gatormel08

So, I have lost about 50 lbs since December 15 when I had my surgery. I saw my Dad right after the surgery since it was the holidays. He's never really been one to say "I love you," show any type of emotion or give compliments. This weekend I saw him for the first time since December and he literally started crying. He couldn't believe how great I'm looking. I don't see it because I look in the mirror every day but for someone who hasn't seen me in 4 months to have that type of reaction, I can't wait to see what other people do when they see me. I almost cried because my Dad is so happy that I did this and it means so much to have his support. Has anyone had reactions that they couldn't believe? I'm seeing my best friend in a few weeks who I haven't seen in almost 2 years so I'm excited to see her reaction too.

I may be interested. Could you please email me about it. mpate@ufl.edu

I have the Realize Band. I don't know if that makes a difference but from the other replies I guess it does. Mine is right below my breast bone and I don't have any problems with it. Every once in a while if I'm laying on my stomach in an awkward way I can feel it or when I'm working out and doing crunches. Fills are super easy for me. =]

i've always refered to mine as "portus" lol.. But i call my husband "pate-us" so it just kind of fit. or i call it my alien

Davidra-- We were banded by Ben-David the same day. :thumbup: How are you doing? My weight loss has really slowed down. I only have a small fill in right now but am definately going to get one my next appointment. How was your experience with Ben-David? Did you go home the same day or stay over night? I'd love to hear more about how you felt about him and Shands.

I'd be interested if she falls through. My email is mpate@ufl.edu

Could I possibly have became lactose intolerant since my surgery? I was banded 12/15. It seems like everytime I drink milk, I immediately get stomach cramps and pains. Then the gas starts. I'm use to the gas since I get it with pretty much anything but after that starts, the cramps get worse and then I get extreme liquid shits (Sorry for the TMI!). I'm just wondering if anyone else has noticed this. It seems to only be with milk.

I'm here for someone to talk to. Just somewhere to get my thoughts out. sorry if this has poor grammar. im crying as i type this. im 20 years old. ill be 21 in april. ive been married to my husband for almost 2 years (march 2007 we got married). since the summer after we got married, i felt like i needed out of this marriage. i stayed though because of issues with my mother. we had a joint account because of some college money that i got from my grandparents but she decided in order to get me to stay with him, to take my money out of my account. i was left with nothing. im in a program at college to become a teacher, since im in my 4th year, im interning and unable to really work to support myself. ive stayed with him for over a year and a half to be supported, have insurance and just make my mom and everyone else happy because they said that I was the one being the evil one and i need to think about his feelings and not hurt him. so ive stayed. i graduate with my bachelors in december. i keep thinking i can stay with him until then and then move out on my own and divorce him. but i dont know if i can wait that long. im unhappy. hes so negative about everything. i feel like we have nothing in common anymore. he annoys me when he's home on the weekends because he doesnt do anything by himself or give me my own space. i dont know what to do. i have no job or money to support myself. i feel like if i leave, ill screw myself. if i stay, im going to be unhappy. i have no one to talk to and im scared to talk to my family because of their reaction to my decision last time. i don't know if my WLS had anything to do with this but it may have. im not sure of anything right now except that i need to be able to support myself before i leave him.

Was just wondering how many of us are from Gainesville or surrounding area. I'd like to maybe get a group of us together. I'm being banded on December 15 and could definately use some friends that are going through or have been through what I'm doing. :eek:

I'm 3 weeks out and am always constipated. I will go 3-4 days without having a BM. But I constantly have the feeling that I need to go (rocks in my butt..LOL). Is it okay to take a laxative or something to help with this?

My email is mpate@ufl.edu. Good luck getting approved!! I know that it didn't take long for my insurance to approve me after I was done with all the tests and everything that they needed.

I was wondering if anyone has had a personal trainer. What is the usual price of one. My husband said I could get one for the gym but doesn't know what to expect to pay for one. I don't want to spend a whole hell of a lot but do want to spend the money and get one. I feel like it would help. What did you do with your personal trainer?

I have some ground turkey and I was wondering how to make it.I have no idea what to do with it. Can you guys give me some ideas on what to make with it?

I wasn't weighed before my surgery. I was at my preop 4 days before and the scale at the Dr. was 5 lbs heavier then at home. But you have to remember, you're wearing clothes and everything. I always weigh naked and first thing in the morning when I do so it's different.

Was wondering if anyone wanted to get together to watch the game on Thursday either somewhere or at my place?

Hey!! How are you doing? Haven't heard from you since you posted this. If you want to get together on Monday or something, you can email me at mpate@ufl.edu. I've love to meet up. I'm not doing much on Monday. Hope you're doing good.

I spent the night in the hospital but my husband stayed that night with me. I was happy he did since my nurses were crap. The next day I was sleeping most of it so didn't do too mcuh. I had liquid tylenol and PM. Water, etc.

I've noticed that when I walk long distances or excercise I get a pain in my pelvis. It's always on the left side and doesn't seem to go away after an hour. It usually lasts all night. Does anyone else get this, know what it is?

I've got the Jillian Michaels game. It is really good.

How soon after surgery can one eat salad? I'm craving it and really want it but we have no idea when I can eat it. I'm 3 weeks out as of Monday. I've been doing good with ground beef, deli turkey, cheese and things like that. Is it okay to eat it if I chew chew chew? I feel like everything can be apple sauce consistency if you just chew it really well.

I can't wait to eat my sushi again or atleast try. I LOVE it and definately miss it already.