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Ok First of All I don't understand why everybody is talking like they are an expert here. so you have the band four weeks and all of a sudden you know everything? you have some self control now? why didn't you before??! this is a support group and WE (fat people) come here for support not to be criticized not be made feel small because already know that we are making bad choices. I agree that you aren't making the BEST choices and that you have to remind yourself why you wanted the band in the first place. go to your local support group, talk to your nutritionist. find foods that fill you up yet are nutritious at the same time. your stomach is supposed to go just like it was pre-surgery, that means its healing (that is if there is no Fluid in the band). nevertheless, I reccommend eating foods that are nutritiously satisfying and don't leave you hungry. one thing I have learned lately (i'm only 4weeks out), but I read this post and i'm learning, that we need to stop looking for the physical satisfaction. we know how much we need to eat, well lets eat that. my nutritionist doesn't believe in starving oneself and making yourself miserable, but if you feel hungry in between meals, drink a Protein shake, eat some greek (low fat/high in protein) yogurt, cottage cheese, etc. (now this is from my nutrtionist yours might be different but you get the idea) sorry for the rant but im not a fan of the TOUGH LOVE many people choose to express. I'm not an expert as I've stated before i'm only four weeks out, but this is a lLEARNING process for all of us.

im 22 !!!!! this was the year I was ready to do something!!!! 22 is my year

Hey guys, well it has been two weeks since my surgery (Dec 7) and I have to say that even though it has only been two weeks it has been quite a journey. I have lost 38 pounds so far!!!!!!!! Its insane because I've never lost that much weight before without giving up but this time is different and I am not giving up. I have been to work so far which makes my days go faster (still on protein shakes will be starting mushies in countdown...2days!!!!) . I know that most of the weight loss is attributed to the liquid diet but the fact that I've even had the will power to stay on liquids is amazing to myself. when it comes to hunger I'll be honest that I have not been hungry and have definitely had a hard time getting in the 60 grams of protein because I just feel so full. They say drink clear liquids in-between your shakes but that feels me up. I guess I shouldn't complain...but I def need to up my protein intake because I have been getting dizzy spells when I get up so I know thats attributed to the lack of protein. NOW IF YOU ARE SENSITIVE PLEASE DO NOT CONTINUE READING AND SKIP THE NEXT SENTENCE! now I like to be honest and honest I will be...my only problem has been...going to the bathroom. Im used to going twice a day and I miss that satisfying feeling I feel every morning and night. It was pure discomfort and def made everything else pale in comparison. Nevertheless, everything has been going wonderful. my incisions are healing and doing ok. sometimes I forget I even have the band like when I went to a party and brought the house down. I will all the best to my fellow December bandsters, and to all my future bandsters trust me when I tell you and I didn't believe it before either but your day will be here before you know it. always a pleasure

good luck!!!!!!! trust me it gets better everyday!!!!!!

so It has been two days since my born band day and I have to say I am feeling pretty good. now I'm not jumping and doing tons of work like other people make it seem...but I am moving around, being able to get up easier and faster. BUT!!!!! the best thing of all was that I was able to sleep with only waking up once in the night because I could sleep on my side (with some heavy cushions). Now I'm a stomach sleeper, so sleeping on my back was torture thinking about it and that first night oh man...if that was a foreshadowing I don't think I would ever sleep again. but man it felt good.<div><br></div><div>I've been walking around the house a lot and I'm actually going out later to walk around the store. the gas has gone down, less shoulder pain. a little pain at the incision sites but nothing too unbearable. Now I have a pain buster call an On Q-pump which I don't know if everybody else had but it delivers pain directly to the pain site so that I'm pretty sure help. the only only downside is that I can't shower till it comes off (which should be coming off tomorrow). I had my protein shake for breakfast (which took me like an 1hr and a haf but I'm having some trouble drinking the one for lunch...I'm just not hungry. honestly who can think about food because I sure haven't.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>well I don't have anything else to share....I write this not only for me to remember this journey but also for those of you who will be going through it soon. I was in the position you were and I always looked for post that gave me an idea of what I would be going through. </div><div><br></div><div>I will continue if you desire but if not its ok and inform me and will keep these private <img src="http://www.lapbandtalk.com/public/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif" alt="" class="bbc_emoticon"></div><div><hr> </div>

wow 500 cals...look let me tell you something this stage of it sucks. and don't beat yourself up...look I'm pretty sure we are all strong people but food is our weakness. if it wasn't I would say confidently that NONE of us would be here. now I'm only 2 days post up but I was where you are just a week ago and I can tell you that I wasn't this strong person who made the best decisions all the time. but I was fortunate enough to have tell me its ok...now move on....now I also had a person tell me that maybe I wasn't ready for surgery and even though she was trying to be nice and honest (which I appreciate) it motivated me and always made sure to remind myself every time I was put in the position of make the good and bad choice. YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!!! the headaches, the pain, and everything goes away...don't dwell on it...try to keep yourself busy...I know you say your tired to go to class but force yourself to go to class to distract yourself...don't dwell on the fact that you don't have energy and just look at the list of things you have to do and do it.!! god luck!

Well guys, I can officially post in the post-op section!!!!!!! i am beyond happy that I got it done. I got it yesterday 12/7 at 7:45am and was out of the hospital by 4:30pm. I won't lie to you. when I first woke up OMG I was in pain, and not my abdominal area but my shoulders. It was tolerable but it was def something I was not expecting. anyways to get up from the anesthesia I was wiggling my fingers, toes, head, anything I could to fight the sleepiness. I thought before just having the surgery was enough and that it didn't matter who was there but man oh man thank god my family is stubborn because I was happy to see them in my room. the doctor told me everything went great and the he also had to do a hernia repair, which personally I expected since its pretty common nowadays. I def told the nurses when I was in pain. they brought me 30ccs of water which I was to drink per hour. that first cup sure taught me a lesson because I drank it in less than five minutes and man did I feel it come back up again. I ended up throwing it up. One thing I'll tell you is that walking and sleeping are two of God's greatest invention because both, in addition to medicine were the only thing that made feel better. so I don't want to make this so long, but it is 8:15 the next day and let's just say it's getting better with time. It is definitely and adjustment not being able to do what I want to do like I'm used to but the pain sure lets me know I can't. but with the 23 pounds I lost pre-op (I am a big guy) it has motivated me to keep going and see this through !!! hope to share more with you guys!!!! good luck to the future bandsters!!!

I don't know if guys had a hernia repair as well but I did and man oh man were my shoulders in pain!!! I won't lie I was expecting 'gas' pains but not like what I expected. nevertheless, I told my nurses and the situation went away eventually. I find the more I move the better I feel. day 2 and staying strong

I started my journey in the beginning of september and I was approved by october 31 and had surgery dec 7 (Still can't believe it). I got everything that needed to be send by the end of september. I was also fortunate to have an insurance specialist on my side who has a lot of experience and according to her "you get approved one way or another!" lol....good luck and I wish you the best and just never lose faith!!

that's so true camille...the wait is I think the most unbearable of this whole process...(to me personally)...granted there were situations where I cheated and I shouldn't have but its like other bandster, pre- and post op told me...don't dwell on the past...yes you cheated, wasn't the best decision but learn from it and move on..I wish you all the best on your journey and I welcome you to please let me know how it goes..

good luck!!!!!!!!!! im due at the hospital at 6am for a 7:45 surgery!!!!! its been a while!!! December Bandsters are here!!!!! and we're here to say!

I'm more the disappointed in myself than ever before. I honestly thought that I had more self-control. my surgery is dec. 7 and I'm excited yet I can't seem to follow the rules. I drink my shake for breakfast and lunch and come around dinner i'm so tired of being bloated and not satisfied and of not chewing but sipping that I make myself a turkey sandwich. granted is not the worst choice but the fact that i'm on the pre-op diet with specific guidelines makes it a bad choice. I just.....ugh...so frustrated and wouldn't really want to mess up my surgery. I try to look on the positive (lost 13 pounds so far) but its a little hard when you let yourself down.... sorry for venting....

December 7th!!!!! approved!!! tests all look good!!!cleared by doctor!!! good luck to all on thanksgiving!!! its going to be hard lol

I went thru that...Im being banded now and I'll tell you that I ate everything in the book...all the fast food I could stuff myself with...but now that the date is getting closer..I'm starting to say goodbye and get serious about this. I've started the pre-op diet even though the doctor hasn't told me and I'll tell you that with the shakes I have more energy than before. when it comes to the gym, I see that I'm not as tired as I would normally be. but I've noticed the change which motivates me even more. you can do it. ween it out...little by little so you don't miss it!

so, one month before my actual surgery and two weeks before my actual pre-op diet I actually started drinking protein shakes, not to only get used to it, but to make it a habit so by the time the surgery comes it will be second nature. I drink two shakes a day, one for breakfast and one for lunch, and have a low carb dinner. I also started going to the gym for 30 mins a day to prepare it for whats to come:smile2: I will say that shakes are so much better than what I was expecting. I drink muscle milk light, reccommended by my nutritionist and also bought an EAS ready to drink to get a variety. the EAS is made with water so it doesn't taste too good, but the muscle milk light with skim milk and ice cubes. I'm in heaven and there is a vanilla shake! the first say I will be honest. I cheated at lunch and drank the shake at lunch and then some. I felt so guilty the rest of the day. well the next day I told myself I was going to do it and I did. and I've noticed that even though work is exhausting and doing the 30 min workout (to begin) is tiring. I wake up the next day with some much energy. I'm not as sore, nor as tired as I would normally be. It is so much motivation to just keep going. I would def like to give so much props to all of those who have gone thru it and keep doing it because this is def self-discipline to the max. :scared2:

It has been a journey to decide to get lap band but when I finally decided oh man did I decide. I got everything done within the first month after my first seminar. I was going crazy because I finished everything but still did not have the insurance approval, and without it, it wasn't real to me that it was happening. on October 31, 2010 the insurance specialist called me and informed me that I was approved and that my surgery will officially be on Dec. 7. I'm sorry to ramble but reading all of your stories have inspired me to share mine. I hope to update you guys on my journey and inspire others just like ALL of you have inspired me. It was inspirational to read your stories and hear about your ups and downs. I appreciate the support this community has and I hope to give back:thumbup:

thank you guys!!!!! I always make it a rule to give myself something every year and this it. a new life! this is what I love about this community!!! the love and support! we don't know each other but this support and understanding we all have is the best thing. I have a lot of support from the people around me but is different when they are not in the same position I am.

Dec. 7 Here!!!!!!!!! so close yet so far.... excited to join this community of lap band!!!