DavidB

A test to see how I really felt about the way I looked after the weight loss and had to push myself big time for this one.. went to a nudist resort. I was nervous as hell but once I did it the experience was great. The most comfortable I've ever felt in my own skin. So I put this dare out to the rest of you guys....

Bryan Tomorrow at this time you'll be on your way to a healthier you. Normal to be nervous, I know I was!

The nurse offered me a copy of my surgery, everything was recorded as seen through the laparoscope. I was interested what my insides looked like and took the offer. Very interesting to see things in there and what exactly what the doctor did. Some parts I couldn't figure out what they were....or if it was just fat. Anyone else able to view their surgery? Or would you want to if given the chance? It does come in handy when I want to clear the kids out of the room! Just put that on and they run in all directions.

Good to hear you are both doing ok now. Keep us posted on how things progress.

I agree with Plain, get back on the horse. Can't go back and undo what's already been done but you can start now and change habits. Even with the band it's been no easy ride for me. In the beginning I was only loosing a few lbs a month and sometimes not any. It took until my 3rd fill to really get a grip on my eating. Also though I could drink all the Atkins Protein shakes I wanted and still loose weight....learned the hard way this is not true (but they really do taste good!) . Took a cue from one of the guys who posted here and mentioned most of his calories come from solid food, he hardly does any liquids (other than water). That makes sense since it will really limit the calorie intake. Exercise...also a hard one for me. Took 8 months to get motivated for this one. What I picked was jumping jacks. Gets my heart rate up, can do it in the comfort of my own home, doesn't require any special equipment (other than arms and legs). My wife got me some dumbbells for Fathers Day and have been using those consistently. Soooo....it took me awhile to get in the mode but now am seeing the results. Seems like your doctor would want to give you the fill since you are struggling, that's what worked for me. BUT...I'm not a doctor. Good luck and keep us posted.

down 50lbs in 10 months (to 188lbs). Another 30 - 35 lbs and I will have reached my goal.

Good one. And the good news is, as your belly shrinks "other" parts look bigger. :thumbup:

Is 51 old enough to be an "Old Goat"? Some days I feel like on that's for sure! Good you are taking control of things, your wife and daughters need to have you around for many more years. Seems like a lot of the charts show weights that are low. I'm sure you'd be happy with 190. Guess just see how you feel when you get there. I'm 5'8" and looking to get in the 150 -160 range.

Had mine done last year and can't remember exactly...thinking around 6 weeks. I was self pay so it might be longer with insurance. At least you are on your way and that is the good news.

Good deal Rick, you're on your way!

Old habits do die hard, even after 9 months with the band sometimes I'll eat to fast and get hit with the PB. Part of the trouble is I let myself get too hungry then I eat fast.

Bet you are happy to be on the post side of surgery and good deal on 24 lbs down. You'll probably find you can eat more over the next few weeks . It took me 3 band fills over 7 months to get the weight loss going at a good rate.