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Hi. I was so ashamed of how much weight I gained. I told only my closest family members and my best friends. For the most part everyone was very supportive. I had an aunt( like a sister and she is also obese) said I wish you would try nutrisystem or something like that. I told her no this is what I am doing. After that conversation I gave her information to read up on. She never said anything negative about it again. I am still ashamed of that person. I am not that person anymore. I tell people about my surgery if they ask. I even tell them how much weight I have lost. I was told this weekend that I was an inspiration. That made me feel good. I feel better now than I have in the last 15 years. There are days I still struggle, but I'm ok with that. I am a work in progress. When I feel that shame rising in me (and it does) I stand in front of a mirror and look at myself. I am pround of the new me. Good luck. We will be here if you need us

I was out walking three days after surgery. Didn't start weight training till a month out. I was cleared by my doc. Call him and ask.

I bought 2 pairs of jeans at a rummage sale not realizing one pair was skinny jeans. They fit and I don't look bad in them. I wore skinny jeans!!!!

Sounds like you have most everything. I mde sure to take chapstick. If you are staying overnight. Phone and charger and I wish I would have thought to bring a pillow for the ride home

During that time I drank shakes. I didn't really have an appitite so that helped.

Hi everyone. I have another group on Facebook that is a Bariatric Friendly page. It's memebers vary with by-pass, sleeve, DS & band. The group is very supportive of one another no matter which surgery you have had. This gentleman was banded a year ago and has only lost 65lbs (which I think is great). He is greatly discouraged by his slow weight loss and was asking for some support and advice on how to kick start his losing again. People were offering suggestions. I told him he was doing great and what was working for me. Also suggested he contact his nut & doc to see if they could help. Anyway this other guy ( I think is sleeved) had the nerve to tell Daniel that he was sorry, but he had the least effective tool and that most doctors have quit doing the band because of this low success rate. Then proceeds to tell him that congress is looking into the band because of it's complications. This really ticked me off, but I didn't say anything because it's not my place too. I did contact the admin. Am I being to sensitive or is this guy out of line? By the way, my doc only does bands. Thanks for listening

You are right 2muchfun. That's the whole reason I had the band. The other WLS surgeries scared me to death. This was the right choice for me.

I have so much more self confidence now. I'm no longer the largerest person in the room. I feel so much better about my self and the people that know me cans see that. I have a very good support group with my friends and family. I've been going to my favorite watering hole with one of my besties. I know most everybody in the place. People would talk to me be nice and all that other good stuff. Now that they have seen how much weight I have lost I get so many positive reactions. Makes me feel really good. I have gentlemen come up to me and tell me I am beautiful, buying me drinks. ( I am happily married and tell them this) but I get that's okay. I just like buying a pretty gal a drink. A year ago that didn't happen. I feel beautiful and everyone can see that and it carries over in the attitudes of others.

Hi there, Was banded last Novemeber. I had no restriction in my band. I went for my first fill in December and I lost a good amount of weight. Can't remember how much, but he did't give me a fill and said let's what til next month and see what it brings. When I had tht fill I still felt like I had know restriction. I weighed and measured everything. No breads, Pasta or rice. Just dense Protein and veggie & a carb if I could get it in. I think the term is bandster hell. My suggestion would be buy a ditigial kitchen scale and weigh everything out so you can see what protions sizes look like. Cut out the breads, rice and pasta. You've got the tool but you have to do the work until the band is filled to proper restriction. I work out 4 to 6 times a week. You got this, be patient follow your doc and nuts advice to a tee. It will work. Keep your chin up and come talk to us whenever you need to.

Went in and saw my nut and doc Tuesday. I'm thinking I need a fill. Still eating more than I think I should. The nut took pictures because I'e lost 110lbs since I started this journey in May of 13. 71 since surgery in November. We discussed my dietary needs and off to the doc I went. He comes in with my 100lb pin and tells me he doesn't give those out too often. We discussed my weight loss since my last visit 6 weeks ago. I was down 12lbs. So I broach the subject of getting a small fill. He shuts me down and says I don't need one. He puls out my chart and said look at this column. I looked. It was the weight gain column. He tells me you haven't gain an once since starting this program. You're doing great and that I have ecceeded his expectations. We discussed my weight loss goals and where I am now and where I want to be. I'm at 180, my personal goal is 150. He said lets get you to the the 160s and go from there. That I don't want to look gaunt and I don't. I told him my main goal is to get into a size 12. He asked me what size I was wearing and I told him a 16. I'm almost there he says. Ok I can go with that. Next comes check out time. I'm not going back for 2 months!!! Scares me spitless. Im used to the support of the doc and his staff. Luckily there is a support group in 2 weeks and I have this forum plus a Briatric Friendly FB page. I know all these things are good and positive in my head, but heart isn't rational right now. I know what to do to keep on track. I've done everything that I am supposed to and I am a success story. Why am I so scared?

Probably a good thing you didn't bounce her house off your desk. Though it put a good visual in my head. Think I will try this challenge myself. Lord knows my thighs could use it.

Leepers, I've got 4 months til my year is up and then my doc will see me once every three months if I am not at goal. Hoping to be there by November. I need to change my weight lost on my profile thing, but don't know how. I got on the scales today and was down to 177. So only 27 to go. I think I can do it. Thanks to everbody for the positve comments. I really needed to hear them. Still nervous. Glad I am not alone in this.

I drink once or twice a month. Usually mixed drink & sometimes beer. It's carbonated, but my nut said as long as I don't drink it all the time it's all good

You Rock!! Keep it up!!

Motivation and inspiration. I had a reality check when I went to the hospital to see my newborn grandson. I wanted to see him raised. I got to accessing my life and realized I was slowly killing my self. If I kept going the way I was I was going to die at a young age. That being said I looked into gastric bybass. Talked to my husband about it. Scared the crap out of both of us. Saw a commercial about a lapband seminar in my area. I went. Was really impressed by the surgeon. Told my husband. We watched the videos my doc had put out. I was in. Made an appointment the following week. Took my 6 month supervised weightloss time seriously. Lost 40lbs pre op. People kept asking me well you've lost this much do you need the surgery. My reply was yes I need this tool. I had surgery last Novemeber. In January I finally starteded noticing how I looked and felt. I felt better than I had in years. My face had started going back to the way it used to be. It wasn't just about my grandson anymore. It was about me and how I felt. I'm down 71lbs sinces surgery for a total of 110lbs. My self confidence is thru the roof. I'm not ashamed or embarassed anymore. It keeps me going. I don't enjoy working out. I walke 4 miles a day 5-6 days a week and weights 3 times a week. I don't like but I do it and feel guilty if I don't. Works for me. I am about 5lbs away from my docs goal weight for me. I want to lose another 30. He said he'd get me there. My goal is to be a size 12 or 14. I've always felt comfortable in that range. I'm a 16 today so not to much more to go. Like I said it started with my grandson and ended up about me truely wanting to be healthier and happier and I am. I find something that inspires me everyday. Sometimes the littlest thing, sometimes it's something really big. I know this is long winded. I'm sorry about that. I hope you have as much luck with your journey as I have had with mine

Life has gotten in the way the last 2 months. I was unable to take care of me the way I was supposed. Not exercising, not enough Protein all sorts of things. I gained 8lbs. Now 3 weeks ago I was sitting here crying feeling like a failure. I'm back on track in the last 3 weeks. walking 3 miles a day, getting my protein and Water. I have lost those 8lbs. I haven't had a fill in two months.I go for one tomorrow. There will be no great loss, but no gain and I realized I'm good with that. I can't beat myself up for no being able to take care of myself (I was the primary care giver for my MIL the last 3 months and she passed a month ago). I've lost 60lbs since surgery in November. One hundred total since last May. When I think of it that way I'm pretty proud of how far I have come in the last year. So now onto the NSV. I can ride my bike without the seat hurting my rearend. Pretty happy about that. I haven't been able to do that in about 3 years. So all in all a good week for me. Thanks for listening.

It has been a long and difficult couple of months. My MIL was diagnosed with liver cancer about 2 months ago. I was the was the primary care giver. She died in my arms a week ago Sunday. My husband and I are both devastated, but now it is time to get back to real life. Gained some weight last week by not getting enough Protein and Water and some not so good food choices. Back on track with my water and protein. Going to the gym here in a bit. I know its going to be like starting over there. Haven't worked out in over 6 weeks. I need to hold myself accountable and I guess sharing here makes me do that. Thanks for listening.

Had my 3rd fill a week ago. He was a little more aggressive this time. I still feel like I have hardly any restriction. On the up side I have lost 4lbs since then. Which is very encouraging for me considering I lost only 3lbs last month. I would really like to lose 8lbs a month, but would be happy with 5. So I guess I'm just happy with where I am right now

I have 4cc's in a 14cc band. So I'm thinking I got a couple fills to go to get into the green.

Last month my mother in law was diagnosed with liver cancer. The doc is saying a year to a year and a half with treatment. I have been and will be the primary care giver. That's not the issue. I've only been able to fit in some walking a couple of times a week this past month and it showed at the doctors office yesterday. I only lost 3lbs last month. He said I'm ahead of his schedule and not to worry about it. Well I am. If I want to be at goal weight by November (my surgiversary) I need to lose a minimum of 8lbs a month. My question is how to I fit in the exercise and still do everything that needs to be done for my MIL. Or am I just being selfish?

Hi guys, I'm 3lbs away from 199. I've been trying to get there for about 3 weeks. I get to 200 then gain a few pounds back. I haven

Where and how does one get a weight loss ticker? I love them, but have no idea where to get one

Hi, I have a 3cc's in a 14cc band. I'm eating any where from 5-6oz of protein, 1/2-1cup veggies and sometimes a room for some sort of starch. I'm hungry again in 3 hours. I know I'm not in the green zone yet, but how much should I be eating in the green zone. Just some ball park figures would be great. TIA

Catfish87, I tried what you said and went to ticker, but it did give me any options.

Hi guys, I'm 3lbs away from 199. I've been trying to get there for about 3 weeks. I get to 200 then gain a few pounds back. I haven't changed my diet. Weighing and measuring everything. Changing up the exercise routine. Anybody have any suggestions. Had a fill last month and only lost 3lbs. Go back on April 14th. Just disappointed and discourage. Could this be a stall?