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Ignore, just testing my weight ticker
CarolWA posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hope this works. I'm about to give up on it. -
Hi I'm Considering banding....
lisah25 replied to helenuk's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Read, read and read more. As you do, specific questions will come to mind, and this is a great group for them. I LOVE my band, I have never lost weight as consistently as I have in the last 6 months. It's not effortless, it takes making good decisions and doing what your doctor tells you, but it is possible. I finally have hope that I can have and keep a normal-sized, healthy body. -
Hi everyone, Im new to the forum and i would like to introduce myself to the forum. i want to lose weight, well actually its time i actually lose weight, im too overweight and i find i really diifficult to do most of the things slim people can do like put my shoes on. I was hoping you could guide me and help me overcome my problems and advice me on what to do. it would be very much appreciated. I hate being so fattt!!! Hope you can help me in losing weight and advice me on what to do. thanks tom
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Hi and welcome to LBT! Congratulations on your weight loss!
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Newbie HERE...excited and scared :)
lamsunshine replied to Aplus's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi Aplus, I guess I can say I was never really scared until recently for the surgery, and when my doctor told me if I did not lose weight I probably would not be around to see my daughter marry and have kids, because of the health problems I have which are related to my weight, that day I knew what I had to do. Of course I get a little more scared each day I get closer to my date. Today I even prepared a Will, and some other legal documents in case something is to happen, just to be prepared. I know when I go into that operating room the Lord will be with me, and if it is my time I will be ready. I'm ready to start living again, because for the past 15 years all I have done is exist. -
Help Needed - Eating At Night
Threetimesacharm replied to Chicago1962's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Is it maybe because the weather is changing? You mentioned that it is just in the last few weeks. What did you do before in the evenings? I know this sounds strange but do a bit of analysis of past habits. I know for me evenings is also a time to munch, or eat. I have tried an acid reducer which works and also, try to keep busy at home. Sometimes a hot beverage fills me up and takes away the desire to eat something. Congratulations by the way on your weight loss it is phenominal!!- 1 reply
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Hi Everybody, I'm Anngie ,I live in Alberta and I am 35 yrs old. I've been lurking around forums for a few months now and finally decide to jump in and say hello. The info here is great and so is the support you give each other. Been fighting with my weight since my early 20's. I was diagnosed with PCOS with insulin resistance last spring. My Dr said at this point WLS was probably my last option. Really happy to learn about the Lap Band, gastric bypas was to scary for me. Not banded yet still reserching DR. any good references for doc's in Mexico?? I look forward to chating with you all and learning from you experiences.
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When do you say to work out with weight? I know I can't for 4 weeks according to surgeon but like you I don't wanna sag.
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5 more months to go.
Lovely Lady replied to Lovely Lady's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I did call the Dr's office, and they said they want me to try not to gain weight before surgery. So I am going to work harder to do just that. -
Hi Cori. Welcome to LBT and congratulations on getting your surgery date. It will be here before you know it. I am excited for you!! I was self-pay too and it is a much easier and shorter process. It sounds like you've got a wonderful support system and that is so important!! I have a family that has helped me too - we are lucky, aren't we? I have high blood pressure and just this week, my doctor cut my meds in half and said she doesn't think it will be long before I am off of them completely. Most of us have some medical issues and losing this weight and being healthier is what it's all about!! Good luck to you. Keep me posted on your progress. Becky
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Welcome! The band can be removed if absolutely neccessary, but I think it's better to think of it as permanent. If you need the restriction removed for pregnancy or another medical reason, they can always take the saline fluids out of it. I'm not in Colorado, so I can't really recommend a local doctor there. But to get started, I would research the band and much as you can to see if it's what you're looking for. I'm just starting my band-aided journey, but from what I understand it still requires a lot of motivation and hard work to get the weight off. So the first thing I did was weigh whether or not I was ready to make that commitment.. For me, the band is the right choice and I feel confident that having this surgery is going to help me be able to do what needs to be done. Good luck in whatever you decide to do!
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Congrats on your weight loss.
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Brandy, How do you attach the Weight Loss Ticker to your signature? I can't figure it out!!
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Newbie :) Surgery has been scheduled!
allthatJez posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi all, I wanted to introduce myself to the community. My name is Jez. I'm a 32 year old female from the NY/NJ area. I had my first appointment last July, but since I'm prone to impulsive decision making, I took a year to decide on surgery and finally agree to move forward with the Lap Band surgery. I went back to my surgeon's office yesterday and my surgery is now scheduled for July 14th. I'm 5'6 and 226 lbs. 40 of which were added in the last year and a half as a result of anti depressants...which were prescribed to me because of my issues with weight!! Totally counter productive. I spent all of my teen years and college in good shape. Then I started to slowly gain weight and was finally diagnosed with PCOS. I have a total of about 80 or 85 to lose. I'm both incredibly excited and incredibly scared. I'm looking forward to posting here and reading all of your success stories and advice -
Thank you to everyone that has answered my questions and been so friendly! I thought I should take a moment to tell my story-- it sounds a lot like many of yours. I grew up in So. California, where everyone was so obsessed with weight (think Chrissy on Three's Company). I grew up feeling fat. At 18 I was 127 lbs and too embarrassed to wear a swim suit (CRAZY!). I slowly added a few pounds every year and then put on 100 lbs with a pregnancy. I have tried and tried to loose weight, yo-yoing up and down with every diet I struggled through-- gaining back even more each time. I reached 330 lbs a little over a year ago and finally discovered I was a big as I have always felt. My latest yo-yo was I started Dr. Oz's "You on a Diet" and lost 10 lbs over the holidays, which brought me back down to 330. I thought this time I had it! I even got up enough nerve to go to Water aerobics, even though I had to wear shorts because I couldn't find a suit to fit me. Then my clothes started to feel tight again. I went in to the Dr and sure enough, I gained 15 lbs. I'm at my heaviest ever: 446 lbs! My story is getting too long winded, so let me wrap up by saying... I reached out one last time and think I've finally found the tool that will give me that major push I need. I'm so glad I found out about the Lap Band and that I found this message board! I don't want to die! I'm in this for the long haul! ~Kathy
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Hi everyone - Young Mom here
naomi.j replied to InsideOut's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
hello im a young mom 24 also i have 2 boys 3years and 17 months i have always been overweight but since my second child im even more over weight i loose a bit than put it back on again im from uk so i am a self pay patient boked in for 23 sept im travelling to belguim though because it is to expensive here in england but so far im really glad i decided that im doing this and everyone is being really supportive and positive glad that i will be able to run around with my boys with out sweating and getting out of breath . -
Hi everyone - Young Mom here
InsideOut replied to InsideOut's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Thanks everyone! Thank god I'm signed up for this orientation because I almost cried when I didn't fit on one of the rides at six flags :biggrin: Now i carry my weight very well... -
Hello, I'm sem1126, I had my surgery 5-29-2007, my starting weight was 252. my body mass was 63.7 which is a lot for my 5'4 frame. I have gotten down as far as 206. but I had some events in my life that has made me make some bad decision. My husband was mobilized for 2 year and then my child left to attend college out of town. I was alone and i started my bad decisions (as far a eating) now i have picked up 30 pounds. This is not the best introduction, but i seeking help to get back track in getting this weight off. so i will be waying for your encouragement on my journey.:laugh:
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Hello, some encouragement needed
hpegg replied to sem1126's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I recently met with my dietician because I was not losing weight at a steady pace. She says that a low carb, high Protein diet is the best. I am still eating mushy foods since my last fill so I either eat an egg lightly scrambled with a little salsa or 2 tablespoons of low fat cottage cheese with a teaspon of low sugar strawberry preserves. Both of these meals are around 110 calories and pretty filling. For lunch, I usually eat a cup of Soup that I make on the weekends using low fat meat and lots of vegetables. The soup is about 300 calories. For dinner I eat one lean cuisine. There are many choices out there and they are not too bad. I find myself not finishing the whole meal so I always start with the vegetables first. This meal is usually about 300 calories. I then have a snack before bed. I eat Kozy's Tapioca pudding with Splenda. I just found this snack and I love it. It has only 90 calories. All these together keeps me under 900 calories. This should keep me at a steady pace of 2 to 3 lbs of weight loss a week. Hope this helps. Helen -
Watched Biggest Loser, Can I do this myself?
2012 replied to fashionstylist's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Don't forget they have the luxury to work out like 8 hours a day and do you ever watch the "after" the Biggest Loser shows? Not trying to be a downer, but it's hard on your body to lose it as fast as they do and you don't learn for the long term on how to actually eat and keep it off. And I'm not sure what you mean by pureeing your food forever with the band, you make sure you chew well, but eat solids. If you aren't ready for this, don't do it. But personally I needed my own reminder on a long term basis to keep the weight off, not just lose and gain like I've done all my life. You can do this if you want it bad enough. -
Try to relax, there are a lot of reasons why you will have a temporary weight increase, most not permanent. Eating too much salt in one day can make you hold onto all your water. Keep doing what you have been doing and the scale will start moving again, but it may be a bit slower than you are used to but keep the faith.
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Your weight will vary by 2-3 lbs everyday... there is a lot of reasons for this. The main one is hydration. If you worked out the day before your muscle's will take on the fluid therefore you weigh more. Going to the bathroom will cause a little of diffence but not much at all. Keep in mind you most likely are putting mucsle on. Which most likely explains the sudden gain. Everybody puts muscle on at different rates. Some in big chunks and some in small amounts. You have lost a lot of weight so you know what your doing. Here is my suggestion: Put that scale away. Stop the scale watching and enjoy your new body and life. My philosophy is who cares how many pounds you weigh on any given day. Its the way I look in the mirror and the way I feel. Just keep on eating healthy and working out and you will be fine. :thumbup:
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Hi I am fairly new to the idea that a Lap band
JustinsMama replied to Scottay5150's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Two things: Your wife should be the one on here asking these questions (I won't tell you how annoyed I would be if my husband was on the internet trying to find a solution to my weight problem); and secondly (and maybe this has already taken place) you and your wife should be having this conversation, not you with a bunch of strangers on the internet. I haven't been banded yet but, it is my decision, my body, my problem. It would do me no good for my husband to be the one doing the research, I'm the one reading up on everything and the one coming to the conclusion if this is or isn't what I need or if it will or won't help me. One last thing, if I got the feeling that my husband was watching my every move with my eating habits and jotting down notes (figuratively speaking of course) about what my downfalls are as far as food, hell that would probably make me eat it all the more out of spite (not a healthy attitude but maybe you can understand what I'm trying to say). Maybe I interpreted your whole post wrong but you are her husband not her father, she has to want this and be willing to do the research on her own also if she is a big girl and wants this done. Good luck to you and your wife, whatever the outcome. -
Hi I am fairly new to the idea that a Lap band
Scottay5150 replied to Scottay5150's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Yes she brought it up to me she wants the band. I am not sure that it is the band aid that she needs. Yes I think she wants to lose it to. I just don't know if 1400 calories is a reasonable way to live. The big issue with any program is there needs to be an adherence to the program. Can this be fixed? Is it an food addiction? Counseling helpful? If it is the habits then there will have to be lifestyle modifications. And from what I know that can take at least 6 months to a year. Like I said I am not thoroughly convinced that her diet is all of it. But what do I know. And for the Dr saying that there is nothing the matter... I am there is. It is the pink elephant in the room. I was always thought that your body was/is a machine that can gain if you eat to much. -
Cruising with the band????
elcee replied to Jenfs5's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
One of the guys in my support group is on a cruise at the moment - his second since being banded. Apparently the first time he actually lost weight. He said it was great - at Breakfast for example he would decide what he wanted e.g a fresh cooked egg on toast and order that , ignoring the huge buffet. I think one way of looking at it is that there is lots of great food but you don't have to try everything in one go.Order what you fancy the one day and then try something different the second. Hope you have a wonderful time.
