kajen1960

Hi y'all! I had my 2 year aniversery on 3/5/07 and have lost 70lbs. I lose one or two pounds a month. I had to have .6cc removed the beginning of March because I couldn't sleep because it seemed even my salvia was coming up. This happened all at once. I hadn't had a fill in 4-5 months. My doctor took that out, had a barium swallow done and then I can't get back in to see him until this Monday (4/30) for a fill. I don't know if anything was found on the swallow but shall find out Monday. Anyone else had anything similiar happen? I know when I go back in I will have gained some cause, man can I eat right now. I haven't written in awhile so I thought I'd check in. Talk to y'all later.

I've been gone for awhile from the site. Just became busy with life and didn't use the internet very much. I am so glad to return and find this new thread. Thank you so much. I believe that God puts people, places and proceedures in our path and gives us free will to use them for his glory. Having this lapband was an answer to prayer. Through the lapband then the responsibility I have to take to lose the weight God gives me and you the strength we ask for as well as that we don't. Lapband isn't a quick fix. If we don't do our part, we do not lose what we need to. Thanks be to God that our doctors were taught this proceedure.

Hi! I'm Karen and my email is kajen1960@netzero.com. I was banded 3/7/05 and have lost 55lbs so far. I have about 30lbs to go. I turned 46 this past 6/28. I would love to hear from you or anyone else out there. Have a great day. Karen

Greeting to everyone! I didn't realize so many of us from Silsbee, Spurger, Buna are out there. I'd love to have a closer support group than Port Neches, even though I'd probably go to that one when I could. I work in Beaumont and try to go but haven't been able to so far. As I said, I have been banded 1 year on 3/7 and have now lost 49lbs. That Valentines Day fill jumped me back off. I am so glad. If y'all can, lets get together maybe on Saturday or Sunday and put a face to the typing. LOL. talk to y'all later. Karen

I too enjoy Designer Whey Protein. It tastes better that Soy to me. I don't have the problem with gas.

Hey Everybody! I had a nice Valentine's Gift---a fill. My doctor had removed some of the fill last time because I kept throwing up my meats. In 6 weeks I gained 5lbs. I realize that isn't too bad, however, it is gain! Since the fill I have dropped 2lbs of the 5lbs. It may be from having to have liquids for 3days but I do definitely fill a restriction. My doctor told me to take my first 2 bites 2 minutes apart. He said not to even sit down for those bites. After the 2 the band will be lose enough for me to eat somewhat faster for the rest of the meal and not throw up. I am going to follow it dilligently because that throwing up is for the birds. Glad to hear from everyone on the post. Lets all keep our chins up and realize that we will all meet our goals. God Bless all of you. Karen

Hi, Vinesqueen, Who do I see for this metabolic testing? I don't think that is my problem, however, I just wondered where to go. Fellow bandsters, do you think making Protein smoothies with fruit in them is bad for losing weight? I use Protein powder with 25mg protein, a small banana, and some strawberries for Breakfast. I have recently began having one for dinner. I do this because I don't have a lot of time in the morning with an hour drive to work and I get in around 7 pm at night and thought maybe eating so late is why I'm not losing. Please give me your opinion. Thanks. Karen

Hey Y'all, Karen from Texas here. I was banded 3/7/05 and have lost 45lbs this whole year! (Woe is me) I have more than 50lbs more to lose. I thought I was the slowest loser around. I'm in if I qualify. Talk to y'all later. 03/07/05 02/04/06 Goal 242 197 145

Hi Jodie, I had my surgery done by Dr. Spiegal on 3/21. I have lost 31 pounds so far. I live in Spurger. Email me sometime. Good luck on your surgery, it's the best!! God Bless You. Karen

Hi Kathy, Who did your surgery? I had mine done by Dr. Spiegal in March. I have lost 31lbs so far. I have had one fill which was in April. I've made 2 appointments to get a second but would start losing weight again. I know my fat is secured to my body by fat super glue and I lose exceptionally slow. I'm so glad I did this, and even though I can't go to sleep one night and wake up the next day skinny, I would do it again in a heart beat. There is a support group that meets at the Holiday Inn on Jimmy Johnson Blvd on the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. I haven't had a chance to go yet as I live in Spurger (north of Silsbee) and just haven't made it yet. Anyway, let me know how you're doing and I'll do the same. Again, congrats on your surgery. God Bless you. Karen

I was wondering how you know when you need another fill. Do you start getting hungry more often? Had my first fill on 4/18/05. Up until today if I ate too fast or too much at a time it was very painful. Today, the pain isn't there. Either I've slowed down with my eating--which I work on at each meal or maybe I'm eating slower---working on that too. Thanks for the responses ahead of time. Karen

Congratulations!!! I know you may not be feeling the best in the world right now, but hang in there. It truely gets better with each passing day. Welcome to this very special and "elite" group. Good job losing 6lbs so far. You have only just begun. Talk to you later. Karen

Hi, Sherri, I was banded by Dr. Spiegel. He did a great job and his staff is wonderful, especially LuLu. She has always taken the time to answer any of my questions when I have called or gone in. I had my surgery 3/21 and have lost about 15lbs so far. I have had little to no trouble thus far. Good luck with your choice and future banding. Karen

Hi y'all, I'm Karen and live in Texas. I was banded on 3/21/05 and have lost about 15lbs so far. I told my doctor that I wanted to go to bed tonight and wake up skinny tomorrow. Of course I realize that isn't possible however a girl can dream. I have about 70-80lbs to lose. My goal is to wear a size 10. I haven't done that in 8-10 years. I look foward to being a part of this group and hearing how everyone is getting along. Talk to y'all later. Karen

Thanks so much, La Madam. I know I will see a size 10. At the moment I am a very loose 20. Only 10 sizes to go. I'll do it! Bye. Karen

Hi, Paula! Thanks for your welcome. I look foward to hearing from everyone as well as reading all the info on this sight. I had my surgery 3/21/05, lost 12lbs by my first fill on 4/18 and am down another 2 this week. It's slow. I want to go to bed tonight and wake up skinny tomorrow!!! I know that is a fantasy but it's a great one. Talk to you later...Karen

Hi, Paula! I am from a small town north of Beaumont, Tx. Dr. Spiegal did my band also. Do you live close by? Thank-you for the welcome and I look foward to talking to you again. Talk to you later. Karen

Hi, Susie! I am from a small town north of Beaumont, Tx. I've lived here for about 30 years off and on. I am originally from Georgia, north of Atlanta. I was banded on 3/21/05 with my first fill just last week on 4/18/05. I had my first real meal today since the fill. It is definitely different. I'm so glad you wrote to me. I look foward to hearing from you again. Talk to you later. Karen