justathing2me

It’s been 6 years since I’ve logged on to this forum which used to be my go to for information! I guess it’s true when things are going good you tend to stay away. Initially, I weighed 238, my lowest with the lap band was 138. 100 lbs! But, i’ve been struggling for the last 3 years, my 19 year old daughter died in a car accident and I guess I just didn’t care anymore. I have put on 50 lbs. it’s not that I’m eating more because I physically can’t. My primary care says it’s hormonal (pre-menopause). I finally after a year went to the doctor and when they checked the band my esophagus is twice it’s normal size and I’m restricted so nothing was done. Basically, I was told to get back to the basics, small bites, chew thoroughly, etc. I guess you forget about that after 6 years!i also have a lot of reflux but the good news is my band is still perfectly placed. Any suggestions? I’ve been doing liquids but at this point, I’m afraid to even eat solids!

I worry about this too! I've already talked to my surgeon about possible abdominoplasty next year. Right now the only thing I've noticed is my flabby arms but I am going to the gym 5 days a week, so I hope that helps. I'm also losing my butt and boobs but who cares, I'd rather be thin and healthy!

Definitely! 2 Fiber gummies 2 B Complex gummies Chewable Multivitamin w/iron 2 Calcium chews w/Vitamin D Biotin

Hope all goes well!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using LapBandTalk

Wow! Great work! I'm obsessed with the scale too! I can't help it, I weigh every morning!

My doctor gave me the okay to go back to the gym at 3 weeks with no restrictions. I go on the elliptical every time.

My doctor gave me the okay to go back to the gym at 3 weeks, no restrictions.

Good luck to you! Keep us posted on your progress!

Congrats! Keep us posted on your progress.

I can't even believe that it has been a month already since I had surgery I'm back at work, school, the gym, you name it, it's business as usual. In the beginning my heating pad was my best friend but you'll be back to yourself in no time! Good luck!

I've lost 46lbs and I have to say this week has been the most noticeable week yet!

I had an endometrial ablation in June. I was hoping to be thin and period free! I got mine 2 days after surgery...a week early!

I did ask my Surgeon before surgery if he was going to put anything in my band at the time of surgery and he said he was going to give me a "head start". He did put 3.6 cc's in my 10 cc band. So far, I have not eaten over 1/2 cup of food at a meal and I can go about 3 hours (sometimes longer) between meals. I am also averaging about 600 calories a day and that is up from last week when I returned to the gym. My calorie goal is 1000 and I'm sure the more I go to the gym the easier that will be. I have lost 15.5lbs since my surgery 8/1. If needed, my first fill is scheduled for 9/17.