Nancissa

Hi, I had surgery for the lap band on March 15, 2011. My pre-surgery weight was 281 and then I followed the pre-surgery diet. I weighed 275 on the day of my surgery and am now 260. The worst part of the surgery was the reaction I had to the percoset... I was sick to my stomach and dizzy so I had to spend the night in the hospital. Since last summer I've been fatigued constantly and unable to walk more than half a mile continuously. For the last week I have been walking every other day and I'm up to two and a half miles! On the other days I do about 30 minutes of cardio with DVDs from Core Rhythm (which is similar to Zumba). The cardio has been harder for me than the walking but I'm determined and keep moving even if I can't complete the exact routine. My doctor is Seth Kipnis in Neptune and he is great. Everyone in the office is wonderful and helpful. The surgery was at Jersey Shore Medical Center and they were just great! The nurses were kind and friendly. I just can't say enough nice things. I look forward to any and all advice you can offer me regarding exercise, diet and anything else you've got! Nancissa

Hi, I was banded on the 15th. I did the clear liquid for a little over a week and moved to mushy as well. I was 281 pre-op, 275 on day of surgery and down to 263. No need to be ashamed. Had I been offered chicken broth one more time I would have hit someone! LOL