BandDiva

Hey 'yall I was wondering, my husband went and bought me some soup and I was noticing it says add water or milk. Can we add milk? I was thinking Milk might be important in the cheddar cheese soup. (I would hate to eat watery cheese soup) LOL Thanks for letting me know! I am down 6 lbs since my surgery last Friday 10/10. Which, I expect it to maybe go up a little when I start on soups. But, I feel great! Just ready for something a little different!

If you are questioning yourself, you are not ready. But, you could be like Joy3 and get 6 months or a year down the road and be in the same place you are today. Have you read Dr. Ortiz's book? It really helped me and comforted my decision. For me, I knew that it was going to take THE BAND to stop this obesity from getting anyworse. I diet, gain, diet, gain! How good is that for you? Not at all! I knew gastric by pass was not an option (my aunt died 2 days after having it) That left lapband as my choice. Now, here I am 5 days after surgery and I KNOW that I made the right decision. I was a little freaked out at first, and definitely did not want to say good by to MY FOOD! But, I ignored my fears and stopped making excuses. I put the band off for over 2 years, please don't be like me. Think it through and ask yourself, can I REALLY lose weight and keep it off FOREVER or do I need a tool to help me? And whatever you do, don't fool yourself. Be honest with yourself. I really hope the best for you!

I would call Sprint and ask them. I have TMobile and just had to ask them to add that coverage area to my plan while I was there and my phone worked then.

I would try to lose what you can before then. Have you called Dr. Miranda and told her? I would do that!

Mobile Alabama....Boy do I have some memories on the Florida coast (very close to Mobile). We spent every summer on the beach when I was a kid! Yeah, I ate a lot of seafood there too.

I am the daughter of a CAJUN! We love oysters on the half shell! We really had no choice growing up! lol But, I like them fried too! So, Jude....You are not alone! hehe

Congrats! I was banded last Friday! I had a hiatal also! I guess it is true, 1 out of 5 people have that and never know it! WOW! I hope you get to feeling better real soon! Don't worry, the liquid diet is not all that bad. Atleast I have been so far and I am on my 5th day!

Stormy, I have always ate in a hurry and had big bites as well. But, I am planning to cut everything up before I start eating. I would try that. That way you have it the size it needs to be before you get started. Luckily, I have a husband that is a very slow eater so he has promised to help me with eating slow. I know you can do it girl.

No, you can not have carbonated beverages. It stretches your pouch! If you must have one, you have to wait atleast 6 months and they must then be a treat. But, if I were you, I would plan on just getting them out of your diet for good. )

LOL, I am sorry to worry yall! I took a shower. I think I have a habit of just saying "gonna take a bath" when I am bathing of some sort. But no, I did hear him say wait 3 weeks for a bath so all it good. )

yes, the port side is very tender. gas hasn't been too bad. Just some in the center of my chest & it hits every now and then. went shopping on revolution today. Got in plenty of walking, now I am taking a bath. Going to chillout and watch tv.

Hey everyone!! Thanks for all the well wishes for all of us. We are doing great. ALTHOUGH, I had to weight all day and started really freaking out that all my friends were behind closed doors. There I was still sitting in the lobbysmelling the aroma of coffee.....boy was that tough! lol Seems like all of us are saying the same thing, hard to get out of bed because of the port being so sore. But other than that we are good to go! We all had a goodnights sleep. We will be heading over to the Lucerana in a bit! :girl_dance: CONGRATS TO THE 10/10 BANDSTERS :[/b]:girl_dance:

Hey Cara! I feel great! They are supposed to be here in 30 minutes to pick us up! Last night I figured I might as well get used to chicken broth, so that is what I had as my last meal! lol I did go to the Italian place and had a very early lunch. (but didn't over do it) Anyway, I will get back on here when I can! Thanks! (thanks everyone for the well wishes! ) Dana~

Hey everyone! Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who has encouraged me and who has become a wonderful friend over the last month! I know this is going to be a great journey & I am so glad I have all of you here to call my friends and help me along the way. I know I can count on you all, and I hope you know I am here for you too! So, I went to the OCC today saw Dr. Miranda weighed and took my blood. Now, I am relaxing at the Lucerna & going to head out to do a little bit of shopping. If any of you get here tonight who are having surgery tomorrow, I am in Room 217 if you wanna ring me up, I would love to meet you down in the lobby! They pick us all up at 7am in the morning! I am so excited I don't know what to do! This day has finally arrived!!! WOOHOO! I will update you when I can! Dana~

DITTO all the way, Julie! Heidi, You will be in my daily prayers....and I mean that. Just know you have a group of friends here who are always here for you & we can always be a phone call away. XOXO~ Dana

Have you asked the OCC if they have Dr's they recommend in Alasksa? IF not, talk to Lori and see if she has some. THere is another lap band forum called lapbandtalk.com (you might want to join that one) I went in and entered alaska fill doctors in the search field and saw this one...... I have the best fill Dr. Dr. Leland Jones of Medical Park Family Care (Anchorage) will do lap band patients and doesnt care where you had your surgery. He charges $195 which is the cheapest I have found. He doesnt use fluro but if you need xrays or whatever he will set you up. His phone number is (907) 279-8486, His office is on corner of Lake Otis and Northern Lights. Never takes long to get in to see him. You have plenty of time to find someone, no worries! )

How do you know it was implanted in correctly? Did you just take this word from a Dr? There would be more of a chance of it slippling because of something done in your diet?

HA! That is awesome! WAY TO GO, GIRL! Sounds like me and the TEXAS STATE FAIR this time of year...... Corn Dogs, Funnel cakes, French Frys, Turkey Legs, Carmel Apples, Roasted Corn, Sausage on a Stick......need I say more???? NOT ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WILL BE ON LIQUIDS!!!! LMAO!! I did this on purpose (scheduling my surgery this time of year, lol)

When you read about the Lapband Surgery you do know that there can be risks and they are very low. It is very unfortunate that it happened to you. There are many people on this forum that have had babies with no problems. However, it does not make your situation any less important. Dr. Ortiz is an amazing Doctor! Congratulations on your new baby & wish you the best!

Yes, best of luck ladies! =D> You are making the best decision for your health! Way to Go!

Obesity, Diabeties and Heart Disease is all through my family. My father is over 300 lbs, I am 279 and have struggled ALL my life. My Dads sister was also over 300 lbs and at 56 years old decided to have gastric by pass. 2 days later her body went into toxic shock and she died in the hosptial. I am convinced that the lapband is the safest weight loss procedure. I am having my surgery one week from tomorrow. I am very excited! I think if you make the commitment to work with the band, you will lose the weight forever!

Oh, I didn't realize you were in Amarillo! Well, I will let you know how it goes with me the first week of December! ) Best of Luck to you!

Ya know, now that I think about it. I had another surgery, and no one every called. So, maybe it is normal. But, I don't think it is right that Julie wasn't called back from her call with her problem with her Fill. That can be dangerous.