Lapbanded_Paladin

OK, Surgery was Yesterday... OK night before really nervous very little sleep...BIG MISTAKE... Make sure you get plenty of rest the day before your Bandday... Surgery went well and The doc stated I did Great...Problem was after I got out of Surgery I was VERY VERY tired..Anthesia is slow but not getting sleep the night before I took longer to get awake fully.. Being that I have Sleep Apnea it took awhile beofe they let me go home... So for all you futute Bandsters sleep well the night before... Last night went well slept well. Took only one dose of pain medicine. Today different story been in alot more pain. Keep the Gas-X handy...Not hungry at all 2:00 PM est here and only ate one can of broth. Keep on Sipping the isopure.. I have found that if you will sweeten your Isopure (Stevia is great for this) it makes the drink not to bad... Keep it over ice and cool. Happy to be an April Bandster...I talked it over with my Dr. about Chewing Gum to help with the mental level of the chew factor... He stated that it was a great thing and will not cause air bubbles.. But most Dr tell you not to Chew for the risk of swallowing the Gum (That would be VERY VERY bad he said...All and All getting rest and trying to keep walking...Will keep you posted as progress begins more... Keep the faith Guys Bandday is better that birthdays... Pslams 46:1 :sad:

OK, Hit 9 months post op...70 lbs lost... People have noticed a slimmer me noticed in face neck across my shoulders. I am very excited but I can't seem to lose the belly fat.... looking for suggestions for losing my gut... Dreams of 6 packs abs but now I have a kegs abs... Suggestions thanks

I am 1 week 2 days post-op 30.7 pounds lighter and my pain is slight.... The first 7 days post-op I was in severe doubt that I had made a wise choice. Severe pain in my port area. Called my Dr. to insure this is "normal", he stated that the port is actually sutured under the skin right on and near the muscles. So everytime I moved I was actualy pulling on them (pulling like heck OUCH!!!). He told me to sleep with a heating pad and keep my head up as I lose weight the pain will dimnish. Well he is right today I am still sore but not near as bad. Emotionally better after seeing 30.7 off the scale. So guys it does work and it does get better. We didn't get our ways overnight and won't be better overnight. But, we are getting better. So keep your heads up we can make it and we will overcome... God Bless each of you Psalms 46:1:thumbup:

30.7 pounds down Suergery last Wed. 8 April 2009

One week 2 days post op, doing ok but curious about availble mentors..

WALK WALK and don't forget to WALK... I have also found the Beano tablets seem to work faster there is also more anti gas meds per pill when reading the box over GAS-X.

What is you Average weight lost... 1 Month = 3 Months = 6 Months = 12 Months = 18 Months = 24 Months = :confused:

I guess I'm havin presurgery jitters... I'm excited and very nervous right now. Will I get hungry? It's pollen season and I have severe allergies will I sneeze and cause the band to slip...Can I succeed? My surgery is Wednesday the 8th and after fighting with insurance company for 1 1/2 years and won. I suddenly have a rush of emotions and anxiety... I guess with so many past diets and failure I'm worried more tahn I should be. I would love to see 30" to 34" waist again. To be a good healthy weight for the first time in foreer... but man has anxiety started kicking in suddenly...:eek:

I guess I'm havin presurgery jitters... I'm excited and very nervous right now. Will I get hungry? It's pollen season and I have severe allergies will I sneeze and cause the band to slip...Can I succeed? My surgery is Wednesday the 8th and after fighting with insurance company for 1 1/2 years and won. I suddenly have a rush of emotions and anxiety... I guess with so many past diets and failure I'm worried more tahn I should be. I would love to see 30" to 34" waist again. To be a good healthy weight for the first time in foreer... but man has anxiety started kicking in suddenly...:smile2:

Currently on my pre-diet... Giving up soda not going to be real hard... I gave up caffeine about a year ago so at least I didn't have to do that at the same time. Biggest thing for me is I miss the chew factor. I have been chewing alot of sugarless gum to cut the chewing craving. As far as preparing I was mentally prepared for the post diet but didn't know until 3 days prior to my first pre surgery diet day that it was going to occur... So It' been kinda BANG!!! treating it like I planned post surgery... Soon know surgery is early Wed morning..Welcome aboard...

SHOUT!!!! PRAISE THE LORD !!!! After an extremely hard fight with insurance company from hades... Approval...and soon surgery... "Hopping" to get the words of encouragement and advice and share some myself as we undergo this new Challenge in life. The jorney is long but reward is great...

I'm so glad to actually feel like I can now join the Lapband Talk community... After fighting with Insurance Company forever surgery next week... Looking forward to all the encouragement/Advice you guys can muster... Surgery Next Wednesday my First official post...:confused: