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hey there... I have been really really busy. I just noticed I haven't even signed on here since August 21. The weight loss is still pretty slow, I joined a gym a few weeks ago. How are things going with you?

I would love to be buddies! How much weight do you want to lose?

Well, I am unfilled completely!!! I lost just about 75lbs and found out we are pregnant!! Due in March! Dr. Lufti told me not to balloon up and to get right back into the office as soon as I recover. I am not doing too bad only gained 15 lbs and I'm 4 1/2 months along. It is scary because food tastes sooooo good! lol

Hi there! How are you doing? I went to the doc today, and unfortunately had a weight gain :-( But after discussing everything that has been going on, he concluded I was over-filled. So he took some fluid out. He is hoping this jumpstarts my weight loss again.

As for the smoking, I have fallen off the wagon a couple of times, but I just get right back on. How are you doing with your quitting?

Hope all is well!! Take care, and hope to talk to you soon :-)

Jason

Hey!!! I was taking Lexapro for anxiety. It didn't go well with me, and it made me depressed. After I put on the weight I was sure enough depressed. Major weight gain is normally not a significant side effect of Lexapro. They think I may have thyroid problems, too, which can make meds act crazy! I am no longer on Lexapro. I am taking Wellbutrin, and it had been okay. How are you?

Kristi

Hi Theresa,

Yeah, my new Bday is September 2nd. I'm doing well now. I second guessed my decision about 4-5 days after I had the surgery, but now I'm okay. Recovery is going pretty good. Although I leaned up against my kitchen counter today and one of the incisions on the right side really hurt. It's the only one that hurts. The port incision is still tender but not like what I felt on the right side. I live in Indiana and am 44 years old. I wasn't over weight all my life. I got pregnant when I was 27 and got up to 219 only to get down to 170 and got married and well, it was up hill from there. That's why I'm here now. I guess I was enjoying life too much. Now, I'm really ready to enjoy life and not allow food to be the center of it. How are you doing with recovery? Did you ever experience the left shoulder pain? Oh, that was terrible. All in all I'm good. When do you have your first fill? Mine is scheduled for September 29th but I think that might be too early. I may delay it by a week. We'll see. Talk to you soon. Ann

Hi Valerie, I would love to share my drs guidelines with you. Dr. Chang is really strict about 3 meals a day...and that's it. No

snacking at all. He is also just as strict about not skipping any meals.

My original surgeon told me I absolutely could not eat breads and pasta...at all. And I have not since day one. I believe that to have been my biggest help to losing. I have this "Healthy Fear" of messing up my band and losing it that scares me. I know I will gain the weight back if I have to lose my band, so I am probably a bit fanatical about doing what my drs say.

Walking...on a treadmill or outside, doesn't matter, but walking is the best thing. Of course you have to keep a good pace, not a leisure stroll.

I am going to try to attach something here, but not sure if it will work.

Oh yeah it worked, I hope you can read it. Anyway, give this a try.

Let me know how you do.

Later, Joanie

Hello thanks for writing back

I live in Northern california. I have jumped through all the hoops just waiting for insurance to say yes. I have blue shield they said it is the easiest and fastest to reply. My doctor is here in town. He has a center of execellace which I understand is important.

Did you see my stats are we close. I am crossing my fingers for the next two weeks sugery . I am married since 92 have two childrens a daughter who is going to be 14 in sept and a son who is 11. They are all backing me. My hubby is a bit nerious about as he says going under the knife... But I need help dieting alone just doesnt work for me. My family was complety against the bypass. We had a neighbor do this she looks great weight wise but not healty not to sure eating habits have changed much.

Look forward to getting to know you and hopefully having a buddy

I gained 7lbs the first day I was on steroids! lol, I was really swollen - I am lost most of it - I am still up 3lbs from my original loss - it is true - I starved and ate like a pig and had NO restriction while on steroids. I don't get it. Today I am tighter than I have ever been - ever. I can only eat 2-3 bites and I feel almost sick. I am sure it will even out soon. Hopefully I will lose those 3lbs plus 1 for good measure :-)

That's good, the money part sure does suck!....Have you been able to maintain your weight with all the meds?

Hey Sue!

Thanks for the update! I know that you are a very smart and intellgent woman and know that you have gone through both options with a fine tooth combe and made the right decsion for you. Even though we may not be getting the same type of surgery we still both would of had weight loss surgery. Im happy to hear that you will still be sticking around on the site (actually i think there is a section on the forum now for people who have other types of WLS).

Speaking of needles i just put a vlog up showing everyone my heparin needle lol lol Couldnt help myself!! lol lol It feels so wierd injecting myself in teh mornings. I normally put them in my stomach, but i did this one in my thigh today and it felt ok.

Awww say hello to your hubby for me to!!! When i come to the states next yr, im gonna come round and pay you a visit!! And you gotta cook me some SOUL FOOD!! lol my sis goes on about it so much when she goes to the states....i wanna have me some (lol)

I wish you all teh best hun! and please do stay in touch!!

Did they give you a date for the RNY?

Stay blessed !

Love Harriet aka gg xxxxxx

Hey hun!

Thanks for the msg, everything went very well, and im getting better day by day! Its the best decision i have ever made to get banded, and i look forward to the weight coming off.

I wish you all the best for banding today! Im thinking about you xxx let me know how you are doing!!

xxxx

livingmydream,

Thanks for your input on my blog. I have decided to tell my husband, for obvious reasons. I will tell my parents, I think it will be therapeutic for me. I have some issues with them and for me, telling them will also be telling them that I am a grown woman capable of making decisions for myself. Does that make sense?

One of my issues is that I tend to be a people pleaser, at the detriment to myself at times. My parents want me to loose weight, but they want me to do it THEIR way.

I just really feel it is time for me to step out of the shadow of my silblings and be myself.

I have gained more than 50 pounds since having a couple of surgeries - one for breast cancer. I will be banded next Thursday and I would love to know what to expect the first two weeks after surgery.

hey gurl!, how r u? thanks 4 responding, just trying 2 get a little of support. hope things r well. I gained 2 lbs but i really need a fill b/c i have no restriction right now. i go back to dr next mon. right now i am at work preparing for the hurricane and the evacuees that we have gotten so far. talk 2 u soon. sorry for responding late, i didnt think anyone was responding, guess i was not working this thing right. talk to u soon!

I wish I had the will power to only weigh myself every two weeks! I weigh myself every single day! Lol!

But it's a good way of tracking ouR progress. During the week my weight goes up and down, but I only count the Friday weight to see how I did over the week. And don't worry about posting every week - it's only there so we can support one another, so posting whenever you DO weigh yourself will be great!

Thanks for the compliment! My profile pic is my goal weight. I was drugged, sexually assaulted, and then 2 mos. later was robbed in my car at gun point! I put on about 40 lbs. and then got on anti-depressants. 60 lbs. in 2 mos!!!! I am so happy to be banded. I felt like there was no way out. I was self-destructing, and not wanting to be noticed. The good Lord looked out for me, and I am now in a much better place! Good luck to you! Let me know how it goes!!! You will be so happy! I have lost 20 lbs. so far, but I just got my second fill and can tell a huge difference!!! I am dropping weight.You are just a year older than me! We can both encourage each other easily! My pic is my motivation, plus my health!!!! Good luck!

Kristi

Hello blue! I don't know if you have heard my story, but the pic is my goal. It was taken about 4 years ago. I was drugged, sexually assaulted, and then 2 mos. later I was robbed at gunpoint in my car. I put on 40 lbs. and then got on anti depressants. I then put on 60 lbs. in 2 mos. I didn't want to be noticed. Then, I got miserable. I feel young but like I can't dance and do the things I used to. Luckily, I have had my second fill as of Tuesday. Things are going great! I have lost 20 lbs. and I am sure the weight will come off more quickly. This second fill has made a big difference! How about you and your weight loss?

yeah..taht's good its really nothing to it but to do it..keep your faith and remember..we didn't put this weight on overnite..so work hard as you can..don't kill yourself though...make small wise decisions as well as other decisions too

hey trish thanks for checking up on me ..how much weight have you lost..and honestly did you eat some things during the pt. before you were banded that you don't personally feel affected by...but, that wasn't exactly pertaining to your diet? I want to know b/c I am a victim of that too..I'm guilty as charged...lol..but, things have been going well other than that..i get my walking in...and I'm back working...and going to school full-time as well...I'm ready to drop this weight and become a thinner more adventurous me.!

hi cometchaser - i'm sorry i didn't see this message. probably by now you've gotten some answers... my surgeon required pre-weight loss ( a % of body weight i think) to shrink my liver - so that she could move it more easily during surgery. i've heard this is very common and that most surgeons require this step.

it was extremely frustrating for me because it took me 8 months to lose 6 lbs - and i had to lose 10. i had to change to another program with a different surgeon that offerred optifast before surgery (medical fast where you drink their protein shakes and protein bars only and i did that and lost the pre-surgery weight finally). took me 3 years to get the surgery because i changed programs. but i had it on 6/10/08 and it is going very well! stick with it - it's so worth it!!!!!!

good job,,, we started at the same weight,, i'm 4 weeks out and down 20 lbs..you are beautiful and will be a great inspiration..

u look wonderful how much weight did u lose a great accomplishment

wow u look amazing!!! if u dont mind me askin how much weight did u lose?? im gettin banded 9/8/08 and i hope my results are like urs ur an inspiration!!

Hi Everyone, I'm new to lap band talk, but a little info about me, I weight 195, 5'3, and 65 yrs old, I also have a liver condition called NASH,It is a fatty liver , but mine has turn into cirrhosis, my Dr. has advised me to have the lap band proceduer, he said it would help my liver, Does anyone else have any liver problems? and if so how are you feeling? Thanks for all your help. BB