sharmom

Hi everyone my name is Sharmon I was banded sept 2008 and in an auto collision Dec2008 that caused 4 anular tears at 4 levels. At that time I had already lost 30 lbs then came the physical pain and depression I had to deal with. I spet 2 1/2 years just making it day to day drinking protien 26g 2xs per day and 3 meals (not very much) my activity level was very limited due to the pain so I did what I could slowly. 14 mos ago I went and had a fill. I believe I have a 10 cc band and a 7cc fill but it was and is tight still. I started walking through the pain upwards of 2 turtle miles drinking water water water Protien shakes Optimum 26g per scoop. Up to 3 scoops per day and 3 small protien with protien N some veggies. I started at 315 lbs I'm 5 11 the last I weighed was 202 lbs. it is still a journey but well worth it. The difficult part for me is having daily back pain and excersize but I just still do my turtle miles and what I can do around my home. I never thought I could get this weight off Now I can get up and put on anything clothing that I own and it fits. Sometimes they are too big. . The band is the hardest but best thing I ever did for myself. Would I do it again? Somedays I say no because I'm an emotional eater but after fighting myself and winnin I say YES I WOULD DO IT AGAIN. So hang in there people. You will see progress!

Hi I've been banded 4 years and got really serious 14 mos ago and I'm started losing the 6-10 lbs per mo. Emotionally has been saying goodbye to what I thought I need to eat to be healthy. Having friends tell you that your not eating enough. Ughhh. The water thing is a challenge try drinking in the morning when u wake up something warm seemed to help me. Protien drinks will be your friend. I use optimum 26 grams per scoop I order it on Amazon I drink up to 3 scoops per day. They mix easy in water. You are going to do Great keep posting. A Good support group is a Must!

Hi I've been banded 4 years and got really serious 14 mos ago and I'm started losing the 6-10 lbs per mo. Emotionally has been saying goodbye to what I thought I need to eat to be healthy. Having friends tell you that your not eating enough. Ughhh. The water thing is a challenge try drinking in the morning when u wake up something warm seemed to help me. Protien drinks will be your friend. I use optimum 26 grams per scoop I order it on Amazon I drink up to 3 scoops per day. They mix easy in water. You are going to do Great keep posting. A Good support group is a Must!

Awe humm have you talked to Dr? Sounds like the swelling. Just make sure to sip on your water and protien. It took me few weeks to understand what to do. Keep in touch will people that are fellow banders. Looking forward to you posting again!

Tri care pays for Lap-Band. I recently had surgery. the initial cost out of pocket was 700.00 It took 3 days to get appoval with tricare standard tricare prime takes a little longer. Go to Military.com for more info on what they will pay for my initial visit was 8/25/08 and I was approved 9/1 and had my surgery on 9/28/08 good luck. I am a military spouse. My daugher is also using our insurance and will have the surgery 7/11/09.:tongue2:

I am not sure where you live but I shop at Costco and they have a powdered protien shake that has 17G of protien I like the Vanilla and use the food flavorings like Rootbeer,cherry,orange there are so many to choose from and without the huge cost of getting flavored protien shakes. I went on opti fast 10 years ago and lost 100 lbs and gained it back. I was banded Sept 26,2008 and have lost 50 lbs it has been a great tool. Just remeber it is a tool not the solution. I really have had some challenges trying new foods that are healthy and not full of fat. My advise is to Stick with the doctors orders. That was the advise given to me and it has worked well.

I am so glad you have concidered this surgery I am a mom of 10 children 5 his 3 mine and 2 ours and 8 grandsons and one little grandaughter. My husband is Retired army and is 15 years older than I am. I am 44 years old. I started this journey 5 months ago my military insurance was approving this surgery before I had finally made my decision it only took 3 days and I was fully approved. God is my source and comforter by myself control flys out the window when it comes to being comforted with food. I have been medicating myself with food for over 15 years to the grand total of 320lbs On Sept 26,2008 i was wheeled into the operating room trusting God and my surgeon with my decision. I really had no clue what to expect. Since my banding I now weigh 276 I have lost almost 43 lbs. I was fortunate that my doctor filled my band with 5cc of saline(i have a 10 cc band). I drank my tomato soup with added flavorless protien for 2 weeks. I have over 100+ recipes for smoothies with protien. There were some rough times 1 month after my surgery the doc gave me a 2cc fill. It was perfect until I discovered my old lack of selfcontrol slip back in. I was in an accicdent that took away my ability to excersise for the past 2 mos. I had a disc in my back tear from a car accident. I then was in an emotion mess state. I tried some of the so called slider foods But God reminded me of my life commetment to this band in my body. I also got a few of those slider food stuck (it can be very painful) Getting the band was the best thing FOR ME I just bought my first size 20 jeans and they look great! I have been feeding myself with the Word when I have the uncontrollable urge to poision my body with unhealthy choices. Now I am a changed person I eat a lot of fish and shrimp and always Protien first. I wish you Love on this Valentines day and pray that God will give you the answer that is right for you. I am here if you would like to email me anytime. Blessings in Christ! I hope to see new postings.

My surgery was 4 mos ago I am just now feeling like I have some energy. Take your vitamines and make sure you are eating your protien. I am at the hair thinning stage but I have lost almost 40lbs. good luck and keep the faith

I do really well with 11oo to 12oo cals per day. My surgery was 9/26/08 I started at 302 and am now down to 269.5 4wks into my surgery i was only eating 800 cal and didnt lose for 1 wk I upped my calories and started on a losing path. I started in a 24 tight and am now a loose 22> I hope you find your sweet spot. I have 7cc in a 14cc band I think this is my sweet spot. Have a happy holiday

Thank you for you post. I am doing much better. I am now dealing with many other oportunities to keep depression away but dealing with the previous sadness I an armed. Keep praying for me and my family. We have lost our vehicle and my husband hit a deer with the rental car and my teenager is in jail for threatening to kill me. She has had troubles most of ther life. We also lost most of the christmas gifts that were in the car but I realize what didint kill me makes me stronger. thank you for your prayers keep praying.

stash tea has really great chai tea bags that are fabulous and also they make fat free sugar free hot chocolate that you can mix your vanilla protien into both of them and they taste great if you blend them good. Good luck and give them a try.

I have a house in Redding I was banded on 9/26 and have now lost 25lbs I was banded in Medford I have military insurance. where are you having your surgery? I so would have had it done in redding but I didnt know they did it there. They have support groups to? wow We spend most of our time in our home in Happy Camp. I am so happy that I got the band i have had a few issues such as eating bread that got stuck YIKES I am happy that you have been approved.

STEVEGOAD God Is Good. I to married the man that was truely there for me Thick and Thin. I received my band 9/26 God truly has blessed you with your friend theresa I worked with the elderly and handicapped and everyday I felt the blessing that God gave me to Put something good into thier lives everyday and made me less selfish. More Blessings to you and your family. I see you are in a band do you have a demo or a site where I could listen to your music. My brother is in Nashville Tn and has a few songs out. One of his songs that he wrote was put on Roy Rogers last album before he died it is called Final Frontier. If you have time look up Gary Cotton on myspace my brother also writes with him too. look forward to hearing your tunes my email is sharmons@sisqtel.net

I so understand I recieved my band 9/26 and have lost 20 lbs I started at 301.8 I am thankful for this band. I am thankful that when I am unthankful unhappy and want to eat ...... My band reminds me of how Thankful I am it is my new best friend that is always there. My sister started losing weight 1 year ago she has worked her butt of by walking over 5k every other day and eating around 1600 cal per day she has lost almost 60 lbs and looks great but, she has lost the weight before and the last few weeks I have noticed her maybe gaining. I am afraid for her. We are not competetive but I know that once I get this FAT OFF my body I will never gain it back. My Band is in place and will kick in for me. She kind of snubs me and says you are no fun to go to lunch with anymore but I say that I will sacrafice fun for my health. Keep Strong and Stay in the Spirit of Thanksgiving Always!

I think you were ok to ask him to delete you from his political OPINIONs especially if you do not know him very well I guess you will not get to know him now HIS LOSS! GOOD FOR YOU! STANDING UP! To many people are ignoring

Take more gas x up to 280mg and use a heating pad it worked for me I thought I was gonna explode. Definately the heating pad in the front where the pain is on HIGH

OMG you are a life saver. Of course its not for me its for my friend LOL . What about the sulfur in the dried fruit does it cause GAS?

It is what it is Happy or Unhappy I do not live or hopefully die by who becomes president. It is up my God to be my provider Not the Government of this World!!

I was banded 9/26 I too have had 2/3 of a corn dog, chips very sm amt and a few mini reses peanutbutter cups. I am still loosing but be very careful Hand in there and go back to protien shakes if you are feeling hungry. Oh make sure you eat protien first.

That would be great! My surgery was 9/26/08 I am down 20lbs but I am really needing prayer. I have been dealing with sadness. I have a great life but I feel sad. I am crying for no reason and am snapping at my family. I am so thankful that I was able to have this surgery in fact I was very blessed to have this surgery. Has anyone else had this feeling after surgery. Please pray for me Thank you

what kind of insurance do you have? I am military tri care and they do not require me to pay until after I recieve services but my doctor does charge a sm co pay each visit. Most of the pre surgery appt I had to pay before approval. I would question your insurance co on what you should do

Hello, I am sorry that you are having this problem. I was banded on 9/26. I have lost 20 lbs but 3 wks after surgery I did not lose a pound for almost 2 weeks then I started to excercise and I think it is working 30 min about 1 mile per day if you cant get out to walk there are some fun excersices that you can to with your little one. good luck

Yes this is normal. My advise is get a heating pad and some Gas X extra strength I was not prepared this lasts for a few days but with the heating pad it is much easier. Hope you are feeling better soon. my private email is sharmons@sisqtel.net I was banded on 9-26-08 I have lost 20 lbs and have a few weeks of experience. I am now finally stablized. I recommend the chat room It helps to chat with people that are going through what you are or others that have already beend there.