JustCarla 1 Posted April 11, 2008 Hi my name is Carla, or JustCarla. I got my new band this last week, and I'm healing up fine. I was hungry after about 3 days, but I'm on soft foods now, and seem to be doing just fine. I have more problems with just "wanting to eat" than I actually do with hunger. I got two bits of advice from my doctor, Dr. Alana Chock at the NWWLS, 1. if you're thinking about food, take a walk. and 2. Listen to your lap band, it'll let you know. So, I'm going for walks, my dogs love that (I have 4 Chihuahua), and I'm trying to "listen" to my band. I'm new at this. I'm over 50, had my weight problems my entire life. I need to get my health in order or suffer a lot more issues! I have the beginings of several other major health problems, that I don't want! And I need a change, I need to get my self-esteem up off the floor. We'll see. :redface: Carla Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*susan* 1,709 Posted April 11, 2008 Hi and welcome to LBT Carla! You have made an excellent choice for improving your health by getting the band, I know you will love the changes you will see take place over the next year or so. If you have any questions, please let us know. We are all here to help and support one another. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sholloway61 0 Posted April 11, 2008 hey carla, i had my band placed on april 1st,but not yet on soft foods good, they make my stomach gasses.so im back on broth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
losingjusme 12 Posted April 11, 2008 hi Carla, welcome to LBT. walking is a great form of exercise and a wonderful diversion! :sad_smile: congrats on being banded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kathystrick 3 Posted April 11, 2008 Hi Carla! Welcome to LBT and good luck to you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brattyone808 0 Posted April 13, 2008 Great job Carla, I was banded 03/31/08 and am loving it, I have received some excellent advice and support on this site and know you too will find much love and support here as well, again welcome my friend, Roz. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
preciousmgal 0 Posted April 13, 2008 hELLO cARLA,,,,hANG IN THERE.. i AM GOING TO HAVE MINE AROUND THE 1ST WEEK IN MAY.... lETS GET THIS WEIGHT OFF. i AM 53....kEE ME POSTED ON HOW YOU ARE DOING..... aRE U SORE? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites