Thank god for the lap band

[kll724 3,055]

Wow! you and lovinglife have done amazing things. I hope that this will be the turnaround you make for yourselves throughout life. Loving, I know that as a young man this will change your future. People will look at you differently, and supervisors will look at you as a go getter not a s a "fat" kid. Good luck to both of you! Form an "old lady". Karen

[Lovinglife24 1]

Thank you so much karen and it is true i do get treated alot diff which i think isnt right lol

[Lovinglife24 1]

Hey Brian...thanks for the story! I feel encouraged hearing what you said. I am 6'2, 340 as of yesterday (the day I received my band). I really want to be around the 200 pound mark in a year. I keep seeing people talk about minimal weight loss so far and it's made me nervous. I want instant results of course. lol. Can you tell me what you've done to be so successful? Congrats and thank you again!!!!

Steven

[Lovinglife24 1]

Hey steven thanks alot man and what worked for me was working out each day for atleast 45 min gotta push yourself i only eat yogut or golean Cereal in the morning and keep the cals around 1000 a day

[goldngrll 9]

Hey guys i just wanted to say thank god for the lap band i was banded on july 7th 2010 and as of march 2nd im down from 340 lbs to 189 lbs with no fills the best choice i ever made was to get this well i just wanted to share my story i hope all you guys gt great results to ---Brian

that IS FANTASTIC!!!! I was banded July 1, and am down from 366 to 246...not quite as impressive as you, but you are a guy, LOL!! GREAT FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!! where you from???? so c'mon...tell us the truth now, I cant be the only one....do you feel like the band is just a pain sometimes???? what gets you over that?? I get stuck on silly stuff, and lately am sick of it..I mean, 120 lbs is nothing minor.....I know you have worked for this, as I have, I am about 2 hrs in the gym a day...do you see yourself differently?? I dont, and doubt I ever will...and what happens when life doesnt neccessarily change because we have??

I know, I expect a lot outta a little piece o plastic...would just like some thoughts from someone who has beent there!!

soooo happy for you!!! WOOOT!! sometimes it feels fantastic...sometimes it feels...well, like nothing different at all...what happens when the weight loss high wears off???

[goldngrll 9]

Hey Brian...thanks for the story! I feel encouraged hearing what you said. I am 6'2, 340 as of yesterday (the day I received my band). I really want to be around the 200 pound mark in a year. I keep seeing people talk about minimal weight loss so far and it's made me nervous. I want instant results of course. lol. Can you tell me what you've done to be so successful? Congrats and thank you again!!!!

Steven

Hey Steven!

I just wanted to drop you a line....I was banded July 1, 2010...I am down 120 lbs.....you know....having fills isnt a shameful thing....I see folks advertising it as if it is a merit badge...the truth is EVERYONE is different. and that is a totally lousy answer, but it is the truth...here it is...the band is a tool, and just like your treadmill, you have to use it, and use it correctly, and respect it...take care of it to work for you....I am not perfect by any means, but I have changed.....and the band wont change for you....YOU have to get to the gym. YOU have to eat right. YOU have to listen to your body...if you'r full, stop, if you're eating too much, GET A FILL...its not a bad thing..its part of using the tool correctly.

Personally, I typically dont do white carbs any more...just cant tolerate them, and I am ok with that....I am fine with lean Proteins, veggies, some dairy, cottage cheese, greek yogurt, small amounts of fruit...HUGE now with Beans and legumes ie...turkey chili, thick bean Soups, etc...

you really get out of it what you put into it.....dont let anyone else discourage you... but the basics still apply...ya gotta move.....hang in there!

[goldngrll 9]

Hey Steven!

I just wanted to drop you a line....I was banded July 1, 2010...I am down 120 lbs.....you know....having fills isnt a shameful thing....I see folks advertising it as if it is a merit badge...the truth is EVERYONE is different. and that is a totally lousy answer, but it is the truth...here it is...the band is a tool, and just like your treadmill, you have to use it, and use it correctly, and respect it...take care of it to work for you....I am not perfect by any means, but I have changed.....and the band wont change for you....YOU have to get to the gym. YOU have to eat right. YOU have to listen to your body...if you'r full, stop, if you're eating too much, GET A FILL...its not a bad thing..its part of using the tool correctly.

Personally, I typically dont do white carbs any more...just cant tolerate them, and I am ok with that....I am fine with lean Proteins, veggies, some dairy, cottage cheese, greek yogurt, small amounts of fruit...HUGE now with Beans and legumes ie...turkey chili, thick bean Soups, etc...

you really get out of it what you put into it.....dont let anyone else discourage you... but the basics still apply...ya gotta move.....hang in there!

[goldngrll 9]

Another thing that struck me....dont put yourself on a timeline....just do the best you can do to be healthy...stay in touch with your surgeon...go to support groups...you'll get there!

[goldngrll 9]

I was just banded 3/2 and I have not had a fill yet. I am going in 4/12 for my first fill and I feel like I need it even though I have lost 20 lbs already. Did you guys ever have one fill and than never needed another one? or you just never had any fills since the band was put in?

Hey there...just wanted to drop you a note...

I was banded July 1, 2010, and have lost 120 lbs..I have had several fills and unfills......It is NOT a bad thing at all...EVERYONE is DIFFERENT!!! if you are eating too much, then you need a fill, plain and simple, and it may take a few fills to get you to the point where you are eatint normal portions.....the band is not a static thing...especially if you are female....it can change on a dime, if you are sick, have allergies, or your cycle....it can get tight on you....its just the way it is..its a tool....but use it correctly and it will work for you!! please dont feel bad about getting a fill!! this is your band, and your body, you want it to work the best for YOU!

you need to be willing to change your eating habits, and patterns for this to work for you...you need to concentrate on lean Proteins, veggies, good fats first before those white carbs....I got used to it by getting stuck a few times and deciding it just wasnt worth it it is what it is, right?/

and you have to move...I could starve completely and not lose a darned thing..

before you look at this post crosseyed, here's my life

I have THREE FOUR YEAR OLDS.....one with a major physical disability. also a 6 yr old. lots of different schedules, therapies, appts.....I also go to the gym about 2 hrs a day. and I have NO outside help.

I say this because if I can do this, anyone can...but you must make the decision......DO IT!

[oceangirl6 0]

woooooooooo hoooooooooooo

Hey guys i just wanted to say thank god for the lap band i was banded on july 7th 2010 and as of march 2nd im down from 340 lbs to 189 lbs with no fills the best choice i ever made was to get this well i just wanted to share my story i hope all you guys gt great results to ---Brian

[TracyNYC 4]

WOW-I totally hate you....LOL That is so awesome! No fills? I did not realize people did that.

I was just "revised" this week and am at no fill (or whatever they put in at surgery). I don't know if I could stay this way and still lose.

Congrats!

[Lovinglife24 1]

Lol thank you i no i was lucky doc said happened to be just right

[CheckYes 46]

Just wanted to blow my own horn here... As of today, I am down 50 pounds since December 9. No fills yet. I hope to not have one because I see what people go through with varying levels of fill. Seems like such a delicate thing and I'm doing ok right now.

[marketingdude 79]

I feel fantastic and there are several other people that were banded by Dr. Atkinson in Las Vegas that have had no fills with losing over 100 pds also. I feel very fortunate to be in this position with not having to play around with getting filled/unfilled repeatedly.

Why do you think the reason is that Dr. Atkinson in Las Vegas can get his patients to have NO FILLS and still lose so much weight? iF HE HAS A TRACK RECORD OF THIS....THERE MAY BE SOME MAJOR PATENTS IN THE WORKS...BECAUSE THIS WOULD REVOLUTIONIZE THE PRACTICE THAT MOST LAPBAND DOCTORS HAVE.

Thoughts?