Crystalapril11

Saw this in a fb post and thought it was hilarious. I've lost a newborn calf. Lol. Happy Monday!

Great job! Congrats

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I have a suggestion. It looks like you’re unable to tolerate dairy products as I am. My taste buds were screwed up before surgery (lol) so, any protein shakes were gross to me. BUT, I did find an alternative that is really great tasting. It’s called “Evolve” Protein Shake. I used this for my 7-day liquid diet before surgery along with aiding in my protein intake post-op. It’s Zero-dairy so it’s a plant based protein shake. You should try it! They sell it at Walmart for about $7.00 for 4 shakes.

During my six months of pre-approval classes through the bariatric center of excellence I went through I learned that with the lapband I will not necessarily feel full. Instead I will fill a restriction and that is my reminder. I weigh and measure my food and I track it. I will have a full cup of turkey chili and I stop. It takes me 20 minutes to feel full. I limit my meal time to 20 munutes and watch my portion and calories. I'm down 10 pounds a month starting in October. For me it takes self discipline. My lapband is only one tool I use.

I was given a card too however I have ordered kids meals before and haven't had a problem. Also, kids meals are generally not very good for you. chicken Strips, mac n cheese, etc. I sometimes just order an appetizer or Soup and salad . I was at a Red Robin's Restaurant and asked the server about a small portion explained why and he lit up like a Christmas tree, he said OMG I had weight loss surgery too and have lost 100 lbs. I told him how proud I was of him and he made some suggestions form the menu for me. I have not had any restaurant refuse my request.

I don't think it's possible. My pants literally fell down at the gym when I was a few months post op.

It is possible to not buy any new clothes though and save a lot of money. Thrifting is great! I bought all of this today for $40. The jeans are great brands - joes, Paige, Hudson, greywire(anthropologie), and jcrew. I buy new underwear and occasionally shoes but everything else is thrifted.

Great job!!

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What was the final thing that you encountered that made you say this is enough? I have had numerous.
1. Leaving a wife and 2 sons, Husbandless and fatherless.
2. Not being able to get on amusement park rides with my sons.
3. Not being able to take my wife to a concert, because i could not fit in a seat.
4. Avoiding restuarant,movie theaters and sports complexes with tiny seats.
For me, walking through a a department store and some little child looking at me like im a alien had to be one the hardest things.
Respectfully,
Joe

I can relate after 2 slips along with unfills. Fighting to lose after each gain. I started at 289 lbs then lost to my all time low 198lbs. Now sitting filled at 241lbs. It sucks!! The weight battle isn't easy. With all this shorten and said I'm trying. In the meantime my husband had the band removed for medical reasons and started at 408lbs got down to 210lbs. Now is at 290lbs. I can't let us fail. We worked way to hard. We have a vacation coming up in March. I'm going to try my absolute best to use the vacation as motivation to get us on track.

I too am trying to start fresh after a couple slips. My fitness pal, Protein intake and measuring.

Can someone please email me a recommendation for a lap band doc in Chicago or nearby suburbs. Crystalde77@gmail.com it's hard finding a new doc but from the bad bedside manner I need to find a new one. Thxs

Well let me start by saying congratulations to those that have succeeded! Let me also take you down a road from Sept 2010 till now. My mother in law who is no longer with us as of Sept 2010 at the age of 59 yrs. She died at around 450lbs. Her average weight was 530lbs or so with a height of 5 foot. One leg was huge and the other not. She didn't leave her house other then by ambulance for over 3 years. She barely could walk to the bathroom. My husband and I would beg her to exercise and walk with our assistance and the depression and anger kept her from trying. It was very very hard watching this whole process since we meet in high school and his mother I felt like was near the same as my mother in some ways. We had already started the lap band and nutritionist process for ourselves before she passed. My husband started at 409lbs and now is at 215lbs banded April 2011. I started at 289lbs and now at 229lbs banded May 2011 after being at 195lbs last Aug 2013 following a band slip gaining fast. It is totally a mind game when a slip happens it's very hard to get back on track. But with all this said it makes me think of how hard it is for those who don't have the fight in them to get past the struggle. RIP Bonnie we love you!

Congrats!!!

Please feel free to keep in contact even private message me if you want I kind of have the same story. Maybe we can encourage each other. My surgery was May 2011 289lbs and I was down to 195lbs. A band slip Aug 2013 up 35-40lbs in a few weeks. Now at 229lbs and still struggling.

Please feel free to keep in contact even private message me if you want I kind of have the same story. Maybe we can encourage each other. My surgery was May 2011 289lbs and I was down to 195lbs. A band slip Aug 2013 up 35-40lbs in a few weeks. Now at 229lbs and still struggling.

Great job!!!!

So useful I loved it thanks

Well let me start by saying congratulations to those that have succeeded! Let me also take you down a road from Sept 2010 till now. My mother in law who is no longer with us as of Sept 2010 at the age of 59 yrs. She died at around 450lbs. Her average weight was 530lbs or so with a height of 5 foot. One leg was huge and the other not. She didn't leave her house other then by ambulance for over 3 years. She barely could walk to the bathroom. My husband and I would beg her to exercise and walk with our assistance and the depression and anger kept her from trying. It was very very hard watching this whole process since we meet in high school and his mother I felt like was near the same as my mother in some ways. We had already started the lap band and nutritionist process for ourselves before she passed. My husband started at 409lbs and now is at 215lbs banded April 2011. I started at 289lbs and now at 229lbs banded May 2011 after being at 195lbs last Aug 2013 following a band slip gaining fast. It is totally a mind game when a slip happens it's very hard to get back on track. But with all this said it makes me think of how hard it is for those who don't have the fight in them to get past the struggle. RIP Bonnie we love you!

I love myfitnesspal! Helped preop as well! I am soooo looking forward to eating some real food. Some variety.

Happy 4th to everyone. Have fun and get lots of exercise today. Blessings!

I'm excited for you. I had a complete unfilled last Aug and gained 35-40lbs. After being down almost 100lbs. I've been going to get little fills since. It sucks but haven't gained since April. Fingers crossed he adds some Fluid on July 2nd and doesn't cancel my appt since they do that at times. It's hard when my husband is down 200lbs and we had our surgeries 2 weeks apart.

Happy 4th to everyone. Have fun and get lots of exercise today. Blessings!

Name, real or screen~ Lisa
Goal weight for July 31st~175.8
Weight on July 1st~179.2
Age~40
City/State~Romeoville, IL
Dietary goal for July~Drink more Water, don't get dehydrated
Exercise goal for July~Walk with my husband to get him going, or run on my own
Personal goal for July~Work on being a better person
Date banded~4/17/12
Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~56lbs
Favorite July Activity? Fireworks

Great success,!

I have the same big ugly problem