kadrianmatthews

We'll I'm someone that's over 400 lbs. I have lost 39lbs But it defiently wasn't easy. I know that it's hard and all I can say is keep your head up. Another suggestion is to keep track of you calorie intake your excersise that way maybe you can monitor all that and maybe figure out what's just not working for you. And also yu may need another fill. Sit down and talk with your doctor

I had surgery on a wednesday and was back driving on a friday. 3 day to drive and fully fully functional 2 weeks later

I wish I could attend but I have a catering job that night. But please post again if there will be another gathering and I will try and ake t.

I glad toknow someone is doing 500-600 calories a day. Most think thast I am crazy for only doing that amount. But it really does work for me I also on saturdays allow an extra 200 calories whichso far I have'nt used but anyway it's go to see someone else doing the same.

I buy the Whey Protien from GNC their brand. And mix it with about a tablespoon of my favorite sugar-free fat-free pudding mix and fat-free milk. Put it in the blender for a couple of seconds. It's sooooooo good.

You are going to be judged either way. Don't worry about. Tell who you want and don't tell who you don't want to know. Do what you think is best. I told some people but eventually I came to the reliazation that maybe I could help or motivate someone by telling them my story. Good Luck

I wanted to know is it because you get so so so hungry after surgery that you feel that the band is not gonna work if you dont get a fill. After surgery don't get me wrong I was like everybody else starving and wanted to eat anything. But I didn't and as each day went by I guess I talked myself out it because now I eat between 500-600 calories during the week and 600-800 calories on the weekend. I know that everybody is diffrent. I am not saying that I am exempt. I have a always been a heavy child all up through now. So this is no walk in the park for me. I'm not trying to offend anybody. I just feel like from my understanding that we first needed to learn how to use this new tool that the time span would at least be like I said 2-3 months before I needed a fill. I don't feel like I will never get a fill I'm just saying right now I'm trying to hold off. Just like everybody always says this is great place to express your feelings and views that's why I Love it here!!

I had my Surgery almost 6 weeks ago. And since then I been doing great. My questition is why do so many people on here right after surgery run to get a fill. I thought the purpose of the band was so that we now have a tool that we can use to help us control our food intake. I figure that would take at least about 2-3 months to do. But it seems like a lot of people get fills less than that time after surgery. I feel like you have'nt had enough time to know if you can do on your own or not. Does any else agree:confused:

Why not travel. And come to HOuston Texas and use Dr. Hadar Spivakif you need his info PM me and I will give it you. I 12,900 and he is one of the first dotors to have ever performed Lapband before it became so popular and he was also a part of FDA approval study for use of the Lapband in the USA.

I went to Florida this past weekend and I had to be wanded because I could not go though the body scan You know they have such high drug traffic through there they randomly pick people to go thru the body scan And yep they picked me I just told the attendant that I had a band in my stomach so he just directed me to the side and had me handed wanded after about 30 min I was put thru All and all It was as bad as I thought

I feel as though it was worth it. My BMI was in in the higher numbers also. I was banded on May 2 2007 and I have already lost 32lbs. So I saygo for it and There is a thread that is for those who have lost over a hundred pounds. Also there is a lady on there named Illade she lost 376lbs with band Mabe knowing that will help incourage you GOOD LUCK:D

I wanted to know how the meetings go and what do they talk about. Thanks in advance:)

I was banded by Dr. Spivak on May 2 2007 and everything went fine and is going very good. I have no complaints. He was the first face I saw when I came out of the anestia... and he also came and checked on me before I left. I had my surgery at the Surgery Center because I had no real health issues. You are picking the right doctor:D

I think your doctor is full of Sh** that can be fixed during surgery. Maybe you should look for a more experienced Doctor

It's true my taste has truly changed. Sweets do not taste the same and Liquor does not taste the same It's weird but true:D

Do what's best for you and don't worry about anyone else. It's so easy for people to voice their opion. But if they are not in your shoes it does'nt matter. So I feel like your make the best decision which is choosing to stop the weight gain before it gets worst. And if your looking for inspriration Look at me I was weighing 462 when I started I'm already down 25lbs since MAy 2 2007. Keep you head up. GOOD LUCK 2 YOU

I think you should listen to your body. It might be serious it might not. Either way get it checked

Let them know that you need it for help reason. And that it's not as easy to diet when you can't seem to stick to it. It's a tool to help you with self restraint. And that's the bottom line.It's all about you and your happiness.

what is m/e and lc means. Don't mean to sound stupid or anything:)

I agree you should contact your doctor's office. Just to be on the safe side

Thanks everyone for your responses. We'll I currently take 2 kinds the Armour and synthroid It's a big pain in the ass. Does anyone know if thyroid issues somehow go away

I would do it defiently No questition

What type of meds are you on.

AMEN I FELT THE SAME WAY ABOUT MARK:clap2:

I discovered abou a year ago that have a thyroid problem which closely associated with weight gain. Anybody else in my shoes