Hello my name is Liliana. I'm new to this and I'm looking for a buddy to help me in this new process. I will soon be getting my lap band and I need some advance. I'm a bit scared and very nervous someone pls help me.

If any of u ladies would like to exchange numbers. Pls massage me I can really use some good positive ppl in my life thank u.

Today I felt great. I am experiencing alot of pain from the gas but I just continue to move around. Today I went to balboa park here in san diego and spent a good 4 hours walking around' date=' taking rests when I needed to. I've learned that every day gets alil easier. I am taking gas x strips and miralax to help with constipation. Im cconstantly sipping and staying hydrated. Also ive started journaling each day to document how im feeling. I was nervous to but I just continue to think of the end results. let me know if you have any questions, I will be happy to help with whatever I can. Have you started your pre op diet?[/quote']

My Dr does not require a Pre-op diet??? I've been trying different Protein shakes and familiarizing myself with the post-op diet. I met with the nutritionist last week and she recommended starting to eat less, chew more, eat healthier choices. I have been doing so but truthfully I've also been splurging...eating things I know I will not eat in the same capacity ever again. Don't get me wrong...I'm so ready for this change

Wow. Interesting. Ive never heard of a doctor that doesnt require a liver shrinking diet.

Well thats good that you are enjoying everything while you can. As for me im looking forward to the mushy stage.

Super excite I my file is been send to my surgeon to review and to set a surgery day..... This is the time of my life. I keep u guys update hope we get good news...

Chasity,

There is absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. You've got a problem and you're about to fix it. Who gives a whoot what other people say?

Remember, haters gonna hate and bandsters gonna lose weight!!!!!!

Chasity' date='

There is absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. You've got a problem and you're about to fix it. Who gives a whoot what other people say?

Remember, haters gonna hate and bandsters gonna lose weight!!!!!![/quote']

Thanks I appreciate that, it's just so frustrating because I've yoyo'd so much over the last 10 years I'm just exhausted and hope and pray this will be the tool to help me win this battle for good.

I had my surgery today, and what a piece of cake!

I was expecting to be in so much more pain than what I am. I have some very mild discomfort at the sites of my tiny incisions, but the pain is truly nothing like I thought it would be.

I'm so glad I did it! When I went in today I weighed in at 14 pounds less---just from my liquid diet.

I had my surgery today' date=' and what a piece of cake!

I was expecting to be in so much more pain than what I am. I have some very mild discomfort at the sites of my tiny incisions, but the pain is truly nothing like I thought it would be.

I'm so glad I did it! When I went in today I weighed in at 14 pounds less---just from my liquid diet.[/quote']

Are you still doped up on meds or are you being for real:)

I'm being for real. It's day two and my tummy is tender and I'm pretty weak, but I was really expecting to be in so much more pain than what I am.

I know everybody has different tolerances to pain and different surgical experiences to compare it to. But compared to having back surgery or having your tonsils removed, this has really been a piece of cake for me.

Hello everyone I'm new to this site I just had my lap band over bypass surgery on May 7th 2013 I initially had the gastric bypass done in 2006 lost 150lbs then I started to gain the weight back and I had a baby 18 months ago so now I'm starting this journey over again. I've lost 10lbs already the first week looking to support as much as I can and hopefully to get support as well. A the journey begins a gain and I'm super excited for you ladies as well as myself.

~Alexa in New York~

Hi ladies, im Vicky and just had surgery on May 16, 2013. Im looking for support it would be nice to stay in touch and give each other some advice. Currently im having lots if gas pain, any suggestions? Besides walking and moving around?

Hi ladies' date=' im Vicky and just had surgery on May 16, 2013. Im looking for support it would be nice to stay in touch and give each other some advice. Currently im having lots if gas pain, any suggestions? Besides walking and moving around?[/quote']

I hear other people say gas x. I didn't have any issues with gas so I'm it sure but it's worth a try.

Hi ladies' date=' im Vicky and just had surgery on May 16, 2013. Im looking for support it would be nice to stay in touch and give each other some advice. Currently im having lots if gas pain, any suggestions? Besides walking and moving around?[/quote']

I hear other people say gas x. I didn't have any issues with gas so I'm it sure but it's worth a try.

Hello to all well yesterday I got good news I finely got my surgery day it on 6.6.2013

I'm super Happy and a bit scared but I know everything is going to be fine. I just need some support. Well thought I would keep you guys up dated...

Hi L. Herrera, tomorrow is your surgery? How do you feel? Im so excited for you! You'll be sore, tired and in somewhat pain. It took me 1 whole week to feel better, but I fee fine now. So you'll do great. Please post how your doing, ill be thinking of you. God bless!