I would like to hear from some Texarkana Bandsters about their experiences. re: doctors, pre and post surgery, and how things are going for them now. I am considering the lap band.

Well sounds like you are a very busy woman. And since I'm not a master gardner, dirt is the word I use. lol (I wish I could stick my tongue out at you)

lisa

Oh yeah, I WISH a 8 or 10. But I'm gettin there!

ljg

HEY everyone. How are you new bandsters doing? I have been just hanging in there with this new way of eating. I sure want to pig out but deep down i am glad I cant !! Those cheese puff corn things were missing yesterday at walmart. I guess alot of people like them too.

WTG Lisa ! I have a pair of size 10 jeans hanging up on my closet door, trying to get there ! It will be awhile but I know I can do it now. My daughter is getting married in october, gotta big goal to get to !

ya'll stay in the box. have a great week.

Teresa, I have size 4 in my closet. Yes, I said 4. I'm not even close yet, but some day...... I would like to be in a 6. lol That would put me at goal. I told someone that the size I'm in now is confidential information and will not be disclosed at this time, but rest assured when I get to single digits, EVERYONE will know. lol

Yall have a good nite and stay in that box!

lisa

Lisa,

I am doing fine. I am kinda of acting weird though because i am wanting to eat everything and i can taste about anything w/o getting sick. I feel kind of guilty too because i ate bread today! I too haven't been able to drink all the protein shakes and stuff.. I am so busy that i am not hungry/thirsty sometimes...How do i get pass this? I feel like I shouldn't be able to eat anything because i am just 11 days post-op!

Dawn,

Please remember..... you are 11 days post op. You have a band, yes, but there is nothing in it. The reason you have not been hungry before is because you have had swelling where the band is placed. The swelling has gone down and now you have hungry feeling all the time. This is the most difficult time right now. When you start getting fills, it will get better each time. But the most important thing right now, do not test your little friend. It has not "scared" into place. Yes, it is sutured in, but it will take time for it to heal.

Be sure to eat 3 meals a day. Don't skip any meals. If you skip a meal, the next one you eat WILL BE stored as fat. Drink your water. Carry it with you. Set it on your desk or somewhere you will be able to see it during the day. It will remind you to drink. You can get past this. All of us here have been in your situation and we know how it is. Just keep a positive attitude and you will be ok. Believe me, I know how you feel. I had a lot of trouble at your stage being hungry all the time. This is the time where your will power MUST kick in. You have to be determined. I know you can do it. After all, you were wise enough to get a band. You knew that you had to do something. Now, you have the tool to help you. Don't leave it in the tool box. lol Hang in there.

lisa

Thank you soooooooo very much Lisa for your supporting words of encouragement. I so needed to hear this. I knew it in my heart that I could do it and so i just needed to hear it from someone who has been where I am right now. I do sincerely thank you. I am drinking liquids as we speak and I getting back on track again...This site is such a blessing..

Hi Dawn. Lisa is sooooo right. When you start the fill process things will get better. Now, some feel restriction before others as they get their fills. The opening to our stomach, (the area the band is placed around) is different for everyone. I didn't have restriction for a while, where as Lo2us had it immediately. The doctors do a little at a time which is a safer and usually more comforatable for the patient. All this aside, we understand you are still hungry! It really doesn't take the hunger away but it might help you understand what you are going through. I ate bread and almost everything else until about three two or three fills ago. I needed a lot of encouragement too. So I know where that's comming from. My process was much slower than most, and that is discouraging.....But just take care of your little tool, and it does get better. What you are going through is called "Bandster Hell." Can't say how long it last, it is different for everyone. You are in a healing process right now. Try not to lift, push, or pull for a while and let that friend of yours scar in place. When do you get your first fill? I guess you will be seeing the doc soon. If you have any questions, write them down, they will be glad to answer them. Hang in there girl, this is just the beginning of your journey. We are here for you.

One more thing, Dawn. The water you are drinking will help flush out the impurities in your system. The more you drink, the faster you will lose.

I know you can do this....Once you get used to eating properly, it will be a cinch! You won't think a thing about it. It will just come naturally. I don't even count calories anymore. I just count protein grams. I promise it will get easier.

lisa

Thank you guys so much...I will do everything i must do to get healthier..I am on the right track that is for sure...I have read these post over/over again...I'm doing better. I see the doctor on Thursday...

YEAH! I've lost 8lbs all of a sudden! Maybe that muscle thing really does work! Now I'm back to what my ticker says!! :confused:

shannon, i understand, i hate it when i lose several pounds then all the sudden four lbs are back!!! I will never stop weighing, cant seem to get it out of the bathroom. I just have to do it every morning! I started exercising some again and there it was... back up again. It isnt fair but I see your work paid off. I will think about you and get back to working out! So glad the weather is getting warmer, i really like to walk outside.

Have a great weekend everyone. Hope to be at the meeting monday night. I think we need a bigger room now. I guess I get my 50 pound pin !! YEA.

Yeah, yall!

I have got to start doing more exercise. I have a real problem in that area. It's called "lead butt". lol Man, I have got to find time to get some type of exercise in. I wanna see some pounds come off.

Yall have a great day!

You too Susan!

STAY IN THE BOX, YALL!

lisa

lisa... lets do it ! Lets get outside this weekend and walk, walk, walk. I did buy some ankle weights. I thought they were 2 pounds each but they are only two total. LOL. But, I really dont mind walking around with them on. Gotta be better than nothing. I challenge everyone to walk this weekend ! Lets get back into the groove ya'll. Lose it !!!

Been a while since I've checked in. Sounds like all of you are doing great. I go to Dr.K today, hope to get another fill, it would be my third. Am feeling great, have more energy but still haven't lost any pounds to speak of. My clothes are fitting much better, and some are actually too big now! I am hopeful for summertime that I will be down a couple more sizes.

I plan on being at the meting tonight. See ya, I'll be wearing a purple & black jogging suit.:eek: