allison_ann

I am too so happy that I did the Lapband surgery. Triplelet Momma, you are doing awesome. I have always loved reading your post. I came on here to see how everyone was doing. I am down 85 lbs and could not be happier. My only problems are kidney stones. I went to a speacialist last week and he told me that the band are causing them. I am not drinking enough water and eating too much protein. Well I rather live with kidney stones than put the weight back on. So I am trying different things. I also read that some can't eat french fries, ME TOO.

I am so happy for you. I love my band. If you let it work it will. It was warm and sunny here in Oklahoma yesterday, so I pulled out the capri's and flip flops. Went to the closet I put on the smallest capri's I could find, when I walked they fell to my ankles. I was so so HAPPY. I really felt like I have done it. Just want to do it better on my next 60lbs. Congrats everyone.

Oh I completey agree. I know what you mean. I was just thinking the same thing yesterday. I work as a nurse in a clinic and have noticed the people will smile and say hello in the hall more often now.

I am fixing to get banded soon. I was wondering if anyone has used Dr. Provost in Denton or Dallas area. I just want to know what you think of him and his staff. Has anyone had any bad experiences or just all good. Let me know.

Tdtucker... I am so sorry that you had bad luck with Dr. Provost. I am so very happy with them. They always treat me with respect, and always happy to see me. I think I would talk to the office manager and let someone know. Allison

Karen.. I know what you went though cause I got a fill last wed. I am at 5cc and have a 10cc band. Every since I have had the fill, I have to eat slow, and nothin big. Tiny bites or I will slim. I had my WAKE UP CALL! I am excited to know that this band is gonna work. I have lost 5 lb in 5 days. I did have something happen to me last week, they found a blood clot in my left leg. I called my surgeon and he said that it is probally not from the surgery. I just have to take it easy and be on blood thinners for awhile. Everyone take care! Allison

Hello Bandsters... I had my first fill today. Surgery date was Aug 10th and I have lost a total of 40lb pre-op diet and all. Happy with the results. Had first fill two weeks ago, did not feel any restriction. I did not loose any weight these last two weeks either. I am praying that I feel something this time. I am not not getting off my butt either like I should and walking. We all sound like we are on the same page right now. We will all make it through this and be skinny someday. Allison

I had my first fill today. It was a breeze. They made me do a little crunch, she put in 3cc and then she told me to relax. Did not hurt any, also she did numb the port site. Love it. On liquids for 24 hrs and then regular meals. I have another appt in 2wks. I am ready for some restriction. Allison

This is a shake that someone emailed me, I just tried it today and in love. Oh my it is sooo sooo gooood... :drool::drool: Banana Pudding Shake Go to Walmart < my fav store! Look in the pharmacy section, with all the nutrition stuff 1. EAS Soy protein 20g. It is a white container...with a purple label...1.3 lb. Its about $8.00 a real bargain.(I used oh-yea vanilla shake) Then head over to the sugar-less cookies. 2. Murrays sugar free vanilla wafers. I add about 6 to 7 cookies.They LOOK like Nilla Vanilla wafers. Buy all the boxes they have, they are hard to find and when they have them, I buy all of them. Don't get confused that another pkg of cookies by Murray says Vanilla wafers but they are the rectangle shaped cookies,,,that's NOT it. K? 3. half a banana or banana flavoring 4. Yoplait vanilla yogart, light. OR Banana flaver 5. 1% cottage cheese, I buy Great value cuz it tastes best to me. 6. 1% great value milk, 8 ounces 7. Vanilla extract...how much you like is fine. 8.six ice cubes Throw all this in the blender. Let me know what you think...its yummy. And cheap. Hard work?? you bet it is. Worth every single second. Today I weigh 142.3. Love it.I weighed 222 about 2 and a half yrs ago! 5' almost 4''. Hugs Nancy

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Well football season is here, lapband is in, waiting for my first fill... Can it come soon enough. I am going to have it done on the 16th of this month. I feel no restriction at all. But I am happy I have found the best shake ever, Banana Pudding shake. This weekend I went to the Brady Goat cook off, oh did that goat smell good. Also did not drink any beer. Wow I knew I could do it and did. I was born and raised near Mason Tx. now I live in Thackerville OK but only spittin distance from the TX/OK line. I won't go any further.I love TX too much. I started out weighing 280/now 267. I have not had any weight loss in the past week cause I am so hungry, Just ready for my fill. Hope everyone else is doing well. Allison

Justin... What is that Pumpkin pie protein shake recipe!

I eat out nearly everyday... I eat soup,chicken or tuna salads. I try to eat pudding, jello.. ect. I am having a hard time with McDonalds, Jack n Box, Whataburger.

I was feeling like that last week. So I went into work, and did an x-ray. (I'm a nurse) I had the biggest gas pocket in my stomach. It was huge. I now know that it can make you feel swallen. I had trouble swallowing, couldnt not burp, or fart... TMI.. and my muffin top did not even go down any. I have been taking lots of gas x and it has helped so much. Allison

I was walking 35 min. the day after surgery. I walk everyday. I am ready for fall so it won't be so hot. Allison

I am having my fill on the 16th. I don't know that is when they scheduled mine. I am also thinking why have it filled if I am loosing weight now. I am going to eat the same. I fill full on about 1/4 cup of stuff. I just still order a big ol meal and just get the soup and full. God that it is a wonderful feeling. Allison

My turn.. I had surgery on Aug 10th and doing great. I am on mushy foods at the moment. I feel great. All of my scrubs are getting really loose. I get full on a little jello or soup. I am so thankful to have had this done. I think my hubby is even saying I am doing good. I love to read everything that everyone is writing. I don't post much but always remeber that I am reading.. Allison

Oh guy I am so scared that I have done something to my band. I am having pain under my left breast for the 2 days. I am on the mush stage, but I think that I have eaten too much at one time or something. Do you think it might could be from the surgery? It was on Aug 10th. I wish that I was scared to death to eat an egg. I feel no restriction. NONE.. I feel full faster but and I think I just ate so fast or something, I have thought about doing liquids for a day and see if it gets better. Any suggestions? Thanks, Allison

My co-workers has been great also. They go and eat soup with me. Now they are all like you want to go to the YMCA. These are the ones that run for 1 hr. I will walk at home thank you. I don't need my shorts crawling up my butt infront of those mirrors! LOL... I will start going over there soon but just not ready yet.

Just wanted to know how everyone is doing? I went to the post op visit today and I had lost 10lbs. Pretty good for me since only thing I could do is put on weight for the last couple of years! lol. He has me on mushy foods now for 3 wks. I will see how all this will go. Fill date is on the 16th, I hope everyone is doing ok.. I have gone back to work this week. Monday was my first day, it is like I have not missed a beat. Allison

In my mind I am hungry too. I don't feel hungry but I just went to post op appt. today, lost 10 lbs. I have been eating mushy foods nearly all week. I got a talking too today, he told me that I had to stick to the diet cause of the band. I fill no restriction. Not even in the morning. I am ready for a fill. I did good this today, ate malt o meal and protein shake. Did good on mushy's. Let's see if I can do this for 3 wks. LOL.. Oh I have to be strong, and just love can tuna..LOL..:drool: I am doing something right, cause I am loosing weight. I also am walking 35 min everyday. :confused: I have neuropathy in my legs and since I have started walking they don't hurt like they did. Thank god. Allison

They told me that it would be an office visit co pay which is 15

Congrats... Raising my broth to you! Allison

yankeegirl... So glad that you found us. This is a great group of bandsters. I think we have been through it all, and it is just half of the month. LOL... If you need anything just let us know. Allison