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Hi Rockin Mom

Things are going OK, still have alot of pain but I guess no pain no gain is what they say. Keep in touch and let me know if you have any ideas for liquid drinks to keep me going over the next week. Thanks

I havent moved in like three to four weeks with my weight i do believe that i lost inches but no weight im stuck at 32 pounds lossed but i guess it is better than going up!LOL so my first fill is on April 29 so im excited to get some more restriction!!!!

Congratulations! Losing weight and looking sexy always seems to create a pregnancy. The same thing happened to me four years ago (but wasn't on the band). Glad to know that you are able to conceive and still have a normal pregnancy after banding. )

Hi and sorry for the delay in replying! I guess what helped me is listening to everything my doctor said and following everything to the letter. Just remember, not everyone loses at the same rate. Just look at every loss, even the littles ones, as pounds or ounces you won't see again. I was stuck a couple of times too and then there will be something that will springboard you right back into losing again. It took us years to gain it and it's gonna take awhile to get it off, but I know you can do it.

I lost 91 lbs and have now gained like 5lbs back. Currently at 108. Thank you so much!! Keep up the great work yourself.

hi nancy, thanks for your message... i was on pre-op for 2 weeks and lost 6 lbs and i've lost 7 or 8 since surgery... my ticker says differently because my scale at home got my hopes up.

the nutritionist at the weight loss clinic told me it could be a number of things working against me right now, 1, i'm diabetic and until my blood sugars get leveled my body is producing a lot of insulin and that stores itself in fat and doesn't like to give it up.

2. i am not a consistent eater... here it is almost 2 pm on saturday and all i've had to day is 20 oz of decaf coffee. she said i need to eat more consistently because my body is in starvation mode and thinks i'm not going to feed it.

3. i'm very muscular and it's alwasy been hard for me to lose weight.. .she said i may only see 1/2 lb to a 1lb a week.

i'm really ok with that, i'm just wishing i were 30 weeks out instead of 3. but it will come with time. thanks again... keep in touch. steph

I joined a gym near my house but can't bring myself to go becuase I feel to fat. I know it's stupid but these are the thoughts I have. I started on the scale at 310 and have been between 277-281 for two weeks or so...frustrating. I'm just so anxious to see myself thin and feel the energy that comes with it that I stress myself out. I just want to see more weight come off but I guess I have to start working out to see more results. I do thank God that I haven't had any complications to date. I know things could always be worse. On Friday when I met with my surgeon I told her I thought that the first fill she gave me must have not gone in my port because I felt nothing and felt like I could've eaten a horse.

Any suggestions!

I've been good. Just working... A LOT! Thanks for the picture comment. I've been hitting the gym like twice a day. It has become routine for me now. However, I think I'm beginning to plateau with the weight loss, so I am going in for another fill next week.

Congrats on your weight loss. I'm doing good I'm down 56 lbs and feeling great. Married life is great i can't complain I married a good guy. Keep you the good work I'm going to try to make it to Atlanta this summer maybe we can meet up. Keep intouch.

during my weight loss period (7 1/2 months) i started on the treadmill 15 min a day (i'm talking walking at 2.0) and then ended up walking around 45 min at 3.5. And of course the last few months i started doing sit ups. got the surgery in jan and by aug i had a six pack... i had minimal loose skin but after all that hard work even having a little bit bothered me.. so in oct i had a body lift along with a tummy tuck... since the tummy tuck i lost my six pack but plan on getting it back hopefully soon.

Hi Teal,

I have had several fills and unfills since I had the lapband procedure almost one year ago (5/20/08). As you lose weight, you need fills (fluid placed into your band) and sometimes when your band gets too tight, you have to have an unfill (fluid taken out of your band). Its difficult to explain in words. I had the stomach flu a few months ago and the stress from the stomach flu made my band tighter. I could not drink fluid without it coming up. Taking some of the fluid out of the band made it easier. I think I'm in the right spot right now with having just enough fluid in my band to restrict my eating too much food but getting in enough food to have enough nutrition. I saw my doctor last Friday and she decidd not to put any more fluid into my band because I am having a slow but sure weight loss. I don't know if that answered your question.

Ellen

Hey. I did get approved. My surgery is going to be on this Thursday. I wasn't anything about them not approving because of age. As long as you have a co-morbitity and are 100lbs over weight. I actually got approved for an out of network provider. I wish you all the luck. I know how hard the struggle is.

Hi Purplemonkey! I am from Lockport, NY but now live just outside Knoxville, TN. Congrats on your major weight loss!

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You look amazing. Congratulations on your success. I think exercise makes a big difference in how the body looks during weight loss (even though the amount of weight lost is about the same for those who exercise and those who do not exercise). I, like you, exercise 3-4 days/week. I love exercise especially now that the weight is coming off. Can't wait to see more of your success photos.

Dionne

hey miss meliss, no date yet, just an approval from insurance....i dont get to meet with my surgeon til early june, at that time i will schedule...and im sooo happy for your loss u did perfect with ur weight loss, it didnt come off too fast or too slow..it was steady and u look awesome, and so happy!!!

Hi! I was curious when you were banded, your weight loss is incredible.

Thank you. So far I'm feeling good. Can't complain. When I seen the Dr on Monday I was down 17lbs. Today made a month since the bad. I really look forward to loosing more weight. I didn't have to do a pre-op diet. When I went to get my preop work done, on April 14th I was weighing my heaviest ever 288lbs. But just seein your pictures encouraged me. So keep up the good work.. I have a friend who had it done, last year on April 11th and she's only down a total of 48lbs. So you're doing great!!!!! I pray I get those results that you've gotten.

Hey girl.... if you want me and christina walk Euclid on the weekends its 4 miles if you want to join? Oooo yeah i dont know what size yiou are buti have lots of clothes that done fit ike juicy outfits and ed hardy jeans.... so let me know!!! Keep your head up i was on a slump and only lost 4 lbs ina month... did a quick liquid diet and it jump started my weight loss again!!! Plus i kick ass at the gym.... sweat like a football player!!! Love ya girl!!!

I had another fill on Monday and boy do I feel the restriction i told my doctor that with the first fill i was doing good then after two weeks i was eating allot i mean allot that I gain 3lbs OMG i was like WTF but he said it was normal Im like to who?? So I started going to the gym too im so so sore.

WOW 5lbs thats good

Hey! No it wasn't. I got all excited because I lost 3 lbs in a week and then 2 lbs the next week but I only gained 1 lb and I'm back on track this week looking to lose that lb plus the next 2. So I'm down 4 lbs from my last fill on the 25th of April so I'm on track. My average is 2 lbs a week. How's the liquid diet coming along? Just think 1 more week! What hospital is your surgeon doing it in? I had to go down to Harper University Hospital (part of the DMC complex) in Detroit.

Hey! Thanks so the friend request! Yeah I can especially see it in the pic where you have lost the weight because when I was a teen I remember weighing about 160 and looking just like you do! Hey I have a question for you, did you loose weight pre-op or is all that post op?? Talk to you soon!

Thats a good one!!!You know I have never thought about it but I haven't crossed my legs since I got down to about 205 that was about 3 years ago. I try it now and again but I must say mission impossible...lol.. As I get this weight down I will hit you back and let you know how its coming.

Hi Anya. I totally understand. I have a little restriction. It is getting very hard to eat solid food too early in the morning. I can't eat until I am up for atleast 2 hours and at work already. I was supposed to go in today to get my second fill, but like you said, he is out of the office for a few weeks. So.. I see the nurse pract. this Thursday. I have not lost any weight from the first fill, but I have not gained either. I am pretty sick right now though. My allergies have turned into a full blown upper respiratory infection. I am bound to lose a few pounds from this just because food is NOT appetizing at all. I can't taste anything!!! I am sorry you are having a hard time. Just do your best but don't be too hard on yourself. The weight loss and restriction will all come in due time. Good luck. Take Care.

Rachel

VaDarlene, You should be doing pretty well now after your surgery. Since I have had fills, my weight loss is greater. So far 34 lbs. Slow but sure. Good luck.