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Good luck to you to. I am 214 right now. Would love to get down to 130. But will be very happy at 140

Do you go to the meetings at NWWLS? I live about 5 minutes away from there. I would like to start attending them asap.

That is too bad about your mom. I hope we lose more than that. That part worries me. I am afraid like everything I have tried to lose weight with I will find a way to work around it. I am so tired of being over weight and tired. I have two boys 5 and 9 and it seems like I have no energery by the time they get home from school everyday. I am hoping this works. Keep in touch so we can talk about our journeys. I am so glad you got your approved. I was lucky and I know how hard it is for some to get it.

Do you have alot of weight to lose? I started at 273 and I have lost 26 pounds so far. I hope to lose the 10 pounds they want me to lose and another 10 or so before Christmas. It will be awsome.

I'm going to go to as many support group meeting they have at first. I love these boards to see how people are feeling and whats working for them. It's been nice to see what foods have pro & cons too.

My mother in law went to Mexico this summer. She's lost about 30 pounds but is still eating everything and says she's not full. I think she needs another fill. She doesn't have doctors to really follow her and give support like we will. Good luck next week.

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Well i had the surgery a year ago and that picture was taken 13 months ago so to answer to ur question it took me a year to lose that weight and im still losing! have you had the surgery yet?

hey bino...no fill yet until november 26th. i have been hurting on my right side alot lately...my port is on my right...most folks say its on their left. and i have no restriction...i have this knot where my port is. i keep wondering if i have had slippage or my port has flipped... but i dunno...been down lately...got poison ivy and taking steroids...starving and gaining weight. hope you r doing good...

I just saw your album and you look great!!! I was banded in August and my friend was thinking about it but her doc said she was too heavy for the band. Do you mind letting me know what your starting weight was. If too personal I totally understand. But I wanted to get my friend to see another doc and get a 2nd opinion for the band. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work!!! Angcal26

Well, Oliaks office sent the approval for surgery to the INS. Hopefully everything is positive. Hernia wow did u have any signs of it besides the heartburn? I always tell my boyfriend I think I have one because my lowe belly is so heavy and big! I really hoppe the surgery isnt before CHristmas only because of family coming to stay, but at the same time I really wanna start losing weight so by summer I can feel better in a suit. U know what I mean? So hey how long did it take for you to recover?

I saw your post about the LB Conference -- happy you'll likely be attending. I also noticed your other post about going back to Dr. Jacob to get a fill this Friday. Good for you for getting motivated. No need to stay away from the doc's office if you gained weight... that's when they a doctor can help you the most! I have 8.5cc in my band and that has given me GREAT restriction. However, we're all unique so your level may be different. Send me an email if you want to chat more: SarahWeddings@gmail.com

Hello. JAZZY4HEALTH there...Call me Yiv. I just saw this site and thought I would check it out. I would love a buddy of sorts on this journey I have begun. I do not know what process you went through, but here is an overview of mine. Going through UMASS Med Weight Center in Worcester, Mass. They required attending the informational (at least one) meeting, then began the appts. Intakes: medical, behavioral and nutritional. After completion began the Pre-Surgery Skills Group Mts. (2 behavior change and 2 nutrition). On Wed I will attend my 3rd mtg, the 19th my 4th. 20th I can call to schedule my follow-up w/behaviorist. Approx w/in 2 wks from call. Then about 2 wks later the appt. with the doctor at which time the surgery information will be narrowed down and scheduled. They say that is about a 4-6 week window.

Any pre-surgery diet suggestions you can give would be welcome. Or any other input. I hope that you can be my Band Buddy. Look forward to hearing from you.

I just checked now and saw you sent me a private message a LONG time ago! I hope as I lose weight I like going out more. I live in Seattle, Washington. Happy B-day! Hope it was good.

where have u been? Missed u! how's ur weight loss? Hope ur doing ok. ttyl!

Hi there! Thanks for the picture comment. I'm really looking forward to getting back down to that weight

Thanks for the add and picture comment. I can't wait to get back down in weight

Good luck..I started the process in Aug and have completed my dietary requirements from the dietician and my insurance. I have tried for years to lose the weight and have suffered from my thyroid issues as well. I found out that I will have to pay $11k out of pocket as my insurance only covers $5K.....uugh! Well, tomorrow, I have my pschy eval tomorrow and am nervous. Things are moving fast as I have my blood work and ekg on Tuesday, 11/11. Once these two are complete, I will have my case reviewed and then meet with the surgeon and should be scheduled by the 1st week in Dec. Has Im just nervous and feel that I can now begin to live my life at age 37 once I lose the weight. Any advice would be welcomed. Thanks

Hi! how r u doing? My name is trina and i was banded in june and i am not doing as well as u r. congrats!!! put u some pics up! im excited that i found someone else that weighted what i did starting out. ttyl

Hello Laurie: All is well with me. I am drinking lots of protien and getting lots of rest. Keeping stress at bay and keeping busy at work. I recommend drinking the ISD New Whey protien bullets. They have various flavors, with 42 grams of protien in a 3.1 ounce serving. It goes down quick and it is very filling. I also like the Isopure drinks with 40 grams of protien.

I have lost 15 pounds thus far by drinking those products, but honestly I have slipped on the pre-op diet, but I am still losing weight. It is hard to believe that my surgery is next week. I have been so busy that I have not had time to think of the procedure. This is my 10th surgery, so I am not afraid of being in the operating room. This Friday I have the EKG and blood work done. I work on Monday and then Tuesday is the surgery. I will let you know how it goes when I get home from the hospital stay.

Where are you at with the process???

Hi! Not sure if we had classes or not but Dr. Ray did my surgery June 30th so we had to be close in classes. Congratulations on the weight loss so far!

How are you doing? We have not talked in a very long time. How is your weight lost going? I missed hearing from you and I pray everything is going very well for you.

Went to a doctor on friday for issues with my back that were related to my work injury. Left that appointment feeling humiliated and embarrassed. The doctor told me to start getting active ( I am, he would have known that had he asked me), he then said that my issue is related to my weight and diabetes( I dont have diabetes). My overall visit was traumatizing. I was treated like a fat patient instead of a patient in need. I hope the approval for preauth comes sooner than later. It has now been two business days and since the preauth was sent.

I had Lap Band surgery in July 2006 and when I got to my weight goal I maintained til about 6 months ago when I slowly started loosing weight without even trying. I didn't noticed at first until I went for my physical in March. The doctors say I am under weight and I need to gain weight or at least maintain my present weight. If I loose more weight they want to do a massive workup on me. I feel great but don't look to great with the extra weight loss. I do have hypothyroidism and my med had to be adjusted in the last 2 month. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to gain with by eating healthy.

Hi,

You are doing fantastic!!! Keep up the good work. Doesn't it feel great to have that weight off? I know I feel better. Glad to hear all is well. Talk soon.

I'm turning 50 in August, married 25 years in September and have a 19 yo daughter and 14 yo son. Have tried loosing weight three previous time (Jenny Craig, Hypnosis and finally a medically supervised program at Camino Medical Group. In each case lost about 55 pounds and then eventually grain it all back. Hoping this will finally the thing that will stop me from regaining after I lose!

1 years has passed since you registered at LapBandTalk! Happy 1st Anniversary trying to lose weight 209!

Just stopping by to say hello to my short friend that is getting thinner. Still exercising in the pool 5 days a week and really enjoying it. Hope you going to curves is helping you too. Amazing how loosing weight has changed my life. Lots more to loose but I am happy to say goodbye to it. Have a nice day. Judy

Since you're a techy I thought I'd ask you my question. Hope you don't mind. How do you add the printed info to/with your weight ticker?

Personally I drink a lot of green tea throughout my day for a boost of energy and to keep my system regulated. I also think one of the most effective keys to losing weight for me was to workout on a regular routine. I go to the YMCA twice weekly or I workout at home daily or every other day. Just get moving to speed up your heart rate and the weight lost will come.