Workinprogress01

I have lost 47 pounds so far. It will happen when you least expect it.

Sleeved 3/5/14 at Presbyterian hospital. Best decision every.

I would do it again and the same way. Surgery was 3/5 down 40 pounds so far and feel great!

I'm 2 1/2 weeks sleeve and I have the blues too. Weight is coming off, but I MISS food. You never look at food again. It's extremely hard when you still have to cook for your family or even when you go out. I know I will get out this funk but never could imaging this. We will survive! Lol

I wish someone told me you would never ever really enjoy food again.

I'm so excited that I got my approval today. Surgery for 3/5. Question is it important to exercise right away for best results?

Thanks all for the reply.

I live in the same area. With your great success maybe we could be friends on here.

Hey jetdeck!

You're the first person I've met in my area with the band :huh2: I live in Exton. I got banded by Dr Ren 3 years ago, dropped about 100 lbs and got stuck there. never had any support groups around, and other doctors are completely unfriendly towards me in the Phila area to even do an adjustment.

I just decided it's time to kick the last 50 lbs out and called around creation to get a local doc...my band is great, no complications except I have been eating Cookies and crap and not losing - but they won't take me. I went back to Dr. Ren and you know what? I'm sticking with her. She's just amazing, isn't she? So inspirational. And motivational. I got my fill last week and BOOM lost 8 lbs :cool2: Can't wait to get to the end.

It would be great to know someone locally - I feel completely isolated!

Tell me about your band!

kate

:DDec 1 is my suregery date. We are going to have a new year to started fresh and get to are goal.

I agree

Well,we are adding to the December binders! Busy holiday season this year. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Birthdays (roe roe 11/17, me 11/29). But the big celebration will be starting a NEW year on he way to healthier us.

Steve

I just join the gym (yeah me) but I feel like there is to much to loss without the help of a trainer. Has anyone loss weight with a personal trainer and if sowas it worth the money? or is this something I can acheieve myself. Please help am totally confused.

I just join the gym (yeah me) but I feel like there is to much to loss without the help of a trainer. Has anyone loss weight with a personal trainer and if sowas it worth the money? or is this something I can acheieve myself. Please help am totally confused.

Wow am sorry to hear this. I hope all is well with your job. I will not judge you because who am to judge, but I can understand, were your coming from. Keep your head up and learn from this mistake I will take my own advice too.

Thanks all

I have chosen to have my surgery at university of Penn. The doctor I have chosen is Dr. Kenric Murayama. Has anyone had surgery by him and if so what was his work like?

I just went to my first meeting 08/23, I have an appointment with my doctor 09/16. What happens on the first visit with the physician and were do we go from here?

I just went to my first meeting 08/23, I have an appointment with my doctor 09/16. What happens on the first visit with the physician and were do we go from here?

this is the reason why I have choosing to have this weight loss surgery for the same reason you just explain. I will keep everyone posted step by step.

I am 36 and it took me over a year of contemplating getting the ban before I finally did it. I was nervous and scared to have surgery, but I also wanted to be there for a long life to watch my kids grow up. My dad has had a stroke and 2 heart attacks, high blood pressure and diabetes, and I knew if I didn't do something, I would be right there too someday. I don't regret it at all. best decision I ever made, but it was my decision, no one else's. You are the only one who can decide. Write out a list of the pros and cons of getting banded or staying overweight and unhealthy.

Wishing you the best luck!

I am 36 and it took me over a year of contemplating getting the ban before I finally did it. I was nervous and scared to have surgery, but I also wanted to be there for a long life to watch my kids grow up. My dad has had a stroke and 2 heart attacks, high blood pressure and diabetes, and I knew if I didn't do something, I would be right there too someday. I don't regret it at all. best decision I ever made, but it was my decision, no one else's. You are the only one who can decide. Write out a list of the pros and cons of getting banded or staying overweight and unhealthy.

Wishing you the best luck!

I have decide to go through with Lap-Band surgey, and am very excited I have my first meeting 08/20. I weight 291 and my BMI is not good for me a 28 yrs women. Can someone tell me some good thing about the lap-band and is this the right desicison. I lke to stay positive