Were is all my Chattanoogians at?

[Dwayne Bordelon 0]

I have been searching for a thread that talks about the details of the surgery. I am curious how the band is attached, what is done during surgery and other details about how the band is installed.

[*slim* 2]

I've not seen a thread that discusses that. I have heard that there is a video on youtube that shows an actual surgery.

I had another fill today. I sat there with several people and wondered if I was sitting there with any of the people that I have spoken to here. Were any of you at GBI today?

Edited April 23, 2009 by *slim*
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[Carrie_C 9]

I have been searching for a thread that talks about the details of the surgery. I am curious how the band is attached, what is done during surgery and other details about how the band is installed.

I haven't seen a thread like that either. But you can go to the gastric band institute's website and it will give you some information. There are also a lot of videos on youtube. If you do a search for lap band, there are tons that come up.

[Carrie_C 9]

I've not seen a thread that discusses that. I have heard that there is a video on youtube that shows an actual surgery.

I had another fill today. I sat there with several people and wondered if I was sitting there with any of the people that I have spoken to here. Were any of you at GBI today?

No, I wasn't there. I have an appointment in 3 weeks I think for a fill. I am a little scared to get another one because I always end up too tight. But I have to do something. I haven't lost anything in about 4 weeks and I actually gained 3 pounds this week

[*slim* 2]

No, I wasn't there. I have an appointment in 3 weeks I think for a fill. I am a little scared to get another one because I always end up too tight. But I have to do something. I haven't lost anything in about 4 weeks and I actually gained 3 pounds this week

I gained too. I had gotten down several pounds right after my last fill, but that didn't last long at all. I had my follow up appointment last week. when she saw my small weight loss (and I explained that I had gained some back), she scheduled me for another fill. Brooke told me that because she did put quite a bit in, for me to stay on liquids a little longer than normal just to avoid any problems. I wish you the best of luck on your fill.

[Dwayne Bordelon 0]

No, I wasn't there. I have an appointment in 3 weeks I think for a fill. I am a little scared to get another one because I always end up too tight. But I have to do something. I haven't lost anything in about 4 weeks and I actually gained 3 pounds this week

I gained too. I had gotten down several pounds right after my last fill, but that didn't last long at all. I had my follow up appointment last week. when she saw my small weight loss (and I explained that I had gained some back), she scheduled me for another fill. Brooke told me that because she did put quite a bit in, for me to stay on liquids a little longer than normal just to avoid any problems. I wish you the best of luck on your fill.

How many calories on average are y'all taking in on a daily basis?

[*slim* 2]

I take in anything between about 1200-1400 calories per day. I track my calories right now using myfitnesspal.com and also "lose it" for the iPhone. It just helps me get an idea of what I am eating. I used to weigh my food, but I can sort of eyeball it now.

[Carrie_C 9]

I don't really count calories, but I get about the same as slim, about 1200 a day. But the last week or so I have been eating a lot more, so that's why I have gained. I have never been the type of person who loses really fast. I still have to really watch it or I won't lose at all and I gain really easy.

[*slim* 2]

Hello. Hello. Hello. (echo)

Where is everyone? Anyone still around?

[Dwayne Bordelon 0]

Hello. Hello. Hello. (echo)

Where is everyone? Anyone still around?

I am here!

[*slim* 2]

Hey. How are you since your surgery?

[Dwayne Bordelon 0]

I am down 40 lbs as of today(on the scale at work with my work clothes on). I lost 6 lbs this week so I feel like I am doing good. I started playing tennis again this week - even though that is earlier than the guidelines. I also started eating normal foods earlier than the book says. I took both things very slowly and I have not had any issues - no PBing, throwing up etc., I was leary about doing these things early but I feel great so hopefully nothing bad will come of it.

I tell ya, I am really suprised by my ability to eat less and stay satisfied even though I have no fill. I wonder if I will start to get hungrier over time?

[*slim* 2]

It is possible that you will get hungrier. Who is your doctor?

[Dwayne Bordelon 0]

Dr. Ponce at GBI

[*slim* 2]

Did you talk to him about eating regular foods early? I don't want to alarm you, but you really might want to call and talk to Tiffany about what you have been eating.