Coming Back

[Joe 14]

Hello Everyone

Well its been awhile since I have been on the site so here is a little history. I had the lap-band on 12/13/05. My weight at the time was 320 Lbs,However my highest weight was 362 lbs. I was doing great. Working out everyday and watching what I was eating. I got down to 268 at that on 4/17/06.

I was working out in the morning, my diet was good. Then I had a schedule Change. My work hours now was 8x5..my work out was nothing and my bad habits came back. My doctors visit also decline so I have not had a fill for over a year.

I balloon up to 344 lbs and I hate it. Well its time to get back to work. I e-mailed the PA today and hope to get a fill within two weeks. I planed my work out schedule so hope to comply with it. Now I need to plan my diet.. I will look at the forums to see what Lap banners are eating and hope to follow.

Any support/advice would be appreciated.

Joe

Preview Highest weight: 11/12/04-@ 362 lbs

Start weight:339 Lbs ( Sept 07, 05)

Band date/weight= Dec 13, 05/ 320 lbs

Lowest weight: 268 lbs- 4/17/06

C.W- 344.0 lbs 10/28/09

[Deekel 0]

I can't really offer much advice since I was just banded on Oct 19th, but I can sure offer support! Everyone on here has been great. I noticed you lost quite a bit of weight the first time so I'm sure you will do it again! You just needed to reach a point where you decided for yourself that you are ready to do what you need to and so you will. Best of luck!

[noosagirl 0]

Eat lots of vegies and a couple pieces of fruit day. I know in the States they have a real thing about Protein but focus on fresh produce no prepackaged stuff.

[noosagirl 0]

If you don't have much time to exercise just do weight training. The more muscle you have the faster your metabolism.

[Joe 14]

Thanks Deekel... support is good.. I did not keep up with my fills/ dr office visit.. so make sure to keep up with it...

Thanks noosagirl- I will try the veggies and fruit thing... I have put my program together for weight training and will be heading to the gym on saturday...

That is what help me 2 loose weight the first time to include

treadmill work ... did 1-3 miles a day...

[Libbyjane1976 1]

Way to take control!!! Good luck getting back on track. You can do it!!!

[jujuvee 0]

Hey Joe.... Getting back on track with the band is sure a heck of a lot eassier then without. I start off every morning with a Protein Drink or oatmeal with Protein Powder mixed in and lunch is usually a chicken wrap or shredded bbq chicken in a pita and dinner might be a small piece of meatloaf with brocolli.

I don't concentrate on calories but I do make exercise a priority, 4 times a week.

I only weigh once every 2 weeks and in between meals if I think I'm hungry but not sure if it's real hunger or head hunger I drink a cup of chcken broth and more times then not it keeps me from snacking in between meals...I'm not perfect but I'm determined.

One other thing... Don't feel guilty for falling off plan. Guilt leads to giving up.. So if you have a bad meal just turn around and fix it. If you really want that piece of chocolate eat it and enjoy the heck out of it... But never feel guilty about it..

Good luck and feel free to pm me anytime...

[Joe 14]

Thanks libbyjane 1976 and jujuvee.

Hey Noosagirl- Got to the gym today and did my weight training.

[Joe 14]

Well today ( 11/11/09 ) I made it to the doctors office... I weighted in @ 345 so I had to reset my ticker.. It came out 5 lbs over so I will call my start date today.

My blood pressure was good, no issues there.

I took a look at my chart and my last visit was on 8/5/08 my weight then 287.7 lbs..

Man that hit me.. I could not believe I let myself go that way!

I saw a New PA and she was cool. I told her my issue and she said thats ok, time to start over a new beginning. I thought that was nice of what she said with a 57 lbs weight gain.. After a brief discussion she began to feel for my port but could not find it. She went to get the other PA ( who I have seen before ) and after he saw my chart you would think he would say glad to see you here, instead he says" what happen " I said long story.. That was a turn off... anyway I think she will be my contact person there from now on....They found the port and recovered only 6 cc of Fluid. My last visit he got it up to 9.cc, so it was a little concerning about the 3. 5 cc disappearance. He said hopefully it just demish, but was concern that just maybe I would have a leak. I now have 7cc in my lapband..

I have another appt on 12/2/09 and they will check to see how many CC I have then. I will also attend an aftercare/support class... On is Bariatric essentials ( basically a refresher on what to eat/ how much/etc) and the other is Emotional Eating.. This will be all done on the same day since the doctors office is 1.5 hrs from where I live..

Hope to lose 6 lbs bt next visit!

[meldlc37 0]

Great job Joe for starting it back up again, it could happen to any of us.

Keep us updated on how it's going, I hope you reach your goal. :thumbup:

[Joe 14]

Thanks Mel...

Today is day 2 and feeling good.. Not hungry and no cravings for sweets... Went to the gym and did some weight

training......