I've just found this forum. I got my band on July 2nd and have lost 47 pounds. In a support group meeting, they told me about a book called "The Lap Band Solution". Does anyone know how to get a copy of it?

Welcome! What a great job on your weight loss!

I did a search and found that book on amazon.com

[ame=http://www.amazon.com/LAP-BAND-Solution-Partnership-Weight-Loss/dp/0522854125]Amazon.com: The LAP-BAND Solution: A Partnership in Weight Loss: Books: Paul O'Brien MD[/ame]

Hello everyone. I have just came across this forum. I am having my surgery tomorrow. I am really ready to begin this new journey. I have to say that I am really not too nervous, but am very apprehensive. I want to lose a bunch of weight and want the band to work like by pass. I look forward to the changes I will be seeing. :eyebrows:

Okay all. I have felt like total crap the past few days. Is this common? I do not feel like eating a thing, or drinking as when I do, no matter what amount I have the left shoulder pain. I feel as if I need to belch, but can't. Do any of you have any suggestions? I hope these crummy feelings pass soon. :help:

Shan71

Try Gas-X strips. Those and a heating pad should help with the gas pains. Also, walk, walk, walk. This will help get the gas out also.

Good luck and congrats.

Thank you so much. I have to ask. Where are you from? I live in Iowa about 80 miles from Omaha? I was just curious.

thanks

Shan,

congrats of your surgery I can't wait to be where you are right now!

Lana