kkmonroe79

Hi Everyone! Are you guys putting anything on your scars to help reduce the appearance of them? Mine is not pretty, and I'd like to start doing something for it. Any suggestions/ideas would be appreciated!

Thanks guys!!! It's not a huge deal - just wondered! I'll start using the cocoa butter!

It'll happen! Just keep doing your thing!

I love this! Great post!

Hi everyone! I hope you all are doing well. Here's my problem! Since my first appointment with my nutritionist, I have been walking 30 minutes a day. Now that I've had my surgery, I'm feeling like I should up my exercise, but I'm really dragging my feet on that. I'd love to hear ways that you guys motivate yourselves to get your heart rate up. I just feel a little overwhelmed when it comes to really exercising.

You can do this! You are almost there!!! Keep your chin up.

Add Me please!! I need people to keep me accountable! kkmonroe79

Hi Everyone! Today was my first follow up appointment with my Dr. My surgery was on Nov.16th and with the holiday, this was the first time my doctor was in my area. Y'all, I have lost 40lbs. This includes my 1 week of liquids pre-op. I am thrilled, and awed, and thankful! I was too excited not to share. Hope everyone is doing well!! Kristy

Hi Liz! I don't think you are doing anything wrong...23lbs in the month of November? That's awesome!! Seriously...give yourself some credit and keep on keeping on.

Aww! You too! Congrats on your weight loss!!! Isn't it awesome??

I take in between 500 and 800 calories a day. It might have been a little less when I was on all liquids, but not much because of the Atkins shakes.

Thanks everyone for your sweet comments! I'm so very excited, and I love my band!

I don't mind at all! I lost 19lbs on my week pre op liquid diet. I only had Atkins shakes, broth, Water, and Jello. It was brutal! I didn't expect to lose 40 either. Completely shocked!

Thank you all very much! I'm so excited. I was released to start exercising today as well, so I'm hoping the loss just continues from here.

I had surgery on 11/16 and yesterday was the first day that I felt like myself again. It was 2 weeks to the day from my surgery. The first week or so, I was totally wiped out. Heal and rest...you'll feel back to normal soon!

Hi Sweetsam! I haven't had a fill yet - I'm newly banded. My doc did say though, that after each fill I'm to be on liquids for 3 days then work my way back to solids 3 days at a time like I did just after surgery. He said that it will take time for my stomach to adjust to the tighter band. Like I said...no experience with this yet...it's just what my doc said that I will do after my fills. Maybe it'll help you? Good Luck...and hope you feel better!

Hi everyone! Well, I survived. I had surgery on Friday, 11/16. I ended up having to spend the night in the hospital because they removed my gallbladder at the same time. I came home yesterday, and am doing well. I do not have an appetite at all, I'm sure it's surgery related and not band related. I drank a Protein shake this morning (it took about 2 hours), so I was pretty proud of myself. Since then though, it's been sips of broth and Water. I am on a clear liquid diet minus the shake until Friday, when I'll be moved to full liquids. Aside from the gas pains, though, I've done well! Even went to wal-mart today with the hubby to walk. Hope everyone is doing well! Talk again soon! KK

Hello! I am so very excited that there is a site like this specifically for lap band patients. I will be having my surgery on Friday, 11/16 (eek!). That's just day after tomorrow...wow! I'm currently on the liquid diet, and it sucks a whole lot...but there's an end in sight. I'm very much looking forward to sharing my story, fears, and success with all of you. I'm here to offer support for everyone as well! Have a great day! Kristy

Thanks for all the well wishes! I'm almost there!!!