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5ccs in an 11cc band. It went well. Two days liquid diet, yay the excitement of Protein Shakes . And -1lb this week. 23lbs away from being out of the 200s. Feeling very good about that. Just wanted to share my excitement for the day
Lala

Loving this thread, great ideas

Today was awesome! I officially hit 50 pounds and am now under 200 weighing in at 198! I was banded two months ago and I had lost 18 pounds the month prior.
So I posted this photo on Facebook and it was so encouraging to see how many people liked and commented on my photos!! People really are supportive!
I'd love to see more before and after photos of people!

I feel a little restriction now at 5ccs in an 11cc band. I don't think I wanna be too much tighter after my next fill in September. I still want to enjoy my meals without being afraid to eat.

Congrats and keep up the good work. Best wishes on your journey

Had the best day at the gym today....EVER!!!!

After completing the C2-5K program, I now start each workout with a 30 minute run. But I wanted more than just 30 minutes. So i decided, after the 30 minutes are up, I would then repeat the entire C2-5K program again and see where it leads.

Today, I started with a 40 minute run...then jumped into the C2-5K, Week #3, day-2.
I did not feel challenged, so I boosted the speed and incline to maintain a good BPM.
Better, but still did not feel it was enough.

At the end of the C2-5K program, they have you do a 5 minute cool down walk...but I was not yet satisfied....even though I was past the 60 minute mark.

So for 3 minutes I did a all out SPRINT!!!!

It was both exhilarating and scary....scary because I felt if I slipped I would fly across the room!!!
But I was flying on the treadmill, so fast it was like my feet hardly touched the belt!

Now I know this a freak occurrence...like seeing a low number on the scale, I know it won't be there tomorrow...But I did see it! And that is enough to encourage me to see it again, and again....

This is not about me...this is about the band...something everyone can achieve....especially those here who are 1/2 my age!!!

3 years ago something like this would not even be something I could imagine myself doing...
If anything, being 60 years old and in bad health, including one Heart attack resulting in heart surgery, I felt I was on the down slide of life, not the other way around where things keep improving!

And it is all because I decided to have Lap-band surgery, loosing all the excess weight and fat which I could never have done on my own....and obtaining a new life!!
And that...is what it's all about!!

299.8!!! First time under 300 in 4+ years! I am so excited I can hardly stand it... and I got to start mushies today... first realy meal in 3 weeks... today was a good day

My 1st fill was 6 weeks after surgery. I had 3ccs put in while swallowing the white chalky substance under the X-ray machine. No restriction just swelling from the fill. I had to be on liquids for 2 days after. I also have an 11cc band.

Just had a I love.my.band moment....I cookef snap peas, grilled swai fish n mash potatos....I used the serving suggestions. Me n my daughter shared a plate. She ate more then me...I got full quickly....yea....my told meal was under 200calories
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They won't deny you, they just want to make sure you are emotionally ready for the surgery and make sure you keep up with your meds. Good luck you'll be ok.
By the way, I'm speaking from experience. I was on meds during my psyc eval.
Best wishes

Happened to me too after my 2nd fill but only once. Mines happened with some egg whites. I've been extra careful since.
Just chew a lot and take small bites of food. Good luck. Hope it gets better

Hi Everyone!!
I haven't been on for awhile went on vacation for 3 weeks. I stuck with my diet the whole time, didn't cheat once, so proud of myself..
I have lost a total of 107.5 from my heaviest
I've lost 93.5 since my surgery on 2/08/12
I lost 9 pounds while on vacation, that's a huge surprise to me.. The total not that I lost wt.. I only ate salads while awile, actually I lived off of wendy's berry almond chicken salad the small size with no dressing.. I also lived off of quizno's small harvest chicken salad..
We would go out to eat at other places and I would always order the basic salad with chicken and oil and vinegar dressing.. Or I would order salmon and broc.. I had a great time and just didn't focus on food. I went for 30 min walks every morning and sight seeing made me walk as well.
Now, I am getting house in order now we are back and will get back to doing my normal diet and excercise..
I hope all are well!

I got my second fill 8/8/12 which put me at 5ccs in an 11cc band. The first two days I have to be on liquids then I can eat solids again. I definitely felt a difference after this adjustment. I cant say I'm in the "green zone" but I feel as though I'm close.
I hope you are in that magic place and that is last very long for you. Best wishes.
Lala

Hi everyone, my name is Monica. I will become a new bandster on tomorrow August 15th with Dr. Vincent Lusco of Lou. KY. My Highest weight was 445 and with eating 5x per day and working out at least 4x per week, I dropped down to 395. I've been contemplating weight loss surgery for the last 3 years but hadn't pursued it because of fear. Im 31 y.o. and I now fear that if I keep this weight it will most definitely shorten my life. I have been seeing a nutritionist for the past 4 months and its just plain hard to lose weight. I have been eating like once or twice a day for the past 10 years and I gained a ton of weight. It really didn't help with me doing that after my last child out of 5, c-section, tubal ligation, and the weight just stayed and kept building on. Now Im completely miserable, depressed, and I want my life back. I've been on this pre-op diet for a week and a day now, cheated a couple times but not a big amount of food. I felt bad after cheating but felt better after the scale read 375 yesterday from the 405 on the 3rd. I pray that my story will be a success as many of yours is or will be. Thanks for reading my story and Have a Blessed Day.

I wish it would leave my thighs!!

Heyyyy.... I was banded 8/9/12 and weighed 324.5 today 8/13/12 I weight 309.7... Down 15 pounds and thrilled. I love my band and hoping to do better when I can get back to the gym. :-D

I got my 11cc realize band June 13th and I just got my 2nd fill. I'm now at 7ccs and I'm hoping to feel some restriction since I didn't feel a single difference after the 1st fill. So far I'm down 27 pounds...pretty excited

Try adding a frozen banana (cut into at least 4 pieces- makes it easier to blend). It kind of gives it a milkshake consistency. Here's my go-to recipe...
1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk (this is a thick milk, so it helps with thickness too.)
1 scoop chocolate Peanut Butter Protein powder
2 tbsp PB2 powder mixed with Water to make peanut butter paste
1 frozen banana
Blend it all together and enjoy. It is thick and delicious!

Finally made a protein shake I really enjoy!! In a blender put 6-8 ounces of skim milk two Splenda packets a couple of drops of vanilla extract some ice cubes and one scoop of chocolate Pure Protein Whey Powder. You can purchase the Pure Protein in a 2 lb. tub for 19.99 at Walmart. Blend on liquiefy and it makes the BEST chocolate protein shake. I tried it in a shaker before and I couldn't stand the smell!! My new way in the blender is like a Frosty from Wendy's!! I am 4 days postoperative and now pain free,good luck everyone!!!

I'm sure folks have already seen this; but it's worth re-posting
A WOMAN'S WEEK AT THE GYM
Dear Diary,
For my birthday this year, I purchased a week of personal training at the local health club.
Although I am still in great shape since being a high school football cheerleader 43 years ago, I decided it would be a good idea to go ahead and give it a try.
I called the club and made my reservations with a personal trainer named Christo, who identified himself as a 26-year-old aerobics instructor and model for athletic clothing and swim wear.
Friends seemed pleased with my enthusiasm to get started! The club encouraged me to keep a diary to chart my progress.
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MONDAY:
Started my day at 6:00 a.m. Tough to get out of bed, but found it was well worth it when I arrived at the health club to find Christo waiting for me. He is something of a Greek god-- with blond hair, dancing eyes, and a dazzling white smile. Woo Hoo!!
Christo gave me a tour and showed me the machines.. I enjoyed watching the skillful way in which he conducted his aerobics class after my workout today. Very inspiring!
Christo was encouraging as I did my sit-ups, although my gut was already aching from holding it in the whole time he was around. This is going to be a FANTASTIC week!!
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TUESDAY:
I drank a whole pot of coffee, but I finally made it out the door. Christo made me lie on my back and push a heavy Iron bar into the air then he put weights on it! My legs were a little wobbly on the treadmill, but I made the full mile. His rewarding smile made it all worthwhile. I feel GREAT! It's a whole new life for me.
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WEDNESDAY:
The only way I can brush my teeth is by laying the toothbrush on the counter and moving my mouth back and forth over it. I believe I have a hernia in both pectorals. Driving was OK as long as I didn't try to steer or stop. I parked on top of a GEO in the club parking lot.
Christo was impatient with me, insisting that my screams bothered other club members.. His voice is a little too perky for that early in the morning and when he scolds, he gets this nasally whine that is VERY annoying.
My chest hurt when I got on the treadmill, so Christo put me on the stair monster. Why the hell would anyone invent a machine to simulate an activity rendered obsolete by elevators? Christo told me it would help me get in shape and enjoy life. He said some other **** too.
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THURSDAY:
a*****e was waiting for me with his vampire-like teeth exposed as his thin, cruel lips were pulled back in a full snarl. I couldn't help being a half an hour late-- it took me that long to tie my shoes.
He took me to work out with dumbbells. When he was not looking, I ran and hid in the restroom. He sent some skinny b***h to find me.
Then, as punishment, he put me on the rowing machine-- which I sank.
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FRIDAY:
I hate that bastard Christo more than any human being has ever hated any other human being in the history of the world. Stupid, skinny, anemic, anorexic, little aerobic instructor. If there was a part of my body I could move without unbearable pain, I would beat him with it.
Christo wanted me to work on my triceps. I don't have any triceps! And if you don't want dents in the floor, don't hand me the damn barbells or anything that weighs more than a sandwich.
The treadmill flung me off and I landed on a health and nutrition teacher. Why couldn't it have been someone softer, like the drama coach or the choir director?
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SATURDAY:
Satan left a message on my answering machine in his grating, shrilly voice wondering why I did not show up today. Just hearing his voice made me want to smash the machine with my planner; however, I lacked the strength to even use the TV remote and ended up catching eleven straight hours of the Weather Channel..
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SUNDAY:
I'm having the Church van pick me up for services today so I can go and thank GOD that this week is over. I will also pray that next year my husband will choose a gift for me that is fun-- like a root canal or a hysterectomy.

5ccs in an 11cc band. It went well. Two days liquid diet, yay the excitement of Protein Shakes . And -1lb this week. 23lbs away from being out of the 200s. Feeling very good about that. Just wanted to share my excitement for the day
Lala

5ccs in an 11cc band. It went well. Two days liquid diet, yay the excitement of Protein Shakes . And -1lb this week. 23lbs away from being out of the 200s. Feeling very good about that. Just wanted to share my excitement for the day
Lala

5ccs in an 11cc band. It went well. Two days liquid diet, yay the excitement of Protein Shakes . And -1lb this week. 23lbs away from being out of the 200s. Feeling very good about that. Just wanted to share my excitement for the day
Lala

I am on Week 4 day 2. I find it harder to run on the tm because it requires me to keep my speed steady. I tend to go faster than I do when I am on the track but I like it because it makes my walking much quicker and I can do a 15 minute mile instead of a 18 minute mile.
On a side note have you heard of www.dailymile.com
I LOVE logging my workouts there! I get so much motivation!
If you want more info message me! (It's free)

5ccs in an 11cc band. It went well. Two days liquid diet, yay the excitement of Protein Shakes . And -1lb this week. 23lbs away from being out of the 200s. Feeling very good about that. Just wanted to share my excitement for the day
Lala