angelav

Thats wonderful everyone. Yes I went to do Taebo yesterday and the tape popped who uses vcr's anymore.So I ended up doing step aerobics. Today early I went hiking with my sister for a long time.I probably over did it but I feel great.( for now) I know I will be pulling > out the ben-gay lol. Lets see who else keeps there word.

I was not filled yet so my restriction was hardly there at that point anyway but I did feel some major pain the next two days.

Hi everyone I just wanted to post something about one of the most important things to do with the lap band.....work out! I hear alot of people talking about food choices but no excersise.I will post everytime I do something ,if it's walking,biking,stepaerobics, or taebo.This will keep me on point knowing that other people will be looking for the post everyday to make sure I keep my word.I will commit to 45 minutes of excersise 5 days a week. I not only want to loose weight I want a killer body. Who else is with me. btw I am about to do 45 minutes of taebo right now.

You would be surprised alot of thoughts become things so the more you think the port flipped the more likely thats what it did. Think positively until you know for sure. You may have just aggravated it. I did situps too soon and had a similar experience that turned out to be nothing. Remember thoughts are things. Still I will pray for you

That is soooo funny. I had the same problem. It smells like vomit excuse my french. so I also use flinstones. LOL

Jersey was great. I was just filled so I don't really know how restricted I am. I am filled 2.2ccs. I am drinking clear liquids. Question when you were on the liquid phase did you do clear or did you have any kind of liquid. example tomato soup. :-?

What kind of liquids clear or not. I just had my fill today .I had to use fill centers i forgot to ask did they mean clear liquids or can i have tomato soup.

I got my first fill today by a fill center in new jersey.I really wanted to go back to TJ but fianances would not permit.So i was very uneasy about going locally. I went it wasa pretty good experience. I only got stuck one timeand i feel restriction with a cup of liquid. They put 2.2ccs in my band and I definatley feel restriction.They did not use flourobut I felt they did a pretty good job ,still though if you can afford it i would recommend going bad to occ. I will keep you posted on restriction after I start solids again. > start 197lbs surgery weight 188lbs 4/9/07 first fill weight 167lbs 6/11/07 goal weight 130lbs

Lisa Hi its Angela we were banded the same day. I am scheduled for a fill monday.Itsnot at the occ though could not afford air fare.so i am going to Jersey> I am a little scared because its not the occ but they do have flouro so I am pretty confident. Thanx for the great post as usual

i was banded 4/9/07 and was scheduled for a fill. but when the time came i did not go because i still feel very restricted. I have read alot that you have no restriction until your first fill i beg to diffe.I cant imagine making this band tighter. I lost 35lbs so far

Do they have any experimaental stuff for adults . My sister wants it but can not afford it #-o

I can tell you exactly what not to do.I was banded 4/9/07.I followed every rule. I lost 30lbs so far. I love the band.but one day in fact my first day on solids i thought I was chewing well and taking small bites , however theband thought diffrent. I had such a painful experience waiting for the food to pass through the band.Until finally pbing gross. after I felt better and was afraid to eat after that. Now I make my plate like a 1 yr old litterally . Everything is arounnd the size of my pinky

Hi Mary Jane, I am Angela Valentine. I was banded byDr. Ortiz in tj Mexico 4/9/07.The band is awesome. So far I lost 21lbs. I look diffrent already. Other people around me are now changing there eating habits. However i am on my way to the second week of liquids. Doing just fine, feeling full. only challenge Head hunger. That you have to work on. Commercials don't help so you have to change a little. Walk instead of watching tv. Anyway welcome >

Me too it's not that I am hungry, just tired of not chewing. I am around people eating all the time and it's annoying. Next weekwe start. I cant wait =D>

I've been on the forum for a while and just noticed this. I have the same liquid vitamins and the smell of it makes me naseues. Iam thinking of trying flinstones. because now i am avoiding taking them

he is greathe is so proud and supportive. I am so happy for you you looked radiant. Keep up the good work. =D>

Well hello Lisav It's Angelav. I got banded the same day as you. I had no idea the post's I was reading before I got there was you. Now that I know I am happy to hear from you.I had almost the exact same experience .the only diffrence is I came with someone and I did not have to check out.Instead of gas i have tenderness around the port area.I also thought it was a breeze. starting weight 195 after preop187 9days post op 175 grand total 20 lbs thats crazy I have not had that much weight loss since phen fen. but this is permanent. I too am committed to making this work. Great to hear from u lisa =D>

No I am sure you can bring it back but you probably won't have any use for them here.

No I did not get a chance to shop. My husband and I just relaxed and walked to help the healing. As far as money goes I spent us dollars sometimes I got change in pesos but I got rid of it in time.It is a beautiful place. I can't wait to go back for my fill. Although it doesnt feel like I need anything else. But I did make an appt just in case I loose restriction later.

I am great, I just got back home and the surgery was wonderful. I feel full, I feel I have a new lease on life and I am in total control of my weight in the future. Everyone there was so hospitable. It was like being at an oasis. I am not in much pain, only when I laugh really hard. I was everthing Dr. Ortiz said it would be no suprises. I highly recommend going to Dr. Ortiz if this is what anyone decides to do. I almost did not want to leave it was like a vacation. begining weight 194 after pre op diet 185 3 days post op 179 wow I love my band =D>

Hi everyone I am scheduled for 4/9/07. I am very excited but also nervous. I dream about the procedure evry night, but its the craziest thing every time I tried to loose weight prior to the pre op I was unsuccesful. Now on the pre op diet I lost 11 lbs. I am thinking oh now you want to come off after trying for 5 years.It's like my body is trying to talk me out of it. I know that trick. I am not listening because I am looking forward to the weight coming off for good.

This will probably be my last post before surgery. I have some things to do to get my house and my children in order before I leave Sunday. I hope to meet you there Lisa va. I will be arriving in San Diego at 11:33 am . I will keep everyone posted as best as possible. =D>

Does anyone know if your band has to be filled. Or is it a pssobility that it will work the way it is. I saw pictures of the band filled and not filled and it looks almost the same. I know thats off the subject. I am being banded 4/9/07 original weight 195 pre op so far 188 4/2/07 goal post op 125 goal 70 lbs

This support is exactly what you need before the surgery. I am not really sure how much i am suppose to loose pre-op. The diet is working but I am irritable and hungry. My children and husband are getting the worst of it. But they are so supportive. Good luck on the 16th keep in touch.

Hello everyone I am a new member. My date is April 9th, it just can't get here fast enough. I wish I could sleep until it's time to leave because I am so anxious. I am 36 years old 5'2 at 196 lbs my goal is 130 lbs. I want to know anyone who has a similar profile. Angela Valentine