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Hi China,

I was banded on 7-9-08. So far I have lost 27 pounds. How much have you lost? My scale has not moved in 2 weeks. Has your weighloss tappered off yet?

ah the tummy tuck. I want one too. I really am fortunate as I have very little loose skin. None on my arms, or back, and just a little on my lower tummy, which honestly is probably from 3 pregnancies. If I were 20, I'd probably go for it, but at 40, I'm not hitting the beach in a bikini, I'll probably pass on that one.

hey there... I have been really really busy. I just noticed I haven't even signed on here since August 21. The weight loss is still pretty slow, I joined a gym a few weeks ago. How are things going with you?

My friend said she read your "under 200"post and you sounded like me. I started at 188 and I am at 180 now. I had surgery 8/15/08 and I have had one 3 cc fill. I don't feel any restriction. Kind of scay after paying as much $$,$$$ as I did. Where are you located? I am in Plano (Dallas) TX.

Hi Janay,

I was just thinking about you and was wondering how everything is going? I am doing good. Incisions are just about all healed up. I am eating every 3 hours, small portions. No sooner I get started eating, its time to quit. I am staying away from carbs...nothing white for me. My psychology told me something that has stuck with me and has helped me alot. She said carbs are usually white (rice tortillas, breads, pasta) and like cocaine they are not good for your body so treat them like cocaine and don't touch them. That was so profound to me that I haven't even craved carbs. Thank you Jesus! :Angel_anim:

Let me know how you are doing. I love your new photo. You are a very pretty lady. :smile2: Take care.

Kathy

Oh Mike damn I figured they would have given you something. Mine is ok we will see how I am in the AM. Just remember to eat your protien first then veggies. damn 3 months OUCH. my next is in October 28th but I had already had that scheduled before today.

Hi Theresa,

Yeah, my new Bday is September 2nd. I'm doing well now. I second guessed my decision about 4-5 days after I had the surgery, but now I'm okay. Recovery is going pretty good. Although I leaned up against my kitchen counter today and one of the incisions on the right side really hurt. It's the only one that hurts. The port incision is still tender but not like what I felt on the right side. I live in Indiana and am 44 years old. I wasn't over weight all my life. I got pregnant when I was 27 and got up to 219 only to get down to 170 and got married and well, it was up hill from there. That's why I'm here now. I guess I was enjoying life too much. Now, I'm really ready to enjoy life and not allow food to be the center of it. How are you doing with recovery? Did you ever experience the left shoulder pain? Oh, that was terrible. All in all I'm good. When do you have your first fill? Mine is scheduled for September 29th but I think that might be too early. I may delay it by a week. We'll see. Talk to you soon. Ann

Hi, I just had lapband two weeks ago and am doing great. Message me anytime. I dont have a profile here yet . I have one on obesityhelp.com which is a great place for information too. Talk to you soon.

Hi Valerie, I would love to share my drs guidelines with you. Dr. Chang is really strict about 3 meals a day...and that's it. No

snacking at all. He is also just as strict about not skipping any meals.

My original surgeon told me I absolutely could not eat breads and pasta...at all. And I have not since day one. I believe that to have been my biggest help to losing. I have this "Healthy Fear" of messing up my band and losing it that scares me. I know I will gain the weight back if I have to lose my band, so I am probably a bit fanatical about doing what my drs say.

Walking...on a treadmill or outside, doesn't matter, but walking is the best thing. Of course you have to keep a good pace, not a leisure stroll.

I am going to try to attach something here, but not sure if it will work.

Oh yeah it worked, I hope you can read it. Anyway, give this a try.

Let me know how you do.

Later, Joanie

Hi Plum,

My approval process wasn't too complicated at all. I had to submit all of the required documents( which consisted of a psych evaluation, nutrition consult, bloodwork, referral from my primary doctor, EKG, and abdominal ultrasound. I waited about 2 weeks for approval.

Hello thanks for writing back

I live in Northern california. I have jumped through all the hoops just waiting for insurance to say yes. I have blue shield they said it is the easiest and fastest to reply. My doctor is here in town. He has a center of execellace which I understand is important.

Did you see my stats are we close. I am crossing my fingers for the next two weeks sugery . I am married since 92 have two childrens a daughter who is going to be 14 in sept and a son who is 11. They are all backing me. My hubby is a bit nerious about as he says going under the knife... But I need help dieting alone just doesnt work for me. My family was complety against the bypass. We had a neighbor do this she looks great weight wise but not healty not to sure eating habits have changed much.

Look forward to getting to know you and hopefully having a buddy

I gained 7lbs the first day I was on steroids! lol, I was really swollen - I am lost most of it - I am still up 3lbs from my original loss - it is true - I starved and ate like a pig and had NO restriction while on steroids. I don't get it. Today I am tighter than I have ever been - ever. I can only eat 2-3 bites and I feel almost sick. I am sure it will even out soon. Hopefully I will lose those 3lbs plus 1 for good measure :-)

thank you. first i followed my docs directions, then i ate really healthy. salads with chicken, or shrimp, or sprinkle some tuna (healthy but tasty dressing, nothing creamy). i've stayed away from red meats completely, and breads. i eat lots of kashi products. workouts...i hung a heavy bag, got a all in one gym(garage sale), and a jump rope. i usually work out 4-5 a week, 45-60 mins. and me and my girl walk the dogs EVERDAY. thanks for the message, im sure ull have the same success.

Hi I was banded at Mercy Hospital I only had 2 fills have not been pleased was going to have my 3rd been trying to make appointment no return calls I stop calling because my mom died in July. Started calling two weeks ago no return calls I am also in search of a fill doctor in chicago. Mercy has really disappointed me I would not recommend them. Maybe we can help each other I need a good doctor on the south side of chicago.

Blessings

Liz

I have gained more than 50 pounds since having a couple of surgeries - one for breast cancer. I will be banded next Thursday and I would love to know what to expect the first two weeks after surgery.

sry ya i fixed it was playing with it lol so tell me what do you do at work how your feeling i am feeling so good walking 9 miles a week

It is better - still there, comes and goes, but it is better. My Dr. put in a referral today for a specialist - hopefully it doesn't take weeks to get in to see them. On top of all this I broke a dang tooth! Luckily, the dentist looked at it today and doesn't think I will need a rootcanal. He is going to put a pin in it and a crown on it tomorrow. Wish me luck!!!

I wish I had the will power to only weigh myself every two weeks! I weigh myself every single day! Lol!

But it's a good way of tracking ouR progress. During the week my weight goes up and down, but I only count the Friday weight to see how I did over the week. And don't worry about posting every week - it's only there so we can support one another, so posting whenever you DO weigh yourself will be great!

Hey hun! Yes its been a while....well a lil mini update from me.....i will be getting banded in 3 days time (1 sept) i cant wait to start my journey! Other than that ive been doing very well....i finsihed work today...and will be taking 7 days off. If i need more time then i will take it off. How have you been? Are you still going for the sleeve? Any luck with teh insurance or financing...?

Chat to you soon

xx

hiya,

i lost 3lbs over the weekend, but havent weighed myself since, keep forgetting to do it in the morning before i get dressed, as ive been tired this week. i looked in the cookbooks just now and there are some nice things, but ive got to work out the quantities for one person or do the things that can be frozen, like the meatballs. seems like alot of ingrediants though, but my shopping list is long this week, with lots of variation, so ive, for example, got one onion and 2 oranges. trying to make it as varied as i can as my head is now complaining it wants food when im not hungry, so need to make my diet as varied as i possible can. people in the office had donoughts today and cake 2 days ago, its not normally that type of an office, unless it is someones birthday, but has been in this last week. think that is why my head is going mad!!

hope you are ok, only a few more days to go. are you on liquids?

hi cometchaser - i'm sorry i didn't see this message. probably by now you've gotten some answers... my surgeon required pre-weight loss ( a % of body weight i think) to shrink my liver - so that she could move it more easily during surgery. i've heard this is very common and that most surgeons require this step.

it was extremely frustrating for me because it took me 8 months to lose 6 lbs - and i had to lose 10. i had to change to another program with a different surgeon that offerred optifast before surgery (medical fast where you drink their protein shakes and protein bars only and i did that and lost the pre-surgery weight finally). took me 3 years to get the surgery because i changed programs. but i had it on 6/10/08 and it is going very well! stick with it - it's so worth it!!!!!!

Shannon, you look so beautiful in your pics!!! Before and After!!! You keep up the good work girl! And i hope you and i will get our unfills and get back to feeling better!! I'm like you, i haven't felt good since last week because i just can't eat. Keep me updated. I go tomorrow and i will let you know what happens with me. Talk to you soon

good job,,, we started at the same weight,, i'm 4 weeks out and down 20 lbs..you are beautiful and will be a great inspiration..

Thanks for thinking of me. I am doing well, just had my first fill last week. I am at about 50 total loss. I'm trying to spend a lot of time at the gym and less in my recliner! Hope you are doing well, too!

Good luck tomorrow! It may not be worth it for a few days, but a few weeks out, it is great!