Rebeccaabrooks86

Sorry for the delay in response. Yes, still have them

I went out today to K-Mart and bought a cute top and pair of Jillian Michael's workout capris. Hoping to go to the gym later in the week wearing my new outfit.

I like the idea of an audiobook or sometimes what I've done is watched a show on the "Hulu" app on my phone the few times I've ventured out in the past.

Where in Jersey are you? I am in Essex County. I was a Bander and just had my band removed two days ago and am revising to the Sleeve in 3 months (September)....have to do a 90 Day Medically Supervised Diet for the Insurance. But I know the ropes and would love to talk. Could always use an extra friend/Support on the journey. PS-Hope your move went well!

That's a great idea!

Thanks for the advice everyone. I'm definitely going to try going back to a basics yoga class and try my best to hook up the headphones and get on the treadmill. I know I can do it. I may even treat myself to a new exercise outfit to kick it off.

Hey everyone, I am a September Sleever too. I had the Band. Just had it taken out two days ago. Can't wait to revise to the sleeve...have to do a 3 month supervised diet with my doctor's nutritionist for my insurance. I already got the clearances I need from a psychologist and therapist. I have an appointment in a week with my primary care to get a letter from him. I can't wait for September to be here!

I am using Dr. Strain at Englewood Hospital in Englewood, NJ. He is at a Bariatric Center of Excellence. He works with two other surgeons, Dr. Ibrahim and Dr. Morales. Dr. Morales just took out my Lap Band yesterday. She was great and Dr. Strain will be doing my Revision in September, he is great too. They also have a nutritionist right in the office (which is located on Engle St.) Their website is www.bergenlap.com

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Hi- Wondering if you are still on BP. I currently have the band and have had tremendous trouble with it and am having it removed in two days. I will then be on an insurance mandated 3 month supervised diet and will have my sleeve surgery at the end of September. I am looking for a buddy for support with the sleeve process. I need help with only eating small portions and exercising on a daily basis! I have lost 100 pounds before (I weigh 230) but regained the weight. I am almost 29, married, and from NJ. Hope to hear from you!!! Rebecca

I went to Dr. Lee in NJ. Drove 2 hours. He was very good.

Hey everyone! Happy holidays and here as promised is our New Years Challenge. We can keep it going as long as you guys like. Just enter the following info to participate: Name (Real or Screen)- Age- Location- Date of Surgery- Weight Lost Since Surgery- Current Weight- Weight Loss Goal for January- New Years Resolution- Goal for the New Year- Name- Rebecca Brooks Age- 28 Location- NJ Date of Surgery- 8/12/14 Weight lost since surgery- 20 lbs Current weight- 220 Weight loss goal for January- 215 New Years Resolution- To save enough money to vacation in Hawaii Goal for the New Year- To start process to get revision surgery to VSG Remember it's not a race and everyone is a winner!!!!

So excited I got my dates! February 24th I'm having my band and port removed and April 21st I'm getting the sleeve. Last step is having the esophageal manometery test for the insurance to cover the sleeve but my surgeon said it would be fine since he has all the other info for the insurance. In between the two surgeries I have to have an endoscopy to check out the scar tissue. I'm doing Weight Watchers right now as I've been gaining weight from having an empty band and soon no band. My surgeon said to stick to a diet so I chose WW. I'm also starting to see a therapist who specializes in food and nutrition so I can work on my issues with head hunger and hopefully make the sleeve a success!

Since posting I decided to keep my band and not go through with the surgeries

Still in Onederland baby! And don't forget about a thing called WATERWEIGHT!!!!

I am now using Dr Lee in Mt Laurel.

Wondering what amount got people to green? I was at 8 CCs of a 10 CC band which was way too tight and took me to the red and was brought back down to 4CCs. Now I get stuck occasionally but can eat. I'm seeing a nutritionist to set up a consistent eating plan and working on portion size. Hoping at some point to go back to 5 or 6 CCs but happy right now at 4. What works for you?

I was just curious what works for other people. I know some people don't even need to get a fill, which I think is amazing. Just thought we could all start a convo about it.

I have the Realize Band and am happy with it. My stomach was sewn and stitched up and around it to avoid slippage. I had 8CCs in it (it holds 10) but was brought back down to 4 because I was in the red. Am working on getting my portion sizes right and incorporating exercise. Averaging .5-1 lbs a week weight loss. I'm on the slow side because I hadn't been eating right and not exercising. Not the bands fault. I've recently kick started my diet back up and am looking to lose 20 lbs in the next 2 months. I have 40 to lose to get to goal. Good luck with your decision!

223.6! Last week 227

So I'm coming clean that I have an eating disorder. For the past two or three months I have been binging and purging. I had a history of Bulimia 6 years ago during which I lost 100 lbs. I was not honest with my surgeon about it and was going to revise to the sleeve on 4/21. I made an appointment and came clean to him and he cancelled my surgery and is refusing to treat me. I have only lost 15 lbs with the band because I have been overeating and generally eating unhealthy. I spent the night in the hospital last week for these issues and its led to me getting help. I started seeing an Eating Disorder Therapist and I have been referred to a day program for Eating Disorders that meets 5 days a week. I am also going to start Over Eaters Anonymous. Right now I am trying not to focus on my calories but eating small band appropriate meals. I am hoping to implement a good exercise routine as well. I hope I am now on the path to a new healthy life and can now get good use out of this tool. Just felt the need to come clean.

I was at 8 CCs of a 10 CC band but it was too tight and caused me too throw up a lot which escalated my bulimia. I was brought back down over time to 4 CCs. Once I get more comfortable just eating until satiated I may go to a local lap band fill center and ask for another CC or Two which I think would bring me to green. I am really forcing past being stuck and eating till I'm sick. Sometimes I purge and then return to eating. I know I have restriction. So I need to learn to work with instead of against the band. I intend to keep it and overcome this. I have been doing good the past two days, especially journaling my intake and trying to stick with a healthy meal plan.

226 lbs, last week 227. Loss of 1 lb.

219.8, 227, 224.2....Having my band/port removed on 2/24 and sleeve on 4/21!