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Hello Everyone, Good luck with your future life changing weight loss.

Lol, my biggest tip then is tiny avatar pictures!

You're very kind, thank you. I'm really stoked with how well the band worked for me, I wish it helped everyone as much as it has me.

I run lots and do strength training. I think exercise is very important when you're talking about really getting to a normal weight.

Hey Trina!

Big pointers are walking, eating low carb, and drinking lots of water. No soda at all!!! That's really been the keys to my weight loss thus far. I walk at least 6 days a week. I push myself further and further each week. It's work but aren't I worth it? LOL

Keep in touch!

Pete

summer of 2008....and i think its just taking forever cause the weight loss center is so busy! it's a bit frustrating..but maybe i'm just being impatient? my bmi is 48..so that's not the problem..lol

Yeah, I did do the psych evaluation and just got my acceptance a month an half ago..But my consultation with the doctor (which was this last summer )is when I started to lose the weight..I guess I shouldn't have started so early..lol..cause it has been tough keeping it off.

14 lbs?! Way to go darling!!!!!!!!!!!

I am so glad to hear you're feeling better and you have lost some weight! You're just on a roll! Yeah the weight loss slows down. I am sooo frustrated. I excercised and I was at least expecting to lose .5, but I lost nothing today. I am 1 lbs off from 30 and I just can't get there. haha

Other then that slight frustration--I am doing pretty good. I can't complain. I am enjoying my winter break. Plus it's 80 outside today. So I am looking forward to spending some time outside in my beautiful state of Texas haha!

Hey! I'm feeling pretty good. I'm on my 10 day work stretch so i betta be ready! I'm excited now that i can start loosing some weight! My new goal is 30 lbs down by feb 20 cause i have a wedding to be in so u know im on a tare now! U doing ok?

Hi There how are you doing i am alot better today i even went for a walk around the mall i am still on clear liquids until sunday thei go on full liquids which you can eat cream of wheat or rice and also any cream soup i also picked up some baby food today for my pureed stage i don't want to risk pureeing things myseld as i get put of food easily i did find a couple of books at barnes and noble that have recipes in for after weight loss surgery i will put the titles at the bottom in case you are intrested i have the gas pain but nothing i can't handle i am really looking forward to the new me i am down 20lbs now so stay strong and believe we are doing the right thing keep in touch stacey

1 Eating well afer weight loss surgery

2Recipes for life after weight loss surgery

check them out and enjoy

Hi Sue, Only you can make the decision of which procedure is right for you. Read, read, read, from both sides of the isle, and discuss it with your Dr. I have friends who have done RNY, DS and Lapband. All have lost weight with extraordinary success. I just prefer the less invasive option.

Lets see I started out at 386#, I'm 5"9'. My staring BMI in apri; was 57.1 and in Nov. was 42.87. I've lost 3 inch. in my upper arms, 1 inch in my wrist, 6 1/2 inches in my chest, 9 inches in my waist, 7 in. in my hips, 4.5 in my thigh, 3 in. in my calf, 1 in. in my ankle. 8 1/2 in. in my adbominal area.my fat weight # was 169.8 and was 88.5 in November. I know I am going to need plastic also. I hope to lose another 68# or more still. I'm 6 mos. banded now and hope to lose another 40 to 60 lbs before my 1 year date..I know it is going to be hard.

Nice to meet cha! So, last night I cheated a whole mess! I ate doritos and seven layer dip, a piece of pizza, and a glass of champagne! I felt so guilty, until I weighed in and well I only gained one pound! Yay! So, it is back to business. A size 9 is a good size! You can do it. I myself want to be able to fit into a damn 18 again! I am a 26 HORRIBLE! 2009 is the year it all goes down LITERALLY! That's my new motto! Speaking of motto, do you have a myspace?

Hi, My name is Kelly and I live in West Virginia. I am 48 years old and recently had lap band surgery in August 2008. I have lost 40 pounds since my surgery. I am looking for other people going through the same things I am at this time. And also help with finding ways to accomplish my weight loss goals.

I must say you really look great. I been banded since 12/03/08 and really would like any pointers you could give me. what was it like for you? I would would really like to hear your ups and down with your weight loss journey. In the meantime keep up the wonderful work. :thumbup:

Ooooh, you're so pretty! You look great! How much weight have you lost? Thanks for posting and being such an inspirtation to us all!

Okay, here' s my question? If she puts more in your band and it's too much, then can't she just take some out? How long are you supposed to "wait" before she puts some more in your band, if needed? In the meantime, I'd take in lost of protein (I use this liquid protein that has 42 grams and 170 calories that you can mix in with water,) and keep myself busy (I work on my art) doing anything that kept me away from food.

Don't give up hope. I know...believe me, I know, how difficult it is, but you'll find the "sweet spot." You said, that if you had the willpower that you're having to pull from now, that you wouldn't have needed the band in the first place. If you're like me, and evidently you are; it's not neccesarily getting the weight off, it's keeping it off. It's coming your way, just hang in there. BTW, I find it funny, that 140 is what I'm shooting for too! How tall are you? I'm 5'7. I started at 271, you?

Thanks for the compliment, your so sweet ! I'm just starting out, just got my referral for the lapband a few weeks ago. Most of my pictures i've posted are a few years old. I've gone up and down with my weight all my life and now I am at my heaviest. Its so nice to have someone to chat with who has gone threw it. You look fabulous !

Happy New Year !

Anne

Gosh what a mess! I am glad that you pushed through! Everyone is worried about having fun, and it's the Holidays so everyone is basically concerned with that. Next week should be a more productive week. Well, I myself am not being put on a liquid diet "yet'' I think since they scheduled my surgery a month in advance, and allowed me to do one high protein no carb meal,with shakes that would be enough to lose the necessary weight. On the other hand, thinking about it. I have an appt on Jan 19th and Jan 20th so they might go ahead and put me on the liquid for 5 days. Not sure, how it is all gonna go down. But, it sure is !

Look we really havent properly introduced ourselves. I am Patty and I live in Garden Grove. What's your name and where do you live?

This is my first time here. I was banded 11/17/08 i have lost 22 pounds and go for my 6 wk check up 1/6/08 I am hoping to have a fill. I am not feeling full any more and my weight loss is standing still. My head hunger is back. I am feeling guilty and having trouble seeking the Lord's help. I am thankful to have my ban and it was an 8 month journey to get here. I live too far from the support group to attend regularly so I am glad I found this site. I hope we can bless each other.

I can't wait to start loosing instead of gaining. Florida, here we come!

How is it going? Did you get a fill yet? I just got my 2nd one today and I am hoping to get some restriction. I stil have none. Just been gaining over the holidays. Oh joy! Happy New Year!

Hi! I see that you are in Atlanta and had your surgery right after me. Did you go through True Results? I did. I was trying to go to Dr. Hart here in Atlanta but they insisted on sending me to Dallas. Everything still went ok though. However I would have preferred to stay local in case anything happened because I had to go alone. Anyways...I got my band on 12/18 and I am STARVING! How is it working out for you? Have you lost much weight? Have you found any good protein shakes? I still have not worked that out yet. So far I have hated every protein shake/drink I have tried. Well...keep in touch! It's nice to know someone local who is going through the same thing. Take care!

Hi Jessica. It's ok to be nervous,but know your doing the right thing. It took many years for me to admit that I needed help. What really pushed me to get the band was I found out that I have a problem with my thyroid. It wont be easy for me to lose the weight on my own. So,ready for Jan 15th to get here. started the pre-op diet today. So far,so good. Doing shakes and lots of protein. No carbs or sweets. I love chocolate......lol. After,I'm all healed up,I will join this gym called Punch Fitness to snap my body into shape. I pray i won't need cosmetic surgery,of any kind...........Stay in touch........:smile:..

Hi Tamisu,

Its great to hear from someone in my timezone. What is your pre-op diet? I am supposed to start mine tomorrow and I was given VERY little specific guidance. The few people I know here who had weight loss surgery had the bypass. I think I am the guinea pig for this particular proceedure. What doctor are you going through? My doctor is Dr. Weinar in Frankfort. I get back to the states next Sunday and have the surgery on Thursday.

Heidelberg is amazing. We have been here here for 9 months. We live in St Leon.

If you don't mind sharing your liquid diet, I would really appreciate it! Good luck you you to!

hey! Well, I got my surgery in Mexico, it was way too expensive to do it here and I dont even know if they would do it anyway. I dont look huge, but I am heavy for my height! I went through a divorce this yr so I really needed something to make me feel good about myself. After many attempts to lose weight and gaining it so quickly, I decided that this would be the best preventive measure for me. I havent been small in years, I cant wait!

By the way, these past two days I've been eating a lot, or what seems a lot to me now, since I am on vacation and bumming at home all day and I lost 2 lbs! So I think I'm gonna hold off on the fill and use a little will power. Let me know how you are doing!

Well if you are TriCare Prime - have all you ducks in a role! I have been fighting with Tricare for over 100 days now! Make sure you are well over 100 pounds, if you have any comorbities that have a perscription - make sure you are taking all you drugs and that it is documented and current and your bone structure is on record and Tricare has that. I am sick of dealling with these people my husband and my mom said they would go 1/2's on the surgery just to get it over with. In August I spent a week - going to the clinic and getting weighted and having my blood pressure check, all my meds re-ordered and then I sent everything back in. I got a letter on the 19th of December saying that I have to start all over - I bet they lost it all! Eventhough I sent it certified mail. Now I have their fax number and a phone number that is not posted!! I will call twice a week just to see if they need anything else.

I hope you have better luck than I have!