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Don't lift anything heavier than a gallon of milk. Probably your 2 year old will be out! I had that restriction until my follow up appointment, about 1-2 weeks.

God bless you! I believe, like other on here, that God sent you to the lapband surgeon for a reason. He knows that you, and the rest of us, need help from he medical field for us to lose weight. Have peace with you and your Dad, and feel that this is the chance God is giving you! Karen

I think you should have already met your surgeon. I had to have the surgeon's office to do the preliminaries. At the very least, you should have already had your seminar. Do you know who your surgeon is? I started the other way, I guess if you need your PCP to do a referral, then you are on teh right track. Good luck. Karen

I guess he is a skinny person who never had a fat problem in his life. Boo to him! My PCP was all for it,and suggested to my husband that he have it done too. Shame when people let their prejudices determine their opinions. Good luck to you on running around the park! Karen

All my fills are done in the office and he checks my band with the floroscope. Karen

Having people who didn't know you before, think that you have always been thin! Having men remark to your husband how great you look. Not feeling that everyone remembers you as the "fat" lady in the choir. Able to walk into normal stores and pick out an outfit, take it home and it fits, with out trying it on. Looking good in a bathing suit. Having my PCP show me off to her other Dr friends Not having constant pain in my arthiretic knees

Welcome Newcomers! I am almost 2 years lapbander. My 2 year bandiversary is Oct.30 Welcome to a new life and new you. Family support is very important. Glad to hear you have it. Best of luck. Karen

Hi Katie, I am Karen. I had my surgery 2 years ago, come Sunday, Oct 30. I didn't take anything with me, but had my husband hold my slippers and the hospital gave me a robe and supplies to take home. I had a lot of gas in my shoulder, but had some pain meds and walked alot. I had to spend the night per my insurance coverage. I was up about 6 times during the stay. Sip your drinks and eat the jello if they offer it. I will friend you so you can contact me. Karen

I did not get to pick. I am sure that my surgeon uses the 2 different ones, bu the determines which is right. I have the Allergen, lapband in me. Good luck. Karen

I, totally, agree. Nice try to think he can gain weight in 6 months and then take it off in 6 months. His body will loose, easily. First of all, he is young and fit, right now. 2ndly, he is going to do it all in 1 year! We have been struggling with weight all of our lives. Many of us for decades. I think that it is no different than the celebs who put on "fat" suits to experience the low self esteem and the insults from strangers. Karen

Magneto, you look fantastic! I know friends and family are proud of you. And you should be proud of the great job you are doing! Congrats! Karen

Yay! You need to hit a regular shop now, Girl!Great going! Karen

Way to go! You are doing awesome! Karen

I guess not, since I don't know what that is. But, my surgeon was pleased that he did not have to remove the lapband and put in t anew one. Once again, good luck. Karen

Yuck! I totally agree! Thank God I got over mushy stage!

Thanks for sharing. I, also, hope that you have reached your restriction level. You are the one I read if I need inspiration! You have done amazing! I, too, just had revision, so I am not sure what my restriction will be after I am off liquids! Good luck, Karen

So, pretty! Congrats on the weight loss! You look amazing and should be congratulated as most freshman gain 10 lbs. Love the new you! Karen

Absolutely, and good luck! Karen

I am recovering from revision surgery.now. I had surgery on Oct. 14. I have just as many incisions, but appears that the surgeon reopened previous scars. I did not experience gas like the 1st surgery. Right now, my biggest complaint is that I have been, and still am on, in liquids. I was on liquids for about 1 week previous to surgery, and now, 2 weeks after. The 1st week was clear liquids. Now, at least, I am on full liquids. I was told that I could not lift anything heavier than 10 lbs, but was able to bowl with my league this last Sunday. My surgeon did not write down that he filled my port at the surgery, so he wanted to give me a fill on Monday, but I declined as I am going on a cruise. I am, now, regretting that decision, as my fill apt is for the Wed before Thanksgiving! And he would not let me wait longer! Anyway, good luck with your revision! Karen

Oh, I agree with B-52. I am not a "health nut". But believe me, when you can walk around the block without pain in your knees and do 30mins to 1 hr on the tread mill and be okay, then it all seems like normal life to you. Yes, there are some folks that run marathons, and perhaps if I was younger I would. But, just feeling better about myself, and being healthy for my family and grandkids is a great motivator. Good luck, and best wishes for your healthier future. Karen

Good for you. Yes, the healing process feels bad because weight loss might stop. You will do fine, you are motivated, too! Good luck, Karen

I a new to maintenance, too. I keep a loose band, and just had an operation because my band had slipped. My surgeon keeps pretty close watch to make sure I don't gain. If I have the tendency to add a few lbs, he gives me a fill. Goodluck and best wishes! Karen

What did you have? My surgeon wants me to be on clear liquids for 2 days and full liquids for 2 days following a fill. Maybe you drank too fast as the previous person said. Take it easy, and see what happens today. If you still have a problem, call for slight unfill. God luck, Karen

Wow! Good for you! Keep doing what you are doing. He, obviously, thinks you are doing fine! Karen

Yes, my surgeon's office indicate that anytime they stick you, you swell, so they require same as a fill. Hope that helps. Karen