klr2012

Banded 1/16/13 and I've lost 40 pounds. I feel like my progress is pretty slow compares to others on these boards, but everyone keeps saying slower is better. I am just ready to reach my goal already!

I received my first fill today. Didn't hurt one bit. I was a little anxious because I did not know what to expect, but it was no big deal. I am hoping to feel more restriction. I have 3.8cc in a 10cc band. The nurse told me that she didn't expect that I would be in the green zone after the fill, but that they do the adjustments in small increments out of caution and for accuracy. We'll see how this amount does in the next month for my weight loss. The nurse also told me that most people find the green zone around between 5 and 8ccs.

I am so excited! After being at 141 pounds for about 2 months I woke up today and stepped on the scale and it said 139 lbs! I did a happy dance because I have not seen the 130's for years. I feel even more motivated to get the last 19 off!!! I was banded 4/12/11 and started out at 215 lbs : )
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I'm banded! Minimal pain and not hungry but I have drank 16 oz or Water and ate chicken broth. Looking forward to Protein Shakes tomorrow.

i find people who dont know about the band or understand exactly what it is, are the ones who are most vocal......along with the ones who do not use it correctly.
this is your life
this is about you
and in the words of my bad a** biker hub in regards to anyone
who doesnt like what he says or does.. f*** em
as catfish said, make them eat crow

Positive feedback:
Nothing squelches (sp?) the naysayers like a winner. You show them, and watch them eat crow while your the winner and smiling!

Thanks for all the wonderful and supportive comments! I needed to heard this, seriously.
My husband was there when I told his family but he didn't say a word. Instead, he was silent while they grilled me on why I chose to have lapband. That is the exact convo I did not want to have because It's my choice!
AND the 1st question they asked was how much weight I have lost so far. I used to be very thin and obsessed with scales weighing myself 3 times a day so I hate being asked how much I weigh. I responded by saying that my dr wants me to wait 8 weeks before weighing myself.
Needless to say, things are rather tense with my hubby rt now because I am so upset with him and his family. Not to mention, I now also feel stressed to produce good results to prove them wrong.

I have lost 170 lbs (got my lapband 2 years ago) and I could not be happier! I was prepared for a lot of pain but it hasn't been bad at all. I still have a drain in and I have another month of wearing the compression garment. Having to try to stay still but I'm just dying to start trying on clothes!
I had this done in Houston but I'm going to Mexico to do the breast lift in August.

Thanks for all the wonderful and supportive comments! I needed to heard this, seriously.
My husband was there when I told his family but he didn't say a word. Instead, he was silent while they grilled me on why I chose to have lapband. That is the exact convo I did not want to have because It's my choice!
AND the 1st question they asked was how much weight I have lost so far. I used to be very thin and obsessed with scales weighing myself 3 times a day so I hate being asked how much I weigh. I responded by saying that my dr wants me to wait 8 weeks before weighing myself.
Needless to say, things are rather tense with my hubby rt now because I am so upset with him and his family. Not to mention, I now also feel stressed to produce good results to prove them wrong.

But I need to vent! I only told my hubby, sister and mom about the band. I didn't tell my hubby's immediate family because I didn't think they would be supportive. So my husband totally put a guilt trip on me to tell his parents and siblings by saying it hurts his feelings that I don't trust his family. After some discussion I finally decided to tell his family and their reaction was exactly what I expected. They all started telling me about someone they knew that had the band and failed. So now I just feel angry that I let my husband guilt me into telling them. I need positive feedback and support, not horror stories.

But I need to vent! I only told my hubby, sister and mom about the band. I didn't tell my hubby's immediate family because I didn't think they would be supportive. So my husband totally put a guilt trip on me to tell his parents and siblings by saying it hurts his feelings that I don't trust his family. After some discussion I finally decided to tell his family and their reaction was exactly what I expected. They all started telling me about someone they knew that had the band and failed. So now I just feel angry that I let my husband guilt me into telling them. I need positive feedback and support, not horror stories.

But I need to vent! I only told my hubby, sister and mom about the band. I didn't tell my hubby's immediate family because I didn't think they would be supportive. So my husband totally put a guilt trip on me to tell his parents and siblings by saying it hurts his feelings that I don't trust his family. After some discussion I finally decided to tell his family and their reaction was exactly what I expected. They all started telling me about someone they knew that had the band and failed. So now I just feel angry that I let my husband guilt me into telling them. I need positive feedback and support, not horror stories.

Thanks for all the encouragement and support! I still hate the hunger feeling but the support here makes me feel better.
I usually drink the Protein shake in small sips over a 15-20 min period. I thought that was reasonable, but I am going to try to space out the ounces every hour. Sounds like it could work.
Also, my bowel movements are fine. 2 yesterday and 2 today already. I keep telling my husband I can't believe I am even going because I haven't eaten any food! Lol
I also have gone on small walks everyday around my neighborhood. I have a 3 yr old and a 10 month old so I take them for walks in their wagon at least twice a day.

I know of no bander who has died from the liquid diet. It sounds melodramatic bu hardly realistic. Keep on plan and this will pass soon. Do allow for the time to completely heal inside. You will be glad you did!

Thanks for all the wonderful advice. I only drank cranberry juice because its on the list of liquids allowed in the first week. Plus I figure putting some calories in my stomach would help with the growling. Also I feel very nauseous when my stomach is growling. My mouth starts to fill with saliva and I know I will throw up unless I put something in my stomach. I get the whole head hunger concept but these hunger pains feel like physical pain! I can't even imagine another week and a half on liquids only. I truly feel miserable! However reading posts on the LBT site helps because I know others are going through the same thing. (Misery loves company!)

3 months post op and right now I'm avg 4 pounds lost a week! I've only had 1 fill. I'm keeping my portions small as I can & choosing the right food with no cheating. (Except a little at Xmas). Walking on treadmill twice a day. Lost over 60 lbs including preop diet! People think the band deserves all the credit, like if you get the band you're automatically gonna lose weight. It's give me the help I needed to do this but I'm working hard & making good food choices. I'm thankful for the band but giving myself some credit for my hard work & sacrifice.

They actually sent me home with a scopolamine patch that was supposed to take care of nausea for 72 hrs

I have to loose 12lbs before surgery and I am so focused and I am not swaying from my diet. My kids had Cookies and ice cream last night and I wasn't even tempted to cheat. I want this so bad and I refuse to do anything that will delay it. But why can't I have the will power to do this on my own?! I know that with the band I will still have to work hard to be able to succeed, but I wish I could do it without surgery. Just venting, I still plan on going through with surgery I just want to be able to do it on my own. Does anyone feel the same way?

I went for my pre-op appointment today! Everything feels so much more real now. My surgery is this Thursday and I am really looking forward to loosing the weight. My husband was against the surgery at first since he is a personal fitness trainer and preferred that I did it the "natural" way, but he went with me to the pre-op appointment today and seems to be much more supportive and open to the surgery now. I can't wait until i can go out with my husband and his friends and not feel like the hideously big mother of two in the midst of my husband and all of his fitness guru friends with perfect bodies!

I am only telling a few people.... Just don't want to be judged

I am not going to tell anyone either. They wont understand and I dont want to explain myself to anyone.

I went for my pre-op appointment today! Everything feels so much more real now. My surgery is this Thursday and I am really looking forward to loosing the weight. My husband was against the surgery at first since he is a personal fitness trainer and preferred that I did it the "natural" way, but he went with me to the pre-op appointment today and seems to be much more supportive and open to the surgery now. I can't wait until i can go out with my husband and his friends and not feel like the hideously big mother of two in the midst of my husband and all of his fitness guru friends with perfect bodies!

I am scheduled to be banded January 17, 2013 and the closer it gets to the date, the more I feel a wide range of emotions! I am excited, nervous, sad (kind of mourning the loss of good foods- sad but true) and scared! My emotions about the procedure change from day to day. I am also worried about what to tell folks when I start loosing weight. I don't really want to tell them about the surgery because I am afraid of being judged...Man, I am ready to get it over with already and start facing the process of loosing weight.