Amanda1982

I don't know your surgeon, but good luck on your journey

I'm being banded on Monday March 7th. I planned to return to work Thursday March 10th but I'll take more time If I have to. I have a desk job, you on the other hand will have to move around so you may want to take more time.. Good Luck

I don’t always agree with CM’s posts, but I think she hit the nail on the head with this one! The nutritionist and the psychiatrist have been a big help to me so far and I won’t be banded until Monday March 7th. Good Luck

I feel we have to learn to love ourselves and not look for a man to love us. Any man who chooses a woman based of her outer appearance has issues of his own.

Getting away from the Grammar lessons and back to Shirley….I don't think it was clear in her original post to everyone that her band had burst (Shirley correct me if I'm wrong) and she can't seem to get any help from her surgeon. Shirley I know that you had some things that you were going to try to resolve your problem let us know how things are going. Take Care

Oceangirl I’ve been there before where no one has poster to a thread I’ve started so I know how you feel. I won’t be banded until Monday so I can’t say much to help you with your pain; however I hope things get better for you soon. If it’s too bad I don’t see anything wrong with calling your doctor and asking if it’s normal. Good Luck

CM , My concern is that you are becoming the one that is inappropriate, harsh, insulting and blaming. How can you defend someone if you are becoming the very thing you are defending them against? Who is going to defend posters against you? Sorry about your struggle you've had it very hard and I can't imagine what you've gone thru. Good Luck to you and I hope that you bitterness doesn't consume you! I'm done with this thread!!!!! Good Luck to everyone and the OP on your new journey.

This may be a crazy question but did it have some sort of warranty? I can’t believe it burst and they are not trying to help you, this is just awful and it’s not like everybody has the money to just hire a lawyer. Sorry I’m venting. I’m praying for you and I hope that find someone to help you. Question how long did you have it before you found it had burst? Are you sure that he only put 2cc’s in and not 5cc’s in your 4cc band. Good Luck I'M PRAYING FOR YOU(smile)

I don't recall saying that you attacked the band, I asked what your purpose was for still posting on the site and then asked if you were attacking the band. Just a thought you may want to read a little closer before getting defensive. Good Luck to you and your experiences/opinions are just as welcomed as everyone elses.

Great post!!!! I totally agree!

I’m all for hearing the truth….and weather good or bad everyone’s story should be welcome. But telling others that their post is useless or we don’t need the post because they have been successful and its sounds smug is childish IMO. If you can tell everyone the band failed you or you failed the band (whatever the case may be). Then allow other to say they have been a success and they have made it to their goal.

I’m just curious if the band is not working for you than why are you still posting on this site? Is your purpose here to attack the band, encourage others to look for other options, of just vent. Don’t get me wrong I’m not attacking you, I’m just curious.

I asked the same question to my surgeon. I've had two c-sections also and he states that the pain is nowhere near as bad. But he hasn't had a c-section so how would he know lol.... Anyway I get banded Monday March 7th so I'll let you know. Good Luck

Couldn't have said it better, this is exactly what was told to me.

Yes you are confused you just confused me lol. Have you been to a seminar or have you just been internet searching? I suggest you go to a seminar where you can ask questions. Everyone's experience is different, you ask enough people and you will end up totally confused and a bunch of the info you listed is just wrong!! BTW willpower is needed no matter what Diet, or WLS you have. Nothing will force you to make good choices.

Calm down and let your body heal... The weight will come off if you continue doing the right things. Good Luck

I've always been the fat sibling. I have 3 sisters and one brother who can all fit into a size 0-4. As long as I can remember I've never been smaller that a size 12. Dec 2009 after I had my daughter I decided to do somthing about my weight. I want to look in the mirror and feel good about myself, not have to change outfits because this one shows my big belly. I want to feel sexy in whatever I'm wearing. I dont want to walk into a store anymore and go striaght to the back to the plus size section full of animal prints. LOL Don't get me wrong I think I'm beautiful and no one can tell me anything different but I'd be lying if I said I'm comfortable with my body. So to answer you question I did this for me. Yes overall it was make me a healthy person. Adding days onto my life for my children and future grandchildren. But a part of this is wanting to feel good about myself now in the present.

I like Atkins Cafe Caramel 15 grams of protein 2 carbs..Good Luck on your journey!!

I've been told not to drink 15 min before or 30 min after eating

I've been working out in the mornings, and I'm a little tired today, but it's also that time of the month (i know TMI ......LOL) so i can't blame it on the pr-op diet. Anyway I'm down 8lbs.

Went to psych eval 12/20/10 but I had to meet with him again to go over the results before he turned them in, that was 1/8/11.

My girls are my hubby's favorite part of me (wink) I'm scared I'm going to lose them. LOL If you have gone down can you tell me from what to what, I'm currently at a 44D.

Okay I’m writing this because I’ll get my band one week from tomorrow and I’ve subconsciously be worried about being a failure. What if it’s doesn’t work? What if I gain the weight back and more? What if…what if…. What if? Then I found my-self looking for posts from others who have had their bands removed for various reasons. Well enough of that. My surgeon told me realistically what I could expect from my band 60-65 percent of my excess weight which means that since I’m about 130 lbs overweight I could expect to lose 70-80lbs. That is 70-80lbs less that I weigh now which would put me somewhere around 190lbs. Now to some that is still a lot of weight but for me it’s a lot less than that 279lbs. What I’m saying is I don’t expect to come out of this wearing a size 2 however if I can get to 10-12 that would be great. I willing to work my butt off for that 10-12 and it the band does it s part, I’ll do mine. There is no point of doing this If I’m not going to follow the rules, eat right and exercise. Anyway no more negative post reading for me I’m getting me band, I’m going to let it help me and I will be a success. You anti-banders will have one less person to listen to your rants sorry. Good Luck everyone

I was required to have a psych eval before my papers were sent to the insurance company for approval. I suggest maybe making an appointment with a psychiatrist to take about breaking your bad habits and find out what the root of it boils down to. Maybe you’re an emotional eater or a visual cue eater (that’s me). Anyway I felt it was beneficial to me. And after I’m banded March 7th I have to see him again in Sep. Good Luck

Conragts to you! I will be banded on March 7th, I hope and pray that come March 7th 2012 I am as proud of myself are you are. Happy Bandiversary!!!!!