ButterflyKisses

Could someone help out the newer people here by letting us know all the lingo words in the lap band world. Any help is appreciated.

Hi everyone and Congratulations to everyone on their weight loss! I too was banded in July..July 26th : ) I had one fill so far (Aug 23rd) I don't fill any restriction yet but from what I read that is normal. Regardless I'm very happy and down almost 40 pounds from my start weight of 250. I went shopping today and managed to squeeze my ass in a size 16 pants! I have been walking everyday 2-3 miles and more active with my 3 kids.Nice to meet you all! My name is Lisa and I am from Minnesota : )

Hi laura ! LOL at your thread, you just sounded cute telling him to "FILL YOU UP" anyway, I just got my first fill on the 26th of this month and I don't feel any restriction either. One thing I have learned from starting the lap band journey is to be patient . Reading about everything on here is so helpful and a bit scary . Right now I feel like I don't have the band at all and that seems how alot were after their first fill. So for now I am just like I was any other time I lost weight. I'm hungry. I'm not giving in though because being hungry will not kill me. : ) I'm still happy and am looking forward to when I do hit the "sweet spot" hang in there!! Also,does everyone knoe how many CCs the doc put in? I guess I didn't ask. It was a very quick procedure and I did fill the tightness at the fill. Our time will come ..WE CAN DO IT!!!!! : ) : )

Congrats!!! I'm happy for you and jealous at the same time!! I had my first fill the 23rd of this month. I don't have any restriction at all and I always seem to be hungry. I'm doing pretty good through it though, keeping myself busy mostly. How do you know fow many CCs you get? I guess I never asked him, do they normally just tell you? Also one more question,,Since I am having no restriction do I just wait the month out before I see him again,,or give them a call? Thanks in advance to any info from anyone : )

I don't weigh myself at home at all, When I see my doctor every month they weigh me there. I go by how my clothes fit . Sounds silly but it works for me. I surely do not want to get on a scale everyday or even once a week. This way I am using the same scale all the time. Seems like almost every scale is different when you step on it. At the doctors the scale isn't moved and it's always the same one : )

This thread is giving me somewhat of a panic attack at the moment. I cannot imagine having that happen in public. Lord please keep this from ever happening to me PLEASE!

Hi everyone! I just ran across this post and think it is the greatest! Who would think these things that most take for granted are milestones for us! I love it!!!I have lost almost 40 pounds so far and here are a few things that have improved for me........ ~~~Waking up every morning knowing I did not eat to much the day before ~~~ my wedding ring fits again ~~~ I smile SO MUCH througout the day it is crazy! ~~~ Fitting better in veichles ~~~ my one sister told me.."I have my sister back" ~~~ I do alot more physical activities with the kids ~~The most special things that have changed~~ ~~ When I hold my daughter, instead of her being out by my knees, I can hold her close to my chest~~ ~~ The longer hugs I get from my kids because for some reason when your arms fit around ..you feel so much closer~~ ~~ The compliments I get from my husband no matter how many times he tells me I look beautiful no matter what size I am ~~

rkj..it will happen, I just know it will. Keep your chin up and oh..if you ever see a first star at night ,Make a wish! It worked for me : )

Hi Bubble, Try Talipia fillets some time, they are mild tasting and excellent with just a little butter and lemon pepper sprinkled on them. 21 grams of protein per fillet. 100 calories and zero carbs.

Hi Cerrin.. I don't know if you like fish or not but it has alot of protein in it, it's low calorie and low carb.I get fish called "Talipa Fillets" it has 21 grams of protein in one fillet.You can fry it in a pan or bake it , It's really good with some lemon pepper sprinkled on top. I buy them at Sams Club and they have a nice mild taste to them. ALso, alot of deli meats have a decent amount of protein in them. I also like cottage cheese and I sprinkle some parmesan cheese on it for a little kick.

Hi ND If your insurance provider wants you on a supervised diet , do it with your lapband doctor. They usually want you to lose some weight before the surgery and this way they can document it and submit it in with all your other information . I went about 3 months seeing him once a month just to check my blood pressure and weight and as soon as I lost about 20 lbs he submitted me in. Get any information you have from your family doctor regarding health issues and be sure the lap band doctor gets a copy . It also helps that it should have some of your previous weights on the charts. I can so relate to you, I'm a yo-yo dieter also. I can lose it but always regain with a little more.I have lost 95 lbs on my own and managed to gain that all back. I love to exercise too well I should say I love taking walks, it gets me away from the husband and kids for an hour a day! lol ,,I throw on my I-pod and walk about 3 miles or a little more. I think it's important if you can..to walk outside. There is something about the fresh air and beauty that no gym could possibly come close to! Good Luck!

why don't you just have the band un-filled? Would be much easier.

lol...candle, that last message up ^^ was for you.