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You look fab. Katie! I have a question how do you keep the weight coming off what is your secret. I was banded on third of Dec. I have loss 30lbs so far my biggest fear is not losing enough. I would like to hear any pointers. Thanks and i envy you.

Hi there stranger---Just got your message. I haven't been on the site for awhile. How are you doing with your weight loss? So far I've lost 55 lbs. I feel super. Let me know if you receive this. I'd love to keep in touch. Lost all contact with everyone after surgery. Have a Merry Christmas. Write soon---Pat

Hi Julie Ann, I love your posts. I need this kind of help too. We were banded around the same time and the same weight. And I think I need some help with nutrition and portion control. I really like your addict post. I am new to here, so please write me back when you get a chance. I need some banded friends!! Take Care ~ banded4life74

Hi there Terry. Hope all is well for you. I saw the Surgeon yesterday. He said that the RNY is probably the better surgery for me, since I have pcos with insulin resistance and a family history of diabetes. I was almost certain that I wanted to get the lapband done, but had a feeling he would say that all along. I wan to do whatever is gonna get this weight off and make me healthy again. I am so miserable. Now on top of that misery I'm confused. My bmi as of yesterday is 45 (was 48 when I started all of this) and he want's me to be at 40/41 before the surgery date. So I have to lose 25 lbs. As far as surgery dates we are probably looking at March or April. Yup more waiting. Well at least that gives me a chance to get that 25 lbs off. I don't want an open surgery for sure. I hope you are doing well and keep in touch. Teresa

Hey Allie! You look great! We were banded on the same day.. I have only lost 48 pounds but it is coming slowly.. Just curious... Was part of your weight loss Pre band? Keep up the good work!

I was 275 before the preop diet and 263 at surgery, so only 60 lbs since the preop... How is the pregnancy going w/ the band? NW weight loss is in Everett, right? I looked there, but my doctor at Swedish is just blocks from my house which makes fills and things really easy. Good luck w/ everything!

I hear you my weight has pretty much stayed the same but I get scared sometimes because I feel like I don't get full or I'm always hungry I think it's in my mind. Thank god I only have a little over a week. My best friend got banded in May so I see the difference in the amount of food you can eat. My doctor also let me go in the room with her to get a fill so I've seen that process too. I think she is a fill junkie too she has lost 80 pounds so far. So I also have a partner to help me through this process.

U look good!, and also Congratulations! How in the hell have u lost so much weight? I'm happy as hell for u but a little jealous wit yo skinny a**!:thumbup: LOL! Pleeeeezzzze give me some advice!:w00t:

I didn't get a date yet i stil have to get my testing done and they are on 1/19 my next day off i have to build my pto back up again the DR said i had lose some weight before i could get the surgery done so it would be saft for me i am now 320 wow i finally said it and since than i have been in a very blue mood and it is also some personal thing going but that explans the one pint of haagan-dazs ice i just ate before dinner but ill get it togeether thanks for bday shot and keep on keeping on

Every thing is going okay. Just slow. I think I lost 6 lbs. I weigh my self on Wednesdays. So tomorrow I'll know for sure. U know how your weight shifts back and forth so I don't want to get my hopes up. But if I did lose the six lbs, I'll lost 16 lbs all togther. I change my fill date from Dec. 15 to tommorrow. My appetite is back big time and feel like Im starving myself, but I'm not according to my sparks page. I'll let you know how the fill went. How are you and whats your progress?

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I have lost more than 50 since the surgery but I have stopped getting on the scale. Sometimes it doesn't move - UGH! I am a really slow loser & I also lift weights so...yeah the scale can be disappointing.

Your pictures are inspirational. Thank you for posting them & congratulations on your weight loss.

Hi Anne! Just checking in to see how you're doing. I've been so careful with my eating, but have somehow managed to gain two pounds...it has to be water, can't understand it otherwise.

I know what you mean about having no restriction on my band--feel like it isn't even there. My family doctor checked me the other day and thought I was doing great...I've been putting Neosporin on my incisions and they look great.

I'm going to try to schedule a fill for the first week of January--hopefully that will jump start the losing process.

Let me know how you're doing.

Liz

Well in my experience of working out alot ect. I reccomend you to not do weight training right now cause it weighs more than fat that will be the reason your loseing inches instead of lbs.. Dont do in door exercises walk out side!!!!!!! You burn way more cause you work harder that way with out knowing it. I do reccomend u to work out only once a week with weights... Hows your dieting?? Hows your restriction? Maybe your eatting more than u think and you need another adjusment fill? I turned in my leave request for the surgery to my work. I have surgery Jan 20th so Im requesting the 22nd through 25th off I already have 20th and 21 scheduled of so that should be more than enough time to recoop?

Hello

I have had my lapband since July 2007. I have been slow losing weight main because I still eat things I should. I had my last fill in July 2008. The last couple of weeks I have been experience horrible heart burn/reflux and trapped gas in my back. After I burp many times the back pain goes away but starts all over the next day. I will be going to the doctor this week. Does anyone have any suggestions for me that will help stop this pain.

Hi Mc in Md,

I saw your stats and we are similiar in weight, height and age. I have my surgery Dec. 14 and I am 189 today @ 5' 1 1/2". I am 38 years old. I was wondering how long did it take you to reach goal? I am so excited to have it done. Do you have any advice to offer on what worked for you and what was the hardest to do? I plan on working out with weights 3 days/week and treadmill 3-4 days a week. Also, do you have any extra skin? I will prob need a tummy tuck because I have had 2 c-sections. Thanks for sharing your info.

Michele in CA

did i read that right one month post op and 55 pounds gone? If so whats your starting weight, what you doing to drop it so fast ect?

thanks my dr visit is december 15th so Ill ask about the ports showing after weight loss u know? Ill be detailed

Congratulations! u look great! How do u feel? I've been really upset because weight loss is slow but i am losing a lot of inches. Any sugestions?

I get mushie foods in a week and then after a week of mushie I can start eating regular foods. My first fill is not until Dec 29 so I should be good for Christmas. And listen 10 pounds lost is good. It beats the heck out of 10 pounds gained. I think if your band has slipped you would have some other types of symptoms. At least I would hope so anyway. The way my doctor explained it to me is without fills there is little to almost no restriction. But I don't know all doctors are different.

I am a 37years old. I am a Paramedic in louisville,ky. It has been a struggle my whole life to loose weight. I am so glad that i finally took the step to have the lap band. This web site is really helpful and hope it will be for others.

Hey Liteweight! (love the name) I was banded Nov 13th.... struggling with the food but trying....waiting to be filled on Dec 18th...congrats on the weight loss! Ohhh what I would give to lose 42lbs....YOU GO GURL!

U Look Great! Im jealous!, u've lost more weight in a month or so than i have in 5! U Go Girl! Haven't heard from u so was wondering how u were! Hope life is being good to ya. ttyl!

Hellooooooo!? U O K out there? Just kiddin, but fo real how ya doin gurl? Gurl, i went joggin, yeah, me. I survived, but could've shot myself but will try it agin this mornin! it's so freakin cold though! I ran outside because i didn't want people at the gym to make fun of me or worse, i could break the treadmill! lol. I did work out my usual 1hr before runnin, i did 45min on the eliptical and weights and then went to the park. SO MUCH FUN I COULDN'T STAND IT!!!!!! Well let me know how things are with ya! ttyl