Hey 50 & over gang We have a new spot

[Charlene K 1]

That's right, Orea.........just keep on keepin on. Keep moving. I always stand on the scripture"All things work for the good for those who love God". Romans 8:28. There is a job for your husband and God is working out the details. So, be ready.

[Charlene K 1]

Well, we are packed and ready for DH's gastric bypass tomorrow. Please keep us in your prayers. I think his surgery is in the early afternoon so it will be a long day. I will check in when we get home.

[Apples2 19]

Wishing the best to your DH and yourself, Charlene. Keep us informed. Hang in there....you sort of know what he is in for but on a larger scale on his end. Prayers are with you both.

[rawelch 0]

I'm new to chatting and to the Lap Band. I just completed 1 month post band and had a mini-melt down in the doctors office. My weight loss for the month was 14 pounds. However, now I am at a plateau. One doctor is upset at me because I haven't lost 10% of my body weight since surgery. My surgeon says I'm making excellent progress.

I'm tired of people who think/say they are being supportive and talking about how the pounds will just fly off like nothing; while I'm still on pureed food and 5-600 calories a day. They aren't "flying" anywhere.

Any words of wisdom?:wink:

[phyllser 3]

I'm new to chatting and to the Lap Band. I just completed 1 month post band and had a mini-melt down in the doctors office. My weight loss for the month was 14 pounds. However, now I am at a plateau. One doctor is upset at me because I haven't lost 10% of my body weight since surgery. My surgeon says I'm making excellent progress. I'm tired of people who think/say they are being supportive and talking about how the pounds will just fly off like nothing; while I'm still on pureed food and 5-600 calories a day. They aren't "flying" anywhere. Any words of wisdom?:wink:

Oh, my! Don't get discouraged ALREADY!! This is LapBand and NOT bypass... and the doctor who is upset with you needs to understand the difference. NO, the pounds will not FLY off with LapBand. It's a slow steady process and we have to hang in there. Plateaus will come and go. Keep plugging along! The pounds WILL come off as long as you follow the bandster rules. 500-600 calories per day is NOT enough and may actually stall your weight loss. When I first started this journey, my clinic's dietitian chewed me out when my calorie intake was that low. She had me bump it up to 900-1000. Our bodies will sometimes go in to starvation mode if we're not getting enough calories. 14 lb your first month is very good. Most doctors say the initial phase is a recovery phase and not to worry about weight loss initially. You are still on mushies... are you eating approx. 1/2 cup 6X a day?? What are you eating? Are you getting enough fluids? Are you doing some walking or some kind of exercise?

YOU CAN DO THIS!!

We're here to help.

Don't get discouraged!

[rawelch 0]

Thank you for your quick response. I've been trying to stick to a 1/2 cup of food, 4 times a day with Water in between meals. Exercise is 30 minutes of bicycling every day.

[Jersey Girl 0]

I'm new to chatting and to the Lap Band. I just completed 1 month post band and had a mini-melt down in the doctors office. My weight loss for the month was 14 pounds. However, now I am at a plateau. One doctor is upset at me because I haven't lost 10% of my body weight since surgery. My surgeon says I'm making excellent progress.

I'm tired of people who think/say they are being supportive and talking about how the pounds will just fly off like nothing; while I'm still on pureed food and 5-600 calories a day. They aren't "flying" anywhere.

Any words of wisdom?:wink:

Certainly! I think your surgeon is right and that you're doing great! I also agree with Phyllser that you are probably not eating enough. As I understand it, you are in a knind of "neutral phase" of not gaining or losing until your first fill. You are supposed to be healing and maybe just losing a little bit. Please don't get discouraged. I was banded on 5/22 and have lost about the same as you. I have taken this opportunity to eat healthier foods and turn my whole family on to better quality eating. Tonight I got take-out Chinese and asked for everything to be cooked with minimal sauce and low oil. I did not tell my husband or kids. They didn't even notice except for saying that the food tasted "fresher." This is the beginning of a life change. Enjoy your journey to wellness. We are all here for you!:smile:

[Jersey Girl 0]

Well, we are packed and ready for DH's gastric bypass tomorrow. Please keep us in your prayers. I think his surgery is in the early afternoon so it will be a long day. I will check in when we get home.

Best wishes, patience, and prayers for a successful bypass for DH. It's a differnt path to the same goal. Get ready to look after each other! :wink:

[livn4jesus 0]

Raw: Welcome and visit here often. This is a great group of people on this board. I would have never been able to lose the weight i did without the support of this board and wonderful christian ladies. Keep your calories around 900-1000 cals and you will do great. Keep coming back here though and read as much as you can. This was a life saver for me. You're in my prayers

[livn4jesus 0]

Char, Hows your DH? How did the surgery go? I'm praying for him.

[livn4jesus 0]

Oregon: I am soooooooo sorry to hear about your dad. I lost my father very suddenly a long time ago. As each day passes you will learn to cope and it becomes tolerable, but it's never OK. My dear father has been gone 24 years and to this day I miss him. Cherish your memories and you'll carry him with you.

My prayer for you, is that God will wrap his loving Fatherly arms around you and give you peace.

[Charlene K 1]

livn..........we are leaving now.He should have surgery early this afternoon. I will check in when we get home on thurs night or friday.

[lynnt1215 1]

livn..........we are leaving now.He should have surgery early this afternoon. I will check in when we get home on thurs night or friday.

All the best. Keeping you in my prayers..

[Charlene K 1]

All the best. Keeping you in my prayers..

Well, we are back home......no surgery. DH got all set up to go in and then Dr. Davis noticed an abnormality in his blood. He did more blood work and his levels were such that he was at risk for bleeding. So, now, he is going to a blood doctor and get to the source of the problem. Dr. Davis said in many cases he can give a medicine that will normalize the blood problem.

So, we headed out to eat. After being on a shake diet for two weeks he could not eat much. Welcome to our world! Thanks for the prayers and encouraging words. We will do this again.........hopefully this summer.

[IndioGirl55 32]

Well, we are back home......no surgery. DH got all set up to go in and then Dr. Davis noticed an abnormality in his blood. He did more blood work and his levels were such that he was at risk for bleeding. So, now, he is going to a blood doctor and get to the source of the problem. Dr. Davis said in many cases he can give a medicine that will normalize the blood problem.

So, we headed out to eat. After being on a shake diet for two weeks he could not eat much. Welcome to our world! Thanks for the prayers and encouraging words. We will do this again.........hopefully this summer.

OMW What a pain !!!! But glad they found it before surgery - 2 week shakes for zip - Ugh

Enjoy the meal !!!!