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Giby97, 9 Weeks Since Surgery 123.1kg to 110.3 kg

It's been Two months and one week, 9 weeks since my surgery. :glare: Two more weeks to go before I will get my 4th Fill, another 2 cc's.:bored: Currently I have 6 cc's in my 10 cc band. :tt2: Started exercising everyday and should have some good results in two weeks.:tt1: Eating habits are controlled and maintaining water intake. :rolleyes2:Drank too fast today, Water and had some trouble, MUST REMEMBER TO DRINK SLOW, SIPPING, NOT GULPING. :tt2: But I was thirsty for something cool to drink.[ATTACH]322[/ATTACH]
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Giby97, 3rd "FILL" on Saturday 27 Feb 10

It's time for a my third Fill. :thumbup: Traveling to Seoul Korea again early Sat.:smile: This "Fill" will mean I have 6 cc's in a 11 cc band. And liquids for a few days.:smile2: Can't Wait as I am sure the weight loss will occur. Weight has decreased to 243#s from 270, 4 Jan 10.:smile: Not bad with some exercise thrown in.:thumbup: Feeling more energetic everyday, wearing old clothes stored away during the past few years and feeling great about myself is the positive results of having lap band surgery.:thumbup: Glad I did it.:thumbup:
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Giby97 T-Bone Steak, NO Sides Week 12

Prepared T-Bone Steak for the family and baked it. Remembering the rules of lapbander's, eat small amounts, so I brought out the trusty scissors and cut mine cup of steak into bite size niblets. Ate slowly and chewed eat piece about 30 times. I was challenging my band, and behold no problems, but that's without any veggies or sides. I have been on soups and mashed potatoes, peas, and pork and beans so i wanted to try something different. I am full and satisfied. In two hours will drink nothing but water prior to retiring for the night. My progress for weight loss is about 2.84 #s a week. Just Sunday I dropped a kilogram (2.2#s) and have maintained it. I was due for my weight had maintained at 109 kg for a week. I am ready for my next FILL too. On 24 Apr 10 I am head to the doc, three hours away for my 4th FILL. Others who have had their 4th have been satisfied and had great restriction, and that's what I am searching for. Thought I would share my experience with you. Wish all lapbanders much success.
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Giby97 Before my Surgery Diet-No Diet

I have been reading about all or the pre surgery dieting, but in my case my doctor told me "No eating as of 12 midnight-the day prior to my surgery) I went to Outback that night, 7 pm and had a nice juicy steak with mashed potatoes. :thumbup: This was my last meal and my only ever trip to OUTBACK in Korea. What a fabulous place-very crowded. Now at 4 weeks from my surgery, I am eating solids, chicken, fish, mashed potatoes, pork and beans, pinto beans, 15 beans--anything with beans, tuna salad and crackers for lunch or chilibeans.:tt2: Lots of water in between and of course exercising. Last night I made it to 1 full hour on the stationary bike. This morning I am down one more kilogram-113.6 from 123.1. Next week I may go in for my 2nd FILL.:thumbup: I was expected to go yesterday (Sat) but I felt I was still loosing, so I am my wife decided to wait one more week. I travel 4 hours to the doc's and 4 hours back, to Seoul Korea from Kunsan Korea. :w00t: It's fun and relaxing on the Bus--no stress with driving the long distance and congestive traffic scene in Seoul. I am at the point in my surgery where I expect to be--still loosing. Yeah!!!:thumbup:
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Giby97 3rd to 4th Week How I Feel

Well it's been 3 weeks since my surgery and I can tell you that my energy level is fantastic.:wink2: Since I am eating protein meals,:thumbup: I have been loosing weight,:thumbup: along with exercising and plus having alot of energy to do things. I do however tend to get up around 3 or 4 each morning,:drool: which I don't mind--check my pc out you know. I have been watching my diet, eating protein food items like fish, chicken, and a few veggies, 3 oz of meat and 2 oz of veggie--I am full. Drinking lots of water in-between but if still hungry, a cheese stick, or a tuna salad and crackers. I have been exercising too about 45 minutes a night on my stationary bike.:thumbup: What feelings do I have: feel great about myself for loosing weight, self-esteem is rising, positive attitude, willingness to walk more-less stress on the knees--all this is noticeable. :thumbup: I have been maintaining a constant weight loss, but anticipate an increase in weight loss again real soon. I have already went down about two inches in the waist too.:thumbup: Feeling great now and looking forward to being 170 when my journey is near complete.:sad: Hang in there all banster's.
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Dietary Guide for Post Op Surgery

Inormation on dietry can be obtained by doing a google search: LAP BAND SYSTEM POST OPERATIVE DIETARY GUIDELINES. or by visiting site: www.longviewregional.com This guide was produced by the Longview Regional Medical Center, 2901 N Fourth Street, TX 75605, 903-758-1818.
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Bass Fishing in May10 in a float tube

Went fishing in my float tube for the first time this year, on Saturday in the rain. I was determined to go.:cursing: Once there I began to set up and finally entered the water and fished for three hours. What I noticed about this trip was my LAPBAND which has helped me loose weight has brought back my ability and agility to move quicker, faster and able to put my diver's fins on comfortably and quickly.:thumbup::thumbup: Last year my weight caused me to be very slow and cautious and out of breadth.:mad: Plus my now small stomach, which is very noticeable has enabled me to have more flexibility while on the water in my tube.:thumbup: FANTASTIC and FABULOUS.:crying: I am happy to say that my weight has decreased each week by at least one kg. There are days during the week that there are some ups and downs, a gain of one # here but the next few days, it's off and still decreasing. I have had 3 Fills in my 10cc band. It's still working so I am on hold for my 4th Fill. It's warming up so I will see how my exercises do for a month or two prior to deciding to get my 4th Fill. Happy with my results and feel great, with lot's of energy. May the power be with the LAPBAND.:crying:
Giby97

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1-4-10, Giby97, My First Fill 1-16-10

Traveled to Seoul Korea by bus today, 3 hrs.:eek: Then caught a subway train for 20 mins. Walked about 10 and finally made it to the doctor's office.:cool: Busy day there, two more bands happening, but within 20 minutes I was weighted (14.5 pounds lighter in just 10 days) and my FIRST FILL, Ouch!:thumbup: felt like a bee stung me, but in a few seconds, 2 cc's were injected. WOW. Did not feel any changes immediately and then I had lunch at a Korean resturant, Soup, Pork, some rice, and a nibble of egg. I portioned it, 3 oz meat first then tailored the remaining items to a 1/2 cup measurement. Did not feel real full but I knew I needed to be careful--no problems. I feel great today and looking forward to another 14 pounds loss in two weeks. My "Fills" will occurr for me every two weeks because of the distance to travel. Oh what fun we are having now. :smile2: I returned home on another 3 hr bus ride and it was ok, not snowing here. Plan on exercising every night for 30 minutes on the stationary bike too. Maybe there will be a big weight loss next two weeks, we will see. Have a nice band day ALL!!!!!
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1-4-10, Giby97 What to eat after surgery

Attention All, after some research I found a site that provided a chart for eating. After surgery, one should just have clear soups and vitamins, with water. Continue this for about day 8. Day 8,9 liquid diet, to include oatmeal thinned out. Some mushy mashed pot on day 10. Basically, I have cheese omelet or oat meal or shake and vitamin for breakfast; lunch is either tuna salad and 5 crackers and/or a microwave bowl of chili beans; dinner is mashed pot/mac cheese/a choice of either chicken, beef, or fish. Later on in the evening if still feel the hungar pains, a sugarless popsicle or tangerines-just the juice-do not eat the outside of the tangerines or an apple. Mr source for the recipe list is: LAPBAND POST OPERATIVE DIET INSTRUCTIONS. Go to google and check it out. Hope this helps for those who have received the surgery.
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1-4-10, Giby97 Surgery Progress 9 Jan 2010

:thumbup:Well it's been 5 days since my surgery. How I feel is lightheaded and weak, but I think its due to the meds. I finished my meds yesterday, but still have some discomfort in my mid section, and as if your burping it hurts the worst.:eek: I have been sticking to the liquid diet and lots of water in between. :cool: I have a thrist for water all the time.:tt2: So far I have been loosing about 1 kg a day.:laugh: Started at 123.1 and now down to 117.5. I also began walking and riding a stationary bike for about 30 minutes. I have added juices to my diet to quench my thirst but the right ones. Additionally, I am using high protein vitamins effective today.:tt1: I hope my lightheadedness goes away prior to my beginning to work again in 8 more days. Does anyone know how long the soreness stays with you under the sterndom and on the left side. I do keep tabs of what I eat and drink, which is little. I am very happy that I chose LAP-BAND® surgery, as now I will feel great soon, my goal. Does anyone have a recipe list they wish to share with a beginner here. What do you eat each day for a week, at the 4 week point. I am on my second week next Monday so it's puree time and lots of soups. You may send any replies to giby97@hotmail.com. Thanks for listening.
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