Laura steele

Hi,we sound the same!!!!!!! I am 5ft1 inch and I started at 204pounds.My surgery was august 08 and today I weigh 173! I have been stuck at this weight for a few months.I exercise but have reverted back to some old eating habits!Let's get back on track together and make a weekly plan to start losing again! I could use a Buddy .Let me know what you think! Laura

Roxie,you are so welcome.Once again I have been giving a lot of thought to my slow weight loss.In realize the Band only helps restrict the size of portions.It cannot choose the foods for us!We still have to make choices and decisions!Sometimes it is easier than others.Phylsser,I want to commend you on your weight loss.I want to develope the determination that you have! Laura

Yes,I had to give myself heperin shots in the stomache for 14 days after my surgery.Didn't think I could do it but I did! Laura

Hi,thanks for the response! I am 65 ,have two adult children ,four grand children and my first great gran is a little boy of two months old! I was curious as to what food plan you follow as you are so successful,I am jealous! I seem stuck at this weight.Any input will be greatly appreciated,Laura

Hi everyonel.I too am a slow loser and I am getting very frustrated! I have 10ccs in a size 14 band and i can still eat a lot! Anyone been here and how did you break this plateau?Laura:w00t:

HI,I am brand new to this site and I don't have a clue how to post a picture or ticker!!!I am 10 months post -op and really want some input on how us 60s plus are doing.I hane lost about 40 pounds.Please post and help me get started on this site.thanks, pugmomma

O.K.,I have to put my two cents in here!I had the Band because I never coud stay on a diet plan!My ultimate goal is to eat all the foods that I enjoy in small quantities.I understand the need for adequate protein and try to eat mostly heathy foods.I also eat a few treats some days and I feel like this is real life.I would like to see some more comments on this.Laura:blushing::laugh:

Please feel free to call me at 899-2318 or E.mail Tamaya62@aol.com I had my band placed in August of 08 and and am doing well.

:confused::thumbup::thumbup:To every one in Albuquerque and surrounding area.There will be a support group meeeting at three PM. this Sunday,Feb 8th.09.We will meet at the flying Star Restaurant at the corner of Corrales Rd. and 528 come join us !!!

There us a group forming .We are going to meet at The Flying star Restaurant in Corrales This sunday ,Feb.8th. 09 at three pm. The corner of 528 an corrales Rd.Come join us!!!!!!!! Laura

:thumbup:Hi Katy,I had my Lap-Band done in August of 08 and have had three fills.I can tell you ,there is nothing to the fills as far as pain goes.They give you a local first and it doesn't hurt at all.Don't know why anyone fears them.This last fill ,last week, has really made a difference in how much I can eat.Before that I could eat just like before surgery.I have lost slowly also but remember we are in our sixties! good luck and hang in ther:tt1:e,Laura

Hey Carol.I was banded in August and have lost 30lbs.I go in Wed.for my third fill.I only feel a little restriction.I started eating a few more carbs in the form of fruits when I noticed my hair thinning.I think our weight loss is slow due to our age.I wanted it to be faster but I feel really well and that is important to me.Let's keep doing the right things and I think it will come.Good luck ,Laura

Hey,I didn't have that problem but I know a lot of protein can cause it.Try a little fruit and bran cereal and of course the water! laura:wink2:

Hi Ella.I was banded in August of 08,and am doing very well.I am down about 36 lbs.and go for my third fill next week.I havn;t had a single side affect! I am figuering out the best diet for me now that I am down the road a little.Christmas set me back a little.I didn't lose or gain tho! Now I am back on track and looking forward to a good year.Good luck to you,Laura:thumbup:

Hey August girls.I was banded on Aug.18th.in Phoenix.I have had two fills and have lost about 30 lbs.I feel so much better after reading your post because I felt like I should have lost so much more! thanks girls! Laura

:wink_smile:Hey there,Just found your 60 plus thread and I am glad to join! I am 65 and doing great! I am 6months out and have lost 35 lbs.Not as much as some but I am a slow loser.:lol:I don't know how to put a photo on???????? Laura

hey,just read your post.Is there alocal Dr.who still does fills.this would be great.I had my banding in Phoenis and the travel gets old.Let me know Laura

Hey,just read your post and i too can still eat a lot! i am going for the third fill as i don't feel anything!!!!!!!!!! I have been at the same weight for three months! Are you losing now?:grouphug: Laura

Hi Bandsters,A few of us from Albuquerque are meeting this Sunday at the Flying Star in Corrales at three pm and would love to have anyone interested ,join us! We hope to start a support group and would like all the input we can get. thanks,Laura PS.We will have a table sign that say's Bandsters

Everyone out there in albuquerque,e.mail me at tamaya62@aol.com Give me some info that will work for you on day, times ,etc,and let's get something going!!!!!!! Laura

:thumbup: Hey,Just found you and i would love to get a suppoet group started right away! I was banded in Phoenix in late August.I would even have first meeting at my house.I just don't know how to conduct a meeting so that it is really a support group.Please contact me.my number is 505-899-2318.anyone else out there in Albuquerque please do the same!!!!!!! excited,Laura:lol::thumbup:

Hey,you girls sound like me.Was banded in late august and am down about 35lbs.I was hoping for faster weight loss.I am hoping my next fill will restrict me more.What problems are you having sstaying on low carbs???????? laura:tt2::thumbup::tt2:

Hi Boo Boo,Laura here and looking for some support.I just signed on new today and am feeling panicky.I didn't gain over the Holiday but didn't lose either.I was banded in late August 08 and have lost thirty pounds.I feel like i can still eat way to much after two fills .Is this normal.? I rarely feel my restriction.I am scheduled for another fill on Jan.21st.I am embarrassed for my Dr.to see how little weight I have lost in past two months.I turned right to the Xmas.goodies and feel really guilty and out of control.I know the best advice comes from those who have been there.Help!!!!!!! Laura:w00t: