girly831

NEED HELP! I had lap band almost 3 years ago and was not taking any meds. When I finally got around to getting my blood work done, it was all too high. Started taking metformin again, which did not work to lower my levels. Then I added Januvia, which did not work at all. Stopped that and started Glimeperide which made my gain about 10lbs very quickly. I was so frustrated I went back to my PCP and we are trying Byetta. Still I have not lost any weight and am very frustrated. the last time I saw my Bariatric Surgeon he told me he did not want to adjust me any further because I'm already at 9.5cc and I have an 11cc band. what are you guys eating to maintain sugar and lose weight?

I think I may have a slippage as well, I had a rib out of algnment that was put back in place by my chiro. About 2 weeks later I have been having what feels like stomach spasms, I can eat fine, no reflux just some back pain along with the spasms. What is the process if the band has slipped?

I actually am no longer weighing 2 x day. I have been on a very long plateau and have now started back on metformin, zocor and lisinopril. I have been having a really hard time losing, I have gained a good 5 lbs instead. Very frustrated, still working out 5x week for about 45 minutes and still no losing. Need some advise!!!

Back on Metformin for about 2 weeks now. Scale has still not moving for almost a year now. Getting very frustrated!!!! Band is almost at full capacity, I have an 11cc band. WTF!!!

Gov. Christie had the same surgeon as I did, Dr Richard Boorse. In Allentown, PA at LVH, he was even on the news last night. Good Luck to him!

I'm addicted to weighting myself everyday also. At the gym every morning before workout and after workout without sneaks...yes it is diffrent. My email is christine_gicking@glic.com. I'd love to join. Today 158.8

I'm taking for Diabetes Type 2

Anyone taking Metformin think it is helping them with weight loss?

How do you take the apple cider vinegar? I would think it would not agree with your stomach...

You are doing great! I haven't lost that much. I was banded on October 5, 2011. I finally hit the 25lb lose mark. It has been sloooooooow. Since I started the pre-program I have lost a total of 32lb. What is your secret? What are your typical meals for the day?

readytolose50

Down 1lb since challenge started!!!

Just checking in to find out how my other fellow October 2011 bandsters are doing...

Name, real or screen~ Christine Goal weight for July 31st~160 Weight on July 1st~163 Age~44 Dietary goal for July~1200 calories or less per day Exercise goal for July~at lease 4 days week Personal goal for July~5 lb loss Date banded~10/06/2011 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~32lbs What is your favorite 4th of July activity~ fireworks

I usually only eat half as well.

My favorite is Clif Builder Bar Chocolate Mint. It tastes like a candy bar and 20gms of protein.

How many cc's do you have?

I was banded October 5, 2011 and have lost almost 25lbs. I already have 8.5cc in my band and the scale has not moved in 2 months. I knew it would be slow due to my diabets and low BMI of 35 when I started. But I'm getting a little frustrated. I know it will happen I just wish it would be a bit quicker. I just haven't hit my "sweet spot" yet and I need another fill.

I had LapBand by Dr Boorse on October 5, 2011 and have done great. I ahve lost almost 25lbs since surgery. I would highly recommend Dr Boorse. Good Luck. I am in the Allentown area, keep in touch.

Was banded Oct 4 go on my first fill on Nov.14 and is ready cause I have no restriction and I find myself eating alot I was banded on October 5, at my last appt I was down another 10lbs. A total of 18lbs since being banded!!! Doctor said he did not want to give me a fill since I have been doing so well. Eating very small meals and really have no appetite. I hope that lasts. Down another lb since Dr vist on 11/08/11!!! Good luck to you.

My one month post op was November 5 and I am also down 20lbs!!! Has appointment with surgeon yesterday and he did not give me any fill since I was doing so well. I really don't have much of an appetite and have stuck with my meal plans very well. Small meals and lots of water. Very excited about how well I am doing. Maybe you need to eat more protein. Good luck and keep up the good work, it will pay off.

I was banded on October 5, I am down 16lbs already! How are you doing?

How are all the October bandsters doing? I am down 24lbs since I started the program. Feeling great!!!

Doing well. Already down 9lbs since surgery. Pretty good for me. Started mushees on Wednesday after my post op visit with Dr. Seem to be doing well with them. Really don't have much of an appetite. This is really about getting healthy for me, no more shots of insulin or pills. Only one med now is for HBP. Taking chewable vitamins, calcium and vitamin C. Breakfast today about 4 oz of Boost high protein vanilla and cream of chicken soup. lunch was a scrambled egg with cheese in a cup. Not sure yet what's in store for dinner yet. Signing off til tomorrow. Good luck to all you other October bandsters!