Banders #7

[Debbie3sons 1,936]

Thank you everyone it's amazing what a little war paint ( makeup ) hides & van do to this face Lol but Thank you anyway.

[2muchfun 8,927]

Debbie, so good to see you doing so well. You're an inspiration to all who take this journey one day at a time. So many(me) expect it all to happen in just a few months.

[gowalking 10,790]

Just wanted to show you all the picture of me and Julian taken at our company Christmas party. I still have the picture of me at the party back in 2011 when I was probably 250 or so lbs. and had such trouble standing during the cocktail hour due to my knee and hip pain. I don't know how many times I can say thank goodness I got this WLS.

[Seraphina Valentina 9]

Today I am 10 days post op Lap band. I have a few questions that I was hoping someone could shed some light on for me.

First let me tell you a little about what my doc's post op orders are for me at this point. I am on thick liquids now till Friday when I begin mushys. I have been having a Protein drink for Breakfast and cream Soups for lunch and dinner. If I am hungry in between I eat SF Jello. My first fill is scheduled for 2/5. Here are my questions:

1) Will this gas in my tummy ever go away? Will I always be gassy and bloated? I don't have the pain in my shoulder gas anymore just in my tummy.

2) I only have a BM like once a week. Is this normal 10 days post op? Should I take a stool softener to help? I walk everyday now 2+ miles and drink fluids.

3)I have quit losing weight for 4 days now. I only eat about 400-500 a day and exercise. Just seems like the scale should move some.

I love this site and Thank you in advance for any insight on these questions. I go for my 1st follow up tomorrow to see my surgeon.

[Debbie3sons 1,936]

@@gowalking you don't look 250 or so in the pic , but really hasn't it been better since making our decisions to get banded ,, I know We are enjoying life so much more now , now just wandering who Julian is , I'm not sure that's all.

[Debbie3sons 1,936]

Thank you everyone it's amazing what a little war paint ( makeup ) hides & can do to this face Lol but Thank you anyway.

Thank you everyone it's amazing what a little war paint ( makeup ) hides & can do to this face Lol but Thank you anyway.

[Sharpie 3,306]

okay you northerners.. WE actually got snow flurries here in Sunny Florida.. You know we were freaking out. but they didn't close schools or interstates.. I am not a cold weather person, that is why I live here. I feel bad for you all when it gets to the point of closing cities and transportation. We have had that problem with hurricanes. I like the comments about what to stock up on.. I think I would have to do yogurt, cheese, eggs and definitely coffee..

p.s. Debbie your son is very handsome, I know you are proud of him .

[Sharpie 3,306]

Just wanted to show you all the picture of me and Julian taken at our company Christmas party. I still have the picture of me at the party back in 2011 when I was probably 250 or so lbs. and had such trouble standing during the cocktail hour due to my knee and hip pain. I don't know how many times I can say thank goodness I got this WLS.

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lovely photo Liz. he is a nice looking guy. So happy for you and yes I thank God every day for my band. I ran into a friend in Walmart today she walked past me.. I had my boots and a fringy sweater on (I thought it was cold 45 deg. lol) she said omg you look wonderful. made me feel good and I told her honestly I feel great except coping with my husband's death day to day . She said you have never looked better.. yippee..

[kathousefl 62]

Where do you live, Sharpie?

[gowalking 10,790]

@@gowalking you don't look 250 or so in the pic , but really hasn't it been better since making our decisions to get banded ,, I know We are enjoying life so much more now , now just wandering who Julian is , I'm not sure that's all.

Sorry if I confused you Deb. I'm 125 in this picture taken a few weeks ago. I was 250 lbs. four years ago.. Julian is the BF. I thought it would b nice to have you guys see a picture of him.

[Julie norton 2,850]

@@gowalking you don't look 250 or so in the pic , but really hasn't it been better since making our decisions to get banded ,, I know We are enjoying life so much more now , now just wandering who Julian is , I'm not sure that's all.

liz

Perfect little black dress.... And now we can get a visual picture of your bf when you mention him. Looks like you were having fun.

[Debbie3sons 1,936]

No problem I have a REAL bad memory & get confused REALLY EASILY any how.

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Aw Liz, that's a wonderful picture! You are both great looking people. And so happy too!

[Sharpie 3,306]

Where do you live, Sharpie?

I live in North Florida about 45 minutes North of Gainesville, Go Gators...

[kathousefl 62]

Where do you live, Sharpie?

I live in North Florida about 45 minutes North of Gainesville, Go Gators...

I cannot believe you got flurries. That is pretty cool. I am in the Tampa area, and there was frost on my car yesterday morning.