Disney Nut

I just got back from a week in Disney World. For the past few years, I've had to rent a scooter to be able to get around the parks. It was a real lifesaver, but a hassle...getting it on the buses, etc. But now I'm 50 pounds lighter because of my lap band surgery. And this trip...I WALKED ALL AROUND DISNEY! Sorry for the "yelling", but I am just so darn excited. It was such a great feeling to be healthy enough to walk. In fact, my son told me to "slow down" at one point. I did rent a scooter on one day. It was rainy, and my left ankle (which I smashed a few years ago) felt painful. But the rental was not because I was too heavy to walk, so I'm okay with that. And even with the bad ankle I was able to park the scooter and walk around the countries and the pavilions at Epcot, instead of having to stay in my chair. This has to be one of my favorite NSVs!

Thanks, everyone! The icing on the cake (if I can use that metaphor on this board) was my doctor's appointment three days after I returned home. I was afraid I had gained, but I actually lost two pounds I'd put on just before vacation. Gee...maybe I should go to Disney every couple of months!

Does anyone else have trouble with the tickers? My countdown to surgery ticker says "5 weeks 7 days" to surgery. HUH?

I'm in the same boat...banded in September, lost 50 pounds. But I've gotten lazy and I need to back to basics. I just returned to these boards today, because I need the support I find on them -- and the enthusiam of other lapbanders!.

This is a strange NSV, but I wanted to share it. I'm a Long Islander, and I was without power (and heat!) for 8 days following Hurricane Sandy. And for three days after my power came back on, we had my mother-in-law stay over because her power wasn't back yet. (She's nice, but I haven't told her about my surgery - she wouldn't understand.) Here's my victory: During that whole time, I managed to make good food choices and not go for comfort food. In the past, I would have binged on Mallowmars and Devil Dogs. In a situation where I previously would have crumbled, my band helped me stand firm. And today I got my reward: I'm down to 199!

Thanks, everyone! Farmgirl04, my sympathies to your family down on the Jersey shore. The damage those communities suffered is heartbreaking. I have nothing to complain about, compared to so many people. I live on what would be the "spine" of Long Island -- neither north or south shore, so all we suffered was a little roof damage. It's hard to believe that so many of the beaches and towns I've visited are damaged or destroyed.

My stomach (the part below my band) growls a while after I eat. I never noted how long after -- probably 1/2 to one hour. Is this the "gurgling" or is that something else?

The fact that you dreamed about it shows that it's been on your mind. Go to the seminar. And take your husband with you, if possible. The more your husband learns about the lapband, the better your chances are that he will be supportive, if you decide to go for it.

I was eating my soft foods (almost 4 weeks post-op) when my son and husband ordered Chinese food. I looked at my husband's plate and was amazed at the amount of food on it! I thought, "Wow - my plate used to look just like that!" I didn't say anything to him, though. (He's not heavy.) It's amazing how much food I used to eat.

Congratulations! You must feel fantastic!

Congratulations! That's wonderful!

I know this is going to sound a little weird, but... When my son was little, we had to give him Tylenol suppositories. If you're really feeling poorly (and I know first hand about both bad cramps and migraines!), maybe you should look into them. It would be better than putting up with the pain for hours.

Today I'm two weeks post-op. I've had no trouble sticking to the food plan...no hunger pains at all. But yesterday, my appetite came roaring back with a vengence! I have no plans to fall off my eating plan, but...wow! Am I hungry! I guess this lasts at least until my first fill?

Thanks to all. Soujourner, I've also started with projects to keep my mind off my hunger. Yesterday I cleaned out my son's closet and bureau. My next project is the linen closet. Once thing that gives me motivation is the knowledge that when i've hit this point in my pre lap-band life, I'd blow the diet. Just knowing I've had the surgery is giving me the strength to stay on track. i remember how much work I've already put in to changing my life, and that keeps me going to not screw it up now. I started using My Fitness Pal when I started my pre-op diet. It's great! I haven't added any friends yet...I'll have to do that.

Fantastic!

Try Walk It Out for Wii. It makes my walking time fly by.

I am so with you on this! My wounds itch like crazy, and I know it's the $&@&€#% steristrips that are the problem, because the two incisions where the tape has fallen off do not itch. I don't know what kind of glue is used on these things, but NASA could have used it to hold on the shuttle tiles!

I just got banded, but next year I'm planning on wearing the Renaissance Faire medieval wench costume (at pyramid collection.com) I've wanted it for years, but knew I'd just look fat in it. It will be perfect for Pirate Night on my next Disney Cruise, too!

It's 7:51 on Sunday morning, but I've yet to go to sleep from Saturday. I just figured it out: my Matrix shake has insomnia-causing Splenda as an ingredient! I love this flavor, but I need to get some sleep too. I'll have to come up with a substitute today. This insomnia can really cost me money. While I was awake all night, I redesigned my front garden for next year and decided that we need to get a number of built-in bookcases installed around the house. Wait until HE wakes up and discovers what I've planned to do to the house in the coming months! (Well, I do need to develop new hobbies to replace eating!)

Thanks...if I don't, who knows what home makeover plans I'll concoct tonight!

Yep...not for everyone, just the "lucky" ones!

I was banded on Monday, and I'm carefully following my doctor's guideline. I can have an 8oz shake, but i must drink slowly. I'm on my third day of shakes. I just had my shake, and used a timer to make sure I spaced my sips at lead a minute apart, as usual. (Yeah, I'm a bit obsessive!) but right now I feel overfill. Is this possible with a shake? One thing's for sure-next time I'm going down to 4 or 5 oz. weird question- this one instance won't stretch my pouch, will it? Yes, I know I'm being nutty. I just really want to do this right!

Sounds like we might be going to the same surgeon, Yankee girl! I had it done this past Monday, under the same conditions.

I was asking about this the other day, because I was banded this past Monday. Someone on these boards said they were told "no bigger than a tic-tac." I've decided to follow this advice, and I'm quartering the one big pill I have to take. I'm taking one piece with a sip, then a couple more sips, and in a minute or two take the next one. But again, I'm a new bandster. More experienced people, I'm sure, can give you better advice.

Corgimom, how do you have time to do anything but eat and drink? I finally left my house today and ran a few errands. (My husband drove me, since I'm not allowed to drive until Monday.) Going to Bed Bath and Beyond this morning felt like a vacation! How long do you have to follow that schedule?