Ginasjmm4

Attention all plateau.... Someone said there is "light at the end of the tunnel"...I'm saying "there is light along the way to the end of the tunnel." I, too, am a slow loser...but I know what my problem is and i tackle it everyday. I love to eat. Don't give up! We have learned a lot of skills thru the years-what to eat and how to exercise...They Work! Keep trying...Its slow weight loss...but its worth it! Banded July 13, 2011 down 62 lbs.... Giving thanks for my savior...Jesus

Congrats on your success...WTG

Still doing great...Love this band I walking 4 miles a day...and doing it in 1 hour...Praising God for his Mercies Today's weight 252 Total Loss 48.....

Highest weight 307 PreOp Diet 300 - 6/28/2011 Surgery 285 - 7/13/2011 1st Post Op Apt 277 - 8/12/2011 2nd Post Op Apt 267 - 9/09/2011 I have lost a total of 33lbs. My energy is back and I feel good!

My surgery was on 7/13 and tomorrow will be 2 wks post op. I will be removing my bandages on that day also. I had a hernia repair so I had 5 incisions. The great thing about tomorrow is is start mushies.... hooray!!! I'm having a egg or egg whites for brkfast . As of today my scales read 22 pounds lighter... Highest Weight 307 Doc Visit 300 Pre Op (14 days) 287 Surgery 285 Today 278 To all everyone....Good Job on your sucesses Gina

I feel so good about this choice I made for my health. I am doing much better today since surgery. I had a battle with the gas villian and he won first round. As a matter of fact it was a TKO . I got up and refused to be a victim/quitter again. I started to walk and I walked until i was sweating and bit tired. Then I walked some more and guess what I knock out the gas villian this time. I was also banded 7/13/11 and i am down 17 lbs! Its unbelieveable!! I can't wait to start on mushies 7/27/11. I love eggs...lol Highest Weight 307 Doc Visit 300 Pre Op (14 days) 287 Surgery 285 Today 283 To all everyone....Good Job on your sucesses Gina

UPDATE I am home and feeling so much better today. I was banded on the 13th but my surgery was not until 4pm. I have had some pains but walking has helped me a lot. Now comes the real work but it can only happen one day at a time. I look forward to nothing but better days. For thoses who are still trying to make up your mind...i say go for it...I did...and i love it.

Good Morning I am getting ready to go to the hospital for my surgery today.My time is at 2:30 and I am a little nervous but happy to be on my way to a new way of living. I would like to say thanks to all the people that post about their experiences becasue it has taken a lot out of the unknown. I am praying fro speedy recovery for those who has just went thru and faith for those who will journey soon. As soon as I can i will post my experiences. Gina highest weight 307/1st Doc visit 300/ PreOpp Diet 288

Hello Everyone! I am also being banded July 13th! I am very excited and a little nervous all but I look forward to the new experience. I am 50 years old with a supportive husband and 4 wonderful kids. Their ages range from 25 to 12. I I live in the wonderful state of Arkansas.. My surgeon is John W Baker and it will take place at Baptist Medical. I have been researching this for a long time and feel that I ready for the new change. I wanted to say first that this is a wonderful site and the people who post here deserve a medal for all the good work you do. It really helps to read a post about something i have in common with so many of you. I know I don't know you (but I feel like I do) but i wanted to say I love you all for the good work you are doing here and keep it up!!! Thanks again for the advice you all give. PS The pre op diet is a little harder when you have to continue to cook for the family...lol. I doing great....but cont. to pray for me. Jesus Saved Me

Hello All My name is Gina and I am from Arkansas. I would like to thank each and everyone of you for posting such good information. I have been reading for about 3 days now and I have found a lot of information. I am considering lap band surgery (heck i'm praying for lap band surgery) and reading all the posts here is a good place to start. I have so many question that have been answered but i still have others that I not sure about the answer. Do you have to see your own doctor first and then be referred or can you go to a a specialist first? or does that depends on insurance coverage? Thanks again for all the good information being offered here. Gina Banded in the future

Yes seminar is schedule for May 6. Thanks for the advice.