kah1213

it comes off slower than with people with higher BMIs. i just keep plugging away!

I had what felt like 1000 appointments. I tried to go through insurance, but was denied, so I ended up being self-pay. I had to see a pulmonary doc, psych, nutritionist, endochrinologist, heart doc...I think that's it.

I had a few plateaus along the way, but I just kept at it. It's totally normal. I've lost 50lbs ...20 more until initial goal and 30 more to my "dream goal." Ha

I've lost 50lbs in approx 9 months... I ran my first half marathon last month!

Amazing!!

i eat the fiber gummies and they keep me pretty regular

I use myfitnesspal and it really helps keeps me accountable

It was part of my requirements to go. Annoying all the pre surgery appts but so worth it!

Good luck!

I ran my first 15k (9.3 miles) last weekend. I definitely couldn't have done it 7 months ago before banding!

Checking in still same. (At least no gain!)

I told people at work I had my gall bladder out. Lol. I'm losing weight slow and steady so no one really says anything. Ps I only told 2 people about the surgery.

I'm also in the city. After surgery I literally walked around my apartment to help with the gas. I made 1 outside trip to Duane Reade to pick up my meds, but otherwise I stayed in for the first 3 days.

I take those fiber gummies each day and that helps. Also, make sure you're drinking enough water.

I'm 5'6" and my doc didn't give me a goal. I set an ultimate pie in the sky goal at 135, but I'm setting mini goals along the way. Next goal: 160. It's coming off very, very slow...but I'm headed in the right direction.

Amazing!!!! Congrats

Checking in...same: 185

how did it go? i did a 5 mile race on sunday and it was great!

6 months!

He doesn't do the fills. His PA does them, but you'll see him for your 1st post op appt (1 week after surgery). Garber was great though. Before surgery I had emailed him several times and he always replied quickly. I didn't have to do a pre op diet. I just had to be on Clear liquids the day before. However, I did put myself on a diet the week before surgery anyway. Good luck to you!

Name, real or screen~ kah1213 Goal weight for December 29th~ 179 Weight on December 1st~ 185 Dietary goal for December~ lay off the holiday treats Exercise goal for December- 10 mile race mid Dec Date banded~ 5/29/12 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 40lbs What is your favorite Winter/Christmas/Holiday Activity? Skiing

Amazing! You look great

I got my 3rd fill last week of just .5. I can definitely feel a difference.