chrissylu

That's awesome! Congratulations on the loss...both of the pounds and the medications!

Guy...thanks for posting that. I had not even thought about salt-intake affecting the band.

my family history helped me also...things that my parents have/had that they considered hereditary: diabetes, high blood pressure, breast cancer, thyroid condition.

that's awesome! Great job!

wow! I wish my BC had been that fast. Still I suppose they worked fast enough. It all happened within a couple of months...from my first consultation to surgery date. Congratulations!

I know what you mean...I haven't had that happen. However, before a fill, I'll be thinking "I wouldn't care if they fill it all the way...just so I won't eat." Then they get ya too tight and water is coming back up. not fun. hope they get it perfect for you this time!

That is awesome Jenn1214!! I'm with yellowrose...I can't wait to be there also. So happy for you!

I've increased my water and it has gone away. I must've been dehydrated.

Ready2BFit...congratulations! So glad everything went well. It sounds like you've got a great doctor and support staff at his practice. These first few days might be a little tough...but hang in there. It will ease up and pretty soon it will seem like your surgery was forever ago. God bless!

cbarreto...that's awesome! Blessings to you! Jepegurl...and to you as well! Those surgery dates will be here before you know it and we're all here to give you support. God bless!

I also take miralax every night just to keep things moving.

I use the food tracker on lapband.com

Its Monday. I should be excited but I'm really rather blah today. Why in the world should I be excited about Monday?? Because in about 24 hours, I am going for my 3rd fill and hopefully it will get me off this yo-yo I've been riding for the past week or so. I have increased my protein, my calories, my water and my exercise. Nothing seems to be keeping me from going back and forth, back and forth over the same couple of pounds. I'm probably going to miss my short-term goal of fitting into a special dress for Easter this weekend. oh well. On the bright side, I picked up some pictures from the photo lab on Saturday. They were from disposable cameras that we'd had for a couple of years and just hadn't had them developed. There was a picture of me that my son had taken. I literally gasped when I saw it. I do not, by any means, see myself as skinny yet. I barely see what HAS come off. But to look at the photo of myself...I just couldn't believe it. I couldn't believe I'd let myself get to that point. I couldn't believe how far I've come in such a short time. That picture really WAS worth a thousand words...I just won't list them here. LOL. Time to get on with my day. I am DEFINITELY getting on the treadmill during my lunch break today! God bless! ChrissyLu Insurance Consultation: 11/17/2011 Insurance Approval: 12/16/2011 Consult w/Dr. Morton: January 4, 2012 Pre-Op Diet: January 11, 2012 Banded January 25, 2012 As of today: 36lbs lost 15 inches gone Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Nutrition Facts For Foods

Wish I could help but I'm kinda where you are. I have my 3rd fill on Tuesday and hoping it will really restrict me.

And congrats on the loss so far! Great job!

I agree with I-Wanna-Be...and you might increase your protein and water intake a bit. God Bless!

I too would love to hear some advice on toning those arms and thighs. The machines, weights and treadmill just aren't doing it (so far).

Volleymom...I agree that you may need a slight unfill. I've also read other's posts about drinking something warm first thing in the morning helps to loosen the band some. I don't know as I'm not that far along post-surgery..but its worth a try. My surgeon also told me to be careful of milk, something about lactose and the band. I don't really remember because the only time I was using milk was with my protein shakes so I just switched to unsweetened almond milk. Saying a prayer for ya!

What a great blog! I love the honesty and humor that is displayed. Congratulations on -90lbs, a wedding and the new 'do!

have you tried soft cheeses like cream cheese or cottage cheese? Are your meals mushies or straight-up? I alway try to do a couple of days of mushies/really soft foods after my liquid day, post-fill.

That's awesome! Best wishes and will say a prayer over your surgery...God Bless!

Congratulations on 60lbs! That's awesome! and in 3/12 months! Wow! I hope that by May 13, I can say the same thing! Or sooner...April 25th will be three months post-op for me, and it will be my 43rd birthday...I mean 4th anniversary of my 39th birthday. What a great present to myself that would be! As for your dad...maybe he enjoys seeing updated pictures of you and that's was his skewed attempt of letting you know that?? Maybe not...but it could be he's very proud of your achievement and maybe doesn't really know how to express it, especially if you haven't been very close to begin with. I pray that is what it is. But it sounds like that even without him, you have lots of other family support to help you celebrate! God bless!

godsgirlnky...I was banded 1/25 and my 3rd fill is schedule for next week. I'm also a 10cc band and I think I'm at 4cc. So NOT at the green zone. My weight loss has not been phenomenal in this second month...but my total weight loss is still above average than without the band. Can't wait for the fill next week cuz I'm hungry lots in between meals.

I chose my own protein drink as well. It had to have at least 15g of protein per serving and less than 200 calories, I think. I used Curves protein shake mix but now i'm using EAS 100% pure whey protein (chocolate). I'm 9 wks post surgery. My 1st week was 2 shakes for meals and 1 very specific lean cuisine meal. However, I opted to make my own high protein, low carb meals. Doctor gave me guidelines for that. 2nd week was protein shake 4x per day supplemented with clear liquids if I got hungry. Day before surgery was all clear liquids. I lost 12 pounds during my pre-op week. Congrats on your decision and God bless you on this journey!

you might have to adjust a little on breath-control. A week or two after my surgery, I was singing at church and realized I wasn't controlling my as well. That has pretty much subsided now.