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Okay, well I'm glad that I'm not the only one. I'm very discouraged. My first fill is tomorrow and I'm actually looking forward to it! I'm staying hungry and not losing an ounce!!! I need to find my sweet spot soon!!!

Hello everyone! I was just banded last Friday! A good friend persuaded me to research this surgery and after much investigation and prayer, I decided it was for me! :thumbs_up:She also had the surgery...one day before me! I knew it was meant to be when my first Dr visit was May 12 and I was approved by my insurance two days later! :w00t: After reading some of the posts, my heart breaks for those who are still waiting approval.:sad_smile: Since surgery, I'm experiencing the gas pains that everyone mentions....plus I feel the urge to burp quite often. I even tap my chest or ask someone to gently pat my back to burp me like a baby! It's pretty uncomfortable so I hope it passes soon!!! I'm really tired of gas x strips and clear broth. :thumbdown: And I hate wearing the compression hose in the summer heat!!!:mad: But I know it's gonna be worth it!!!:wink_smile: I'm just following the rules to a tee...because failing is not an option!!!! :biggrin: This website has been awesome for me!!!:thumbup: Any advice and encouragement is welcome!! ~ hopefully thinsoon

I just had lapband two weeks ago, but I know where you're coming from. I had 90 lbs to lose and literally no health issues. I knew I was knocking on the door of high blood pressure, diabetes, heart conditions and more. My mom's health is deteriorating and that was a big push for me. I want to be a healthy mom to my teenagers and one day be able to enjoy grandchildren. I'm a research fanatic. So I researched all I could about the surgery and after effects. I started talking to people everywhere...asking them if they knew someone who had the surgery. It's unbelieveable...how many people you will find! I was getting a pedicure with a friend and asked her about it....well, the lady two seats down from us piped in and said "I have a lapband!" I also prayed about it alot and that was my deciding factor. The signs were there for me and everything fell into place. I've tried LA weightloss among many others and lost weight on them...but always gained it all back. I was looking for something to last a lifetime. This was it for me...my last thread of weightloss hope. With discipline and God's help, I can only hope and pray that this will be my answer. I know what you mean about getting advice from long term banders too. My two questions that I asked everyone was....Would you do it again? and ....How long have you had the band? EVERYONE said yes to doing it again and I talked to folks who had it anywhere from 6 mos to 3 yrs. Sry to make this so long...but I wanted to offer any help to you about your decision. Just remember...everyone is so different. What's right for others may not be right for you. You have to be 110% committed if you're going to do lapband! It's not all about the band. You play the biggest part! GOOD LUCK TO YOU WHATEVER YOU DECIDE! ;o)

I'm starting mushy stage TODAY!!! :rolleyes2:YAY! :thumbup: I'm on the same diet plan you're on and like you...I'm sticking with it to! I don't want added pain/complications! :tongue2: Hang in there and stay focused on the WHY....seek encouragement on tough days!:smile: I love the Thanksgiving comment! I'm ready for my Thanksgiving!:biggrin: lol I think my first meal will be oatmeal...it's been staring at me from my pantry!!:thumbup: Good luck!:tt2: Failing is not an option!:thumbup:

Hey everyone! :biggrin: I start mushies on Friday and I can't wait!! :cursing: What's your FAVORITE :drool: mushy recipe! :tongue:I'm ready to try 'em all!!!

Thanks for the cruise tips! I'll be sure to keep those in mind!! Hopefully I won't gain too much! I'm going to enjoy myself....and still try to watch the calorie intake!

mmm...sounds good! I'm very encouraged by both of your weight loss too! Vegasgrace, did you really drop from 256 to 137? Congratulations!!! I need all your helpful hints! Also, I'm scheduled for a cruise in July so my Dr is postponing my first fill to afterwards...which is a relief for me! Anyone been on a cruise after bandlife? There's TONS of food, so it should be interesting!!

I'm so nervous about all that!!! I think I will be the Queen of Chew! lol THANKS!!!

on the same note...what are people talking about when they say they are "Sliming"? I'm only 3 wks post op and I'd really like to avoid ALL that if possible! ugh.

Hormel chili with cheese? Mmmmm, sounds good...I'll have to try that one! To Curious one.... When you are desperate enough...you can have the willpower to do it! I've never met anyone who regrets getting the band. The first question I ask anyone who has it...6 mos, a year and longer....is "Would you do it again?" And their answers have always been "Yes!" Good luck to you! I think we all know how you feel or we wouldn't be on this message board.

No sodas!! It expands your stomach...which is contradicting why you had the surgery in the first place! I like the balloon idea...that's a great analogy.

No one told me no gum...but my friend said it may cause gas. I've always chewed gum so I can't stop. It helps my urge to chew!! My gas pains have been gone since Friday!!! yay!!!

Those of you who are eating mushies....you're lucky!!! I have to stay on liquids for 2 wks post op. But that ends this Friday and I'm having scrambled eggs!!! YAY!!! They've never sounded as good as they do now!!! I'm ready to bite into something. I've been going through gum like crazy!!!!!!!

I was on liquids for two weeks post op. Surgery was June 6th....Still on liquids...but soon to mushies! I can't wait! I'm really sick of soups! I'm following everything to a T....Failing is not an option! Meal ideas are welcomed! ;o)

Yes! I've actually been concerned about not getting enough Protein. I was told I would experience hair loss if I didn't get enough! not sure if I'm getting enough of anything right now. I'm suppose to eat (drink) six small meals a day and I'm not drinking that much. I'll be glad to get past the liquids/creamies stage! My shoulder pain seems to be gone!!! Maybe all that walking on the golf course did the trick!! I hope so!! Happy one week Bandiversary to me and the other June sixers!!! ;o)

My pain is so much better!! I laid flat on my back and alternately, lifted each of my knees to my chest. I was told this would help. I did sleep "propped up" for about five days after surger and it seems like when I laid flat and on my side it helped. I also went to a golf tournament with my teenager today and opted to walk the entire course instead of getting a cart...so hopefully the walking helped as well. I also had the "I need to burp feeling alot"...and still do some. I'm feeling so much better every day! Good luck to each of you and thanks for the advice and encouragement...it makes a world of difference!!!

Thank you all so much!!!!!! The advice is great and the encouragement is wonderful! I think we were surprised by the amount of pain the gas would cause. Hopefully it will be behind us really soon and we can help others get thru this part too! I don't know what we'd do without this message board! Hopefully next time I post it will be postive news!!! Thanks again!!!!

My friend was banded 6/5 and is in excruitiating pain!! Her left shoulder was hurting due to the gas...but now it's in her neck. She is in some pain!!! PLEASE give me any advice you have!! She knows about walking and gas x...anything other advice will be GREATLY appreciated. :Banane11: I feel so bad for her. :cool2: I was banded the day after her and I have the shoulder pain so I'm praying it doesn't go into my neck as well. :Banane09: We are in this together...she's my BandAid:tongue:...so I've got to find relief for her!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!:w00t:

I was also banded on June 6th....feeling pretty good with the exception of excruitiating shoulder pain! Any tricks you've found to get rid of them will be appreciated!! )

Thanks so much!! I'm willing to try just about anything!!!!:behindsofa:

June 6th was also my day... I have terrible gas in my shoulder but what's worse is the feeling in my stomach. :party: I know my lower belly must be full of air!!! It's so painful and uncomfortable but the times that I do burp are such a relief.:party: I hope that's all it is! It just feels trapped and I know it's trying to work through the band. I think I know how a baby with colic feels!:confused2: Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!!! ~thinsoon

I hope your gas has left your body...it's about to get the best of me!!!:biggrin: I'd like to hear what happens at your dr visit...I don't go til the 24th.