I just had an Iband (with plication) done on 12/21/11 and I'm really wondering how I should feel on this day!! I feel like I have an air bubble caught between my rib cage thats pretty painful at times! I have had just a couple of spells of nausea, which I think is pretty good. Has any one else had the IBand done?

Terri what part of Texas did you have your surgery done in? I live in Tx (dallas/ft w) and had my first consult last week. I have had so many people try to talk me out of this. Im on Weight Watchers too and lost 13 lbs in a month. Ive got about 80 lbs to go. I really enjoy reading your posts. I was following the lady a few pages back that was so nervous. She was 8 hrs from surgery and then never reposted...ugh. One thing I am really worried about is my skin sagging after I loose the weight. Today a fitness instructor tried to talk me out of it for that very reason. Hope I don't chicken out!

Terri what part of Texas did you have your surgery done in? I live in Tx (dallas/ft w) and had my first consult last week. I have had so many people try to talk me out of this. Im on Weight Watchers too and lost 13 lbs in a month. Ive got about 80 lbs to go. I really enjoy reading your posts. I was following the lady a few pages back that was so nervous. She was 8 hrs from surgery and then never reposted...ugh. One thing I am really worried about is my skin sagging after I loose the weight. Today a fitness instructor tried to talk me out of it for that very reason. Hope I don't chicken out!

Sissy-where did you have your consult??

In Fort Worth...Dr Smith.

Yea! That's where I'm going and that is where Teri went as well! She's doing very well and has been very helpful to me. Have u scheduled your surgery yet?? I'm April 2. I would love a buddy for this journey )

Does anybody have problems with bread? That seems to be the one thing I keep hearing about.....I will never be able to eat bread or drink pop again. It's ok as long as I can still eat Mexican food. Lol

OMG! Wow! I would LOVE that! That is totally awesome!

I have my nutrition appt and psych appt this week. Then waiting for insurance approval. I have no idea how long I will have to wait for my surgery. I am totally floored that you all live close. How cool is that?

That's great a few of us have the same Dr,.!! Every now and then I have problems with bread. The smaller the bite the better!! SIssy, I had my psych appt and she just asked a few questions then she will give you a web site that will instruct you on your evaluation!!There were alot of questions!! You will be able to loose the weight from weight watchers on the 2 weeks pre-op diet!! It took me 2 days for approval after she checked my psych questionaire! I am 50 and my skins seems to be doing fine!! But i'm just getting started!! I'd rather have a little loose skin than be overweight! Hey Tahnee I finally can put a face with your name!!

Terri will you add me as a friend? I'm new and don't know how to use this site yet. Lol

Gotcha Sissy!!

Does anybody have problems with bread? That seems to be the one thing I keep hearing about.....I will never be able to eat bread or drink pop again. It's ok as long as I can still eat Mexican food. Lol

I don't have any problems with bread but that may be because I haven't gotten a fill yet. I am hoping to do this without getting a fill because I feel that the plication gives me plenty of restriction.

The only carbonated drink that I've had since surgery was a malt beverage about a week ago. For the most part it was fine but I was at a club where the not only stop serving drinks at 2 am they take your drink away from you so I decided to chug about half the 12 oz bottle and that took a little effort but it wasn't painful

i haven't had any carbination but I saw on some site that people do after about 6 mo. after surgery!! I'm think I'm just going to stay away from that!! I had a fill last wed and it still feels a little tight I think I may need to have a little fluid taken out and then I will prob be in the green zone!! Hope everyone is having a great day!!

I have lost 36lbs since having the lapband & plication in November. I do miss bread, but the results are worth it. Good luck on your surgery.

As of today I have lost 52 lbs!! Yayy!!

Ok girls I'm really having 2nd thought with going through with the I-band. Can you give me some pros and cons? Went to my nutrition appt today and don't know if I can give up bread and diet pop forever. Any and all comments appreciated.