Glogirl

Thanks for all the support guys...I went to the lapband doc's support group and well...it's just not for me. I haven't been on here in a while and now I remember why it was so good for me. YOU All Rock!! And thank Chik!! I teach kindergarten so moving around is a little hard but I am giving some serious consideration to switching with someone who wants kindergarten and taking a 2nd grade position. I just got my masters degree in school counseling and would love a counseling job but it can sometimes take a little bit to find one. Hoping a neighboring district which has quite a few openings will call!! Keep your fingers crossed!! Thank you again to everyone for reminding me that I am a Banded Girl!!

Thanks Juli-needed some encouraging your not alone words! Saw doc yesterday..nurse let me cry..talked my through what's going on and it's allergies (saw general doc for that yesterday too) and STRESS!!! Anyone with ideas on how to work with a negative co-worker let me know!! My stress is causing me lapband stress!! Thanks again Glo

I never used to get car sick or ride sick but about 6 mos after my band I have had those experiences. Here's my question for you all I am having a lot of trouble with sinus drainage and the feeling of indigestion and pain like heartburn my Doc says take some out but now I'm too open. Any suggestions on how to keep my restriction without all the pain associated with this drainage? Glogirl

I am having a lot of difficulty with the drainage issue and my lapband do you think the neti pot would help with that?

So glad I read this thread!!! Ran across it by accident. Have had my band for a year and my last fill has caused me to be a smige too tight but wasn't sure till I read this thread!! So thanks guys and gals I'm going to have a little taken out today!! Also Dr. SMith in FW did my surgery too!! Just love him and my band! Pay no attention to my ticker I think it's wrong! :crying:

I know exactly what you mean. I have been struggling with that this past weekend and over ate. Man I was very very uncomfortable. And still did it yesterday!!! I put myself on Soup today and I am feeling better. Anyone know how stress affects the band? G

I have been out of pocket for a few days and it will take me some time to catch up on everything. But just wanted to let you know I had my first fill on March 26th and it went well. I am feeling more restricted but doing fine. I can't believe I am already to this point just 20 something days past surgery. I am also hitting the exercise trail everyday now and still feeling good1 Will post more later after I get caught up! Luck to everyone being banded today!!

In the begining I was like a burp machine!!!!! I seems to have gotten much better and I am able to work with it. I do still burp a lot more than usual. Love your quote of The greatest cause of failure.... I have it up on my desk. good luck:D

Thanks Tammy just needed to bounce that off somebody!!! You have a great day and glad you are doing well. Good luck to everyone being banded today!!1:D

OK tonight I was able to eat about a cup of food but I have not had a fill yet ( I go next Monday) it's still less than I usually eat but I don't feel uncomfortable so I am guess I'm ok what do you think (anyone)

Hey you are doing great!!! You seem to be rocking along!!! Are you having restriction yet? and hows the healing going? :eek:

Yes the arm Flapping Helped!!! :clap2: I just ate too much because I waited too late to eat lunch and I am pretty sure I chewed good but ate too fast. My family really helped me before I got out of hand. I was having the chicken out of a chicken enchilada and some black beans and melon. It was good but just ate a little too much. I am like you I think...I am eating way less than normal but not the "lapband' amount. Even my daughter said tonight at dinner. Hey that was at least a cup full....my DH backed my up by saying hey she hasn't had her fill appt yet and she is doing great. I love my family!!! :eek:

I am using the chewable Vitamins I found at The Vitamine Shopee They are called Love Bites they are for kids but my nutritionist said they are fine and they actually taste good.

Hey Pam I just love reading your posts and yes this past weekend I don't have as much restriction as in the begining. I ate a little too much on Sat night becasue of this and it just felt like a rock in my chest. but then it passed. I get to have my first fill on the 26th of March. My doc wants to do the first one 3 weeks post op now instead of 5. Then I can go every 4 weeks till I hit my go spot. Glad you are well and had a good trip.:eek:

Hang in there Rocko....it's worth it and I agree with pam just add some healthy chicken breast don't make yourself miserable!!! We are rooting for you!! Glogirl:D

I did have a little issue with the runs but as I went along they got better on their own. I think its your body's way of adjusting.

Bikergirl My Doc told me to drink something warm in the am..it really helps So I have my coffee or hot tea and then about 20 30 min later have some breakfast and I am good for about 3-4 hours!!

Yea!! So glad you are doing well:clap2: :clap2: You are awsome!!

Thanks sooooo much for posting those!! I am newly banded and was wondering when to think about the tummy tuck and your pics really helped!! You are so brave for posting Cant' wait to see the final results.:clap2: :clap2:

Wow I can't believe how many of us there are for March!! I am sending you positive energy Tammyj and all those to be banded today!! FurEllie/Sophie: Yes I think you guys are right about the waist swelling I wore pants yesterday and they were fine in the hips and thighs but killed me in the waist!! Synicalchick: I feel like the burping queen but somtimes it feels really good:p Also I get a some soreness in the port area when walking too. I just come home and use the heating pad and that helps. SueinRussia: Glad to hear you are doing well and to sneezing....oh yes that was painful to say the least:eek: I think I am doing well....my doc does his first fills now 3 weeks after surgery so I go for mine on 3/26. I am already eating some solid foods like canned tuna and canned chicken and canned veggies since they are all soft and very moist. Last night I had some penne pasta with veggies and chicken mixed together. I still get surprised by how little it now takes to get full:p . But as long as I chew chew and chew some more everything seems fine. Hope everyone is doing well.

I am way to new to beingbanded to really answer this question but it made me remember what someone said to me just before I got the band. She was a very dear friend and she said" Are you sure about this? It will change your life forever." At first Isaid I know and just went on but I was panicking inside! Then I just let the thought really sink in. I realized "You know something needs to change and be a permanent change" Then I also thought about all the life changing experiences I have had over the years. I realized most of them were either good or I really grew from them as a person. So my new attitude is I hope it does change my life forever!!

Excatly!!!! I just keep telling myself "You have the tool. You will be fine.":D

Pam, No I followed the rules I just felt a little paniced I think because I thought great now I will overeat. I guess that was just an old reaction. I just still can't get over that this is working. I seemed to tolerate what I ate yesterday well. Never felt bad and the dog and I did a 30 min. walk so I guess I am on my way. I am down 20lbs.:clap2: :clap2:

Pam...I am right there with you...This morning I went for my post op and they said ok now you can go to the what we call mushie stuff. I immediately felt a little panic. But as I found out...my little friend on my tummy is doing it's job. I am surprised at how little food it takes to make me happy:hungry: :clap2: :clap2: !!! I go for my first fill on March 26th. Glad to hear from you hearsmile...glad everything went well for you!! TammyJ...You Are Positively Awsome!!!! I know you are getting excited and I know you are going to do fine because you have such a positive spirit!! Yea You!!! This time next week you will be moving and grooving:biggrin1:

Glad you are feeling better and ready fo surgery. I know you will do well tomorrow and we will hear from you soon. Take care:p