don14
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Hello All, I have not been on here in about 8 months and decided to get on here and see how people are doing, and I'm looking for some support. I am very happy to say that I have lost so much wait, but still have another 100 to go. I started my journey at a whopping 597 and am now down to 365. Yes, that is 232 lost. I am very happy but have found myself stuck for the last 4 months. I have not gained thankfully but I am seriously stuck and the weight won't move. I have tried to add different workouts and everything but nothing is working. I'm just looking for some ideas or things I can do to shake things up. I am do for a fill but I don't really think that is the problem. I know what I'm eating and I'm staying on track. I'm thinking that my body has just said enough for a while and hoping that things get going soon. Any ideas or suggestions are welcome. Hope everything is good with all of you.
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I haven't been on here in a long time. I started a post a while back about a support group but it really never went anywhere. This past Sunday has been 2 yrs since my surgery and I am happy to say I've lost 227 lbs. But I am always looking for people to share stories, experiences, struggles and accomplishments with. It's tough to just talk to your friends about it, because even though they can be very supportive, they just don't know what you're really going through. Anyone willing to exchange thoughts by email or even getting a group of people together and meeting up that would be great.
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This would be awesome, I was banded on 5-8-2009 and tried doing something like this last year, but didn't go to well. I would love to be part of a support group and share stories with some local people. Please contact me with any chances of getting a support group going. I was also thinking of trying to get a meeting set up where people can meet to have our own support group. Let me know what you think.
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Fortunately, knock on wood, I haven't had any setbacks, and hope that I don't. LOL. I know what you mean about not feeling restriction, I felt the same way thats why the last time I went in I told the doctor you need to fill me, and its a good thing he did. I wanted to ask you have you gone to any support groups with the hospital or even outside of the hospital? I've been wanting to go just to talk to other people about different experiences and things but I just haven't gone to any of them.
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Yes it has been a while, and I don't visit this site as much as I used to. It had been a while so I said let me see whats going on. 72 lbs is awesome congrats. Don't let the gain back discourage you, just make sure to get right back on track, you'll be fine. I am doing great, I have not been losing as much but still am losing. The last few visits have only been 15lb and 9lb loses totalling 126lbs but as long as I'm losing I keep going. I finally did get another fill last week. I really needed it,the one before that was in October and I can really see the difference. They actually filled me under a flouro machine, they made me drink some barium to see how quickly it was going through the band. The first sip just flew right by my band and into my stomach. They gave me a 1.5 CC fill. So since then I can really feel the difference. My only problem now is getting my lazy self into the gym and start working out. I also have a knee problem and that doesn't help.
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Hi Don!!
It has been ages since we have talked. How are you doing? Are you still losing? Have you had fills? I have gained weight since the holidays and am fighting my demons...I go for a fill tomorrow since I've only had one since my surgery on 9/29...I don't feel any restriction anymore so I guess it's time. I didn't like the way I felt after the other one, but hopefully it will help me to get back on track. I have been exercising so at least that is good. It makes me so mad at myself to lose 72lbs and then wast a months time gaining...ugh...it is such a battle. Hope you are doing well-have you had any set-backs? I always am inspired by you and your suggestions. Have a good day!
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Mayo Banditos Collective Weight Loss As Of 12/31/2009
don14 replied to John337's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
That's awesome John keep it up!! John - 114 Donny-117 -
wow, Don 102 is amazing...did you ver think you could do that? Keep doing what you're doing! I have been eating too muc the last few nights...old bad habits are creeping in. I've gotr to get a hold of that. I'm looking forwaqrd to being able to exercise soon. Walking is limited with all the rain...as is motivation!
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That is great, good to hear you're doing well. Yeah I don't weigh myself purposely or I'll drive myself crazy, I try to do it every month which is a little extreme but I have to. I'm doing good. I'm still at 102 total lost, I don't go back until early December so we'll see. I be weighing in at the end of the month to see how were doing.
As far as tips go not too many, but I have noticed that deli meats tend to be a problem. I couldn't figure it out, I thought it was the bread, but I was toasting it really good. Then, after reading some other posts I realized that people have problems with deli meats, but I don't understand it. It's really wierd. Other than that all is good.
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I'm doing just fine...I lost like 14 lbs and then I gained back 3 and was stuck for like weeks...it was really frustrating so I quit weighing myself every day. Today I got on the scale and had lost it back plus one!! That's 57 total since May. I feel fine but wish I would lose faster...or consistently. My first fill is in a couple weeks and that s kind of scary.
How are things with you? Are you still losing? Any new eating tips??
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Kane Center Suburban Surgical
don14 replied to sndycnrd's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
everything annette said is pretty much right on. I love the Kane Center. My doctor is Dr. Kane and I had my surgery on 5-8-2009. They are very helpful with everything and very nice. -
I'm feeling a lot better thanks for asking, but it has happened a couple of other times. The problem is I'm stubborn and I love my bread. And it definately becomes a problem. So the bread is gone and I'm doing much better. If I really really want some bread I just toast it until its almost burned, lol, and it works.
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I am doing well! I have lost 6 pounds since surgery. Today is the first day that i have felt hungry. I got a little freaked out over the weekend because my port incision was bleeding a little and there was some non red drainage too.....i thought it might be infected, but I saw the Dr. today and she said that it was fine/a seroma. Im so relieved.......Im just looking forward to week three when I can have eggs and refried beans!!!! LOL I will keep you posted. Leslie
