Mandylove

I decided to be brave and post my new progress pictures! -60lbs lapband with plication 11/12/12! Don't give up! I was stuck at one weight for months! Change your life! I couldn't be happier. Goal of -40 more in the next year.

I am approaching one year next week with my band. I have lost -60lbs! I got a fill in the beginning of November and it changed every thing. No hunger, lost 16 lbs. I was throwing up too much tho and having trouble finding foods I could eat so he said he took out .5, he could have done more I couldn't see, but I am thinking that with all the vomiting I was doing I was swollen too. So now that that's stopped it's a lot more comfortable and I can eat more. I go back Dec 5th! And plan to get a little more put in. I just know my green zone is right there!!! But I think it's better to be a little loose than too tight. I do not want a slip!

I think it varies, my first fill made me really tired but mostly because I had a headache due to not eating. I would recommend eating a high Protein dinner the night before to kinda keep u going the next day

I kept the same clothes and took progress pictures in them each time. I'll add one below!
It's so great to see the progress right in front of your eyes!

I kept the same clothes and took progress pictures in them each time. I'll add one below!
It's so great to see the progress right in front of your eyes!

I kept the same clothes and took progress pictures in them each time. I'll add one below!
It's so great to see the progress right in front of your eyes!

I decided to be brave and post my new progress pictures! -60lbs lapband with plication 11/12/12! Don't give up! I was stuck at one weight for months! Change your life! I couldn't be happier. Goal of -40 more in the next year.

I decided to be brave and post my new progress pictures! -60lbs lapband with plication 11/12/12! Don't give up! I was stuck at one weight for months! Change your life! I couldn't be happier. Goal of -40 more in the next year.

I decided to be brave and post my new progress pictures! -60lbs lapband with plication 11/12/12! Don't give up! I was stuck at one weight for months! Change your life! I couldn't be happier. Goal of -40 more in the next year.

Thank you all for your feedback!! This will help me so much on the tough days!

I'm approaching my one year mark in November and I remember looking forward at that point to my 21st birthday, which was last week, and wondering where I would be. I am -45 pounds and couldn't be happier. My body has lost weight in places it never has before. It hasn't always been easy but I have stayed strong and done whats best for me! -45 may not seem like a lot in terms of WL surgery but I'm am all around healthier, have more energy, and Confident!! I wanted to share my journey to inspire some of you to make the decision to change your life. Wether or not that means surgery. I regained control of MY life and it's feels amazing!


SW: 241
CW: 196
thanks for reading!

I'm approaching my one year mark in November and I remember looking forward at that point to my 21st birthday, which was last week, and wondering where I would be. I am -45 pounds and couldn't be happier. My body has lost weight in places it never has before. It hasn't always been easy but I have stayed strong and done whats best for me! -45 may not seem like a lot in terms of WL surgery but I'm am all around healthier, have more energy, and Confident!! I wanted to share my journey to inspire some of you to make the decision to change your life. Wether or not that means surgery. I regained control of MY life and it's feels amazing!


SW: 241
CW: 196
thanks for reading!

I'm approaching my one year mark in November and I remember looking forward at that point to my 21st birthday, which was last week, and wondering where I would be. I am -45 pounds and couldn't be happier. My body has lost weight in places it never has before. It hasn't always been easy but I have stayed strong and done whats best for me! -45 may not seem like a lot in terms of WL surgery but I'm am all around healthier, have more energy, and Confident!! I wanted to share my journey to inspire some of you to make the decision to change your life. Wether or not that means surgery. I regained control of MY life and it's feels amazing!


SW: 241
CW: 196
thanks for reading!

I'm approaching my one year mark in November and I remember looking forward at that point to my 21st birthday, which was last week, and wondering where I would be. I am -45 pounds and couldn't be happier. My body has lost weight in places it never has before. It hasn't always been easy but I have stayed strong and done whats best for me! -45 may not seem like a lot in terms of WL surgery but I'm am all around healthier, have more energy, and Confident!! I wanted to share my journey to inspire some of you to make the decision to change your life. Wether or not that means surgery. I regained control of MY life and it's feels amazing!


SW: 241
CW: 196
thanks for reading!

I'm approaching my one year mark in November and I remember looking forward at that point to my 21st birthday, which was last week, and wondering where I would be. I am -45 pounds and couldn't be happier. My body has lost weight in places it never has before. It hasn't always been easy but I have stayed strong and done whats best for me! -45 may not seem like a lot in terms of WL surgery but I'm am all around healthier, have more energy, and Confident!! I wanted to share my journey to inspire some of you to make the decision to change your life. Wether or not that means surgery. I regained control of MY life and it's feels amazing!


SW: 241
CW: 196
thanks for reading!

Hi all!
I was banded 11/12/12. -45 lbs. no complications thus far but right around my port my skin is making a circular indent in my skin. Its not apparent lying down just when standing or sitting. Please! Does anyone know what this could mean!?

Hey all!
I was banded November 12th 2012! I'm so happy with my decision but have found myself struggling the last few weeks. I lost -40lbs within the first 4 1/2 months and have since been stuck. I've had 4 fills and am just now starting to feel some restriction. Any advice on getting through this slump. The first 40 lbs fell off and Im mentally so ready for another 40 to reach my goal. Any advice would be great!!

Thank you guys so much for all the feedback! So glad there are others out there who understand. I think alot of it is mental. When you get the surgery you expect something so different, like an automatic change and really once I was healed I could eat anything. I had to learn just cause I could, doesn't mean I should. Scheduling my fill this week, hopefully this will get me out of 'hell'.

I am 6 weeks post op and I'm finding that I can eat pretty much any food (breads, fruits, chicken) but just not a lot of it. Some foods make me feel fuller faster (ex. Chili) but I am eating a lot more than I originally thought. About 800-1000 calories a day. I've lost 25 lbs without a fill but was curious if this is normal. I am getting a fill within the next week and hope that will give me more restriction but was curious if anyone else has this same problem. Thanks in advance for any feedback!

I had Lapband with plication on November 12th 2012 and am down about 30lbs. Personally, I think it's another great tool and why not do even more to make this journey easier on you! Also, my doctor told me that with the plication he sees no reason as to why your band would slip for any reason!

I had Lapband with plication on November 12th 2012 and am down about 30lbs. Personally, I think it's another great tool and why not do even more to make this journey easier on you! Also, my doctor told me that with the plication he sees no reason as to why your band would slip for any reason!

I wanted to post about my amazing experience with Lindstrom Advocacy. After being denied over the summer my surgery coordinator sent me to Lindstrom Advocacy to go further into the appeal process. The denial was upheld through the first 3 stages, which they said was to be expected. During that time, I chose to do self pay in Denver, Colorado, due to a lack of personal confidence in my case. I didn't think there was any reason to continue with the appeals process but Kelley assured me of her confidence in my case going to external review. I am since down 26 pounds in 7 weeks and just found out on Tuesday that My denial was overturned and they are retroactively paying for my surgery! If it wasn't for Lindstrom and their hard work, I would have unrightfully paid for a surgery that was deemed medically necessary. The best part of all, their services are completely, 100% free! I didn't pay a dime and could not be more grateful for what they have given me. If you have been denied, don't give up hope! Contact Lindstrom Advocacy! feel free to message me if you have any questions about it!

I just had surgery Monday and Popsicles were a life saver!!

Hi all!
I just had my consultation and got my surgery date for a regular lapband! (Novemmber 12th!!) The doctor also reccommend adding plication and I was curious about anyone who had done so already and their feelings about it. He said it will help with slippage and make for a greater weight loss and less fills. As a young- self pay patient, slippage is a big concern. Any feedback would be great!
Thanks again!
Mandy

Good luck
Mandy! I talked to my surgeon today and that's what we be decided on too! I'm so excited and honestly relieved at finally making a decision!