Anniejo

Hi, I was banded 4/9/07. Dr. Aceves in Mexicali. Live in Green Valley. Also work out at LVAC on Eastern. Usually water aerobics. I go to the 8:30 or 9:30 a.m. class. Also LOVE the "Lite" class at the Karen LVAC. Have requested that GV offer that. Anniejo

<p>Hi, I heard that there was going to be or is planned, a convention or get together of banders in Las Vegas first of the year??? is that correct??? sounds like fun! esp since I live here. Anyone have info on this subject?</p>

Hello Denise, I am actually replying to you to ask about your experience w/the Coos Bay doc. My friend lives in Newport but at this point plans on coming here (Las Vegas) and I will drive her to Mexico w/Dr. Aceves who did mine. Any thoughts? thanks. anniejo

Hello again. Duh a light bulb just went off!! I have been concentrating on calories...now I realize that I have totally neglected the number of carbs!! Any thoughts out there? banded 4/9/07 today is 6 weeks and down 14 pounds (200-186) 70yoa & 5'4"

Hello again...yes exercise is key and may be the only aspect that I have paid attention to most of my life. I was able to return to water aerobics a week after being banded, and floor aerobics about 3 weeks later. So my workouts continue, however, I have always done so, fat and thin, so only if I STOPPED working out I think my loss would be ever so much slower. HOWEVER, I am 70 and it is undoubtedly that cranky old metabolism paying attention to the calendar and not my wishes! Good luck to all of us. This board is just a sanity saver. I get sick of thinking about the loss so much of the time. IF that worked I would really be off the charts on weight loss. anniejo

Hello! I "thought" I added to this thread yesterday. I am not too saavy about this and get tired asking dh to "help". At any rate I am 70, banded 4/9/07 by Dr. Aceves. Weighed 200 and have lost 14-15# in the first almost 6 weeks. I am pretty active, water & floor aerobics 4/5 times a week. BUT I sure notice it is easier just w/this minimal loss. I have 40 to go...but gotta get real...however, will continue and wish I could have had this done 10 years ago! let's go girlfriends!! anniejo

<p>Hi folks! re qualifications 6 weeks since being banded and have lost between 12 and 15 pounds...surrounded by others losing 30-35 pounds in same time period. I AM trying very hard to not compare. But, here's a question are you counting calories?? I do most days and seem to hang between 800-1000. Every once in a while I have had a 1500 cal day. That's been a very hungry day. Had a fill lasat week and don't notice any difference in the hunger. Only had 1 cc. Thoughts?? jb</p>

I was 70 Dec. 06. Banded 4/9/08. I have lost about 15 pounds in 6 weeks. Not as fast as many others...but BMI was 34. I feel great and am encouraged by clothes fitting, etc., and really try to not compare. Wish I could have done this 10 years ago! But got a new lease on ??? maybe 10-15 more years feeling better and looking thinner! Started at 200, weigh between 185-187 for the last couple of weeks. QUESTION: are you folks counting calories?? Hooray for us! jb

Hello, I had my surgery 4/9/07 w/Dr. Aceves in Mexicali. Wonderful work and people are swell. I paid $8200 and that includes 1 night hotel, 2 nights hospital w/extra bed for companion. Also...includes free fills for life w/fluroscope (sp?) but the hospital charges about $80. Had my first fill yesterday. I lost 15 pounds the first 5 weeks. I am 70 yoa. Feeling great, back to aerobics, etc., BUT...my friend's husband went at the same time and that guy has lost 32 pounds!!! figures huh? jb

Ok..now I can't find my book, yeah I know it's on line but do me a favor and let me know day/time & I will watch. tx.

Hi, no I don't know about that class. I'll take a look at the catalog. I was banded 4/10/07 still trying to be careful. Also, probably couldn't keep up w/a demanding class yet. That due as much to age as weight...but willing to try. j

Hello, I do go to LVAC same location. Usually 3x a week for water aerobics, either the 8:30 or 9:30 a m class. If you want to connect pls write me directly at joannebodeen@earthlink.net looking forward to hearing from you.

Well you sound like my kinda ... OK, I was banded 4/10/07, have lost 5#...BUT...isn't there always one? The 3 others banded that day have lost 12, 14 & 16#. I have done the deal correctly, to the tune of about 30 calories a day as close as I can figure, and started walking day 3 now at one and a half miles a day. whine.