☠carolinagirl☠

its major surgery so its gonna hurt.... i had the hernia repair also and for about 10 days it hurt to take deep breaths and use that little breathing machine they give you....it will pass as each day does and although it doesnt look it right now, it will get better and in about 6 months, you will be on here telling newbies the exact same thing...promise.

i dont (think the bands name) will help anyone lose weight faster (at least i dont think so)....if you eat right, exercise and follow the how to use the band correctly directions, you will lose weight whether its allergen or realize... i asked my dr this (which does he use) as i read those who have one or the other.....mine used allergen and that is fine with me.

the only thing i can (feel) is the port....esp more now since i have lost 100+ pounds...i put my hand on it sometimes when i walk and its like an old good friend.....i cannot feel the band itself as its on the inside but she sure lets me know she is there at eating time.....love it and i love my life now...today..

you were (not unsuccessful)...you were and are a success..the band had the problem, not you. just wanted to point that out.

3 more months and it will be my first year anniversary since surgery i intend to take hub with me for my appt he is a huge reason for my doing as well as i have. i am nervous thinking about it, are you?

are you losing (inches) if you are, then you are losing...

on the contrary, i am only 10 months post op, best thing i ever did.....well, besides marrying my ole man, having my son and having dobermans..... i cant ever see myself (hate/dislike my band) even if it developed complications later, i would be grateful for what it has giving me right now, my life back...

well bless your heart feel better sweetie

i never flip flopped either...once i realized i was gonna get help to (help me walk) and push my baby grand daughter in her stroller, i was like, lets roll...

yep, same here some days i can eat a wee bit more some days one or two bites and i am done.. the band is a great thing

how did i decide? pretty simple---i was having trouble walking (5 or 10 feet) and wiping my butt because of my size.....i was scared to become one of those cut out from my house...so when i found out i was gonna be a grandmother, i knew i needed help...that was in early 2012.....yep, i made a good decision.

well why dont you wait to see your dr before you start spazzing out on all the (dangers of lap band)....and what could or could not happen...if you are new to this sight, you will see many people who have had the band longer than you and are 100% fine and living a great life.... if you vomit, that is not good and has the makings of being too tight or you are eating too fast or too large of pieces... as for being (non-invasive)..its major surgery and they cut you to get into your stomach.... so again, write down all your fears and your concerns about the (dangers) and ask the dr about them as he is the best one to ask. hope you feel better.

pain breathing in (is normal) esp more so if a hernia repair was done (as it was for me)..it will get better each/every day even though it does not seem like it right now....and def keep sipping your liquids and def get up and move as much as you can to help with the gas in your tummy.....congrats on your surgery desire and dlaurel

people get divorced all the time for various reasons....and those with and without lapbands marriage is hard and if there is problems before, there most likely will be problems after...if a person loves someone, they love them... period.

i never had an experience where a person said something as i read, mine were more (private) the most embarrassing for me was (and sorry now TMI) was that i was getting so big i was having trouble wiping my hiney after going to the bathroom....that was and remains very embarrassing..i have not shared that with my friends at work or my hub..just on this forum....thanks for not laffing

i take the cvs/walmart brand of tylenol........i miss my motrin too i told my dr i have severe pain and he said not to do midol or pamprin or motrin...so i dont although hot warm baths feel good.

i think the majority of us are stronger than we know we have failed so many (diets) in the past so why wouldnt we (fail) this also my dr told me this pre op was to shrink my liver.....he told me how he did a surgery on a lady who did not follow his instructions and he couldnt operate...i could not fathom that happening to me.....and hence i did not (cheat)...i was too scared too..doesnt mean i didnt want to i figured id come this far and i told myself if i was able to get the surgery, id do whatever i had to to make it work.....just know you can do it..i believe that....you gotta walk through the darkness before you stand in the light..

yes i had that also..only hurt when i tried to take deep breaths..i was on liquids 2 weeks after surgery..very much like you..it will get easier every day..

i use those from walmart myself (the chocolate flavor)

everyone is different...some lose faster than others and you are full on a small amount as you are still swollen inside...as it subsides, you will be able to drink more and gradually eat more...just keep following your doctors instructions.

you sound like a lot going on i would personally consult with your doctor as soon as you can sneezing could mean allergies port is sore as mine was for about a month so this seems normal my left shoulder hurts sometimes usually if i eat too fast please dont think you made a mistake as you have something inside to help you eat less but this was this was major surgery and your body must heal..

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i agree with all the above........but i wish i would have not read/or let negative people get to me and make me worry......but i am kinda glad i had the chance to have that happen as it made me ask my dr all the (horror) stories or things that people write (like cheating is ok etc) and get his opinion...and getting his opinion and using common sense has got me where i am today.