BandedSister_Lizz

@@jlj1110 Get the gas ex strips they honestly were a saving grace for me. Yes surgery is something you are obviously going to bd nervous about but honestly within a week you will feel at about 60% for having had surgery that's pretty darn good! Also make sure you stay very hydrated the night before surgery it will help you fir recovery. My sister has her band and she gave me that advice and age was so right ! I am new to this but if you have any other questions plz don't hesitate to ask me! Lizz

I am a member at the YMCA and I love it! All of the group exercise classes are a great option. If you like to dance Zumba will be tons of fun !

Good old baby powder will absorb some of the extra moistness! But youre at the gym it's good to sweat! Good luck, Lizz

Hey ladies! Shannon I just wanted to say thank you for posting this question I too have PCOS and had t gotten my monthly for a month or two ( I just let the thing come and go as it pleases) and the. Two days after surgery it was like the flood gates opened ( as if you're not in enough discomfort 2 day post op) but after reading your posts I know this is normal and it will pass! Thanks ladies

Jen, I too am a teacher and I am so happy for you! I am going into my first year of teaching and I can not imagine having no energy to deal with my students! I commend you for sticking to your pre op liquid diet! I am sending you lots of light and positivity for you upcoming surgery date! I am four days post op and still feeling a Bit down but just remember everyday gets better ! Lizz

Hey Mi75 I can totally relate to how you are feeling. Like many others said no one is worried about you or what you are doing. My psychologist told me the same thing! It's try ppl are trying to lose the weight you and I won't lose if we stay at home worried about what ppl will think! Get your workout on! Be a maniac lol Lizz

Jennay, I am so sorry that you have gong through all of this! I really hope you can find the appropriate care that you are needing. Your current surgeon is not a nice guy as he yelled at you for caring about your own body! I am sending you lots of light, love, and prayers! Just take care of yourself and don't give up there's a doctor out there that will help! Keep us posted! Lizz

Dee, I'm so happy for you!!! Keep me posted on your process it seems like it will happen quickly for you Lizz

Hey Nicole! Guess what ?!? I woke up this morning feeling minimal pain it's like I have a new body lol! Thanks for your continuos words if support during my first week Lizz

@@Kathytej Thank you for your response! I actually woke up this morning feeling so much better it was kind of unbelievable.. Your explanation filled me with hope though I loved that you said my life is just beginning because as you may already know when you are overweight sometimes you feel as days are just passing and you aren't truly enjoying life . Thanks a ton! Lizz

Dee, Yes, I had lap band this passed Tuesday. Originally i wanted RNY but decided it wasn't for me at the time. I commend you for going for it! How was your doctors appt? Lizz

Loving, For the first time since Tuesday I thought I was going to die last night! I am feeling better this morning! Thank you for your response Lizz

LI lady, Thank you for your response. I have tolerable pain At the moment but I will definitely not hesitate to call them if I'm going through that again ! I felt miserable ! Lizz

Labwalker, My pain is no longer an 8 so I think I can bare the pain I have right now. Thank you for your response. I will continue to walk Lizz

Lab walker, My pain is no longer at an 8 so I think I can hold off on calling them. Thank you so much for your response. Lizz

Nicole, Not that I'm glad you were in pain but I'm glad you know what I'm talking about. Apparently what I felt last night was a combination of gas pains, soreness, AND the icing on the cake.... Menstrual cramps ???? I hope 8 days out my pain will have gone away as well! Lizz

Nicole, I had been feeling fine until last night so j might have overdone it! My chest is KILLING ME! I'm just so worried! Lizz

@@Nicole_NYC I just had surgery on Tuesday Aug. 5 when you find out I would love to know as well!

@ I see what you are saying I have to make an ppt with with PCP for sometime next week I will let you know what he says! And let me know how it goes for you! Lizz

Hi Candace!!!! I apologize for not responding sooner with all the pre surgery nerves I couldn't really do much! Before surgery my biggest challenge was cutting out all carbonated beverages as I love diet sodas as well as not drinking while eating. I really focused on these two things the most. I also began looking for a psychologist who specializes in food addiction for post op treatment. I feel much of my success will come from working on my food addiction and compulsiveness. Tell me more about how you are doing though? I will tell you that although I am only two days out from surgery and I did my liquid diet for only 4 days I am down 16 pounds. What we have as an advantage is that because we have so much weight to loose we will begin to lose it quicker than perhaps those who are in the 2s according to my doctor. However, ultimately everyone loses about the same percentage of body fat which for those who are in their 2s is a larger number. We will just have to work a little harder to reach our ultimate goals. And I know we can do it! Lizz

@ did you just ask your PCP for a prescription?

@@asheyrae YES DEFINITELY! I also just don't put a cup of liquid in front of myself anymore because I found that I would go for the cup out of second nature!

You will be ???? it will go by in no time! Thank you for the kind wishes! Lizz

Hey again ! I was a HUGE liquid drinker during my meals. I would often have 4/5 cups of liquids during my meals. I just started going down slowly. I started drinking one glass of liquid less per week. This really did help me ! Maybe you can try this and see how it goes. Lizz

Hey Ashey! I just had surgery yesterday so I can't offer any veteran advice but I still do remember the pre surgery process. I too had to do nutrition counseling for 6 months what I want to tell you is PLEASE DO NOT GET DISCOURAGED DURING THIS TIME! I remember being told 6 months and being so upset that I had to walk around with this body. The thing is your nutritionist will give you so much information during this time that you can use for your future success. For the first two months I did not take nutrition counseling serious but once I began to take in the information I even lost weight! Take these 6 months as the perfect information session for your big day . Good luck! Lizz