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I've been banded 3weeks & I've had an adjustment (3.5cc in band) My dietician says stick to 1000-1200 calories a day. I get in exercise & I track my intake, take Vitamins, etc. But I'm able to eat the calories & it seems to be more then 1 cup of food @ a Time & it doesn't keep me full 5hrs or longer. I'm getting a lot of Protein. But I'm afraid I'm not gonna drop any pounds. What can I do? Should I get another fill? My only restriction is bread. Other then that I can have whatever thus far.

Today is my last day as a non Bander. I have surgery at 11am tomorrow. I'm ready to start this new chapter of my life!!! Ready to see the new me!! Getting everything ready and staying prayed up!!

I had my surgery feb 20 2013. Total loss to date is 64lbs including preop diet. I can move so much easier. I walk a mile a day, I can play with my grandsons!! I love my band!

I got banned in January 2013 and have lost 72 pounds so far and still moving right along. Off of blood pressure meds, off all diabetic medication and off almost all other medications. I would do it all over again, it's been great so far. I have a question, how do you get the weight loss ticker on the bottom of your page?

My follow up was today. Since April 24 I have lost another 10 pounds!!!!! I feel like the weight is sliding off now. At first when I looked in the mirror I felt like it was working. Ive learned that it takes time and patience. It doesnt happen overnight. I thank all the people to gave me advice on this forum. Lol like im accepting an award.
Anyone else gaining more confidence??

Surgery date 9/27/11
after pic taken 4/24/13
170lbs off
I'd love to share my story and journey..

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One year ago today took the first step to change my life. I got the lapband and started my journey to loose weight and change my life. The last year has been a challenge to say the least but today I stand here 115 pounds lighter and amazed with all I accomplished this year. I started my journey at 314lbs. Today I weigh 199lbs, and still aiming for goal:)

I'm now banded as of 4 pm yesterday. Still in Hospital. Alot of pain in stomach. Feels like I did a million crunches. Quick test this morning to check band then home!!! My journey begins today. Walked several times last night. Good luck to anyone else being banded this month

my major fear was getting so big they'd have to cut me out of my house and my baby granddaughter..that motivated me to do what i had to save my life..its probably not the answer you wanted but its the one i wanted to give.

Im in the same boat !!! I add crystal light it helps

First off, congrats! Second of all, there is plenty of variety, but right now, don't think of it, it just makes the post op diet harder. But since you asked a question I'll answer, let's go through each option.
Chinese food - Dumplings can be difficult if soft, try eating the fillings and not the wrapper. Crispy wontons are ok, but then they have been fried which isn't all that healthy. Egg drop Soup is completely fine, just watch the sodium intake, orange chicken is doable but again remember it's fried, a better option is the grilled mandarin chicken. Lo mein and fried rice are completely off the menu but check out bandfriendlyrecipes.com for a fried rice recipe using cauliflower (sounds crazy I know but so good)
Japanese food - Chicken/shrimp teriyaki are perfectly fine but watch the sodium in the teriyaki sauce if that is a concern for you. Shrimp tempura is ok, though again, in moderation because it's fried, tamago sushi (egg custard) should be fine but watch the cholesterol and if it has rice then it's a no go. Shumai is the same Chinese dumplings, no if it's soft, yes if it's crispy (but careful cause it's fried). If you like other sushi, forego the rice and get sashimi, tofu is a good option, and miso soup is on the menu still. Edamame is still edible.
Cheeseburgers - light or nonfat cheese, low cal version of toppings, no bun and eat with a knife and fork. Switch to turkey if at all possible.
Chicken fingers - they are alright, they can still be eaten but remember they are fried. Try grilled chicken strips.
French fries - they are alright, you can eat them but they are unhealthy. Search pinterest for things like baked zucchini fries instead though.
pizza - eat toppings only, or eat minimally topped thin and crispy. This is just wasted food though (I work at pizza hut so I know). I posted a recipe here for a cauliflower Pizza Crust, check it out.
spaghetti - ditch the spa spaghetti and go for spaghetti squash. Find the lightest Tomato sauce you can. I just found a tomato basil Pasta sauce yesterday for 45 calories a serving (half a cup!)
Meatballs - all about what goes in them, extra lean ground beef or Turkey. I am actually going to be making a recipe using ground turkey stuffed with bits of nonfat string cheese.< /p>
Mashed potatoes - it's ok in moderation but it's pure carbs so it's wasted space, I keep mentioning cauliflower, but try a cauliflower mash.
meatloaf - same as meatballs
noodle pudding - you've stumped me as to what this is, but the noodles tell me no.
cake - extreme moderation, like I'm talking, for only your birthday only!
tuna sandwiches/turkey sandwiches - all sandwiches really... take off the bread, put the toppings in the meat and roll it up. Tuna is harder, just make tuna salad and use it as a spread for high Fiber crackers. Use things like mustard (0 cal) and extra light mayo to flavor it.
Any way sorry that was so long. Just remember, this is not a diet, it's a lifestyle. It's all about the decisions you make. Good luck, and pm me if you need to. I'm always here to talk. Also my name is fight4light on pinterest and I have a pretty popular lapband board so you should follow that for some great recipes.

Call your doctor and whatever stressing you let it go. Your health should be your most important focus

Holy cow...I'm banded! Had surgery yesterday. Looking forward to getting past these few days of soreness. Gas pains are the worst.

Going in tomorrow to get my second fill. This is awesome considering may 24 will be my band anniversary! I've lost a total of 92 lbs!

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I went by my lap band surgeons office today to drop off a couple of things and I stepped on the scales and I am down an additional 5 pounds making it 29 pounds since march 6

Ok, another tough love moment:
Knock it off! This isn't about quitting at this point, this is about seriously hurting yourself by not following your post op diet. Your stomach has been stitched and by eating food before you're allowed you are risking ripping them. Call your doctor and be honest what you've done so he can make sure you haven't done any damage and in the meantime get back on your post op diet and stay on it.
Why are you upset over 1.4 pounds lost? The first 4-6 weeks post op are for healing not losing so for you to lose anything at all is great. Plus, the average weight loss with the band is 1-2 pounds a week. You need to have realistic expectations or you're setting yourself up for failure.
You have a choice to make. Either buckle down and do the right thing or throw up your hands and give up before you even give it a chance.
You can do this but you have to want it and commit to it.

Don't be hard on yourself, please! You are not broken by any means. Look, I've been struggling with weightloss for 16yrs. I had my band put in in 2009. I lost 80lbs, then went through depression and now I'm back doing it all over again.
With talking to people on this website, family, friends, and doctors I am finding my way. So far I have lost 23lbs. I have no liquid in my band what so ever. I had to learn how to eat all over again, and love me again.
It's NOT easy whatsoever, but it gets easier. Have faith in yourself. Use every connection you can to help. YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

It will get better in time. Don't keep that crap in your house if its too tempting. You shouldn't be eating that a week out anyway. Give your poor body a chance to heal. Its not a miracle. Its a tool. It was surgery and the port was stitched to your muscle of course its going to hurt. Mine did for two weeks but every day it got better. Just keep your chin up and take pain meds.

Today I'm two weeks post op & I had my 1st post op appt & 1st fill. I must admit I was nervous. But my surgeons & his staff are GREAT! I received a shot of a local anesthesia & was given 3.5cc in my band. I was able to get all the barium liquid down with out a problem. I'm really hoping to have a good amount of restriction after this but I know that maybe asking much from my 1st fill. I'm just excited now & feel like a real BANDER now since my first fill cherry has been popped lol. The only thing I seem to keep feeling like I'm going to burp. And its a 50/50 chance that I actually burp. Other then that, so far so good.... I started this process from a three week pre op liquid diet on 4/16. I'm happy to say I've lost 32lbs since then for a total of 63lbs GONE & NEVER COMING BACK since Oct!!!!
What should I expect now???

Today I'm two weeks post op & I had my 1st post op appt & 1st fill. I must admit I was nervous. But my surgeons & his staff are GREAT! I received a shot of a local anesthesia & was given 3.5cc in my band. I was able to get all the barium liquid down with out a problem. I'm really hoping to have a good amount of restriction after this but I know that maybe asking much from my 1st fill. I'm just excited now & feel like a real BANDER now since my first fill cherry has been popped lol. The only thing I seem to keep feeling like I'm going to burp. And its a 50/50 chance that I actually burp. Other then that, so far so good.... I started this process from a three week pre op liquid diet on 4/16. I'm happy to say I've lost 32lbs since then for a total of 63lbs GONE & NEVER COMING BACK since Oct!!!!
What should I expect now???

It didn't happen... my APRN looked over what I was eating (brought a few printouts of my daily food intake) and he suggested that my Protein intake was excellent, and that I could even add a few more calories. At present I am staying under 1000 calories a day. He was ecstatic that I had joined a gym and was going on a regular basis. I asked about a fourth fill, and while he was willing to do, he advised that since I am losing two or three pounds a week that a fill wouldn't yield any benefit.
My concerns to him... I can eat whatever I want, as fast as I want... the dietitian told me to eat 1 cup meals...
His response was that yes, if you are eating some foods that are moist and properly chewed, they will easily pass through the band, and that I shouldn't be obsessed with measuring one cup portions.
So I decided to "save" this fill for when I hit a major plateau after a substantial weight loss. He is sending me for fluoroscope as part of six month surgical follow up, and he felt that the fluoroscope would show how much restriction the band was providing.
In the beginning I think I expected the band to do the work. Now I know while it helps with a feeling of being satiated, it is I who control how much, and the quality of the food that passes through it. I'd rather be at this stage, than risk being sick whenever I exceeded a limit by a small amount, that isn't living.

UGH, I am 2 weeks out from surgery, and I DO get hungry. Usually about 2 1/2-3 hours after I ate last. I am on liquids still though. So, I usually have some Jello, or popsicle. Can't WAIT for tomorrow's Dr appt when I can be moved on to mushy foods!
Today is 4 weeks since I began this whole process, 2 weeks pre op I lost 20 pounds...2 weeks post op, I lost 15 pounds for a grand total of 35!! Oh yeah, I'm still a bit ummm, fat, but I do feel good just losing that!

Cat whisperer I'm sorry u had to go thru that. I'm happy you've gotten it taken care of. Thank u for sharing your story. Everyone has something different happen so its always good to have different variations of surgery. I wish u & us all a healthy speedy recovery.

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