RaleighLap
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This sounds so familiar! A few weeks ago I tried the eliptical at my gym. I started on the treadmill, they're located right behind the elipticals. I wanted to watch the people using them to see how it worked so I wouldn't look stupid. Finally, I worked up the nerve and got on one. I didn't know what level to pick so I mashed some buttons and started peddling. OMG!!! I had to force myself to last 5 minutes. I felt really uncoordinated on that thing. When i jumped off I had those "light legs". For 3 days afterwards I could hardly walk, especially on stairs. Oh the pain. My gym friends laughed and said I need to keep working on it and it would hurt less the next time :-)
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Hello there,
I am so frustrated with my self. It seems as if my weightloss has disappeared. I am down 9lbs instead of 17. I started walking on the treadmill and I am only eating 2 ouncezes of whatever I eat. Can't figure out what is happening. Just need a little encouragement right now.
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The first few weeks after being banded I jumped on the scale every single morning eager to see how many pounds I had lost. Some mornings I was rewarded, others not to much. It got to the point of obsession. No, I only weigh in on Sundays. Everyone usually fluctuates a little day to day. I totally understand about wanting to be at the "goal" and feeling like life doesn't start until then. I used to have this magic goal number in my head but that's too obtuse. I work better with a more tangable goal. My first goal was to lose 10% off my weight. DONE!!! My next goal is to be able to step on the scale at the gym and not the special scale for the obese. These goals are more short term but you get to the results faster. As I reach them I'm able to reevalute my situation and make new ones. Maybe that will help for you too? Good luck. This is a great site for information.
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What do you feel when you are full?
RaleighLap replied to marisela10's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
It's been 7 weeks since I've been banded and I've gotten stuck 2 times. Once it happens, remember what you did to make it happen so you can prevent it in the future. My problem is I get side tracked while eating by talking to my friends and not paying attention to the size of the bite I took or not chewing enough. Now I chew until that food is almost dissolved. DO NOT drink anything. Your brain will tell you to grab some water but it just makes it worse. Takes some deep breaths and if I stand up and walk around that helps too. Be careful of vomiting, that could cause your band to slip. It's a learning curve for awhile. I love the posts on this site. I've learned so much. -
Great. Thanks for the encouragement. I hope to be banded before Thanksgiving. How much weight have you lost so far? Are you having any side effects?
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I was banded on 7/30/09 and am on regular foods right now. I had my first adjustment (fill) this Monday. You're about 2-3 weeks out? So you should be doing soft/mushy/pureed foods?
My first advice. Stop saying only! You're 14lbs less than you were. Congratulations! That's awesome!
I've not been doing great with the exercise, but when I go to the gym I mainly walk on the treadmill for about 30-45 minutes at a moderate pace.
I'm sorry to hear you're in pain. Did you tell the doc about it? What kinds of foods are you eating right now? What's worked for me is LOTS of water. I hate plain water so I get those sugar free flavor packets from walmart. And I make sure to get in as much protein a day as I can. Usually for breakfast I'll drink a protein shake so i'm not hungry until lunch. I hope this helps some. Write back if you have any questions.
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Hey there,
What stage are you in on eating. I was banded on Aug 13 and have only lost 14 pounds and that is up unitl my post op appointment. Any kind of advice would be nice right now. I have been on these boards likie crazy but have been having port pain that has been keeping me from doing a lot of walking. Am I doing something wrong.
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I'm on Facebook, Chad Perzanowski Hough. I use that all the time with my friends. I guess I have moved through all of the food weeks. The PA at Dr. M's said to try each week about 4-5 days as I could tolerate I could move up. I need to do better about my protein and water intake. Bread seems to be tough to eat. And I need to slow down and chew better. I've had a few painful moments.
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hey are you on facebook or myspace? that seems to be an easier way to communicate....what food week are you on? what kinds of foods are you eating? wondering how i can help till you go see dr m...
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Thanks everyone. I went to the gym Thursday and Friday and feel great! So far I'm just walking the treadmill. I put my headphones on and forgot what was around me.
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Congrats on the 14lbs! That's great! I go to the Planet Fitness in Knightdale. All the Planet Fitnesses in Raleigh are only $9.99/month. Can't beat that. They don't have a lot of the "extras" but they have treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, and weight machines. I don't need anything too fancy this early in the game. I got a reminder email about the support group at Dr. M's office. It's next Thursday.
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I saw you are a patient of Dr. Moran's. I got banded by hime 3 weeks ago today. He's a great surgeon. Not the friendliest person, but incredibly smart. I know several people that have been banded by him and they all sing him praises.
In my opinion this has been the best desicion of my life. I'm still learning about food and exercise, but I feel more in control of my life.
I wish you luck and we're here if you need help.
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Hey everyone. Are there any Raleigh banders out there? I know I've seen a few on here. I live out in Wendell (east of Raleigh) and go to Planet Fitness of Knightdale. I was wondering if anyone else goes there. Also, I thought it would be cool if we had some kind of social club/group get togethers. Maybe out to dinner (healthy of course), a movie, a walking group, etc. I love chatting with people on this site and everybody's advice, but sometimes to know a real person is so much more helpful. Thoughts? Ideas? :huh2:Interested? Not interested? Go away Chad? LOL
