Lapbandster

Cool story!

Wow, that Mistress of yours! She's tough on you! Reminds me of this http://www.rottenecards.com/ecards/Rottenecards_87266598_6smgsrzm6j.png

So I want to buy a device that will count my calories, track my activity/fitness levels and monitors heart rate (for accurate calorie measuring) The Fitbit doesn't monitor heart rate and how could it track my activity level while i'm, say, riding a bicycle? Is there a good device out there other than the fitbit?

Honestly, I didn't notice anything till I lost 40 lbs BUT, everyone else saw it! It was nice getting compliments I really started noticing when I would shop and not have to buy sized 20-22, but rather 14-16 My biggest regret is not taking pictures of myself before surgery for comparison

Did you buy a heart rate strap separately? or does this device monitor heart and caloric burn on it's own? I see it on ebay for 159.00 on ebay and free shipping! i think I will get it! Is this something I can wear all day?

Isn't that the most awesome feeling!!?? As others have said, keep one pair of your largest pants so you can try it on throughout and see how far you've come!

Yah were here for you! Good luck!

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/chris-christie-undergoes-major-weight-loss-surgery-115300442.html

Today I was browsing the site and I noticed an ad that showed a picture of a woman's (extremely large) rear end with the words "give ugly girls a chance, they need love too!" (website: f-sluts.net) uhhh... I was kinda offended!! I quite frankly would expect more class from a website like this

Personally I would see another gastro doc As mis73 has stated, he likely doesn't understand the band

Name, real or screen~ Lapbandster Goal weight for May 31st~ 180 Weight on May 1st~188 Age~ 24 Dietary goal for May~ Eat 5 proper meals! no snacking... Exercise goal for May~ go to gym 3-5x/week Personal goal for May~ Buy new clothes! Date banded~ 8/17/12 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 56 lbs

I just posted this too! It's very cool Especially that he's so open about it

My doctor told me that the way the pouch stretches is if you get stuck for a long period of time and the food just sits in your pouch. A little stuck episode isn't bad, just if you stay stuck for a long period of time. Thats what my doc saud, but every doc varies a bit...

Any other celebs/famous people with bands?

Wow, I'd also be bummed out! Next time just tell him that if he has nothing positive to say about your weight loss then he should keep his mouth SHUT!

Love this!

Interesting... When I saw the ads I was on a public computer (at work) Very interesting....

It's really hard! In the past I used to hate dating and getting all "dolled up". I thought this would magically change once I lost the weight, but now i'm down nearly 60 lbs and still struggle. I always feel insecure and still feel like the "fatso" I still wear clothes that are too big on me, and get nervous shopping (I remember with shame how I used to shop in the oversized sections of stores or shop at specialty stores like lane bryant for big clothes ) It takes time for our minds to adjust to our new bodies and behave accordingly. I am very confident that given time, we will start feeling more comfortable with our new looks!

I also LOVE that I know longer have any arch pain in my foot!

Whooo hooo!!

Feel better!

What has been trying to come? your menstrual cycle? Has it always been irregular? It could be that your body is still shocked from the anesthesia

How can a website like this get hacked??

Interesting thread! I have band, but never had bypass I enjoy reading this because it makes me appreciate my decision GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!