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Manatee
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New weight Challenge---New Year's day (sort of) to Valentine's Day!!!
Manatee replied to blahblahblah's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Down 1 more. This is kind of slow, as I'm only ~20 lbs from my final goal anyway. name.............starting#......current#......goal#.....togo# Anitak33...........245............218..........199.......19 Anna2766____.......232............232..........220.......12 Cagstorm(txarcher).360............357..........345.......12 Candle.............218............213.5........207.......6.5 Cerrin.............350............350..........325.......25 chickatee..........188............186..........175.......11 Cookielover........202............202..........192.......10 cQQlgirl...........220............220..........210.......10 Faithmd............306............301.2........296.......5.2 georgiagirl........275............272..........260.......12 Hollyberries.......298............298..........285.......13 Hoppingto..........350............314..........294.......20 Irishmae11.........233.8..........234..........219.......15 Jennie1976.........290............251..........235.......16 jfran..............187............181..........177.......4 Jillrn.............176............176..........166.......10 Jsrico.............255............178..........165.......13 juliegeraci........220............220..........210.......8 KarenG.............207............197..........189.......8 keekahari..........220............217..........205.......12 kjl315.............237.5..........232..........220.......12 legster............223.5..........216..........199.......17 LessnLess..........172............172..........164.......8 liz_hager..........202............198..........190.......8 Manatee............188............181..........175.......6 Mandyjo............191............187..........180.......11 metawnny...........252............252..........240.......12 MJRouse84..........274............233..........218.......15 nip50..............250............246..........238.......8 Rainer.............264............255..........248.......7 Redtulips3.........248............234.5........226......8.5 RenewedHope........228............221..........210.......11 rharriet...........367............256..........248.......8 Sades..............229............199.7........189.......10.7 Skinny_Jill........195............195..........180.......15 Stacy73............230............225..........222.......3 SueMagoo...........230............224..........220.......4 Sunny112...........145............145..........140.......5 Susan4794..........240............240..........225.......15 Suzzzie............303............299.3........290.......9.3 SWEETY.............180............174..........170.......4 Trystelle..........219............219..........205.......14 Twilight...........206............197..........185.......21 uxbus5.............240............240..........230.......10 want2lose..........236............236..........225.......11 wombat712..........154.8..........152.2........140.......12.2 -
The joys of the band.....I tried yesterday eating them like I did the days of old. Rather than sucking down a sleeve in 10 minutes, I vomited them all up on the 4th cookie. Urgh. Well, that's certainly one way to cure an addiction :biggrin:
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Today I broke the 182 barrier. For me, that's an important number. Officially I'm only down 90lbs from the consult and 80 from surgery, but I happen to remember the scale the day I decided to look into this thing. That was in March 07, and I weighed 282 lbs that day. I recall looking at the scale and realizing that I had almost topped it out, and realizing that I WOULD top it out soon if I didn't get control of my eating. So this isn't officially a hundred lbs on the ticker, but it sure feels like it to me :biggrin:
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Non-scale victory -- I had the opportunity to buy new boots today, because my old ones are too big. My FEET are down a full size. Amazing. I also picked up a couple pairs of 36" waist boot-cut jeans, and in that size I wasn't limited to the standard boring brands. I got these kick-ass faded expensive jeans that look GOOD on me
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I'm scared!!! Is lapband weight loss too slow?
Manatee replied to BellaPerdente's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Jack, "inspirational" is far too powerless a word to explain the impact of your posts. Thank you for being here. -
Oh, disaster! It's Girl Scout cookie time I cannot resist Thin Mints, and they are 40 calories per cookie. I will admit I already bought 1 box. At least that's an improvement over the year I bought 6 cases and filled my stand-alone freezer with them...
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A thread for Single Bandsters
Manatee replied to NewBeginnings2018's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Just send him a current pic if you're that worried about it. To be honest, most 'normals' don't really notice the difference 10-20 lbs makes. It's only us that's so obsessed with it You should hear my friends react when I tell them I'm still 30 lbs heavy and a fatboy :rose: -
Where's the ability to search for new posts and subscribed threads? It used to be one mouse click.
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Woot! Huzzah!
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I'm scared!!! Is lapband weight loss too slow?
Manatee replied to BellaPerdente's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
It's a tool. YOU have to provide the work and motivation. I'm 8 months post, and down almost 90lbs from the consult weight. I watch what I eat, and work out with a trainer 3 times a week. Your results may vary. -
Just find something you like. Maybe you can pick up an old Xbox and a DDR pad/game? Should be relatively cheap, and nobody needs to know you're bouncing around to techno :pray2:
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"Diet and exercise" Yep, I've lost hundreds of lbs that way over my lifetime-- and gained them all back when the willpower lagged. The whole point of the band, for me, is to backstop me when I fall off the wagon. Kinda hard to pig out on pizza when you're vomiting out the second slice.
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I wonder how that first guy lost 204 lbs? I suppose we'll hear more about him in the later stages.
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A thread for Single Bandsters
Manatee replied to NewBeginnings2018's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Oh, I HATE this attitude. Leeches, all of y'all. If you don't like a guy, have the dignity to say so and leave his wallet alone! -
How often do you weigh?
Manatee replied to Twilight's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Weighing daily helps keep a close eye on progress, but can really screw with your head. The body naturally will bounce around a bit, and it may not have anything to do with what you're eating. I prefer a weighted average trending, it gives a clearer view of what's happening. This site gives a clear, readable explanation: Moving averages I use this tool: https://www.fourmilab.ch/cgi-bin/HackDiet/ Highly recommended. I get my daily weight fix, but focus on the trend line, and that keeps on sliding down even when I see slight daily pops. -
You might want to look at this thread: http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f15/thread-single-bandsters-25494/
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Hey man, did you get your fill? That makes ALL the difference. Believe me, when you have a tight restriction, you won't be eating a hot dog bun.
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I used Dr. Curtis Mosier in Denton, surgery at the Presby there in town. AWESOME guy, really concerned about the health of the patient and the staff is very responsive. His web site bites: Home Page Call them up and check the self-pay price. Last I heard it was around 14K all in with a year follow-up, but don't quote me.
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Help!! Texas Newbie here.. scheduled for Jan 22nd!
Manatee replied to illion's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Just keep on keepin' on. The short term pain is WELL worth the gain, trust me on this. -
New weight Challenge---New Year's day (sort of) to Valentine's Day!!!
Manatee replied to blahblahblah's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Update: down 6 name..........starting#....current#......goal#.....togo# Anitak33...........245............218..........199.......19 Anna2766____.......232............232..........220.......12 Cagstorm(txarcher)360............357..........345.......12 Candle............218............215.5........207.......8.5 Cerrin.............350............350..........325.......25 chickatee..........188............186..........175.......11 Cookielover........202............202..........192.......10 cQQlgirl...........220............220..........210.......10 Faithmd............306............304.1........296.......8.1 georgiagirl........275............275..........260.......15 Hollyberries.......298............298..........285.......13 Hoppingto..........350............314..........294.......20 Irishmae11.........233.8..........233..........219......13.2 Jennie1976.........290............251..........235.......16 jfran..............187............181..........177.......4 Jillrn.............176............176..........166.......10 Jsrico.............255............178..........165.......13 juliegeraci........220............220..........210.......8 KarenG.............207............199.5........199.......0.5 keekahari..........220............217..........205.......12 kjl315.............237.5..........233..........220.......13 legster............223.5..........219.5........199.......24.5 LessnLess..........172............172..........164.......8 liz_hager..........202............198..........190.......8 Manatee............188............182..........175.......7 Mandyjo............191............191..........180.......11 metawnny...........252............252..........240.......12 MJRouse84..........274............233..........218.......15 nip50..............250............246..........238.......8 Rainer.............264............258..........248.......10 Redtulips3.........248............248..........235.......13 RenewedHope........228............228..........210.......18 rharriet...........367............256..........248.......8 Sades..............229............199.7........189.......10.7 Skinny_Jill........195............195..........180.......15 Stacy73............230............228..........222.......6 SueMagoo...........230............228..........220.......8 Sunny112...........145............145..........140.......5 Susan4794..........240............240..........225.......15 Suzzzie............303............299.3........290.......9.3 SWEETY.............180............180..........170.......10 Trystelle..........219............219..........205.......14 Twilight...........206............197..........185.......21 uxbus5.............240............240..........230.......10 want2lose..........236............236..........225.......11 wombat712..........154.8..........152.8........140.......12.8 -
3rd day post-fill, and everything's good. I'm able to eat small portions of salmon, pecans, etc. Back to the normal world. Unfortunately, solids mean that beautiful 183 number this morning will soon be headed up a bit, but so be it Twinmommy, you're doing well! Only you can decide if you need a fill. I do know that I can't come close to eating a full 6 oz can at one sitting, but I also only eat the white chunk tuna -- I can't stand that shredded stuff. I'm at 7.5 cc in a 10 cc band. Hope this helps.
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New weight Challenge---New Year's day (sort of) to Valentine's Day!!!
Manatee replied to blahblahblah's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Down 4, 9 to go name ...........starting# ....current#......goal#.....togo# Anitak33...........245............218..........199.......19 Cagstorm (txarcher)360............357..........345.......12 Candle ............218............218..........207.......11 Cerrin.............350............350..........325.......25 chickatee..........188............188..........175.......13 Cookielover........202............202..........192.......10 cQQlgirl...........220............220..........210.......10 Faithmd............306............304.1........296......8.1 georgiagirl........275............275..........260.......15 Hollyberries.......298............298..........285.......13 Hoppingto..........350............314..........294.......20 Irishmae11.........233.8..........233..........219.....13.2 Jennie1976.........290............251..........235.......16 jfran..............187............181..........177.......4 Jillrn.............176............176..........166.......10 Jsrico.............255............178..........165.......13 juliegeraci........220............220..........210.......8 KarenG.............207............199.5........199.......0.5 keekahari..........220............220..........205.......15 kjl315.............237.5..........233..........220.......13 legster............223.5..........219.5........199.......24.5 LessnLess..........172............172..........164.......8 liz_hager..........202............198..........190.......8 Manatee............188............184..........175.......9 Mandyjo............191............191..........180.......11 metawnny...........252............252..........240.......12 MJRouse84..........274............233..........218.......15 nip50..............250............250..........238.......12 Rainer.............264............262..........248.......14 Redtulips3.........248............248..........235.......13 RenewedHope........228............228..........210.......18 rharriet...........367............256..........248.......8 Sades..............229............199.7........189.......10.7 Skinny_Jill........195............195..........180.......15 Stacy73............230............228..........222.......6 SueMagoo...........230............228..........220.......8 Sunny112...........145............145..........140.......5 Susan4794..........240............240..........225.......15 Suzzzie............303............301.1........290.......11.1 SWEETY.............180............180..........170.......10 Trystelle..........219............219..........205.......14 Twilight...........206............197..........185.......21 uxbus5.............240............240..........230.......10 want2lose..........236............236..........225.......11 wombat712..........154.8..........153.4........140.......13.4 -
Yesterday was BAD. Vomiting water during the evening, acid reflux last night, gurgling. I ended up sleeping in a chair just to calm the churning. It's better today. Still on liquids, I did get some chili down today. I have got 64 oz of water and a protein shake down today. Things are still churning in the chest, but it's getting better. If I can get through the weekend, I'm golden. Thanks for asking
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Do you miss your old eating habits?
Manatee replied to Jennifer08's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I actually DO miss my old eating habits. I know they were unhealthy, but I start thinking about deep dish pizza and a rack of ribs and fajitas and sometime REALLY wish I had never done this. Then I look at old photos and remember what happened to me when I fell into those habits. I look at my parents who are only 20 years older and wheelchair-bound, and realize that I was headed right there. I can live with these limits. -
The I Hate Exercise But Going to Learn to Love it Thread
Manatee replied to Lap_dancer's topic in Fitness & Exercise
Pain is weakness leaving the body. You have to PUSH. If you don't push every time, you'll never advance. Movement is good in the beginning, but don't stay there. Don't worry about the others in the gym, they're mostly focused on their work and won't care about what you're doing. There will be a few who stare, but aren't we all used to that on the street anyway? If you can afford it, find a professional personal trainer. That has made such a difference for me. There's no way that I would have known what to do in a gym on my own. I budgeted for 3 months, and had him explain why I was doing exercise X, and after those three months I could have started working out on my own. As it is, I enjoyed it so much I rearranged my finances to keep on using the guy. Also -- even if you're lifting weights, don't expect huge dramatic changes in composition quickly. The body is subtle. Take lots of pictures so that you can keep track of your progress. Good luck