ms.diva

Jarvis J, You'll do just fine. He's a great doctor and has done lots of lap band procedures. I had surgery about 5 weeks ago and I am doing great so stay positive. You're in good hands! ms.diva

Yeah I was really disappointed myself. I got banded on the 16th and I have lost only 10 pounds but have gained 2 of those back since moving into my mushy stage. I am not very happy at all but I've decided to relax and take it one day at a time. I will start walking again from tomorrow. Hopefully that helps. God please help me lose this weight! I am doing my best :help:

Do not be afraid. I don't know if you are a christian but Almighty God will go before you and make your way perfect. Do not be scared. God will grant you favor. I know exactly how you feel and I understand your fear but just think of how many times you drive everyday and the chances of having a wreck. Since God protects you then, he will also protect you now....Be strong and of good courage!

Hi "CHILD OF YESHUA". Yeah, I did the pre-op diet and lost only 1 pound..kinda cheated....but post op I've been really good and stuck to the diet...liquids all the way baby..but i start mushies next tuesday and boy..I CAN'T wait to eat some oatmeal, mashed potatoes etc but for now I'm enjoying climbing the scale for once...Now I need to start using my gym membership..lol...:heh:

Hi everyone, I dont know if I am allowed to join the group but I just got banded on Tuesday the 16th. I have lost 10 pounds so far and I am doing really well. I'm very excited about this ne journey!

Top down bug. 18 pounds in 10 days??Wow, that's great. My surgery was on the 16th and I have lost 10 pounds but I cant wait to lose the remaining 80. I feel great and except for the gas pain a first few days. I feel fine. I am praying to God for no complications. I am still on liquids though. I can't wait till next week so I can start my mushies....

Kevin you are so lucky. I can't believe you can start on your mushies now:omg:. I had my surgery on the 16th too and I think I healed fast so I have also been hungry but I am on my liquid diet for two weeks. Can't start mushies just yet. My protein shakes are not cutting it anymore. I'm counting my days to mashed potatoes. I'm glad you made it through the hunger :clap2:

Hang in there!!! We got banded on the same day. My New B-DAY!! Although, I still dont have gas but I understand the pain. Walk, Walk, Walk, No matter how much it hurts...keep walking..it helps...and drink peppermint tea. Have someone give you lotsa back rubs. It diffuses the gas...Hope you feel better.Hugs and kisses!

hey bandster i am in dallas, tx. i actually had an ice pack and put it on my stomach as often as possible. i know its hard to get up when everything hurts so bad but try cos the opposite of what you want to do is what will help you now. hang in there!

My surgery was on the 16th too and I'm sorry you have a cold. I just now started getting hungry too and all the fluids aint doing it for me but what can I do. I get motivated by the numbers decreasing on the scale daily so just hang in there sweetie. THIS TOO SHALL PASS. I have been able to drink yoghurt though....and my protein shakes since day 3! that was allowed on my diet. P.S: Check with your doctor about that cold cos they gave me a spirometer to keep breathing into to prevent pneumonia cos they said some people get it after surgery cos they dont breathe deeply enough

Hey there sweetie. I COMPLETELY understand where you are coming from, I got banded on tuesday the 16th and also had a hernia removed so i was in crazy pain and that gas like it feels like you want to burp or fart and none comes out. Yes I did throw up a couple times to get the gas out but that stopped by the next day when i started walking, getting back rubs (LOTS OF IT) and drinking peppermint tea. It gets better everyday. Today I did the Susan G.Komen 5k race and i walked and walked and walked. The pain is not completely gone but the walk was great. So hang in there my dear...AND THIS TOO SHALL PASS!!

Wow, I got banded on Tuesday Oct 16th, and I did not expect this much pain either. Today, I'm much better but I had a hernia removed in addition to my lapband so it was a big struggle. I had no desire to get up and walk but apparently that's the only way to get the FREAKING gas out. Men, I also had no appeite. I am just now starting to drink my fluids....God give me the grace.....PLEASE!!!

Hi Everybody, Found this site and it is great! I am getting banded next Tuesday the 16th. I am a little nervous and sometimes I get these highs and lows. I wonder if it is natural. Anyhoo, did anyone use Dr Felts in Dallas, Texas or lapband solutions. Thanks diva

Hi, I am having my surgery on the 16th by Dr Felts. It's next tuesday and I am on my pre-op diet now. I can't believe I'm doing this and sometimes I get nervous cos I dont know if this is the right thing but other times I can't wait to see my life change! :heh: