lapbandchic33

I have been overweight all my life but kept ballooning with all the yo yo dieting. I finally decided to have the lapband surgery. I had to go on a diet followed by my pcp for 6 mos. I then got approved for the lapband. I had the surgery on 3/24/10. Since the diet began over a year and half ago, i have lost a total of 104lbs. I have 30 more to go. I am content where i am but still do not meet the healthy requirements by the bmi calculator. So here i go! I do wish you all the best in your weight loss journey.. Make sure your taking your Vitamins, drink Water and you might need to start on some Fiber tabs, stool softner and etc. If you have any questions or concerns, message me.. I love to talk angie

I have had the lapband for over a year. It's normal to get slight pain after eating.. That's the cue of "woah" enough! If you've had heartburn times 1, then i wouldn't be too concerned. But if you go to sleep and wake up with heartburn, bad regurg, vomiting... Or more frequent heartburn then please go see your doctor. I have an appt tomorrow for those exact reasons as above. Plus, i'm not eating the right foods and not losing.... Too tight!!!!!! Good luck in your weight loss journey. angie

theres an icon under everyones avatar, scroll your pointer over it.. It should say add as a friend, then just click... I had to learn that myself...Lol! Talk to u soon. Good luck angie

I agree. Wished i had known more about this website a year ago. It's great to talk to others that are experiencing the same thing or vice versa. If u have any questions or concerns... message me. Love 2 talk angie

:)Thanks for the info! I am worried about the calories b/c my doc says absolutely no calorie drinks. However i do cheat every once in awhile with a glass of milk or a low calorie smoothie... I'm in southern indiana. Glad the storms over. Now back to the cold weather this week.. yuck! Thanks again for replying back. I'll definitely look into it... thanks Angie

:)I agree with the calorie counting. I do about 1200 calories per day. Try to get your Protein in but also make sure you are exercising. If u are losing 1 lbs a week without... You'll lose 2lbs with exercise added into your daily regime. I wish you luck!

Great job on your weight loss!!! Can't believe you've lost that much in so lil time! You should be proud of yourself. I have had the same problem for some time. I know what my problem is though.... It's that im not getting enough exercise and i need to cut out some of the carbohydrates. If u up your exercise, you will see more of a weight loss. 3-4 days a week of cardio and weight training 3 days per week.. Try to break it up.. cardio one day/weight training the next.. etc If you are already exercising then add more cardio... Its a never ending battle! I had the lapband 3/24/10- But been dieting since 10/09... Lost a total of 104 lbs. I am 30 lbs away from goal..... I am struggling to get there! Good luck on your weight loss journey. Sounds like your doing an awesome job! \

What's the calorie and carbohydrate content on the muscle milk? I definitely need to consume more Protein but really careful on the other stuff. If u k now what i mean! Thanks again for the info. By the way, the hailing has stopped and now its in the late 60's and sunny... I made sure i took plenty of pics though... Just in case i find damage! Again thanks

:oThis is a common complaint from everyone i've talked to that has had the lapband. i have to take 400mg colace/day miralax once a day and 4 fiber tabs/day. Sometimes if that doesn't work, i take bisacodyl 15mg every 3 or 4 days. Just to relieve the constipation. It sucks to feel bloated and miserable. Make sure you are going... Don't want to have any obstructions. So those are a few things you can try. You might not need to take everything that i am... But it's a start on what u can take... Good luck!

Had the lapband on 3/24/10. I had to be on a diet 6 mos before surgery d/t my insurance. I have lost a total of 104lbs. I have not yet reached my bmi goal. I last had my fill a few months ago... I know its too tight b/c i have regurg at night, belching all the time, only able to eat soft foods because all other foods get caught... Which I end up getting sick! I have been eating all the wrong foods b/c it's what I can get down. I have lost motivation since i haven't lost any weight. I am going to the doc tomorrow! I have to get back on track... If anyone wants to talk about their experience or has any questions... Feel free to post! I love hearing others experience.

Hi, my name is Angie 33 years old. married 10 years. No kids but have 4 sweet dogs. I have had issues with my weight all my life.. I had been on multiple diets, lose then gain.. back and forth.. the yo-yo effect! I ballooned to a wopping 279. I was on a diet 6 mos before my surgery and lost 22lbs. Surgery scheduled on 3/24/10. Since surgery i have lost a total of 104lbs. I am not at my bmi range yet but hopefully by summer or late summer, i'll reach my goal. Right now, my band is too tight and i'm eating all the wrong foods. I have lacked motivation d/t the high carb diet i'm on and the fact that i've seen no weight loss in months. I am still learning everyday what i can and can not eat. I get alot of people saying, "oh, she had the lapband" I tell everyone that says that too me, " i have worked hard to lose weight, i watch what i eat, i exercise, i get sick almost daily and i have earned my weight loss." That usually stops them in their track.. The thing i find fun, is all the shopping. I usually buy things a lil tight, so they'll last a lil while. I am so excited and never thought, i'd be close to my weight goal. I am now in a size 10. Which i have never been in. I love it! My husband compliments me all the time! He introduces me to others by saying, "here's my hot wife" (blush) You will not regret your decision.. Just follow the rules of the lapband and you can not fail! No calorie drinks period. No drinks with meals or an hour after meals. Eat 3 meals a day! No Snacks in between. If you want something sweet like a slice of pie or cake.. Eat it with your meal... Also make sure to exercise... Don't want things to go flabby and it will without toning or using those muscles! If u have any questions or want to chat, email me. Good luck in your weight loss journey!!!

;)I chose olsofka b/c i heard he was strict. I know myself and i knew what i needed. He has been wonderful to me! If you have any questions or concerns, or if u just want to chat about lapband... email me or press reply. Hope to hear from u soon!

:)Great idea! I need some lapband buddies myself.... Hi! I was 257 and 5'6" at the time i was banded. The surgery date was last year 3/24/10. It has been a rocky road but well worth it. I'm not quite down to my b mi size. Lately, i have lacked motivation and not lost any weight. I know my band is too tight! I have an appt tomorrow and hoping to get back on track.... I wish everyone the best of luck....

i agree. I constantly burp.. My hubby thinks its funny.. I however think that its embarrassing. Especially if i'm belching while i'm talking and there's no warning!