dandleon

Hi everyone..I had my surgery on 11/20/2009. I'm feeling great besides my port site being very sore..Bleh! I have a situation at home that I just can't explain to my husband without almost getting into an argument. My hubby has been so supportive throughout this whole procedure, but there's just a couple problems. My brother in law and my husband eat really horribly. My brother in law buys my husband all this horrible food. However, I feel like they are not helping me by bringing home Sonic, Burger king and McDonald's. Today I asked my husband to tell his brother to please not bring that type of food around the house anymore. I do not want to be selfish but, I just don't want to feel left out or tempted. Does that make sense?? My husband didn't seem to understand. Before and after surgery there have been times where my brother in law ate something in front of me really enjoying the food telling me "Too bad you can't have any" I was so mad but, did not say anything. How can I go about this without arguing and causing animosity between my brother in law and I?

LBT NAME: Dandleon Height: 5'4" Surgery Date: 11/20/2009 Starting Weight (pre-op diet): 285 Surgery Weight: 276.0 lbs Current Weight: 268.2 lbs

Hey! Thanks for the advice. The thing is that we hardly ever ate that kind of junk. I am a victim of overeating on good home cooked meals. And ever since my hubby's bro moved in he has been buying my husband all that nasty food and teasing me with it.I,m going to have a long talk with the husband. Thanks everyone, you guys have been a huge help.

Hi! I am one 9 days post op. I have the totally opisite thing going on. I am a stomach sleeper and I have had to sleep sitting. Up with lots of pillows on my back on the couch for the last 9 days..sucks real bad but, it helps me from not sleeping on my side or stomach. I have been on this website everyday since my surgery many have said it will get better in time. Just hang in there.

From what my surgeons nurse told me is the only difference in the bands are the ports. The Realize band has a smaller and flatter port than the Lap Band. During my lap band 202 class the nurse mentioned that if you have allot of belly fat the Realize band port is really hard to find, thus sending you to X-ray to locate the port. The Lap Band's port is is a little more wider, sticks out a bit when you loose the belly and is easier to locate by the touch. So, what was told to me is, if you really do not want to be sent to X-ray as much and you have allot of belly fat it's recommended to get the Lap Band. Other than that they pretty much work the same.:ohmy:

Hola everyone! I was just banded yesterday! 11/20/09! I'm soo sore but I know that's the way it is. I had a hard time sleeping on my back last night cause I'm a stomach sleeper. My husband has been wonderful and I was well enough to go home the same day of my surgery. All I have to say is I'm soo ready to take my life back. Congrats and good luck to all you November fellow bandsters!!!

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I totally agree with following surgeons instructions and enjoying the holidays with the family. I take it as an early birthday, Christmas, Dia de tres Reyes Magos and everthing present for me and my health. And those who are in the process of getting sugery soon good luck and think of it as an early present for yourself and the rest of your life. Tootles! D

Oh my gosh! I'm in the same boat..My surgery is scheduled on the 20th as well. I let my family know ahead of time so they don't try to feed me. :biggrin: