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Hey Music,

Missed you. Wondered what happened to you. When you get time I'd love to hear about your band. I'm a music lover.

I know what you mean about being away from home and having to eat out. It's something that we've got to learn to do though. You for sure don't want to sacrifice those 20 'whole" pounds that you worked so diligently to take off.

Have you tried some of these:

Hamburger without the bread?What about Popeyes red beans without the rice. Popeyes also has green beans.

Not trying to lecture you but March 25th is getting closer. Hang in there, I know you can do it.

Have a great week!

I'm doing good. I get my first fill on February 26th. Admittedly it makes me a bit nervous...just not knowing what to expect.

I'm going to a support group meeting tonight. If I hear of any quick/on the road meals I'll let you know.

I've had my Wii fit since November. I love it. I haven't played online with anyone yet. I usually don't really wok would much on the wii because I go to the gym 3-5 days a week. We'll have to see how it works out. Carefull iwth the the hoola hoop. It killed my hip for about a month!

I was banded Oct. 29, 2008. I have a 14 cc band. I had two fills so far. (6.5 ccs total) My weight was 229. I'm now 200. I just brought a wii fit and I love it. I try to work out at least 5 times a week. I can't wait for my third fill which is March 2. My doctor isn't agressive at all. He likes doing it slow. So Im thankful I have insurance that pays for it. If I was self pay I wouldn't like that.

Hi Gretchen

Thanks for stopping by my profile! I haven't had it yet - I have mine on March 4th. I start my two week liquit diet on Wednesday... What about you?

My lap band is in 2 weeks. Can anyone out there who has been banded in the last few months answer me this. How hard has it been for you to change all your eating patterns. Do you still have the same must have's as you did B-4 surgery? Its hard to imagine not wanting to do what I've always wanted to do B-4. Is it that much easier? I work for a caterer and Im around great food and desserts all day and Im very scared I'll still have the compelling desire to eat everything . Please someone write me back..Thank you......Wendy

Hi Laura,

I am so happy that your surgery went well and you are back home! Yeah!!! I know they say that the for the next few weeks, its really about healing and not so much about what you eat. Do you know if your surgeon filled your band? Some don't fill them until later and some fill them in surgery. Mine says he does it in surgery, so there is immediate restriction. I am excited and can't wait. This liquid diet is hard though, especially today on Valentine's Day, when we usually celebrate with a nice dinner. I just have to remember that soon enough, I will be eating regular food again and so will you! Take it easy and rest. Take good care of yourself. I have been on here alot the past few days for support, it really does help! Talk to you soon!

Shelley

I hate that I have started craving chocolate again. That has hurt me. How full is your band. I have 3.25cc total. I have lost 73 total. I lost 21 lbs on my own while I was going through all of the pre-op stuff, 13 lbs on the 2 week pre diet and the rest I have lost since my surgery on August 1, 2008. It is so very hard. I have got to start exercising too.

Hey Dannygirl!

Well I would say don't sweat about the one snicker. We all have our set backs. You can't always deprive yourself or else you will never stick to it. Just try to stay focused on your goal. After you eat something that is not very healthy try to jumpstart and work extra hard and think of that thing as a reward. That's what I do. I had a krispy kreme donut just last week and felt horrible but I looked at is as something to make me work harder and the next week I lost another pound!

Hey there Hope, I just got my phone call for my pre admission date YAY for me the 4th of March is my surgery day and I am starting to get a little scared but excited as well eeeeek lol I hope all is well with you I will be thinking of you next week when you start the 2 weeks of shakes we will be starting them together! Take care talk to you soon Kylie

Howdy from another patient of Dr. V's, 3 weeks post-op. Let me know if I can provide any support or answer questions for you....

kendallsmeme,

I am curious to see how things are going for you. I know we were both suppossed to be banded on November 19th. My surgery was moved to december 3rd. So far, I am doing okay. I have had two fills and have lost 15 lbs since surgery. This second fill is sooo tight. I got it on the 19th of Jan. and I still can't eat solid food. I am going to wait a week to see if the restriction gets better.

How was your surgery? How many fills?

No I am not working yet, I'll go back on thw 25th. I took 2 weeks off and boy am I glad. Some people say they went back to work after taking a few days but, that in my opinion is not a good idea. I haven't had any complications and wounds look wonderful but this is a major surgery and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

It was the best choice I've made for myself in a very long time. I had my first follow-up appointment today and Dr. M was very impressed with my incisions and my overall progress. He doesn't fill your band until the 2nd week out. He believes in allow your body to heal from surgery to give you every possible chance at being successful.

When is your surgery?

Hi Froggy! I haven't been on all through Christmas & new Years! how are you! I think of you often, chatting w/ you got me through a tough few weeks on Nov & early Dec. Thanks for all your support & for sharing your story w/ me:)

Julia/35/Boston MA (I'm down 45 lbs!) Hope U are well!!!

Hey lady,

Well I finished today also. I must say I did every day but saturday because i had 4 basketball goes to go to. I finshed 8 miles short of 100 miles, but i pumped up my treadmill walking so i did get in my 100 tolal if we add my walking. I was able to lose that 4 lbs. i agained last week before we started so I am right back where I started before the challenge. Get some rest and let me know what we are doing next.

Hi Shonia, I am in the same boat as your right now, wanting to have lapband and researching it. I have looked in to the lapband for the past 2 years, but this year I really, really know that I have to make a change. I have been reseraching it heavily for about 2 months now. I have an appt for an initial surgery consult on 1/29/09. My insurance requires I see a nutritionist and a psychologist. I have both of them scheduled for this week, so I am on my way to finding out if I am a good candidate. I think I am and I am ready to make it happen. I would love to be there for you and support you on your journey as well, band buddies? : )

Hey Happy Happy 40th Birthday - soon. I just had my birthday a couple weeks ago.

I will be seeing Dr. Teresa Kim. So what surgeon did you get to see??

Yes, it is less than 2 weeks, it's more like 8 days! OMG! I am excited and scared but excited more . The liquid is easier now, it will be nice to get to someting else later tough. How is everyting for you?

Don't worry I was in the same mind frame...seeing everyone around this site having their dates and then I got mine! So you are due up girl! Take all this in and learn so you will be more prepared. I am actually getting nervous truth be told. I have been thinking about how it's in two weeks...and OMG am I gonna make it. All this. But, I know I will be fine. Talk to you soon girl.

Yes my family knows. But dh's doesnt. They live out of town. I just told mil that I lost weight cuz we were talking about diet. And she is coming here next week so I didnt want she should become shocked. In the end I didnt even loose so much so whatever.. . I didnt even have to tell her.

what else?

Man..everytime I get on here and see your beautiful face I am inspired!! I have been on a L O N G plateau!! I had my band so tight I was pbing everything..even liquid..loosened it up and gained 1 pound after 6 weeks which really equates gaining about 7-13 pounds!!! He went in and put half as much back in me and I went to my regular doctor and she said I could stop now..HA! I am on nexium for the reflux I still get and since I suffer from that so bad I am also on ambienCR to help me sleep..but when I get that reflux...any bile or food that hasn't processed starts coming back up and I tell you honestly..you don't want to wake up puking all over yourself like I had been doing!! Now I am adjusting better but I'm still losing quite a bit of hair..I started taking protein supplements and biotin to help alleviate that but not much success there.

Hi! Welcome! I was banded on Nov 26, just over 6 weeks ago. I started at 249, and was only a few lbs lighter for surgery, so I use that as my start wt. Right now, i'm at 213, so I've lost 36 lbs! I had a very easy surgery and recuperation and I followed my Drs orders post-surgery. That's critical. Where are you getting banded? In the US or Mexico? I live in MD, and was banded by Dr. Greened. You should also jump on the blogs and ask lots of questions. Most of the people are great, and although none of us are Drs, learning from our own experiences and those of others that have gone through it is very good. The surgery is definitely worth it and I totally understand you wanting more info.

Let me know if you have any more questions. I check the forum and email almost every day. Feel free to email me directly, My email is rhondapeer@yahoo.com.

Best of luck to you!!!!! You'll do great!!!!

Rhonda

I'm really going to try and make the Monday night meeting. I really would like the suport of everyone. If you get another fill, try 1/2 cc and see how you feel.

I wish I could lose 2 pounds a week. I'm so up and down it's awful. I'm like you one week down several pounds then next day up 3. Doesn't make sense. Food just tastes so good to me. That's my problem.

Hope to meet you soon. Are you going on vacation?

I know exercise is a life long committment. However, I only have 1 more week to finish my committment prior to surgery. Getting closer all the time. YaaaaY me!!! And Yaaaay you for your incredible weight loss and caring and uplifting words.

Hi Raychie, how're you doing? I just had my 2nd fill and honestly feel more restriction for now. I hope I see some weight loss soon. It's been a few weeks since the scale moved. Please let me know how things are with you.

Saw your comment on my page. Looking for down and dirty secrets, lol, j/k. For me it is the exercise, I exercise 6 days a week and obviously reap the benefits from it! I alternate between running a couple miles a day and spending 30-60 minutes on the treadclimber.

But, I've also made HUGE diet changes. Very high protein, no breads, pasta, etc.

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