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[caseyp 89]

Hello! My name is Casey and I'm scheduled for August 7th. I have lost 25 lbs prepping for the band and begin the liquid prep diet on this Tuesday. My DH and I are both getting this done. He will probably have his the end of Sept. We have made huge changes together and are so excited to enjoy the rest of our lives! We have three daughters ages 6, 5 and 4. The girls have really enjoyed and benefitted from our new, much more active lifestyle. I feel hugely blessed to have this tool available to us.

[Iamtiffers 9]

Congrats! I am set for Wed Aug 1 for my surgery.

On day 11 of my liquid diet. It isn't the easiest thing in the world, but completely doable.

I was telling my husband I couldn't believe it was already day 11.

I have lost 17 just on the liquid diet.< /p>

Good Luck!

[lalaj 108]

Welcome

[caseyp 89]

Omgoodness, lamtiffers! I hope for that kind of success! Thanks for the warm welcome, all!

[shrink59 0]

My name is Chris, and my surgery was on June 13. My story really began when my college age daughter was killed in an automobile accident. In the two years following, I gained over 150 pounds. I basically did not care if I lived or died, stopped all activities except work and ate myself into oblivion. My inspiration and motivation was my son, my only living child. He expressed his concern about my health, and shared with me his fear of losing me.

I started the process of being evaluated for lap band surgery in April of this year. I weighed 307 pounds. My surgeon required me to lose more than the usual amount of pre-op weight, because my liver was significantly enlarged due to fatty infiltration. I lost 50 pounds prior to my surgery using HMR 800. I now weigh 237 pounds, and I have been able to stop my Metformin since my blood sugars run in the normal range. My goal is 165 pounds (BMI will then be in the appropriate range). I was basically a sedentary individual, so I attribute my success thus far to my exercise program. I have had one fill thus far, which was very restrictive initially. I can tell that I am not nearly as restricted now, but the two "blockage" experiences I had really put the fear of God into me, and I have not tested my limits any farther. I am due fur my next fill in mid-August, and I am sure that I will need it my then.

[gottobeme 81]

Hello! My name is Casey and I'm scheduled for August 7th. I have lost 25 lbs prepping for the band and begin the liquid prep diet on this Tuesday. My DH and I are both getting this done. He will probably have his the end of Sept. We have made huge changes together and are so excited to enjoy the rest of our lives! We have three daughters ages 6, 5 and 4. The girls have really enjoyed and benefitted from our new, much more active lifestyle. I feel hugely blessed to have this tool available to us.

This is a wonderful gift the two of you are giving your children! Not only will they have two healthy active parents but also they will have healthy role models to learn from!

[caseyp 89]

Chris, thank you for sharing your story. I am so sorry for the loss of you daughter. How incredible that you have come so far! Great job!

[caseyp 89]

This is a wonderful gift the two of you are giving your children! Not only will they have two healthy active parents but also they will have healthy role models to learn from!

Thank you!

[gottobeme 81]

My name is Chris, and my surgery was on June 13. My story really began when my college age daughter was killed in an automobile accident. In the two years following, I gained over 150 pounds. I basically did not care if I lived or died, stopped all activities except work and ate myself into oblivion. My inspiration and motivation was my son, my only living child. He expressed his concern about my health, and shared with me his fear of losing me.

I started the process of being evaluated for lap band surgery in April of this year. I weighed 307 pounds. My surgeon required me to lose more than the usual amount of pre-op weight, because my liver was significantly enlarged due to fatty infiltration. I lost 50 pounds prior to my surgery using HMR 800. I now weigh 237 pounds, and I have been able to stop my Metformin since my blood sugars run in the normal range. My goal is 165 pounds (BMI will then be in the appropriate range). I was basically a sedentary individual, so I attribute my success thus far to my exercise program. I have had one fill thus far, which was very restrictive initially. I can tell that I am not nearly as restricted now, but the two "blockage" experiences I had really put the fear of God into me, and I have not tested my limits any farther. I am due fur my next fill in mid-August, and I am sure that I will need it my then.

I am sorry to hear about your loss. However I am glad to hear your son was able to communicate his feelings to you and help you begin your WLS journey. Great to hear about you being able to get off of your Metformin.

It sounds like both of us have weight loss goals of around -140 lbs and you are almost half way there! And in a very short time!