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So, you getting excited yet? It's coming up here soon. I just got rebanded this last week. Much better! So, we can go through this adventure together. Keep me in the loop on how things go

Hey! Doing great with the workouts- LATELY. I started the Couch to 5K workout. I've kept up with it for the last 4 days in a row. That may not seem like a long time, but for me it IS! My goal is to be able to run a 5K in 8 weeks. I'm so out of shape it's pathetic.

Well I'm glad to hear you are doing well with your workouts as well. Keep it up! BTW.... I started eating solids and so far so good. Honestly, I don't even feel any restriction which worries me. But my self-control is up so I've been able to keep to my diet plan without cheating. But I'm looking forward to fills so I can feel like ever-so-lovely RESTRICTION. Anyway, good luck, and keep me updated!

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...

Thank you! I work super hard at it...I workout 3 hours a day and am very strict. You can do it too! Let me know if you need any help, tips, motivation, etc...Rachel

Lauryn,

Hey there, sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner. Just wanted to tell you that I'm surprised at your description of your doctor and surgery procedures. I totally want to support you in making a great decision. From what I can gather from my experience and others that I've read on this site, # 1 most important thing is to feel comfortable with the Doctor and Staff. # 2 Do your research find out what is normal from others who have had this operation. ie. specific guidelines pre and post surgery.. #3 Remember this guy is going into your gut. AND your paying him to do it..

How does the staff treat you? Have any of them had the operation?

Btw Great Job on taking initiative and Good Luck

Jade

Kate!!!

How are you doing?? Feelin good, seeing results??? Still glad you did it?? Sorry just getting excited about Feb 12!! Im trying to start this liquid diet but it is Snowdown time in Durango which mean costumes, lunacy, dancing an of course Booze...... Today i am super sore, danced for 3+hours last night and played dodgeball:) Please keep in touch let me know the good and the bad.. Im here for ya:)

peace

Jade

Hey hun I see you are doing it. WAAAAAAYYY past me. The scale has not moved for me in 2-3 months. I dont over eat...I exercise...i dont know what I doing wrong. I have only lost about 40lbs. What are doing? Did you hit your sweet spot?

Glad to hear things are moving along nicely for you! As far as me, I'm on solids and have been for a while now. Actually, I haven't tried anything I couldn't eat, I'm just satisfied with less. Got my first fill a couple weeks ago; my doc rules. He gave me 5cc! I'm hoping restriction lasts a while, but I'm already scheduled for my next one.

HI! Glad to hear from you! I have been close to stalled for the last two months. I went to the dr and was surprised that I was down 8lbs. But than I got an even bigger surprise....get ready......I'm six weeks pregnant! I am soo shocked. I was just banded in November and got pregnant in December. I have no Idea what my lap band surgeon is going to think about this. I should call him today. But, we are happy. Scared because I am still so heavy, have diabetes and high blood pressure but, happy. My sugars and bp have been good and I'm on medications that are safe to take while pregnant thank goodness. I have never prayed more than I have in the last week Going to have to work really hard at food choices now. I should have known something was up when all I want to eat is malt o meal. Ha! I wonder if they will want to empty my band, I hope not. I am able to eat about two cups at a time. sigh..this is very big news in my life. I want to loose about 100 too. Thanks for staying in touch.

Thank you for the job congratulations!! I have been a stay at home mom for 3 years so this will be interesting. YES I'm a food addict. I love the feel of food in my mouth and i have since I was 5. Isn't aetna awesome?! I go to the free class on February 10th. You'll have to tell me exactly whaty ou did so Aetna covered you! I haven't submitted my request yet, just asked over the phone what percentage was covered. Congratulations on it working for you! I hope you continue to see great results!

Hey Girl,

How are things going for you?

I'm at my 8 week mark and down 32 pounds at only one fill.. Mary

thanks feb. 3.

Thanks! I know what you mean! I've been on a plateau for a little bit and then I had to have an unfill due to reflux a week ago. I hate when that scale doesn't move at least a little downward every day! Good luck with your 240 goal! My next goal is 160, that's what I was when I first got pregnant with my now 16 year old daughter, that'll take a few months. Take care!Keep up the good work!:smile2:.

I have BCBS (MN). It took about 2 weeks, maybe a little less, from when my Dr submited it till i got approval.

Hey there- No worries, i haven't been on and really looked through everything in a while- just quick posts and that's it. Hang in there- it's all worth it. Im doing really well. I have lost 40 pounds since surgery on 10/14 and 60 since May. I have had 4 fills- CRAZY!!!!!!! I have an 11 cc band and now have 6 cc's in it (last fill was last wednesday). I think I have hit the right spot, at least I hope so. I just added some new pics. today (in my pre and post album). I have really been fighting head hunger and the desire to stress eat this last week more than usual. It's been difficult, but im getting by. keep in touch- I promise to do so!!!!!- Leslie

I was completely freaking out during the 1st and 2nd period!!!! Y'all definitely out shot us! I am so pumped we beat the Pens. I cannot stand that team. I was bummed that Y'all did not beat them in The Cup last year! Have a good week!

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.

Good Friday Morning! TGIF! I found the dress, may go back next week and buy it! I will post pics too! I sorta hit a Plateau, eating right, just not going down much, but I think I have done ok, so I just hold on right now and wait, gonna add some exercise in the weekend now that the rain has stopped here. We have roads that are flooded over! It is depressing when you get that much rain and I can't go anywhere do anything, I want to sit, watch TV and eat! So got to get moving to get those lbs to go away! Sunshine is out today. Love your Blogs, keep them coming and I am going to check out your new page too.

The office just put in for my auth this week

Hello, I took 2000 mg of Biotin, but to be honest it didn't really work. I don't know if it was coincidence but within a week of starting on Zinc the hair loss stopped. I lost hair by the handful daily from post op months 4-8. It has finally stopped and I do have new growth. I wish you luck with this and I hope you don't lose to much hair.

Hello Toni,

I have just posted to the thread, but to reply to your message: The cost of my 2 night stay at The Princess Grace Hospital in London was ?2200 and the cost of all the surgery was just over ?5000.

John Rogers does not include fills in his price nor believe in the practice of saying that the price includes 6 fills etc., as most people will not require more than 3, so should not be charged in advance unnecessarily.

The cost per fill is 125 for his services plus ?200 for the x-ray department charges at PGH. Consultations with him are also ?125 in Harley Street.

I have found him to be the most honest, no-nonsense man. He explains fully and clearly what he will do, how it will feel and what you should expect from it. He will offer you two types of band - the old single stitch band (most commonly used) or the new French band that works on exactly the same principal but is held in place with 5 retaining stitches as opposed to 1. Obviously you may decide to go for the by-pass which is much more invasive and he will discuss this with you too.

The hospital was lovely and the treatment I received was first class.

Good luck with whatever you choose. Remember - this is for life and your life must and will change. It can be hard and sometimes uncomfortable, but the options are negative: fat/asthma/diabetes/emphysema/heart disease etc.

I have lost over 4 stones since October on 2 fills. I still have a way to go but I'm getting there.

Best regards

x

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, let me introduce miself, dr. Elias Renteria, 10 years experience in lap band surgery, you may check my review at ww.portaltijuana.com is no?t invasive procedure, the recovery time is around 3 days, cost 5,500.00 us dls, take credit card as well,supervisor all the time it takes, two years, life time be glad!!, just make that call 011 52 664 624 0749, 011 52 664 261 3949. 152*169298*1 make an appoinment. it can be done the very same day EVERY FILLS HAVE TO BE SUTIL but 2cc some times is no?t enought for each patient so we go in this particular case to 5 cc, and it cost 99.00 but if you got all the nessecary suplements to help you better, like appetite control tablets, finbers, multi vitamins and minerals, fat burners, amino acid, for a month suply, it goes to 190.00.SINCERILY, Dr Elias Renteria www.portaltijuana.com :smile2:

Hi! How ya doing? The date is so close. I wanted to wish you the best of luck! My sleep study went well but won't find out results until next week. Hubby and I are headed to Vegas tomorrow through Sunday. It should be tons of fun! I'll be thinking of ya! Give us an update when you are feeling better! Ciao!

Hello Telly,

I was reading your post about preparing for a bodybuilding competition and saw your workout schedule, but was wondering if you could also post what a typical week long menu looks like for you (with measurements if possible)? Also, how much isolated protein and nitro explosion do you consume per day and what time of day?

I'm really desperate for this info so I can start getting my body in great shape, too just like yours. You look awesome!!

Thanks,

Lisa Weinberger