Hevnbound

Little late to worry about it since I am having my operation Monday but I can't help but notice that this forum is dead!
The Lap Band Over 70 forum is alive and well.
Hope I haven't made the wrong decision! Not second guessing, just making a statement.
I will post again when I'm up and conscious!

Well, ..... I'm home and all is well. Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers. Although is wasn't a piece of cake, it has so far been a walk-in-the-park with a couple of unexpected rain storms!!! :-). NO! Make that a couple of rain showers!
My experience to this point has really made me feel blessed. I will keep you posted with updates. Let's keep this thread active for the benefits of others our age who would benefit from our experiences.

Little late to worry about it since I am having my operation Monday but I can't help but notice that this forum is dead!
The Lap Band Over 70 forum is alive and well.
Hope I haven't made the wrong decision! Not second guessing, just making a statement.
I will post again when I'm up and conscious!

Four weeks after surgery and I've reached my first plateau - BUMMER!
Start weight - 322. Goal - 299 (twoderland!!)
Today's weight - 301 ..... I'll take it and be happy!! (322, 317, 306, 303, 301) !!!!!
Congratulations to all who met their goal.
Kudo's to all who made the effort!

Four weeks after surgery and I've reached my first plateau - BUMMER!
Start weight - 322. Goal - 299 (twoderland!!)
Today's weight - 301 ..... I'll take it and be happy!! (322, 317, 306, 303, 301) !!!!!
Congratulations to all who met their goal.
Kudo's to all who made the effort!

Four weeks after surgery and I've reached my first plateau - BUMMER!
Start weight - 322. Goal - 299 (twoderland!!)
Today's weight - 301 ..... I'll take it and be happy!! (322, 317, 306, 303, 301) !!!!!
Congratulations to all who met their goal.
Kudo's to all who made the effort!

Four weeks after surgery and I've reached my first plateau - BUMMER!
Start weight - 322. Goal - 299 (twoderland!!)
Today's weight - 301 ..... I'll take it and be happy!! (322, 317, 306, 303, 301) !!!!!
Congratulations to all who met their goal.
Kudo's to all who made the effort!

Four weeks after surgery and I've reached my first plateau - BUMMER!
Start weight - 322. Goal - 299 (twoderland!!)
Today's weight - 301 ..... I'll take it and be happy!! (322, 317, 306, 303, 301) !!!!!
Congratulations to all who met their goal.
Kudo's to all who made the effort!

303!! Was hoping far a loss like last time that would have me in twoderland one week early. I'm happy at. 303, however!

I know it's not weigh in day yet, but I am so excited about what I saw on the scale this morning! I reached my goal of ONEderland!! So excited to finally break 200lbs. Just hope it keeps going in this direction! :-)

Couldn't check in yesterday, but doing so today, and I've hit a milestone.
Current weight 298.9 lbs Starting weight 305 lbs Goal for St. Patty's Day 293 lbs. Finally broke into the 200's!

CONGRATULATIONS Bea to Onderland!! AWESOME! My goal at the moment is Twoderland and with this St. Patrick's day challenge, I'm going to make it!! If I keep up my current progress it will be sooner than later!! Today's weigh in: 306.8. !!

I'm all for making weigh-ins, beginning and end of challenge starting and ending on same day of the week. Repetition is a great memory enhancer!
Put my vote down for "Hump Day", Wednesday.

317 today!! :-)

317 today!! :-)

317 today!! :-)

Gettingsexyback
I lost 42 pounds before surgery. I am now 8 weeks out from surgery, 12/23. The first 4 weeks I was on full liquids and at 450-600 calories. I was able to do some light cardio on a recumbent bike, but it was an effort. The last 4 weeks I have been on soft Proteins, 600-800 calories and have gradually intensified the cardio getting to 30 min a day for 5 days. I have managed to keep losing, 48 lbs since surgery.
Next week I graduate to stage 5, adding fruits and vegetables and a calorie count of 800-1000 calories. After a short vacation I will begin some strength training and will watch calories closely. I feel like I may need to increase to 1200 calories at that point to make sure I can support the needs of muscle recovery.
I think that you have to make the call regarding calories and what your body is telling you. I have focused on consistent weight loss, staying within the guidelines given to me. I am also committed to no white starches: potatoes, rice, bread, etc for at least my first six months. So I haven't come across any slider foods yet because all I have eaten is liquid and soft Protein.

Stupid question, but why are some of you even trying to find your slider food?

Are you OK? We haven't heard from you since Sunday. These things can sometime go bad and we would like to know all is well.
Most everyone jumped on your guy and, from what little we know, ... rightfully so! However, there is probably more to the story.
I really like what Butterflyhigh said - was a lot of wisdom in her comments.
As a romantic type, if I don't hear differently from you I'm going to assume you two reconciled and he agreed to get counseling and you will live happily ever after!! :-)

Good for you. IMHO you are handling this very well! Hope it all works out the way you want it to! Congratulations on the surgiversary - I'm celebrating 3 days today..... :-)

Good for you. IMHO you are handling this very well! Hope it all works out the way you want it to! Congratulations on the surgiversary - I'm celebrating 3 days today..... :-)

I'm with you on this one! And, I'm not a "Curvy Goddess", ... I'm a dude!! My date is 2/13.

Back home - one night stay - all went well, EXCEPT .......
..... Throat where they insert a breathing tube or something that made me more uncomfortable than anything else. So much so that I got no sleep the night I was in the hospital. The throat problem made my Cpap machine not work ... Throat would close as I exhaled. Primary problem was caused due to fact I couldn't sleep on my side level!
At home now so all things are well. Slept 11 hours last night. Throat much better. No problem with surgery, etc. now the journey starts trying to get in my liquids.
Only downside so far is I have to deal with drain 'till Monday but that won't be a problem.
Edit - OH ..... I forgot ... Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and prayers. I don't mind saying that having this done at age 72 was scary!!

Back home - one night stay - all went well, EXCEPT .......
..... Throat where they insert a breathing tube or something that made me more uncomfortable than anything else. So much so that I got no sleep the night I was in the hospital. The throat problem made my Cpap machine not work ... Throat would close as I exhaled. Primary problem was caused due to fact I couldn't sleep on my side level!
At home now so all things are well. Slept 11 hours last night. Throat much better. No problem with surgery, etc. now the journey starts trying to get in my liquids.
Only downside so far is I have to deal with drain 'till Monday but that won't be a problem.
Edit - OH ..... I forgot ... Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and prayers. I don't mind saying that having this done at age 72 was scary!!

Thanks all for the encouragement - I needed that!
Magtart - Thanks for the link to Chris1142's story,
Dr-Patient - Thanks for the prayers. I will try my best to keep you posted. I hope your friend goes for it. Did you read the link that magtart posted? Great story!
npwoman ..... I like the "73 is the new 63"!
Wonder where all the men are on Bariatic Pal? This reminds me of the Weight Watcher meetings I use to attend - 85% women! Of course I liked the odds then and I like the odds here! Surrounded by good looking women - what more could a guy want? :-)
You ladies have a blessed day and God willin' I will meet ya'll here next week.