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I was banded on 4-6-11 and have lost 114.5 lbs!

Today is 1 year since I had my surgery. I have lost 102.5 lbs. This is the best thing that I could have done for myself! Woohoo!

Thank you everyone! If I can do it so can all of you! Best of luck to you all!

So very happy! Just had WI and I lost another 4.5lbs to bring my grand total to 98 lbs lost! This is the best thing that I ever did for myself! Come on 100!!!!!!!!

Thanks. I wish that my doctor had prescribed them from the time of my surgery. My mother had her gall bladder removed when she was about 50 so I guess I might have developed them anyway.

Hi everyone! Today I had an ultrasound to determine the reason for my elevated liver enzymes. I have gall stones. I kind of thought I might since I have had all the symptoms of of an attack since August. I initially thought that it was very bad gas that just wouldn't go anywhere but they have gotten progressively worse. Anyway my doctor has prescribed actigall (ursodiol is the generic). I will be seeing him next friday to discuss my options but I'm pretty sure that it will surgery. My question to you all- has anyone else had gall bladder issues after banding? And is it ok to open up the capsules and mix the drug w/ applesauce? The pills are pretty big and I'm worried about them getting stuck. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for your input. I have Spanx but I was looking for something cheaper. I also tend to wear all cotton and they don't really hold you in but they are comfortable

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!

Hi everyone! I hope that you don't find this a stupid question but here goes- does anyone have any suggestions for supportive underwear (not Spanx) that are comfortable and will really help suck in my belly. I have the dreaded droopy apron thing going on and as I'm losing weight I really would love to look a bit flatter and not so jiggly. I really appreciate any suggestions that you might have.

Thanks!

I was nervous too but I have to say it was so much better than I could have imagined. I went in at 6, surgery was at 7 or so and I was on my way home at 12. I had hardly any pain. It almost was as if I didn't have anything done. I know that everyone is different but that was my experience. Good luck to you! Just remember to do everything that they tell you to do. That will be to your benefit.

Best ting I ever did! I'm so happy that I made the decision almost 1 year ago to start the journey to get the Lap-Band. I have lost 60.5 lbs since my surgery on April 6th (4 months yesterday). I feel great! When I was on WW it took me almost a year and a half to lose 65 lbs.

I use the EAS whey protein. I bought a 5lb bag at BJ's for $28.00. I also use the Syntrax Nectar which I bought at the Vitamin Shoppe for $32.00. My doctor also wants me to get my protein from food but to use the protein shakes as a supplement for those times when I might not reach the optimum amount. Probably for the 1st 2 years post-op at the very least.

I use the EAS whey protein. I bought a 5lb bag at BJ's for $28.00. I also use the Syntrax Nectar which I bought at the Vitamin Shoppe for $32.00. My doctor also wants me to get my protein from food but to use the protein shakes as a supplement for those times when I might not reach the optimum amount. Probably for the 1st 2 years post-op at the very least.

Good evening everyone. I came across this thread and I just had to post.I was diagnosed with Hashimotos in January 2008 ( I believe that I probably always had a sluggish thyroid but that it was finally pushed into hypothyroidism when I went through chemo from Jan to April 2007. Anyway when I met with my surgeon he tried to steer me towards getting the bypass b/c with my Hashimotos it would be slower to lose weight and I would have to work much harder at it. told him I was willing to to do that with the band. So on April 6th I was banded and so far I have lost 41 lbs (includes the 13 lbs I lost pre-op from liquid diet). I had a fill on May 24th of 3cc. I am currently on 75mcg synthroid. I will be seeing my endo this coming friday. BTW according to my endo if your levels are in the normal range than you should have no problem losing weight. I so hope that my WL keeps going along as it has.