lsummerville

I had a successful lap-band implant in 2002. I lost my weight to my personal goal of 155 pounds which was comfortable for me. In 2011 I was given medication by a physician for a problem with my foot. It caused damage to my stomach which resulted in my band being opened. I gained 47 pounds. Last week I had my band adjusted, since it was totally open and I had a history of problems they only put a small amount of fluid back. I can schedule another adjustment in five weeks. However, I weighted this morning and have lost 5.3 pounds in one week without experiencing any problems. I will weigh myself again next week and keep a running total here.

It depends upon the density of the food you are trying to eat and how well you chew. Bread seems to be one of the hardest things to eat. Also, you should not drink while eating...that is drink water, coffee or tea. I gained weight Saturday....a whole lot of weight. Don't know why, So I decided that I would eat everything I wanted yesterday. Of course, I tried bread again and ended up losing it. This morning I had lost again!!! I lost all that I had gained. Don't know why. I think, and this is just me, I think the more I concentrate on what I'm eating try to limit myself, the more I will gain. And that if I just show some judgement and not try bread or drinking with my meal I will lose. If I stop when I feel full and not push it.

There is a light at the end of the tunnel, is it a train? LOL I wish I were filled back up. I have to wait another few weeks to go back for additional fluids. I gained weight yesterday,so this morning I thought what the heck and ate what I wanted for breakfast, bread, eggs, coffee. Then I lost it! LOL This time is harder than the original but there's nothing else that works like Lap-Band. Linda

Dear Want to be Thin, good luck! I'm glad you are down 78 pounds. My email is lsummerville@charter.net, if you want an online supporter write me directly. I need on line support too!

I'm glad you are doing so well. I had my band implanted in 2003 and I've been under 160 for the past 12 months. Right now I am at 149 and very happy to be here. I went from a size 46 men's jeans to currently size 16 petite women's jeans. I carried all my weight in the stomach area. Lap band is fantastic! I wish you continued success.

Dr. Richard Fromm, Hamilton Hospital, Dalton, Georgia. He did my surgery in 2003 and I approve of him 100% I am at my goal weight now.

I had surgery in November of 2003. I started at 239 and now weight 149, I don't want to lose any more weight.

I had my surgery in November of 2003. I do not want to be any thinner. I started at 239 pounds and now weight 149.