Positive people unite! This thread is being created for the sole use of positive people to give positive reinforcement to others in the group that we care about. We know that we may disagree on some issues but we will offer constructive criticism, objective suggestions, we will always give kind support even when delivering the occasional (but necessary) kick in the pants.

Hello all! I have been reading your posts...I, too, have bat wings :bored:...not good...not good...to catch you up...I met with the surgeon concerning my knees and he said that I've lost enough weight and plus the fact that I'm a Lap Band patient, who follows the rules (I guess, proven myself) he can start with the surgeries. My first knee is next Tue. and I really need your thoughts and prayers. I'm highly motivated to get my mobility back but am fearful of the recovery process. I've heard soooo many horror stories. Just trying to stay positive, listening to my music, cleaning the house like crazy, and getting all the preop stuff done. Tomorrow they empty my band . The PA said that if I do well they can put it all back within a weeks time. But that it has to be about a week and no longer. If it's a longer time then they will put the fluid back in slowly. Sooooo, I'm hoping to do well so I can get refilled right away. That about catches you up. Anybody wanna watch a farm for three days?...lol...Dottie

Dottie, that's great news. I wish you all the best. Do you have to get a complete unfill prior to knee surgery in case of nausea?

So, had to share. I did freaking awesome for exercise this week! I have 235 minutes in just from Monday through Friday (cardio and scuplting with weights) !!! I didn't realize it! Not that I like doing it, but I sooo feel like I've accomplished something afterward. I even got up at 5:30 yesterday AND today and exercised before I went to work! Yahoooo! Hopefully I can behave this weekend with my food choices (weekends are always the worst, I'm more structured at work) and hopefully I'll have a nice loss. I'm down one pound since I signed in to the 4th of July challenge on Monday, so fingers crossed I can make it 2!!!! Yeah!

Hope everyone is having a good day! TGIF!

Dottie-- My grandfather had both knees and hips replaced in his 60's and I remember him saying how glad he was that he did it because it allowed him to do what he wanted for 15 years after that. I will be thinking about you Tuesday.

Karen-- Your an exercise junkie now! Do they have an "anonymous" for that? I'm so happy for you.

Bob-- How was the eating? I have my fills done at Forest Park by Sandy (under floro) she has never stuck me more than once. The last time she wasn't there and another lady did it and the needle broke but that has been the worse thing that has happened. As a matter of fact I haven't even seen or talked to Dr Kim since I got banded in October, if I have a question I just call Sandy since she is banded as well.

Shammah-- Post pics of the new cut! We want to see.

Christie-- I am going to wait 1 year after goal to decide on PS, or I should say, which PS I have to have. Its looking like boob lift for sure and maybe TT, we will see.

I guess I am going to go back to work now, I have been getting paperwork done for the accountant all week, and I am sick of it! I cant even farm because I am too busy! WTH?:bored:

Dottie, that's great news. I wish you all the best. Do you have to get a complete unfill prior to knee surgery in case of nausea?

Yes, they took all the fluid from my band about an hour ago :smile:. I can go back in two weeks to get most, if not all, put back in and only if I'm doing well. Thanks to all for the well wishes!!!

Dottie, This will just be a bump in the road to you feeling better and getting around better. You will do great with the recovery. You are still very young compared to many who have knee replacements. Be sure to keep us all posted when you can. I'll be thinking of you ....... good thoughts, of course.

I think I need some removed. I am getting stuck on yogurt

It's going to be another liquid weekend.

Maybe I should panic and look for sympathy in the forum :smile:

yea, BT that sounds pretty tight for you. Mine loosened up a bit when that happened with my 2nd fill, but I did get to the point I could easily eat things like yogurt.

Dottie--thinking of you for your surgery. I know you will do fine:thumbup:--sorry I cannot farm--I cannot even keep my cafe going!

Karen--alright on the exercise--what DVD's are you doing--I was wondering because I use "The Firm" that comes with weights and has four tapes for cardio and sculpting

Bob--hope things loosen up a bit. I am now curious about this 3rd fill and what it will do!

I don't understand!!! I had 0.8 cc removed 2 weeks ago and ate like a pig for a week but the second week I was back to healthy eating and I haven't exercised in 2 weeks because I've been so busy!! I haven't lost anything!!!!!

What's wrong with this band? I should have never had this surgery!!!!! I can't handle this stress and failure!

Edited June 26, 201016 yr by christiemr

Dottie! You'll do great and life will be so much more enjoyable. The key to a great recovery with a total knee replacement is therapy do everything they tell you as many times as they tell ya. If you sit on your butt and don't do your homework because it hurts you'll have trouble. I scheduled my dad this week for an ortho consult for a total knee too and have threatened to beat him if he doesn't do what they tell him to (he will, he's a good patient and very active). Once this one heals he's going for the other knee then getting a right total ankle replacement. Last year he had his left ankle fused. He's tall and skinny with bird legs and has been a volleyball/softball/basketball player forever and had so many sprains and breaks and his arthritis is just horrible... Good luck and anytime you need a cheerleader we're here for ya!

Bob and shad-I'm not officially referring to it as the curse of fill #3...although, hey, the weight loss was amazing! Take it easy bob and I'll keep my fingers crossed you start to loosen up a bit. When I was that tight I never got hungry and had to force myself to eat that was a totally bizarre feeling after a lifetime of starving all the time.

Everyone else-Rock on with the exercise and keep up the good work!

I don't understand!!! I had 0.8 cc removed 2 weeks ago and ate like a pig for a week but the second week I was back to healthy eating and I haven't exercised in 2 weeks because I've been so busy!! I haven't lost anything!!!!!

What's wrong with this band? I should have never had this surgery!!!!! I can't handle this stress and failure!

:smile: LOL !!!:thumbup:

I'm a complete failure too! I have not changed my ticker in a long time. I admit I don't exercise much and don't think the rules apply to me, but I'm stressed!

I have an idea. Let's all file a class action suit against the makers of ours bands and our surgeons. We aren't losing as fast as we'd like and once in a while it is inconvenient.

I am actually forcing myself to eat. Not that bad. I am living on yogurt; cottage cheese; protein shakes and turkey chili.

I woke up this morning thinking of you Bob...scary, very scary. Even when it's a pain in the ass I still love my band. I got wild and crazy last night and had 2 or 3 bites of pizza (tiny, well chewed, slow between bites, etc...), no go. Had the worst deep down retching to the toenails I've had in a long time and today I'm all liquids too...sigh..you'd think I'd learn. Apparently I get 2 good days for every bad day which is better than the 2 bad days for every good day I was having before. I miss breakfast I mean a REAL breakfast with biscuits and, well, FOOD....but it's all for a good cause in the end...

I put a new facebook picture up and have had the most hysterical messages about it from people that haven't seen me in a year or two. Makes the head swell but it's nice!

I am actually forcing myself to eat. Not that bad. I am living on yogurt; cottage cheese; protein shakes and turkey chili.

Welcome to my world. (for the majority of the past 12 months)