KayVon

Thought I would throw in some words, January 2014 bander here, I was terrified, after every nutrition appointment for four months, all blood tests, ekg, doctors appointment, I was sitting there going "Alright, when does the band news happen?" When January hit, I remember my hands were shaking when I started thinking about surgery, and prepared my heart for ultimate disappointment. But I had started making changes as I went before preop diet started. And I noticed on the scale, I was LOSING. I don't know what it did, but when pre op diet start date hit it was GAME ON. Granted, the first few days were miserable for me, I wont even pretend it wasn't damn hard... But the switch happened, it became second nature and my cravings adjusted, and it lit a flame in me I never knew was capable of being there. Date of surgery went from 269 when I called True results in fall, to 236 on date of surgery. I am three months out, I weigh 193. My life has improved, it didn't just spark a fire of courage and empowerment it, I was still me, just unstoppable. My hobbies are active, I even began to dance again. This is not an easy call for most people, and you have all the right thinking, it's more than normal. And this community can help, a lot, they did for me. You got this, you CAN do this. You've been suffering for far too long, get a reward from this. The future is you, and the present is you! There is no question, that you are 100% capable of whatever you want. Cold feet is natural, but you're more courageous for being able to say it. When life pushes you, push back! best of luck, keep us updated.

I was banded on Jan. 30th, my preop began on the 15th. I say this truthfully. I made alterations to my lifestyle before being banded, but when the 15th hit it was an OVERHAUL entirely, so much I didn't take to mind was a big change. I kept telling myself "no last meal!" Over and over again, and no regrets of not having one. You got this! You're almost there, and guess what, you've made it farther than most people, and you're going to go sooo much farther. It takes so much courage to dedicate yourself as much as you have so far, and there is a wonderful life ahead of you. Before I got banded I looked up every kind of personal stories from people, and from what I've learned. When I began to feel weak, and life would beat me down with my diet, I pushed back, and I pushed back hard. 269lbs to 193lbs as of this week. Congrats, keep us updated.

So, I have posted small bits of my journey here, this place was a huge help in the pre op phase. So a quick overview: I started my journey to Lapband Sept 2013, weighing 269 at 5'4" By date of Surgery Jan, 30th 2014 I was already doing good, I started dietary changes early and followed the pre op diet religiously. I weighed 236, and the weight was falling off quick. I am now three months, almost four? Months out, I weigh 193lbs. I listen to what my body tells me, I've gone from a 4xl to a L-XL. A size 20 pants to size 12, and those are loose on me. I'm at 4ccs, and so far so good. I still maintain personal choices of a very strict diet, more strict than the average post op dietary rules for personal choice. I work out five days a week, I even picked up more active hobbies. It's been working for me. As presumed the weightloss has slown down but I just push myself harder. No regrets. It's been great.

There's seriously so much more to this site than I knew because the android app is so ridiculous. Hope that gets fixed. I personally am going to use the mobile site from now on. Oh well! Does anyone know if they intend on correcting that?

I was banded on Jan 30th, few asked me to update and I will. General info: 5'4" and started at 269 when my journey began in September. Majority of my weight loss so far occured between Nov and Dec. I changed eating habits to healthier alternatives early, because last minute is a killer so to GET on the Pre Op. High protein diet wasn't a big challenge, but most certainly tested my sanity. Lol! It was hard for a few days then the miracle adjustment occured. I went into surgery weighing 236. First week diet was thin liquids. So oh the wonder of chicken broth. I was fortunate to not feel sick as some do, just incredibly bloated and in some mild pain. And by day 5 I was starving but the broth helped curve any cravings. Officially after one week I was moved to thick liquids. This means pureed soups. And honestly that first serving of tomato soup(docs orders) was the best thing I ever tasted in my life. I won't be filled til six weeks after surgery, HOWEVER, that doesnt mean I am as frequently hungry as I used to be. Seeing my family go about their daily food schedules has been making my jaw drop. So! It brings us here. A few days away from soft foods, and I weigh 227. I took a photo of myself few weeks before surgery but I haven't seen it yet. So it'll be a suprise for me too considering the most I have been using a mirror for is make up alone and I've all but covered my tall mirror. Buuuut, clothes fit different. Work uniform is too big now, yay! Even my car seat feels bigger. Motivated as ever! I'll post pics when I'm ready to be suprised, or shocked as my sister's like to put it. They want to record my reaction because they're sure I'm going to cry like a baby. So here we are! Close to Onederland.

Actually I already read up on most of these things. Thanks for your support. But just as a comforting thought I've taken my part of the deal very seriously, diet and all. Band or no band.

Well, I made it! For those who have not read my previous post I started this journey at 269 lbs and have tried many things to control my weight, some worked not for long but nothing stuck. I had four months of nutritionist appointments. I was required to do a psych evaluation due to my young age, as well as lab work and the usual. I started my pre op diet Jan 14th but I have made the neccesary changes to my eating habits before then. I am now a whopping 239 as of today, lost two sizes in jeans, and all before my surgery. It has been hard, and I've learned a lot about myself. I thought I was confident before, I never knew how much my weight truly limited me in what I could do, I never thought I was an emotional eater. All these things are challenges. It's just a wall I had to break down to get past, and I can proudly say I have thus far and I'm not tired yet. Tomorrow morning at 9:30 all my hard work will be paid off and I will be recieving the lap band procedure. Wish me luck! I'll keep you updated! If any pre oppers and people interested in lap band have any questions I will gladly assist. Also message me for support if you need it to help you get to that surgery date!

thanks!!

thank you will do!

It is cooooold! Thankfully we are high 20s low 30s and the sun finally came out. I live north of Houston. So the sweeping arctic blast actually last minute swept to the east. Thankfully! Not as much ice as predicted but It tried! And I'm not used to this, I'm used to the deadly summer weather haha

thanks!!

Good idea! And thanks!

Thank you so much for sharing, We have been better about being open, as I told another replier he decided to try a day in my shoes and since then the snide comments and sighs of my lifestyle change have thus ended and he's given me more praise than anything. But I understand that resentment, I absolutely do. I am starting to see a portion he eats and my jaw drops.

I'm pre op. Three days from surgery. I have been in a relationship for two years now, and this thread more or less is targeted to those who had the surgery while in a relationship. I'm a motivated and very driven woman. I have a great career ahead of me, I have a loving family, I've seen my troubles but I use said issues to fuel my drive to success. So when I get motivated(such as my lifestyle change) I get INTO it. Now I never ask my partner to change his habits, I'm confident, though it was hard to switch the first few days of pre op I did it. I'm 26 lbs down before surgery, yay! But there is an issue... It's causing a rift, I guess what I'm asking is there anyone out there who has had to make a choice based off your own needs and healthier lifestyle that ended in the heartbreak of another. Because you no longer can provide for this person the lifestyle they are accustomed to? And because of their bitterness or uncomfortable feeling toward yours? I would like to hear some stories. Please share! I hope to find this feeling is one I'm not alone with.

Thanks for the advice! He is a bigger guy but he is 6'4" and 250 he has a bit of a tummy but the way he eats is literally atrocious to me now. Greasy big burgers, whole pizzas, ranch. Ranch on everything. It's hard for me to sit down at a dinner with him. The smell makes me feel sick. But we have made improvement, since this post he on his own accord wanted to try a life in my shoes he has gained since then more respect and less snide comments regarding my life style change.

How nice!! A retirement home? In Texas? I'm sorry! Haha

I think that's more closer to the fear for him, but the intention is entirely for me to be healthy. Glad it's common! And unfortunately no, I wish it'd get colder. Houston, Texas! All the harsh ridiculous weather you can ask for. One day you're sweating to death, the next it's freezing. Or it's just plain neverending breath takingly hot.

Congrats! Good for you! I love hearing things like this. I'm 26 lbs down before surgery. And I have surgery in three days! Fifteen minutes til three days but I'm so excited! Thanks for sharing, and keep it up.

So I began my journey to get a lap band back in September, and honestly I've been trying to lose the weight for years(like most people) I thought I knew a good amount on nutritional facts. According to my nutritionist I do, but I feel not enough. But as the days grew closer to my Pre Op diet start date I've been feeling more and more anxious, in fact I froze in the grocery store and almost had a melt down while staring blankly at frozen vegetables(you can laugh, I totally am). Well it's Day One, and this isn't my first time working with Protein. The diet is attached to this post. High protein, no carb, low sodium, sugar free. But this is my first time on such a strict diet. I thought I had prepared myself for it, but I've never been more anxious and nervous in my life as if I'm going to fail. I have all the tools to succeed and I have to reason with my self in order to convince myself that I can. So I found this site, this is my first post so please go easy on me. I guess what it boils down to, Is I just need to do what I've done my whole life and learn more in order to calm myself down.(I'm somewhat of a bookworm). So if you don't mind me asking: What are some good Snacks you found out you could eat? Or neat snacking ideas that are sugar free and fat free? Were you this nervous before your operation? Who all did you inform about your band? I guess I'm just looking for answers, and people sharing a similar situation. (No time for support groups very busy)

I prefer the site features, it's easier for editing a profile, uploading photos, viewing other people's photos, the app to me is just basic basic basic, which is convenient when I'm in a hurry but not when I feel like browsing and exploring fellow bandsters and fellow bandsters to be.

Welcome back!

What's most important to you that's currently missing from the app? Our new apps are currently in beta. We most definitely will have a full feature app for both Android and iOS within the next 2-3 months. We slowed app development when we launched BariatricPal and we're back at it again. Theres more interaction on the site it feels like there's a bigger sense of cumminity even though there's already a great one, uploading photos, posting statuses, liking other people's post, ans visually it's more pleasing to me. Hope to see the next new app!

I'll see if I can do the beta, but I already uninstalled the old one. It's just sad haha

Awesome news. Keep up the good work and I will be thinking positive thoughts for you on the 30th. Thanks Brandt! I'm already down 26 lbs going into surgery. We shall see