stephwellman

I had my surgery 8/12/13 and I'm doing awesome I was scheduled for a fill yesterday but my surgeon said I was looking weight just fine without one! Keep up the good work! (:High 5..hugs:)

You look great!

How much is the monthly payment?

How much is the monthly payment?

Hello everyone I was banded August 12 at 9:00 and it was by far the best decision I've ever made in my 21 years of living roughly 2 weeks before my surgery me and my boyfriend went on a weekend getaway to Charleston, S.C on that trip I went shopping and bought a dress that was purposely 3 sizes too small and I promised myself that when I lose 50 pounds I'll go on another weekend getaway and wear that same dress and on that getaway I'll buy something that I can wear or use on my next goal....Well today is my day I leave tonight to Atlanta Georgia to a Tyler Perry play with my sister! I'm 4 pounds away from my first 50 pound goal but CLOSE ENOUGH!.... I LOVE YOU ALL and I'll post pictures of me and the dress tonight before the play. What's your goals and rewards?

Aww Congrats best decision ever!!!

You look great!!!...Any loose skin?

I want to be able to put on a "show" for my fiancé to show him why he really wants to marry me without my knees giving out on me!

CongrAts welcome to the banded family!!!

Hey Christa I'm 21 and I was banded 8/12 best decision ever the worst part for me was the pre-op diet before surgery I had to do mine for 4 weeks (varies by doctor) and that was the hardest part for me. The pre-op diet will really show if you have the will power and self control to have surgery. I totally understand you not wanting to go through your 20's not being able to participate in everything my friends are doing. This is by far the best place to go for ALL your lap band questions they answered all mine almost better than my doctor does! Good luck this is the best decision of your life!

After my surgery (8/12) I had those uncontrollable LOUD hiccups that came out of nowhere and the sternum pain my doctor said it was my stomach muscles contracting and or trapped gas trying to escape. Each day I heal they go away more now when my stomach is empty and when my stomach gets full is the only time mine does it.

Expect your life to change for the better! Best thing I've ever done for myself. I don't know about true result s but congratulations on making this great decision.

I am solo sorry to hear of your friend was there complications from her surgery?

I am so sorry to hear of your miscarriage and I wish you luck in the future.

You look great! I'm starting the couch to 5k challenge and hopefully I can participate in my first 5k soon!!

That's awesome! I'm scheduled for my next cruise in December. Cruises are the best vacation to take and you don't have to drive everywhere!

You are officially my new hero lol way to go!!!!

Took my doctor a week and a half for my staples and 3 weeks for my stitch.

I'll take the 30/32 please and I'll gladly pay the shipping fees

Good luck!

I agree with both replies I'm 21 and for my birthday I gave myself the lap band. At the beginning of my journey I didn't tell my mom because my isn't very supportive and she talks a lot. But 3 or 4 weeks before my surgery somehow my mom found out and we actually sat down and had a real heart to heart about my decision and I'm glad we did. I have never been closer to either of my parents but they have both bee. There for me since me making my decision and I'm glad. I wouldn't recommend you waiting till the last minute to talk to your parents like me but just know that they just want the Best for you talk to them about and explain it to them and the benefits and how it makes you feel and how important it'll be for you. good luck and keep us updated!!! *Steph*

How much for your 30/32 I'm just starting and I believe it will be a slow start

Yes I believe that is the overall goal of the lapband tool but it's hard as hell to change! I'm just afraid I'll fail or worse have complications!

Hey all my name is Steph and I'm 21y.o I was banded August 12 so I'm only 5 days post-op I need a lot of support I cheated today with chips I didn't want them I just missed the crunchyness of them. This is not my first time cheating during this process but I'm here to say it will be my last time after I ate maybe 10 chips I through them out and made me a protein shake! I think I would do better if I had more people who understand where I'm coming from.