LarraineM

Well its not child birth................for sure. two three days of physical discomfort mostly from the gas in the belly procedure used in all Laproscopic surgery. I took a week off from work and felt just fine when I returned

My thoughts about elective surgery ( Lap band) " I will surely shorten my lifespan if I don't do this" I ve tried everything else. Obesity is a killer...................

I was takeing a ER pain medication for a bad disk in my back up untill my surgery date 10/09. I took a couple afterwards and had BIG TIME problems........broke out in a sweat and dizzy. I discontinued using. I read somewhere I don't recall where put the article sighted problems with time release medications staying in your stomach much longer than usual with the band, and could cause problems. Luckily takeing off the weight/ and exercising have kept me off the pain meds..........So I am benefiting in ways that I never could have thought possiable.

Never touch the stuff..................fear if its white ! just saying

Just wait for it its comeing..........as you venture out you'll discover what food go down well and which for you create the great "STUCK".......just sayin

I sometimes catch Dr Oz after work, one day and he said something thats kinda stuck in my mind......."There is no shame in eating what works for you even if you think its boring everybody else " I think its one of the best dieting tips ever.............

Eight months out 3 (4 0z) meals with 1-2 snacks between meals if I need them

I had a revision of a "kinked tube" @5 months out. This happened after gall Bladder surgery @4 months out. I have a simple way of reasoning I theorized that the gall bladder surgery caused the kink in my tube. All is well now !

Jeans,man we all know how hard it is to find the right pair. Over the past few yrs I was only concerned that I could zip and button them...........(Shield me from the size) and that I would not pass out if I sat down with them on from the pressure of the buckleing( Vivid memories ) Today I am down four sizes and 18's actually fit non sagging butts..............I am soooooooooo amazed :rolleyes2:

All you can do is be honest with him at the same time be true to yourself. They warned us pre Lap that relationships could change. You are in my thoughts

Make up your mind not to be a failure.............step one. I know its a hard habit we've all had so much experience at it (Failure) dump it NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You know the rules its ok to be a follower.................sometimes its whats best for us ! Good luck you make the final step and make it work, You can

8 months out with my tool, I did experience a couple of minor issues but I am still very happy with the results and my future.

Welcome back ! Ppl here are very willing to assist you in any way they can. I ve learned the most from this gang, nothing to stupid to ask so ask away .......... What I find amazeing is that when you are truely needing to get back with your Dr. on certian issues no one attempts to replace your Dr's advice. I remember a couple of days after my surgery late at nite I went to our chat room for quick advice, I was so kindly reminded of my liquid lortab was awaiting for use ? hahahaha they were very gentle

Do you still have your gallbladder ? I lost mine 3 months after surgery,just a thought

We are constanley questioning ourselves,human nature I guess. I felt the same ,jello and broth did it to me too. Things will get beter its not a life sentence its just a lifestyle change. You were strong enough to make this descision for change. We are all strong enough in Lap Band Talk to offer you reassurance and support. HANG IN THERE ! 3 months from now you'll look back and laugh !

Greek Yogart 2x the protien of regular its my breakfast of choice just about everyday

My Doc removed 3 cc from my band this morning and added 1cc to now equal 4cc. You know the drill ! instructions liquids for the rest of the day followed by tommorrow mushies and friday I can eat again. Everything seems right in the world when I can control at least one thing with assitance (My Band) my hunger.

Going in for my second adjustment or fill Wednesday.Dr said he will give me another 1 cc to my band. That will make 3 cc total. I felt a pretty big pause of no weight loss for the month of June. Dr reminds me that I did lose 8 lbs in May.I am feeling hungier between meals and am battleing myself ( or my head hunger) Fill is the right move for me,I am working my tool. My Dr listens to me I am grateful.

Its not the same for everybody ! I didnt have my first fill untill 5 months post op.I had restriction with no fill for that long and lost my first 50 lbs. I had a 4cc fill at 6 months.then had a unfill of 2 cc could'nt eat.This week I am going to have a additional 1 cc added because I am feeling the restriction leaving me. Your story will be different just wait and see.............

Congrats girl ! It FEELS SOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD

You recieved a great diservice from your doc& staff if you have not been informed or given road rules about the band. I happy that you found this forum.Ppl here will tell you what you need to know and will tell you what you don't want to hear also. I 've asked alot of questions and learned a great deal. What I find most amazeing is that the honesty is pure............

Just stop it ! ok really we ALL get hungry its just a matter of understanding why. Has your restriction deminished?( talk to Dr) are you making wise protien choices?( enough protien is critical )Are you bored? ( do something else)............don't head forthe refridge.....take a walk to anywhere.

NADA......sorry to be the joy kill. But you will love your new leggs. :thumbup:

(^*&%*&%&$%$#$_+_+(_)()*(!%@5) they SUCK !