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After a rough start of it, I am finally feeling good again. Went to my weekly clinic review and lost 4 more pounds in a week. WhooHoo:, a total of 20# since surgery. Only regret is that I couldn't have done it on my own, but whatever, it's a new beginning and a start to a better live. Thats what matters:)
Lisa

Hi Tressa!
Welcome to the site. i've been here a couple week and I've found it to be very informational as well as inviting. I hope you do, too!
Keep us updated on how your journey goes!
Mis

Hello all,
I finally decided to finally post here..I love love love the support and information on this site. Ive been creeping around for sometime now. I am just getting started with this process. Ive only gotten as far as the Presentaion and this is the 6th one I went to! NOt sure why I attended so many but, I finally chose a Dr. based on information I have researched and also due to the procedure I am interested in (Iband...banded plication). I hope to stay connected and I am sure I will find lots of support here until next time....Keep losing and staying motivated to all that already took that leap. Every moment is a new opportunity to a healthier life....Im excited!

I just wanna say " I FEEL GOOD"!!!!
I am a changed person on the outside, and I am starting to change on the inside within my mind. I had this mentality of the big girl that I was. I am still considered plus size, but totally not on the same level.
I have my wedding photo on my desk at work and lately my new clients have said, "thats a beautiful picture, whos the bride?", " Wow, Is that you?"...and so on... And I'll say that its me, then I see the embarrassment on their faces, or they'll say something polite like, "you were pretty then, but you are beautiful now!"
For someone like me, hearing all these compliments are a little overwhelming, and wonderful for my self esteem.
I am now just embracing the weight loss, because in my mind I still felt fat eventhough my body was shrinking. My hubby is loving it, he actually said that he has a "trophy wife", thats the first time I heard that, it stunned me. Its just giving me motivation to keep going.
My health is GREAT, and I can forsee a brighter future. Now I am ready for the world and I see it in a new light with new possibilities. LapBand is the best thing I have ever done for my self and my family and I get emotional just thinking about it because it saved my quality of life.
I FEEL GOOD
FeFe
Lapband with Plication April 11 2011

I actually eat Lean Cuisine, Smart Ones, or Healthy Choice. They're the perfect portion for us bandsters. I'm having one tonight for dinner even.

I prefer Lose It! It's an incredible app, lets you track not only calories but specific nutrients, weight loss, etc. I love it.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fitnow.loseit&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5maXRub3cubG9zZWl0Il0.

My surgeon recommended Lose it,so that's what I'm using on my android - and I love it. I also have a Fitbit - which automatically downloads info to Lose it. It's a great combo - and if that's not enough, you can download data from the Fitbit to a csv file, and manipulate it any way you want!

This like all weight loss surgery is a tool. I know several people who have had By-Pass and have lost nothing or have gained it back. You will have to change your way of living, the WLS will not do the work, you have to do it. Eat right and exercise are the keys. You will have to change the way you live. Doing the wrong things will not have positive results. Now, many people have had success, but remember that the choice is yours.

Sounds like you've got it all under control! What an inspiration! I was banded almost a week ago and I'm still on liquids. I can't even imagine what restriction feels like at this point!

Wow, 38 pounds in one month! Amazing! Does that include any pre op weight loss? It took me five months to lose that much! I have a 10cc band, and have had 6 fills for a total of 7.3cc's. We are all sooo different! One person never needs a fill and another, like me, needs this much to feel restriction. I almost never get hungry. I usually go 6 to 7 hours before I feel physically hungry. I usually have a greek yogurt somerime in between that span just to help get all my Protein in. I have not had the quick weight loss as some, but I'm extremely pleased with my journey so far!!!! We all get there in the end.....just differently for all!!

Ok- Thanks for confirming that for me! No Tomato soup! And thanks for your support and advice. I'm just going to tuck away the bathrooms scale until next week because when its conveniently placed in your bathroom, you can't help but step on it every time you go to use the rest room.

When I lose 50 pounds, I'm getting my hair done and colored.
I'll have rewards every 50 pounds I lose, but they'll be based on what I need/want then.

I am now finally, officially, legal again! My weight actually matches what my drivers licence says!! WHOOT! I went in for a fill today and actually got complimented on how well I have done in my journey with the band. I never thought I would have such nice comments!!

Holy cow you look amazing!! The surgeon did a beautiful job!! You must be sooo excited and happy!

I use an Android app called Lose It. I use to track my calories and nutrients, but it also is helpful because it has a section called "my recipes". There you can enter in the ingredients one at a time and then it will figure out the calories, fat, Protein, carbs, etc. per serving for you. I've used it a couple times and it's a real help.

Today is one year since being banded. I have to say this has been the most exciting year ever, and I would gladly do this again! I have worked really hard all year long to do my absolute best and I am currently down 160 pounds. I had a major surgery at the end of December so it stalled my weight loss, but I am back to working out again, and I can't wait to see what happens in the next year!

today is my 34th bday, and im 9 days post op and i had one of the best bdays ever. yes, i wish i had my usually bday dinner, my yummy cake and much more food for my day, but i did the total opposite. i did nothing and was now where food was. i went to get my hair done, and spent time at the park with the kids, now watching a movie with my family, food free. haha wat a day. im loving this journey and my discipline to follow dr's orders. this is my year and now im in control of it!

I have to agree with Jess55. Granted I'm no doctor, but unless your surgeon gets you back onto real food a lot faster than mine did, I don't see how you could get enough nutrients to adequately meet a baby's nutritional needs with breast milk.
Have you meet with the nutrionist? They would be the one to tell you if the lack of nutrients will effect your baby.
Again, this is strictly my opinion, but if I were in your shoes I'd halt the diet until you talk to the nutrionist about this issue specifically.
Best wishes to you.

I have to agree with Jess55. Granted I'm no doctor, but unless your surgeon gets you back onto real food a lot faster than mine did, I don't see how you could get enough nutrients to adequately meet a baby's nutritional needs with breast milk.
Have you meet with the nutrionist? They would be the one to tell you if the lack of nutrients will effect your baby.
Again, this is strictly my opinion, but if I were in your shoes I'd halt the diet until you talk to the nutrionist about this issue specifically.
Best wishes to you.

Personally I think you should postpone your surgery until you're done breast feeding. In the weeks post op you are going to be consuming very little calories. The first week post op I only had like 300 calories per day. Which is barely enough to sustain life let alone feed a baby. Have you discussed this with your doctor? I would be surprised they would recommend the surgery while you are breast feeding.

You should just check with your Dr and nutritionist to make sure you are getting enough calories while breastfeeding, and also what they recommend. Bottom-line is though, if you're not comfortable or have any concerns about breastfeeding, you probably should wait until you feel at ease

I'm so excited to finally be on the other side!! Surgery went pretty good today! I was in and out of the hospital in 7 hours. It is so nice to be more calm now....my nerves were horrible earlier today! I'm feeling pretty good so far and I hope I stay that way! I can't wait to start my new journey

Yay for non scale victories! Today I was left to use the last towel in the closet, the one that no one likes to use. And you know it must be small if no one else wants to use it, considering I "WAS" the biggest one in the house! Well, today that towel wrapped around me and I was able to tuck it under my arm! WOO HOO! I am reaping the benefits of a new, healthy lifestyle. I am so thankful everyday for what the band has helped me achieve!

Hi all...ill make it short and sweet...I'm officially a bandster!!!

Have you ever stopped at 1 Gummy bear?