Shay7997

You will get a letter in the mail with the phone number to the doctor you've been referred to. You will call that number to schedule your initial appointment. What about co-morbidities? I had a couple. Insulin resist, PCOS, trouble breathing. They went towards my surgery because my BMI was 38.

I am married to an Air Force man. Tricare was simple to deal with. I talked to my doctor, got the referral within a couple weeks, and the ball got rolling. Everything went quickly for me. I am 5'3" and i was 220 when i started the process. It was quite easy. Good luck!

I am now in a size 11/12 juniors. I'm so stoked!! I even got into an addidas jacket I haven't worn in years. I'm big into sports and have a ton of sporty clothing I haven't been able to wear and now I can!

That is fantastic to hear! Way to go!

I'm 5'3" so i'm pretty short. I've been in a 14 for several weeks, and i'm having to use a belt to keep them up. However, i'm big into sports. Maybe I have more muscle now? Since I started working out the way I have been, my weight has been slowly going down, but the inches have come off. Muscle weighs more than fat...

I drink EAS Lite shakes. They are higher calories than what my doctor wants in a shake, but they taste better. There's 20 grams of protein in them and the chocolate ones are great. I dont buy the powder. I buy the pre-mixed ones. They are a little pricey, but it's worth it to me. You get 4 for 8 bucks. If you get them at sames, you get 18 for 25. Wal-mart carries them with the diet/diabetic drinks.

Bananas and melons have the highest sugar content. My doctor said to eat them sparingly. As far as other fruits, I can eat them, but I have to take the skins off (apples, plums, etc) and be wary of stringy fruits like pineapple and oranges.

I bought a wii active and it's amazing. Not the wii fit...wii active. There's a ton of aerobic stuff on there to do and it taylors a 30 day challenge to you.

Are you getting in all your protein? Women are supposed to get 65 grams of protein a day as a minimum. My nutritionist told me my hair would thin out if I wasn't getting my protein.

The largest incision is supposed to be your port incision...at least for my doctor it is. That hardness you feel should be your port.

I would love to say that's the case, but I drink about 5 33oz bottles of smart water a day....the amount of water didn't help :frown:

For once, something I can REALLY help with! I have had the same issue. I was told it's because fat cells hold onto the toxins. As we lose weight, we lose the fat cells, which release the toxins. There is this stuff at wal-mart called Acne Free. It's a kit like Proactive but works way better than proactive (as long as you keep up with it). It's 20 bucks and worth every penny. My face is clearing up! I use clean & clear to wash my makeup off then I use the Acne Free system. Using just regular face wash wasn't cutting it. Also, there's something called Spot Treatment in a little silver and purple tube. I put that on my breakouts as soon as I notice them. It's from clean & clear. Works wonders! Dries out those nasty zits.

If you stick to mushy foods because you're scared, then you're going to make it a habit to eat them because they are "easier" to eat. You need to get on solid foods and just remember to chew it really well and take small bites. If you stick with slider foods, you won't lose weight likeyou're supposed to and you won't stay full as long as you should

Sounds like one of those people who wants the weight to come off but not do any work for it. She's in for an eye opener....

I can see my toes in the shower I have a regular period again I can cross my legs like a lady I have an insane amount of energy Being winded is a thing of the past I'm able to dig out old clothes and put them back on There's a ton more but I'm more interested in what others have to say :sad:

I wouldn't bother. Soda has so much sugar and is many empty calories. I was a total mt dew and dr pepper addict before surgery. I have discovered life goes on without it.

I'm all for the miserable periods if it means I'm more fertile!

It took time for the weight to go on; it will take time for the weight to come off. You just had surgery, and you most likely won't start losing weight until you get on more solid foods. Each transition to a food stage usually means a weight gain. If you start getting it in your head now that you're going to fail, then you will fail. Weight loss with the lap band is a marathon, not a sprint. Have patience and realize it's going to be a journey. If you can't get yourself in the right frame of mind, you need to find a support group in your area. These forums are great, but they aren't a replacement for face-to-face support. You're only two weeks out. With the way your posts sound, i think it'd be a good idea to go to a support group.

I was told (and researched it on the net too) not to swim or take a bath (showers only) until 3-4 weeks post-op. You run the risk of getting an abscess on your incision as well as other infections. I'm a "better safe than sorry" kind of gal and wouldn't chance the infections possible from swimming.

I had absolutely no nausea or nausea medication. I don't normally have a weak stomach either. However, each person is different.

No it's not right. I was typing that up from my phone. Sorry. If i go 5 days without losing one pound. I'll go correct the post

My doctor has me weigh daily. He says if I go 5 days without losing 1 pound, I am to go into time-out. That means I am to go on 3 shakes a day and no food until I lose 2 pounds. Sounds harsh but it is supposed to help with a plateau. If that doesn't work it might be I need a fill or rethink what I'm eating.

I got mine today. I'm 3 weeks post-op. I wasn't expecting a fill, so it was a nice surprise for me. But I don't go back to see him for another 6 weeks.

i am posting from my phone but i had to share. I went in for a 3 week follow-up appt and got my first fill. im really excited...except 3 days of liquids. Oh well =)

Well...the nurse was at my feet, holding them and the doc was talking to me and filling the needle with the saline. I asked him if I was going to jump from pain because she was holding my feet. He said nope (as he and the nurse laughed at my question), she's going to raise your legs in the air while you do a partial sit-up. I didn't feel a thing. No poke, pinch, pain, nothing. It was the first time I have ever not had pain from a needle. The worst part about the whole thing was having to drink tap water afterwards. I should have taken my bottled water in.