Banded in october--updates please

[pipedoc 0]

tommarow's 7th month for me, down 92lbs since surgery, and 105lbs total so far! could not be happier! hope to loose another 22-32lbs before all is said and done. I am now down to my weight of 1988 and have not and will not deprive myself of anything. I eat chocolate, cheesecake and ice cream whenever the urge hits! I have learned it is not the type of food but the portion that counts. I am workin out of town and have limmited intenet right now so my response might be slow, but I would do it again in a heartbeat!!!!!!!!!:confused:

[LeighaMason 19]

Wouldnt it be fun to have a lapband party where you have to wear clothes from the year when you last weighed your current weight? (ex. pipedoc is at his 1988 weight, I am at my 1994 weight)

[Soexcited 64]

My husband was banded in October and I was banded in November ... we are both doing great! He's doing soooooo awesome, pulling out clothes that he hasnt had out since high school and they fit! We love our bands!

[altopower 1]

Hi fellow Bandsters! I was banded on 10/29/09, so just passed my 8 month mark post-op. I've lost just under 60 lbs with the band; the rest came off with WW before surgery.

The loss rate is slowing down but I'm still losing inches and things are redistributing around the body. A month ago I signed up with a personal trainer at the gym, and we've been working exclusively in the pool, since I have big knee problems. It feels good to move more.

Best news is that I no longer have sleep apnea! I started having sleeping difficulties in early January and it took a long time to get a new sleep study scheduled. I figured I needed to have the pressure adjusted because of the weight loss, but it never occurred to me that the apnea would be completely GONE! Needless to say I'm thrilled.

I'm 1.3 lbs away from breaking 200 lbs for the first time in 30 years. Should be in time for my birthday on 7/24 (I have a conference to go to first, so who knows).

How's everyone else doing?

[Astrasmom 1]

Hi fellow Bandsters! I was banded on 10/29/09, so just passed my 8 month mark post-op. I've lost just under 60 lbs with the band; the rest came off with WW before surgery.

The loss rate is slowing down but I'm still losing inches and things are redistributing around the body. A month ago I signed up with a personal trainer at the gym, and we've been working exclusively in the pool, since I have big knee problems. It feels good to move more.

Best news is that I no longer have sleep apnea! I started having sleeping difficulties in early January and it took a long time to get a new sleep study scheduled. I figured I needed to have the pressure adjusted because of the weight loss, but it never occurred to me that the apnea would be completely GONE! Needless to say I'm thrilled.

I'm 1.3 lbs away from breaking 200 lbs for the first time in 30 years. Should be in time for my birthday on 7/24 (I have a conference to go to first, so who knows).

How's everyone else doing?

Congratulations on your success.

All together with the pre-liquid diet I have lost 101lbs. Since surgery I have lost 91lbs. I feel awesome. I am 4lbs away from ONEDERLAND. I haven't been there since 1987. I no longer have sleep apnea. I to went in thinking I would need a pressure adjustment and was told that I no longer have sleep apnea. After living on that CPAP machine for 5 years. You have NO IDEA how good it is to sleep without it.

My weighloss has also slowed down but I am losing inches as well. I went from a size 26 to a 14. Almost ready to move into a size 12. Some of my tops I have to wear a size 8.

I do exercise but I'm not a fanatic. I walk alot. I exercise alot at home with my Wii and with exercise video's on the TV. I would LOVE to get my bike out and ride but it's been too hot and the darn green heads are murder this year.

As I tell everyone, I have lost a complete person on the outside but I have gained a person on the inside. My self-esteem is much better. I actually feel good about myself which I haven't in many years. And it's wonderful when people tell you, "You look awesome. I almost didn't recognize you." I have to admit the attention is worth the entire process.

I hope everyone else is doing well???

[AlienBandit 10]

since my last post here in December so much has changed. my doc found erosion in Feb and I had the band removed. I am happy to say that in the 5 months I have been band free I am finally getting a new band on Saturday!

Luckily I havent gained any weight since Feb that is a huge miracle, mostly thanks to my doc who insisted I get a balloon placed in my stomach.

I can't wait to start losing weight again! I am only 10 kg from my goal weight:)

[Stacy1980 0]

Today is an incredible day for me. As of this morning, I weigh under 200 lbs! I have not seen 19# since i was 15 years old and i am sooo happy.

[LeighaMason 19]

I am 8 pounds from goal! It took 18 days to lose the last pound so I am really going to have to work to be at goal by October 20th. I think I can, I think I can, I think I can,...

[cindylou00 0]

I was banded on Oct 23, 2009, I have had 4 fills and lost 88lbs. thus far. Iam sch for a appt for another fill today. Iam alittle scared to get it as I fear being to tight would never want that but, I've been stuck at this point for well over a month. I have about 20lbs more to go to be at goal. Hope to be very close by my anniversary date.

Hope everyone else is doing great! would love to hear updates!

[MoniqueD 8]

Hello Everyone!

I was banded on 10/20/09 and am 5 days from my one-year Banniversary!!! To date, I've lost 80lbs.... Since surgery, I've lost 35lbs... I sometimes feel like that's not enough in a year but.... it's more than I would have done on my own... I love my band... Although she gives me problems..... She keeps me on track and doesn't let me stray too far..... I have to say it again.... I love my band.

[altopower 1]

Congrats on your loss, Monique! But mostly on being able to stick with it and being happy with yourself and your progress. It's not always easy, especially when things slow down and we want it to all come off and get to goal ASAP.

But it takes time for our heads to catch up with the actual physical changes, to be able to recognize ourselves in the mirror and really understand how much we've changed on the inside and out.

I'm celebrating with you - my own surgiversary is 10/29

[aghealthy 15]

Hello all October 2009 Bandsters....

I hope the past year has been a success for you. My year anniversary was 10/22/2010 and I have lost a total of 68lbs. The past 2 months I have maintained so going in to see doctor tomorrow. I have made progress and have learned a lot! It has been a very stressful year at work and for the first time in 7 years, I was able to lose or maintain my weight. I think that is progress.

I have 38 pounds to go and I think this is the next phase of the learning process. Getting to your goal weight and probably hitting some struggles since it has been a year since being banded.

Anyone have some good suggestions to get past the plateau and reach your goal weight? Would love to hear from you.

Have a great day everyone!

Edited November 1, 2010 by aghealthy

[bargaingranny 0]

I was banded on Oct 15, 2009 weighing in at 215lbs.

I now weigh 155. I've lost 60 lbs. in 11 months.

I love my band (most of the time). It's been a challenge to learn a new way of eating after 55 years.

I would really love to lose another 15 lbs. It's slowed down so much for the past 2 months.

I could get a fill but I'm afraid of getting over-filled. That's when the problems come. I'm pretty tight. can't eat before noon, and I'm so glad to be maintaining and losing sloooowly.

My goal is size 8 jeans !!

any ideas?

[cruzlady 0]

I wa also banded 10/2009-- have lost a little over 60#

another 60 to go.

I had a fill 11 dyas ago and am considering a 7 hours drive to get a partial unfill. Since the fill I am sliming, no matter what I consume, even gatorade will not stay down.

I have massive heartburn and I am miserable .

All I can suggest is step up your xercise routine - or add something new to your routine.

Good Luck !!

[Tanyad71 0]

Its October..Just wanted to see how all my fellow bandsters are doing 2 yrs later. As for me, not so well. Ive slipped my band or prolapsed as I am starting to think after reading other stories. I go back for a fill on the 10th and hopefully I wont have any problems like i had for the past few months.