Akire20

Hi, I had my surgery the same day as you, are you counting the pre-op diet as well in the 43lbs? or not. How may fills had you get and how many cc's they put on your band, please let me know. The reason why i ask you so many things is because i hasn't lose that much, pre-op diet 15lbs, 3 weeks after surgery 15lbs and then about 4lbs in the last month, wich makes arround 34 lbs lost counting the pre-op diet. I dont know why it's been so slow the last month, just get 1st fill 10/02 - 3 cc's. I dont really feel any restiction at all, I'm eating the same l was eating before the fill. I've been working out already for a month 1 1/2 hrs a day, 4 times a week. So that's why I'm upset, I'm eating a little and working out hard and haven't seen much difference in the last month. Tell me how you do it????? lol

Hi, in my case i lost 15 lbs in the first 3 weeks and then i got stuck with the same weight for another 3 weeks almost when i have to get my first fill. About the 20's to 30's lbs that many people refer it is counting the pre op diet i lost another 16 in my pre op diet, but not everybody counts that. My Doc told me usually people even gain a few lbs beteween the 3rd and 6th weeks that's called "hellbandster" between us, hopefully the fill is coming and that's another history. Good Luck you are doing it fine, just be patience.

Hey, I'm 6 weeks post surgery too but lost only 15 not bad anyway in the pre op diet i lost another 15 wich makes 30 in 8 weeks, my first fill is this friday still a little worry about it. I started gym last week, how are you feeling and let me know how your fill went. Good luck

Hi, My doc told me a year ago i got diabetes type II and High blood presure at that time when he discovered my sugar was at 185, since that moment i was suppose to take some medication metformin 550mg and fosinopril for the High blood presure i never learn how to used the machine but everytime i went to the hosp i check it up. After 6 months since the doc discovered these things I start a strict diet and a workout program exercise in 4 months I lost 48 lbs and my sugar and the High blood pres was getting pretty good, then i decided to get the lap band and i lost another 31 lbs. Last week i went to see my doc and he told me i not longer need to take any of these medications both of them i'm not diabetic or have High Blood press anymore. I'm 5 weeks post surgery and i havent had any fill in my band yet. So do it you wont regret it, it helps a lot.

Congratulations buddy, i also lost 50 lbs before surgery with a good diet and gym , then another 15lbs w the liquids pre op and another 15lbs after 3 weeks post op, so far 78 lbs lost in 5 1/2 months and just got banded (08/17) 3 weeks ago, not fills yet in the band. Keep the hard work, i know is tough sometimes but we can do it. Best of Luck in your surgery.

hi, I'm 2 weeks post op. I've been drinking Protein shakes for the last 6 months, I already try Isopure dutch chocolate Low Carb(50grm), Isopure strawberry n cream Zero Carb(50g), Myoplex Light Vanila(25g), Myoplex Regular Strawberry(42g), Myoplex Deluxe Strawberry (54g), Muscle Milk ready to drink shake 11onz (22g) Cookies n cream or banana. The Isopure is the best to loose weight because is the one with less cal, carb , etc but the taste is not that good even mixed w fat free milk or Soy milk and is Whey Protein. The Myoplex light is too thick, the myoplex deluxe too many cal not good for us, myoplex regular mixed w orange juice light Tropicana 50 is the best in flavor but have a few more cal than Isopure and is a mix of different Proteins. The Muscle milk is the one i been drinking w the pre op diet and post op is rich in flavor it tastes like a milkshake it also have mix of dif proteins but the downside is that have too many cal to fat. My Favorite is the Myoplex Reg Strawberry mixed w the Tropicana 50 is very good and gives in total like 45grms of protein at once. Try it u wont regret it. 03/01 Weight at Lap Band consult = 325 07/31 Weight at Pre Surgery App = 277 08/17 Weight at Surgery = 262 08/31 Weight 2 weeks Post Op = 250

Hi, i already got banded last week on 08/17. If u want to try a diet i can tell u what i did. I was on a diet and working out 5 days a week, what i did was replacing breakfast for a protein shake (Myoplex regular Strawberry mixed with orange juice Tropicana 50 cal) for lunch i choose a very healhty meal, try some meat or chiken, some potatoes or platain or even a little wheat pasta) avoid fried food , rice , bread and calories drinks. dont drink while u get lunch wait at least 15min. and for dinner i got a smothie 1/3 pound of strawberrys,1 banana, 1 egg(protein) and add like 8 onz of apple juice (Motts Light) u can mixed with the (Tropicana 50) i u get tired of the apple juice. Dont need to add sugar or splenda is already sweet for the juice. This diet plus working out at the Gym 5 days a week, doing 1 hour on the treadmill burning from (1100 to 1300) calories a day and another 20 to 30 min of mixed machines. With this routine and diet i lost 48 pounds in 4 months. Of course u need to start the Gym slowly and then keep increasing. Heaviest weight 5 months ago 325 Weight Before Pre op liq Diet 277 Weight Before Surgery 262 Weight 1 week after Surgery 252 I feel so happy with my weight loss so far, and just got banded 1 week ago.:laugh:

Hi, I live in NYC too en Queens. I already got banded last week on 08/17. If u want to try a diet i can tell u what i did. I was on a diet and working out 5 days a week, what i did was replacing breakfast for a protein shake (Myoplex regular Strawberry mixed with orange juice Tropicana 50 cal) for lunch i choose a very healhty meal, try some meat or chiken, some potatoes or platain or even a little wheat pasta) avoid fried food , rice , bread and calories drinks. dont drink while u get lunch wait at least 15min. and for dinner i got a smothie 1/3 pound of strawberrys,1 banana, 1 egg(protein) and add like 8 onz of apple juice (Motts Light) u can mixed with the (Tropicana 50) i u get tired of the apple juice. Dont need to add sugar or splenda is already sweet for the juice. This diet plus working out at the Gym 5 days a week, doing 1 hour on the treadmill burning from (1100 to 1300) calories a day and another 20 to 30 min of mixed machines. With this routine and diet i lost 48 pounds in 4 months. Of course u need to start the Gym slowly and then keep increasing. Heaviest weight 5 months ago 325 Weight Before Pre op liq Diet 277 Weight Before Surgery 262 Weight 1 week after Surgery 252 I feel so happy with my weight loss so far, and just got banded 1 week ago.:thumbup:

Hi, i already got banded last week on 08/17. If u want to try a diet i can tell u what i did. I was on a diet and working out 5 days a week, what i did was replacing breakfast for a protein shake (Myoplex regular Strawberry mixed with orange juice Tropicana 50 cal) for lunch i choose a very healhty meal, try some meat or chiken, some potatoes or platain or even a little wheat pasta) avoid fried food , rice , bread and calories drinks. dont drink while u get lunch wait at least 15min. and for dinner i got a smothie 1/3 pound of strawberrys,1 banana, 1 egg(protein) and add like 8 onz of apple juice (Motts Light) u can mixed with the (Tropicana 50) i u get tired of the apple juice. Dont need to add sugar or splenda is already sweet for the juice. This diet plus working out at the Gym 5 days a week, doing 1 hour on the treadmill burning from (1100 to 1300) calories a day and another 20 to 30 min of mixed machines. With this routine and diet i lost 48 pounds in 4 months. Of course u need to start the Gym slowly and then keep increasing. Heaviest weight 5 months ago 325 Weight Before Pre op liq Diet 277 Weight Before Surgery 262 Weight 1 week after Surgery 252 I feel so happy with my weight loss so far, and just got banded 1 week ago.:thumbup: