N E 1 been Banded at Mt. Carmel col, oh

[cjarebalo 0]

I am being banded tomorrow and was wondering how long after surgery do they keep you? I thought it was definelty 23 hours, but reading posts from others (not at Mt C West) they were home by evening.

[SpecialK 22]

Hi CJ! Congrats on getting your lapband. I had mine done about 3-4pm on an afternoon and I was being released from the hospital by about 12noon-1pm the next day. Definitely within 24 hours I'd say is the max you'll be in the hospital. Stay in touch how you are going. Send me a Private Message here if you'd like to ask other questions off line.

[SpecialK 22]

Hi to all my Buckeye bandster buddies -- I haven't been online in awhile - still going through some stressful crap in my personal family life and the new job I have is involving quite a bit of overtime but I like what I'm doing and the people I work with. I have been overindulging in sweets over the holidays and junk food so I'm coming clean with the need to turn a new leaf for the new year. Hope to hear how the rest of you are doing out there. Its tough keeping going every day. I now realize how thrilling that fast weight loss was for motivation versus slow and steady wins the race. I am joining a WW class at work on January 13 and I'm committed to 10 weeks and hoping to nail a good 10 lbs in that time!

[SpecialK 22]

Its been awhile since I posted on this Mt. Carmel bandsters link but I'm still out here working the band! Had a great visit this past weekend with other bandsters at our monthly Polaris mall gathering. I still appreciate them for helping motivate me.

[SpecialK 22]

Hi there to the Mt. Carmel bandsters and others in Columbus, OH who are still working the program no matter how slow. For me I'm maintaining my 135-140 lb weight loss within +/- 5 lbs but would still like to kick it in gear and finish off my last 50 lbs and then reward myself with the Tummy Tuck I need to get rid of the excess stomach skin. I've been tempted to get my arms done later this year as I am very frustrated especially in the summer now with having to hide my arms and not wear anything sleeveless out in public. Rules out sundresses too unless I put a shrug sweater on top.

BUT --- I would do it all again to anyone who is still checking in here on this website. I don't come here as often as I did when I was first banded because I'm busy living and enjoying things in life I never could have before losing 140 lbs.

Planning to join a couple other bandster friends again at Polaris Mall in north Columbus, Saturday June 11 from 2-4 pm in the food Court area. We sit in the corner by Chik-Fil-A and the Great Indoors - there are small children rides in that area. We usually are at a table by the corner/wall.

[cjarebalo 0]

The progress can certainly be slow. I was banded on 10/27/2010. I lost 10 pds right before surgery, and have lost 20 since...but none in a month. I was overfilled and lost about 8 pds during that time...but, I started to become weak and lose energy. Dr C has taken some fill out and now I feel just a slight restriction and have not lost or gained any. However, pysically, I feel the best I have in some time. I just came back from Az where I hiked 6 miles one day. Wow! A year ago a half a mile was an accomplishment. So it is not ALL about the wieght ...more loss would be good...but being active is key... I would like to lose 20 more to hit the 200 pd mark, but at this point, I think that will take another year of being vigilant.

Special K, I wish I could join you all this weekend but have plans. Keep in touch pls..for some of us, online support is the best we can get.

[SpecialK 22]

Hello to Mt. Carmel Bandsters -- I hit my 4th Bandiversary today - March 17, 2008 to 2012!

Keeping about 120 of the 135 total I had lost off and fighting with 15 lbs but I'm not giving up. I am figuring out what a Lifetime commitment means.

I had a 2 cc unfil in December and it allowed me to eat almost anything my heart and attitude desired through the holidays and up to mid-February. Than I got a 1 cc fill and got some restriction back.

Going back for another follow up appointment with Dr. Miller and will see what he says because I haven't lost weight since the new fill but I want to take it slow and not get too tight.

Anyway, here is a picture on my bandiversary today with the Care Bear I took to the hospital for luck!

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/gallery/image/43758-kathy-4th-bandiversary-with-good-luck-bear-2012-0317/