Shanna H

Hi, I currently live in Nevada but will possibly be relocating with my husband's company to the Peru area in the next few months? I just have some friendly questions about the area and would like to meet some other bandsters in the area as well. Blessings ~ Shanna H.

I totally agree with IP post!!

I totally agree IP. Totally!

Thanks for sharing your story and being honest. You have helped me be honest with myself and to realize that my doctor knows his sh&% and wouldn't tell me what I needed to do if it wasn't for a reason. Thank you again Helen!

I need some ideas of really low impact exercise. I have had 6 back surgeries and have to have both knee replaced when I get the weight off. I want to exercise because I want the weight off of me. Please any advice is appreciated! Blessings ~

Congratulations on a couple of things. First the amazing weight loss! 180lbs is an amazing accomplishment. Second, congrats on recognizing that you are addicted to sugar and flour. This are big accomplishments. Welcome to the lapband talk site. Everyone is very helpful. You will be given lots and lots of information and a lot of opinions. I want to recommend MyFitnessPal.com. It helps tracks your food and exercise and what is great about it is you can add friends to support you. I can't remember my name (I think it is shaniko1970) on the site but feel free to add me or if you sign up (it is free) send me your id and I will add you. Please know we are all here to help support you in your journey. Welcome again! Blessings ~ Shanna

This is amazing. You are such an inspiration to me. Thank you for posting these pictures.

I had my first fill last Friday 01-18-13 and it was a breeze. The numbing medication hurt a bit but then again it is going in a very sensitive area. The PA pulled out what saline was in my band from surgery since it was my first fill. We determined I had 5.5cc at the time of surgery and she added .5cc to that. I did the drink test to make sure water passed through without complications. I had no problems. She told me my next fill would be a month down the road. I left the office a little dumbfounded that it would be so far down the road for a fill. I felt no restriction so I was a little bummed out. However, my doctor has always said that if you don't feel restriction or you are hungry, DO NOT hesitate to call their office. I decided to give it a few days. The week went by without incident. I decided that with the hunger and no restriction that it was time to call the doctor. I left a message and received a call back within an hour which I felt was awesome. I got the go ahead to have another fill and they were very supportive of the idea. I have my 2nd fill today and I hope to have some restriction. I will document my journey as it goes. Blessings ~

Congrats! That is absolutely HUGE!

Thank you!

Nicely said. I will have to think of a name for my band as well. Thank you for that nice post.

Hi, I will add you also. We were banded on the same day!

Hi there friendly bandsters ~ I decided to give it a shot at blogging. I have been banded just about 6 weeks and what an awesome ride! I am not new to WLS as I had the gastric bypass in 8/2003 and had great success with it. However, over the next 7 years I had to have 6 back surgeries causing me to regain 80lbs of the 250lbs I had lost. Since then, I have added 30 extra pounds to that total. I decided that something more had to be done and sought out have the the bypass "revised". I was told the best option was to do the lap band. I am so grateful that I chose to go that route. I am learning how to live again. How to eat right and how to take better care of my body. I read on a blog that "if you take care of your band, it will take care of you" - author unknown. But that is so stinking true. I hope to blog everyday just to help me focus on myself for a change and my new found life. I am not out to offend anyone or anything like that but to just document my journey and to have something to come back to for reference when the times get tough. Signing off for the night. Blessings to all ~ Shanna

Very nice pictures! keep up the good work. You are looking fabulous!

I had an Upper GI done to just make sure everything was working properly. I am glad I did, because it just helps rule out any possible question of leaks or malfunctions. I am not sure what your doctor will do for you but I wish you all the best in the world. Please be sure to check back with us and let us know how it goes. Blessings ~

You guys will both be in good hands. This is a new exciting part of your lives. I am a little over a month out and it is the best decision I have ever made. Just remember to breathe and be honest with the pain. Let the nurses know if you are having any nausea or severe pain. Stay on top of the pain and don't let it get out of control. I know you will do great. Please come back and share your journey with us. Blessings ~

That is amazing! I love seeing the pictures. It is a great inspiration to me and I look at the pictures when I get discouraged and know that I can make this work. Congrats! Blessings ~

First, I want to congratulate you on make the decision of a lifetime to become a "bandster". Second, I can totally relate to your nervousness. I have had many surgeries and I still was nervous. It is the fear of the unknown but you will be in excellent hands. Just think, you are making a very exciting change in your life so you are probably nervous about that as well. We are all here for you and hope to hear about your journey to come. Feel free to write me anytime. xoxoxo ~ Blessings ~