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Good to hear from you, I guess you were fast. This has been going on since April for me, so I quess Nov. 5th isn't that far off. I live in Salem, Oregon. My husband was stationed at Fort Hood when he was in the Army. We lived in Killeen for 2 years. Oregon is MUCH different than Texas. I think I had the best tan I ever had in Texas, I think it's the humidity. How is the weather there? It has been beautiful here, but you can definately feel fall in the air. It is really pretty here this time of year. How much have you lost with your lapband? I always love to hear from you, keep in touch.

Blessings,

Sue

Today I waited waaay too long before eating lunch...It was 3:30 before I had time to! Then when I did eat, it hit my belly like that 4 ft drop you are talking about...My nurse (he did my checkup and will do my fills) said that we get that rock in our belly feeling because we are eating or drinking too fast.

I'm due to get my period in about 6 days...I had a HORRID day on Monday and sobbed on my husband and then when I looked at the calendar I figured out why! Since then it's been much better...

I had to do 1 week of liquid, now I'm on my week of puree (though I'm pushing it at times) and starting Friday I start the next week of mushies. I can't wait!!!

Tuna sounds so good...I couldn't have that water that it's packed in in it though! Man, I drain that stuff and then squish my tuna with a paper towell to make sure it's gone! It makes it too fishy too me...

How are you today??

Your surgery is tomorrow right! OMG How exciting! Good Luck and heal fast! Let me know how it goes!

Nope not yet. I have to lose 10 more pounds before I can get a date. I can't wait...I love seeing and hearing your story. The surgeon I saw recommended I have the sleeve because I have 100 to lose and he said band is only good for 50lbs or so. So...I love seeing that things with you are going so well so fast! I CAN'T WAIT TO START LOSING!

Hey Erin!

No i don't mind questions at all! It's so surreal to be on THIS side of the questions...when I so clearly remember waiting and waiting and waiting for the surgery...

I love these boards and they've been so helpful! I do go back and forth with them...

I have to tell you, i really thought that at a year post op, i would be down like 100lbs...and it almost made me disappointed until i realized that i HAVE lost a lot and inches count! We just always want to see the scale move so fast.

I'm looking forward to this next year..i think it's going to be amazing! PLEASE feel free to ask me any questions!! If you send me something here and I dont' respond, email me (check PM's)

or find me on facebook! Congrats on the surgery and talk to you soon!

It is rare that I eat bread, not that it gets stuck..it just fills me up too fast and I can't get my protein in.

Exercise: I walk and exercise in my pool daily. This helps tremendously. I know when it rains for days I can really feel it.

For my meals..As I said I eat everything but I eat very small portions..never more than a cup but usually about 3/4 of a cup per meal. The only thing I really splurge on is the popsicles..probably 4-5 a day. I have a 3 year old and we eat them all afternoon/evening.

If I have a cravining I found that if I satisfy the craving instead of trying everying to avoid it I realized that I only wanted maybe 2 bites of the craving and I was satisified. If I tried to avoid it I ate everything in the house and still ended up eating the craving..just think of all the wasted calories!

Another thing when I eat is that I eat until I am satisified not until I am full.

I hope this has helped!! Take care!

Hi, Do not get depressed. You can make the choice to change your life once and for all. It is a process. I resisted the process for over a year before I got banded. My sister had the GBP and has gain weight back. Then once I made my mind up, I never wanted to wear FAT CLOTHES again I was a size 24 Plus. I went thru the process I was banded almost one year ago. I can't tell you how fast this year has gone and how much better my life is today. I skied this winter and I now wear a size 12p cuz I am short. I have become a shop a holic. My husband says You go girl this is your reward to yourself you earned it. Lets be friends and we can chat about your progress. I was born July 18, 1956 so we are close in age. I feel like I am 18 again no kidding. I ride a bike, dance, swim, ski, Blog and I always have something to wear now. I love to go places. Best wishes and I hope to hear from you again. Kathy imaluckydog

Before my surgery I had lost 13pounds. Im excited and hoping to loose more considering on a two week liquid diet and all. Tomorrow I will be going to the gym to slowly work my way back to the workout I was doing before the surgery (4 1/2)miles. Glad you took the time to enjoy your family and I'm sure that it was much appreciated you cleaning and cooking while you were off!! Each day I'm feeling better, but can't wait for my stomache to go down from being blown up! Just doesn't seem like its happening as fast as I would like it to because I feel like I'm pregant with it still being kinda of big! Talk to you later! Thanks

I feeling almost normal except for a little bit a pain on my port side whenever i strech or move to fast. I'm eating mushies also and am very happy to be getting back to actual foodd

Oh i'm so excited to start working out again! Before my back got SUPER bad,to the point i'm at now,unable to work or even cook and clean... I had a membership to curves for about 2 years,i worked my ass off and lost about 50 pounds and about 20 inches all over I was looking really good,but my back started getting really bad and I had to quit I haven't been since January and that's how fast all my weight piled back on,I'm hoping that as I start to lose weight my back will strengthen up some so I can start out walking then exercising little by little,i'm super excited,you look great and give me the motivation to know it really can be done with alot of hard work! :]

Hello msdeneedn2004:

Congrats on finally getting banded!! You will be absolutely surprised at how fast you will start losing pounds. I am not going to lie...you are entering what I call the "hell foods phase". The liquid diet thing was the hardest for me, but you will make it through. You'll be at your goal before you know it. Feel free to message/email me if you need to. I love making new band buddies. Good luck. You'll do great.

Hi there....haven't been on in a while but wanted to let you know that I did get a fill on August 9. I had 3.5cc's and he added 3.5 more. I go back on August 30 for another one. I don't feel full, not enough protein I guess. Not losing as fast as I was prior to the fill. 22 lost preop 22 lost post op! How did your fill go? I'm looking forward to my second one...maybe it will be the one that tightens me up so I don't feel hungry! Take care!

yea ive been feeling pretty good. just some days i get really hungry so ive just been increasing my protien intake. i havent gotten any food stuck, ive heard that really hurts tho. im still eating a lil too fast, it takes me about 15-20 mins and then i start burping..a lot!! i wont get a fill for another 2 weeks tho lemme know how it goes for u. lots of luck...jess

Hi Tina! Got your message. I buy Slim Fast Low Carb (Chocolate) in cans. I get a 4-Can pack. I put one can in the freezer and leave it about an hour. It gets wonderfully slushy :-). When I first had surgery and craved ice cream I poured a can in a soup cup and froze that. I love the taste! Hope this works for you! Hugs......

You seem to be dropping fast, have you had a fill yet?

Hi there, I was wondering if we could be band buddies? I was banded on June 29, 2009 My one year bandversary is coming up? It has been a very exciting year. It has gone by so fast. I am in the best shape I have ever been in. I wanted to wish you well on your band journey. If you have any questions I may be able to answer them for you. I sent you a friend request. We can always be friends. I love my band. imaluckydog Kathy

Hey I know it feels like it has been forever... I mean it felt like ages since the last time we spoke to h and k time goes by so fast and weight creeps up even faster. Yeah it is exciting to know we are doing around the same time so we can have a bandster buddy to relate to. I will add you today on facebook. I don't know if h and k told you but we are moving this week, sao when we get settles you and steph should come over for dinner and guitar hero..... I'm scared too especially after seeing the process and getting to hold the band.

OMG! Congrats on graduating!! I have one more year to go..smh...oh well im getting there.

A typical day for me would be a slim fast shake. (they have a high protein one 20g with 2g of carbs) Those are wayy cheaper than the other protein shakes. So its the shake for bfast then a small snack a couple hours later..maybe a banana or strawberries. For lunch I almost always eat a lean Cuisine..the steak tips with veggies! its soo good..with only 160 calories. A few hours later another snack..some yogurt or another shake..I always go to the gym after work..My PT has me doing resistance every other day and cardio on those other days. Then when my bf gets home I cook dinner always under 500 calories but it varies what it is...Thats my day...sounds healthy right?? Yea still not working..lol

Thank you mickeyshart for the reply, I had my surgery on the 17th and it went perfect I am 5 day out now but still of course recovering. I'm down already 14 lbs from being on the liquid fast alone. You're right he doesn't talk much but he is absolutely great! Having gone through the surgery with him, now I can say I really like him alot and feel totally safe and comfortable with him. Thanks again.

And goodluck on your new journey!!! Congrats on the weight loss!!!

Hi I joined WW last Thursday. I also feel I need the weekly weigh ins. I was banded in Sept. and I am struggling. I lost 20 lbs in the first 2 months and have not lost anything since. I made it through the holidays without gaining, that made me happy. I don't feel I am eating too much just the wrong things. I eat soft foods (tuna, scambled eggs, yogurt) that goes through me really fast and I am hungry 1 hour later. I just do not know what to do.

I would love to hear back from you and tell how WW is working for you.

hey lady, glad to hear from you. i'm not sure what we are going to do about these "FAT GURL TENDENCIES". i think with time we will get better but i swear i sometimes feel like i cant pass up or pass by some foods..lol you are still doing good . i did not get my 4th fill yet but i did start the slim-fast, which only keeps the hunger away for about an hour not 4hrs. i did not weigh myself yet either, sometimes it can be very dicouraging to have a scale in the house. i have stepped it up in the gym and do the treadmill for 45min. and weights for 45min. but hey i'll be the first to admitt that i have a few days where i slack off before i snap back to it. just pick back up the next day and keep it moving, we will get there.

Hey! You look amazing. Congrats on doing soooo good, so fast! I get banded in 2 weeks. I start the optifast tomorroW! Can you give me some tips on what has made you so successful this far???

Thanks!!!!!!

Hi, my name is Nicole and I am set to be banded on 4/15/09. I'm a little nervous because I know what to expect, but I enjoy hearing the success from others that have already been banded. how long was your hospital stay, what should I be doing to get the best results, how slow/fast has the weight come off? Just any information that you can share would be great!!!!!

It went ok. I had a hard time waking up. Seemed like I was just so sleepy! Had to go to ER last night, couldn't get any air in my lungs. They said it was just the pressure of the gas. Got a pain in left side about waist high and another lower, in the pelvis/ovary area. That may be gas too. Glad to hear that you are coming back around so fast! Tomorrow is just p/o day 2 for me...if you don't count surgery day. I think I am down about 4 lbs, I've got to figure out how to do that ticker thing.

Heya!! I feel so losted I was banded 5/5/08 I was 252 and now I am 175 I feel like I failed I gain four pound in the last week . People say I look great some don't even relize it's me but I don't see it I don't know why I am suck at this weight. I feel great but I feel like I look the same I don't know how much weight I should lose and how fast and I am a closet banded only some people I feel so alone and my husband is 140 if that and I want to be thin so bad that I am stressing so I am eating. sorry for venting please can you help me thanks Elise