FrankieDLuxe

In my opinion mind you...the Lap band is a tool and ONLY a tool. It means I am responsible for my loss...my choices to walk when I want to or not, what I eat or don't. Even with out tiny new tummies we can keep our metabolism running better by being aware of what and when we take in. For me, if I take in calories 3-5 times a day before 6 I always tend to lose on a consistent basis. Everyone is different and all of us have to own our own bodies and lifestyle changes...you wont fail if you keep success in your minds eye! Best of luck!

I had my surgery 4 days ago (Monday Morning) outpatient and am attempting to get the nutrients I need and required liquid. I am walking but not cause it feels good! I am wondering if they went into my belly button cause its glued shut :/ This is all so surreal. I am mostly here for support...the medical center I went to is good...but their support groups are far for me and I don't have any friends who can identify. So hi...anyone wanna be friends? Haha

I have kept walking and continue to have gassy pains....intestinal and non intestinal. The Protein powder I got is called synthesix from GNC, the reason I got it was because it contains Fiber and before my surgery on the shakes I got horribly constipated and feared the pain of that added to an already uncomfy belly. So far so good. I also got a huge container of powdered, drinkable Vitamins. Honestly I am really over sweet tasting stuff but considering how over food I am....worth it, totally! The pain Meds are ok but for the past 3 days I have tried really hard not to use them unless its to sleep and they seem to do the job when I need them. I have 4 holes in my tummy and since my belly button is glued shut and has twinges of pain I assume they used there too. So far I have lost 9 pounds since Monday! Am wondering if anyone had issues with their breathing and throat.

Deep breaths! Never underestimate the power of positive thoughts/prayer ...and put down the food! Just so that you don't do damage to yourself. I would reccomend calling a crisis hotline......crazy I know, but true. I don't have family or lots of friends and during my divorce I was borderline psycho and didn't want to run to food or drugs and talking to someone did help. **hugs** prayers to you and your dear husband.