kman95

He was my surgeon through true results in houston. I'll be glad to answer any questions you have. Surgery date was 12/14/11 lost over 200 lbs. so far!

I have lost 221lbs. Was banded 12/15/11.

I went from 5X to L. 58 waist to 36. 420lbs to 199lbs in 11 months. Best thing I have ever done!

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Keep busy. I go fishing on my day off from work. Sitting around watching tv is a thing of the past for me. Good luck!

I was 420 6' 0 ft.... Had my surgery on 12/14/11 .... at my check up last month I was down to 213. It is absolutely possible for larger people to succeed with the band! Good luck.

I have appointments once a month to check my progress and determine whether a fill is necessary.

I'm 9 months out and have never eaten bread, pasta, or rice. Wasn't part of my surgeons post op diet. His suggestion was high protein, low carb low, sugar diet. I only deviate from that every 7 to 10 days when I will "shock" my system with foods it isn't accustomed to.

I went to true results Houston in the medical center. I was banded on 12/14/11 by doctor hollis. They are great before the surgery and more importantly with the after care. I still go once a month to get checked out and filled up if necessary. If you have any questions just ask.

Like everyone else has suggested walking will help. I paced back and forth on my back patio once an hour for ten to fifteen minutes.

Try sugar free popsicles.

When I have to eat something between meals I opt for sugar free jello or turkey jerky. both are low calorie snacks. Sometimes I think just chewing on the jerky for a while makes the hunger go away.

Would have done it when I was younger.

Whenever I'm tempted to eat something that I know will not help in my weight loss I remind myself that I let an almost complete stranger (credentials set aside for these purposes) stab me in the abdomen 5 times and wrap a piece of plastic around my stomach. I know it is crude and simplistic but it works for me.