kadrianmatthews

THANK SO MUCH

I don't think that's 2 much because you have a bigger band

THANKS!! I usually walk 3 times a week. I keep up with all my progress on fitday.com. Two of those three days I go to the gym and sit in the suana for 30 minutes it really really helps.

I wanted to know is it because you get so so so hungry after surgery that you feel that the band is not gonna work if you dont get a fill. After surgery don't get me wrong I was like everybody else starving and wanted to eat anything. But I didn't and as each day went by I guess I talked myself out it because now I eat between 500-600 calories during the week and 600-800 calories on the weekend. I know that everybody is diffrent. I am not saying that I am exempt. I have a always been a heavy child all up through now. So this is no walk in the park for me. I'm not trying to offend anybody. I just feel like from my understanding that we first needed to learn how to use this new tool that the time span would at least be like I said 2-3 months before I needed a fill. I don't feel like I will never get a fill I'm just saying right now I'm trying to hold off. Just like everybody always says this is great place to express your feelings and views that's why I Love it here!!

I had my first visit with the Doctor since surgery and I am down 39lbs since MAy 2 2007. I did'nt get a fill I'm defiently going to wait until I stop losing wieght to get one. I really hope that doesn't happen. I'm going to work really hard to see If I can lose the bulk of my wieght Without A Fill. Wish Me Good Blessings:)

Why not travel. And come to HOuston Texas and use Dr. Hadar Spivakif you need his info PM me and I will give it you. I 12,900 and he is one of the first dotors to have ever performed Lapband before it became so popular and he was also a part of FDA approval study for use of the Lapband in the USA.

Hi Becky I was banded in MAy of 2007 and I just wanted to say your going to do great. When it comes to ticker when you made the decision to have Lapband you should have no more (less) worry about your weight Just look at my BMI it was over 70 but slowly its coming down So Good Luck on Your Journey:)

I went to Florida this past weekend and I had to be wanded because I could not go though the body scan You know they have such high drug traffic through there they randomly pick people to go thru the body scan And yep they picked me I just told the attendant that I had a band in my stomach so he just directed me to the side and had me handed wanded after about 30 min I was put thru All and all It was as bad as I thought

Hi hope everybody's getting better with each day. I checked my weight today and I am down another 7lbs:clap2: So have deceided to give myself a Wieght Loss Challenge In the Month of June I have set a Goal to Loose 10lbs.

I feel as though it was worth it. My BMI was in in the higher numbers also. I was banded on May 2 2007 and I have already lost 32lbs. So I saygo for it and There is a thread that is for those who have lost over a hundred pounds. Also there is a lady on there named Illade she lost 376lbs with band Mabe knowing that will help incourage you GOOD LUCK:D

I wanted to know how the meetings go and what do they talk about. Thanks in advance:)

They told me that they would fall off by themselves. Which took about 3 weeks. I dont know If Dr. Spivaks uses the extra sticky strip or what because I thought mine would never fall off

I was banded by Dr. Spivak on May 2 2007 and everything went fine and is going very good. I have no complaints. He was the first face I saw when I came out of the anestia... and he also came and checked on me before I left. I had my surgery at the Surgery Center because I had no real health issues. You are picking the right doctor:D

It takes time. I am almost 5 weeks post-op and my port hurts sometimes or sometimes its sore. So just give it some time I'm thinking it will eventually stop.

I think your doctor is full of Sh** that can be fixed during surgery. Maybe you should look for a more experienced Doctor

Cfred being hungry is actually a good thing. Now that you are on mushies and eating at least 3 small meals that means that your metabolism is moving fast and your burning off what you eat:D

How much had you dranked before that happened?

You know what Kacee I was wondering the same thing. We have the same doctor and seems like some of the same issues?

MetalBand did you know that your body only absorbs 20-25 grams of protien at one time You have to split that protein up into 2 servings

Chin Up! All things happen for a reason. As long as you get a new date and that your going to be banded that's all that matters:o

GOOD LUCK TMORROW:scared:

Keep Your Head Up. And Sorry For your loss. And my prayers are with you

It's true my taste has truly changed. Sweets do not taste the same and Liquor does not taste the same It's weird but true:D

Do what's best for you and don't worry about anyone else. It's so easy for people to voice their opion. But if they are not in your shoes it does'nt matter. So I feel like your make the best decision which is choosing to stop the weight gain before it gets worst. And if your looking for inspriration Look at me I was weighing 462 when I started I'm already down 25lbs since MAy 2 2007. Keep you head up. GOOD LUCK 2 YOU