sweetpea61956

I am going to lose over 150 lbs. I started at 304 and right now am about 238. I was banded May 26th but started my losing February 21st, while going to the nutritionist. I have two goals...170 and 155 and then who knows. I am 55 years old and haven't been 170 since I got pregnant with my soon to be 34 yr old daughter and haven't been 155 since I was a senior in high school. I believe that anyone that has a lapband, works with their band can and will lose as much as they want...some will lose it fast others slow...but in the end it can be done. Good Luck!

drawing attention is better than having a pb or sliming episode and hurting and really drawing attention...and feeling bad at the same time.

I chose lapband for lots of reasons: 1) not a major overhaul of my insides; 2) recovery time; 3) if a problem can be reversed; 4) it helps me learn how to eat properly with a better chance of keeping the weight off. 5) slower weight loss giving my skin a chance to catch up. All in all, it is a matter of personal preference. I feel for me I have made the best decision...and my PCP agrees, even though I didn't see him until after my decision had been made. Good luck!

I personally didn't but I have no idea what my insurance paid for.

I would say soup or take the waiter aside and ask for just marinara sauce.

Everyone goes through something like this at one point or another..the secret is....get back on the horse...the weight will not beat you with the tools you have. Good luck.

I went to True Results here in San Antonio and they are awesome too. It is an awesome journey with people that care.

Call the insurance company and ask them which would work fastest. Then call the doctors and talk to them.

I don't know from personal experience but I hear that once you have an episode, you need to go back on liquids for a day or so to let you stomach calm down. Good luck

we have been told that the rule of not drinking is changing. now from what I have been told drinking before and after is with no time limit. if drinking with the meal wait at least a minute after a bite to give it time to talk to your senses and not wash it down too soon.

I haven't used it, but really the kid's meals are really that healthy. The seniors are smaller but not much...I am 55 so some places I get that pleasure without the card. Try ordering off the appetiser menu or sharing with someone.

I don't count calories and I am only getting 800-900 a day. Remember that myfitnesspal.com does not take into consideration the lap band. I think the main thing to keep from going into starvation mode is just to mix it up...exercise and eat..but only eat what you can. just my opinion..talk to your dr too

first your youth will help with the skin and losing fairly slow will help. Excercise, water, etc. and Congratulations on your decision!

When I started seeing the nutritionist in February, I decided if I was going to do this..I was going to put my everything into it. I cut out all sugar...candy, cakes, etc. I stopped eating as much carbohydrates, I cut down on my diet cokes(from 6-8 a day to 2) and increased my water intake (wasn't hard since on an average day I drank none). That's how I started...and still pretty much do the same. Good luck!

It is the best thing I have ever done for myself! It requires determination and committment to change your lifestyle and relationship with food...but now every bite of food I take is enjoyed to the fullest. Good luck!

You just have to remember when you are going out to eat...have them bring a to go container with the meal and before you start eating put most of it in the box. When I eat out I usually end up with enough for 3 days.

I am not Jewish but...I had my surgery on a Thursday...Monday was a holiday and I went back to work on Tuesday. I think you probably will be ok for company. Just be sure to have plenty of water available.

Just try to remember, even though it sounds like people are judging...if I said I ate two hamburgers, I would think HAMBURGERS. I would say sliders..this way we know that it is not the amount you are eating when we are trying to help figure out the problem. So many of us..I am 55..have been fighting this weight battle longer than some of you have been alive. I wish I had had the opportunity to do this many years ago. Now...I personally think, and it is MY opinion that that is still too much carbohydrates. try eating more Protein and solid foods... hamburger meat is almost like a soft food, so it won't keep you full as long. I know I can tell the difference on how long I stay satisfied.

good luck and congratulations on you beginning of you journey and new life!

Good luck to you both! if you need to vent, I am here.

I have told everyone, because it is my life and I am taking control of it. but having said that...everyone has to do what they feel comfortable with. Matter of fact... True Results has a program called Forward Circle where if people use your associate code get the surgery you make money..soo. I figure, I love my band and talk about it all the time, I may as well benefit financially too.

So far I can eat whatever I want to ...and I actually think I enjoy food MORE, because I take my time and enjoy every bite.

I personally think you are being supportive. You didn't just blast her...you gave details of ways to prevent the undesirable situations!

I had my band one week before my birthday...not as big of a holiday but we usually went out and ate a BIG dinner. I had scrambled eggs with ranchero sauce... I would do it as early as you can to start living!

what a GREAT feeling both of those have to be!