Annette 9/2012

Hi Wait till the scab appears and put vit E oil on the scar.

I have started my journey and getting my taste buds used to those dreaded "protein shakes". I use several different things to make them taste a little better. youtube has various methods on Protein shakes. Good luck low fat latose free milk lots of ice and shake em coco powder (unsweetend) Walmart brand of flavors (sugar free) hazelnut, carmel about 2.99 for 8 oz bottle punkin pie spice frozen fruits

Hey, I really don't like mean people but I have thankfully that I have not come into one here! Bah, don't let anyone get you down, you look great and you have so much to be proud of on your weight loss journey. Life is short-keep positive-follow the WLS rules. P.S. Good luck!

Yes, I would call the physician who did your surgery and speak with "him personally". Stand your gound or you will be paying the bill, good luck!

Hey Jeff, Welcome to our support network of "bandsters" you will find out so much information if you search the entire website. All of us are here for the same reason "weight loss and get healthy" so that we can lead a long "active" lifestyle. Also, you might want to check out "youtube" many people record live about their weight loss journey of all kinds of things related to food choices or exercise hints or just to vent out their fustrations. One thing you will find out that this surgery is "not" a cure all for our obesity and you will have to WORK at it and follow the rules to be successful. 1) start on your healthy eating 2) get into a exercise plan. 3) Have your family in the household "on the same track" which means they are there to support you! I have been on my 6th month preop for insurance purposes for my lapband in September. In January, I have started with my "new lifestyle and mindset" to get ready for this procedure. I understand that once this lapband get's placed-I am responsible how sucessful my weight loss will be! You can view my profile for my journey. My doctor wanted me to lose 10 pounds before surgery and I have done that to date. I wish you the best in your weight loss journey. Annette

I went to the beach for the weekend and didnt exercise and ate some subs and drank 2 glasses of wine, last night the scale says 204LBS WHAT!

Hi, Welcome to the Maryland Bandsters! That is really cool your on your way to a new life ahead ............. I am getting myself ready now, eating less and I exercise alot now. I will be doing more liquids than solids in August. As far as I know, my doctor does not do the preop liquid diet. I wish you all the best and feel free to post when you find some interesting topics. Annette

Welcome to our support network! Your on your preop journey "like me". You will learn alot from this site. Also, you might want to try youtube another great site. Good luck. Annette

Hi Donna, I am a newbie and have not been banded yet "waiting" but I will say that you have had a "surgical procedure" and your body needs time to heal. Your body heals from the outside first then inside or internal organs. I would make sure your drinking the correct amount of Protein and make sure your blood count (CBC and Diff) is normal-check your temp is normal 98.6 and there is no drainage out of your port-if you don't feel well in a few days, call your doctor. I would say it would take about 6 weeks till I would start to exercise, just like walking and some arm weights. I would not do any ab work or treadmill till your feeling better. I am not an expert, so I would check with your doctor. Good luck.

yeah, put some of that stuff in your protein shake. I usually take metamucil and drink WATER! or you could try some "de pitted" prunes. I love them.

I am on my way to Lapband in September. I exercise 5 days a week at Fitness First gym. I do a Spin class and bodypump, I have found this exercise plan to be effective. I change my exercise per monthly.

Exercise is very hard to get back into but if you find workout that you love-it will click for you and you will like to exercise. Good luck on your running!

Hi- Filter out those folks who stare at us who are obese and trying to get into shape. The great thing to think about is that sweat that leaves your body is another pound off! ROAR!

Hi, Your post has really hit my heart and I can read that you will get stronger-get away from the triggers that make us want to reach for the foods that we love and do the most damage. I wish you the best on your journey ahead! Annette