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I am only 1 day post op and I also feel pressure in my chest after eating. Not sure if this is normal due to healing or the "full feeling", but it sure feels strange. Makes me worry I am going to get sick because I drank to much broth.

Best of luck! Hope you have a great experience and heal quickly.

Wow! I wish I could escape the nasuea. Having a tough time right now. I think my stomach gets upset easily. Hoping this turns around soon. Thanks for sharing your Banding experience!

You have the greatest attitude! You are going to do great! I think the silent reason they put us through this diet is to prepare us mentally for the challenges ahead. We have to see that food does not control us, and that eating less does not mean we are starving. Now that you have come this far, you will not want to cheat since you have worked so hard this first week. Why start at square one again? We take this knowledge with us after surgery also. Thanks for sharing! I look forward to reading your progress.

This sounds horrible for some reason. However the yogurt may work more than I am giving it credit. I love avacado. Thanks for the suggestion!

Give it a try. You might like it and use it longer than you think. I stumbled onto the CPAP thing also on my way to Lap Banding. At first I thought it was a waste of money also, but against all odds, I really like it and sleep better with it. I hope to not need it forever, but it has come in handy for now.

I did the same thing! There were a few places I had to go one last time. Sometimes we need to say goodbye. Hang on for those first few days on the pre-op diet. They are rough ones but you will find yourself getting used to it. I used Extra sugar free chewing gum in those moments I was going insane with cravings. Good luck!

Actually don't feel as sore as I have since being more active. Trying new routes in my neighborhood. Love the website www.walkjogrun.net

Actually don't feel as sore as I have since being more active. Trying new routes in my neighborhood. Love the website www.walkjogrun.net

I am a jolly old soul. Love to eat, cook, and did I mention eat? I long for that full feeling. It comforts me. I have lost weight off and on over 12 years. Most successfully by starving myself. Once lost 70lbs eating one meal a day. Weight Watchers and Adkins worked for 20-40lbs. I gained it all back a few months later. I always thought bariatric surgery was too extreme and that no matter how bad things were, there was always the possibility that some day I could lose the weight and be healthy by exercising and eating well on my own. Years later and heavier than ever, I realize that I am going to die on this path of gluttony. I cannot pretend to be a better person than those who take the surgical road, because in truth, it is an illness of willpower. I am sick. Those who have pursued surgery have done something. I have done nothing. Too often I speak with people I respect in my life and they view bariatric surgery a failure, because one could not diet effectively. It's a stigma that is just wrong. Why attack a person for doing what they can to survive? At the end of the day, no one can save you but yourself. These same people who will look down upon you are not going to work out with you at the gym, take time to ask how you are doing losing weight, or try to motivate you. They will say nothing until you fail, and then they happily take the opportunity to point out your lack of result. I think LAP-BAND® is a gift from God. The concept, and staff in the medical field using this option are saving lives. I only hope the insurance games are eventually prohibited. I am pursuing this surgery and will have a few more months before my insurance will consider paying for 50%. My wife is not supportive. She loves me, but with a Christian Science background in her family, she is quick to judge the medical field as a monster to be avoided. I recently explained to her I was doing this without her. I will take the money from my 401k if necessary, because I deserve to live and must do anything possible to defeat my obesity and lack of willpower. She thinks I am selfish. I think dying would be selfish, and with two kids I have to do this for them also. I am walking a lot right now. I have a 5K on Thanksgiving morning to kick off my endeavor. Small goals...one day at a time. Hoping to lose some weight on my own while I wait. I would like to think in a year it becomes easier. I would like to think the naysayers will look how happy I am, healthier and thinner, and admit they were wrong about my decision. I would envy a day in which my spouse would thank me for not giving up on this when we fought so hard over it early on. However, at the end of the day, I have to do this for me. No one else will. I am not a victim. No one else is to blame. I am just a guy with life choices, and I cannot pretend that what I have been doing will prevent more weight gain. I cannot assume a day will come where I will magically have the willpower and strength to change on my own and never abuse food again. I cannot pretend I am exempt from diabetes and heart disease. Already my health is starting to slide, and I am only 33 years old. I cannot pretend that when I do succomb to an early death on this path of denial, the people who did not believe in bariatric surgery will obstain from making aloud comments at my funeral...that I made the choices that led to my demise. So...this is a choice I make for me. A choice to live. A goal of survival and no one will bring me down or stop me. I will be happy. I will lose this weight...I will live...and this is the choice I make. I pray God will help me and make LAP-BAND® available to my life. Without this, I don't think I can change or prevent what is coming. With it I have a good shot to lose the weight and keep it off. Wish me luck! -Christopher

Welcome. :cursing:

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I am thankful for being alive and having wonderful people in my life who love me unconditionally. Today was a great day! Started this morning with a 5K walk in Springfield, MO. They call it the Turkey Trot, and today was the 15th year of the event. 6,000 people attended and I was one of them. Started the race a bit cold, but found myself jogging the first 200 yards. This really helped, and the rest of the way my pace was a very quick walking step. It also helped my six year old son was with me. He really kept me moving. Ended the last 100 yards by jogging and it was inspirational to see so many people clapping and cheering for complete strangers at the finish line. Finished in 53 minutes, 13 seconds. I will be back next year. I had my Psych Eval yesterday for the LAP-BAND®. Took a long test and talked with someone about life stuff. I will go back in a week to get the results. Before leaving the Psychologist assured me I said nothing to scare her, and that she felt Lap would be beneficial for me. Still working on the weight. Dropped 2 lbs the last week. Down to 386 lbs as of yesterday. Now that the race is over, I am going to find a new goal to keep working out for. There is another 5K in December called the Jingle Bell Run. Might try that. Thats all for now. Have a great holiday weekend and be safe if traveling.

It will. You will be amazed at how fast people will be inspired by your goals. Just don't be discouraged if it takes some time for them to find the same committment you have so eagerly dedicated. It takes some people many false starts to get going and find that same perspective. I was one of those.

My kids would love to make a ginger bread house. I remember doing this as a kid and it was such a great feeling of accomplishment when finished. Thanks for the inspiring idea. The boys are two and six. Good fun for all. Happy Holidays.

This to shall pass as they say. Just be patient and open to opportunities other than food to get through this. Sometimes we need to distract ourselves. Paint a room in your house, organize a closet, go for a long walk, or dive into a community or social group, like a book club or fundraising "Do-Good" project. People around help, especially when we are in a rut. It seems like the last thing you want to do at first, but this kind of adult time with others becomes an oasis from the "Grrrrrs!". Also helps you grow as a person. I am thinking positive thoughts for you.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I am thankful for being alive and having wonderful people in my life who love me unconditionally. Today was a great day! Started this morning with a 5K walk in Springfield, MO. They call it the Turkey Trot, and today was the 15th year of the event. 6,000 people attended and I was one of them. Started the race a bit cold, but found myself jogging the first 200 yards. This really helped, and the rest of the way my pace was a very quick walking step. It also helped my six year old son was with me. He really kept me moving. Ended the last 100 yards by jogging and it was inspirational to see so many people clapping and cheering for complete strangers at the finish line. Finished in 53 minutes, 13 seconds. I will be back next year. I had my Psych Eval yesterday for the LAP-BAND®. Took a long test and talked with someone about life stuff. I will go back in a week to get the results. Before leaving the Psychologist assured me I said nothing to scare her, and that she felt Lap would be beneficial for me. Still working on the weight. Dropped 2 lbs the last week. Down to 386 lbs as of yesterday. Now that the race is over, I am going to find a new goal to keep working out for. There is another 5K in December called the Jingle Bell Run. Might try that. Thats all for now. Have a great holiday weekend and be safe if traveling.

I am a jolly old soul. Love to eat, cook, and did I mention eat? I long for that full feeling. It comforts me. I have lost weight off and on over 12 years. Most successfully by starving myself. Once lost 70lbs eating one meal a day. Weight Watchers and Adkins worked for 20-40lbs. I gained it all back a few months later. I always thought bariatric surgery was too extreme and that no matter how bad things were, there was always the possibility that some day I could lose the weight and be healthy by exercising and eating well on my own. Years later and heavier than ever, I realize that I am going to die on this path of gluttony. I cannot pretend to be a better person than those who take the surgical road, because in truth, it is an illness of willpower. I am sick. Those who have pursued surgery have done something. I have done nothing. Too often I speak with people I respect in my life and they view bariatric surgery a failure, because one could not diet effectively. It's a stigma that is just wrong. Why attack a person for doing what they can to survive? At the end of the day, no one can save you but yourself. These same people who will look down upon you are not going to work out with you at the gym, take time to ask how you are doing losing weight, or try to motivate you. They will say nothing until you fail, and then they happily take the opportunity to point out your lack of result. I think LAP-BAND® is a gift from God. The concept, and staff in the medical field using this option are saving lives. I only hope the insurance games are eventually prohibited. I am pursuing this surgery and will have a few more months before my insurance will consider paying for 50%. My wife is not supportive. She loves me, but with a Christian Science background in her family, she is quick to judge the medical field as a monster to be avoided. I recently explained to her I was doing this without her. I will take the money from my 401k if necessary, because I deserve to live and must do anything possible to defeat my obesity and lack of willpower. She thinks I am selfish. I think dying would be selfish, and with two kids I have to do this for them also. I am walking a lot right now. I have a 5K on Thanksgiving morning to kick off my endeavor. Small goals...one day at a time. Hoping to lose some weight on my own while I wait. I would like to think in a year it becomes easier. I would like to think the naysayers will look how happy I am, healthier and thinner, and admit they were wrong about my decision. I would envy a day in which my spouse would thank me for not giving up on this when we fought so hard over it early on. However, at the end of the day, I have to do this for me. No one else will. I am not a victim. No one else is to blame. I am just a guy with life choices, and I cannot pretend that what I have been doing will prevent more weight gain. I cannot assume a day will come where I will magically have the willpower and strength to change on my own and never abuse food again. I cannot pretend I am exempt from diabetes and heart disease. Already my health is starting to slide, and I am only 33 years old. I cannot pretend that when I do succomb to an early death on this path of denial, the people who did not believe in bariatric surgery will obstain from making aloud comments at my funeral...that I made the choices that led to my demise. So...this is a choice I make for me. A choice to live. A goal of survival and no one will bring me down or stop me. I will be happy. I will lose this weight...I will live...and this is the choice I make. I pray God will help me and make LAP-BAND® available to my life. Without this, I don't think I can change or prevent what is coming. With it I have a good shot to lose the weight and keep it off. Wish me luck! -Christopher