Mariposa2009

Hi guys! Welcome to the thread Vinca! We were banded on the same day! I was first thing in the morning...u too? So, Friday went great at Dr. Simpson's office for my follow up, although I did not get a fill! Dr. Simpson said that losing 23 lbs since April 21st is awesome and I don't seem to need a fill at all. He said 20% of people don't need fills right away. Guess I am in that group. He said that planning my meals is really helping me...so I am on the right track I guess! Although, since everything will go down easily...I really have to be careful of what I eat. I am staying full for a few hours after I eat. The only times I am hungry are if I wait too long to eat...or I get "head hunger" where I am anxious, worried, or bored...and I stand in front of the fridge just looking to graze! That is dangerous for me! Charms, I will list out some of the foods I am eating...but I am not having any problems yet with ANY foods. I just eat the portion size he gave us...if I go over that...I get a horrible cramp in my lower back! grilled chicken with bbq sauce or little cheese or lemon turkey burgers, wrapped in lettuce with mayo (light/olive oil kind) and ketchup turkey sausage links (i don't like a lot of red meat) couscous any veggies, cold or hot (i buy those steamer packs of veggies...pop em in the microwave...yummy!) egg salad scrambled eggs special k Protein Cereal strawberries, any kind of fruit...all fresh... string cheese MRP (Meal Replacement program) shakes from hi-health carnation no sugar added instant Breakfast drinks Fiber wheat thins with hummus sugar free pudding, sugar free Jello no sugar added ice cream...blue bell is awesome... I really eat small meals and focus on high protein and no sugars...the things I really don't eat at all...unless just a taste... bread Pasta tortillas chips (i will have the occasional veggie chips with salsa) sweets, Cookies, cake, etc. I say venture out and see what you can eat...as long as it is "healthy"! Just my 2 cents... I go back in a month and if I am not steadily losing, I will get a fill then! I have to incorporate exercise...I am going to join back to the gym on the 15th...Lifetime fitness in Tempe...they have childcare for my son! Let me know how you guys are doing this weekend! Blessings, Chris

Hi guys! I totally ditzed on my appointment...took the afternoon off work and when I got there I was told my appt was Thursday, not Tuesday! Sooo, I had to reschedule for Friday. But, now reading your posts, I am a little worried about going Friday for my first fill since it's the weekend and all! I guess I can just keep the faith and go for it! I did get to weigh in and I am down 23 lbs since surgery date. I was banded a few weeks before you both, so I know I have had a little more time to lose. Hang in there! We all need to stick together so we can share the struggles and successes. I have found that measuring my food and really PLANNING my meals has helped. The days that I come home from work and I haven't planned dinner, I totally eat the wrong foods and usually eat too fast. I hear Dr. Simpson saying, "EAT SMALL PORTIONS SLOWLY" :redface: I wish you all luck on the 18th when u get your fills...I will let you know how it goes on Friday! So, we are really on opposite ends...Lisa, you are in Yuma, right? My hubby is a Marine...that's one place we haven't been stationed...yet! Christine, you are in Goodyear? It's been awhile since I have lived in the Valley, but I bet it has grown up alot out there...have u checked out that new wildlife park/zoo/aquarium out that way in Glendale somewhere? Are you near there? I am wanting to take my son (he's almost 3) out there...haven't had a chance yet!

That is super! Do you go to the support group? I haven't gone since I live far away but was thinking about checking it out. Chris

Congrats!!! Thank you for sharing!!! I am having a rough day and REALLY needed to read your post!!! keep the good news coming! I hope to have good news like that soon! I have a box full of my favorite clothes that I cannot wait to fit back into! I know I have a long way to go...but at least the scale is going down...not up!!! Blessings! Chris

I was banded by Dr. Simpson on April 21, 2009 and so far so good! The office staff is super nice and Dr. Simpson is a pro at what he does. I will get my first fill hopefully on June 2nd and cannot wait! Anyone else out there banded by Dr. Simpson? Chris

Hi Peggy, Thanks for the update and how awesome to hear about your 43.5 pounds!!! I am almost 1 month out and have lost 16 lbs and have stayed here for several days. it is refreshing to hear that I may start losing again soon. thanks for your upbeat attitude! Chris

I am soooo excited for you! I am only 2.5 weeks post-surgery and I LOVE it! My hubby says I look awesome and the weight is coming off so quickly. Most of all, I wake up with HOPE! That is something I didn't have before I found out about Lap Band. Bless you and Good Luck with your surgery! Aloha! Chris

Hi everyone!!! I am back home today. The surgery went great, and I am not really in any pain (except the gas pain). I find it helps to lay in a recliner and put my hands over my head...and walk alot as well. Today I get to take my first walk outside for 10 minutes! Woo hoo!!!! Thank you all for your support, I look forward to getting to know you on our Journey. This is still surreal. It was the first day I woke up and the first thought on my mind was NOT how gross I feel. I woke up feeling GREAT!!! May you all have a blessed day! Chris

Hi all! I am new here, and I have a surgery date set for next Tuesday morning in Phoenix with Dr. Terry Simpson. I am so very excited and know that I have a long road ahead of me, but I feel like I am truly ready for this journey! I have the support of my husband and mother, and 3 friends (they are all I have told!). I also log in here every day and read posts from all of you. I will meet with the nutritionist next Monday, and have already copied several recipes from several of you on this site. Any suggestions or warnings (I tend to be an optimist in denial!) would be appreciated! Thank you all so much for being here! Soon, I will figure out how to get my little ticker up there and add other info! Chris

Hi, I am new to this site, as a registered user. I have come on many times to read posts and do the research to decide if the band is the best thing for me. I think I am finally ready! I am now looking for a doctor in the Phoenix or Tucson area that accepts Tricare insurance. I look forward to meeting many of you and beginning this journey to wellness.