bastianpr

Hey fellow banders! Well its been almost 6 months and i've gone down 60 #, off all medications. I'm happy but not completely content just yet. Goal is a solid 185 lean muscle. I'll get there. But in the mean time I have become so active and loving life. But I am wondering if anyone knows the answer to these questions? 1.) Are we allowed to get into Mixed Martial Arts? 2.) Can we Scuba Dive? 3.) How about sky diving? 4.) Is the band always going to be so visible through the skin? 5.) What are the rules regarding getting hit in the area of the band when playing contact sports? Everyones help is appreciated! Bastian- A changed Man

LMAO, yeah could be. I've been embarrassed by it all but what are we going to do right?! Nice to meet you Diana. I decided upon the surgery because I was afraid of getting any larger and becoming diabetic. I hope to drop to 170 of lean muscle because i continue to exercise. I don't know what happened to my body but all of a sudden although I exercised I kept on putting on the lbs. Thankfully this is reversible and hopefully i will get back to my original weight through this method while completely changing my diet of the foods I have been eating. Im at 290 lbs now so I am shooting for June 2012 to be at my goal weight. I spoke to the Dr. today and he tells me all the symptons we have been mentioning are normal and that not everyone get the same ones or combinations but to relax. He actually suggested that I monitor my breathing because part of the issue may be due to the breathing in combination with my movements so I figured i'd let you know that since no one else has mentioned it. Well best of luck. Keep me posted on your progress and know that support is always available to those who ask. Luis

Hello Folks! I too was banded 11/29/10 and still aching this Thursday 12/2/10 but getting better. Gas, heartburn feeling, bending, hiccups and sometimes severe pain by the largest incision is felt. The liquid diet is a killer and i'm running out of things with flavor to drink down. My biggest issue is distinguishing discomforts from fullness, eating too quickly or temp of foods (liquids). I also despise the feeling of hunger and rumbling of my stomach. Best of luck to us all!