Ally4

Hi everyone, I got my band on March 23 2010. At that point i was 254. The first few months were great i was losing weight easily and i loved it. The lowest i got to was 215. Then after the 6th month mark i didn't lose any at all. I was getting fills but i just didn't seem to work. Then I started to gain weight again...i was not happy. And now over a year into Ive still only lost 40 lbs total. I am eating the right foods, exercising once to 2 times a week, and still nothing. Recently i have been thinking about getting the gastric bypass. I am getting fed up with doing all i can and not losing weight, things getting stuck all the time when i know im eating slow and chewing as much as i can. I have a appointment with my doctor to discuss this. What does everyone think? Has anyone decided to switch and get the gastric after getting the band? Thanks, Ally

Hey everyone, So i just got my lap band on March 23 2010 and i have already lost 9lbs. An that is totally exciting!!! But my name is Ally and I'm 23, i am young and ready to exercise an get this weight off!! My belly is still kinda swollen an sore, an the meds make me really tired which ha i really don't mind hehe. But i am finding it really hard to drink the amount of fluids they want me to in a day. So maybe this chat group will help me understand if that is good and or bad. If anyone has any questions for me you an AIM me im on there most of the time chevygirl8T8 or you can email me on here. Thanks Ally

thanks now ill start walkin a lil...i find im sleeping more than i thought i would..but the meds seem to make me sleep everytime i take them. Ha an of acorse the weather is crap out now low 20's. So ill just have to walk around the house for now. I am learning new things everyday..its only going to get better!!:tt1:

ha im not sure if this is the right box to get back to all you guys but THANKS so much for getting back to me! I love all the advice i can get. The gas pains in my shoulders were wicked last night ...im ready for the day when that goes away. hehe...now when did everyone start walkin? I know im not ready now because my belly still hurts but i want to start soon!!