Lapbandster

Just finished week four!! I NEVER thought I could ever run for 5 mins without stopping! Is it ok if I jog very slowly only at 4.0 mph? Or do I need to pick up the pace?

I take 5000mg of Biotin I think I remember my doc saying that since Biotin is water soluble if we take too much it will just be excreted into urine and not poison us

Better board the chew chew train!! And Also remember not to take bites bigger than a fingernail. Sounds crazy, I know, but once you get used to it, it will become second nature

wow, i feel the exact same way! Was banded in august and have lost about 50 lbs and recently gained back a few. Today I went for a fill and hope that will help, since I have plateaued for over a month :angry: Anyhow, I definetly think you should try carb cycling to break out of this funk (there is a there is a topic about it here and many people have had big success with it.) Just keep exercising and following your dietary rules and you'll eventually lose more

Actually not every doctor has issues with carbonation. Many doctors in Great Britain and Australia have no issues with drinking carbonation as long as it has zero calories. My doctor told me not to worry about cutting out carbonated drinks (even when I asked him over and over again since everyone on here seemed to be told otherwise) That being said, i have practically stopped drinking soda altogether (only on rare occasions do I drink it) because it's just not healthy especially because its loaded with artificial sweeteners/chemicals

Everybody reacts to the surgery differently, but for me (I was banded in August and have had a couple of fills, including one just today), I can eat anything as long as I don't eat recklessly. When I'm cautious and I make sure my meats/chickens are semi-soft, and I eat small bites and chew I'm good to go

I go to the gym 4-5 times a week on average (unless i'm sick or something) I spend at least an hour there, and I used to spend a lot of time on the elliptical (30 mins) and the rest strength training (weight lifting, situps, calf presses etc.) but now I'm doing the couch to 5k program (Just finished my first week, yayyy!!) and i'm exhausted! Running really exhausts me, and interestingly i'm only burning 1/3 of the calories on the treadmill than I normally burn on the elliptical . I'ts so frustrating.... So what's YOUR routine?

For me as well, my hospital stay was a mere few hours so I didn't really need much. Maybe bring a comfy pair of slippers for when they make you walk around after surgery

I too, have heard of this. Why do you want to get it replaced? Does it stick out and look crazy? I read somewhere on here that someone's port got detached (she lost weight and it was popping out like crazy and moving under her skin) I think she said insurance covered it and she was gonna do it under "twilight" anesthesia and not go fully under, but in the end she did...

50 Lbs for me so far

my doc has no issues with sugar free carbonation. i guess im in the minority of ppl who are allowed soda however i have given it up anyways. it's just way to unhealthy

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SO true! If your head is not completely into it then it just wont work. It takes 100% commitment and devotion

There is Dr. Ervin Denham up north, and Dr. Vafa Shayani down in the southern suburbs. Both are good docs from what I hear...

Where in specific? North? south?

WOW Just finished week two and by the 3rd day, running 90 seconds was a breeze! Can't wait to start week 3 tomorrow! Trying to load a good app on my ipod or phone to help me keep track while I run....

WOW!! Just wow!!! You guys are awesome!!!

AWESOME!!!! This was such a wonderful post to read Now please share some tips of your success!!!

For what it's worth I am nowhere restriction. But it's OK because I'm still managing to lose. over 50 lbs in 6 months. This weds I will go in for another fill Don't worry, it takes time. Someone once posted that it took a year to get to the green zone. Just keep following the rules and you will see results.

Big deal if they don't believe you You don't owe them anything. Health is a very private and confidential topic

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Ouch that's rough! Getting stuck xan aggravate the band and cause swelling (or tightness) for the next day or so Also getting stuck too often can cause us to throw up or PB which is associated with higher risks of a slipped band

Very glad to hear that your doc and mine have similar views on soda drinking. I was beginning to feel lonely being the only one allowed to drink carbonation!

Weight loss DOES take time! I know it's frustrating but 1) you MAY be losing fat but building muscle which would make sense since you're exercising so much 2) Our bodies don't steadily shed fat in normal even ammounts. You might stay the same weight for a few weeks and then "poof" one morning youre down 2.5 lbs Weight loss is not steady or predictable, but if your'e doing your part and following the rules then you don't have to worry about the scale