happytrucker280
-
Content Count
193 -
Joined
-
Last visited
8 Followers
-
Trying Not To Be Discouraged
happytrucker280 commented on jennifer1's blog entry in jennifer1's Blog
My band is "fickle" also...I named her Matilda because she exhibits a lot of what you just described. You are doing great, keep up the good work. -
6 years has passed since you registered at LapBandTalk! Happy 6th Anniversary happytrucker280!
-
April Bandsters - How are you doing?
happytrucker280 replied to BusyMom1961's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey Everybody...I am up to 5cc in my 10cc Allergen band. I have an appt on 8/26 and I need another fill this will be my fourth. I had restriction in early July but it left after about 3 weeks. My weight is is down 30 lbs. My doc is very pleased at the progress thus far. I would like to see more pounds gone but I can wait for the weight to come off. This learning process is something else. After all my surgery was not quite 5 months ago and I don't want to be flabby by losing too fast. Non-scale victories are size 22 to 18, no more blood pressure pills, I can cross my legs, no seatbelt extender needed on an airplane woohoo, my DH can touch his elbows when he hugs me oh yeah!!, my stamina is through the roof. A face to face buddy would be great, only if to meet a couple times per month.. Do any of you have buddies? Does it help? Hang in there everybody, we are all so different but yet the same. We chose the slow road for a reason. Congrats to all for working to get healthy and on your scale & non-scale victories. -
Dr. John Bagnato - Bagnato Bandits
happytrucker280 replied to ParaGirl's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Fantastic...It'll be here before you know it... -
Dr. John Bagnato - Bagnato Bandits
happytrucker280 replied to ParaGirl's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Hey Serita... thanks for posting and congrats on the weightloss. Patty -
The fill was easy enough, but I didn't get any restriction from it and my doctor requires 6 weeks between fills. My next fill is not until 7/8. I still haven't lost any weight since surgery on 4/1 (but I haven't gained either). Congrats on the 7lbs! I am exercising daily and averaging about 10 cups of water per day. I eat oatmeal for breakfast on most days. Lunch is either some form of salad (with tuna or chicken) or one of the recipes I got from bariatriceating.com . I typically cook chicken or fish for dinner, with veggies on the side. I am still adding a scoop of Isopure protein powder to my morning coffee to make sure I am getting enough protein. I snack on either a slice of cheese, greek yogurt, cottage cheese, or a spoon of peanut butter. Glad to hear things are going well for you! Enjoy your month of no classes! ~Nicole
-
Hey Nicole what's going on with ya? How was the fill? I just had my 2nd fill yesterday. It went ok. I am down 7 lbs. next week starts a month of no classes for me. I should be able to post more. Are you exercising? I am not getting that much in. What about foods? What are you eating? I could get a cup to 1.5 cups in at a time, but after yesterday I'm not sure how much I can eat. I'll come off the creamy foods tomorrow. I normally do Greek yogurt and some type of berries for breakfast. One of my crockpot creations for lunch and the same for dinner. Snacking on cashews and kashi granola bars. My downfall is salsa and tortilla chips. I drink a couple of protein shots and lots of water during the day. Hope all is going well for you. Patty
-
Thanks! I definitely let myself get discouraged. I know this is a long-term process, but I expected to see at least some weight loss in 2 months since surgery. I finally got my first fill today (5cc's). I'm hoping that will get my scale moving. How are things going with you?
~Nicole
-
Hello !! I was up to 478 pounds on march 31st . I started on what they called a suger buster diet to help shink your liver .. I was very lucky to be able to start so early on it .. they told me to do it 2 weeks befor my surgery , but i started early .. I was able to lose 41 pounds doing .. and was not real hard on my self , but i cut off 80 0/0 of my suger ,and 80 0/0 of my bread went in for surgery at 442 pounds had my surgery on 5-10-10 this had been a week and 2 days now I have lost a total of 56 pounds 15 of that was sence surgery date I feel so dang much better the lapband was a very good choise I made .no regrates .my goal one day to see 200 pounds again and level out ( God ) bless all bandster's . and good luck with ya'll's .. Tony Burt .... and I was banded by : Dr. Bagnato .. Albany Ga..PS. o-ya . I was tolded by the dr. eat up untill midnight befor surgery . and nothing after . so i ate super about 10pm grilled hamberger patty and green bean's
-
How is everything going with you since your surgery. I hope things are going well for you. I am glad to relate with some banders that are in my area. Keep me updated.
-
April Bandsters - How are you doing?
happytrucker280 replied to BusyMom1961's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
All is well Busymom1961....I did not get hungry today and Shrimp & veggies was the lunch of choice. No problems thus far but I did chew until the food was almost liquid....:redface: -
Good Luck to ya, Shonette.. I was banded on April 1st and I am happy and thankful that I did. I live just north of you near Tifton, GA. Holla if you need anything. Patty
-
April Bandster Bunnies
happytrucker280 replied to mamasugar's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I was filled on 5/13 with 2.5 mL which gives me a total of 3.0 mL as the Surgeon had left 0.5 mL in the band after surg. From what I gather the size of my opening now is the circumference of the middle of my thumb. The fill process was not very painful at all. My NP numbed the area 1st then placed the needle and filled. I drank a few sips of water to make sure that I wasn't too tight and then off I went. Restriction? Not real sure. I have been on soft, mushies until today. I'll have a real lunch and then check back in. This morning I had a shake and water. Lunch will probably be shrimp and veggies.
