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I used Dr. Hoehn from The Bariatric Center of KC.

Hello all,
Have lost 45 pounds up to now. Go for a fill on Monday, which I need as I haven't lost much this month. As I get closer to my goal the weightloss has slowed. I walk 4 miles 7 days a week which has really toned the body. I have had very few stuck episodes and mostly with chicken that I haven't chewed enough. I am happy with my progress and with the band.

What a horrible way to respond to someone who is scared. One day you might need some compassion. I hope you get it when you need it and remember how helpful a compassionate response can be.

What to do you do to work around that? I've never been much of a Breakfast person and can't even tolerate yogurt before 11-12 but my dr keeps saying I'm messing up my metabolism by not eating breakfast...it's driving me crazy. Every now and then I'll try a Protein shake but I can normally get only a few ounces down before I start getting slimy...

Finally went out and bought some shorts and tank tops that actually fit (been in the high 90's here). 31 pounds doesn't seem like much but on my 5'9" body it really makes a difference.
All the walking is paying off in inches which is good as I could eat the siding off the house.I need another fill and it's not till the 11th of July, I think I may have to call and get it moved up. I almost wish I would have one good stuck episode to scare me into not wanting to eat. LOL

Did anybody else feel nothing much from their first fill?
I had my 1st Monday and really don't notice much, I've been really careful this week till today when my tummy said lady I am hungry.
Made my own healthy pizza tonight and enjoyed my piece a lot. That and a fresh nectarine.

My husband bought me a old fashioned schwinn in pink and white with that great seat and I love it, he has one to and it's so fun.
I had to edit this to say his bike isn't pink and white. lol

One of my students said to me today, wow you've lost alot of weight haven't you? "I said to her well thanks you are the first to notice." She grinned at me and said "You look good" That really made my day as I haven't told any of the students at work.

During my second seminar my surgeon said something that really hit home. He said some of us never feel full and it causes us to eat till we fell that way but never do. I very seldom really feel full or if I do it's short lived, Dr. Hoehn said this is why the lap band was developed for those of us that have seldom had that full feeling or it doesn't last long enough. Will power has nothing to do with it...he said the band takes away the physical hunger which in turn helps us to overtime handle the mental hunger. I haven't started the pre diet yet but am already starting to try and train myself into thinking differently about food. I have been asking myself are you eating this because your really hungry or out of habit.
I am like you when it comes to having to work around our jobs to get this done....but I am bound and determined to do this for myself. Something else I am going to do is find a good walking buddy, someone that will be determined as I am and we can help push each other into walking when one of us might not feel like it. I had that 10 years ago before I moved, that is the one thing I did for myself. We talked as fast as we walked but what a great stress reliever and it kept my weight in check. So if there is anyone here from south Overland Park, Ks......I need a good walking buddy!!! lol

Hello,

I am 54 turning 55 five days before my surgery, I guess you could call it a little B-day present. Once I made this decision it has happened really fast, I will be a self pay patient. I was a little nervous over that part but quit reading all the negative aspects and am concentrating on the positive. Of course it helped when my surgeon said " I will take good care of you, don't worry".

I am married with 2 grown boys (27 & 29) one 4 yr old "sweet as pie" grand daughter that I am by golly gonna keep up with. We love Rving and take our 3 small dogs with us.
I am actually looking forward to this challenge. I am the heaviest I have ever weighed and if I don't get control only seeing it get worse. I am the Director of a Cosmetology school of about 170 students. Looking good is important in my field and I am so tired of ordering online because I can't bear to look at myself in that dressing room mirror. Heck, once the weight is gone I won't even have to shop I have a whole wardrope waiting on me. I miss my nice fitting jeans more than anything. Being able to walk in shorts without them riding up the inside of my leg and pulling them down every ten seconds would be nice.

Having this forum to talk to people who are going thru the same thing you are, to me is as important as a strong support system. Nothing compares to being able to talk to or ask someone something and have them understand exactly what your talking about. Finding this forum makes the journey ahead all that more exciting. I have enjoyed reading everyones stories and look forward to visiting with everyone as we progress.

Looking forward to the pre diet as well as getting the band. Sounds silly but biggest worry is being constipated...crazy, huh?