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.

GO LISA!

Y'all get some biotin and some VERY gentley shampoo and conditioner and maybe some protein supplements for that hair. It took about 2 months of the biotin, but I did notice a difference. I just got some really gentle shampoo/conditioner and it's really making a difference in how much my hair is falling out. It's WEN and you order it on QVC. It's a little expensive, but I swear there's a miracle in the bottle. I've used it about 3 weeks and it's cut my hairloss in half and improved the texture of it too!

Hi everybody. I'm inspired by everybody's weight loss so far. Y'all seem to be doing great, from my point of view. As for me, all goes well. My appetite is coming back. Food is starting to smell good, and I'm looking forward to eating real food. I'm down about 35 lbs (counting from pre-diet). I go back to see Hekier this Friday, so he can check out the incisions, I assume. It'd be waaaay too early for a fill, right? I read on here somewhere the first fill is usually somewhere between 1-2 months. Is that how it went for y'all?

I've been taking biotin forever. I know it's helped cause my nails are strong enough to be used for screwdrivers and scrapers again. lol I'm tough on my nails. lol Yall do it too. lol I hope the protein kicks in soon.

I get to go see Dr. H on monday the 10th. I think I will ask for a small fill. I haven't had one since SEPTEMBER!

Yall have a good day and be careful making snow angels. lol You thought I was gonna say Stay in the box. Well, do stay in the box. :rolleyes2:

lisa

I jumped out of the box last night and broke over and had dessert with my meal. This is the first time since the bad I can eat a regular amount of food. I'm absolutely going to ask for a larger fill. I'm doing mostly liquids today to make up for pigging out last night:(

Ok Shannon. Today is another day. Just jump right back in that box and start over. Believe me, my box has busted a time or two. Get out the duct tape and tape it back up. Mine has so much tape on it, it's not funny.

Yall have a good day. Stay in the box!

lisa

Thanks Lisa. I think I've hit a low point...but there's no where to go but up, right?

i went for a fill last week and boy am i TIGHT!!!! i slimed all the way to work today because of drinking my slimefast to fast!!! trying to learn to live with it because i don't want to get an unfill and be like i was in dec and jan.

Hang in there Susan. I'm thinking on asking for a small fill this time. Haven't really decided yet.

Right! Shannon...... no where but up! So start climbing. I know you can do it!

Yall have a good day!

lisa

Ok.....my first fill is scheduled in 3 weeks. I'm strangely excited about it.

Dr. H told me that I was probably eating too close to bedtime and that I should eat before exercising, then have a protein shake before bed. He said that I should do more strength training too. That makes me feel a little better, I hope it works. So far the fill feels pretty good, but tomorrow is when the bad stuff will happen...if it's too tight!

Alright...it's been about 6 months since I've been on here. Had to do the 6 month doctor visit for my insurance. Anyway, just started my liquid diet Wed and I'm HUNGRY! ) Surgery is scheduled for Mar 19th. Kind of nervous...all I've been thinking about is the foods I want to eat.

Hang in there. The liquid part is the hardest part of the whole thing!

you can do it. Just hang in there and remember that you are doing it for a great reason. Drink lots of water, that will help. We are here for you!

lisa

Thanks! Yes, I hope it's the hardest part. At this point I'm just looking forward to a salad tomorrow night :tea:) So, after the surgery...is the liquid diet as bad as the first week before the operation?

It was amazing, after I woke up from surgery, I was not hungry...ever again until last week! It's been oh...about 9 months....not hungry at all until recently. It was such a relief to wake up and sip water and be full. Just hang in there. The salad is your friend. I remember I at those little grape tomatoes when I got really hunry just make it through. This last fill has helped with the hungries, but I'm not sure it was tight enough.