hondoford

Lizabeth that is awesome that you got your fill! Mine made a huge difference and YES be careful with bread, rice, Pasta...you creep up on full and then....TOO LATE!!! At least that's been my experience.
I was talking with a buddy that told me his wife lost over 100lbs. with her band, and that's great, but the interesting part is that she only lost about 20lbs in her first 2 years. He said she had to get 'used to it' for a while and then got serious. Only now do you have all the tools and you are SO YOUNG! I know you'll be a success. Year 2 is when you kick some butt and take names.
Thanks for the kind words. Morgan is awesome and I'm glad I have the band because I need to be healthy in order to keep up with her and her big brother. I definitely can feel the difference (I don't sweat 24/7 in the Houston heat).
Take care and keep in touch!

Hi crystaleffexx - I had my surgery exactly 1 year ago and the cost was $5,500 plus my airfare. Very affordable and it was the cleanest hospital I've ever been in. The staff is very nice and professional. I wouldn't hesitate recommending Dr. Kuri.

I had my surgery last October and it was my goal to lose all my weight within 1 year (still a goal but still not sure I will make it). I started at 319lbs and I'm at 254lbs as of this morning! 65lbs down and 46 to go! OK I'm done ranting, thank you and good day....

....and this is why we fail. I'm not saying a person can't lose all the weight within a year but it should not be about how long it takes. None of us got to be fat overnight, and we're not going to lose it overnight either. Good for you hondoford that you modified your goals and did not go into 'failure' mode. You will reach your goal.

Way to go!!!!!! Keep your eye on the prize. Goals are good to have to keep us motivated. Sometimes we need to change our modify our goals and sometimes its good to also make smaller goals.

I had my surgery last October and it was my goal to lose all my weight within 1 year (still a goal but still not sure I will make it). I started at 319lbs and I'm at 254lbs as of this morning! 65lbs down and 46 to go! OK I'm done ranting, thank you and good day....

I had my surgery last October and it was my goal to lose all my weight within 1 year (still a goal but still not sure I will make it). I started at 319lbs and I'm at 254lbs as of this morning! 65lbs down and 46 to go! OK I'm done ranting, thank you and good day....

I had my surgery last October and it was my goal to lose all my weight within 1 year (still a goal but still not sure I will make it). I started at 319lbs and I'm at 254lbs as of this morning! 65lbs down and 46 to go! OK I'm done ranting, thank you and good day....

I had my surgery last October and it was my goal to lose all my weight within 1 year (still a goal but still not sure I will make it). I started at 319lbs and I'm at 254lbs as of this morning! 65lbs down and 46 to go! OK I'm done ranting, thank you and good day....

I had my surgery last October and it was my goal to lose all my weight within 1 year (still a goal but still not sure I will make it). I started at 319lbs and I'm at 254lbs as of this morning! 65lbs down and 46 to go! OK I'm done ranting, thank you and good day....

I had my surgery last October and it was my goal to lose all my weight within 1 year (still a goal but still not sure I will make it). I started at 319lbs and I'm at 254lbs as of this morning! 65lbs down and 46 to go! OK I'm done ranting, thank you and good day....

Thanks very much MD. I don't know that my advice will be of much help with regards to fertility; my numbers were 'good' or 'acceptable' and everything was physically fine with my wife, it just wasn't happening, for whatever reason. One thing that the Lapband may have influenced is by being in better shape our frequency of trying to conceive went up and therefore the odds of conception went up. I know it's a pretty simple answer but we had stopped all treatments, deciding to take a break for a few months and look at our options. Other than that and just luck I don't know that there are any other variables.

Haha...that is so awesome about your success. We are all different and I can't wait to get to those disciplined habits that you are "flowing in" right now. Congrats again on many fronts.
P.S. Any advice on help getting you fertile? My wife and I are having a hard time getting pregnant and I assume its on my end. Any advice?
Blessings !

Congratulations !
So happy it worked out for you and your wife.
My daughter & sil on 2nd round of IVF and yes, mortgaged the house.
Best wishes to your family!

After getting my fill on 12/11 I made the commitment to go to the gym 4 times a week, and while I regularly fail to make it 4 times I always make it at least 3 times. I'm up to running 4 miles and lifting weights approx. 45 minutes each session (1.5 miles run to warm up, then lift for 45 minutes, then finish with 2.5 mile run). I'm not breaking any records in weights or speed but I'm improving each week and my goal is to get that number up to 6 miles running and 1 hour lifting in the next 90 days.
As far as food goes most days I do not eat either Breakfast or lunch; my fill is pretty constricting and it hurts a bit to eat earlier in the day. Most days I just do a Protein drink for both Breakfast and lunch. dinner is usually fish, chicken, Soup, chili and/or veggies. Trying hard not to cheat but damn it I'm human and it happens...
As of this AM I'm at 274, so 35lbs lost. My waist is down 4" and that's actually my proudest accomplishment.
I'm finally at that point where the gym is not a nuisance or a pain and I can go at lunch time, grab a quick shower and then back to work and not be crippled or hurting the next day. I say this because I've been at this point before in my life (I lost about 50 lbs and got down to my goal weight of 208lbs, the lightest I've ever been as an adult). When I was at this exact point previously; this is when the weight loss began to happen very rapidly. I think because my body was in much better shape and could take the extra work that losing more weight demands from it. If I'm right, things are about to get interesting.
Last thing; last week I received the best news I could have ever received: After trying unsuccessfully for the last 4 years (starting 1 year after the birth of our 5 year old) to have another child (spending a ton of $$ on fertility treatments, I'm not kidding, I mean Porsche $$), my wife is pregnant! So does it have anything to do with the surgery? Who knows, maybe not, maybe....

After getting my fill on 12/11 I made the commitment to go to the gym 4 times a week, and while I regularly fail to make it 4 times I always make it at least 3 times. I'm up to running 4 miles and lifting weights approx. 45 minutes each session (1.5 miles run to warm up, then lift for 45 minutes, then finish with 2.5 mile run). I'm not breaking any records in weights or speed but I'm improving each week and my goal is to get that number up to 6 miles running and 1 hour lifting in the next 90 days.
As far as food goes most days I do not eat either Breakfast or lunch; my fill is pretty constricting and it hurts a bit to eat earlier in the day. Most days I just do a Protein drink for both Breakfast and lunch. dinner is usually fish, chicken, Soup, chili and/or veggies. Trying hard not to cheat but damn it I'm human and it happens...
As of this AM I'm at 274, so 35lbs lost. My waist is down 4" and that's actually my proudest accomplishment.
I'm finally at that point where the gym is not a nuisance or a pain and I can go at lunch time, grab a quick shower and then back to work and not be crippled or hurting the next day. I say this because I've been at this point before in my life (I lost about 50 lbs and got down to my goal weight of 208lbs, the lightest I've ever been as an adult). When I was at this exact point previously; this is when the weight loss began to happen very rapidly. I think because my body was in much better shape and could take the extra work that losing more weight demands from it. If I'm right, things are about to get interesting.
Last thing; last week I received the best news I could have ever received: After trying unsuccessfully for the last 4 years (starting 1 year after the birth of our 5 year old) to have another child (spending a ton of $$ on fertility treatments, I'm not kidding, I mean Porsche $$), my wife is pregnant! So does it have anything to do with the surgery? Who knows, maybe not, maybe....

I'm in the same boat.....I've lost wait...but I am in the process of using my tool wisely. Any weight that I haven't lost ...is my fault in my opinion. That said....I've only had one fill....and I'm getting betting with food choices. Now...I'm eating Protein in the morning, invested in many Protein Bars (for snacks), small food choices, not drinking wine late at night, not eating past 7pm, exorcizing more ect....
P.S. Now...I'm losing a little more weight...and I sense I'm about ready to bust through MY SET POINT (i.e. the barrier that the body sets so you don't lose more weight or gain more weight).
2013 is going to be a good year. Thanks for updated us Elizabeth. Thank you for keeping us informed on your journey as I believe you got surgery the day after me with Dr. Kuri.
Continued success,
MD

"Tru 'dat!" - Lil' Wayne

Hi Chris! I just had my fill today. I tried to have it last week and the Dr. couldn't find my port! So I had to do one in the X-ray center where he could use imaging and find it. I've been told this happens every once in a while. I received a 1.5cc fill and we will so how that goes.
I'm down about 22lbs and holding for the last 3 weeks. Going to the gym 2-3 times a week. I know that number needs to be 4 times a week but this is our busiest time of year and I'm doing 12-16 hour days in the office 6 days a week so it's tough! January will be much easier.
Talk to you soon!

Doing well! but I hear you on the road block. I'm at 20lbs lost and the last week or 2 has been tough. I worked out at the gym yesterday for the first time; nothing too heavy, about 50% of max. just to get back on track and jogged for about 5 min. to end. I'v been trying to make sure that I don't eat anything (OK sometimes a snack) after 7PM. That has been a real help in re-starting the weight loss; I took off 2 1/2 lbs. last week. Can't wait to get a fill!

"Tru 'dat!" - Lil' Wayne

I'm having a hard time sticking to liguids too but I'm trying. I feel like I could eat anything with my band now...but trying hard not take advantage of my freedoms that I could enjoy. Still a little tender on my left side of my stomach area where the port is...but its getting better.
Just noticed that we all got banded by Dr. Kuri within 2 days of each other. Perhaps we can encourage each other through this thread and post active status updates. What do you think?
P.S. I'm down 10lbs so far and admittedly not sticking full to my diet so far. Also...I'm shooting baskets and riding the bike every other day....but not trying to force it to promote healing.
God bless you all !

I had mine on 10/18 also, same doc as marketing dude (even rode to the airport with him, that's where I met him). I have some pain and gas and shoulder pain but walking helps tremendously. Just walk slow around your home every bit helps. Everybody is different and you will be great in no time!