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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!

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