Twinsmommy0513

I've had my band a little over a year and the judgement doesn't get any easier. At least it hasn't in my family. Very true that no one understands. I have told a select few about my band and because of the negative responses I've received, now I tell people only when asked ...that I've worked really hard watching what I'm eating and exercising. This is not a lie and I feel this is all that anyone needs to know. Even though our surgeries are different, they work towards the same result...being healthy and happy. Best decision I could have made. Best of luck and remember you are doing this for no one but you.

My 1 year anniversary is coming up on the 20th. This was the best decision I have ever made. Surgery went well, post surgery was good and I have only had a few nights of pain throughout this whole year. It was all my fault and ate way too much. I have lost 75lbs and hope to lose about 40 to go. Good luck to all new bandsters it's going to be a good thing. I finally have my life back. ????

This is very inspiring. I weighed about the same at time of surgery so i would love to be where you are at 6 months out.

I was thinking the same thing. This site used to be hoppin with all of the posting but i very rarely get a notification of a new post anymore. I think i post less because the "recent posts" arent there anymore. Its harder to find topics. Kind makes me sad.

Had my first fill this morning. Don't feel any different. Has anyone noticed a difference after their first fill???

Thanks Icey One...I'll have to check that out.

I agree...i think my food choices could be better but i definitely need to start adding exercise too . Can't afford a gym membership so maybe i'll have to look at some home workout dvds.

I had surgery on the 21st and it does take quite a while for the gas to relieve itself. i am about 2 1/2 weeks out and I think my body is still adjusting to something different. Gas pains in shoulder are definitely gone but do have an upset stomach from gas still.

Hi All - haven't been on in a while and wanted to check in and see how all of my Nov buddies are doing. I'm almost 3 weeks out and feeling pretty good. It's been pretty cold outside so i'm not getting to walk as much as I would like but trying as much as possible. I'm curious to see what stages people are at with eating and weight loss. I think I have been doing ok, but i'm not sure where to go with eating from here. The weight was dropping pretty quick from the pre-op diet and until about a week after surgery but since then I have been at a stand still for 2 weeks now. I know its a little early to get frustrated but it's pretty hard not to. Wishing everyone good luck and happy banding thoughts.

I was banded on the 21st and Im back to work today. Like you said still a little sore but I have a desk job too. The only thing Im having trouble with is that Im soooo sick of Soup and i am really not hungry. I am really trying to make myself eat but nothing tastes good.

I agree...the docs office should have submitted it all the same day as your last appt.

Hi Icy One...how are you feeling tonight. I guess the gas decided to stick around b/c Im having quite a bit of shoulder pain. Let me know how things are.

Has anyone had the shoulder pains and if you did what did you do for them and how long did they last.

Well everyone, i had my surgery this morning. Went pretty well. Doc even commented about how well i did on my diet because it was really easy for him. Home and resting for a while now. A little sore and the gas pain comes and goes but nothing that can't be handled. Wishing everyone else well in the next couple of days. Lets do this.

I am planning on having mine on thurs and going back to work on Monday. I sit at a desk also and felt that if Im sitting at home why can't i sit at work.