ChloeHouston

So not that I am going anywhere right now, but in the future when I do intend on traveling. I have heard that people with bands, have a hard time on plane rides, like they feel as if there band tightens. Anybody know anything about this or have experience? Thanks! -Chloe

My last name is a Houston! Thanks

78 days post-op. yet I still can't even believe that I had the surgery. Doesn't feel real. I have so much going on, but this decision is always on my mind. I am doing well, but I can't help but think about my life without this surgery and what it might be like now. I am almost down 50+ pounds and am really overwhelmed, and excited! I am so blessed to have a family that supports me, but I wish I could just support myself. I feel like every time I get excited about something, the next thing to happen is either bad news, or saddening. -Chloe

So yesterday was my 2 month officially of having a lap band... It is so crazy to think about, and reality is, I never truly think I was aware of the huge change that I would go through. Theres been great times, and horrible, disheartening times. But I am almost at -50lbs. down, which is so promising. Not to mention I have SOOO manyyy full shopping carts, that I believe I've deserved maybe, hopefully.?! Thanks -Chloe

So I am nearing almost 50lbs. of weight loss and I am so overjoyed!! But completely overflowed with other emotions and road blocks that I find it hard to focus on the most important and great new lifestyle. Im not saying I can't handle it, but I do feel like my happiness is dulled by so many other things.... Ugh Thanks-Chloe

Well, since I am only in high school, and I do participate in varsity sports, Im running into some trouble during practices. We have 2 hour practices everyday but I am having trouble staying hydrated during practice since I only have around 3-4 water breaks (not to mention we are outside in the boiling heat) so not sure how to approach. Because when I do have water-breaks I want to chug as much as I can but obviously I cannot like I used to. Thanks, Chloe

I am scared, nervous, and a little excited, so many emotions. I got my first fill yesterday, and my Dr. was proud of me so far, so that definitely made me feel good. For some reason though I feel embarrassed to talk to my parents, about how I feel a form of vulnerability within myself, like I shouldn't get to excited about things, because usually that is dulled by something bad happening or a rain cloud, or my parents might get upset at me. Not sure.... Thanks -Chloe

Sooooo, don't read this if you are in happy mood, Id hate to put a dapper on your parade but...I feel horrible, I have my first fill this Friday, and I am freaking out!! I feel so nasty, like I should be embarrassed for having to HAVE to get a band, Im just feeling a little ashamed, and Im so nervous for the fill cause I really don't want it to be so crazy tight because my Dr. live about 4 hours away so appointments are hard... yeah Thanks, Chloe

So I have somewhat hit a plateu in my rapid weight loss, which I totally understand! I've been eating right, and getting ready for back to school. But inside I feel like me becoming healthier and thinner, has brought up so many untouched emotions, things that I've never felt before, and to make it even tougher I feel as if Im alone...My parents and family are SO supportive and I love them for that, but its almost as if I'm embarrassed in front of them, I wish my problems weren't so intruding in their lives. :/ Any calming techniques, or wise quotes Thanks, Chloe!

So I am now around 4 weeks post op, and for a little while I had a plateu and my weight was staying the same, I have been eating right, being active, going slow, and when I stepped on the scale today I had gained 4 lbs!! Im so confused and upset.... Thanks Chloe

Sooooo this Summer I have been totally focusing on myself, and making a better lifestyle for myself. I am 3 1/2 weeks post op, and since school is coming up rapidly I need to go shopping for some new clothes, Ive lost around 40 lbs so far, but I def. know that I will loose more, or at least I hope I continue to. So if I am continously shrinking I don't want to spend a ton of money on clothes.. I mean it's already been the most money dwelling Summer ever with a 20,000$ surgery sooo yeah any ideas???...thanks Chloe

Im just nearing 3 weeks post op, and I am feeling like I did not make the right decision in getting the lap band, I have had so much trouble the past few days keeping down anything, and I feel so melancholy afterwards, like I will always be throwing up or not being able to breathe after I take to big of a sip/bite. But this CANT happen Im 17 and still in high school, I don't want to have to leave class because I need to burp and let my food digest. I know I know this is the way it goes sometimes, but I just FEEL this way. Feelings cant be right or wrong, so please don't be an a*****e please and thank you..

I hit a loss of 40 lbs today and I am 3 weeks post-op, I feel okay still a little burpy/gassy. I still have to burp a lot after I drink things as well. Yeah sooo now Im just waiting for more weight to fall off hopefully it will, combined with eating right. Chloe