I haven't seen my twin sister since May. I will be seeing her in November. I miss her so much, I can't imagine not seeing her in 2 years. Have a blast.

How awful. Here is what you need to do - you write a letter to your doctors office and cc/the insurance company. Outline every penny you have paid and that you are not responsible for a penny more. Send them both certified and tell them you want written confirmation, include a return envelope, that your responsibility has been met. Do you have a written contract with your doctor? I hope you do and that you have kept all of your payment receipts. If your insurance is through your job and you don't get this resolved on your own, see your Benefits Administrator to resolve this for you. Good luck.

I was tired of being sick and tired! Diabetes, sleep apnea, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, emergency gallbladder surgery and breast cancer. I am now feeling much better, looking much better and still have a lot to go, but I will get there. Best of luck to everyone.

I can only tell you from my personal experience that the surgery is really a piece of cake. This is the best thing you will ever do for yourself. Enjoy your journey, I'm loving mine.

You are doing so remarkably well. You cannot compare yourself with anyone else because we all have different weight issues. Some have more to lose, some less. Some take medications that make it a little more difficult. Some of us are able to go to the gym and workout and some are more limited. What ever you do, as long as that scale is working in your favor. you are winning! You go girl and keep it up.

Congrats on your loss. I hope you reach your goal. Keep up the good work.

I wish you the best of luck and hope all goes well. Please check back and let us know how you are doing. Keep in mind, you will need to walk, walk, walk after the surgery to get rid of the gas you are going to have in your upper back, neck and shoulder area. Some people used GasX, so have some on hand. I just walked a lot and it went away within a few day. This is the best gift you could give yourself, so be prepared to work hard and lose weight.

I am impressed by you and inspired by you. I wish you all the success you can imagine. Keep up the good work and those of us who are breast cancer survivors, I thank you.

I am so glad to see other people are enjoying exercise as much as I am. I can't seem to get enough. I hate when it is hot out and I am sweating, but when I'm in the gym I love to sweat. The more the better! You have had a great loss and you look amazing. I wish you a quick recovery.

Very interesting. I never heard of that. Best of luck to you.

I am so sorry, but it will be worth every penny you spend. I paid $13,400 out of my own pocket for my surgery and would do it again if I had to. Do you have a credit card to put it on or how about taking a medical loan Do you have a 401K to borrow against? I know it isn't easy, but I will be thinking about you and wishing you well. Good luck.

Best of luck to you. This was the best thing I could have done for myself, and I am sure you will feel the same. Remember, after surgery do as much walking as you can to get rid of the gas you are going to feel in your neck and upper back/shoulder. A lot of people us GasX, but I just walked around my condo on every commercial break. It really helps. Good luck and welcome to the Bandster way of life.

I am so sorry you are not feeling well. There are a lot of people in my office who are sick. I am keeping my fingers crossed that I don't catch it. Plenty of vitimin C is what everyone says. I say it will just run its course, but Nightquil does help you sleep more comfortably. Hope you are back to your normal self in a day or two so you can get back to your exercising. Feel better, my friend.

Wow, what a difference. You were a beautiful bride and still a beautiful woman. You must be so proud of yourself. Only 18 lbs till you hit your goal - what an accomplishment. I hope you reach your goal quickly and easily. Best of luck.

Easy Way Out - a phrase that makes me see red. I have never worked so hard at anything, so yes it is infuriating especially when coming from family or so-called friends. I say Jealous is a phrase that comes to mind when they say easy way out. You have done great - keep it up and let stupid things stupid people say roll off your shoulder.