jenleigh526

I had my lapband removed in an emergency surgery on July 12. (laparoscopically) the removal wasn't bad however I am not comfortable lifting anything over 20 lbs or so. I am able to work (desk job) and do most everything. I plan to get back in the gym this week slowly. Best of luck.

@nicole74 I did body pump today. I so was not ready for that but I will continue to try it.

Banded 12/14 and currently at about 230. I am going to Zumba and some cardio. I took a weight class today and my whole body hurts. just curious what others who have seen results did at the beginning for exercise? How long before you could really see a difference?

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My favorite is eas carb advantage strawberry. I buy the four premixed at Publix for $5 (1.25 per meal) they sell these everywhere (even walgreens). I have my first fill this week and will have to do liquids after and plan to use this again.

I can understand. I was banded 12-14 and lost preop and 1 week post op. Nothing week 2 and week 3 I'm the same despite low calorie intake and exercise. I have two thoughts, quite possibly we are gaining muscle from exercising. And if you have no restriction, the tool is there but not yet ready for use. Meaning you have a band but until you get a fill it's not really doing much after your swelling went down from surgery. Hang in there. I am confident it will happen.

Look up referred pain. I was banded 12-14 and just went fr my 2 week post op appt. Surgeon said it is likely tubing from band touching diaphragm. Your body signals pain through left shoulder. It should ease over time.

I joined!! Thanks for setting this up looks like a great motivational tool.

I just got wii Zumba too. It's great! I think a variety keeps you motivated. I have the wii fit but break a strong sweat with Zumba.

I am relieved that we are all in the same boat. I too was banded yesterday. The gas pains for me are all on the left side. I've been snoozing off and on today and walking in between. The walking does help. Also drinking fluids and Gas-X strips have helped. As soon as I woke from surgery the port incision was the first thing I felt. I took the dressing off today and left the steristrips on. Believe it or not it feels better without my belly taped down. Hang in there gang, I know we will all be doing cartwheels in no time.

You guys were right. It was small sips and I did just fine!

I'm banded! Home and sore but doing very well. So much easier than the 2 c-sections and 1 kidney stone surgeries I've had before. No sickness post op either. Thanks for all the concern and prayers from everyone