They have added a forum for us - let's post here... So we can share with the new people....

I don't know why I am so tight this past couple of days. I tried to eat my dinner that I brought home yesterday and could only eat a couple of bites. It makes me happy to be getting full so fast, but I just don't get it. I am still hoping this is going to make the scale move this week.

I had a protein shake a little bit ago, cause I just didn't feel I had enough protein in. Tonight I don't even feel like snacking, which is unusual too. I just feel full.

I have a question. I was banded on Jan 24, 2008. Is it normal for my port area to still be sore. I have some days, I really feel good. But then some days the soreness comes back.

Thanks for your input.

Dianne TX

The key is walking walking and more walking.

Good Morning....

I very happy that I happened to find this site on the web! I have been reading everything for the last two days! I have not had surgery yet. I have an appointment with the doctor on 3/5 then an all day valuation on 4/8. Surgery should be shortly after that. I really wasn't sure about the type of surgery to have but the more I have read, I think I am going with the LapBand. I'm 53 and have been over weight for 25 years! I have tried every diet known to man and nothing has worked. I have 123 pounds to loose. I am a diabetic using an insulin pump and have high blood pressure. And I'm tired of being tired all the time! Can any of you out there tell me how LapBand weight loss has helped you with these types of cronic illness? Secondly do you expierence any difficulty taking medications? Thanks!

Hi marymc,

welcome to the site. I wanted to respond about being tired all the time.

I was banded 12/12/07 and have lost 47 lbs.

and, I have to tell you that I have so much more energy it is incredible.

I used to nap in the afternoons and still slept at night. I never had energy to do anything extra. Now that I have virtually eliminated the sugar ( I was a junky) and increased the protein - I actually feel like getting some things done. I really had to push myself prior to this.

Good luck

C.N.

Thanks C.N.! That is good to hear. Sugar isn't a big problem for me because I'm diabetic. I gained 85 pounds while pregnant with my sone 25 years ago and never lost an ounce after his birth! I have had a desk job for the last 35 years and my hoby is machine embroidery. So as you can see I don't get a lot of exercise! I am confidant that my high blood pressure problem will go away but I'm not sure about the diabetis because I am insulin dependant. I will say that the more posts I read, the more excited/anxious I become about having this procedure done! And I think my husband finally agrees with me.

There's a thread that just started by an insulin-dependent diabetic wanting to know if there were others who had the lap band and if it chenged their dependency. The notes so far say yes! One woman also quoted research about it, but of responders, 100% were saying they were able to get off their insulin.

YEAH!

Hey 50's people. I need a little encouragement today. I am trying to be as patient as I can but waiting has been getting to me the last couple of days. I will have to say that my entire lap band process has been a positive one. I am just finishing up my 4th month of my 6 month pre-op insurance company required supervised diet. It's gone well; I've worked hard and lost about 40lbs. But, I am getting very discouraged this past week. I am having these feelings of not trying so hard for the rest of the trip. So afraid that my ins. company will not approve me anyway. I know these are silly thoughts but just hit this spot and having a hard time pulling myself out of it.

My BMI going into this was at 40. I have some comorbilities (fatty liver, elevated blood pressure, extreme joint pain, family history, etc.). I went into this with a great attitude after researching the lap band for about 3 years. My surgeon turned all my paperwork into my company (BCBS) at the three month point. I was denied at that point based on that fact that they require a full 6 mo. I don't worry about the surgery. I don't worry about sticking to all the rules and diet after surgery....I just worry about the insurance approval. Is it because it is so close but yet so far away?

I know I just need to calm down, keep doing the same program (cuz it's worked so far), and be patient for a couple more months. I guess what I am looking for from you guys is just a little bit of encouraging pick-me-up for today. Thanks...I am just happy to have this site to come to. I have a very supportive husband but his favorite saying is "Just forget about it. Everything will be fine". Ugh!

Hi lilo

Whoooo Hoooo.....only 2 more months to go! You are on the upside of the wait now! Waiting can be very difficult when it's all consuming so you just need to find a new way to look at, while keeping an eye on what you have accomplished. Then it will be over before you know it. Dropping 40lbs in 4 months is outstanding!

Spring is fast approaching. Try working on your list of all those spring projects so that you don't dwell on the 2 months.

May be the sound of months is difficult for you...think of it in days or weeks, those are shorter!

Good Luck

Thanks for the positive words, Marymc. I will try the daily thing. I really think what is getting to me is that I live in Minnesota...cannot get out and walk, etc. I do my treadmill but just not the same. I work out of the home so that adds to my cabin fever. I have all sorts of projects lined up to keep me busy up until the time this six months is over and done with. I feel better already...thanks

I don't know why I am so tight this past couple of days. I tried to eat my dinner that I brought home yesterday and could only eat a couple of bites. It makes me happy to be getting full so fast, but I just don't get it. I am still hoping this is going to make the scale move this week. I had a protein shake a little bit ago, cause I just didn't feel I had enough protein in. Tonight I don't even feel like snacking, which is unusual too. I just feel full.

Denise - Good for you that you aren't feeling like snacking - I know for me when I don't get up in the middle of the night and eat - it's a good day - those scales should be moving...

I have a question. I was banded on Jan 24, 2008. Is it normal for my port area to still be sore. I have some days, I really feel good. But then some days the soreness comes back. Thanks for your input.

Dianne TX

Dianne - My port site hurt the longest - you are barely 1 month out - I wouldn't be too concern - you are still healing...

Good Morning....

I very happy that I happened to find this site on the web! I have been reading everything for the last two days! I have not had surgery yet. I have an appointment with the doctor on 3/5 then an all day valuation on 4/8. Surgery should be shortly after that. I really wasn't sure about the type of surgery to have but the more I have read, I think I am going with the LapBand. I'm 53 and have been over weight for 25 years! I have tried every diet known to man and nothing has worked. I have 123 pounds to loose. I am a diabetic using an insulin pump and have high blood pressure. And I'm tired of being tired all the time! Can any of you out there tell me how LapBand weight loss has helped you with these types of cronic illness? Secondly do you expierence any difficulty taking medications? Thanks!

Mary - Welcome to our group...

I am not diabetic - but was on 2 blood pressure meds - not just on 1 - as to how i feel - I FEEL GREAT - I FEEL 10 YRS YOUNGER - I HAVE 110% MORE ENERGY THAN 7 months ago - I use to sleep my weekends away - heck I wonder why I was carrying around 75 lbs - that's alot of weight - we don't think 75 lbs of fat weighs that much but - but it does - I love my band and I love the way I feel - I love that I have done the work that is needed to get this weight off - I eat healthy 98% of the time - I excercise 4 days a week - I am loving life...

Hey 50's people. I need a little encouragement today. I am trying to be as patient as I can but waiting has been getting to me the last couple of days. I will have to say that my entire lap band process has been a positive one. I am just finishing up my 4th month of my 6 month pre-op insurance company required supervised diet. It's gone well; I've worked hard and lost about 40lbs. But, I am getting very discouraged this past week. I am having these feelings of not trying so hard for the rest of the trip. So afraid that my ins. company will not approve me anyway. I know these are silly thoughts but just hit this spot and having a hard time pulling myself out of it.

My BMI going into this was at 40. I have some comorbilities (fatty liver, elevated blood pressure, extreme joint pain, family history, etc.). I went into this with a great attitude after researching the lap band for about 3 years. My surgeon turned all my paperwork into my company (BCBS) at the three month point. I was denied at that point based on that fact that they require a full 6 mo. I don't worry about the surgery. I don't worry about sticking to all the rules and diet after surgery....I just worry about the insurance approval. Is it because it is so close but yet so far away?

I know I just need to calm down, keep doing the same program (cuz it's worked so far), and be patient for a couple more months. I guess what I am looking for from you guys is just a little bit of encouraging pick-me-up for today. Thanks...I am just happy to have this site to come to. I have a very supportive husband but his favorite saying is "Just forget about it. Everything will be fine". Ugh!

Lilo

I didn't have to do the supervised diet - but all I can tell you is that you are doing a great job and learning new behaviors which will help you once you are banded - the band doesn't do the work - you do - our issues with food are more mental than phyiscal - you will have a lot of knowledge & tools to help you when you are banded - that will help you continue to lose.

You can do it - you have proven that so far - Ya it's hard - but as we all know life is hard and we can will this battle..

Thanks, Indiogirl. I know I can do this. I just don't know how to ask for help sometimes and that gets me in trouble. A person cannot be in this world and handle their troubles all alone. I am going to try and talk about my things a little more.

I have noticed your posts and you are so much help to people and so positive. Thanks for your encouragement.

lilo

God will help you...all you need to do is ask.

Thanks, Indiogirl. I know I can do this. I just don't know how to ask for help sometimes and that gets me in trouble. A person cannot be in this world and handle their troubles all alone. I am going to try and talk about my things a little more.

I have noticed your posts and you are so much help to people and so positive. Thanks for your encouragement.

Darling - we all are fat chicks together - we all have the same feeling about our fatness - maybe diff issues - but in the wash they come out the same.

I too have a hard time asking for help - I am very independant - but we are here for you - you don't have to be afraid of us - we aren't going to belittle you or your feelings about your issues with food - no one knows or understands a fat person like another fat person can - skinny people just don't get us - most of us are night eaters - closet eaters etc - my strenghts come from helping others - cuz in my opinion it you are going to talk the talk you gotta walk the walk - and I have walked the walk - I know the feelings associated with being morbity obese

Come share your good and bad times - and like Mary said - give it over to God or whomever your higher power is it does help - I thank him every day for my band and me ...

Look forward to reading your future post - this is a great place - I got most of my info on the band from the over 50 ladies and support.. I am just paying it forward...