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My 1 year was up August 5th and I still have 35 lbs to go to reach my goal. The last time I was filled was in April then between vacations and weekedns down the shore I haven't really lost anyhting...... been able to eat a bit more and drink which isn't helpfull. I am upset with myself that I didn't reach my goal. I go back to the doctors Sept 9th for my year check up and I will get a fill I feel like I should have been more in tune and yet I just let myself go. I didn't gain so that is good and I am still going to the gym....but I need to get back on track. Congrats on reaching your goal
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I made it to my final goal!
Libbyjane1976 replied to Mechbandster's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Congrats to you! that is so awesome!!!! I'm still 100 lbs out from my goal so I'll be a while but i'm enjoying my weight loss along the way. I haven't weighed this much in over 10 years! My next goal is to weigh under 200 lbs and I have 42 lbs to go for that. I'm hoping to achieve that for my 1 year bandiversary. -
If you do not mind me asking what was your highest weight...
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I too was sleeved on 9/25 and I have been losing weight consistently. Since the surgery, I have lost 35 pounds. I try time weigh myself once a week but didn't lose anything in the past week. My exercise routine has picked up so I'm hoping it's due to muscle gain.
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3 Weeks Po, Slow Losing, Moody & Hungry:-)
teambrown4 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
So today is 3 weeks post op date. I am very glad that I am feeling better every week. The pain from the incision in the right side muscle was almost unbearable the first week and now it only bothers me when sitting too long. I am totally used to burping in-between bites..lol.... not something I ever thought I would be comfrtable with, but it has to be done or food gets stuck. I had a bad weekend of trying new foods, and all feeling stuck. As for the weight loss.... well I feel that I am a slow loser? I can see that lots of people have twice the success as me. I lost 9lbs the first week and 4 since then, nothign since last friday tho. I know that 12lbs is still something to be happy about. I could not even button my pants after surgery because of the iv fluids and gas inside me so at least I feel that I am fitting into my pants with ease. I know that 12lbs in 3 weeks is something I would not have done on my own. I also know that not drinking alcohol or eating late night Snacks would still be happening if I did not have this surgery. It is a shame I could not have adopted this mind set before, as I am still always hungry, so I have been cranky. The worst for me right now is the moods! I am hungry... my dr says it is gas, and ummmmm noooooo it is hunger!! so I am depressed not to be able to fullfill that emtiona need sometimes, and then angry cause I am hungry and feel pain when I eat most of the time, so then angry for putting myself in the position of being so over weight that I had to have surgery and then I feel sad that I have so many restrictions which make it hard to enjoy being out with friends and family as we used to. I am glad I made the choice to do something for me that will help change my life because I know that a year from now i will see this was all worth it. good luck to all on your journey. -
Any March Bandsters...
knoxvillevol865 replied to ashleyb's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm scheduled for lap band tomorrow morning in Knoxville, TN. My Physician is Greg Mancini, with UT weight loss and surgery center. The process was a nightmare, but I'm finally there. I've lost 44 lbs. so far prior to surgery. I lost 10 pounds the first week on my 2 wk pre-op liquid diet. So far so good. I have an amazing and supportive wife, that will help me tremendously. Tommorrow 7am I get to start living my life without my best friend being food form now on. I look forward to sitting comfortably on an airliner, travelling. <a href="http://www.TickerFactory.com/weight-loss/wkFcd3c/"> <img border="0" src="http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/t/wkFcd3c/weight.png"></a> -
Gastric Sleeve And This Will Help Me?
Texasgirl73 replied to momofthree's topic in Mexico & Self-Pay Weight Loss Surgery
Hi Momofthree...I have not had my surgery yet, but it is scheduled for March 13th with Dr. Alvarez. My husband has said the exact same thing to me. He supports me, but is worried about failure once again. I think it comes from seeing me work so hard to lose the weight on so many diets only to see it come back a little at a time plus an extra few pounds. I know he loves me the size that I am, but knows my quality of life is not 100% at my current size. He does not want this to fail for me as much as for himself. I'm self pay so its not like we are only paying some co-pays or even 20%.....this is a pretty big investment, but I know and he knows i'm worth it. Lots of luck, stick around here you'll get lots of support. -
Welcome to the forum OP. I wish you all the luck on your weight loss journey 😍
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Unfill! I went through the same thing in January. Had a fill on a Wednesday and all was well, liquids went down fine, next day mushies went down fine. Friday I was struggling, and Friday night I was coughing and throwing up. Didn't get back in to the doc til Tuesday and by then I was so weak from dehydration, I was ready for them to remove all of the fluid!! Thank goodness she only took out what had been added but in those six days I lost 11 lbs!! It took some doing to keep that 11 lbs off but I did it and even the doc office said this is good because usually you gain because the loss is consider sick weight and once the body recoups it puts the weight back on. So I would suggest not waiting it out and call your doc... Best of luck to you!
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hello friends....why is Protein so important....how many grams in a day should we have.. i am not loosing weight....depressed... need to work out more..and eat more protein. please motivate and guide me...
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Stomach Virus Or Slip So Much Pain?
Grider replied to Grider's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Mid morn much much better,,maybe that mellon was not properly washed,, at grocery store. In anycase I feel alive gain. -
Hi my name is Kathy, Everyone calls me Kat. I've been looking into the lap band system. I need to ask some questions. First will they do it if you have a high haitel hernia????? bad spelling:rolleyes: Also i have had my throat streached like three times. So i don't know if they'll even consider me. I ve been heavy for so long now. I had major back surgery in 05, now i have asmia because of my weight. I need to do this to get healthy. Also for my back.:laugh: Does anyone know if BCBS will pay for this????? If i can have this done, iam looking to see Dr. Hoffman. I see by everyone he is a great Dr. Thanks for listening and for ans. my questions. See ya soon. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!!
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When did you see a change?
AutismMom replied to AutismMom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just had surgery on Monday. I have 10 BMI points to drop. I'm 5'10" High weight 254lbs Current weight 230 Goal weight 165 -
Hi All, just feel like I need a little rant/vent! I am getting really frustrated now... Since Jan 29th I have only lost 3lb! I know it is better than nothing at all or even a gain, but 3lb! I ain't saying that I am perfect, 'cos I ain't... but I am 95% of the time. I am, once again ticking all the boxes; even increased my exercise and started new classes... circuit training and boxing training... trying to mix things up a little but to no real gain. My head is playing tricks again; on the one side it is saying... well done! So far so good. And then the other side it is saying 'this isn't fair, why aren't I losing more?' I am waiting on the results of my blood test to see what my hormones are doing cos my monthlies are all over the place and I haven't 'seen' anything since the 8th Jan! Not sure if this is part of the problem, but even so, it is really starting to do my head in *sighs* I hope this isn't the end of my weight loss...
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I think that's what it is not eating enough ... But why I eat I feel like I'm not gonna lose like I'm cheating :/ && the other thing is I have been tracking my weight daily and it does make me crazy when I don't go down.. And my dad asks me everyday u lose another two? How much u down today? I know he is just trying to be encouraging but it adds to my insanity! Thanks you guys for your words!! I'm going to try getting back to eating every 4 hours! && drinking way more water!
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Kaiser (Options) Program Required 10% Weight Loss...didn't Make It!
Mzluvee posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
What happens if you do not meet the 10% weight loss by the time you go in for your medical review, what will happen? Kaiser Sleevers can you give me feedback? I have lost, just not that 10% -
Not sure the exact requirements. Some say 3 months weight management some say 6. Some say they just told them that they had previously been in weight watchers and a member of a gym and that was enough. I have Tricare. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Hi, I am very new to this, and I just made the decision that I want to change for the better and have comitted to a Lap-Band. I am looking for someone to talk to about this, who could offer a little advice and encouragement. I am new to the Lubbock area and really don't know many people. I am doing this with only my husband and kids in my corner, my family and parents are totally against this procedure. They feel like I am taking the "easy way" out, which hurts me because after failed diet after diet and gaining and regaining any weight I had lost, I had lost only my hope to make any kind of progress with my battle with my weight. I would just like a girlfriend to talk to who understands what I am going through and who could offer advice and help. I am a 37 year old mother of two, my son is 13 and my daughter is 14 and I have devoted my life to my kids and husband, putting myself last.... and now it has caught up to me but now I understand that I need to take care of myself as well if I am to be around long enough to care for and be in my kids and loved one's lives. Like I intend on, lol ok well I hope to hear from you ladies, I have read a few topics here on this site and am very happy to see so much encouragement and possitivity!
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@@coleenrenee - I assure you @@JamieLogical wasn't laughing to be mean. Post similar to yours pop up every day. Many people expect those big numbers all the time. Truth is there is as much a possibility you can hit that 3 - 5lb weight loss as there is that you'll hit that 1 - 2lb weight loss. It depends a lot on your genetics as much as it also depends on how good you are at hitting those Fluid and Protein goals. I also agree with @Inner Surfer Girl that staying away from the scale might be a good idea. At the very least weigh no more than once a week. Keep a food diary at least initially, and exercise. ETA: Just noticed our stats are similar. If you want to friend me on Myfitnesspal, my username there is Milaxx
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Question about exercise
txgal1961 replied to Noki124's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My surgery was 5/15 and I had my first fill on 6/12 and not scheduled till 7/3 for my second fill. I was told no core exercises for 60 days after surgery. I do walk, work my arms and inner/outer thighs for toning. No weights at this time but maybe I will be allowed very soon -
I hope there is not any hoops for you. I am BCBS and had to do 3 mon pcp diet monitor ( they basically had to record my weight for 3 mon) and a few other requirements. After I did all of that my vgs drs office told me BCBS was req a 2 yr weight history, had to be over BMI of 35 for 2 or more yrs. I had to wait a few months. Best thing for you to do is call your insurance company if you want to be sure. I wish I had. Nothing I could have done about the 2yr thing but wouldn't have been planning and looking at certain dates and then SURPRISE. Regardless, whether it's soon or 6 months, time will go fast for you!! Good luck and welcome to the life changing party! Keep us updated so we can rejoice with you!
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I am SO afraid of that. But if you are exercising, maybe you are gaining muscle which weighs more than the fat you are losing. Have you taken your measurements? How are you clothes fitting?
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O.K. Gang...I was banded on 12-18. Weight at 446 pre-op, liquid diet day of surgery 430. That week was tough. The first few days I didn't eat much, I couldn't, but yesterday and today I'm just starvin. Has anyone else experienced this? If I had the wilLpower to stay true to diets, I'd have just dieted. Now my question is this, does the size band matter? My doc said he put the large band in me. I don't know if mypouchis holding anything. I've experienced a lot of nausea, and gas. My sister lost 300# and is still loosing from surgery 2 years ago. So why am I hungry? Any comments?
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I have had one heart attack, blockages, and subsequent cardiac Surgery...So .I am required to have a Nuclear Stress test every 12 months since.... Since loosing my weight, I run 5 miles a day...so I pass my stress test with flying colors...barley break a sweat! Thank You band!!!
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Im so upset!
Sleeveless in seattle replied to rosie13182's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Don't let your surgeon get you down...that is 13 lbs! No small feat, right?! I'm guessing because of your starting BMI which is very high, about the same as mine, and I'm expected to lose faster at the beginning than someone who has a lower BMI. But don't sweat it (my dad always used to say that), the weight loss will keep going and one day your surgeon will be saying "wow!". Personally, I'd almost rather lose a little slower than "normal" just because that will give my skin a better chance and I won't draw as much attention as if I'm losing massive amounts right off the bat. Just my thoughts...
