bandina

So it is September 2009 and I have been banded for some time. I lost all the weight I wanted for my wedding and weighed 140 on my wedding day! I got pregnate and gave birth and am now back at 183. I recieved a fill yesterday and had forgotten how miserable it is.

So it is September 2009 and I have been banded for some time. I lost all the weight I wanted for my wedding and weighed 140 on my wedding day! I got pregnate and gave birth and am now back at 183. I recieved a fill yesterday and had forgotten how miserable it is.

You know your a bandster when you keep empty water bottels handy just in case something comes back up. You know your a bandster when your partner asks "not going down"?

I am not sure the name, however they have chewable,chocolate, yes chocolate cherry vit. They are GRATE! I get them from Kaiser but have seen them in Rite-Aid and Longs

I can understand your frustration. During my lap band journey there were many people, professional and personal who were very, very discouraging. I think some Dr. let their personal opinion interfere with their profession. A lot of people don’t like the idea of weight loss surgery or they simply don’t understand it. Ultimately, I knew it was my decision. Go with your gut feeling, you know in your heart of hearts if it is right for you. Besides who knows you best? I would research the statistical information to verify if what your Dr. said is true. We have to remember that with any surgery there is the risk of complications so of course there is the chance of problems, but I know for me my high blood pressure at 28, lack of energy, and overall fight with weight was worth the possible complications. Now I don’t have high blood pressure, my energy level has gone up, and yes I can still have chocolate. I love chocolate covered almond clusters, but now I eat two of them and am full and satisfied instead of half the jar. Best of luck, and remember it you already know if this is for you. Just ask yourself. Bandina

Walk, Walk, Walk I swear it works. Baby your tummy. It will go away.

Okay so it is six days and six pounds later. I feel 98% better the only thing that is bothering me is the port. I had my port placed below my bikni line so that it would be unnoticable. Not like it would have been noticable on the side. Well, that hurts like a bitch, but other than that I am back to normal. I am glad I did this even thought there are times I would kill for solid food.

Okay so it is six days and six pounds later. I feel 98% better the only thing that is bothering me is the port. I had my port placed below my bikni line so that it would be unnoticable. Not like it would have been noticable on the side. Well, that hurts like a bitch, but other than that I am back to normal. I am glad I did this even thought there are times I would kill for solid food.

I awoke this morning starving. My stomach was making so much noise. I was dreaming of sauages and pancakes mmmm eggs. I started to cry. I am so hungry. Why do I have to be a fat kid? I went and jumped on the scale and saw that I lost 6 lbs. I thought okay I will make some oatmeal and blend it with extra milk. I will be fine. Its worth it. Date Banded 11/27 221 pounds Todays Date 12/3 215 pounds

I awoke this morning starving. My stomach was making so much noise. I was dreaming of sauages and pancakes mmmm eggs. I started to cry. I am so hungry. Why do I have to be a fat kid? I went and jumped on the scale and saw that I lost 6 lbs. I thought okay I will make some oatmeal and blend it with extra milk. I will be fine. Its worth it. Date Banded 11/27 221 pounds Todays Date 12/3 215 pounds

Alright It sounds like you hubby might be on board with you! Is he over weight? Would this be something you could do together? I am so glad you two talked. I wanted to tell you a " my friend" story. My friends family is all over weight and against GB/LB, but my friends mother secretly did it (she is a nurse at Kaiser) She told her family after the fact. All her daughters have since then fallowed her and ether were banded or had gastirc. They are all so happy and according to them thier only regret is that they did not do it sooner. Ask as many questions as you can think of at your seminar especialy the ones you think your husband would want to know the answer to. Good luck girl. Bandina

It has been four days since my surgery. I was banded 11/28, and I went to work today. I feel fine, just tierd:notagree . I would do anything for food:hungry: food, food, just a little morsil. I thought I would have trouble not drinking wine on the weekends, but I can give a F#*& less about drinking. I am hungery. I know this too will pass, but damn it sucks.