meganb0216

Saving more on our food bill but have been enjoying buying new clothes..since I am down 55 pounds in 7 months....

Good luck to you!!!!!

I have told anyone who asks.....I am not ashamed or embarrassed to say I needed help with weight loss...I am living proof that lapband works and I am truly grateful that someone I know had it done and told me about it .....I hope maybe I am that person to someone else who is in the same position I was in 1 year ago....just want to pay it forward .........

Are they average or tall? My daughter bought me my first pair of AE jeans when I had my surgery as a gift now they are too big...looking to get some more...how much are you selling them for?

Wow how amazing!!!!!! You look awesome.

Wow congrats on your success !

Very happy for you! Love your dress and necklace!

I like the pb2... I add it to my vanilla protein shake with a few diced frozen bananas....really good!

I was banded 2/5/13 and am down 30 lbs...tomorrow I get my first fill and I am so very scared! I hate needles #1 and the Dr. Doing my fill is new..I don know him and my usual Dr did not have an appointment for 2 more weeks,and I need a fill NOW. What should I expect tomorrow? Any advise or suggestions welcomed...Thanks y'all .

Well I survived!!!!!! The Dr. Is new to the practice and has done many fills..I told him I had a fear of needles so he used the lidocaine on me. It pinched a little and I felt a little pressure but the strangest thing was me sitting up with a needle in my port..I thought I was going to pass out. So it's clear liquids for me today and mushy food tomorrow and I return to my regular Dr. In 6 weeks....they will not give it to you any sooner...I now have 5 cc's in my port 3 from today 2 from day of surgery.. Thank you all for your comments...they really helped m today!

I hope.... looking forward to getting back.

Tomorrow is the day for me also...back to the gym to do a kick boxing class. I had my surgery on 2/5/13 and have only lost 27 pounds...the scale won't MOVE....no fill yet that is on the 27th.

Day 2 almost complete and I am starving!!!!! Had 2 Protein drinks and broth but my stomach is making some horrible noises...any suggestions

I had surgery 17 days ago....lost 26 pounds so far but have stalled for 5 days....wondering why I am not losing anything. I know I am eating more now since I have been on the mushie food stage but just wanted to know what is everyone's calorie intake...

Thank you Missy.. I will be asking some questions on Wednesday !

Dany....is that combined with your pre op weight loss also?

I have not had my post op visit yet..going this Wednesday....so I really don't know what to expect....it just seems crazy not to lose for so many days...I had 1 visit with a "nut" and it was really just pre op important things... I am so grateful for all the info i have received from all of you guys on here..just really confused.

I have told everyone because I have nothing to hide! Most of the people in my circle of friends/family know the struggles I have been through with my weight my whole life...only been 2 weeks since my surgery so not too many people being negative yet but I dare someone to start talking crap and believe me I will let them know a thing or 2.......I am proud of my decision and I don't really care what other people think....I am living for ME!

I took off 1 week and am due back on Wednesday and there is no way I am able to do that! I had my surgery on Tuesday and had a hiatal hernia repaired also...that was a surprise ! I went from post op holding to PCU unit for observation which I stayed the night and was released the next afternoon. I have had severe pain across my left shoulder and a lot of gas pains still,but is getting a little better with each day.. I really was wondering how long everyone took off? How about the pain? Anyone else with a hiatal hernia?

Here now at the hospital getting ready to be called back.... I am so ready for this change! I keep thinking about one of my leaders at weight watchers who would tell us " Nothing taste as good as thin feels" hoping with the help of my lap band I will be able to accomplish that!

Wow! What a change!

I was going back tomorrow which would have been 1 week off..but due to my shoulder and the worst pain I ever felt in my life...I have decided to go back Monday . I really hope this gas pain goes away by then!

I can get more time off I just feel horrible that I need more time.... I work in the medical field also and I do at times need to help patients up. I am just shocked it was this painful. I think this hurt more than my hysterectomy ...no lie....but I am ready for this new beginning, it will all be worth it.

I was banded Tuesday ,had a hernia repair also....I stayed that night in the hospital cause the pain was sooooo severe in my chest,I really thought I was having a heart issues. I am home now day 5 post op and finally the pain in my shoulder as subsided ,the gas pain is a little better,I have been trying to walk but just get too tired. I never thought I would have his much pain! I feel like I need to burp its hard to take a deep breath cause I feel so much pain......just want to feel better!

I had my surgery on Tuesday , they repaired a hiatal hernia also ....that I didn't know I had. I stayed over 1 night in the hospital due to the severe chest pains I had, which was normal because of the hernia.....now I just have gas pains and my shoulder pain is unbearable! One would think I had surgery on my shoulder.Does anyone know how long that gas pain last in the shoulder?????? I have been using a heating pad but it is still killing me. I have only had Clear liquids so far..today I can add my Protein shakes but I am not hungry at all.....