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Hello Ya'all!!! I am so excited about getting banded soon. I would love to chat with anyone who is waiting for theirs. I would love to hear from anyone who has been dealing with insurance -BCBS. Anyway, I am so super excited!! I love seeing the success stories.

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Hi there.. We match... same surgery date.. almost same fill dates..same weight loss.. Glad to see you doing well.

Thanks so much for your encouragement to know things will get better. I have had this problem for a very long time and just knowing something will be done about it gives me alot of comfort. I have given up any type of spicy food(s) all together due to my hernia. It would be a treat to eat something and not to fear the after affect. I really can't wait until am approved (banded) for a lot of different reasons.

Again, thanks. How long have you been banded and your total weight lost?

Hey Tweety. Dr. Metz was my surgeon too, how is your progress coming along?:tongue:

Follow my progress:

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/members/5...lbums3475.html

Starting Weight: 280lbs

Surgery Date: May 21, 2010

Dr. M. Metz - St. Lukes - Denver, CO

Hey Kimmy!! I'm doing great!! Congrats on your surgery. I wish you much success on your weight lost goals!! I can't wait to be where you are now!! i am so excited that I'm bout to bust gurl!!! I hope and pray that they finish all the paperwork fast & HURRY up and send it to my insurance!! I am so ready!!! Glad you doing well!! Have you been to any of the support groups yet?

Thats great! Im glad your feeling full. I am getting another fill in 3 weeks. I hope I can make it and actually manage to drop some weight in between time! Anyway..peanuts are the devil! Be careful not to eat too much peanut butter, high in fat, carbs, calories. Although it is a "healthy" food, Its not to good for the "lap band" way of life...

Hey Shaggs I got your message and I txt'd you did you get it? Things are going slowly with my weight we have moved from Concord we are now in Glenmore Park Penrith. How are things going for you in Melbourne? Talk to you soon! Take care xox

Thanks for the response...so was Dr Mario Almanza your surgeon? How easy/difficult is it to lose the weight (I've heard horror stories about people gaining weight cuz they kept eating poorly)? Have you hear anything bad about this location/doctor? How close are you to your goal.

A little about me: I'm about 80 pounds overweight, I'm 38 years old and want to get the surgery, but since the procedure is out of pocket, I want to be sure that it'll be worth it...also, considered Mexico since it's cheap and I use to run across the border for doctor's visits when I was taking college classes back in the day. My main concern at this time is all the stories I'm starting to hear about people gaining the weight back...I don't have a ton of weight to lose but I'd be crushed if this procedure didn't work out.

Too funny, I remember being 120 and feeling "fat"...I should have been kicked in the head! But as they say hind sight is always 20/20.

I am thankful to be on this journey, I really beat myself up with guilt and self hate. I had to get my head right before I could get my body right... only makes sense now.

I am ready to start phase two of my personal training which is to start training for a Triathlon, I want to be focused not so much on actual weight and numbers but fitness as a whole. I actually signed up today and have the first informal meeting on Saturday...I'm excited and nervous but I can do fear! LOL

Thank you for the compliment, its been 20 years since I felt "pretty"... those words do mean a lot.

Thanks alot dude. I saw your progress as well wow man I cant wait to be shedding this weight off like you.

things r going good! how about you how much weight have you lost??? how are you healing?

Your menu sounds just like mine i found some ground chicken in the grocery store...i tried that in my spaghetti....pretty good i've even had chicken alfrado! That's not so bad in the blender..haha! Yeah...i'm sticking to about a half cup....i'm starting to eye-ball it now. I'm getting full when i eat...i think it's all the protein? I'm finding that i'm craving stuff now...you doing that? I have a big craving for mexican now so the closest thing i can come up with is blended pintos w/ cheese and a tbsp of salsa haha. Close enough to satisfy me for now. I dont think i have anything in my band...they didnt tell me either way. But if i take a bite too much i feel it! And i feel like i had just ate my thanksgiving dinner (when i've only had a little mush). I did get on the scales today and i lost that pound i gained...so i'm hoping im on the down hill slope now. I wanna be under 300 by feb. 1st.

Hey BK, how are you doing? Its a struggle every day, I think! I am back on the wagon I guess after really lying to myself and overeating for about three months! At least I didnt gain during that time but I think I'm on the right track now. Did you follow band_groupie to her new site? Her blog is better than ever!Let me know how its going!!

Hey lady i have a q? For ya....i was banded on january 16th...starting weight 330....well, the first few days i lost down to 316...then i gain a pound. Now i'm scared to get on the scales did you go through this? I came home eating blended foods the day after surgery...and i'm getting 60-70g protein a day. Any advice?

OMG I thought I was the only one but its even worse since mushies I've gained 2-3lbs back I'm like you I just want to wake up and at least 10lbs more gone. I can't wait to get a fill I believe Im scheduled for 1st fill 2nd week in Feb (so long away). I'm going to get a b12 shot in hopes that will speed some of this weight loss off faster. I've slowly been trying to incorporte my eliptical machine.

YAY!! Mushies hahah! I'm stuck at 14 pounds too!!! I'm getting angry cause I dont eat any more than a child! My dr. wants me to push 60-70g protein each day....that is a task. I dont feel like all that protein is allowing me to lose the weight...but i'm gonna keep on it cause thats' what the dr. ordered I'm hoping I will wake up and hop on the scales and be down another 10lbs It was falling off like magic the first few days...are you having this problem??

lol sweatpants are def my best friend right now. plus, i don't see the point in buying new jeans that won't fit me in a month or so.

& my surgeon allows us to workout a month after surgery. of course you can walk any time you want, but lifting weights has gotta wait until that month. your surgeon might have a different requirement, so i would call the lapband center at your hospital and ask them.

That's awesome! Congrats on your success. I'm down 56 lbs now. I feel wonderful. We have a lot in common. I had a breast reduction too. Only mine was 6 years ago. They had come back a little with the weight gain but are back to the size they were post-reduction - Thank Goodess! My goal is to loose 25 more lbs and I'm hoping I can do that by my one year anniversary. Wish me luck and much success as you continue your journey! Take Care!

HI MIKE STILL NOT GETTING HUNGRY!! I DID GET KINDA SICK THIS MORNING...I WASNT HYDRATED ENOUGH AND I WASNT GETTING THE PROTEIN THAT I NEED SO...I AM PUSHING 60-70G. PROTEIN EACH DAY AND AT LEAST 64oz FLUIDS. I FELT SO BAD...DIDNT VOMIT...BUT GOT REAL SHAKY AND BROKE OUT IN A COLD SWEAT...VERY WEAK AND BAD HEADACHE. BUT ALL IS WELL NOW...I'M NOT GONNA GET MYSELF IN THAT SITUATION AGAIN!!

MY HUBBY IS NOT BANDED...HE IS ONE OF THOSE "GIFTED" PEOPLE THAT CAN EAT WHATEVER HE WANTS AND NEVER GAINS AN OUNCE HAHA! BUT HE IS WALKING RIGHT BY ME THROUGH IT ALL...VERY GOOD SUPPORT

Hi arkansabandster,

It's so good to hear that you are successfully losing weight. No unfortunately, I have not been banded yet. However, on a more positive note I am in the process of getting my insurance company to approve the band. Things are starting to feel a little more real for me with actually being banded. I have alot of leg work to do on my behalf, but am excited that things are moving right along. It appears that you are doing a wonderful job with your weight lost. Keep up the good work and if you can post some pics. I am hoping to be banded by the end of May or the first of June.

i miss you how are you doing....i have hit a platue....i get my fill on thursday we need to get together and walk or do dinner or something oh and i need to give you our kids wii game back!...hows the weight going for you???? did you finaly break your platue??? i am stuck at 222

Hi! Sorry it took so long to reply!! I've been so busy that the other girls that I normally converse with started sending me emails wanting to know what has happened!

To date I have lost 45 pounds from my surgery weight. If you count my before surgery weight then it's up to about 53. I am having a hard time losing right now and just got back from having a 1/2 cc removed since a whole cc bought killed me! HA! It was too tight, and now this 1/2 cc must be too loose since my weight hasn't changed!! How are you doing??

Hey Girl,

How are you doing? I'm doing great! I went to the doctor and got a fill June 30th. I was nervous about the fill , but it's not that bad. It's just a stick then I heard a pop and the doctor said that was the needle entering the port. I hate needles but it was not bad at all. I'm sooooo glad I had the lapband. Doctor Felts made me feel soooo good about myself and said I was doing great. I had lost 17 lbs in a month by his scales. By my scales I had lost 20 lbs. I get another fill July 28th and I go see Dr. Felts in September. He said he expects me to lose at least 12 lbs a month. I opted to get a fill in 4 weeks, I was told I could get my second fill in three weeks.I got 1.6 cc fill this time. I have a total of 4.4cc in my band now. I forget what size band I have,, I think it's a 10cc or 12 cc band I'll ask him again next time I go. Also when you go for your fill ask for a card to track your fill and progress. They gave me one and it has your weight, BMI and fill volume. But you have to ask for the card. Since I had my fill I have better restriction than I did have but I can still eat. I just chew really good. I don't want mine too tight. As you lose you will need fills because as you lose weight the band loosens some. I just don't want to experience throwing up. Since going to the doctor June 30th I have lost an additional 7 lbs. I am well pleased with the results .

I can't wait to hear how well you are doing. I'd like to chat on the phone with you if you would like. My cell # 903-539-1374. I can call or talk any time with no extra charges. That is if you would rather me call you. If so just e-mail me your phone number to :tgh153xl@yahoo.com If you rather not I understand. You will have to let me know all about your fill and how much weight you have lost on Monday. The fill is really nothing to it. I could go on and on but as for myself I can do better talking on the phone. I'm not much on typing. You take care and keep in touch. I look forward to hearing from you. Call me or send me your phone number. I have more to tell you,, Hugs! Teresa

Hi Maren,

When the heck did you weight 340 lbs? You've lost 130 lbs? Do you have the band? How tall are you? I'm sorry for all the questions, I just can't believe it!(:

Thank you so much for your words of support. I'm totally feeling like I've make a very large mistake. When I get nauseated, I feel like I need to lay down and unless this subsides by Monday, I wont be able to do that. I think I made my decision based on this site because all these people were saying what a breeze it was how happy they are and how much weight they have lost and how much better they feel. Even though my job is not in the same capacity as you, I do work the medical field as a Business Operations Manager for all of the outpatient clinics at a large hospital in Dallas. I have to go back to work Monday. I can't afford to miss anymore days, as my daughter is pregnant and due the end of July, but will probably be induced before then.

Again thank you, I hope you don't mind if I message you if it starts to get rough again.

Rhonda