Search the Community

I am hoping to be a new bander in Dec. and my only concern is the PM issue I hear about. I don't know if I could deal well with this or how to deal with it. I am trying now to chew, chew and chew more as I know I eat to fast.

hey ty u for the posting...things sure do change fast w this band...lol...

Hope you are doing well and recovering fast

But I know the frustration of going through a 6month diet/class and having to wait... I've been looking into WLS for over a year, so have patience, and once it happens, it'll go by so fast you won't know what hit you! Good Luck!

You willk do just fine-- i say that as i cried in the waiting room before the surgery- but it does go fast- the next 3 days were the worst- im on day 2 of feeling ok- but i have been trying to drink to fast- which i know is a no no- i have to relearn that!

In June 2006 I was sitting with some friends talking about their experience with the LAP-BAND?, and how their life changed a lot to the better. So I decided to do the LAP-BAND?, I had it in August 2006, and till May 2009 I lost 68 lb, my life was organized. After April 2009 due to the type of my new Job (all day desk work) I stopped going to gym, my eating habits went from better to worse (chocolates), my life was in a mess. I gained around 30 lb.

Now I am fasting for Lent & no chocolates since Feb15,2010. I lost around 4 lb so far, & planning to go to gym next April. I decided to lose 37 lb. by end of August. I want to have a good life. Also since I am still single & never been married, hope I will find my soul mate after I reach my first target, I don?t know where he is now but I am sure one day I will meet him.

Take care all & God Bless

Holy crap! I think we're like soul twins lol. I write songs and perform too and everyone tells me to go on AI too. I've just always wanted a band because I'm very much into rock music, but I'm starting to think if I don't even try on my own no band is going to want me regardless of my weight. It's what I love to do but I'm just scared of failure...and people judging me. Yeah you're right it is mind power...but we should always start sooner rather then later, because this change isn't fast and as we're just letting the change happen, dreams and opportunities can pass us by...

Hi Elleaitch, over 6 stones, thats fantastic! I bet you feel like a new woman? And you are still losing? I'm not too stressed about losing the weight fast but at the moment I dont feel like I have had anything done at all. I can eat anything. But I am hoping once I have a fill it will start to work. How many fills have you had? I am so happy for you. You are right, seeing others succeed is a great incentive. I am looking forward to next year when I can maybe say the same

I'm good... a little nervous about my post-op visit with the surgeon on thursday... I told myself that I don't care how fast I lose weight but I hope after all the liquids and will power... I will have lost a good amount. I lost almost 15 pounds on the 12 days before my surgery.. I am hoping that I will have lost at least that much in these last 3 1/2 weeks... Keep your fingers crossed. It's a struggle getting used to my new diet... especially before my band gets it's first fill. How's your diet going?

Thanks! I keep hearing that and honestly thats what I need to hear...I don't want to get in the mind set that it will happen and happen fast ya know!?

Congrats on your surgery date. I just got banded a week ago today and I can't beleive how fast the time went by. This week is going to fly right by for you too. :smile2:

Thanks!

Since I struggled with my weight all my life, I would have never believed 5 years ago, that I'd be here, trying to pay it forward and help others get the most from this amazing tool.

I love your passion and committment. It's obvious that you are one of those people who is going to do great because you are working really hard to learn how to get the most out of your tool.

One thing I learned on the thread that I started about - do you bend the rules - is that the word rules doesn't work for most of us - we'be been there done that and the hard a fast rules didn't work for many of us as a way of life (I got the word from allergan's site). What I do know is that over the years, there is a lot that I've learned about how to get the most out of this tool, and I'm trying to figure out language for how to share that. Would love to get your ideas about what resonates with you.

BTW, in my 4th year, I get a lot of inspiration from people like you. Thanks for that!

I'm banded.....I had to be there at 6:30 this morning. Went in about 8:30 it went really fast and really well. i have no gas pain. I'm just a little sleepy and sore. I couldn't believe how easy it seemed.

Yeah my sister's are small meh lol. But it's great that you're starting the six months will go pretty fast surprisingly. What hospital is it at? I'm a Manhattan Junkie lol

You're quite welcome Chica!! Yes, I am too darn excited!! I can't wait!! Monday can not get her fast enough!!! I am already packed for the hospital!!! lol!! How is your weight loss journery going? How much have you lost thus far?? You really look amazing!! Keep up the great work mama!!

Being stuck isn't fun. I've had a couple of episodes. I sometimes wait too long to eat and I eat to fast and there's nothing but trouble after that. LOL!

Hey Destined! I'm doing great I got approved after 2weeks from the time they submitted my paperwork. I have my surgery date Mon, March 1st! I'm so excited I just can't hide it I'm 'bout 2 lose some weight & I know I love it! (Borrowed from fellow bandster but I remixed it!..giggles) I know time is near but I wish it was already here!! It's okay w/the late response glad you got back 2 me I'm not nervous 'bout the surgery @ all this will be my 2nd bariatric surgery (gastric bypass 2004) did really great until the meds which caused me 2 pick up 2 much weight 2 fast only thing scares me is the fills, I seen the needle! My dr numbs the area 1st but I hate needles w/a passion!! I am a straight punk!! lol!!

I pray that your next fill is better than your 1st one Mama!! Are you getting in all your protein?? How much are you getting in, in a day? I have some really cool info on extra protein I can give you if you like. Looking forward to chatting with you soon. Keep me posted....Smooches!!

Thank you Ms. Chaval!! I'm gonna bust gurl!! Just bust!! Wednesday can't get here fast enough!!! I can't wait to pick my date!! I wish I could get it done the end of this month but I will be happy with March 1 or 2!! Thanks again!! Hey, enough about me how are you doing??.....lol!!

Hi Chris, I read your blog about your fill, and I couldn't comment, but I wanted to tell you that you are not wrong for doing what your doing!!! Don't let people put you down on your attempts at a healthier life!!! I do however feel you need to cut the fast food, and start working on your diet. I had my surgury Feb. 10th and have lost 40lbs and no fills yet. I just cut out all that bad stuff and became active. Have you tried support groups in your area? Well if you ever want advice or help, you can ask I will help!!!

Hi! And thanks for the comments. Guess What? Our meeting was called off due to bad weather!!! But~~~I found a site today with lots of good info about LOW CARB dieting and how to get the lbs going down again and Fast. Check out my blog tomorrow at www.blogspot.com/thegoldendayz

I'm doing pretty good can't complain much!! I just wish all reports were done & submitted to my dr.s office so they can submit it to my insurance already!! The wait is going to drive me insane gurl!! Wowwwwwwwww!!1 Way to go on the 10 lbs!! Your weight loss will pick up again walking is good you will be amazed by how fast 20 mins go by. If you have a Wii try the fitness games they are really good from what I read & friends that I know have it has helped them lose quite a bit of weight all the while, while having fun. Puree food is not really that bad if you like progresso soups try them their not bad when you puree them in a blender. You can also add an unflavored protein to it also to make sure you get enough protein in.....

thats okay everything went well. this thursday april 8th will be three weeks and ill be able to eat real food again still on my puree diet. doing very well done 22 pounds since surgery altogether down 44 pounds what a differnece in my legs and so fourth. im so glad i did this never feel sick or anything they say we could have. well keep in touch and good luck with your wait stay strong it will come fast.

Well done on the weight loss! I bet you were pleased. You must notice the difference in your clothes too? I am going to start weighing and measuring everything because I have gained 3lb in the last two days and I havent had anything I shouldn't have? I am at a loss as to why this is happening but I dont like it. :-( So I guess this will be the start of "bandster hell" for me. I am still down to 248 from 277 but that is only 7lb since the band. My mind is racing now, what happens if I follow all the rules and still dont lose weight? I am just hoping the fill will do the trick. Maybe Ive just healed really fast so have no restriction at all. Whatever the reason I have to get back on it because everyone keeps asking me "how much have you lost now?" and I dont want to say Ive gained. I didn't ask about driving. Are you ok to drive so soon?

Hey lady! I'm just counting down the weeks until my surgery. Thankfully I will be spending 2 weeks in Cali two weeks before my surgery so it should fly by fast. How's the insurance approval coming along?

wow! what have you been doing to see such great results so fast?