erikadawn

Please tell him The way I feel Its like you have no problem messing uo my home life . I understand that she has children but so do you. it did not stop either one of them. i am currently going through the same thing, her boyfriend is in jail, I cant wait to see him. Deal with what you have done is how I feel.

When I first got my surgery 3 months ago I would wake up like 2 or 3 a.m. so hungry. I would have 2 drink some milk or protein drink. I would feel so famished as if all my food was used up. I started drinking a protein drink before I went to bed. It finally went away, Maybe you can talk to the nutrtionist that saw you before surgery. Mine is right next door to my doctor and is always helpful about food choices, pb, constipation issues or whatever.

I had alot of pain after surgery too, bending, turning over in bed etc. I would just hold my hand too apply pressure when turning over, i didnt really bend for like a month. cleaning the tub was a big no no. It finally went away after about a month.

I would lo0ve a pepsi too, been banded for 3 months. i took a sip of one the kids and I thought my stomach would explode. Sure cured that addiction. I still want one though. I just think of the pop rocks and soda myth, exploding stomach. Thats how it feels

ok thats good

After my first fiil i had no restriction, after my second fill i had it. My doctor had me come back after my first fill in 2 weeks. I know some doctors wait longer. If thats the case just call your doc and make another appointment.

i was eating so much that I thought my band was not in. I am now up to my third fill(just got one 2 hours ago) after my second fill I got some restriction. It will happen dont worry. But you still have to watch what you eat.

I found out my husband cheated on me about 3 months ago. Right after my surgery with a mutual friend and co-worker. It was like a weight was on my chest and A brick on my head. Its hard, we are still trying to work it out, but I dont know if I want this anymore. Yes children are involved but I dont want to be miserable. The days get better but i dont forget. Somedays I get so mad That I just send him nasty texts. It will get better because we are working on us, it will be okay. Everytime you start thinking about it clean, or take a walk, it helps some. Keep your head up.

go for it!!!!!

I had a bmi of 38, and I gained about 20 pounds. Then I had to lose 5% for insurance, but I got my band 3 months ago.

erikadawn 217 190 27 pounds, I would like to join too.

I would like to join all the february 2008 bandsters. I was banded on February 8 and have lost 33 pounds. I would like to know if this is average for this time.

I just started riding after about 20 years, my butt hurts so bad any suggestions?

You Go Girl!!!!!!!

I have heard that too, but i also noticed that when doing Atkins you were advised of the same thing. i also noticed that when I cut back on Crystal Light, nutra Sweet, and Splenda I lose weight faster. Sometimes drinking only water is hard for me, and I use these as an treat when Im craving something sweet.

my pr-op was only 2 days of liquid, im glad couldnt stand the 2 days, let alone 2 weeks.

I am so happy for you. My husband did not want me to get the lapband either. i think he was more concerned about the complications of surgery, and what would happen if I didnt make it. But as the saying goes if mama not happy, no body is happy. I have been banded 3 months, and its still a challenge. Im a sweets eater and I miss it so much. Just yesterday I had to talk myself out of eating some oreo cookies. I am trying to lose a certain amount by my b-day next month. I wish u well on your journey.

Hi Amy, Congrats on allmost getting there, I have been banded for 3 months. I live in Delaware next to Elkton, Maryland. Good Luck!

Hello, I have a lapband and have lost 30.lbs with 70 more to go. If you have alot to lose I would get the gastric. the lapband is a tool but you have to resist cravings and sometimes its hard. I have some restriction but I think I need more. Unfortunately I am a sweets eater and those tend to go down easy, whereas I have a harder time with chicken.Sometimes its frustrating when I go to group meetings and those with the GB lose weight so fast. Every day I dedicate my self to my lapband and doing the right thing. It is your personal choice but for alot of weight, I would take the GB.

My favorite tuna fish and saltine crackers, crackers turn to mush when you chew. I also broke up the crackers in tuna fish.

What i did was take the diet swiss miss cocoa and vanilla protein and made a hot chocolat it was the only way i could drink protein, it gets me through

Hi karen, i live in delaware 5 years, but i lived in philly for 32 years.

I had 2 fills so far and they were no problem. Just a little bit of numbing medicine and then the saline. if your scared of needles then i heard its more difficult. Just take a deep breath and relax.

Maybe some crystal light or diet v8 splash, if you drink juice its a whole lot of calories, read the labels and you will see what i mean.

For me getting a fill was painless, I read other posts on it being soooo painful and got myself all worked up.My doc was finished so fast I was like is that it? Somethings are just your personal experience, But mines didnt hurt at all.