sweetforlife

Hi Guys, Well I did my surgery in August 2007 and I am in a slump. I lost 62 lbs in a year and a half starting at 307 ending at 245ltb. I got pregnant in January and lost my baby in March of this year. Throughout the three months I was preganant I bumped up to 265! I am having a hell of a time now dropping this weight and it is all in my stomach. I really need some help from some successful bandsters. Can you please reply or e-mail me with actual menus of what you ate Breakfast, lunch and dinner? I am really discouraged as my two year post surgery is coming and I am nowhere near close to goal. I have family members now telling me this whole things was a waste I want this to work.

Hi Guys, So I just found out I am pregnant. Well I have been banded for about a year and a half now and lost 62 lbs. Guys, I am scared, nervous, happy and everything all into one. Is there any advice that bandsters that have had babies with the band can tell me like weight gain, how to cope with the HUNGER:crying:

Thanks guys...my appetite has decreased temendously now. It is so wierd. I hope it lasts!.

What are you excercise experiences? I have not been to the gym over three months due to shin injury. I am still in pain but now need to excercise I am trying to atleast maintain and keep active during this pregnancy. Do anyone of you excercise during pregnancy? If so what are you doing or what do you suggest?

YES!! Hence why I am pregnant today...lol.

I too am at the hungry, hungry stage. I feel as though if I don't eat I will attack! This is what my face look like when I am hungryyyyy:mad2:! I am trying to eat very healthy...hey what about Splenda and sugar free juice...are you all staying away from that? I bought some yougurt sweetned with splenda...I am a bit scard to I am giving it away?

Hi guys, So I got the de fill and went down from 7 cc's to 5 cc's. OMG I can eat too much now. I feel as though I was never banded and that scares me. I am trying to eat very balanced and healthy but am not used to the quantity. I gained 3 lbs. Guys I am so very scared right now.

Hi Guys, I just found out that I am pregnant. I am happy and scared all at the same time. I lost 60 lbs so far and am so scared of gaining. I is hell to get protien in now. Can I please get some words of wisdome from you all.

I am looking at all of the successful lapbanders that have lost a lot of weight. I am wondering if you can let me know what you ate? Is there anything that you have cut out/eliminated? Have you changed the way you cook? I am at a stand still and would really like some assistance.

That is wonderful...I would like to know as well.

Hey beautiful people, Well today is a big day for me. I stepped on the scale today and saw 267.2. I am all emotional right now as this whole thing has been a roller coaster for me. First getting the band and coming to the realization that it IS A TOOL not a solution. Working on my emotions towards food and finally picking up excersice. Guys slowly but surely my life is changing right before my eyes and I cannot beleive it. My aunt is an excellent personal trainer in Calgary (Protein diets. I never thought in a million years that I could eat rice or oatmeal. When she told me this I thought she was NUTS!!! I am so happy as when I reach 260 I am going to Calagary for personal training with her. God I wish I had her butt!! I am feeling:thumbup: this morning! I am on top of the world. And thank you all for your support during my journey!

Irish, My next goal is simply 260. When I get there I can go to Calgary to train for a few days with my aunt....I am very excited about this.

Hey all my Calgarians, If you are looking for a REPUTABLE personal trainer in Calgary give this studio a try. She is amazing...they are sensitive to the lapband. I work with her from Toronto. One On One Fitness: Calgary's Personal Training Source http://www.oneononefitness.ca/assets/one_on_one_fitness_print_add.pdf

CCCCCCRRRRRRRRRRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIISSSSSSSSSSPPPPPPPPPPPYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!! Girl, how are you doing!!!!!

Way to go....you deserve IT!!!!

Well, Thank you great North....(my head is swelling) lol!!

Hi Leslie, I will find out for you.

:thumbup:Hey all, I don't know how many of you where there but the symposium hosted by Dr. Cobourns team was great. I learnt a lot about my band, complications and living with the band and more over emotionally what I can experience. I reallllly felt like I was not alone. I especially love the last speaker Carole Bertuzzi Luciani she blew me away. Did anyone else go...how did you all like it?

Hey Michee, Were you sitting on the right side of the room? I think you were at my table?

I just signed up too!

I am interested too! Please share.

You look marvelous

Hello everyone, I am going to be banded in August by Dr. Coburn and the obesity clinic in Mississauga, ON. I am exited and nervous all in one. I am hoping this experience will be life changing and will allow me to get on with my life. Can anyone who used him/his office let me know of they're experience? Is there anything you liked or disliked? How is the staff after the sugery? How do you find him and the staff.