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I run daily. I have lost 130 lbs in 8 months. I started with walking...then walk and jog intervals. I can now run 10K in an hour. Whoever told you to stop running is an idiot no matter how many degees they have.

As of this morning I am under 200 lbs. 7 months post-op and have lost over 100 lbs. I have to go back 25 years since I was this weight! And I got results that says my sleep apnea is gone as well. It is a good day!

I have followed the prescribed menu. High protein and 1200 calories a day. I spend approx. an hour a day at the gym. I have taken up running. I have run 5K in under 30 minutes with my maximum distance being around 15K. Start slow. Slow progress is still progress!

Congrats! It can be done. It is not all about the destination but the journey! The destination must be a good feeling too though.I hope to be there soon.

I used both. They are good.

That is what my doctor prescribed. They also have peanut butter bars which are not bad at all. 4 per day.

Hi, I have been around this site for the last 8 months. I read most of the posts every day. Today is my 6 month bandaversary so I figured I owed a post. January 1st of this year I weighed 330 pounds. I am now 215. So I have lost a total of 115 pounds. By the time I got to surgery on Feb. 15th I was down to 305. I was going to the gym daily…getting ready for my new lifestyle. Being Canadian, the process is very much different as there is no out of pocket expense and no insurance approval, but a 5 year waiting list. Getting the call to start the process is like winning the lottery. I had my choice of surgery so I picked the lap band because I did not want to cut any part of me out. Going through the doctors meetings, psych exam etc.. is pretty much the same as with what I read in other posts. I had to follow a 2 week diet with bars and shakes provided (at a cost) before surgery. After surgery was 2 weeks liquid and 2 week mushy diet. The day of the surgery went great. Went in the AM and left late in the afternoon. It was my First time under anesthesia so was a bit nervous. Walked around the house a lot for a few days after but things got better. On day 6 I was back to the gym, treadmill to start and every day after challenged myself more. I’ve had 2 fills for a total of 3 ml in a 14 ml band. You do 2 days liquid diet and 2 day mushy after every fill. I am scheduled for my next appointment in September. All this to say that weight loss with the band is possible. There are bumps in the road but you have to face life as you did in the past, one day at a time. I read on here, I believe, about how the lapband is a tool for success. And how it is the third tool in success: number one is your mind-Be accountable for what you are consuming and follow the simple diet. Number 2 is exercise- I am at the Gym daily, cardio and weights, I can now run 10K and go for a 20K bike rides. Number 3 tool for success is the band. That is the recipe for success!

you`ve got that right. I remember when walking 20 minutes on the treadmill was my goal.

B-52, Always like your posts! I`ve been feeling the same way lately. I ran a 5K after my regular workout today. I did 10K on Sunday.I`m hooked!

I use the shakes in the manner they are meant to be used. I usually workout first thing in the morning and will have a shake for the protein.

My menu looks like this: Breakfast Kashi high Protein Cereal with soy milk or Protein shake snack 1/2 cup cottage cheese lunch 2 oz sandwich meats carrots cherry tomatoes snack 1/2 cup greek yogourt and raspberries or blueberries diner 2 oz meat 1/2 cup veg and half cup potatoes or rice

I do feel like I am on a diet. That is what I meant by being accountable of what I eat. I usually have between 1000 and 1200 calories a day.

I am from New-Brunswick. There is no cost if you meet all the criteria they have set.

I work out everyday 45 minutes cardio and 1/2 hour weights. (worked my way up to this) 1200 calories a day high protein diet. Just like the doctor ordered!

I was 305 the day of surgery (Feb 15th). As of this morning I was 215...So I have lost 90 lbs in 6 months. I will certainly have lost 100lbs in a year!