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Ok so I guess its a consult that I have wed... I hope the nut, and psy are not to busy and make me wait weeks...lol That wouldb my luck..lol Thanks i was just all mixed up I guess... Happens quite often, I get stressed and things go to the crapper... lol Oh well I just need to chill out a bit and let it hapen, easier said than done though.. Ya know Thanks again Jennifer

It's going well! I sent an email 09/01 and it was replied on 09/07 that my file was being sent to the Dr's for signature and then off to the insurance, he said about 2-4 more weeks!! He said that everything else was done. It really got me frustrated though, 2-4 more weeks?!? Goodness!!! Same here, can't wait to get it done! Let me know on your progress!!!

Jessica!

We are close to the same size, I am 24 lbs bigger than you, I am older too, 61. I didn't do very well with my 6 mos weight class. up and down, mostly up. I hope to have my surgery within the next 3 weeks, waiting for the final word.

No fill yet. I am scheduled, again, for next week but depending on what happens this week...I have past on the last 3 fills. I lost 5 lbs last week, but only 8/10s of a lb this week. But, I've been losing consistently 3-4 lbs a week since my surgery on 6/21. Prior to surger I was up to 268lbs. On surgery date, I was 151.4 and am now 223. I weigh in and chart my losses on Sunday. If I don't have a descent loss this week, it might mean I need my first fill. I haven't been hungry and I don't think I am eating any more than I have been. I'm at the gym 3-4 times a week. I do cardio2 times a week and combine cardio and weight training 2 days a week. I find I really love the gym.

I am anxious to lose enough to get out of the 220. We'll see how it goes.

You are doing remarkably well. Keep up the good work. Are you exercising? Are you getting protein from your food or are you doing shakes? I am so happy for you and I know you will hit the ONEderland very soon.

No fill yet? How are you doing? Feeling any hunger? How much are you losing? THey were really happy I lost 8# last month. I've had 2 fills. The first one made me not hungry 'all the time'. The 2nd one allowed me to finish eating at 4-5 oz without being super hungry. I still don't have restriction so I'm guessing I'll get another one in a couple of weeks. The first two were 'significant' they said, so perhaps this one will be tiny. I feel I'm close to the green zone. How are you feeling?? How much weight are you down? I started 242# on 6/5 (pre-op) and am down to 204# this week. I can't wait to knock off the last 5# and get to ONEderland!

I have not been able to keep much food down recently. For the last two weeks no matter what i eat or drink it comes back up. What can I do

hi Lisa! trust all's well w/u. I go for my first fill on 9/14 and lord knows i need it. I've been a lil bummed and concerned. i've been eating more (which sounds like the norm) however, i tried to eat my first sandwich about a week and a half ago and had the worst case of "stuck" ever! and every since, i haven't lost anymore weight and notice that i don't feel that "tight sensation" when swallowing. God knows i pray i haven't messed anything up! TTYL and take care hun!

Hello, I am so happy to hear about the new addition to your family, and the soon to be as well. I bet you are so excited! Thank you for checking on me It is getting close, I am due Oct 14th. I went in last week for a sonogram and they said he is weighing in at 5.8 lbs right now, my daughter was 8.2 (that was before the band). I didn't think he was going to be as big, but it looks like he just might. I can't wait, and I am I really glad to hear that your daughter in law was able to lose again, I have been a worried about that, even though everyone tells me not to be. I feel a lot better now. Congrats and keep in touch! Thanks again

Continue to be strong my dear friend...God has a perfect plan for you, that includes you being in health so that you can continue to do his will...I am praying for your strength concerning these protein shakes,,,I am on them now 2/day and 1 light meal..I did not do so well today:(. I lost my dear aunt this week and her funeral was today:(..I found myself wanting to devour any kind of food...but I did well..I cut myself a big piece of chocolate cake:scared2: and believe it or not I took a bite and it tastes too sweet..lol God is good..lol. Know that you are being covered in prayer. I am praying for a surgery date that is close to yours...:thumbup:

In His Name,

Jill

I am 39 5ft4 and267lbs. I'm from oklahoma and was sexually abused as a child by a uncle and granddad I didn't have weight problems til I was 16 I couldn't deal with the pain so - begot food. I see surgeon 9-8-10 I'm approved my final psy consult 9-13 hope to schedule surgery end sep or 2nd week n oct

I'm so glad you are doing well. I'm going to continue with two weeks of liquids as well. You and me are going to be hot momma's. I feel great, little pain in the tummy but I'm good. I 'm focused and excited. I made home made cookies with the girls and didn't have an urge to snack on them or taste the dough. I'm able to cook meals with out feeling I need to taste or nibble. No, they didn't give me a "Aparatus". I did a lot of walking around the house on the first day and went out for a brisk walk today. Yes, girl I am a size 16, I will save my clothes for you girl because I will no more be rocking a size 16, I'm going after a size 10. I'm so happy for you girl because you are going to kick that size 22 to the curb. How much have you lost so far ? I've lost since the surgery about 4lbs.

Good morning Isabel,

Wow you got more than I did. I had a 3.8 and Dr. Lourie gave me a 1 more so I am at 4.8. Yeah, I didn't feel any difference till like 2 weeks after. it works kinda weird. The first few days once I felt restriction i kept getting stuck but I'm doing so much better. I think i'm ready for another fill. Swimming sounds like fun. If you were hungry when you were done swimming, i'm sure it must have been a nice little work out. Don't worry about the chips and stuff. i've had my share as well. I think it's ok to cheat one in a while otherwise we'd go crazy.

You know, I've never been to the support group. Where is it and when? How does it work? I've heard it's wonderful I'd like to go. If you have the info can you please give it to me?

Hey Girlie....I had gotten my fill 8/17 I believe it was my 3rd and it has made a BIG difference! I also sucked it up and am doing the treadmill for 30 minutes 4 times a week......I don't think I can do more than that being that I hate to work out....but you never know. I now weigh 197! So this month I have lost a total of 7 pounds and it hasn't even been a full month yet!! I hope you are doing better. Please let me know how eveerything is going..ttyl

awesome youre from Hartly too????? how are you doing? i hit the 20 lb mark this week..i am soooo happy!!!!!!

Hi Linda, I saw you had Dr. Wagner, he is also my surgeon. How has it been going? I heard he is very conservative on fills. Have you had any troubles? So far I like them, but just 4 weeks post op

This is my 1st post.. I get my band on Tuesday the 25th I only took a week off of work.. so now I am looking for some information . How was the pain after surgery ? How much time did you take off from work ? How did you feel at the end of the week ? cant wait to hear from you

I am getting my first fill one week from today. Could you explain to me what a too tight fill feels like??

You really gave me motivation on your comment you gave to a girl on your past eating habits and your new eating habits. Can you give me an advice on when not to eat. I am 13 days post op and I am starting to get really hungry all the time. I have 2 more weeks before my 1st fill so what do you suggest i do for hunger.

hello everyone I am pregnant and banded now 26 weeks and around 129lbs.

its a boy!

we are so excited!!

i hope everyone is doing well on their band journey!

Newbee Bander here! I have so many things going through my mind at this time. Is the weight I have lost average four weeks post op? Are others afraid they are eating too much even though you know you are not? I get excited about what the scale says , then I look in the mirror and feel I should see more. I have been feeling good about everything up until this last week.:+

I've just celebrated my 2nd "Rebirthday." I weighed in at 271 and a half and I'm down to 174 and a half. To average a loss of 2lbs a week is on the "high" end, so you're doing fine...especially since the first month Banders may not lose any weight and many experience a small gain. You're doing fine. My only advice is to get ready to weather to storm when that Band Honeymoon is over...

My sister just did it 2 weeks ago and she lost 20 pounds in that week ...dont worry about it youll be able to do it .....It sucks though Im dreading when I have to do it

Thank you. I have not had the lap-band yet. I am waiting to see if Lovelace west side, Albuquerque NM. I have gone thought everything,for 6Mo. I stop drink cole.I eat slow.I have done everthing. So ian think of going to El Paso TX.I hve talk with them,so hope to do it soon.I start at 249lb and now am down to 213,but 2 week ago I gain 7lb.Hope to go down by next week.It is hard to keep it off.

Do you have the Zumba workout DVD at home. As for you weight lose that is really good. I have started tracking what I eat and going to Zumba 3 times and circuit training once a week

I am so sorry to hear that you had been going through all of these changes. I pray things will only continue to get better with you. Maybe if you try to eat more fiber that will also help with some of the constipation. I chew maybe three weight management fiber tables daily. It's an OTC and it really helps my body along with lots of water to be regular. I pray you reach your goal.