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My programs is a minimum 3 month programs that includes a set number of support groups, visits with a NUT and a Bariatric psychiatric nurse, an exercise component and an Upper GI. I was entered the program 7/19/16 and had surgery 12/30/16 but I pushed my surgery back a month from approval because I wanted to do it after the holidays when my time off at work resets.

I am eating around 800 calories and getting around 60-80g of Protein...but the scale is not moving. I am six weeks post op....do I have too many carbs....I think its around 30 or 40g carbs...here is my day Muscle Milk (225 calories, 25 g Protein) 2 Babybels (140) Calories 10 g Protein) 1 Single serve Hummus (63 cal, 6 g Protein) 2 oz Turkey Laughing Cow cheese, 1/2 Dr. Kracker Cracker (17g protein, 130 cal) 1 Babybel Light (35 Cal, 6g protein) 1 2.6 Tuna Pouch with light mayo (130 cal, 20g protein) 1 Wasa cracker (30 cal, 1g protein) Water with Metamucil (50 Cal). Walking 2-3 miles a day...just started adding weights.... Should I cut out something out????

Is it close to your Tom? I always would put on a little water weight prior to my Tom. Then after I would have it I would drop all of that weight plus an additional 5-10 pounds! I came to look forward to my Tom! Lol I guarantee that those pounds aren't real...that it is just fluid retention. good luck!

I'm 8 weeks post op. I seem to have heck getting my first goal of 300. On monday I was 304. Today, weds, I'm 306. It's like my body is doing the same ol song and dance it used to. Not very promising seeing so many at the same timeline as me dropping like crazy. Anyone else have this problem? What do yall do to get going again? 5' 11" OP 9/16/19 HW 365 PO 343 CW 304

I definately want to stay alive. Let me set the record straight! I am no where near addicted. I was an occasional user. I have not indulged since recieving my surgery date. The last time was 8/20. My surgery is on 10/14. That is approx 8 weeks. Hopefully it will be undetectable. What do you all think???

To anyone who has had to take lovenox pre op, how much did you have to take?? I am at 150mg 2x/day. Looking online this is the largest dose they reccommend. also read that dose should be used for someone 150kg... which I am... I am about 340 pounds. My concern is that I am bleeding for hours after an injection (not pouring blood...just seeping) I was on heparin 16,000 units every 8 hours for 10 months and never bled like this. Any input would be appreciated.

We are going out in a bit do buy diet supplies. . .lol. We will have our weigh in on friday so I know we will need to loose 10# from that point. I know we have to do 3 meetings after that. I hope it doesn't take forever to get a surgery date I am all ramped up to get going. Guess I will see you in August. =):tt2:

I had two weeks liver shrinking diet.. consisted of protein bar or shake for bkfst, lunch and lean cuisine for dinner. I dropped 10 lbs. it really wasn't too difficult

Here is my story. I am 29 yrs old, married and a mother of 2 boys (ages 10 & 5). I have battled my weight my whole life and turned to food at a very young age to fill the emotional voids. It was my best friend, was always there for me and never judged me. I have battled with depression pretty much my whole life. I got pregnant when I was 18 and got married. Over the past 11 years I have been a yo-yo between 185, 215 and 230 being the highest. I have seen that damn 230 quite a few times. I delivered both my boys at exactly 230. I have lost and gained and lost and gained. In 2004 I was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome and also insulin resistant. I went through hell and back with my hormones and meds. I went threw fertility treatments, etc. There was one thing that was always there for me, food, any hour of any day or night. The last time I hit 230 was a year ago. I had had enough and made the decision that I was going to get the lap-band. I went to a seminar @ my local hospital and while sitting there listening to all 3 procedures, I decided that the band was not for me. I needed the RNY. I needed something to kick me in the ass, make me sick if I ate the stuff I shouldn't. I'm a very impatient person and knew the band would be too slow for me. So I began the process of a very long 6 months. I had my surgery on 8/22/12 and weighed in at 217. I stayed in the hospital 1 day and couldnt wait to get out. I cant sit. There were many times throughout the 1st month I asked myself what the hell did I get myself into. There was times when I had pain so bad I wanted to die. My own fault because I advanced my foods too soon. I am 4 months out and weigh 170. It has been an emotional rollercoaster. If you are considering surgery here are a few things to consider. I went into this with a "I've gave birth to a 10lb kid naturally and had a c-section and was back up full speed in 5 days". Let me tell you giving birth was a hell of a lot easier. Make sure you are ready and have a handle on your food addiction. I thought it would be so easy to kick once I had my surgery. I still struggle with it everyday. I have thrown up many times because I have eaten stuff I shouldn't. I have wanted to die many times when the dumping started. Sitting down and eating dinner with your family (especially if u have kids), will not happen for awhile. This was one thing I was not prepared for. There is still times when I cant eat with my kids or I find out what I made, doesn't sit. Going out to eat is pretty much next to impossible, unless u wanna waste ur money. There pretty much isnt shit to eat on the menu that will guarentee to sit well. The other problem is they give you all this food, and your brain still reverts back to that "eat everything that is on your plate" mentality. Well, at least mine does. Your hair will fall out, some more than others. Mine has fallen out quite a bit, still waiting for it to stop. The doctor said it should be soon. If you have PCOS, do not think that your hair will stop growing other places. It still does, except for your damn head. Some days are better than others. I can eat something one day and eat the same very thing the next day, and feel like crap. I still cannot eat bread. What I would do for a sandwich, yes really a sandwich. Have a good support system. I dont and it is very difficult. No one understands, that I know, what this is like. It is not the easy way out. This is harder than just losing weight. It is truly a life change. You may think you are so ready, but there will come a point, when you look up at the sky, and ask yourself "What the Hell did I do." "Is this worth it". I would love to sit here and say absolutely, but I'm still not there. Yes, I have lost 45 pounds in 4 months and have 30 to get to my target goal of 140. That is the easy part. The emotional changes that you have to make are hard. People will look at you differently. People will judge you and think you took the easy road. So the question is did I kick my love affair with food. The answer is: I'm a work in progress and its an addiction. One day at a time.

Hey guys. I made a video to let you guys know how I'm doing. I've recently been switched over to mushies!!! Yay!! So this video update of what I'm eating and whatnot. Enjoy! YouTube - LapBand Day 6 - So far what I'm eating - 11/19/09

I have 15 lbs to my goal and it has definitely slowed down. 5 lbs lost in the last month. But, I also went to buy some new pants and size 12's were too big. I haven't worn 10's ever. I now have a new pair of size 10 jeans. At almost 8 months since my sleeve, that should put me at goal by my 1 year anniversary. I can live with that.

Hey BRAT ( lol) sorry had tooo thats to cute , anyhow I am right there with you and so very excited and scared nervous all of the above but am tooo feelin like its worth it to bail on new yrs this year cuz next year will be a blast for me and you!!! yay us ..... my email is noura_shuman@sbcglobal.net lets keep in touch I am getting banded on 01/07/2010 let me know what to expect my stats are i am 5' 6 and 252 my goalk is 180 by next summer hope I make it dont wanna be skinny just belly dancer chubby(lol) you know what I me i actually dont think i will ever be less than that anyway ... well congrats to u and good luck keep me posted lookin forward to hearing from you!!!

I had a 10 day pre-op diet and the first 3-4 days weren't fun but I think it was because I cut out caffeine and practically lived on it before. I can e mail you my diet plan if you'd like. Just send me a message w/ your e mail address. I got a little bit of food because I am diabetic, but it was all high protein and very small quantities. I lost 21 lbs in 10 days on the diet though. Good luck!

Wow! My boyfriend's packed on like 10 lbs since we started dating 2 years ago.

I was sleeved 3/11 I'm now 61. Had a sliding esophageal hernia. (in abdomen and chest-) That was the worst part. . Doing well right now. Going on 6 weeks. I feel for you and your band. I had a hard time with deciding to go with a band or do the sleeve. I did have 2 drains for 10 days. I am still glad I chose the sleeve! Message me--I will be happy to share experience.

Since month 3 I've lost 10-12 lbs quickly then stalled for 2-3 weeks and then started the cycle over. It's frustrating but the loss does begin again. Don't panic, Kaehl. Try shaking things up as others have said. I broke my first stall by adding a protein snack and upping my calories. I just broke my most recent stall by upping water beyond the required 64 oz.

I'm only about 10 days out. I am not liking the sound of this... Ah, well, such is life. I have PCOS, so this shouldn't be new to me, only that my symptoms were usually the absence of the period...

Had a really good run to start 10 kilos in 13 days. But for the last six nothing. Us this normal. Heart breaking considering what I just put my body through. I am suffering pain when I eat and can only manage two to three spoonfuls at any one time then I have to stop what I am doi g for an hour to allow my stomach to settle from the pain. Please has anyone got any ideas. I am off to doc tomorrow as very worried

Pure Protein makes a good vanilla cream shake pre-made - 120 cal 19 grms pt and low in carbs - I add 1/2 banana and some Peanut Butter in a blender and ice - It's to die for - and I really don't do Protein Shakes at this stage (3 yrs) I really use it for dessert - you can add what ever you like - I had the unjury when I 1st got banded - unflavored - added flavored sf yogurt and fruit - But to tell you the truth I like the pure protein pre-made ones the best - and I hate pt shakes - like I said when you doctor them up they are excellent - imho That was too much food too in a short period of time - you have to contimplate your stomach - you will feel a new diff full now - but your head will say - oh that's all you are you need more food - Don't listen to it - listen to your stomach you are suppose to eat 3 meals and my doc allows 2 healthy Snacks - So after you have had your planed food - no more - 30 min (or what ever your doc instructed) start drinking your Water.. Yep - no band for your head - I know you have been told - WLS is not the easy way out - even when you have good restriction.. It's still work..

On day 2 of my pre-op diet. I was wonderingng if any one knows if I can have peanuts or almonds during the next 10 days?? I can eat most Proteins and anything sugar free right now, as well as Protein supplements.

I'm scheduled for surgery next month as well, and while I haven't necessarily noticed an increase in appetite leading up to the liquids, I did notice it right after I made the decision to have the surgery. It was all head hunger for me, though. Right after I made the decision my habits ramped up for the worse, and I probably gained 8 - 10 lbs. I've got that back under control however, and lost the weight I gained and a smidge more.

I was sleeved on 9/19 and lost 32lbs so far but have been at a stall for a few days

Was banded yesterday at 12:30 pm and home by 7pm. All in all, not nearly as painful as expected. More sore than anything - and the gas pains started right away. That was worse than the incisions! Hate sleeping on my back! Hardest part is actually keeping my cats from laying on my stomach. All in all - going well!

So, I had a surgery date scheduled with Dr. Alvarez in Mexico (self-pay) but it looks like my grandparents changed their minds!! :'( sooo... my mom is putting me on her Work (IRS) health insurance..she's trying to go with BCBS of Texas..i'm not sure which policy yet. But I was wondering if its hard to get approved by BCBS of texas? I have a BMI of 41.2 I have no health problems other than being over weight... And I have been overweight for more than 10 years... And also would there be any chance of me having to do that dreadful 6 month weightloss program req??? Thanks a bunch ya'll!! -Priscilla

I brought the Special K protein shake and it was soooooooo delicious!!!!! It has 10 grams of protein and 5 grams of fat. I loved that protein shake...... I know that we are to consume 60 grams of protein a day.