Brockbabe82

Im sure a lot of it is swelling . Give it a couple more weeks and if it continues I would go back and see your doc. Have a Happy New Year.

It is unrealistic to think we will do everything perfect all the time. Don't dwell to much on a little piece of pizza. Move forward, keep your head up, and todays a new day! Have a happy New Year!

Im so glad your surgery went well Renee!!!! I too had a horrific time with baystate! They were awful to me!!! They first could not get an IV in me , it took the head anestegiologist( spelling?) to get it , so I awoke with both hands and arms completely black and blue. If that wasn't enough, I had a roomate who cried the whole time and vomited every 10 seconds, she was an elderly woman who broke her hip. I could not be mad at the woman, but none the less it was interesting. I then had a CNA who figured I would be okay to get out of the bed myself to use the bathroom, I could barely move for a week, let alone right after surgery. I'm glad I had no complications but it definitely changed my perspective on baystate. Please keep us updated on your progress.:Yawn:

Congrats on the start of a happier and healthier you!

Good luck!!! Keep us posted!!!

Congrats on the start of a happier and healthier you!!! Keep us posted!

Well this is a minor Nsv but nonetheless I was excited. I hardly go out to eat anymore but decided to go out with my friend the other day. She chose the olive garden and I was bummed because I never could fit in the chairs, and I spent the whole time feeling like everyone knew it. Well the other night I went anyway and I actually fit in the chair and comfortably. I could sit and enjoy my time and it was one of those moments where you think this is why I did this. Keep up the good work guys!

Sorry to hear about your hair loss. I have read that these three combined will help with that. protein, Biotin, and omega 3. I hope this helps. Good luck to you

If it persists call your surgeon! Good luck!

Hello Kitten, First and foremost congrats on being banded, it takes a lot of guts to get to that point, so good for you. I can totally relate to the snacking thing. I have always been a grazer, picker, whatever you wanna call it. Even up until the last couple of months I have had difficulties with that. I finally made that decision that I HAD TO CHANGE. There was no one there to tell me not to eat that chip or that scoop of ice cream, I had to do it for myself. I have also incorporated daily exercise in the last month. I needed to get moving, I held off for a long time with that, and now that I am moving I feel wonderful! I now try to eat three small meals a day with two snacks (try to have it be protein) and that is really helping. I drink a lot of water and am trying to stay away from the picking. Although I have lost some weight I still have a life long battle to fight and I know that means staying away from my bad habits. As far as words of wisdom I think you know what you need to do. Try and avoid problem areas such as grazing, and junk food. Easier said then done I know, but you have to want to succeed bad enough and that should taste better then any junk. Are you exercising, walking, riding a bike , gym? That has helped me immensly. The lapband is a tool and it took me a while to understand it is not going to do the work for me. I wish you luck and remember we are all here for each other. Email me if you ever need someone to talk to. Keep your head up !:confused:

Congrats on the start of a happier and healthier you! Wishing you luck with your date!

Welcome Dan !!! Congrats on being banded and your weight loss. It seems like you are off to a great start! Kep your head up and keep up it up with the great work!