Doddie63

There is a Dr. R. Woodhead in Delta that does lapband surger. I go to him for my fills. There is also a Dr. Leung that does band surgery as well.

Hi: I apologize if I offended you. That was not my intent. My intent was to stress how serious the decision is to have the band and to make light of breaching the diet, to me, was an indication of laughing off an eating problem. I know many have the "last meal" and many break it, that happens and I fully understand as you can see I was not 303 lbs for nothing. However, I also know that fat people tend to make light of themselves before others do it for them. Brushing off with laughter what they know is a problem. Again sorry to offend.

cariflower: The pre op diet is there for a reason, a very serious reason as I am sure you are aware. I hope your lapse is temporary and you are back on track. So often, when we (obese) people make mistakes, we become the 'jolly fat' guy use laughter to cover up our true feelings. You failed, fine, get back on track but please don't laugh at yourself. We are here to support you and know how difficult the pre op and post op diets are. You can do it, we know you can. Doddie

Thanks Angie but I won't hold my breath as I am 64 now and if I reach goal in one to two years, I don't think I will have much elastic left LOL. Not much now.

Does anyone know when it is a good time to have PS. I am half way to goal and my arms are flapping around like sails on a sailing ship and my pannus is hanging so far down that I have to lift it to sit properly. Gross I know, but a reality. anyone have any ideas.

Heather I used your monicker (sp?).

Great idea Love. But your link may become lost if it is not daily updated. As for me, my story is old news and any problems i have had I have moved on as the overall experience has been terrific beyond all words. Good luck on the banding journe.

Uhhhhhh! Susie - is it Canadian to criticize a hosts menu? or politics? As my brother always said when he wintered in Phoenix, "I am American too. All individuals living in North America are Americans". He always received a shocked look then laughter. And also, are our politics any less messy. LOL

Hippiemamma. Great, going to TLBC on June 4,5,6 to have my port turned to make easier access for my doctor out here. How are you doing. You don't have a ticker are you going to get one?

Bonnie welcome to bandland. It won't be long and you will be off a lot of your meds.

Well done. I am very excited for you. I guess you pointed out a lesson to us all. Don't get upset about other victories just your own. We all take off weight differently. Again good going.

Bluebike: You probably are too tight. If you can't get more than 4 oz down, and you are resorting to high caloric foods such as ice cream and sugar type thing then you need a defill. I will say what everyone will say, the band is just a tool and you can use it properly or abuse it. If you continue to sabatogue the band, you will not loose weight. I do not exercise regularly and I know someone who can't exercise at all yet we continue to loose slowly. Some plateaus yes but the overall march to goal continues. You must go back to square one. Get a slight defill, use a small plate, measure and weigh your food. The total consumption must not be more than 1 cup of food per meal consisting of 2-3 oz. of pure HARD protein (something you have to chew to death) and 4 -6 oz of veggies and fruit. Eat pure HARD protein every four waking hours and include some fibre. Record your food intake on Fitday (suggestion only) and be honest as to what you are recording. If you go back to pure basics and stick to them you should loose weight. Because of my poor chewing habits, I keep a 5.5 fill in a 10 cc band. I can eat everything but never more than a cup. Give it a try and keep posting so we can encourage you.

Donna D. You are doing really well. You ticker is going down are you still exercising? Thanks for the kind offer, I sent you a private e mail. Take care.

Buffie I will be in Toronto June 4,5 & part of 6th. Surgery for 3:00 on the 5th to be there at 2:00 in the afternoon. If you are there at the same time, hope to see you.

Please get therapy to assist you in recognizing what is causing you to work against the band. Once you take it out, there is only one way your weight is going to go and that is up. You need help in your journey. I would hazard a guess, that many of us harbor thoughts about our decision. Personally, I vomited every day for approx. 4 months before I realized I was the problem. I didn't want to give up my favorites. Then I started recording everything I ate (honestly), started an exercise program I could live with (3 times a week when I felt like it) and I keep a loose fill. I am 5.5 ccs of a 10 cc band. This allows me to eat everything I like but limited amounts. Even breads, rice, french fries, etc. I must weigh and measure everything as my eye and brain don't match when it comes to quantities. I know many don't do this as it reminds them of dieting. For me it is the only way I can keep on track. The band is the tool that helps me. I still vomit one or two times a month, but I have lost 1/2 lb steadly for over a year now. Take baby steps as you start you journey. Go back to square one and set up a program you can follow. Don't worry about weight loss, concentrate on changing your desires and habits. It is tough work but it can be done. Good luck.

Buffie I am doing very well. Steady is the weight loss. Getting better at eating. I am so sorry to hear you are in pain and I hope Dr. Yau sorts out the problem asap. Does your doctor have any idea? I will be going to Toronto to get my port repositioned as it has turned making it very difficult toget a fill in. Just waiting for an appointment. You have been doing so well so hopefully it won't be long before you are on track again.

Yes doing great as well. Reduced blood pressure pills down to one a day from 3. Down 3 metformin to 1 a day. BP & Diabetes in check. Yahoo. With me, I lose 1/2 lb per week but boy does it add up. Just remember to not rush your fills and don't overfill. Many tend to get impatient thinking the weight will vanish overnite. NOT. Again, best wishes.

I think us youngsters fare better with the band because we are undergoing surgery more for health reasons than to look good in a bikini (although that would be nice too). We also have more life experiences to help us through. So go for the band and hang the age. I have been reading some bandsters are in their 70's. Wouldn't trade my band in that is for sure.

Best wishes Maggie from another BCer.

Argon use the ticker as an incentive. Make it your lowest weight and strive to meet or keep that weight. When you maintain or lose the weight over a period of time ie 6 months change it. I sat at 243 forever as I went up and down finally when a 238 showed up and has been with me for two weeks, I changed the ticker. I don't bother with the flucuations. If I did, I would be changing every day. LOL Are you back from SK yet? We just from SK a weekago. That is where I was born and raised. Do you have a job yet?

Buffie. Remember me Doddie. I am so sorry you are having trouble. Last time I saw you were just a few pounds from goal. If you go to CanadianLapbandtalk.com and post, Heather or Greeneyes might respond. They have been through everything the band is not supposed to do and they still love their band. I am totally with you about being out in a Province where the thought is to only remove the band. Shows the predjudice or igorance out there in the medical community. Oh were you aware that the TLBC now has updated their website? Good luck and keep posting.

Hi Skinnydippin. Hopefully your wait won't be very long and you can enjoy the band like I am doing. Swapping clothes is a great idea because as you lose weight who wants to buy new things just to discard them in a few months. I noticed you psych exam was on your anniversary LOL

Allison I am so sorry about your sister. When we make a life saving decision, we assume others will be supportive instead the insidious jealousy sets in. In a previous post, I told of my sister's reaction and how she has not spoken to me civillaly since. I totally know what you are going thru. Stick with your decision. The life you save will be your own. Good luck

maggiehpp it took me from Feb.07 to approx. July 07. My mindset was to continue the same eating ways and the band would save me. LOL. I barfed almost every day until I finally acknowledged I had to retrain myself. I started to weigh and measure my food so that it did not amount to more than 1 cup per meal. I emphasized protein as instructed by my clinic. I recorded my intake on 'Fitday' every day and still do. Then the weight started to come off. Many people do not like to record their intake as it reminds them too much of 'dieting'. I regretfully have to as I need to know how much I have consumed as I still graze when cooking for my DH. As long as I am truly honest when recording, I stay on the straigh and narrow. Now I look upon food as something I have to have not something I crave. I no longer crave high fat or salty foods. I guess I barfed so much that I have lost the need for food as a pacifier. My downfall is that I cannot exercise strenuously as I have arthrititis in my knees, hip and shoulders as well as I am a sedintary person by nature. So I purchased a treadmill and I try to walk as much as I can. My journey has been slow, but I have lost 1/2 lbs per week for over a year now and it is amazing how those little amounts add up. Thank goodness for my band.:thumbup:

Maggie you won't have any problem being motivated. The band is a wonderful tool and if you use it wisely by not overfilling it and having too high expectations of instant weight loss you will be successful. Some individuals are surprised that the weight loss should be between 1 - 2 lbs a week (the same as when you were dieting). The difference with the band is, it keeps you feeling full. At first, I fought head hunger. My favorite vise was binging or grazing for food. After awhile, I no longer look at food at "wanting", now it is I "have" to eat to remain healthy. Treat you band with respect and don't sabatogue it and it will give you the body, health and happiness you want. I know it has for me.