Jammin & Losin

I just haven't checked in on the before and after pictures for a while and I wanted to say everyone of you should be proud of your acomplishments. You all are looking good!!!!!

I just wanted to say congratulations on getting your band date. i hope you have a speedy recovery. There should be a thread on June band dates somewhere. maybe you can find it and post your date and meet others on the board that are getting banded in June!!

Alex I know your parents would be proud. Its so wonderful that your family is behind you!! You are such a great inspiration to all of us bandsters. Great job!!!

1. How long were you out of work?I was off work 1 week! I think it depends on what type job you have. But I would say at least one week and you will be feeling better. 2. Explain to me what getting "stuck" feels like.The stuck feeling is like a bad pressure in your chest. you feel all most like you are going to throw up but you don't... eventually the stuck food will go down but it could take a few minutes.Deffinatly not a pleasent experience,but deffinatly one to learn from!!! 3. How soon after surgery can you begin to excercise?My Dr. said I could start excersising after 2 weeks. (definatly walk alot after surgery because it will help with the gas pressure)!He said just don't lift anything and also dont do anything extra vigorous.( ask your Dr. he may have his own guidelines) 4. Were you afraid to eat after the surgery?Not afraid to eat just cautious. the first 6 weeks you will be easing your way back to regular food. So that helps to know what your stomach can tolerate and what it can't cause you start of slow and then work your way back up to solids. Right after a fill can be tricky, so you have to start off slow with that too. Maybe liquids for a couple days, then mushys and so on. And as I'm finding out it could take a few days to a few weeks for a fill to KICK in so you will have to make a permanent habit of eating small bites and chew really well. 5. If you have a spouse/significant other.. How did they handle your weight loss?My husband and fammily have been so great through all of this and as a matter of fact when my mom gets medical Ins. that will cover the band she is looking into getting banded her self. My husband is so happy that I'm getting healthier and I feel like I'm setting a good example for my family as well because they are eating better too!!

Christina I know you have been waiting for this moment for a long time. You will definatly love your band and I think you made the best choice!!! Yippi!!!!! Your finally getting your band and June 3rd is just around the corner!!!!!

Megan Good for you. admiting something is the hard part. You can do this !!

Congratulations and it sounds like you are of to a great start with your weight loss!! welcome to LBT!!!

Okay guys I've been trying to figure out this crazy fill and I'm not getting anywhere by myself..... I need some help! I got a fill 3 weeks ago..I felt I could tell a difference immediatly.I even had a couple episodes with the stuck feeling at first. Then I felt like I was being able to eat more as each day went by with out getting the stuck feeling. like maybe the first restriction was from swelling after the fill or something.Now WAME!!!! everything I've eaten yesterday and today has gotten stuck... Even very soft potatoes cooked in the crock pot with a roast!!! I'm not sure what is going on its like 3 weeks from the time I got my fill and it kicked in or something. Could a fill take this long to kick in??? Any suggestions?

haven't called Dr. yet. I figure I'll give it a few days and see if I get any better.

Oh you don't want this to happen but once then its OMG how can I keep this from happening!!! LOL!! Pb stands for productive burp! You get this really bad tight feeling in your chest then the next thing you know your not sure if you are going to burp or throw up!! Well then you kinda gag and you feel like your saliva gets slimy and then it comes up. Almost like a mini throw up. This usually happens when you didn't chew well enough took to big of a bite.

Krystal I must say your story has touch my heart today. I see in you some one who wants to be healthy so bad... and you will! The decision to have this surgery will change your life!!! Welcome and please come back for suport through your weight loss journey. You will meet lots of people just like your self. Read some old posts lots of info there. Good luck on getting your band and getting your health back.

My cycle isn't for another 2 weeks. So I don't think thats it yet! But good point I guess you could have some Fluid retition and swelling so that makes since that you could have more restriction around that time. Also I did Pb late yesterday after noon but saturday I was getting the stuck feeling and that was before I had the pb??? So I'm confused on that one. I've had a Protein drink this morning so maybe it will settle me down today! I'll try just the liquids and see if that helps!. The good thing is I weighed this morning and I've lost 2 more pounds for a total of 21 down since surgery and 34 total!!! I'm so excited Now if I can get this fill figured out I'll be doing good!! Thanks for the suggestions!! Thanks to J. Lynn and you too Betty! I'll do liquids today and see if that helps. Also will be extra careful to chew well Thanks for the help!!!

Paula you look great!!! great price on your new outfit too!! Your little boy is a cutie!!

Just do like I did when I was a little girl.... paint every nail a different color!!! LOL!!!!

I've always been a nail biter.... but I've noticed that since I got banded, I'm not biting my nails anymore!!!! I'm really not sure why I feel like the band is what made me quit but it has! I guess I've been worried I'd swallow a piece of finger nail or something! Any body else not biting thier nails since banding??

Jq even if you never get your band I wish you great success in the fight for your health. You sound like you have a great outlook on your weight issue and your not giving up. I for one want to say thank you for your reminders because band or no band these suggestions must be included in each of our lifestyles to be a success no matter if you have had WLS or not so thank you for remembering us here on LBT.Good luck to you and also have you thought of doing self pay to get your band or is that out of the question?

Sheri it was really hard for me at first to sleep on my stomach or port side. It took a few weeks and it got better and now I have no problems sleeping on my stomach at all. So just hang in there and you should be able to get a good nights rest real soon!!! Congratulations on getting your band!!!!

Janie It is so great that your doing so well!!! You are a great inspiration to us all! Keep up the good work and you will be at goal in no time!!!!

Girl its to bad we don't live closer to each other we could go get manicures together!!! LOL!!! glad I'm not the only one than quit....I thought I was a bit weird.... well I guess I'm still weird!!!! Gosh I love my band more and more!!!!

Good luck on getting your band!!! Take at least 2 weeks off and towards the end of your first week go fishing!!!! Rest up a couple days... then fish somemore before returning to work!!!! LOL!!!

Congratulations on getting that band!! Sounds like your off to a great start! keep up the good work! Like kathy said we miss people when they stay gone so long. LBT is a great support and lots of good info that will help you on your weightloss journey. Also its nice to know if you need to ask a question we are here for you !! Keep in touch!

Glad to know its not just me having problems with eggs... sure seems like alot of people do. I can only eat eggs with cheese in them too! They are yummy that way!! It only takes a couple of bites those eggs get stuck!!! What a bad feeling!!!

Joe This is 8th week since banding and being able to sleep on my stomach has been no problem! As far as laying on the hard ground that might be uncomfortable depending on where your port is located.I would ask my Dr. and tell them what type work you do. This might get them to be careful with how they place your band. I think the easiest way to get around the band is drinking while eating and also drinking high calorie liquids. These two things will deffinatly slow/stop your weight lose! It is very important to drink 1-2 hours after each meal and also to always drink liquids that don't contain calories. Speaking for my port I can't see mine when I'm looking in a mirror ... but I can lay on my back and feel it very well!!! It does not get in my way and I can do anything that I could before banding! I would say the band is a great tool for almost any age. I feel it is a great tool that when used properly can help lots of health issues and I have deffinatly heard of people older than your mom getting the band and have done great with it!!! Good luck to you on getting your band and also to your mom!!! May you both regain lots of health from this wonderful band!!

band me soon~ Good luck to you on getting your band and having a speedy recovery!!!

Bumping~this thread so a moderator can help !!!!!