amyloveslou

Thanks for the input. I think im going to stick wiith what I got. I havve to talk to the doc about being to tight.i dont belive I am because I have always had this problem with meat n the band... Ty Amy

has anyone thought about getting the lap band removed and going with the sleeve???? i am VERY happy with what the band has done for me,but... i get stuck episodes ALL the time for hrs at a time. i cant eat meat. All of my protien is coming from shakes and cheese sometimes beans.... i go to my Doctors appointment on wed and was going to bring this up to him. just trying to get some input first thanks, Amy

Amy checking in down 1•5 im not going to hit my goal but the scale is going down!!!

What was your size before the band? Details......how long have u had ur band?

Larry thats so funny u should share it with us on you tube!!! Your wl is awsome.... Have a safe trip

Wow...how do u get in so much protein

i think this is one of those things you have to try for your self to see what works. i am 7 months out and I tried what other people were doing and I found less then 1,000 I wouldnt lose anything... so i got it down to 1,200 and it works for me.... like I said everyone is diffrent ! most of my calories are in my protien shake in the am and then the rest of the day is light. i cant eat meat not my choice... so I have to drink my protien ... good luck and just try out diffrent calories and you will soon find what works for you ... Amy

thanks joan, I never looked at it that way. I also was banded dec 13/10 I started at 287 im 217 now =70 I want to be 150 that leaves me 67 left ! Thanks for making me look at this in aa diffrent light

Sorry im late been working 14 hr shifts n it helped down 2 lbs 217!!! Thanks Larry Amy

dr neff is thru kennedy I looked up docs in the area and then called and went to there meetings to hear about them and there staff. Dr neff was the only doc that i had a consult with that does his own fills and every appt you see him. I liked that . i didnt go to meet with dr goldstein only because i didnt want to use virtua ( my x's wife and family work there) didnt want any problems.... I dont know how your doc does things but some questions are 1) does he do before liquid diet, if so how long 2) what type of band is he using and how much does it hold 3) does he start out with fluid in the band and if so how much? 4) when does he do your first real fill? these are just some questions i found over the site and I used when i met with the doc so i knew... belive it or not i started with 1/2 cc in my band after surgery and lost quicker then some who went thru band hell.... that when after the surg you have no restriction because the doc wants you to heal up and so your just the same as you were before the surgery ... if you know in advance you can trick your brain !

I used dr marc neff he has meetings once a month he does all of his fills by flurio and its very percise. I havnt meet anyone that had band failure. feel free to email me

hey Im from SJ too !!! i just got the band done Dec 13th 2010 I asked my doctor about the sleeve and band. i have meet a lot of people who had the bypass and gained ALL of the weight back. i wanted the sleeve but was wayyy to scared back then... now i kind of wish i did it...but i am doing well... not at good as some but who had it the same time as me but i have only had 2 fills and they were small...i am going back for a fill this month. good luck and you can always email me amyloveslou@yahoo.com best of luck.... when is the date ? amy

I had a friend who i meet through my docs office who got the sleeve the same day as i got the band we were in waiting room together and recovery room together and in the same room afterwards... we were about 20 lbs diffrence before surgery she has hit her 100 lbs loss at 6 months and i did not.... my doc says the band is a much slower rate then the sleeve. i was too scared of the sleeve at the time but with all of the stuck food and sliming I would have the sleeve done if I had the chance. I am very happy with what I have lost so far but its a lot harder then the sleeve good luck !!! Amy

OMG !!!!!!!!!!! people are soooo stupid !! this is one of the HARDEST things I have ever done !!!! ahhhh stupid ppl !!

i like going to Arie... they have nice bras that arnt to $$ and last well.... I started at a 44 f and i am down to a 40 d !!!! i hated haveing watermellons now I have cantlopes !!

when I get stuck it happens right away but I have read on here a lady who didnt know she had something stuck for 2-3 days but was having pain... scary thought

Amy checking in down .5 218.5 Thanks

Amy checking in down .5 218.5 Thanks

dave..... i am so glad i read this post !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have a hard time eatting my throat gets sooo dry I am going to try this tomorrow... thank you for posting Amy

Congrats !!! that is AWSOME>>>>> I cant wait !! i am heading there I can smell the onederland !!! thanks for the story makes us motivated

Larry that looks AWSOME !!! nice job !

Congrats to meet your goal in less then a year !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am trying for that ....i want to be a size 10 by christmas and i am a 16 now .....

I love popcorn I have a weird special bowl that makes my popcorn so no oil or butter. just put the kerrnels in and put the special lid on and its like air pop.... I eat it all the time great fiber !! i did go to the movies and couldnt eat the popcorn because I hate that fake butter crap and salt on it... my taste buds are changing a LOT !! ice cream is another I use to eat a half gallon my self now it makes me sick !!! this band is the BEST thing i have ever done for my self !! good luck !

Name, real or screen~Amy Age~39 Weight on July1st~219 Goal Weight for July 29th~209 Exercise Goal for July~walk at least 30 mins aday Dietary Goal for July~track EVERY thing I eat ! Personal Goal for July~be happy Date Banded~dec 13th 2010 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~ 68 lbs and 45 inches