☠carolinagirl☠

yes, i wear one per my own choosing (its in stainless steel) and i was able to make it in pink no less haha i have on the inside of the tag: lapband w/plication no blind ng tuve no nsaid

you did awesome

Twas the night before surgery, when all through the house, My tummy was rumbling----it woke up my spouse! My sweat pants were hung by my closet with care, In hopes that someday size 10 or less I would wear. My family was nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar free Jell-O danced in my head. My spouse in his PJs and I in my gown, Had just gotten all of my Metamucil down. When all of a sudden the phone started to ring So I sprang from my bed to answer the thing. My kids were at home, so who could it be? Of course---the anesthesiologist was checking on me. Drink plenty of liquids, get plenty of rest, Tomorrow your surgeon would be doing his best. He'll make you feel better, your health will improve. Remember to exercise! Your body should move! The next day I rose, with my new life in mind. Through the surgery doors--who knew what I'd find. When what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a surgeon in scrubs with two nurses near. He was dressed all in blue, from his head to his toes. His hands were all scrubbed--a mask covered his nose. A bundle of tools he had set out on a tray I couldn't stop staring, I could not look away. His eyes -- how they twinkled! His laughter how merry! From that moment on, I was no longer wary. He smiled as our eyes met and gave me a wink. Oh my, that's my surgeon, Dr. Snyder, I think. He was fit as a fiddle, a right handsome young fellow, So calm and collected, I said my hello. A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread. He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work. Finished in no time and turned with a jerk, There's more work to be done he said to his team. They nodded politely and he started to beam. He took off his mask, to his team gave a shout, And away they all ran to help more people out. But I heard him exclaim, as he ran out of sight, At the end of this tunnel, now there is light. all the best to the newbies

i know that everyones weight affects them different and sometimes in the same way i also know we gained it the same way and we are losing it the same way. 1/4 pound a a time. sometimes i do think geesh i have so far to go but then my want power comes to the surface and lets me know i will get there (eventually). anyone else feel this way besides me?

does anyone belong to this group? if so, where?

dont get anxious sweetie it gonna be so great you have a great personality and are positive and you will be a huge success...

found this online right before my surgery and wanted to share

nope, not at all.....its all good my friend just going by what worked and works for me you do what works for you

sounds great. whatever works

get more protein, that is your fuel

only your dr knows the answer to that. and you are still recovering from major surgery also. your energy will come back, esp when you start the protein shakes.

weighing yourself made you start thinking what are you doing wrong didnt it? and it seems you are doing fine. your words...i exercise and eat this or that..and the weight loss is stalling.. just because the scale is not reading what you want does not mean the band is not working or that you are not doing well. the first weeks after surgery, its best to stay off the scale as your body is recovering. the scale goes up and down when you drink, eat, pee etc.......so the best way to judge your success is by how your clothes are feeling.

i experienced eating disorders also and saw therapists also and had my surgery. all insurances are different so i wish you all the luck in the world. i think anyone (who was as large as me) or is a chronic over eater or a binger or emotional eater, has an eating disorder. so you are not alone.

i have tricare prime north, and there was not a 6 month wait as long as you had past paperwork of documentation of past weight loss and all your pre ops complicated, and a nice dr's recommendation letter, i dont think you have to wait 6 months...i will keep my fingers crossed

awe, aint you sweet....me and shr are kinda as we were banded around same time so i am very protective of her and my other (bandits) including you

so what would change.....from cb to supreme b******

your topics are the bomb.. ..if someone dont like something you write, they dont have to read it.... i love you and your postings

what would i say to those who are about to have surgery? relax dont stress trust and have faith in your dr take the pain meds they give you and believe in yourself

....are you ready mad?????? bout to come our banded world....you are just gonna rock it out

and as long as its working for you (or me) that is what matters.....and it is working my love

how you doing mad you all set for tomorrow?? thoughts/opinions?

for my banded sistahs

for my b******** friends

have you started wearing smaller clothes? if so, then you know you are losing i look in the mirror and cant tell myself. so i understand your post. you are doing great. keep up the great work.

sorry you are so (down) def think because of your surgery and recovery..but your partner is right.they said what my hub said to me.....esp when i was whining on my pre and post op liquids.....you wanted this....so woman up and do what you need to do... you got this tool to help you, so start letting it and your first job is to be positive. if you are not mentally in the game, you wont make it...hang in there