Chicago friends

[Amelia40 0]

Either location is fine with me. I live between 355 and 294I can take either one south.

Looking forward to meeting everone.

[Inner_me 1]

Initially when we set the time, we were thinking it was for a Saturday get together. Because it's on Sunday, I'm sure you can change the time if it works for everyone else.

[momof4kids 0]

Hi, I have just been approved for Lap-Band surgery and I have been making all of my pre-op appointments. I live in the Fox-Valley area and I'm going to Dr. Batty to have it done. I do have some questions about things that I didn't see on this sight yet. How long does a person have the band in them? Do you gain weight right back when it's taken out?

I was hoping that I wouldn't be hungry but, it sounds like everyone is after the swelling goes down after surgery. Also, what happens when you get a stomache virus and you vommit a lot? Is it dangerous? Does it hurt

bad? Has anyone died from the shock of the drastic change in caloric intake or had a heart attack? I'm trying to get as much info as possible.

I have 4 children and 2 of them as mental disabilities that will need care for the rest of their lives and I need to be around for a long time.

Thanks very much!

[piercedqt78 658]

Hi, I have just been approved for Lap-Band surgery and I have been making all of my pre-op appointments. I live in the Fox-Valley area and I'm going to Dr. Batty to have it done. I do have some questions about things that I didn't see on this sight yet. How long does a person have the band in them? Do you gain weight right back when it's taken out?

I was hoping that I wouldn't be hungry but, it sounds like everyone is after the swelling goes down after surgery. Also, what happens when you get a stomache virus and you vommit a lot? Is it dangerous? Does it hurt

bad? Has anyone died from the shock of the drastic change in caloric intake or had a heart attack? I'm trying to get as much info as possible.

I have 4 children and 2 of them as mental disabilities that will need care for the rest of their lives and I need to be around for a long time.

Thanks very much!

The band is meant to be in the body for life. I was hungry after surgery, before my adjustmnet, but being properly restricted helped. If the bad is removed you have a 50/50 shot at gaining the weight back. If you resume normal eating habits you will regain, if you have learned to eat right and actually do follow the new eating style, you can maintain the weightloss. I keep medication to prevent vomiting on hand at ALL times. I had a stomach flu last year and ended up in the ER unable to stop the dry heaves, they gave me something by IV and I was fine. I have never heard of anyone dying from lack of calories. A heart attack is possible if you have heart problems and are high risk, however most doctors do pre-op testing to make sure the heart and lungs are ok for surgery. There are some very small risks with ANY surgery, I was told the risk of banding was the same as having tonsils out, or appendix surgery. The anastesia was the main risk. I too have a special needs child and feel I am better able to care for her now that I have lost so much weight. Feel free to ask any questions you may have, also consider joining us for lunch. ~Mandy

[melissa0915 0]

Hi, I have just been approved for Lap-Band surgery and I have been making all of my pre-op appointments. I live in the Fox-Valley area and I'm going to Dr. Batty to have it done. I do have some questions about things that I didn't see on this sight yet. How long does a person have the band in them? I think they are trying to say you can keep the band for life however my surgeon said the longest band in history is around 15 years old. Since it is still a relatively new surgery, i think you can't be for certain how long one band will last. If in 20 years i need another band put in, i would do it. Do you gain weight right back when it's taken out? Like previously mentioned, the band is a tool and i am sure from reading on this site you have heard that people gain weight and lose weight all the time with the band. The band doesn't fix any of your mental problems with eating...i didn't even know i had them until after the band:)

I was hoping that I wouldn't be hungry but, it sounds like everyone is after the swelling goes down after surgery. You will always "get" hungry but your band will tell you when you have enough to eat. Also, what happens when you get a stomache virus and you vommit a lot? Fortunately i haven't had to deal with that but i just had a virus where i was coughing my head off. My family dr gave me codeine which really didn't do a lot. Is it dangerous? Does it hurt

bad? Has anyone died from the shock of the drastic change in caloric intake or had a heart attack? i have heard of instances where people become malnourished...you can have a weight problem yet be malnourished. It doesn't happen for a while. Your body has an amazing capacity to adjust to the things you do to it. Getting dehydrated is the big thing to watch for...that could lead to an electrolyte imbalance leading to a heart attack. The possibilities are there for anything...you have to always watch what you are doign and take care of your body. Your body will tell you what it needs. As for shock of decreased calories...get enough Protein and you'll be fine. I'm trying to get as much info as possible.

I have 4 children and 2 of them as mental disabilities that will need care for the rest of their lives and I need to be around for a long time.

Thanks very much! I can tell you after losing 40 pounds and working out 3 times a week, i feel so much better. I could only think that it will help you be around for a longer time. You just have to be diligent in taking care of yourself and realizing when to tell others no i am doing this for me. Best of luck! We are here for all your questions-feel free to join us for lunch to get more info!

[Veggestyle 0]

Hello all, unfortunately, I will not be able to make it this weekend b/c of my parents coming to visit (which is not bad) i am just sorry that I cant make it again!

[lala 0]

What are the final plans?

[soniacan 0]

did we want to meet earlier then at the panera in oak brook ? 1?

[piercedqt78 658]

1 pm at the Oak Brook Panera tomorrow Right?

[lala 0]

okie-dokie!

[soniacan 0]

Morning friends!

Did we "talk" once about maybe doing a clothes swamp at lunch?

I have a couple of work pants size 22W i think - could anyone use them?

See u tomorrow!

[piercedqt78 658]

My babysitter just canceled for tomorrow. I will see if I can get someone else, but I might not be able to make it. ~Mandy

[soniacan 0]

think the icy rain will continue? should we reschedule?

[piercedqt78 658]

Here is the next 24 hours forcast...

Tonight: Snow, sleet or freezing rain this evening, windy with the wintry mix changing to all sleet and freezing rain overnight. Significant icing likely. Low 27F. Winds ESE at 20 to 30 mph. 1 to 2 inches of snow expected.

Tomorrow: Rain mixed with sleet in the morning will become a mix of rain and snow in the afternoon. Temps nearly steady in the low to mid 30s. Winds ESE at 20 to 30 mph. About one inch of snow expected.

Tomorrow night: Cloudy with some light snow. Low 27F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Snow accumulating 1 to 2 inches.

[pugchick 1]

Sorry guys, I have to cancel for tomorrow. Hopefully I can make it next time. Have fun!