Debora Anne

Great job~ :bananadoggywow: [quote name=)' timestamp='1308967495' post='1630454] My heaviest was 268 before going into the doctor. Now I checked and I am down 11 pounds and 3 days post op. 5 pounds lost since surgery!!! (I didn't have a preop diet but tried to loose by excersize to make surgery go better) I hope it keeps up. YEAH 257. I will never see the 260's ever again!!!!!!!

You can all DO THIS~ It does get easier as the days pass and keep THE BIG PICTURE IN MIND - Why youa re doing this - the first step of a new Journey (And it is not forever :bananalama:

Good luck

WOW I definetly research everyone especially a Doctor AMAZING how trusting some people can be

I had lab work, EKG, Chest X-RAY and Endoscopy

Good luck -I am happy for you- WOW A YEAR! You are a strong woman- I do not think I would have lasted that long, patience is certainly not one of my virtues I am just a tad younger than you and your story is soooo similar to mine - I am newly banded and it has been the BEST THING I EVER DID~ :bananajump:

YOU GO GIRL :bananadoggywow:

Congradulations to you~~~ I cant wait till I am at that mcuh loss

I was banded June 8th 2011 - It is a surprisingly EASY process - the liquid diet did not bother me at all after the first couple of days - Probably because I was so EXCITED to finally be on the way to a new life - I have wanted this for so long I never cheated on the liquid diet or any of the rules after surgery - I am currently on muhies (soft foods) and try other solids as I feel I can do (per my doc) I am eating about 500-600 calories a day and NOT hungry, eat my protein first always -I am sure as I get closer to my first fill date that will change however again I have wanted this for so long I do not want to do anything I should not - Hopefully this will all continue long term~I am a newbie and no expert but feel free to contact me anytime with questions - also support

I love Water aerobics 9I just LOVE the water) It is a great work out - If you have an instructor that is good you will get a heck of a work out~ They even use water weights - I have had back surgery and arthritis in my hips - Water actually will make the pain go away~ So I would say GO FOR IT~ OHHHH And it is FUN

These are great ideas~ I travel a TON with my job and these ideas will be great!

So sorry to hear - Remember you are doing this for yoruself and noone else- For every door that closes another opens and everything happens for a reason- Just use this time to gain strengh and focus on YOU~ Of coursed you will miss your friend and maybe over time as you feel better about you success's you will be able to be with each other as freinds

I researched the lap band for 2 years before taking the big step - while researching I also had the opportunity to watch several people (freinds and co-workers) got thru the process ALL have been successful - some with bad episodes but when I speak with them they admit it was a poor food choice or lack of excercise for the most part as to why something did or did not happen that they experienced. Reading the positive posts keep me motivated and encouraged! - the bad ones I use as a WARNING- it helps me to stay on track and make sure I do all the right things to avoid the bad- You need to also remember although some of the bad stories are not the fault of the banded person - In my opionion when you read deeper into some of the bad you will notice the bad things occur because of poor choices on the banded person's part Sorry if I hurt anyones feelings just my 2 cents for whatever it is worth

I was wondering the same thing I am 2 weeks post op and excercise daily and my calorie intake is around 500 -550 per day-- i do feel full when I eat - trying to stick to mushie solids with high protein. Is this going to cause me to stop losing weight?

Where in Texas - yes indeed it is HOT~~~ I swim or use my stationary bike because of the heat-- Good luck on your journey

YOU LOOK FANTASTIC! I am 2 weeks post op and you are an inspiration

Everybody heals differently but I would say if he did the surgery Thursday you could go to work Monday - I have 3 employees that were banded within the last 2 years and they did the same thing - surgery thursday then long weekend -- I work from home, if I am not traveling and was able to work at my home office Friday (of course be careful with responding to emails and phone with pain meds could be an issue

Congrats by day 3 your stomach will adjust and be happy for the most part

Sometimes I skip breakfast if I am not hungry - When I am on the go I will whip up a choc protein shake with half of a small banana or a yogurt adn half a banana (you can eat these if you are in aa rush since they are :sliders: and you have less of a chance of sliming and/or vomit

So how are all you June bandsters doing? I see several of you who have had surgery already....Good luck to those gettign banded this week and next

Congrats on the blodd pressure!! I am a diabetic and have not taken any diabeties meds since on the preop diet-- I can;t wait to go for my first fill alas I have to wait till July 19th Glad to hear youa re doing so well

Gin and Tonic is usually my drink when I do drink-- How does the tonic effect you?

Good for you! Congrats I weigh tomorrow AM it will be interesting to see if I lost since on mushies

I am from TX TOO~ Banded June 8th best thing I ever did - feeling awesome

Totally inacceptable - I was self pay as well and had a hyneria repair and this did not happen to me