Anyone want to talk about the Lap-Band?

Penni60 · August 30, 2006

Alas I wish I still had mine. Congrats on all losses.

3loves · August 30, 2006

DeAnn ~ You are so sweet!! Gosh, what is it that is making us so happy? I feel the same way. Is it the weight loss? Is it knowing we are losing and not gaining? Is is that we are eating healthier and feeling better? I'm not sure, but I know I am happy.

I'm with ya, I love my band!! :dance:

beachgirl · August 30, 2006

OMG,

I love my band and my band loves me. My sister-inlaw bad the gastric bypass the same week as I had my band. She's lost 36 pounds in 6 weeks and I've lost 33 pounds in 6 weeks, not counting preop, just since surgery. I can do everything I could do before and more and she can't. I was 4 wheeler riding for 6 hours on my 10th day postop and she couldn't even think about it. This makes me feel very good about my decision.

I've had two fills, 1.5 and .75, total 2.25 and the restriction feels great. I'm scheduled for another fill in 3 more weeks but it will have to be a little one and if I keep loosing at this rate he probably would prefer I wait. We'll see.

Hope everyone is going to have a wonderful holiday weekend. We were headed to Tampa and then on down to the keys after that but we're postponing for 2 weeks to let the surf settle down. I am actually going to wear a bathing suit.

We were cleaning out our garage tonight, we're building a new home and to sell this one I need a dump truck to get rid of all of this crap. Anyway, I found all of my old clothes. They seriously ranged in size from 7/8 10/12, no 16's, 18's, 20's and 22's. OMG, you can tell I'm a dieter. LOL

Well, I went from 24's, 22's, and 20's fit but are loose so I can't wait to go to a reg. store to buy size 18's. It will truly be a NSV for me.

Hope everyone has a safe and losing weekend.

Love you all,

Sherri

Paulax · August 30, 2006

OMG,
I've had two fills, 1.5 and .75, total 2.25 and the restriction feels great. I'm scheduled for another fill in 3 more weeks but it will have to be a little one and if I keep loosing at this rate he probably would prefer I wait. We'll see.

Well, I went from 24's, 22's, and 20's fit but are loose so I can't wait to go to a reg. store to buy size 18's. It will truly be a NSV for me.

This post gives me hope. I need a second fill.... currently 1.65 and 2 weeks later, very little restriction. I will wait a week and hopefully get a fill to 2.something.

Thanks

PamRN · August 30, 2006

Did someone mention Dr. 90210?? I'd let him do anything he wanted to me! Surgery wise... dirty minds... he IS awfully handsome though...

Woodys · August 30, 2006

3loves....making us happy? for me its the constant decline on the scale. For once in my life I see success that I know will stay. I was always very good at losing and lost all my excess weight at least twice in the past 7 years.....but could never maintain. (some of you already know this) My husband and I own and operate a fine dining restaurant, we live in the same building and this has been a huge obstacle for me. www.woodysrestaurant.ca , my husband is a professional chef, he cooks "clean" for me but I'm still around the food he cooks for customers 24/7....this is so hard for me.

So, to see the scale constantly move downwards and know that it will stay that way has put me on cloud 9.

I also want a full body lift but I will have to self pay so I think I will save for the Tummy Tuck first, then I need to have the "gobbler" under my chin removed. For 54 (almost 55) my face doesn't show too many other aging marks so I'd really like to have all the loose skin under my chin removed.

Does anyone else have the problem of a "gobbler" under their chin?

Carol

aaamom · August 30, 2006

Carol-my Dad (he is 70yo) had his surgery in April. He lost 50 pounds and is doing great. He also complains about his "gobbler". I think he looks great no matter what.

So happy to hear from other bandsters who LOVE their band. Mine has saved my life. my self esteem, my relationships with others (including my spouse), basically EVERYTHING. Let's hope we all continue on this path to success.

I also need a full body lift, but my bank account barely can cover my TT, if insurance denies. I can live with the bat wings, but this gut has got to go !!!!!

Have a great day all~

Miper70 · August 30, 2006

Well, just to let you know......the pain you have from TT is SOOOOOOO worth it. I had mine almost a year ago along with breast lift and liposuction. I would not do the BL or Lipo again, but I don't regret one red cent I spent for my TT. I still weigh close to 200 lbs, but put on a size 12 jeans yesterday along with a junior size top (XL, but still Juniors). I have alot of numbness which bothers me worse than the pain, but it's worth it.

The first 6 weeks or so when you have all of the swelling are bad and don't let anyone tell you different. But.........I swear to you....it's so worth it. For those of you whose insurance will pay after WLS......go for it. If you have to pay out of pocket, find a way....you won't regret it. I still run my hands across my stomach everyday and smile because it's so flat. I can't imagine what it's going to be like when I finish losing my weight. I get so excited thinking about it.

Carlene · August 30, 2006

I found out today that the nutrionist in my Dr's office changed from what I saw that it was some time back. I cant have chicken of anysort for 3 more weeks. I can have fish in 2. So what has been added on to my diet (just coming off liquids from surgery 8-15)
EGGS!

English muffins!

String cheese

eggs and muffins, isnt this the crap that a BUNCH of bandsters have problems with??!?!!

I want to chew, but i am terrified!

I can barely eat string cheese - and only sometimes. I have never been able to eat eggs or English muffins. Seems strange to me, but I guess you should try it. Don't hesitate to call him/her up if these foods don't go down well. Most Bandsters would have trouble with the muffins, at least.

"Just" Paul · August 30, 2006

Scrambles eggs are OK, but only if lightly scrambled. If cooked until dry, then it is an issue. This means omlettes are out for me, but I can add stuff to the scrambled eggs. Fried eggs....never in the AM, but occasionally I can in the evening for dinner.

Not bready muffins, but if like a cornmeal muffin, I can if I eat only a little, and eat it slowly... they are more like cake, and that is a doable texture... bread texture, like a biscuit or bagel... no way.

wavydaby · August 30, 2006

Ok, I just ate 1/2 english muffin with ricotta cheese on it. (nutritionist's suggestion) I am not sliming and I can swallow and spit, and a couple of sips of crystal light stays down.

I feel a lot of pressure, its not painful, just pressure. I ate the 1/2 over 20 min and took little bites. Did I eat too much or is it stuck?

beachgirl · August 30, 2006

Paul,

What type of band and how much fill do you have. I feel pretty restricted but I can eat a few eggs in the morning. Just wondered if I had as much fill as I thought I had.

Your so cute too. hehehhehehehehe

"Just" Paul · August 30, 2006

Thanks you!

I have a Vanguard Band... currently with 5.8 CCs in it, and unlikely to go any higher as I am within 30 lbs of goal, and am pretty well restricted.

aaamom · August 30, 2006

Well, just to let you know......the pain you have from TT is SOOOOOOO worth it. I had mine almost a year ago along with breast lift and liposuction. I would not do the BL or Lipo again, but I don't regret one red cent I spent for my TT. I still weigh close to 200 lbs, but put on a size 12 jeans yesterday along with a junior size top (XL, but still Juniors). I have alot of numbness which bothers me worse than the pain, but it's worth it.
The first 6 weeks or so when you have all of the swelling are bad and don't let anyone tell you different. But.........I swear to you....it's so worth it. For those of you whose insurance will pay after WLS......go for it. If you have to pay out of pocket, find a way....you won't regret it. I still run my hands across my stomach everyday and smile because it's so flat. I can't imagine what it's going to be like when I finish losing my weight. I get so excited thinking about it.

Thank you thank you thank you. I needed to hear this !!! I am so nervous but now I know it will all be worth it in the end. Should I put off (or not have ) the breast lift? I was thinking of having them done together. My husband says he is happy with them, droopy or not !!!!