sweetpea61956

Welcome. everyone is different as to how much of a fill they get, etc. I haven't had a fill...but I am determined to get the weight off and want to wait for fills as long as I can so that when my willpower gives up, I have a backup plan I am thinking the band is going to be awesome to help me KEEP the weight off. For the ticker, click on one and it should take you to the website. Good luck.

does your clinic have support groups? look around for a support group. this site is awesome, but talking to people in person is also awesome. Congratulations and good luck!

be sure to drink lots of water too. if you get dehydrated you will be tired and lethargic. Good luck.

I haven't felt that way but I have read where lots of people have. I had dr appts from January to May when I had surgery so I had a lot of time to prepare my mind. Good luck and hang in there.

I had my surgery on May 26th and have been lucky enough that I haven't had a fill. But even at that I have yet to have a hamburger. They contain a LOT of fat and calories. Write down what you are eating. The band is not going to make you lose weight by itself. You still need to make good choices of what you eat and how much you eat. Good luck.

that is way too awesome! keep up the great work!

Way to go!

I eat at 11:30 every day...don't usually eat anything for breakfast and then eat dinner anywhere from 7:30 to 9:00. On the weekends I find I won't think much about food until 1:30-2:00

Thanks! I don't want fills until my willpower slows down...

Actually my husband has a Suzuki Intruder and we got a great deal on a 1999 Harley Sportster...but..we also bought a Buell Blast.. We figure when I get comfortable on the Blast I can graduate to the Harley.

you can always bbq meats and then chop them small in a food processor

congrats! keep up the good work!

I was taking motorcycle lessons the weekend of Aug 11th...too hot in San Antonio..I got overheated..so now...I will be going back to finish..as soon as it gets under 100 for more than 2 days.lol

Name, real or screen~Karen Age~55 Weight on September 1st~242 Goal Weight for September 29th~232 Exercise Goal for September~going to the gym Monday, Wednesday & Friday Dietary Goal for September~eat slower, smaller bites Personal Goal for September~find a better job Date Banded~5-26-11 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~33 lbs

I would eat more chicken and fish.

I am a new bander, so I can't really help..other than moral support...hang in there. maybe try liquids for a few weeks or at least a couple of meals a day and then the softer food. Good luck and I will be thinking about you!

Sounds like a great trip and successful! Sorry about the horse and the incident that came after..but you did good! Congrats

Congrats! Job well done!

The acknowledgement should be your pride in yourself and your new clothes.! Good luck!

some people may not know if it is ok to say anything. so many people take offense to others mentioning their weight, they think saying nothing is better. I started in Feb at 304 and am at about 243 and people notice ...especially with my clothes being baggy. good luck and congrats!

my doctor didn't set a goal weight...it is up to me. I am 55, 5'5" and want to get between 155 and 170 last time I was 155 I was 18 and 170 I was 21.

Call Aetna and ask them what would you need to do to change surgeons and keep the approval.

like I said contact a lap band center, they may be able to help you.

click on a ticker you like and it will take you to where you need to go

your mom may be like a lot of people...and think that you can only eat 1/2...she doesn't realize that it still takes willpower and that is ok to sometimes over do it...just not on a regular basis. try to let it go and just know you are doing what is best for you. good luck