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aww. I'm so sorry to hear that you're in a lot of pain. What did they give you for meds? I did have trouble dressing myself for at least 3 days and my doc said I couldn't shower for 48 hrs after the surgery. Trust me it will get better! I think what helped with my healing process was walking around a lot. You have to keep moving (at least when you're awake) I do hope you feel better. Get your rest! xoxo

that is what i thought, you can get the news or weather. I didnt know about the fit prog. How are you doing? I had the first fill, first week was good, now have to work the hunger again. I hope you are well and can give me some good news on weight loss. love Patti

Hello, where in Texas are you? My surgery date is 3-17-09 at Fort Worth LapBand, Dr. Adam Smith who was banded in 04 himself, I like that, he has the compassion and heart of actually been and going through this! Any way check out my social group for people in our area! When is your surgery date? Nancy

Oh gosh....CRAVINGS!!! lol i hear ya!

I just some jello so i'm "ok" right now.

If you don't mind me asking how much weight do you have to lose? Last time i was weighed, i was at 350. that was at the end of december.

God i hate to even type that, but this whole process has been such an eye opener for me. I think i had the exact opposite of anerexia...my image of myself was so distorted that i never saw how big i really was.

Today i boiled chicken for everyone. added some carrots and onions gave the goods the the family and drank some broth. it was yummy.

having people nearby who have had the surgery as well has been a big help. and inspiration. since my boss is pretty much 7 weeks ahead of me, i ask her all sorts of questions.

if you would like we can exchange phone numbers and text or chat.

no pressure....and i hope i don't freak you out! lol the internet is a scary place.

wozers,i need to get to bed! lol

have a great day and hang in there!!

I was banded in July and have lost 45 pounds. I lost my job last week, and find myself reaching for food for comfort. I haven't lost anything in 2 weeks now, and I'm worried.

I'm doing better. was hsving trouble the first few days. i still find it diffivult to drink the shakes. so im hoping when i go to soft foods this week, i do ok. i was miserable for 3 days after surgery. good news i'm down 18 lbs. in 9 days. post op...so i've lost 50 total. what about you? how are you, and the weight loss?

wow lady..i'm scared...lol..you poor thing! it's good to hear what can happen though..thanks for not sugar coating it..and 15 pounds? that's insane! i kinda swayed away from my diet this past month..and just got strict again..i lost 5 pounds in 3 days...that was kinda weird! it must've been water weight or something?? i' m glad your doing better..must've been tough! who's taking care of you? luckily my mom will be available the whole time for me...take care! my name is jamie by the way..i don't know if i've ever told you? LOL

Hi, Kim, my date is 3-17-09, start my pre-op diet next week also, on tuesday the 3rd! Where are you from and what are your weight and goal stats? Do you have kids? What kind of work do you do? Check out my about me thing and msg, I also started a social group for banders from Fort Worth! Gotta run, Nancy

Thank you so much for your encouraging words, I truly appreciate it. I'm going back later this week for another fill, so fingers crossed, I so wait/need to do this, it has to work! You've done really well so far, keep up the good work, well done!

Hi, Jenny

I just read your post about your band tubing disconnecting. I have the same problem. I have had my band for a year, on 1/15/09 I had Laproscopic splenectomy by the same doctor who did my lapband. I immediately noticed a difference in my band while in the hospital, I asked the doctor if he had removed my fluid from the band and he said he had not. 3 weeks later I have a lot of abdominal pain. I go in for a fill and find out my tubing has disconnected. he says it is a simple procedure to repair. I am currently awaiting to see if insurance will cover this as I can not afford it. I was wondering how you are doing and how your repair turned out.

I'm sorry I didn't get back to you I went back to work this week and I am exhausted!

I'm so excited for you and I know you're going to do great!!! Let me know how it goes!

hello I just stop by to let you know I am doing ok. I went to the Dr. for my 1st check up and in two weeks i lose 10 pounds. I have no or very little restriction so i am trying to keep control though it is hard at times but i am trying to hand on untill my 1st fill 3-4-09 oh I cant wait I swear i just want to sleep untill then lol. How are you? KIT Michelle

You are one week post today! How do you feel??

Hi!

I have to admit that this preop diet has been the hardest thing I have ever done! But I am still hanging in there and doing pretty good! I know, I worry about the liver thing too, but I am trying to keep a positive outlook about it. I am excited about the surgery and also nervous. At my last check, I had lost 8 lbs. in about a week! But the weight loss is kind of secondary to me right now simply b/c getting used to this new lifestyle has been really hard. I beleive it will be worth it in the end! We are going to have our bands soon and be losing weight and looking hot before you know it!!! : )))

Hang in there and keep your eye on the ball!!!

Shelley

Hello Tammy, I also am a 64 model fixin to be 45 almost 2 wks after my surgery date which is 3-17-09, I have 3 grown kids, all living on their own, 1 granddaughter, live about 50 miles west of Fort Worth, one of my brothers use to live in Iraan, tx, if remember right not to far from Odessa, any how, when is your surgery date? Nancy

I have been visiting this site for months. This is my first post and I just want to say hi. My surgery is scheduled for March 4, I go for my pre-tests next thur and if everything is ok, I'll be banded on 3/4. I have learned so much from this site thanks

Heya!! I feel so losted I was banded 5/5/08 I was 252 and now I am 175 I feel like I failed I gain four pound in the last week . People say I look great some don't even relize it's me but I don't see it I don't know why I am suck at this weight. I feel great but I feel like I look the same I don't know how much weight I should lose and how fast and I am a closet banded only some people I feel so alone and my husband is 140 if that and I want to be thin so bad that I am stressing so I am eating. sorry for venting please can you help me thanks Elise

Oh i bet you cant wait! I've had mine for 8 weeks now, 18 lbs down. Slow... but I'm getting there!

I am having it done in Oxnard at St. Johns. My surgeon is the director of Bariatric there. I was told at my initial consultation last month that once I am approved it is like two weeks from there. I want to wait until the end of February though because I am going to Bakersfield with some girl friends next month and they dont know about it so I dont want them wondering why I am only drinking liquids lol...

did you grow up out here? are you in college? do you work? do all your friends know or are you keeping it quiet?

Hi hun

dont get disallusioned your just a baby bandit hun

some weeks i only lost 200gms too then maybe every 3rd week i would lose over a kilo so hang in there

if i can do this so can you

and i love my food as much as anyone else hehehe

my blog link is here

needs updating

The long and winding road

my email is devilnall@gmail.com

if you want to stay in touch

Leeanne

Hey Shaggs,

It is a small world. My brother lives on Weston Rd close to Panania station, and I lived at Mick Maulins, or at least it felt like it!

I'm pretty discouraged at the moment. Have only lost 200g in 2 weeks!! i was so caught up with how much I lost on Optivile and in the first week that I am not coping with the minute loss!! Am trying to be good this week to get a better result at my first appoint with surgeon next week. This is such a roller coaster of a ride... but according to everyone on here it is worth it. I'm scared that I am going to sabotage myself like i have every other time....b lah blah blah enough of that.

Not long to go fo ryou now!!! Good luck with the Optivile. I was good for a week and then couldnt stand the hunger anymore...but i am sure u will be fine!!!

Keep me in the loop on how u r going.

talk soon

M

Hi.....26 pounds??? That's excellent!!! CONGRATS. So far I'm only down 14 pounds. This all happened within the first week of being banded. Now I'm kind of just sitting there. I go for my first fill 2/4 so I'm excited about that. I also started going to the gym so that's good too. Right now I can pretty much eat anything. I just do it in small quantities, nothing like I was doing before banding. In the morning, I've been having protein shakes, lunch I have some chicken and dinner maybe a boiled egg with tomatoe. Not such an exciting menu. I've had bread, rice, veggies, pasta (not a lot), as long as I stop when I'm satisfied I haven't had any bad episodes. How about you? What are you eating and how much? Oh...I've made it a habit to serve myself on a small plate.

Hi, I am a to be banded in Florida. Original surgery date was 1/26, but my EKG last week was abnormal and now I have appointments next week with cardiologist. I am disappointed because I was READY to get started on this life changing journey. Keep in touch, LB

Hi, Shelley,

Hope your weekend was great!

I was originally scheduled for my surgery tomorrow, 1/26, but had an abnormal EKG at pre-op this past Tuesday. I am so disappointed right now. I have an appointment on 2/5 with cardiologist to see what's going on with my heart. I have never had any heart problems in the past. Hopefully the EKG was not working properly or something of the sort! I was so looking forward to getting started on my new life journey with my lapband. Have a great week! Laura

I hope it goes quickly for you. I'm glad your sleep study went well, they tried to make me have another one, but I kind of refused and my surgeon said it wasn't a necessity, so that's good, I go in a week from wednesday, that's exciting/freaky! I hope you get your date soon, I'll keep the fingers crossed for you!