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I lost 1 pound this last month. I have had one stuck episode so I was afraid to get another fill. The PA wanted to give me a .2 cc fill because I haven't lost weight, but I was afraid of the stuck episodes so I got .1 cc.

The war has restarted. It's me Vs. my body. I'm back to hating it again and frankly I've never been this cranky ever in my life. I've never been this crazy either. I'm almost certifiable cray-cray. Lock me up. can the band cause insanity? I think so. I cant stop with the scale. i had a cheat day and gained 3 friggin pounds. This WAR. The truce is over. It aint gonna be pretty!

Hello everyone! I joined this site March 2010 and never really did much on it. To be honest, it was almost depressing because I wasn't losing weight as fast as most and i got discouraged. I realize tht everybody is different but still, I became depressed. I had my surgery Feb 26, 2010 and now I've lost 80 lbs. It's slow but steady. I exercise and have completely changed my life. I'm going to run a 5K the end of the month and have been in training. The reason for my post is...

Hi there...thanks for your message. So you have PCOS too, I saw several ppl on here who did. Glad to hear you're losing weight. How long have you been banded? I was happy to lose 10lbs w/ the pre-op diet they have me on. That was great for me since w/ PCOS I have been doing nothing but gaining. Thanks for the support, glad there are ppl here to talk to about these things!

greetings my sista how things going for you ? are you band yet ? if so when and how things going for you ? as for me i was band 5th of may this yr lost 52 total so far but gain 6 then lost im kinda all over the scale my doc placed me on a estrogen patch since i had a hysterectomy and my hormones are actin a fool..lol but im sure we will get through this by god grace and mercy, until then have a blessed day

Marie

Tulare Ca

oh no!!! I hope everything is ok! Congrats on the weight loss! I haven't lost any weight in the last 3 weeks, although I haven't gone to the gym once, and am always REALLY hungry, i've been so busy though i haven't really had any time to let it bother me yet, and at least i haven't gained any weight. I hope everything is going good!

sorry i dont check my computer that often. yes i am a nurse at the hospital and work in icu full time. i am stuck at 39 lbs and need to go to dm to have another fill. i am at 5.5 cc now. i still believe i am not tight enough and should have ad another fill a few months ago but its hard to find the time to get one. i too was not big enough to have the surgery but i paid cash. i am not sorry i had the procedure at all but am somewhat disappointed at results. i thought my wt loss would be more by now but on the upside of thsi i have not gained 1 pound since having the procedure onl;y lost so that part feels good. let me know where you are at with your journey and when your surgery is. like i said i dont check reg but i will reply when i can- shelley

currently i weight 395lbs im 5'10.

yea..I was banded on the 6th of August..I'm excited about this being my seventh day! but, i had a question...how much weight did you loose if you don't mind me askin...I ask this b/c I made a few minor mistakes during this full and clear liquid stage b/c I experienced little to no restriction while doing this..I ate some small but bad thiings...as long as I walk a lot and I aim for 800 to 900 calories a day..do you think loosing the weight before my first adjustment drastically is possible...?

Hey Tina!

I really know what you mean about it being teh vest thing that you have done....i really know that getting the band is 100% for me. And im glad that i have taken the step to finally deal with my weight head on. I know i will be succesfull! I am really looking forward to having time off...the last time a had a break/holiday was far to long ago! lol How much have you lost so far? xx

Hi Isabel-

Thanks for the post...I feel the same way. I have only been overweight about the last 10 years...and I know first hand how overweight people are treated differently.I will be banded at the end of this month, and I would really appreciate some of the info you have learned along the way (like the GOOD liquid vitamins, the best protein powder, what I definitely need to have on hand after the surgery.) I have about 85lbs to lose, and have been a little worried about all of the loose skin issues and additional surgeries some people need after losing that amount of weight...did you have any of those issues?

Thanks so much for the info, and best of wishes-

Targa

Hey, first, I just want to say that you look absolutely terrific! If you don't mind me asking, how much weight did you lose on average in a week or month? I just had my band on 6/28/08, and I've only lost 17 pounds. I feel like sometimes I can eat more than I should be able to, and other times I feel like I can't eat anything without hurting, but I feel like I should have lost more than I have. Should I, or am I doing ok? Is it time for another fill?

hello

i have pcos and its been a time trying to lose this weight but im losing and not gaining for the first time ever...welcome to lbt

you will find so much support here

Your right about the walking I do allot of it, it helps and makes you feel so much better. It's just so boring lol me and my four cats lol....they are driving me nuts. This week is hard but I will get though it. I know next week will be better.

Thank you for all your help I need. O one thing...did you get like sad the first few days? I cried allot today I don't know why. I felt so blue. It's past now but I just felt so sad. I had Home Car Visiting Nurse out to check on me today that was great my blood pressure was so prefect and it hasn't been in years lol. Now how are you doing? How much weight have you lost now? How is your health?

Lisa

Hi Isabell..I too am in need of losing about 70-80 lbs...I'm 58 years old, have diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I've been fighting this weight problem for most of my life and also have tried many diets. I'm planning on attending my seminar in Macallen Tx. in Sept. , as we're on our way there to our winter home. Dr. Reyes is head of the clinic. I attended a seminar in Nashville,Tn. but was told to have the procedure in Tx. where we spend most of each year. Do you know anything about this Doctor or can you recommend another? We'll be staying in that area. Thank you...and you look fabulous!! Serenity Seeker

My lapband surgery was done in April of 2007. initially I lost 20 lbs, but after5 fills and 16 months, I am back to my pre surgery weight and feel so defeated. My dr. wants to do a fleuroscopic fill to make sure he has not missed the port this time. Has this happened to others?

Hey Monica...

awwww im so sorry to hear that you are not going to be banded any more. What happened...? Has it happened before? I hope that you are feeling better after being so unwell. Of course i would still love to keep it touch with you...i have made a great friend in you, and would still love to support you whether you are being banded or not. We are all on a weight loss journey, no matter which path we choose to follow.

If you need anything, or just want to chat just drop me a msg

Love Harriet xxxxx

((((hugz))))

Hi Dionna....

I was just looking into the groups and having a difficult time finding out how to acutally "join". I did just join this labor day weight loss forumn.

I've heard that name many times on the board. Is he really that good? My dr. was great. 5 stars. Dr. Alanis. How are you feeling?

i will be glad to get my first fill ,my appt isnt till 8-12-08 i have only lost 11 lbs since the surgery, i have been eating 1 cup of food per meal and exercising everyday was hopin for more weight loss but oh well!!! lol i will call u on Sunday

Your funny.. one of my friends and I have a joke between us that we need a wife.. someone just like us who loves to clean and do the daily stuff so we could enjoy our kids more, and not have all the stress..

I actually cried through most of that video, especially the parts involving the young man and his family. They were of no help to him at all, even his mother. MY dad is 85 and when I came to work with him 4 yrs ago he constantly made comments about my weight, and even commented that he never saw me really overeating or binging on junk. Still he would make comments to me about losing weight and how I wasn't like that when I was young. I finally told him I had enough, he was not helping and made me feel horrible with his comments, and to leave my brother alone too. He rarely visits anymore and doesn't need to hear the same tirade from my father hes been hearing for 35 years. He is not a cruel or mean man by nature, but it is one subject that bothers him, mostly because our family health issues are overwhelming.

There really has to be a link somewhere with our genes and the way we are wired. My mothers mother was obese. I have never seen a picture of her where she wasn't. My aunts and uncles say she never overate, walked everywhere (born 1898) and even during the depression when food was scarce she still couldn't lose weight.. In 1952 my mother was pregnant with my 2nd oldest brother and my grandmother was determined to lose weight. She went to the doctor to get some help and figured she was paying for the advice so she would do twice as much as he wanted her to and eat even less. She got a cold and her immune system couldn't fight it and she died of pnemonia in 1953. My mother couldn't breast feed anymore and my brother has always had emotional problems and used to self medicate.. I am the youngest of 8. Three of us are morbidly obese, my sister has lost some because she has chrons but never goes under 220 even though she never eats more then a cup of food at a time. It is the part that scares me about the band.. getting it and not losing.. Being realistic, I definately eat more then a cup of food in a serving now, and hope that I won't be able to when the band is in. Does it really give you that full feeling? I ask because I don't have that feeling ever. It stopped after I had a hysterectomy in 2006. The only way I know I am really full is when I need to throw up.. that is bad. For the past month I have tried to be more self aware and have done fairly well. I ate more yesterday then I normally do, but my blood sugar was all over the place and I was shaky. I ate white bread for the first time in 3 weeks and it made me sick... that was an eye opener.

Sorry to ramble.. My head is spinning from this new bit of info. I will probably watch some of it again, and want to give the link to my nutritionist, shes really awesome. She is even going to go to a lap band seminar so she can better understand the process. My insurance will pay for me to keep seeing her monthly because she works for my lipid specialist, and they both want to help me. I have hereditary cholesterol problems,, I am taking Crestor and it is the first thing that has lowered it in 7 years.

Thanks again for posting the link!!

Donna

Hi Emilia,

WoW! 105 pds, girl that is fantastic.

how are you doing? how much fill do you have now.

its has been a constant struggle for me. I have lost no weight, it really frustrating. I have an appt. in August for a fill. I currently at 3 cc's and will ask for .5 I hope it gets me back on track.

I am your happy for you. damn 105 pds. you go girl

Hello! Just saw your pictures and they are amazing! Good luck on your weight loss journey.

Hey girl. Thanks for adding me! Good luck with your weight loss.

Hi: Are you from MA??? Hi: My name is MayAnn and I was denied on 03/24/2008 by UMASS Dr. Gitkind the gatekeeper. My BMI is 37 and have highbloodpressure. I want to better myself and this doctor wants me to get a :sad_smile: I don't understand why he does not see me fit for the lapband? My BMI is 37 and have high blood pressure:confused2:. I know I want the lapband and have been prepairing myself since November 2007, went to the seminars, psychologist, nutritionist and was denied by Dr. Gitkind on Monday. Went to primary care docotor today and still my bmi is 37 and high blood pressure???on a calorie diet<-:huh2:like I havent tried this! calorie diet of 1600-1800 day. I guess I was not eating enough-been two weeks on this diet and gained 3 pounds..... AHHH WHY??? HELP....:scared2:

Dr. Hoffman is at Buffalo General Hospital. He is with the same group as Dr. Posner and Dr. Forbes, Comprehensive Weight Loss Program.