carolann0117

My Dr. recommended that I take Zinc and Biotin in case I noticed hair loss. Might want to check that out with your Dr.

Seems like this is one thing that all of our doctors agree on. My Dr. told me after being banded, I will NEVER EVER drink carbonated drinks again. I was a diet coke addict.... now I'm loving crystal light. I'm not missing the soda.

I would wait until ALL of your incisions are completely healed ~ NO sooner!

SO AWESOME!!!! Congrats!!!!! Feels so GREAT to get into smaller clothes. Yesterday I tried on a shirt getting ready for work and realized it was WAY too big for me. I haven't worn it in awhile...thinking it was going to be too small!! Thank God I had some XL tops already that I keep from a few years ago. I'm starting to build a pile of clothes in the spare bedroom to pack up for the Good Will. I'll need to go shopping soon.

I find my weeks are much more success if I dramaticly reduce my carbs and I walk at least 45 minutes 3X a week. I recently read the book, WHY GET WE FAT" by Gary Taubes. The author makes a point that really hits home. In our parents' and grandparents' days, dieting meant that you cut out deserts, breads and potatoes. In other words, you went on a low carb diet. He also gives the history of how we went away from low carb and made the switch to low fat in the 1960's, with disastrous results. We are far fatter and unhealthier than we have ever been. Taubes is not a medical professional, but a well respected science writer. Why We Get Fat is not a diet book. It is a well-documented insight into how a move back to "old fashioned values" might make us healthier. I know everyone is different, but having problems myself with carbs... I found some helpful information. I don't think I could ever be completely carb free.... but cutting down has helped dropped a little more weight. .... by the way........ I'm feeling MUCH better and active now that I'm cutting down on those carbs.

very sweet!!!

Good post! I'll have to keep this in mind if ever I should find myself in the same situation. Thank you!!

Just had my 2 1/2 month follow up with my Dr. I still have NOT gotten my first fill ~ to my surprise. I told the Dr. that I am now finding that I could over eat if I allowed myself.... and thought that might be a sign I'm ready. However, when they told me that my insurance will not cover a fill until 90 days after my surgery date and that if I got one sooner, it would cost $250. Hmmmmmmmmmm I just found a new motivation for NOT over eating!! I'll just have to hang in there a little longer to save myself the $$. He also told me that he wants me to go back to liquids for 2 weeks after the fill. So... no problem for me to wait. I'm planning a vacation in early April and will wait until I get back to do that fill. I'll just have to keep reminding myself of that plan when I'm finding myself over eating. Anyway, the whole Dr.'s office gathered around me as I was leaving.... some didn't recognize me in that I lost most of my 37 pounds around my face and shoulders. They also snapped a couple of pics for my file. I like that they are keeping pics in my file to also "show" my progress. I guess.... I'm really starting to enjoy this journey now that I'm starting to see some significant results. I know I can do this!!

Angie~ what's the name of the cream you use on your neck and chin?

ditto on KOHLS..... I always seems to find something there..... and their sales are awesome!!!

I'm only 2 1/2 months into my journey and lost most of my 35 pounds around my shoulders and face. Yes.. I've now got only ONE chin, however, I've notice my neck is not looking good. I'm 54 so I guess I should expect some aging! I am dreading what my arms are going to look like when I lose more weight.... a scary thought! Starting to do weights; hopefully that will help.

I'm tracking my food, calories, and exercise on the droid using the Calorie Counter app. It's GREAT!!! It even has a scanner to scan packaged food. Really cool.

I'm in!! Thanx!!!

I noticed that I have a better week if I walk at least 3Xs (tread mill or a DVD) for 45 minutes and seriously cut down on my carbs. I also keep a journal of all my food..... makes me be accountable because I know I could eat MORE. I'm sure you'll be fine... just need to re-focus. What you've lost so far is a SUCCESS!!!

I'm also 5'2" and am trying to stay between 800 - 1,000. My Dr. is OK with my success so far... and still haven't even had my first fill yet. However, I'm now finding it a little more difficult and know I could definitely eat more. Dr. apt on the 12th and thinking I'm going to ask for my first fill.

My problem wasn't being hungry after surgery... it was the week before surgery. I was only allowed "clear" liquids for 8 days before my surgery.... to me............ that was hardest part (Xmas was right in the middle of that!!!). Once I had the surgery... I was gratefully relieved that I WASN'T hungry. It's been over 2 months since my surgery... and really only started feeling hungry a couple of weeks ago. I'm still waiting for my first fill.... which, I am hoping is soon. I'm sure you'll do fine.... just keep focused on how well you're going to do and how GREAT you're going to feel and look!!

I had some trouble with my incisions too. Mine was due to an allergic reaction to the bandages. It was pretty nasty. I still have one that is still in the healing process... but the others are all healed. I do think that picking up a 2 year old might cause some of your problems. Just be sure to be careful with the baby. I'm sure you'll be fine, but if you happen to have a F/U apt with your Dr., be sure to let him know.

I just started reading WHY WE GET FAT by Gary Taubes. Anyone else reading it? Feedback? So far, it's sorta making sense to me.

At work today, someone noticed that my face looks so much thinner... and that my I looked narrower walking down the hall. She had to do a double take before she realized it was me. Yeah!!! Almost a 1/3 toward my goal... Yeah for all of us!!!!

You are NOT the only one. LOL My husband and I were just talking the other day... we agreed that my little poodle needs LapBand!!! LOL It's all my fault. She's having a hard time as I'm trying to limit her Snacks too.

Been told.... drink BEFORE I eat is OK. NO drinking while I'm eating.... and then wait an hour or so before taking more to drink. Reason = the liquid thins out the food... and like mentioned above... you want the pouch to stay FULL as long as possible.

Very inspirational!!! Thank you!

hmmmmmmmmmmm I wonder if we have the same Dr. I was banded on 12/27. Had a visit with him on 2/12 and I thought I would be getting my first fill. He said...so long as I'm losing 1 - 2 pounds a week... he won't do a fill. I need to go 3 weeks without losing any weight before he'll consider it. I think it might be a good thing..... trying to keep my eating habits in check and to make sure I make good choices. I'm down 32 pounds so far... but getting a little nervous because I'm starting to get hungry....and I'm afraid I'll over do it.

I'm glad to see this post. I lost 32 pounds; the bulk of it was lost in January The last 4 weeks or so, it's only been the 1 - 2 pound range per week. I haven't even had a fill yet. Dr. says...so long as I'm losing.... = NO fill and that I'm doing GREAT. I was feeling a little frustrated and was hoping to lose more. So... looking at all of your posts.... I guess I am doing pretty good. :-) Since I don't have a fill, I'm really starting to feel hungry and I'm scared that I'm going to lose "control"!!

I'm keeping my calorie intake between 800 - 1,000 per day and get on the treadmill 3 - 4 times week or do my Leslie Sansone 3 mile walking DVD. I was banded on 12/27/10 and have had NO fills yet. I'm down 32 pounds. My doc says I'm doing great and no fills while I'm still losing 1 - 2 pounds week. I'm honestly a little worried because I'm starting to feel like I could be eating more than I am and feel like it's all will power now... hmmmmmmmmmmm