lapbanddaddy

I was banded on friday January 7th, 2011 in a small town in Central California. I'm 41-years old married with a wonderful wife and two daughters, whom I love more than life itself. Yet afraid and unsure, I knew this life-band was my very last hope. My current stats to-date are putting hopeful thoughts back into my life, I'm actually starting to smile once again. Pre-op 282lbs 11 days post-op 251lbs down 30lbs. These first 11 days have been interesting to say the least. One interesting fact that I wasn't prepared for was the continuing shoulder pain I experience after doing my daily treadmill workout. I'm aware of the pain related to the Anastasia relating to the surgery that can last a couple of days. This is different, it's painful and I really hope it's not something that hangs around for to long. Honestly, if I had to live with this pain in order to continue using the band, no question! absolutely I would! My appetite has diminished beyond my expectations, and for that I'm grateful. I'm already introducing tiny pieces of white chicken as I feel my body really needs the nutrients. Religiously I'm consuming 3-4 large Protein drinks throughout the day. I have also started two sessions of treadmill per day, burning roughly 300-400 calories per session. I feel like nothing can stop me now! I'm ready for this life changing experience. It's time to hold on really tight. God bless all strugglers! I love you all! C.J. P.S. Looking forward to loving mirrors again, soon real soon!

HELLO EVERYONE! I WANTED TO MAKE MY FIRST POST, AND TELL EVERYONE HOW MUCH SUCCESS I'M HAVING WITH THE "BAND-AID". I'M TWO WEEKS POST-OP AND I'M DOWN A FRIGHTFUL 32LBS. I'M A 41YR MALE MARRIED WITH CHILDREN, MY STARTING WEIGHT WAS 285LBS AND TODAY I WEIGHED IN AT 253LBS. I WANT TO TELL EVERYONE WHOM HAS STRUGGLED WITH WEIGHT TO PLEASE KEEP SMILING AND CONSIDER THE "BAND-AID" AS A TOOL, THAT HAS IN A SHORT TIME TRULEY CHANGED MY LIFE. I LOVE YOU ALL! goodlookindad