Agnes

Aww, thats sad to hear. We all are going thtough the same thing.. so why cant we all support each other? but yeah, seeing how some people can be online, I can only imagine how some unsupportive people can be in person. Well keep in touch, we'll support each other!!!

* HI!!! I havent got the lapband (yet..July 8th!!!) However... I used to be 190 and got down to 133 on my own. When I was heavier I would Wheeze all the time! I was very active, but could never run as far b/c of the asthma...my inhaler was ALWAYS on me! However, after losing weight, my asthma improved drastically!! :thumbup: I was taken off my singulair and only kept on the inhaler (for as needed purposes). So then I only every really used it at the gym sometimes.. As I regained the weight, the asthma once again worsened..but its not AS bad. If you are a smoker, that plays a major role as well. So, weight loss in general should help the asthma! (As least thats what I ahve experienced as well as my PCP, allergist and cardiologist tell me..) The Lapband will hopefully get you there! Good Luck!! :bored: Agnes

Thanks hun! How has your success been thus far? Yeah, I knew at the rate I was gaining..i woulda been 200lb before I knew it! I had to get in under control NOW! I tried everything, busted my butt in the gym and the weight would not move..and for some reason, I kept gaining! Thank for your kind words! Wish you the best!!

* I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL! IF something were to happen, I'd have to pay out of pocket to fix it?! My preop is Tues July 7th, surgery the 8th and I go back to work Monday July 13th.. That should be ok you think? No, they said i dont have to do the pre-op diet. yeah, I think even if I am not hungry, the "act" of actually chewing is what I am gonna miss! LOL Did they say when you are allowed to lay on your stomache?

Good luck to you as well! you are doing fabulous so far!!!!!!!!!

just wondering... have many of you gotten really cranky and moody (esp the first 28 days) b.c you are only on liquids? I can see that being frustrating, however I am prepared! I enjoyed a delicious cheed danish with my coffee yesterday, which i normally would never buy! LOL

Thank you!!!

2 weeks from today, i leave and I couldnt be more excited! Thanks for all your support! Whether you were mean to me or not, I only wish EVERYONE success and a healthy and happy life!

I heart WasAbubbleButt!!!

2 weeks from Today I leave for Mexico!!!

Headhunter, Wasa....you guys CRACK ME UP! Headhunter, I was seriously LMAO reading your post.! I told my "husband" (for whoever thought he didnt exist..) to read these posts tomorrow for pure enjoyment... To the rest of you supporters and those who had my back...THANK YOU! you guys are the best and will be the reason I will contine to be on, esp after July 8th.. (ya know, cause I ONLY care about Vanity...) LOL I will admit, I was kinda all over the place with my initial post... but only b/c i was excited! ASK ME next time instead of attacking me.. bc i WILL attack back! And ooops... I called it a REFILL...doesnt mean i didnt do my research, I just called it the wrong thing....shoot me. I am not a expert with the "banding lingo" yet. OP,PB,IMO,....i dont effin know? LOL As you all can see, I have done my research and am more than comfortable with my decision. and those that dont think so can suck it (in the words of Kathy Griffin) My father is obese and knows 100% what I am going through and is supportive. So is my mother, sister and close friends & not to mention my wonderful husband. THAT is on the only suppot I need... the cretins...really not losing sleep over you.. Oh yeah and the PCP and cardiologists have my back too. Unless, Toptier wants to argue? WE R ALL HERE FOR THE SAME END RESULT...to lose weight...whether its for health or vanity, who gives a sh**....being overweight is unhealthy, so who cares what our motivation is?? But seriously...all those that are trully supportive of myself and each other, THANK YOU!!! Mmmmmmmmmwwwwaaaaaaaaa Aggy! PS...I am 28, not 30.. My husband created the profile for me when i was away this weekend and was thinking of his age when entering the info... I cant get it to change?

Great! We should def get together!! I was at Hopkins in Baltimore for my heartattack! GREAT hospital!! Good luck!!! PM me and we will def be there for each other! Where are u in Elkridge? I live in the townhouses right near Timbers of Troy golf course b4 Giant (off of 100)

CONGRATS ON YOUR SUCCESS! NAW! I wont leave bc of a few bad apples! The people on here are great! you, WASaBubbleButt, headhunter....What would I have done w/o you! I felt like the new kid in school getting beat up!...However I am a Rugby player..they are only lucky, they dont know me in person! :blushing: 16 lbs is awesome!! you realize we are in June and you got the surgery in May!?! Keep it up girl! I am NOT letting anyone hold me down! Just more motivation to do good! and PS.....who pissed in yor protein shake? I was effin LMAO!!!! :confused: xoxo Agnes

aww...so sorry to hear you are so uncomfortable and in pain. I hear several peopl talkng about shoulder pain..i wonder why that is? the doc didnt tell you that you would have shoulder pain? I actually have a high tolerance for pain (like tattoos!) but i am a baby when it comes to nausea!! My surgery is costing me 7k (plus air fair from the east coast). I hope you feel better soon! keep in touch! Mine is July 8th!!

* I saw someone mentione PB-productive burb yeah, I have been told that I havent done my research when THATs ALL I have been doing! LOL But the same things I looked up, I asked people b/c I wanted to hear it directly from someone who is or has experienced it (in additional to what I have read..) So has the first 3 days been? It sounds like people are very hungry bc you are only taking in Clear liquids...

they have a very strict policy that u must be BMI 35 and over PLUS comorbidities ...no exceptions

Thanks! I appreciate the concern! but to put you at ease, there are several doctors in my area that do accept patients that had their surgery in Mexico. I def looked into that before making my decision

I know right! People like that dont belong on this site! But then there are SO many people like you and others that are so sweet and helpful! I respect someones opinions and dont expect to agree..however i hate when someone thinks they know me and they know NOTHING!