Liftingchic

Hiya :thumbup: I really like Dr. Urbandt! he was great to my parents too (after the surgery he went to talk to them and everything) the first few weeks were great for me.. I have hit some road blocks, nothing Dr Urbandt has done, its my own problem.. I thought having the lap band would be the answer to my prayers and be easy to do.. It hasnt been for me.. But I will get on the wagon again and I go to see him 5/18 I am sure i will have a heart to heart with him then.

I think sam is cute, i think he is getting kinda of cocky though.. Michael did look cute too! my sister keeps calling him my boy-toy to watch on tv heheh

I was happy that sam went home, I thought it was his time and I really believe Ashley had a point, If she was to fall below the yellow line she would go home instead of him..... The makeovers were ok.. I still didnt like darius hair cut.. Sunshine is getting on my last nerve she needs to grow up! she is 22 for pete sake.. I am still rooting for Ashley and dauris.. Also Sam and whatever her name is made me want to throw up hehe!

Okays Just wondered!

yeah I knew that but I dont get when they would be done.. Like I have an appt May 18th,If he thinks i need a fill that day, will i get one that day or I will have to schedule another appt?

yes, i have had no Fills, I have my 2nd follow up appt May 18th so I am sure we will discuss fills then..

AGREE! I really wanted her to go, I thought she was VERY capable of doing it at home! I cant wait to watch tonights show!!!! I am rooting for orange and pink! I love both of them and want them both to make it to the finals!

Can anyone tell me how Dr Urbandts fills are done?

Hiya Guys... I am still around, Havent really had the time to stop by, but really have had the desire to stop by either... I thought this process was going to be so much easier.. I thought I could still eat junk but just in smaller amounts and lose weight.. I dont know why i had surgery if only 7weeks later i am back to everything i did before.. I am drinking soda again (doesnt hurt at all!) , back to eating almost normal sized meals (though I do that by drinking alots of fluids to flush it through my pouch). Not to mention i am always hungry! I havent gained anything back, I have actually lost about 2 more lbs but its because I am working out hard.. I really thought this (getting the band) would help me change my mind set but it hasnt... I am so mad at myself that i do this to myself..

I was allowed to drive while i was still on pain meds and I did though, I just didnt feel like my reaction time was as good, So i wouldnt risk it

Thats what its all about... When you fall of the wagon jump back on..

I did the math yesterday and realized i dont have anything to be sad about.. Everyone loses weight a different rates and with lifting, i might be gaining muscle too.. I was 279 at 2 week preop vist (11lb since surgery) today I am 274 that is 5 lbs in a little over 2 weeks So thats is 2lbs a week.. thats great... And its only my fault i am not losing more, I am not following all the rules like i should be doing.. So i am going to try to work on getting better :biggrin:

I am sad when I come on here now.. Everyone is losing more then me.. I am 277, was 290 day of surgery :biggrin: thats only 13 lbs since march 19. I am working out hard at the gym.. doing 40 mins of cardio 5days a week, weight lifting 4x a week ... My food choices havent been great but its still WAY less then i was eating before...

This has been something i have been struggling with.. My doctor doesnt want me to drink during meals, but I told him at my first post op visit i am having problems with this... I am drinking maybe a 1cup of water with meals.. That is down a Tons since my surgery..

I think too much of a good thing is bad... I work out 5 days a week.. 45mins lifting, 30 mins cardio and have never had a problem.

glad to see everyone is doing good.. I cant believe i am 4 weeks out as of yesterday.. man has time flown..

I really havent been excited much this whole season.. I was sad to see drea go :thumbup: I thought she would win the whole thing... I dont know who i want to win... maybe sunshine..

Awesome Congrats! :thumbup: Did the fill hurt?

Congrats on the 22lbs! I dont know, Didnt have a problem with the McD's. I had a hamburger without the top bun, Ate about 1/2 of that and about 1/2 a small fry.. Bread doesnt seem to bother me, Really havent found anything that has stuck.. But the other thing is, my doctor is aware, I have been drinking with meals :cool: I am trying so hard to stop..

cbbrink.. I sent you a Personal Message a few days ago.. Check it :cool:

I have to agree, I was sitting in bed thinking about this last night.. If i really thought i didnt have a pouch i would have gone to see another doctor, There are TONS of surgerons that perform lapband around pittsburgh, I am sure one of they would have seen you. Like she said i am not calling you out, I am just saying what i would have done... But their way i am sorry that this happened to you...

Just wanted to come back and let everyone know how the actual surgery went.. Dr. Urbandt and Staff were beyond Nice to me and my family during my surgery. My parents said he was very kind and told them how everything went after my surgery. I was in a great amount of pain afterwards and I felt that He really cared about me. My 2 week follow up appt, I came to realize he really does care for all of his patients and wants everyone to reach their goals, But I dont think will be much of a baby sitter, If you follow his "rules" after surgery you will be a success. I have had to call a few times since my surgery and his staff has been nothing but GREAT always answering my questions.

My first NSV is, today I am wearing a pair of Scrub pants that i couldnt wear cause they were so tight,when i would sit, i swear they cut my circulation off to my legs hehe.. Not anymore.. They are even a little loose..

Awesome for you! I hated having to wait in line and hope to gosh i fit in the ride.. I am sure i still have a ways to go to fit is some rides.

I am a month out This friday and I still feel a good bit of restrication too, Just wondered if you did too.. Please let us know how your fill goes!