Lisa Marie C

Good Morning All ~ I have a few questions for those who have had the lap-band surgery... 1. How long were you out of work? 2. Explain to me what getting "stuck" feels like. 3. How soon after surgery can you begin to excercise? 4. Were you afraid to eat after the surgery? 5. If you have a spouse/significant other.. How did they handle your weight loss? I am sure I have more... Just can't think of them at this time. If you have any other tidbits to shair. Please do! Love you all and have a great DAY! Lisa

Hi Everyone... I just wanted to tell everyone Happy Holidays! It has been a while since I updated everyone. I am as well as I can. I have retained a lawyer to help me with the legal matters I will now have to involve myself in since Jason left me in October. I still have no answers from him as why he left except --he seems to blaim EVERYTHING on me. Whatever. My girls are the only things getting me through day by day. I am not looking forward to the holidays. This will be the 1st ones that I do not have Jason to spend them with in 10 years. I need to believe though that everything happens for a reason. I just do not have the reason yet. As far as the BAND. I feel wonderful. I am down 58 lbs now (Maybe even more). I just want you all to know that I am thinking of you and wish you nothing but the best in 2006. I will hopefully be posting again soon but things have been very hectic for me... Love Always, Lisa Marie

Hey alll - Went to the DR today and lost another 11 lbs since 11/1!!!!... I am now down 58 lbs total! I am very excited. All of you are such an inspiration to me. Now I just have to get back to excercising.. (stopped when darling husband left me gre ) I hope your day is going well...TTYL! Lisa Marie

Hi All, Just wanted to say Hi! I am back to work today and my husband is still gone. Taking one day at a time. I would like to thank everyone for their support. It really helps me get through the rough times. Now for my question.... I have been having pain under and below my left breat after I eat. What am I doing. I must admit I have been eating more than usual. But, It even happens when I eat a little. They almost feel like spasms. What can it be? Have you ever experienced this? I am going to the dr tomorrow and not looking forward to getting weighed because I think I may have done some scale damage for the last 2 weeks. I have turned to food as a comfort since my husband left but I am back on track today.... Thanks everyone and have a great day! Lisa Marie

Hey all... I cannot hold this in any longer. My husband left me 4 weeks ago and I am in my own personal hell. We have been together for 10 years, Married for 6 1/2 and have 2 beautiful girls. Sure we have had our normal couple problems but for him to up and leave me!!! I was completely blind sided. At first he said he would go to counseling but now he won't even go. I just need advice and support. I have been eating everything I can get my hands on this week and I need to get control. I am down 47 lbs and do not want to take a step backwards. I think I deserve an explanation from him and he won't even do that. He just blaims EVERYTHING on me. Please help!!! Love Always, Lisa Marie

I am going.... Need to have a good time! Can't wait to see everyone! HUGS, Lisa Marie

1. What does your handle mean? My Name. 2. What book are you currently reading, or did you last read? No time to read, But would take suggestions. 3. What do you do for a living? Collection Consultant for a telecommunications company. 4. For what in your life are you most grateful? My 2 beautiful daughters 5. What's one thing about you that you think would surprise other people? I won an electric slide competition in 1995. 6. One word to describe yourself? Friendly 7. One word others use to describe you? reliable 8. Would you rather play a game with someone better or worse at it than you? Someone Better 9. Favorite movie? Favorite show? Steel Magnolias, Beaches, Top Gun 10. Something unusual about yourself? I hate to admit this but I met Michael Jackson....

Thank you everyone for your support and kind words. I am a firm believer in everything happens for a reason. I do not have that reason yet and probably won't for a long time. All I know is I am going to try to be strong and continue on my bandland journey. I go to the dr next week and think I am going to ask for my 1st fill. Hugs and Kisses, Lisa Marie

Hi All - I was wondering if I need a fill? I can eat bigger portions and I am getting hungrier by the minute. It is around my mentrual cycle but I am not sure if that has something to do with it. I do not want to sabotage my journey. I was banded 8/10. How long after surgery did you have a fill? Thanks for all your help in advance, Lisa Marie

I am a Collections Consultant for a telecommunications company.

Hi Everyone... I had my 2nd post-op visit today! I lost another 5 1/2 lbs this week! I am very excited. Dr. Kwon said I can have yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs, and clear broth Soups this week! I am in good spirits and very exited. I am down 16 lbs total post-op. I cannot believe it! Since 8/10!!! I am dancing around my house! Now I just have to get myself motivated to excercise again! Lisa

Thank you so much! ;o)

Hi all, I am wondering what you eat daily? If you go to restaurants, what do you choose? How do you get through daily struggles or hurdles? Was the initial weeks after surgery the hardest? I think I may be flipping out a little here. I am 8 days post-op and feeling very uneasy... Thanks Everyone....

Good Morning my NY Buddies, I feel good again today! Whooppee! Just having a lot of discomfort around the port area. Which I am sure is normal. I am looking to support group on Monday. Kristen is doing good. She is working real hard to get 3 Protein shakes in a day. She said it is very hard. I have been drinking Isopure and that has a nasty after taste. I have been a little on edge lately. Everything seems to be getting on my nerves. It must be lack of food. LOL. I wish everyone a wonderul day! Love, Lisa Marie

My stomach is growling and I want to eat. I am 8 days post-op and still on liquids/Isopure protein drinks! Please help! I really want to eat something... Any suggestions? I even went as far to chew a french fry and spit it out thinking that would curb how I feel and it did not. Thanks, Lisa

Thank you all for your awesome advice! Have a great day! Lisa Marie

I have been overweight most of my life. My childhood was not exactly a great one. My father was an alcoholic and my mom worked a lot so my wonderful maternal grandparents took care of me. I come from an Italian/German/and whatever else that is mixed in family. So I was always taught to have 1sts, 2nds, 3rds, and then some. All through my school years I was tortured by kids. I finally hit junior high and that is when I began losing weight and was down to a size 10/12. I still loved food and I still do. I got pregnant right after highschool graduation. I only gained 24 lbs with that pregnancy. But after I gave birth I still ate like I was still pregnant. I joined Weight Watchers and lost about 30 lbs but could never stick with it. 3 yrs later I was pregnant again. I gained 26 lbs with that pregnancy and then afterwards gained about 100. I am really happy I was banded 8/10 and looking forward to starting fresh. Happier, Healthier, and thinner. Love, Lisa

Looking forward and waiting for support group day to come! Monday is the next support group for me and I need it! Lisa Marie

Hey, We live in Middletown NY. Which is about 60 miles north of the city. The walk sounds fantastic! Lisa

I will keep you in my thoughts! Congratulations and good luck! So exciting! :Bunny

I am very excited. I went for my 1st walk today since I have been banded 8/10. It was not my normal 5miles but I was able to do about 1/2 a mile before I got light headed. Hope everyone is well and will talk with you all soon! Lisa Marie

Happy Wednesday Everyone, I woke up this morning and to my suprise I am feeling pretty good! Whoooohooo! It is a week ago today that my sister Kristen and I were banded. I am so excited about it. I will take the good with the bad and have a positive attitude through all my experiences. My darling husband is very supportive. My daughters Ashley (7yrs old) and Jaylee (3yrs old) are very cute. Ashley told me a few days ago that she can't wait until I lose 1000 lbs. LOL. I chuckle every time I think about it. Jaylee is a bit young yet to understand but she knows I have Boo Boo's that will get better and I will lose weight because of it. I just wanted to tell you how wonderful everyone is on this website. It helps me a great deal to know I am not alone in this Journey we are all on. Have a wonderful day! Love, Lisa Marie

Hi Everyone, Well I have to admit I am a bit bummed today. I thought I would feel better than I do. I was banded 8/10. I am still pretty tired and do not have that much energy. Am I expecting too much?

When were you banded? What was your weight ON DAY OF SURGERY? What is your weight now? What size do you wear? How tall are you? Good morning.... I was banded 8/10/05.... My weight was 262 the day of surgery.... My weight is currently 252.5.... I wear a size 3x-26..Sometimes a 24-2x... I am 5 feet 7inches tall.... <!-- / message --><!-- sig -->

:Bunny :banana Fantastic! Congratulations! You are on your way!