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Went today for my monthly checkup and I am down 10 pounds!! YEAH!! I weighed in at 188!! whoo hoo!! I celebrated by going to get a size 14 jeans! LOL

Hello to all , well I went to my surgeon and the dietician yesterday and got the rest of my lab work done, I was a little disappointed, the nurse wants me to lose 10-15 more pounds before next month, My therapist appt is friday 15th. I dread that. after that all my papers will be sent to the insurance.

Yes. Was revised to sleeve 3/10. Best thing I ever did. The band and I didnt get along.

Hi. Although I was banded 4 years ago, I am new to this site. I lost 89 lb and have gained 10 back, so I am considering going for a fill. I have not seen the band doc for 15 months!. Would love to hear from anyone who has had their band for awhile and how they are doing. My endocrinologist said that there is no evidence for bands past 5 years. ?? I know of alot of band people who have lost tb

I am scheduled for a Circumferential body lift August 19, 2011, any advice out there?

Total calories for yesterday 5/9/10 : 1014

total calories for today 5/10/11: 975

I've been gone for about 6 months and I come back.... and Junebugs is gone!!! wehre is everyone??? HOW is everyone. I had major back surger 12/10/10 and lost my way due to being completely unfilled for 4 months... but I'm back and I am RESTRICTED!! Ha ha... loving it! No complaints here!!!

Hi Dee, You asked on my blog how long I've had my band and how I'm doing.

I've had my band since 10/16/2008 and I have lost 87 pounds. I love my band and I know if I followed the rules better I would have a larger weight loss. I have been excersing and I think I am losing inches but I have been stuck in the same area for a bout 3 months now. I haven't been to my dr. since Dec but I have an appt and hope to have atleast a 1 cc fill on Wednesday. I hope to get the weight loss moving again soon!!

Thanks for responding!!!

Well so ready for my big day Mon March 8th 10 haven Lap band surgery. YAY excited

thanks for the comment... I was banded on 10-07-09

Hi, good to hear from you. I have been on the preop diet for 5 days now. I hate it, but I know I have to do it. I had my preop testing on Tuesday and I see my primary care phys on the 20th for my final surgery clearance. Also met with a group at my surgeon's office yesterday and they explained to everyone what to expect. It was actually nice to meet others in my area who are going through the same thing too. I can not believe how close it is to our surgery date, the 27th is only 10 days from tomorrow!

Ok it's been 10 months and down 61lbs and wish it was more!

I have only had 3 feels going friday for feel number 4 hope to have a good one..Ready to see some different numbers!! If anyone has a diet plan they are sticking to please e-mail me @ audylyn@msn.com...I hope to hear from someone soon...Good luck to all ...xoxoAudy

Good luck on your journey... I will get banded on 4/20/10. let me know if you need any support, I am looking for some friends that are going throught the same thing:)

Thanks "Living My Dream".......I've only lost 10 pounds since surgery March 23rd But, I'll have my first fill on the 20th of April and hoping it helps curb my "food desires".

hi Marie,

i couldnt log in for some reason but im back!! No, i did not have the surgery yet as they keep pushing me back because i am stuck my weight is not going down. The gave me a HGH shot today to boost up my body to see if i can lose at least 10 pounds. not happy but i really want to do this so i am still trying.

I was banded by Dr Sofianos in South Africa in January 2009 and have lost 30kgs. Still have 10-15kgs to go. I am thrilled and should have done this years ago

Hi Lety! 20 lbs in 6 weeks is great! My tips for you is....take a pix of yourself every 10 lbs at loss, in the same outfit! For my before pix...I used a shirt and shorts that were to small on me....because I wanted to them get loose....then to the point where they just fell off of me! Find a workout that you love doing and do it!!! Mine is Jazzercise, its a GREAT TOTAL body workout and its so much fun! I do that 5 to 6 times per week. When eating....think about how little you can eat...vs. how much food can you get down....if you think like that, you'll never lose all your weight! Stay positive, some months you might lose 6 to 8 lbs....some months you might not lose any...it's very normal!

I wish you the best of luck! Keep in touch and let me know how your doing! =)

Hi Mary, My name is Lynn and I was banded January 31st, 2010. I had my first fill 10 days ago and am having difficulty drinking all the water and keeping the food down. Seems to be too much saliva. How are you doing with the food. Do you have any suggestions for me. I'm really excited about loosing the weight. I am much older, 63, but young at heart.

I had my first lap band fill 10 days ago and am still having problems keeping food and some drinks down. Is this usual or can anyone give me any helpful hints.

Hey! Our birthday's are a day apart. Very cool! Just got banded 3/10, and would have to say you're such an inspiration. You look amazing!

Thanks for the kind words... that is very nice of you... feels good to hear that sometimes. I have done pretty well with the band-- I am very blessed that since surgery I have had restriction-- I didnt have to go thru "bandster hell".... I have just followed the rules on drinking while eating... and eating my protein... and just making healthy food decisions as far as nutrition. Don't get me wrong-- I do allow myself a couple of "favorite" meals each week- but bc I have restriction I dont go over my calories. If you need anything on your journey please don't hesitate to email me-- will be glad to help... I will tell you one thing that helped me alot -- is to log all my food and drinks in caloriecounters.... I have offically lost 89 lbs as of this morning-- and I have 17 more to go to reach my original goal -- but I am thinking i might go another 10... to 125.

GOOD LUCK!!! Just remember to FOLLOW THE PLAN!!! I have been off for a week have have gained close to 10 lbs back!! JUST WATCH YOUR EATING AND REST

Hey that's awesome! I'm sure you're nervous, it's hard not to be. Who is your surgeon at Hopkins?

I've been really good - I've lost 73 pounds since surgery. I'm hoping to hit 80 pounds by April 1st which will be 10 months out for me. I've done well and love my band.

I started a blog right before surgery last - you can check it out if you want:

Linda's Bandwidth

I tend to hit the blogs more than I come to LBT now, but obviously I do.

Please let me know how things go. You're so close now!

Good luck!

Linda

hey Jen! Thanks for the words of comfort! Surgery date rescheduled for 3/18/10...still nervous and yes I do have someone to hold my hand. Do you remember how long you were in the OR?

Hello Elk,

I too was banded on March 10. Please respond with your experiences. Thanks. Steve