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I told everyone! well my family and my husbands family... I didnt tell my friends because I dont have any!!! But I have you all and you all know LOL

I think Im going to make mine.. and make a couple to switch out per outfit I wear. I use to make jewlery so I think this will be good.

Im a part time student, I dont work at all. This summer term im only taking 2 classes. Im going for my nursing degree, at a community college. I will soon move up to the University and get my Bachlers in Surgical Nursing. My husband works at AOL so I get to talk to him all day online.. hehehe actually we hardly even talk online LOL

Vines, She not banded yet! But if she was food would not be good. Aileena, I bought me a big container of whey Protein powder at Cost-Co (like Sams Club) and I got the vanilla. Im able to mix fresh fruit and or sugar free Ice cream.. Just a small amount for taste.

WOOHOO Nikkee... Welcome to Bandland!!! its just wonderful here! You are doing great. And it only gets better!!! Take Care and enjoy your band!!

Thank You Kelly! I know my PCP wanted to put me on Electrolytes.. but I dont know how he was going to do it.. But again thanks for answering me your a doll!!!

All I know is my DH is happy with the choice I made.. He has been involved all the way!

Welcome to bandland. Take it easy You are going to do great!

Oh gosh I was just thinking about that... See Im in a community college and since its summer term all the skinny girls are wearing them tight shorts that barely pull up. Anyway when they go to sit down they show thier thong. I personally thinks that is very trashy. Like a lack of grooming type.. I dont know.. Its pretty gross if you ask me. I say "Pull up them shorts and stop showing your 'Crack A Smile'" LOL

Wow that is wonderful Zoe. You make me very hopeful in my journey! Congrats on your weight loss. And thoes 30-40 pounds are going to come off! Good Luck with your continuing success!!!

Congratulations to all you June Bandsters!! You will love your Band!

Oh wow, I was just thinking about that.. and the card. I dont think they will go serching your wallet. See I learn something everyday. Now I hate wearing jewlery I dont even wear my wedding ring. Well I will just have to get use to it. Thanks

OMG you all are funny!!!! Anyway look at it this way... They might be skinny, but they are probably the most boring people. Unlike us crazy crowd!!!

When you have your surgery they give you a card to keep with you at all times. Its says that you have the band with all your Dr.'s Information on it.

OMG!!! This is the best news ever!!! I know how much you have been wanting this and waiting for this!!! Im soooooo happy for you! You are going to LOVE your band! ((((((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))

Im new at being banded but I will go ahead and try to answer you. 1. How long were you out of work? I dont work, but I was back at school 2 weeks after surgery. I think it all depends on how you feel after. Some people will go back to work 1 week after surgery. 2. Explain to me what getting "stuck" feels like. Im not going to lie, It Hurts! It feels like a sharp pain in your chest and it seems like you cant swallow, well that is what it felt like to me...but to avoid this, take small bites and chew very well. 3. How soon after surgery can you begin to excercise? I think you would need the stitches that are placed on the inside to heal really well. So heavy duty workouts I would wait about 4-6 weeks. Right after surgery you want to start walking right away. 4. Were you afraid to eat after the surgery? Its not that I was afraid to eat after sugery.. It was that I couldnt eat after surgery. You need the time to heal before you can eat solids. Its always good to go by what your Dr. tells you. And when you do eat.. Take small bites and chew chew chew! 5. If you have a spouse/significant other.. How did they handle your weight loss? My husband is very happy. Its not about me looking good, he happy that Im going to be healthy. We want to grow old together and I think the Lapband is going to help me do that. hehehe I hope I helped a little, Like I said im still new at all this bandster stuff. Hopefully you will get a good variety of answers!

I dont have a fill yet, I can feel my port. Actually I can still see it pop out.. Like under my skin, not "really" popping out... you know what I mean... hehe

GREAT JOB!!!!!! You are doing wonderful! I cant wait to see thoes 200's as well even though im still in the healing process im not to worried about it yet. But seeing your numbers I know I have something great to look forward to. Congratulations!!!

aileena, I also had to do a liquid diet for a week before surgery. Its easy the first few days and then it just gets harder. But its well worth it. You will do fine.

It could still be sore, Im not sure... someone else might be able to answer you better. As for me I would call my Dr. its always better to be safe then sorry. Good Luck and I hope you feel better soon!

Well I hope everything works out for you! Im glad I didnt have to do a sleep study.. doesnt sound to appealing.

Megan, I know its very hard to eat without that water. but I know you can do it. You have came so far already. Good Luck!! Take Care

Krystal, I too feel like you. I didnt start this journey at 380 but I wasnt far from it, 335 and I was creeping up. So you are not alone in this. Once you get your band you will feel like for once you will be able to achive a healthier you! There is so much support on this website. We are all like family, so just know that we are all here for you. Good Luck with everything. Take Care PM me anytime you want to talk!

That is wonderful you will have great support. I think that it helps to have someone there that understand everything you go through. Good Luck with everything! Take Care

Im back on liquids now too jamie.. of course not for the same reason. Have you called your Dr. and just asked about it, just to see what he says? Well I hope it gets better soon! Take Care