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Someone once told me that you cannot do much about the length of your life, but you can do a whole lot about the width and depth. So, think about improving your Life Spaces. I promise it will make a world of difference. Consider having Weight Loss Surgery and changing your life. If you are on this board you are thinking about it or have a date already set. I had a sleeve almost 3 years ago and it has changed my entire life--you can do the same thing with your life. You are going to feel sooooooooo much better and become healthy. Life is short don't give one more day away of your life being unhappy and unhealthy and being overweight. Hugs, Suzanne
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awesome feeling huh? You will start to notice little things that make a big difference.. keep up the good work and there are tons of things you will begin to notice as you go thru the weight loss = enjoy them
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I’m 8 months out from surgery and am down almost 100 pounds. Last month I started having a lot of pain in my hips. My left one has actually dislocated. My knees do that and I’m used to it but never had that problem with my hips before. It’s to the point of starting to limp when just walking around the house and store. I had an MRI of both hips and they said it shows arthritis. Didn’t say how bad or anything and gave me a referral to an orthopedic doctor, who I see on the 18th. I always thought you were supposed to feel better after losing weight but am finding just the opposite is true for me. Has anyone else had this happen? How was it treated? I know we can’t take nsaids so not sure how it’s going to be treated. Kinda nervous right now.
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I am newer at banding....March 20, 2006. So I will answer from recent perspective: 1. It almost feels like a lump in the center of my stomach. Doesn't necesarily hurt but can feel it..... I still don't really know what a PB is exactly?! 2. You are to eat 1/2 cup to 1 cup maximum for the rest of your life. If you can eat more than a cup and you are not losing then you need to be filled. Initially it's tough to even eat the 1/2 cup. I was on liquids for 3 weeks and I struggled to even eat that much. 3. I got a Scopolomine patch to wear for 3 days behind my ear after I told the anesthesiologist that I vomitted the last time I had surgery. Just tell the anesthesiologist and he will do ALOT to prevent you from vomitting!!! They protect you from vomitting at all costs I believe to avoid losing what the surgeon has done. 4. I was told that there are 3 sizes of bands that go around and it depends on your physical body weight, size etc to decide. I have 140lbs to lose approx. and I have a 4cc band. They can fill past the 4cc but do not usually need too. My dr's website is www.lapbandinstitute.com if you want to see and look at more about it it's pretty good. 5. You will NOT be able to drink more than small sips at first....they gave me liquid pain meds 15cc (1 TBSP) and told me to "chug" it and it was VERY painful to even take that much at first if that tells you much. Now within a few days I was able to sip more and more with time and now I drink quite comfortably. HOpe this helps and remember it's just my experience!!! God Bless, Melody Banded 3/20/06 -29lbs
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Hi I haven’t posted in a while I had a suite in July 2015 and have experienced severe acid reflux. Now I am up for a bypass. For those who have had sleeves and had this problem and had the surgery of bypass. Have you guys lost more weight?. Did the acid reflex go away?How much weight can I expect to lose? Is it going to be as painful as the first surgery?
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Had My Intake At Nyu Today And Got My Surgery Date!
BayougirlMrsS commented on secondchancesally's blog entry in secondchancesally's Blog
What a wonderful read.... I also agree with the above that you will do great. Going in with a great frame of mind and good expectation will be of great benefit. Sounds like you did your research and are ready for your life change. It is a LIFE change you will from now own have to watch how you eat everything... that is the most important thing. Everyone's LB experience is different, so don't compare your self to any other. If you have a low BMI you probably will be a slow loser like i was. But, slow or fast... it's the journey. If you don't already, you may want to start looking for a good all-a-round gym. I stayed away from the weight at first. It was just too intimidating for me. So i joined the YMCA and started with Zumba classes and walking. I would continue the support group... and I would get rid of all the summer clothes as you won't fit them by next summer anyway. I would keep one outfit that you can take progress pictures in and keep one pair of each size jeans so you can really see your changes. I know for me the mirror didn't change. I still saw and continue to see the fat person in the mirror. My BMI was 40.8 when i started and weight was 223lb at 5'2". I had my LB 11/09 and it took me two years to get to where i am now which is a healthy size 7. This past Feb i had a Tummy tuck and i have to say i am so pleased.... but i will also admit i have gotten lazy and gained 5lbs.... but i have made my mind up that i'm not going to let it get me down. I embrace all my good changes and except me for who i am. Good luck with everything and i wish you all the very best. happy Losing...!! -
I have may 14 it was may 30th but I have no patience’s and asked for something sooner and that’s all they had! I feel like it’s so far ahead! My insurance is approved also and all testing is done is that a normal time wait for surgery? Plus now I’m told not to lose anymore weight BMI is 40.1 it was 44 but I been going to the gym. I’m feeling stressed and like may will never come
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I have been tired tired tired for about a week and a half to two weeks. Hardly able to keep my eyes open, kind of tired. Surgery date was Dec 28. I began taking B-12 on January 28, the sub lingual, quick dissolve pills 5000mcg Natures' Bounty brand. I'm not sure that the B-12 has anything to do with my lack of energy or not. I went from power walking religiously nearly every day and going to the gym 3-4 days a week and hitting the weights, to not having the energy or will power to do the power walks. I'm still hitting the gym 3-4 times a week, but it is a real struggle. With the amount of protein I take in each day, it looks like I would have energy to spare. What gives? Just my body going through all the changes in relatively rapid order? Or should I try B-12 monthly injections instead of the OTC pills?
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My doctor and the nutritionist have both referred to me as a "restrictor." Guess that's a label for those of us who have dieted like crazy and find it difficult to let go of those restrictions. Pre-band I have been no dairy, no wheat, no sugar, no caffeine, no alcohol -- a lot of no-nos. So I'm trying to embrace all of it and just have those very small amounts of what it is my body is asking for. It wants dairy so I'm having some. Have not tried wheat yet and think I may not. My husband is celiac so we already have a wheat-free house. That is restrition of another kind, however, not that mental "can't have" game I have played so well the last two decades. Even though I'm so incredibly good at it, I was still unable to lose weight with that approach.
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My doctor has not given me a fill in 3 months. I have some restriction, but the weight is not coming off. I stop eating when I get full . I had my band unfilled last February and it has been downward from there. I'm feeling really defeated with this whole process. Now she wants me to keep a food journal. It's very frustrating.
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I wanted to lose 100lbs, I lost 80 and I fight with that last 20, . One of the Drs said you women you get to 20lbs from goal and your head goes on vacation. My head has been travling for 18 monthes. but I still love my band. I have found that when my band is very restrictive I am getting stuck several times a day and I feel pretty crappy so I have just not gone back for more fill I am at 5.5 and I have maintained my weight loss with no problems...
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Houston: Here is 3x, just on crusie control, have not seen lapband beast for awile, however I did experience its control over me. It was not a very good feeling either. Got space sickness but this was due to the mission issued food I think, just ate to big of bites, the tubes are not easy to adjust. This needs to be re-thunk. Have noticed that when the lapband beast is not on my mind, then I seem to not loose weight, this is not a good thing as being to heavy is dangerous to me and those I love. So I need to step back on the right path find the beast and make it my companion. With this in mind, I know that I will once again be on the road to great discoveries. signed 3x:faint:
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Hello & welcome! I went to my seminar in March of this year and looks like I may have surgery next month. The seminar is approx 2 hours. I went to 2 of them. They explain a few different surgery options, but concentrate mainly on the Band, of course. They go over what the diet will consist of and the proper way you must eat afterwards. These are all very basic and general and all of the details will be discussed further should you decide to proceed. Once you have attended the seminar you will be given a time where you can call or go in to make your initial consultation appt. They gave me a large packet of paperwork including a lot of personal questions to get an idea of your history and lifestyle. You will need to be honest with yourself and them with this. This will make your journey easier I am sure. In my case I had a much higher BMI so I am haivng to lose quite a bit of weight first. Each surgeon is different... from this point you will find out MUCH more info at your inital consult. The seminar is your first step. Congrats on the decision to go and I imagine you will be pleased with the information you get from it. Hopefully the actual surgeon will give the presentation and you will be able to ask him/her questions afterwards, but this is not always the case. The first one I went to they sent a former patient that now works for that particular clinic. Keep up informed on how things go with you and, again, congrats. Best of luck to you! Jason
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I never counted fat grams at all. During the weight loss phase, I counted protein and, after the first 3 or 4 months (when I could eat more), I started watching overall calories. I do intentionally eat some fat now (like full-fat yogurts, avocado, etc) because it keeps me full. But again, I watch my calories.
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Down 62 pounds in 2 months and 2 weeks including pre op but......
Susan_B replied to lagoveride's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I understand the fear of failure given I have lost weight many times and regained it. I am doing a few things different this time - I have very limited capacity in how much I can eat, I no longer have the rampant ongoing appetite, I too am working with a personal trainer to help the body adjust, and I have organized a few sessions with a Psychologist who has helped me through many life/health crisis's (spelling??). I'm also trying to stay more 'here and now' focused instead of loosing myself in future land. I'm not interested in giving myself a hard time about my previous failures - life is far too short. Good luck with your journey and I can only encourage you to focus on the positive. -
absolutely no problem deciding, zip,nada, no. Bypass has never been an option. Too many complications. Plus, I'm not on the higher end of the weight scale. 37 BMI but lots of medical issues. Plus my daughter has had and her best friend had bypass. World of difference, Plus being off work 6 weeks was not an option. Trisha
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Thanks guys and nice to meet you. I know there are a good number of women on thsi site so it is good to conenct with some guys since sometimes the weight loss can be a little different. Im excited about how its going and need to exert some will power for the next few weeks as I had not had a fill yet and am not getting as full. Done well the first two weeks, down 18.6 and now am exercising much more which helps. Thanks again. tom
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Welcome Bri82! It's nice to see another larger lady around here (I started at 405)!!! We'll be at it a little longer than our fellow bandsters who have less to lose than we do (well, at the weight loss portion of banding anyway)....hope to see you "around"
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Ok so here it goes I was banded jan 2010 lost 40lbs very slow then got pregnant feb 2011 gained it all back and now I can't lose a pound I have tried everything. I really believe the band has stopped. My metabilizm. I want this band removed and I want the sleeve my husband is worried because the band didnt work who's to say the sleeve will and the sleeve isn't removable. I feel fat and depressed I don't know what to do. Please any advice would be great
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Thumbs Up To 100% Casein Protein, Gnc Pro Performance, Choc Pb
sheila2050 posted a blog entry in sheila2050's Blog
Just had my first post surgery protein shake. A day or so ago, my husband and I went to GNC and stocked up on different types of protein powder. Different brands, flavors, some no-sugar-added, some fast release, some slow release, some "meal replacement" powders which include fiber. The GNC guy said casein is a slow-release protein. This particular brand I tried today makes a thick mixture with water. I like that. Pre-op I was drinking Amp Extreme 60 (very tasty!) which mixed thin with water and slightly thicker with water. I like the feel of more body in the drink. So powders are different, and I'm glad I bought a variety to try. Been faithful with my two 10-minute daily walks: one right after I wake up and one after dinner. I got the 10-min regular schedule idea from <The Expert's Guide to WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY by Garth Davis, MD.> Good Book. I feel fortunate not to have any problems drinking. This would be a lot harder, otherwise. Prayers and thoughts to all those out there whose stomachs aren't as accommodating as mine. Hopefully, you'll get more tolerance with time. -
My doctor cancelled my fill and I'm bummed
BeckyinTexas replied to BeckyinTexas's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Christine....I use Dr. Jayaseelan in Dallas. I was on clear liquids for 2 weeks before surgery and then 1 week after and that was when I drop 28.5 pounds. Since full liquid and soft foods diet stage, my weight loss has slowed some but still I've lost 13. I go in for my fill this Thursday. Dr. Jay wants me to get a fill before he goes on vacation just to see how it goes for me. Also, the last couple of days my appetite has increased so I'm ready for my fill for sure. -
My doctor cancelled my fill and I'm bummed
Madeline's mom replied to BeckyinTexas's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Becky, That is incredible weight loss - 42 pounds in just over a month! If you are still loosing dont worry about getting a fill. Now once you hit a plateu and you are still following band guidelines then go get that fill. -
Do you stop losing when too tight?
Melissannde replied to sixtythreenova's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Btrieger is right, not enough calories can stall weight loss. Also, if you're so tight that all you can get down are "slider" foods which are typically higher calorie, that can also stall weight loss. The third thing that can be happening is that you might be at a plateau, where weight isn't moving, but your body is reshaping. But I think Btrieger has the right suggestion.. get a small unfill. I've had a .2 unfill before. 1/2 cc might be too much, but your doc will have the best estimate of the amount that should come back out. You want enough removed to help you feel better, but not so much that you lose appetite suppression. Good luck. -
Do you stop losing when too tight?
btrieger replied to sixtythreenova's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Too tight or too loose or no band at all doesn't cause weight loss. Your diet and exercise is what causes weight loss. That being said; not eating enough can throw your body into starvation mode and it will hang onto every calorie it can. It sounds as if you are too tight and not getting enough to eat. If it were me, I'd ask them to remove a half cc and see if that helps. -
Has anyone Tummy Tuck before Lapband
MrsRobinson replied to thinnerS's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I did about 6 years ago and my docter said it would not be a problem for me either...The funny thing is I kind a feel like a stuffed sausage with all this weight on me..At least I don't have that hangy skin on my belly anymore, very tight!!!
