dwilliams

It my first fill today, surgery was 8/27, lost a total of 20 pounds since then!! Was going to get 4.0cc, but suggested 3.0 cc, Only got 3.5 cc, I was nervous and my MD compromised with me,LOL Kind of a weird feeling, but not painful, or anything.
On ward!
surgery- 8/27/12 ........ down 34 and counting

I'm tired...of explaining myself.
I'm tired...of people asking 'how much' I've lost
I'm tired...of people who live far away , saying 'I can't wait to see your skinny ass' for the holidays.
I'm tired..of people asking 'can u eat that?'
I'm tired of people's font right obnoxious comments!
It's my business, no one else's. And that's the only regret I gave with the band so far. Just venting. Thanks.

Congrats.. I had my first fill (2.5 cc) today,too! Surgery was Sept 7, 2012 and lost about 20lbs already... YeY!!!

It my first fill today, surgery was 8/27, lost a total of 20 pounds since then!! Was going to get 4.0cc, but suggested 3.0 cc, Only got 3.5 cc, I was nervous and my MD compromised with me,LOL Kind of a weird feeling, but not painful, or anything.
On ward!
surgery- 8/27/12 ........ down 34 and counting

i was walking in the parking lot yesterday and this lady stopped me and said."i really love your outfit..too bad they dont make that in big girl sizes"! OMG!!! i was elated to think a perfect stranger doesnt consider me a "big girl"! BEST NSV YET!!!!

I feel a heavy load off my shoulders! I believe this would have been my biggest obstacle!!! Now, I feel i can conquer the world!!!!:) thanks!!!

Im very excited and pleased with my progress.
im down 40 since my banding (4/26) and 53 total since March 1.
I just had my 3rd fill on 9/24 and i think it may be the one to get me into the green zone.
from mid july til just pass mid august i was at a stand still on the scale and was very discouraged and was ready to give up and even tell doc to take the band out....what was i thinking?
I am so gald that i didnt..i just tweeked my workouts a bit, watched my carbs closer than i was and the weight started coming off again, ive had a loss every week since 8/24.
So for those of you who may be 2 or 3 months post-op (or at any stage of post op for that matter) and find your self at a stand still, dont get discouraged..just look at what you have been doing, and make eeven a small change for the better and it will work!
Coming here to LBT for encouragement and support and many tips...was the best thing i could have done and has been a large part of why ive done what i have done so far.

Sooooo I was banded July 2 and I've lost 49 pounds. So about 2 years ago, I bought this beautiful dress and it totally didn't fit! Way too small but I loved it so much that I wanted to buy it anyway!
Soooooo when I was banded, I made two short term goals: get under 250 (started at 297) and where that that dress for a night out with my husband on our 2nd anniversary sept 19! I hadn't not gone under 250 in many many years and I figured by that weight, the dress would fit.
Well.... I weighed in at 249 and wore the dress out for our anniversary! It felt soooooooo good!! I'm only 1/3 of the way to my final goal...but these little accomplishments help push me along! Praise God!
I'm attaching a pic of me in the dress before going out!

I'm so excited!! I got on the scales this morning and I have lost 50.5 pounds!!! I started this journey at the end of May when I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic. My doctor said either diet/exercise or medication. I chose to try the diet and exercise. I had been thinking about lapband for several months and finally decided to have the surgery. Boy have I not regretted my decision!!!! I started out at 228 and am now 177.4!! 50 pounds was my first big goal. Now I'm pushing for 75. My family (other than my husband) can finally see that I am loosing weight. :-)
I have also been cleaning out my clothes. I have given away about 3-33 gallon garbage bags full of clothes. I am down to 4 pairs of pants! I couldn't be more excited. I stared out in a size 18/20 top and bottom and am now in a size 13/14 pant and a large top. I actually have a couple of pairs of pants that have elastic waist and they are a size 8/10. They are tight but they fit. :-) If they don't have elastic I have to get the bigger size. :-(
I would like to thank everyone on here for their advise and wisdom!! I have read lots and lots of post and feel that I learned alot about what to do and not to do with my band. So, THANK YOU everyone!!!

I had surgery on 7/25 and have lost about 30 lbs since. I noticed my pants were loose but really didn't believe I was ready for a size smaller... Much to my surprise, I was ready for ones TWO sizes smaller!!!
YAY ME!!!

To keep balance you should weigh 3-4 oz of lean meat, 2 oz of veggie, 2 oz of carb.. or you eliminate the carb and do 4/4 that = 8 oz = 1 cup
Example I eat: 4 oz ground turkey pattie/ 1/4 cup cooked spinach/ 1/4 cup mashed sweet potatoes = 1 cup ( I always eat my turkey pattie first, then the veggies, and if I am still hungry I then eat my carb (if I can get to it, lol).
I guess a light V8 wouldn't hurt occassionally, just keep in mind of the sodium when drinking them.

My surgeon advised no caffeine, as historically it is known as a stomach irritant. Nothing was mentioned to me about it also being a diuretic.
That said...I do continue to drink 1 glass of caffeinated iced coffee every day. I also have 80+ oz of Water every day, so I have not experienced any negative side effects.

Have clothes in my closet that still have tags on them, just for $hits and giggles, I tried them on....... I am wearing them today with no tightness! SSSooooooo excited to keep it going! :0)
surgery- 8/27/12 ........ down 34 and counting

I currently have 5.5 cc in my band. I think my band is a 10cc. I hit the green zone about month 4.I am not exactly sure but I think I've had six fills. My doctor is very stingy when it comes to fills he really wants to make sure I need them!
From the minute I was able to eat regular food which was three weeks after surgery I have been eating 1000 cal per day each meal consists of 4 ounces of Protein, 1/2 cup of veggies and 1/4 cup of starch. I allow myself 2 Snacks per day... each not exceeding 100 calories.
I have not done any formal exercise at all but I have started walking and biking now that I am almost to goal.

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In this pic I'm wearing the same shirt as u see I'm swimming in it now first pic 263 lbs, next pic 196 lbd! Just need to tone and sculp, praying I don't have to do a skin surgery!

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A really good way to keep track is with myfitnesspal.com...there is also an app for your phone

Have clothes in my closet that still have tags on them, just for $hits and giggles, I tried them on....... I am wearing them today with no tightness! SSSooooooo excited to keep it going! :0)
surgery- 8/27/12 ........ down 34 and counting

Mix chia seeds into it. Be careful, not too many. They do swell.

This is so quick to make and taste great. Good for the soft diet stages as well
1/4 cup low fat Ricotta
1/4 teaspoon unsweetened Hershey cocoa powder
1/2 - 1 packet of Splenda, depending on how sweet you like it
Mix together. You can add more chocolate if you like. Optional add a few drops of vanilla.
6.2 gm Protein

I make popsicles out of a pre made Protein Shakes, like EAS or Adkins. I put the shake in a popsicle mold and freeze it. I get 6 popsicles out of 1 shake. When I crave chocolate ice cream I have one and the craving is satisfied. It works for me.

Im not a mean person untill poked or pushed..ur right I would of never made the taco comment b4 I woulda been right there with her cramming 4 of them down myself..but her comment was way out of line and I was not gonna take it and I did value our freindship...many times I have been there for her and vise versa...yes I'm doing 4 miles of speed walking a day cut into 2 different sessions...I've dropped 26lbs in 13 days!!..could not be happier with myself..and most of the women in my family have hot tempers..I'm the mild one ha

Have clothes in my closet that still have tags on them, just for $hits and giggles, I tried them on....... I am wearing them today with no tightness! SSSooooooo excited to keep it going! :0)
surgery- 8/27/12 ........ down 34 and counting

Have clothes in my closet that still have tags on them, just for $hits and giggles, I tried them on....... I am wearing them today with no tightness! SSSooooooo excited to keep it going! :0)
surgery- 8/27/12 ........ down 34 and counting

Have clothes in my closet that still have tags on them, just for $hits and giggles, I tried them on....... I am wearing them today with no tightness! SSSooooooo excited to keep it going! :0)
surgery- 8/27/12 ........ down 34 and counting