SteveFrett

How long was i out before i stopped obsessing?? not quite sure what you mean by this?

Everyone should be proud of themselves!!!! YOU ALL have made the 1st step in changing your life! This is much more than a weight loss proceedure its a life changing one! As I read the reply posts and see the progress of many i must say i am proud of you all!!! I did'nt seek the help or advise of others, I am a Maverick, I don't like to hear i can't do this or that no to means Do it! My personal opinion of the nutricians led me to discover my own way of eating healthy. I was never one for Veggies, Fish only eat chicken off bone Loved red meat pasta bread pizza all the bad stuff.. I discoverdd a way to still eat the things i loved to eat but modifed them to live to eat, not live to eat! in time you'll be happy with two or three bites of a slice of pizza or of a buger so it may be minus the bun , try just one slice of a bun, if those of you who love to cook for yourself or for others, get creative! many of your favorites from resturants can be easily made at home and converted to a suitable meal for yourselfs, please dont think its the end of enjoying food from now on. you still will just a whole lot less of it! Pizza is still a staple but i went from the thick sicilain slices i loved so much still do!!! too a ultimate super think crust extra crispy like a cracker, like i said some will see crunchy will work for you. Yes your going to find out the hard way Dumping !!!! I'll be 100% honest there are many times i will go out to eat and order a big portion and forget, you are never going to finish that take two bites and call it a day, other times devour it like i was never banded. Weather somehow has alot to do with your band the more hotter and humid it is out the less hungry you are,well in my case i discovered that. Bottom line is skinny or fat deep inside of us all will forever live that inner fat kid who wants to eat everything in sight! It's up to you to find a way to distract that kid! if you feel the need to eat drink water, go for a walk, Me as time went bye and more errors in my trials of dumping my entire meal, I found it wasn't worth the time to shovel it down only to have to exit before I got a chance to tatste it. Yea i know your supose to chew your food 30 somthin times, ok i grew up in a house with two older Bros. If you didn't eat fast it was eaten for you ! so chewing was never an option! Again still forget at time 6 years later , i"ll admit the 80's did a # on the noggin and being a big guy that big & smart are not a combo that work well together! but you ALL can and will do this! If I can drop 160 lbs by being a maverick anyone can do it! And most important of all is that your doing this for yourself!!!!! not for your husband, wife or kids , for YOU!!!!!

Sounds pretty silly that most doctors tell patients the band won't help in loss of major weight! Why do you try to convince people to have surgery done???

I'd be a blatant liar to say having the band done wasn't the most frustrating adjustment to make in my life, but I can honestly say food No longer consumes my life. I often think of the days when I lived to eat. And obviously Not healthy! Pizza,pffft I could put away a small pie by myself! McDonald's cheeseburgers, 10 on a Friday after drinking! Now, if I think of McDonald's, my stomach gets qwezy! Funny how things that were staples of my diet have all but vanished, bread as you all know or will soon learn is now my arch Nemesis.. greens like string beans & lettuce clog me like a hairball in fluffy. I'll also admit I never delt with a nutritionist, I have issues with word No, I don't accept it. I basically learned by trial and error... more errors we're encountered but obviously I did something right to drop 160 lbs. My band is an 11 CC I am at 9.5 and have been for over 1 yr. I No longer go for adjustments. Happy with my abilities of consumption. Oh, those of you who are still in early stages, you may discover your appetite less during summer it's normal, it's your stomach adjusting to climate. Open to opinions and feedback

Check your email sweetie, need to know some additional info

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No Worries, I understand it's all good ! Congrats on your ongoing succsess!

Again I do apologize for my dain bramage! Sometimes the Hamster gets distracted and forgets to keep running, ANYWAYS... again i offer my Mindless babble I often call Advice to any whom seek help (God help you all...) please don't hesitate to reach out to me at slvrnblk77@aol.com that is my primary email account. NO spam will be sent in return, just a few bologna sandwiches Lets see if I get any responses....

Let me set the record straight.. I was advised by my Dr. at the time to consider the proceedurein 2003, I had the lap band surgery done in 2006, by Dr. Marina Kurian at Lennox Hill Hopsital, on her final day of working there before she transfered to NYU medical center. I am currently now 225 lbs. i was 385lbs at the time of surgery. my waist size was a 44 I now fit in a 34 waist! so again i offer my assistance to those who seek guidance, my email will not lead to a mailbox full of spam!! slvrnblk77@aol.com is my Email adress anyone who feels the need to challange my honesty PLEASE send me a email so i can prove the doubtful wrong! Steve

Hi my name is Steve I had my surgery done in 2006 by Dr.Kurian at Lennox hill hospital On her last day before she moved to NYU. I have since lost over 120 lbs. Some have accused me of faking due to my error in dates, I am here again to prove my honesty! Here is a photo of me at my heaviest

Sorry I got my years messed up I had band done in 2006 @ Lennox hill hospital in Manhattan by Dr. Kurian before she transfered to Nyu.. so No emailing me would Not lead to a bunch of spam!!

Hi I live in port Chester

I also had Dr Kurian, and agree she is fabulous!! I lost over 120 lbs since procedure in '06

I also had Dr Kurian, and agree she is fabulous!! I lost over 120 lbs since procedure in '06

Sorry it took me so long to respond back, Yes I did have it done i have lost 130 lbs since having it done i am now 225 lbs and have no regrets at all how are you ladies doing? can i be of any assistance??

Like I said Happy to help Rene, what can I help you with? Sounds as if you hit a plateau??

Hi my name is Steve, 44 divorced and have 11 yr old son I live in Ny had my surgery done in' 06 lost over 100 lbs love to help if interested Email me at slvrnblk77@gmail Hope to hear from you soon

My name is Steve, I had my surgery done in 2006 and have lost 130 lbs! As a former " fat Kid " I know how difficult your journey is, I live in NY (Westchester County) on Ct. Border. Anyone who is looking for a mentor, or a helping hand please don't hesitate! You can email me at: slvrnblk77@gmail.com

Lost 140 lbs Hi I had my procedure done in 2005 I was Almost 400 lbs (385) have to admit hardest challenge I Ever put on myself, being an Italian guy who lived on pasta and bread... it was a long difficult journey I will Not lie. But I wouldn't change anything! I look better, feel better... best advice I can give to anyone who is considering surgery, do it for yourself!!!! Don't give up! Yes it's a b***h but you'll see results if you follow your diet.

Lost 140 lbs Hi I had my procedure done in 2005 I was Almost 400 lbs (385) have to admit hardest challenge I Ever put on myself, being an Italian guy who lived on pasta and bread... it was a long difficult journey I will Not lie. But I wouldn't change anything! I look better, feel better... best advice I can give to anyone who is considering surgery, do it for yourself!!!! Don't give up! Yes it's a b***h but you'll see results if you follow your diet

Lost 140 lbs Hi I had my procedure done in 2005 I was Almost 400 lbs (385) have to admit hardest challenge I Ever put on myself, being an Italian guy who lived on pasta and bread... it was a long difficult journey I will Not lie. But I wouldn't change anything! I look better, feel better... best advice I can give to anyone who is considering surgery, do it for yourself!!!! Don't give up! Yes it's a b***h but you'll see results if you follow your diet

Lost 140 lbs Hi I had my procedure done in 2005 I was Almost 400 lbs (385) have to admit hardest challenge I Ever put on myself, being an Italian guy who lived on pasta and bread... it was a long difficult journey I will Not lie. But I wouldn't change anything! I look better, feel better... best advice I can give to anyone who is considering surgery, do it for yourself!!!! Don't give up! Yes it's a b***h but you'll see results if you follow your diet

I am more than Happy to help anyone who is scheduled, pre or post operation who is in need of support, I had my surgery done in 2003 I lost over 130 lbs!!! Please don't hesitate to contact me! My name is steve. Hope I can help anyone who seeks a mentor

Folks I was Almost 400 lbs at my heaviest weight! I would eat like I was going to the chair, then diabetes reared it's ugly face. My general physician 1st recommended I try to eliminate bread, pasta,etc... now I am a Italian guy, try telling that to a ginny!!! Obviously that never happened.. he suggested I look into bypass surgery.. that was 2003, I will Not lie, it was a extremely difficult to adapt to but it's mind over matter and you need to stick to it don't give up!! If anyone needs more mentoring hit me up