Help!! I need local support

bubblesstina · 06-17-2005, 07:39 PM

So where and when is a support group meeting in the Dallas area, hopefully in the Plano, Garland area??
I need some serious help!!
I am so depressed right now I'm wondering why I even did this!! I went for my 2nd post op apt and have gained weight, Now I'm only down 8 pounds total!!

on top of that I have been feeling very uncomfortable since Tuesday, feel like if I could just belch it would feel better. any suggestions anyone???
Please let me know where a support group is and when..

angiebell · 06-17-2005, 11:05 PM

I know that Dr. Powell has a group the meets in Richardson. Go to lapbandsolutions.com and it will have the information on when they meet. Maybe you need another fill. Are you eating more because you are depressed? I hope you feel better soon. Try not to get on the scales too often...if you see your weight going up and down it can be depressing.

the best me · 06-18-2005, 12:44 AM

Christine, what are you eating these days? That may be the problem with the feeling like you need to belch? If you are moving too fast to more solid foods, you may have gotten stuck or PB'd? Then caused swelling and that's what's giving you the need to belch feeling?

Shot in the dark. Let me know what you think.

ALSO, if you are moving toward solid foods, you weight loss will slow down, at best, and stall if you are lucky. Or you could gain. :( Don't worry. It will come off again. You are headed nowhere but DOWN on the scales!

bubblesstina · 06-18-2005, 12:52 AM

Kathy, I have been on solids for several weeks now but this feeling has only been for a few days....I told mu surgeon about it but he did not seem concerned. I put myself back on liquids today to see if it helps but so far no change...
I have not had my firs fill yet, it is schedule for July 8th and I am looking forward to it so tha opefully my weigh loss will kick in!!

the best me · 06-18-2005, 01:07 AM

I'd do another day or two of full liquids until it gets better. Sounds to me like you may have just a bit of swelling for some reason.

I get my first fill on the 6th. I can't wait either!

BeckyinTexas · 06-22-2005, 04:00 PM

Christine...Here's some info I copied for you. I went to my first lunch last month and it was great getting to meet some old and new bandsters. Hope you'll be able to come to the next one cause I'd love to meet you.

Band Buddies Saturday Lunch

Date:Saturday July 2, 2005
Time:2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Aparicio's Restaurante Mexicano and Tequila Bar
Located 3 blocks east of Central Expressway in 18th St. in Plano, TX. (or 1 block west of Avenue K). Restaurant sits on the immediate east side of the DART rail tracks. Food is delicious; service is accomodating and efficient; fellowship is the best!!! Small meals and/or pureed foods available on request. Individual checks.

bubblesstina · 06-22-2005, 10:52 PM

Becky, Thank you sooo much!!! That is right in my area!! I will be out of town meeting my new niece that weekend and will be in DC for the Aug one but I'll put it on my calendar for Sept. Plus by then I'll be thinner!!! :)

Have you ever gone back and read a post you made and thought "MAN I TYPE BAD!!" ? That was my thought after seeing all the typo's I made in this original thread post...haha

the best me · 06-22-2005, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bubblesstina

Have you ever gone back and read a post you made and thought "MAN I TYPE BAD!!" ? That was my thought after seeing all the typo's I made in this original thread post...haha

Thank to good Lord above and our Master Board Owner Alex B. for the EDIT button! I don't know what I'd do without it. Although I find myself more and more only fixing the REALLY bad ones. If it's still readable, I figure folks understand...and we do! Glad you seem to be feeling more chipper!