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[ousooner 1]

I was banded Feb 2nd of this year, I just wanted to say OUsooner a.k.a Neal, you're one of my inspirations for doing this, if I only have half your success, I will be greatful, I love my lap-band, 20 lbs in 1 month, a true life saver

Great to see another Sooner on board! You are off to a great start and look forward to watching you progress.

Just wanted to update as well. I went to a Dallas Stars game yesterday. It was great. Pre-band, I had to squeeze into the seats at sporting events. At the game yesterday, I sat down with no problems and had probably 6 inches or more between me and the arm of the seat. What a great feeling. Here is a pic we had taken. I actually have a jersey, but its a XXL and they run big so you can imagine that I swim in it now that I wear a medium. Time for a new one!

[ouachita 0]

Wow OU! You better get your bluff in on that boy now, he'll be bigger than you before long!

:thumbs_up:Congratulations on the progress and the lovely family!

[NowNotSoBigGuy 0]

Pretty soon, Neal, someone is going to suggest that you put a few pounds back on, just so you'll stop making the rest of us look like chumps. Damn man, are you sure you don't have a tapeworm or something? All kidding aside, dude, you ROCK. I'm a Stars fan too (great come from behind victory on Sunday), and I know what you mean about not fitting into stadium seats. I've avoided all airline travel for the past 5+ years, but am ready to fly again.

Finally got below 280 this past weekend; that was the hardest 10 pounds to lose by far. Weight loss is a tricky business, as we all learn in time. Eating less is not always the right solution; it has a lot to do with exercise levels and metabolic rate. The band is the greatest tool by far; it gives me confidence that once the weight is off, it will stay off. I never had that confidence pre-band, so any diets I embarked on always failed.

Onward, brothers..

[ousooner 1]

Onward, brothers..

Thanks! Onward indeed!!!

[bigdaddynomo 0]

One thing that happened after banding was when I got back on solids I just flat quit losing. I started walking(like the 10,000 step/day thing) and I started losing again. I've had on fill and right now the only thing it does is let me know that I've either eaten to fast or did not chew enough. I've kept calories at no more than 1500 and usually below 1000 and it was weird how I still did not lose any weight. But that has changed and I'm back on track. Looks like less beer, more golf, and a lot more walking.

[terry r 0]

No one liked beer more than I. I was a volume drinker and the band has changed all that. I tried to drink one at a super bowl party and could not get half of it down before I was bloated to the max. Switched to vodka and crystal lite. Dr. says carbonated stuff can stretch out the pouch so I'm careful now. When I get down to my goal maybe I might rethink it.

Good Luck

how tall are you? terry

[Chris_NJ 9]

OK got the ball rolling on some of my progress !

My Dr needs all this before he puts it into the insurance co...

• Letter of necessity from my M.D. = Done Today
  
• Psych Eval = 3/1/07
  
• pulmonary consult = need to get appt still
  
• Sleep study = Done Got Results Today ( Soon to be Hose Head )
  
• Cardiac Clearance = 2/28/07
  
• Attend all dumb HAC sessions 5 total = calling tomorrow

So the ball is now rolling and I cant wait till I get it done

Chris

Updated

• pulmonary consult = Completed today !
  
• Classes = Scheduled / start this Saturday with 3 !

Man I cant wait so I can get my surgery date ! :clap2:

ousooner your looking great bro !!! an inspiration to us all !

[rsbg1 0]

Hey Guys,

I was over at the food thread looking around,:hungry: and I thought I would do a little post, its called What was your first...This is for people that has finished the mushie stage. Check it out..:hungry: It might be interesting what people say, about there first time..:heh:

[rsbg1 0]

:wow2: we did it, were at 5 stars and sticky:Banane27::)

[ousooner 1]

[drtnsnw 0]

OK guys, Less than 6 hours and I am in for surgery!!!!!!!

Been working all night shoveling snow. Been waiting all year for this storm and it dumps on the night before my surgery. Drank my last shake at 2am and after all the shoveling I am dying for something to drink. Oh well, guess I will have all I can drink in about 14 hours:)

Neal, you really are what I strive for with this band. I have not seen 180 since hi school, glad to see I might be able to get close again

Chris

[rsbg1 0]

:clap2: GOOD LUCK CHRIS ! :clap2:

[ouachita 0]

G'Luck Chris!

[Brewa2000 1]

Chris- Will be thinking of you! You'll be joining us soon!

If you like this thread, go to the top of the page and left click on "vote" and give us 5 stars. It won't let me vote more than once, darn!

Bruce

[CoryW 0]

Well guys, I go for my first fill on thursday. I've hit a plateau at 259. I've been here for 3-4 weeks and I'm starting to feel the hunger for snacking.