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Thanks for the reminder...I have loss a total of 105 pounds since my op. Spinning on a static bicycle 3 times a week is a great thing I reccomend! My lap Band is set tight on me. It is my personal choice! no side effects. No reflux, vomiting, etc....I know what to eat, what to chew hard and fine and live a normal live!

Hello from Charlotte, NC Just got my operation done two weeks ago exactly today. As of today, I am suposed to start the mushie diet and I am excited to have something else besides liquids!!!! already had some and it feels normal. My Physician was Dr. Carl Lowe of Carolina Surgical. Will have my first filll in 3 weeks. Lots of questions....the first week it felt like I had something inside...starting the second week, it does not feel like that anymore. It feel way too normal actually other than the pain from surgery and around the port. I havent got the full/choking sensation yet.?????????? Is that normal.....Am I reading too much about sleapage? Concerned? you bet...However my Dc says to relax andnot to worry!!! is this normal..???? ..:biggrin::cursing: Anybody with same experience?

Fellows...purposly I have not posted for a while in this site because I was getting frustrated with some of the stories. I was wrong! you need the support this group brings....If you dont want to post, just read others story...and concentrate on those posting that do inspire you and stay away from the negative ones!!!! I think my last post was somewhere in Oct/08 and I was not loosing weight at all and my apetite was just unbearable.... After 2 adjustments since then. I am happy to report that I have gone from a size waist 48 to a current 42. My body weight is 275 lbs but I have loss fat mass and gain muscle weight due to my 3 day a week cardio exercising and 2 day weight lifting... People already noticing the changes and even as the weight # is still high, I feel great.... I am 6.2" and blending the weight well.... I had my last visit to Dr. Lowe this past Monday and I got one last adjustment (one more CC) I have no idea how many CC's I have now but this last adjustment was different. I laid down face up, did the crunch and he injected me. The withour removing the needle, he asked me to sit up. Weird!!! seeing the needdle in me!!!! he then asked me to drink a glass of Water without stopping and to tell him when I felt the choking sensation...In other words, he was closing the band all the way!!!! Wow....Baiscally I was a clogged Toillet bowl!! nothing was going down and the choking sensation was awful!!!! little by little he started taking Fluid off until the pipe got uncloged. I guess I am now in my ideal opening since I havent felt hungry since then!!!! I was on fluid for the last two days and today AM I had my first solids....A banana and yougurt with Granola....It went down slowly but it did well without any sensation... Anyhow....that's my report, thats where I am today....I am not stopping hopefully until I reach at least 230!!!! Good luck everyone and dont give up hope!

Mon-wed-Fri Personal Trainer 1 hours....Weights-Cardio-Combined Mon to Fri I ran (trot) 45 minutes around the hood) (first week doing this additional work) Still fat....still need more CC's..Still Hungry!!!!!! This is hard fellows....

I ate a foot long Subway Veggie sandwich on friday a day after I got my first 4cc fill the day before and It went down normally after chewing a lot!! ( I mean a lot) I noticed that If I chew my food a lot, I can eat all I want and not choke Not good! I just got a self administered attitude adjustment yesterday!

you are not alone!!!! Some of us are experiencing the same. If you are like me, maybe you just got a little too complacent and maybe cocky to think that you wont gain weight because of your operation....far from true as I am finding out the hard way........you still have to work hard! I got a self attitude adjustment recently....hopefully I can be strong and keep it in perspective as this new trip continues.... I tell you what is killing me....People tell already how much weight I have lost and how my body is shaping up thanks to the excersing I am doing and they all telling me how good I look. In all honesty I DONT WANT TO HEAR THAT!!!! because subconciously I am saying to myself, I look good now, maybe I can eat that extra piece of food in front of me and no one will notice....!!!!

I havent experienced that yet....I actually just went to the mirror to look at my tongue just in case. My op was on 8/27 so maybe it is too early? BTW,...i am taking the Centrum Cardio Multivitamin/multimineral which lowers my cholesterol as well and has a good B12 content. My MD said it was OK to continue taking this. Which B12 are you taking? Problably they are not dissolving properly in your system and you just flushing them........I'll stay away from anything other than Centrum specially away from those Vitamins you can get at Wallmart/Sam's/Costco, etc.....

In this world of instant information at the tip of your fingers we are proned to believe everything we read. Use common sense. Please, Please, Please Follow your doctors recommendations and no one else! Mine were same as yours and my operation went OK! Congratulations on your lap band....let us know if you need any support of have any other questions...this is a great support group and you can get straight answers for all your concerns as you progress during your trip.....remember we all are experiencing the same after surgery situations. BTW...my 4cc's are working just fine!

Ok Crowd....I got my first 4cc yesterday and it feels weird.....definetelly the hunger level is down as I can feel it! Got a little discouraged since my weight went up to 287 yesterday prior to the fill....my own fault! Just spent two weeks travelling for business and I did not behaved....I paid the price for overeating! here is a little observations I would like to share - 4cc mkes you feel a little fuller all the time...it is not actually a full feel but more like a satisfied feel...Get it? - I know by now everyone hates liquids.....guess what? you still need to stick with 'em....I got a Slim Fast this AM for Bfast and a id morning banana and K bar. I am satisfied (notice....I did not said "full" ) - I can still eat lots of food! If I chew my food a lot, I can eat a whole large pizza if I want but I dont want to......Dont do it! - IMHO, I could have use a little more CC's. But who am I to question the MD...right? Will see him again in 8 weeks! Today 10/10/08 at 7 AM weight after showering....285#'s Will see!!!:smile2:

got my first fill today 10/09/08 4cc's Let's hope! I am depressed, my weight went up = 287!!!!! My own fault!

Sorry to read about your moronic and shallow husband attitude towards you.... Use this as a motivation and I hope you leave his ass as soon as you get yourself back to where YOU want. Dont do it for him. Do it for you! Unless he is an Adonis....what doess he have to say about his own appearances? he is not getting any younger either! I hate shallow people!:biggrin:

how is everybody that had their banding ops between Aug 15th and Sept 5th doing? I am stuck...not loosing any weight. I am between 279 and 283....still below my initial pre op weight but still!!!!! ...getting my first adjustment on the 9th!!!! your comments will be greatly appreciated! Need the support right now since I feel frustrated!!!!!!!

Guys I am stuck between 279 and 283!!!!! not loosing anything. I am working out and I am hungry all the time!!!! Geting my first adjutment by Dr. lowe on the 9th!!! anybody with the same problem after banding and prior to first adjustment!!!!! Sucks!!!!!! Am I expecting too much after first adjustment? ARRRGGGHHHH!!!

Banded on Aug 27th,,,today is 10/1 and still weight between 279 and 283 depending on the time of day I weight myself. Big Stall on the weight loss!!!!! It sucks!!!! Geting my first adjustment on the 9th!!! cant wait! Hope to be able to feel full faster than now (nothing)!!! The hungry animal inside of me went to sleep for a while but now is fully awake again and I am scare!

I got my band on August 27th A few cooments -always weight yourself in the morning before taking a shower. you'll see fluctuation for no logical reason... - dont chase the scale. you just got your band. Patience please. - yes, before adjustment you will still be able to eat almost anything if you chew a lot but dont do it....you are cheating yourself again! -I fluctuate between 279 and 288 depending how much liquid and mushie food I consume during the day...I drink a lot of water!! - Follow your prescribed diet for now until you can get into solids -I used to be very regular going to the Bathroom. Now it seems I am constipated all the time and therefore I think the fluctuation of weight....My wife said this morning that I am "really full of S...... now"!!! Hard to believe all that waist weight that much (sorry for the explicitive thought) - Scheduled to have my first fill on the 9th. - I am still farting a lot!!! :thumbup::cursing::frown: and I was not one that took pride in doing so.

Ladies....this is interesting:scared2: reading!!!!

First of all, Nobody knows I have had the surgery and got lots of compliments for my already noticeable weight loss which I reply thanks to my diet Because of my "diet", I was staying away from beer. For drinks I had a tall glass with Water and a lime to look as if I was having a cocktail instead. The table was full of goodies we all crave at tailgating. chicken wings, brownies, chips, etc etc..... My wife had made a huge fruit salad bowl specially for me with soft fruits....I chewed them rall good before swallowing and no problems....I did not eat much either as I got pretty full fast! the fruit salad dissapeared pretty fast also! FYI...before I got to the stadium, I had a whole Creay chocolate Slim Fast shake. I needed to feel full before looking at any food That was pretty much it. I passed the first finger food test and I am glad is over!!! Those brownies were winking at me all day!!!!!! that my friend was hard!!!!!!:embaressed_smile: Ohh....watching people geting drunk prior to the game was another first in a long time

most likely as it was my case, you will meet with a nurse who will take all your stats, go over your medial history, understand why you like to have it doens, etc....also, they will make you watch a film of all different options and will set you up with a nutritionist and shrink and will recommend a course of action including physical trainers. Depending on your insurance, they will dictate of how many times and/or months you will be required to prove you need this procedure. It took me close to 8 months from first visit to my actual surgery. I have eard of others being able to do it in 6 months and as long as 1 year.... Anybody else? Congratulations. The path is long but you are almost there. Dont get discouraged! if you do derail, dont let it go too long before you get back in track otherwise you have to start al over again!

Wooohooo! I am felling great! and doing great! Went to see Georgia beat USC this past Saturday and tail gating was hard but I survived!!!! Saw 279 this am....first time in 15 years to see myself below 280!!!! I am also wearing a size 42 for the first time.....A little tight around the waist but it will be used as a good measurment for the future.

First visit with the Doctor, nurse? are you approved already? do you have your procedure date? lets asume you are ready for your procedure. 2 weks prior you will go in a liquid diet to shrink your liver. It is not bad at all...it just gets old fast. You'll have headaches for sure. I did!! No caffeine. I purhcased whey from GNC and had one in the AM and one at night. two slim fast in between. liquid yougurts. chicken broth Soup. Day before procedure just Clear Liquids. Night before procedure nothing at all. Procedure after procedure. 2 more weeks of liquid diet (this is where I am right now) and beggining of 3rd through 5th mushie foods before your fisrt adjustments I do feel great right now. It feels like I dont have anything inside.

my apologies to you if you felt I was too harsh. Not intended to hurt your feelings. I am well known to talk directly and not around the bush. Getting the band was a big step for me and I expect results I am willing to work for no matter what I need to do to get there. What I am saying is that it is a commitment and being in your birthday suit in front of a professional team performing problably the most important desition in your life should be the last of your concerns. Look at the benefit For the person thinking this site is not supportive or negative (titantif) , I'll debate all day with you that on the contrary, Open adult conversations such as...are supportive and meant to help us all..... No one is perfect! I know i am not......I dream about food and I am addictive to it.......that;s my weakness! Good luck in your procedure....I know you will wake up with a different attitude....I know I did...Now I have to keep it up!

Hey x ray!!! We will problably meet someday! question: I haven't got for my adjsutmet yet. that is 3 weeks away. I just started the soft food after two weeks after surgery liquid diet.... However, I have not felt a thing. other than a little light headed the first week. As far as my stomach...nothing....just normal. Is that your case? Am I worrying too much?

I hate to be the bad news messenger, but if you can't handle being naked in front of a doctor who does not care about it and while you are knowcked out, maybe you are not mentally stable to get the band. have you had your shrink session already? maybe you can ask him/her there

Sorry If I was blunt. I'll give him the benefit of doubt but as I said before, you dont need Viagra for your own pleasure. Sorry to know you are going through this...Somehow I know you had the band done for you first and for him as well. I dont believe in plolygraphs. they can be bypassed. All he has to do is wiggle his toe while he is answering and it will never record. believe me when I tell you this little secret I learned in the service. I dont know how much fate you have, but a priest or a pastor might be your easier solution. No one will lie at church

I havent read all the post responses but I will offer my opinion as a man... Unless he is staring at himself for hours in front of a mirror with that 4 hour erection or using the pill for you, I can guarantee you he is cheating on you. No one, I mean No man, wants to have a rocket for that long if you are not going to use it properly with a woman and if he does use it for manual labor, he is one sick puppy! :omg_smile: I have enjoyed Viagra with my wife and your head (Brain...not the little fellow) hurts and your face burns!!! not a pleasent experience in my experience