Hopes of a Dream!

Just wondering I know I’m filled to tight … but I know it’s by just a tad!! Is there anyways they can un-fill just a little bit or do they have to undo my whole fill and start over??!! I’m so close to the green area I just don’t want to have to start all over! L

I totally understand and I was in your spot just a few months ago! It is a complete mind game, we know before we go into surgery that our lives are going to change and we are excited and nervous (at least I was) but we also are looking towards the future and thinking about how great it will be… kinda forgetting about the process it take to get us to the healthier and happier life. To this day I can’t even stomach the idea of Protein drinks or chicken broth (unless mixed with other things). I promise it will get better!! Recovery is hard and having a restrictive lifestyle is going to be harder but I promise the hunger pains will go away once you get some food (not liquids) in you! But it all takes time (I’m sure you don’t want to hear that!) I promise the feeling of regret will fade away! You came to the right place for up lifting people that have experienced exactly what you’re going through and reaching out right now is defiantly what you need to keep doing! Keep your head up and just remember things will get better!!!

I really think as you lose weight you won’t sweat as much!! But just think… your body is working really hard carrying around all the extra pounds (trust me I know I sweat a lot!!) and it’s a workout! When we workout we sweat… so it’s only normal that when we move and are overweight we will sweat because we are working our bodies out. So I honestly believe that once the pounds come off the sweating will reduce! Don’t laugh at me but I can tell with just the little bit of weight that I have lost my rolls aren’t as sweaty!! YAY! I know I’m not talking about my face sweating BUT I’m sure once your body isn’t putting in such a workout to move around you will see a big difference!

First off YAY and congratulations!! I wish you the best!! Yes you can drive yourself there …. As long as you’re totally ok with hanging out and waiting for surgery by yourself! I had to wait about 60 mins before they got me into surgery… trust me I would’ve done it alone if I needed to, it has been worth it! But I’m sure you know that you will need to have someone drive you home!! J Good luck!!

After my last fill I’m finally feeling restriction! YAY! BUT…. One day it’s SOOOO tight and the next day I can eat almost anything in small portions and it’s wonderful. I just don’t get why this happens, one day it’s wonderful and the next day it kicks me in the butt! Does this happen to anyone else? And if so, on the days your band is kicking your butt what kind of foods do you stick to that are easy to eat??

I definitely appreciate it! I love getting feedback without any negative connotation! Thanks so much!

I’m really sorry to be asking this question and I know it’s disgusting but I just don’t know where else to go to ask this. Because I have a big belly it seems to been rubbing just awful on my skin … I’m developing a sore (it’s just starting so it’s not too bad) where the flap comes down and hits my other skin …. I have been working out a lot and it seems to be moist in this area a lot, plus the warmer weather it just doesn’t seem to dry out. Should I be really concerned? Should I go to the doctor?

I’m having a hard time… I’m so stressed out. I’m trying to finish up my masters and my career depends on me completing and passing my defense … I just bought a house and I need this job! I’m hoping to finish by the end of May or Early June … Is it ok to take a break from trying to lose weight (I don’t mean pig out and eat whatever I want --- I just mean not going to the gym and stressing over a food journal)? I just feel so stressed the days that I can’t make it to the gym and then I feel guilty about it and then stress even more! I’m almost in panic mode over all this stress… I feel like I’m going to have a mental break down if I don’t get this school business taken care of!! I really need a pick-me-up and some support!

Well this is a good topic …. I haven’t told anyone either and I don’t intend to. I’m sure going out on dates is a little more nerve racking then just going out with friends but I even have the same issues when I’m with my friends. I have always heard from my guy friends that they like girls that aren’t afraid to eat in front of them… I guess it shows them that we can be ourselves (I’m assuming they don’t like girls that can eat more than them… hehehe good thing I had the surgeryJ). I guess what I do is order something really healthy (but a normal sized meal) and then pick at it until I’m satisfied, most of the time no one notices that I haven’t eaten that much and if they do notice and ask I just reply “Oh man I’m just so full … this meal just really hit the spot!” Plus the leftovers that you get to bring home are usually more than a meal and you can have them for lunch the next day! It definitely is hard when you don’t want to let everyone know that you are banded … but hey that’s up to you and I understand!! Someday you may find that certain someone that you are so totally comfortable with you will have no problem letting telling them! I guess in a nutshell YAY for you and going out on dates!! That’s the important thing here! You should be so incredibly proud of your new found confidence! Yay for you!! And in the end the guy that’s right for you will accept who you are … including the person you used to be!! Any guy that is worth your attention and love is going to understand and love you right back for who you are!

How does everyone feel about crystal light? Personally I love the stuff and I would drink it all the time… but due to the media every time I pour a packet in my Water bottle or mix a batch up I always feel like I’m poisoning myself just a little bit! Ohhh I sound like such a yuppie! Why ohh why does media play the role of making me feel guilty!??! I have been on a kick to keep things natural or organic but crystal light is neither of those two! Don’t get me wrong I love the stuff; I just feel a little OCD on the topic. Does anyone have the same concerns? Is there a good study out there to ease my mind?

First off … it has been a tad over 3 months since I was banded and I’m still getting shoulder pain!! Not all the time but it sure happens more then I want! It seems to happen when I’m hungry! Is this anyway normal!? Does it go away?? Second question… I just got my 3rd fill last week and things seem to be going good! I finally have restriction!! YAY!! HOWEVER…. Some days food seems to go down fantastic and other days food seems to get clogged (not stuck just clogged) or maybe I don’t know what stuck really means. What I mean by “clogged” is pressure (more discomfort then pain… sometimes pain though) in my chest area. The weird thing is it’s only some days and not others!? The days where the food doesn’t get clogged I can eat healthy portions of food and feel satisfied … not full!! Is this normal??

This “boat” is starting to feel like a ship (or a really cramped dingy… however you want to look at it)!! I got my first fill a few weeks ago and I’m right there with you … I can eat a ton and I’m hungry all the time! I really try to stop myself from over indulging but when you’re hungry you’re hungry! I have my second fill scheduled but now I’m thinking I should just go ahead and schedule my 3rd fill! J The rate I’m going I will gain all my lost weight back!!

So I have over 100 lbs to lose and I’m really having a hard time trying to visualize what I may look like once I get to my goal weight… yes I know everyone is different and we all lose weight differently BUT I was wondering if there are good “before and after” photos that I can go and check out!? I guess I’m just having a mental block when it comes to me actually being thin… is it possible to have some sexy abs in the future?! I can’t wait to not only be thin but to be healthy and active! Yay for us and lapband!

That is just so awesome! It’s funny how words can make or break your day! It’s kinda like the people that walk into our life and touch our hearts forever even if we had known them for a few short moments… it really makes me think how we can affect one another with our words and actions (makes me want to do better!). Thanks for sharing!