Portola Suzanne

Hi all, really enjoyed finding this thread it is amazing how many in there 50's have the courage to go for this Lap band surgery. Well read part of the thread today will be back tomorrow to read more. Many successes on the journey!

Be careful of the mac and cheese you microwave I read on here a while ago someone had problems with it because of the way the noodles cook in the microwave. Just FYI would'nt want you to have problems.

There was a poll on here about belching more since surgery it was really amusing and the result is yes we seem to do it more after we have this.

I'm in tell me what i need to do!

Congrats restless very nice accomplishment!! We luv ya here at lap band central!

I get a tall mocha frapp light 110 calories and worth every one. Only get it a couple times a week so it is a treat and I count it in my calories.

I have a Lap band APS 10 cc band I decided on it becauce it tends to have the creases that cause issues. Love it so far!

Wow great news for you all, I love my band and all the great things occuring because of it!

Holy cow sorry this happened but probably for the best! You are changing becoming a new you along with that will come challenges! My hubby has loved me fat skinny and fat again around 5 times over. He just wants me to be happy and will support whatever that is. Good luck with the next one.

Wow I just had my second fill today only have 3cc's in a 10cc band was kind of wanting it to go faster but after your story glad they are taking it slow. Hope it works out please keep us posted.

your welcome glad i could help lol!

You are so beautiful and I am so happy for you, hoping to be where you are within the year thanks for the update!

They are probibly scared because when you see its possible to change and you don't want to its easier to knock or belittle what ever it is. Drinkers don't like it when people in their lives get sober. Overwieght people don't like it when people in their lives lose weight. But just know you will be healthier and happier! You will also be a good example with out saying a word. Stay on your path and congrats on starting this journey!:biggrin:

They offered to numb me but I told them just go for it, not that big of a deal!

I gained 4 pounds after surgery and lord knows I wasn't eating anything. It came of soon. No worries give yourself a chance to heal.

OK so I get it, it is very hard to change our thinking to match our new lifestyle. Is this a hard time yes, but think about the consequences you may have to deal with later. This time is all about healing and those foods churn the stomach, you don't feel it, but it happens. This can loosen your stitches and cause slippage further down the road. You cared enough about yourself to invest in this journey, so care enough to call your doctor and let them know! Work with them in many cases menus are adjusted to deal with the hunger, you don't know till you ask. I wish you the very best in this journey. Please have faith in your doctor and yourself. Read these boards they have lots of great ideas for shaken shake up (hee, hee). Anyway we are here to support you let us know how we may help.

I didn't have any problem on my fill in fact they offered to numb me and I told her just go for it. She was great hit it the first time and just a little poke. So don't let all this get to you!

I was very sore at my port and fearing the same thing you are. I went and bought a rib support at the drug store and it made all the difference in the world. They are about $20 and just wraps around your middle. Might try it.

mine needed a BMI of 40 or above or a BMI of 35-39 with two occurring co-morbitities. My BMI was 35. So you have to check it out. Best wishes in your journey I like the suggestions above.

love it,it has given me control of my life back!

It was the same for me but it came off that week so all it good, what ever they pump us up with must be good!

I am so sorry this is happening to you. Could you go talk to your primary care doc and see what they have to say. Also I had diarrhea in the liquid stage but it went away a couple of days after I moved to mushies. I hope you can find a solution, I really love the band and my weight lose so far. Let me know if I can help in anyway, we are here for you.

Just had a fill today, was told to drink liquids and thats defined as anything that you could drink through a straw. But every doc is different so follow your directions. Saw on here early that someone had to be completely unfilled because they did not do liquids after a fill. Think I'll stick to the program.

Great job looking forward to the success myself!

I got my first fill today 2cc's in a 10cc band but because I am losing weight they did not want to do more than that. So far I have been one of the lucky ones and she told me if I continue to lose weight like I am may not need another one for a while. I'm amazed and not hungry but have never been stuck or pb'd. We are all different as they say hoping your journey rocks!