Tabby Ann

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The staff gave me a packet from Lapband.com and in it was a temporary card I could use until after surgery and then I sent in the form this morning to receive my permanant card. I don''t know if you can go to the lapband site and request one.. Maybe you could call your weightloss center and ask them for this packet. I was also wondering if it will be hard going through the airport because of the port. If so this card would come in handy.

wow thats GREAT! I joined the gym about a mnth ago. I think it is great you have a buddy to do this with you. I also go with the lady that does my hair. Support is key on this journey. I was told to start out at 15 reps each of lower and upper body strength training. I also do either bike or treadmill... I was also doing Zumba but since the gym is going to be offering zumba classes I am going to be doing that there after my body heals from the surgery. The guy that owns the gym is a PT so I am going to get in touch with him and see if he will help me with a good workout routine. I know I am skipping around here tonight but I also wanted to say that the strength training is important because it helps build up muscle and helps you to burn fat and calories faster.

My BMI is 50.4 and that was after the pre op diet (in which I lost 33 lbs on). I had my lap band put in this last Weds. I have always "heard" that with gastric ppl lose weight faster but with the band more ppl keep it off and lose at a safer rate. I think anybody can do anything they put their mind to. Do what you feel is right for you.

Had my surgery today. Will say I felt miserable when I woke up in recovery but feel SOOOOO much better now! I have to give a shout out to my surgeon Brad Watkins, the staff of Cincy Weight Loss Center & all the nurses, anesthesioligists and other staff at university Hospital in West Chester Ohio. They are so caring!! That means ALOT. I had also lost 32 lbs on my preop diet.. I was AMAZED. I hope to use this board more often now & get to know the ppl on here.

My husband took me to Krogers and we bought a bunch of baby food. I figure if I can eat a snack pack I can have the baby food. I hope you continue to do well today. I dont want to but I think I am going to take a nausea pill. After getting out in the heat I feel kinda sick to my tummy. Other then that I am still doing great. I have a post op visit Tuesday at noon. I am hoping I will be fully back to normal by then... Have a great day!

Hi Mason! You probably had yours before me today then. I think he said I was number 4. I just had to take some pain meds for my shoulders and my back feels stiff around to chest area. Not really any feeling of nausea so far. Right after surgery I was feeling miserable but by the time I made it in the house from the car I was starting to feel better. I didn't have any problem sleeping. One incision site is bleeding some... I haven't been able to eat or for that matter even felt hungry. Getting a real dry mouth so suck on ice chips.. Also got some sugar free popsicles and they help for a dry mouth. Only problem is after I ate half the popsicle I wasnt really wanting anything at all to eat. I think this morning I will get a sugar free pudding because I dont think I can handle Protein shake atm. I do hope we can meet sometime. Do you plan on coming to the support groups? I wasn't sure if I was going to but I think I could really benefit from it. Well take care and stay in touch!

Thanks for the info! I will have to look Mason33 up!

My husband has promised me a BMW when I reach my goal of 150. When he seen I lost 32 lbs on my pre op diet alone he told me to slow down some so he can save the money for it LOL I am going to reward myself with small things throughout the process.. Things like tanning, manicures, pedicures, etc. We deserve it!

I have recently started a zumba class. It is not a pretty picture since I am 355 lbs atm but I get in there and move and do what I can to the best of my ability. I still can't jump as high as the instructor but I feel as long as I am doing what I can, moving and getting my heart rate up then thats helping myself. I find I am more accountable in a group setting. I used to use the excuse that the others would look at me and I don't belong there because I am fat. But now I don't care. Everybody else is too busy trying to keep up with the instructor that they don't pay attention to me. I also find I am more accountable in a group setting. If I put a tape in at home and did it here I would probably sit down half way through if I even put it in at all. I also joined a gym the other day.. This is my first gym membership other then curves. I am still not sure which machines I should be doing or how long I should be doing them. They do have a trainer that will help me out up there but so far haven't made an appointment with him. They also offer aerobics so I may start doing those classes. Can anyone suggest a routine I should follow when at the gym?

The last couple weeks I have been doing zumba 3 times per week, treadmill 30 mins 5 days a week & upper & lower strength training 5 times per week. I have been drinking 2 protein shakes and a regular dinner. Next week I start my 800 calorie 2 week liquid diet.... With the exercise I have been doing already I stay weak and tired all the time. I would love to hear some opinions on wether I should keep up the exercises while on the liquid diet or not. thanks!

yes, I have surgery on the 27th of this mnth.

I was talking about the lapband with my sister today when my 8 year old niece asks me "why I didn't just do zumba and eat healthy to lose weight". I am not sure if it was a good idea to share this with a child, my hopes is that her and her brother sees the struggles that I go through with my weight and won't have to deal with this themselves. The nurse told me during my consultation it isn't a good idea to share with everyone about my upcoming lapband... She says that ppl tend to put lapbanders under a microscope once they know... Who do you all share with? Have you found alot of ppl that doesn't understand why we have came to this decision is negative and/or non supportive?

I just got back from the gym. Did an upper body workout as well as walking 1 mile on the treadmill. Walked slow on the treadmill but slow and steady wins the race eh? I never realized how great exercise can make ya feel.. Not only is it good for weightloss but it is great emotionallly. I plan to do more as time goes on but at 355 lbs I am patting myself on the back. Have a great day all!

I am scheduled for surgery on the 27th of July. Should I start my liquid diet now or wait until exactly 2 weeks before the actual surgery date? I am exercising and am more conscious about my food choices right now but haven't actually started the liquid diet. any advice would be helpful.

so far I have only told immediate family and a couple friends that I have recently started going to the gym with. My husband is sister is very supportive. The lady I have been exercising with keeps telling me to think hard before I do it because she knows someone that gets sick whenever she eats. I don't think she understands that it's probably a productive burp where she is eating something she shouldn't or is eating too fast. I try and keep things secret around here too but news travels fast, so I can understand how your news traveled through DH's work. I just checked out your lapband profile and I am really amazed! I am 355 lbs now and my goal weight is 150. Coming here and seeing ppl like you really inspires me and gives me hope. Thanks for inspiring!

It seems you are doing an awesome job. Thanks for the reply!!! I have never been more certain about a decision in my life, (other then my marriage). I agree and think ppl do get the 2 confused. I am just going to keep on keeping on and disregard any negative I receive while on this journey. Thanks again for your reply!

I don't think it is a stupid question. I will be having surgery 7/27 and I was wondering the same thing. I am glad you asked

Hello. I am new to the boards. My name is Tabby and I am just beginning my journey with the lapband. My weightloss journey began around the age of 12. Sadly I would lose weight and gain it back plus more. At 500 lbs I had my "aha" moment and started getting serious... I started usin protein shakes (herbalife) and with that and the support of family and friends I lost 150 lbs. Now I see myself slowly starting to gain weight back. I decided to have the lapband as an extra tool I know I can do this and get where I want to be. While I have a wonderful support group I think it will be helpful to meet other ppl that is going through the same things I am going through atm.

I am going to use the multivitamin from Herbalife. http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shopherbalife.com%2Fhealth2000&h=dAQBudhJT

My surgery is scheduled for July 27th. Should I be nervous? I tell myself I am not but then I guess it's only human to be a little nervous. I have no doubt about the lap band its self. It is the actual surgery that scares me (nothing against my doctor either). I feel confident with him or I wouldn't be going through this. I guess it's just human nature.

I have my surgery on the 27th of July. I am using Herbalife (in which I have already lost 150 lbs with). I was 500 lbs made it down to 350 started gaining and realized I needed another tool to help me continue to my goal. Here is the link for the protien drink: http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.shopherbalife.com%2Fhealth2000&h=qAQBBdIYJ