Hopes of a Dream!

You can tell I'm new at this! But I have to ask what is a "flouroscopy"??

I have tried walking around but it just seems to flare up when I move... and it's really bad if I lay down! Thanks for the help!

I was just wondering if anyone has any regret about having this surgery? I was banded on the 10th (Yay one week ago!) I have had a lot of time to think the last few days and I’m just wondering if everyone would do it again or if they would do it differently? I know the first few days I think I really regretted what I did to my body (I was just emotionally in the dumps!) now one week after surgery I’m down 13lbs granted I have been on the wonderful liquid diet but I feel hopeful. Anyways I know this surgery isn’t perfect and it’s not for everyone … so I was wondering if there are people out there that are willing to share if they would do it again or maybe if they would have done something else…

First off congratulations on getting banded! I was banded on the 10th. I’m still sore at my incisions and at the port area. However it has been one week and I’m feeling SO much better the first 3 days where not fun at all! The first few days I also got light-headed and dizzy when I tried to do anything … but that all past around the 4 day mark! I even went to the gym and walked a few laps!! Last night was the first night I got to sleep on my side … it still kinda hurt but it was doable! Hang in there! I know the first few days are the worst but just think in a few more days you will be feeling so much better you are on the road to a healthy happy you … lol what’s a few days of pain Here is to a new you!! Cheers!

Today I finally realized my addiction to food. I feel ashamed and controlled… I was banded on Monday and through the process of the liquid diet that I am on I just can’t believe how my life was completely controlled by what I put in my mouth. I’m sitting here with tears in my eyes because today was the first day that I finally saw the light … the reason I used to wake up was to eat … the reason I was so excited for my lunch break wasn’t because of good company from my co-workers and friends it was all because of the food … the reason I wanted to go home at night was because I would then be in the privacy of my own house to take in as much food as I felt necessary to feed the person inside of me. I’m so ashamed of who I turned into I had NO idea how much this band would mean for me. I have so much learning to do… I just sit here in amazement over how well everyone does with their weight loss; I feel like I’m worlds behind everyone! Why didn’t I know food had such a hold on me! Why! As the tears are streaming down my face all I can feel inside is failure and “what ifs” … I’m struggling just getting through this liquid faze how am I ever going to find the strength inside of me to lose my weight. As I’m sitting here trying to recover I notice almost every other commercial is about food! Oh my gosh I never even noticed that! How blind can I be! How can we become a healthier nation when we don’t even run our own thoughts! Sorry for the venting I just don’t know where else to go with my feeling and my tears.

I just saw a commercial on TV last night for red lobster and their AMAZING biscuits! I’m so glad you asked because that question definitely ran through my mind!

I just can’t thank all of you enough for all the wonderful words of encouragement and support. Some days I truly feel like I’m the only one that is feeling this way … but thank the good lord above for the person that started this forum … I really don’t know where I would be without it! Please everyone let’s keep in touch … I’m just so touched by everyone that responded to me when I needed it the most! Thanks from the bottom of my heart!

You guys are great! Thanks so much for the input! I really can't thank you enough for all the help... I think I'm not getting enough protein in! Gosh I had no idea! What would I do without all the help! Thank you thank you thank you!!

Yes I'm on a full liquids ... and I guess I wasn't given a total amount of Protein I should be taking in. Plus I'm having the gas pains and they both just really suck! When do these feelings seem to pass?

I just got banded yesterday!! I’m sore but it’s tolerable. I was just wondering if it’s normal to feel hungry?? I feel like I’m just starving!! Is this normal?

What a great and positive attitude you have! I understand how it feels like to be put down about weight issues, but look at you and how well you are doing! Yay for you! Soon they will be eating their own words! Congratulations again and you have fantastic attitude!

So I have a personal question so I understand if no one wants to answer but here it is anyways… My libido has decreased to the point where I have no sexual desires anymore (not so good for my husband!) I hoping after my banding (YAY Jan 10th) and I start losing weight my libido will come back!? Is this worth hoping for or do you think it’s something else (yes I love my husband and I’m very attracted to him… lol it’s nothing like that!) Please help if anyone has experienced this!! Thanks and I’m sorry for such an intimate question!

I’m getting banded today! In fact I’m getting banded in a few hours … all this waiting and the day is finally here! It still feels like it won’t happen! I’m getting so So SO nervous!! Please tell me it’s all worth it!

Yeah it happened to me too! I had to pay $300! Not as bad as $600 but just think what you will be getting in the long run!

Yay!! I’m getting banded on the 10th also! Oh my goodness I never thought the day would come! So many part of me are so darn excited and other parts just want to know if it is all worth the money. I just don’t want anything bad to happen down the road … I tend to over think things! But gosh YAY YAY YAY we are so fortunate and we have a chance of a life time! Good luck! Keep us all updated!

Just remember you are worth it!! We all have ups and downs, that’s the fact of life! You are strong and beautiful no matter what; you are so sO SO worth it! Just because you’re in a slump it doesn’t mean you can’t get out! Hold your head high and give yourself credit for all the great things you have done!

I have been reading a lot about people having incredibly bad gas pain! My date is set for Jan 10th, I’m getting nervous … does everyone go through this pain!? What really does this pain feel like (sharp, burning, once in awhile or all the time)… where is the pain taking place (arm, shoulder or stomach)??

Thanks so much for all your help!

The first thing I NEED to say is you are extremely BRAVE and very STRONG!! Your story brought tears to my eyes… your story made me cry like I did when I first realized that I needed help to lose weight. I have been overweight for as long as I can remember. I have had so many moments that I can to relate to what you went through… I don’t know about you but I’m sick of wasting tears on being overweight! I’m also in the process of getting banded and just something about this process makes your realize how serious of a situation we all got ourselves into… but really this is a good thing! All this pain we have gone through will only make us work our butts off (no pun intendedJ) for a life we want! We will live our lives like others (the always thin) don’t know how to live. We will appreciate going up stairs without going out of breath and we will be able to sit in chairs without our thighs pinching between the arms… we will be free! Your story is so empowering not only do you need a standing ovation but I wish I was there to give you a hug! Thanks for sharing your story!

My surgery date is set for Jan 10th! I have so many emotions running through me! When I first found out that I was approved (almost one week ago) I broke down, fell to my knees and cried! I have never felt so relieved to hear such awesome news! I have been reading posts from people for months on this forum and thought you know what "tonight is the night I join!" I do have one question and I think deep down inside in know the answer but I need conformation … My insurance approved me but they are only paying half … so that means I still have a huge chunk of change to come up with! I'm a college student so money is hard to come by, in a few months (6-7) I will have a better job with much better insurance that would cover all of it (yes I would have to reapply through this new insurance). But if I wait I have to take off of work (work means money) and tell my new co-workers what I'm doing (this job is in a different location so I would have to travel to get the surgery with my surgeon). In a nutshell, I need to know if it's worth it and worth paying the money for it. I know it's worth it but I'm so darn excited I want to do it now!! Am I in the right mind set? If you were in my situation what would you do?