HEALTHY111

Thank you for the reminder. I needed it this evening. My tummy is rumbly and I am feeling hungry but I don't want to blow it so I think I will go have a cup of warm tea.

Talk to your doctor about the night sweats usually that is hormonal or menopausal it should not have anything to do with the band. Though I noticed I would get hot or a little sweaty within half hour of taking the pain meds. Maybe it is an issue with that. My recovery was a little slower I think than most on this site because the compression boots they put on my legs made my legs hurt for days and they were so sore it hurt to walk. In addition to the gas and feeling of wanting to belch but couldn't even with the gasX pills. I also had to sleep sitting up for about five days and it was broken sleep at best but I would get up and walk in the middle of the night to make sure I was getting the walking in. Congrats on your band keep us posted.

Wowzer, Thanks for the wake up call. We all need a little push in the right directions at times.

Love your post I am very happy for you. You have done very well 24lbs in 7 weeks?? My doc said 2lbs a week and you are definately doing that and then some!! Congrats!

Great job!! Congratulations on your success!

Remember slow and steady wins the race. With hormone fluctuations, water retention, building muscle mass, etc.. it can appear you are not making progress every time you step on the scale so take a deep breath and wait a few days to weigh again. We will all hit plateaus now and again but it is better for your body in the long run to lose a little slower than you would probably like. Good luck and best wishes for your success.

I went through it too and even the day after I was banded I was questioning it because of the initial pain. I know this is the ONLY way I could start getting healthy and losing weight I have tried it on my own without a wonderful tool like the lap-band for years without any long term successl. Now that I am in my forties I have acquired all kinds of comorbitities: High blood pressure, sleep apnea, PCOS, hernias, being tired all the time, etc... It is very natural for you to get a little anxious before surgery I was getting a little panicky myself and just stopped and prayed and took deep breaths. Then a nurse came over to me and she said she had the lap-band done by the same physician last year and it will be okay. That was a sigh of relief for me because she looked great and I would have never guessed she had the surgery. She said she is now more active than ever she has three sons and is always doing something that before she couldn't do. I myself said time and time again I am standing on the sidelines of my own life and it is terrible to literally see years pass by without me being able to enjoy life to the fullest extent. I want to be the best me I can be and the healthiest me I can be and that involves using the lap-band as a tool to get control over my life. You are in my prayers and I can assure you after the gas pain and soreness you will be feeling better in a few days! Congrats on your decision.

AMEN SISTER! ) Well said!

great job!! You are doing soooo good! ) Congrats on your continued success!!!!!

Sandy thanks for sharing and being so real. It is easy to get sidetracked and get off the path at times but overall in the end I know you are going to meet your weight loss goal. I have read many of your blogs and posts and you are inspirational, funny and motivating! We all look to each other for encouragement on this site and I hope you realize how many people are cheering you on!!!

Congratulations on your decision I wish you much success on your lapband journey!

GIBY97 - Happy Birthday!! Congratulations on your continued success you are doing great! You are an inspiration and encouragement to others, Thank You. Many Blessings to you as well. Also, Congratulations on your Baptism that is a wonderful event!!!

Sounds like you are pretty prepared! Good Luck and Congrats!

File an appeal with your insurance company regardless of the clause in the policy you have life threatening ailments that can be reversed if not cured by losing weight and having the lapband surgery. I would fight this one and call, call, call until they get you approved!! I am surprised that BCBS is turning you down they approve 100% of them in California for the comorbidity issues you have.

Ditto what Sandy said including the tears! God is sooooo good and even the way my surgery came about I know God had a hand in it. I had looked into this surgery a couple years ago and had great insurance and then my company closed due to the economy and I had no insurance. A year and half later I was having problems with stomach pain and it turned out to be a hernia I had to get a basic insurance plan and the Dr I was sent to for hernia repair happened to be the best Lap Band Dr around and I was joking and said you can put a band in me when you fix my hernia (I was kidding) and he said I can do that. I was shocked and they checked with my insurance company and low and behold because of my high blood pressure, hernias and PCOS I was approved for the Lap Band!!! Woooo Hoooo! God is so good to ME! I thought I would never have the opportunity to get this done and look how blessed I was.

Allison - Try the body wrap applicators at www.wraptodaylosetoday.com they are absolutely awesome, they tone, tighten and target fat and toxins!! Review the body slimming testimonials and look at before and after photos - they are affordable and they work! I use them and many of my friends, too many great reviews to list here!! I am using them throughout my Lap Band journey - they Rock!!

Have you checked with your Physician's office? I am in the Modesto area and my Dr had flyers in his office of the different support groups and meetings. My understanding is Fresno has even more options. My friend had hers done and lives there but she never has time for meetings. Also the hospital usually has information on educational meetings and support groups so you can also check with them. Good luck on your journey I wish you much success!!

Personally I wouldn't take the diet pills because of the adverse affects on the heart, etc.. I understand that green tea helps you lose weight so you could add a few cups of green tea to your day. Oolong and white tea are even more effective - google them and read up on them and decide if they are right for you. All in all you have had excellent success over the past year and that is something to be very proud of!

Wow Bklynike thanks for sharing! You are doing great and what an inspiration to others!! If anyone questions whether or not to get the LAP-BAND® all they have to do is read a great post like yours and they will know it is an awesome tool to obtain the healthy lifestyle we all deserve. Janet has a great idea about going to consignment stores while we are in between stages. I don't really want to purchase a new wardrobe until I reach my goal weight. Of course I have a lot of my "skinny" clothes from ten years ago in that corner section of my closet, but it will be awhile before I can fit in any of it. Well Congrats again for getting such great results in such a short period of time. I know you are going to the gym and really working hard for your new body - Good for you!

Kelly111 - You have received some excellent advice today from the women above and you have a whole crowd cheering you on! We all get worried/anxious in the beginning because like marig1104 said we sometimes sabatoge ourselves and think "I can't eat that, etc.." Let me tell you I put this saying on my fridge "NOTHING TASTES AS GOOD AS SKINNY FEELS!" I am sure I got that from one of the very knowledgable bloggers on this site ) I am a newbie and let me be real for a minute; If you are looking for negative you will find it. You have to be in the right place mentally to have this surgery the lap band is tool not a magic bullet. You have to use it to your advantage and make it work for you. Life is what you make it. For me I have been overweight to some extent the better part of 15 years, I could lose weight for a little while but it found me again and brought some friends. It is a battle sometimes it could be genetic, hormonal, medical, etc.. which for some it can be harder to lose. All I know is for me the lap band is the ONLY answer to getting rid of this fat that weighs me down physically and emotionally! I am not as happy or confident as I was when I was thinner and I am more self concience about the way people look at me being overweight stinks! It is uncomfortable in the summer which I hate because I can't hide under 50 layers of clothing. My goal is to lose 80lbs by next summer and the lap band is the tool I am going to use to reach that goal! Only you can decide what is best for you. If you decide to get banded I assure you that you will find much support from the bloggers on this site they are here to uplift and encourage on a daily basis! Best wishes!

I heard once that "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels" so when I see or smell something I want to eat I think of that motto. I know it's not much but it helps me. )