jubjub

hey, well I still smoke, even after surgery. Im on like year 2 now and no problems at all. I don't smoke cigaretts though, but smoke is smoke I guess. No problems at all. Lap Band is to loose weight, not smoke. But that's just me. I have had no problems at all. Shit I smoked the same afternoon after my surgery. Just try not to cough, that could hurt a bit for a little while after surgery.

cheetos and fruit roll up diet? Can we get some more info on that please?

is it Dan Dan the Dish Direct man?

recently I have been able to eat rolls or really toasted bread. Been killin it since I love bread !! But I know it's time for another fill since I am able to eat such things. I tried steak one day and was able to eat it fine, but paid BIG TIME the next day. Haven't had a bit of steak since. And it's a slow day at work today, so I don't see how any of what I just wrote pertains to much. But there is my two cents.

damn that is alot. I did not stay overnight. I went in 1st thing in the morning and was home by 2pm that same day.

Nice, welcome and congratulations. Jonathan

Hey I had it done in Dallas almost 2 yrs ago. Yes no fill at all till that long. I also didnt know that till after the surgery, but it is just so they can make sure you heal fine. It's a total mind game untill you get that 1st fill. Once your filled then the band can help you play the mind game since it does restrict what you eat. And don't worry about the weight loss thing. It can be a slow process or a fast one. Just depends on you. Im a slow process guy, but it does work. I have lost very slowly, but im loosing. So all will be cool, no worries. Good Luck !!

Well just got home around 11am this morning. Anyone out there wondering about this topic. No problem! Calmed the nerves a bit just before I went in. Slept a little when I got home. Have been up and moving around no problem. Tried it, feeling GOOD !!! And my surgery # things was 420. NICE !!! Couldn't have scripted that any better. ABP, here I come! ( I know ABP stands for something, just can't remember. something about all bands pretty or something. lol Has anyone heard from the other guy who was getting surgery today? I can't seem to find the thread to see how it went.

nice !!! Pay if Forward.

Hell yea, it's the weekend, so definetly in about 1 hr now, Im gonna put it in the air so it can reach the Heavens !! And it wont defeat the band. The band works period, I think it's just up to that individual on how quick you want it to work. Im so happy with life right now. I can still taste or eat all my favorite foods (except steak, damn i miss me some steak !!) and im still loosing weight. Now it's slow yes, but im not gaining and im happy inside and out !! And to ME ultimetly that is what I was looking for. 420 Bandsters unite !! Im here, I smoke, get used to it !!

Man I don't even know what to say. lol But thanks Donna, I feel it's always healthier to laugh about things then to worry or fret over things. Substance abuse sounds so dirty to a pot head. I mean im not scratching my skin, or like stealing copper and stuff. (copper theft is real bad in Dallas these days) Im not like spending all my $$ on pot and like taking food off my familes table or anything. (unless they got like a nice box of fresh hot Fried chicken, then the might come up a lil short, lil shawt) I handle my business 1st, then I turn to my 3rd love. Food being 2nd to my family, probably explaning why I got banded in the 1st place huh? I mean food is a substance also right? Does that make me a junkie cause im addicted to food as well? Should I wear some ragady clothes next time I go to a buffet since I would be feeding my "bad addicting habit" by eating? (thought = I wonder if my DR could get some real good stuff? Like some medical stuff, mmmm... nice !!!) Anyway, lol what was I talking about? I guess in closing this post, um, more bacon, more smokin, and more fills !! And more discusions. I love this country!! p.s. Sorry for the random copper story, or my horrible spelling. JubJub - OUT !!

Lets look at it like the glass is still half full. If you still have half a brain left, just means you got some more partying to do !! And Ninner, HELL YEA Bacon is hella good !!!

my advice is get ready for alot of different views on things. So just sit back, rest and take it all in. Everyone on here should be bandsters, but we all have different experiences. Im a very laid back not a sticlar for the Lap Band rules, so I can give advice on that front. But if you are into following the Doctor to the tee, there are plenty of them out there as well. Go Spurs tonight against the Lakers. Go Spurs Go !! p.s. My lap band journey has been great, I love it, and it works for me the way I want it to. No complaints or problems !!

What? Im not understanding the above post.

What's all this Home Brew talk? I would not worry about not being able to sip your beers or even drink them. I can drink beer or wine easily. Im not a big drinker at all, but I have no problems. BUT !! enough home brew - let's try HOME GROWN !!

Man I got to get on here more. I miss these spirited conversations. Im just happy if all this helps someone out who is going to have this surgery like all of us and is 420 friendly. Because I like to "smoke" this was a big thing for me, and I asked a question about it when I 1st signed up and someone answered me and helped me out with their experience. All kinds of questions are asked and answered on here. This just happens to be my answer. Peace and Love, Peace and Love everyone

no beer - no problem !! Spark it up !!! Nice safe buzz without any calories gained. Just got to watch the munchies afterwards.

Dallas, TX here. Peace and Love, Peace and Love to all the Dallas people

Damn I haven't been on here in a long ass time !! How is everyone. Last time I was on, people got salty with me cause of my "poor" food choices and views on this whole thing. Well im doing good still. Loosing weight very slowly. But that' all cause of me. But im still loosing, so all is good. Still 420 friendly !!!!!!!! :thumbs_up:

no breakfast, lunch was some chicken soup and a yogurt. Dinner..mmmm.. I had homemade pizza. It was so damn good ! I was lucky and able to eat the crust as well. 3 months banded and feeling good. Weight loss is slow going, but im the only one who controlls that and im happy with the results so far. And isn't that why we get this surgery? To make ourselves happy?

Come to Texas!

To much! Yes you can drink cokes again. Yes you will get a little pain if you take a big boy drink, but it ain't nothing. Now they do say it will expand your band, but you should have no problems drinking cokes. I stick with Sprite or 7-UP now. The dark cola's are to sweet and upset my stomach. I have had the band about 3 months now. Every now and then i'll have a glass of Dr-Pepper. Just not to fast or it will hurt for a second. I say to each his own, try it and just see if it is something you could handle. Trust me the pain is not bad, just for a second. O, don't eat and drink a coke at the same time, that will give you some major unwated air in your stomach.

Ok here is a non related subject. What do ya'll think about the upcoming Football season. Weather it be pros or college. I live in Dallas, so Im a die hard Cowboys fan, but my college teams is from the North. GO BLUE !! the jugernaut that is The University of Michigan. p.s. Longhorns SUCK !!!

Im 29 and a guy, how bout that? Did it in March, going ok so far. Had my 1st fill last Monday, but can still eat. I was like WTF! Why can I still eat, but I do notice I get fuller faster. One thing, I didn't no that the eating and drinking thing together was bad because it washed your food down for you. I thought you weren't supposed to cause you choke easy. But from reading today that's why. I love to drink and eat at the same time, but get choked up now. I have never "slimed" anything yet, but get close when I get greedy and eat and drink together. So it's Saturday morning, I got a good wake n bake right now and Im just a typing away on here. Jammin to some Siruis Satelite Radio and checking threads. Do ya'll know any guys, in person, who have had this surgery? I know alot of women, but no guys. I see them on here, but don't know any personally. And how do your friends take this. Mine are cool, I can still eat pretty much what I want so the BBQ's and Hooters outings haven't been affected to much yet w/ the guys. Im just jumping all over the place here.