bsellis

Well it could be his age. I don't know how old he is but he looks like he's up there. It's not unusual for ppl to have a major change in appetite as they age (as in late 70's, 80's and on).

Wow there are so many things wrong about this video that I'm just shaking my head. I love my band!!

I remember Day 5 was the worst for me. I don't know why but it just was. Also, the anesthesia stays in your system for awhile which doesn't help. Don't worry it will get better.

Whatever WLS someone chooses, if they think it's going to be a cake walk then they won't be as successful. I went into my surgery knowing I was going to have to work hard. I have my one year anniversary of getting my band in 3 days and I'm down 135 pounds.

What's funny is that my doctor uses the 'Subway sandwich' test to gauge if you need a fill or not. The first thing he'll ask when going in for a fill is can you eat a 6 inch sub? If so, it's time for a fill. If you can only eat half then you don't need a fill. Very scientific stuff!! Luckily bread doesn't bother me bc I love a good sandwich.

2213+129= 2342

I had my lap-band with hernia repair done in August 2013. In December I started experiencing shoulder pain in my left shoulder that varied from being extremely painful to just annoying. I thought I had somehow injured it but then I noticed that lifting heavy stuff or overusing it didn't make it hurt any worse. Sometimes it wouldn't hurt at all. This went on everyday for four months. I know what nerve pain feels like and that's what I suspected. In looking into it I found there is a nerve that runs through your diaphram called the phrenic nerve. When that nerve is pinched or has a lot of pressure on it then it will cause pain in the left shoulder area. I'm not sure why I was having issues because when it started I had less than 2 cc's in my band, and I'm not sure why it stopped. I have talked to others with the lap-band who have experienced this same thing. It's definitely worth mentioning to your doctor!!!

This is one of the most insane things I have ever read. Why does she keep saying cosmetic surgery. I didn't have wls with the intention of being thin and pretty. I loved myself even when I was 125 lbs heavier. I had to get this surgery to save my life. Sleep apnea, high blood pressure.. just to name a few. Even when I hit my goal weight I feel like I will always be a fat girl at heart and I definitely won't be judging people on how they look. Don't read that crap.. just hit delete and move on!!!

Yes! I do a mix of lap-band/exercise and just normal everyday life. I think I would get burnt out on it if it was all about wls. @_BSELLIS_

I miss hot spicy food!! I still do a little hot and spicy but not like I used to since I can't drink while eating. I also miss Chinese buffets. Haven't been to a buffet since being banded because it's a waste of money.

Cheater! Lol! I don't think anyone would have gotten that from a picture of me with my dog. And btw I have been unsuccessful in teaching the dog how to talk