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Hello,

I'm looking for a buddy/mentor to help me navigate through this process. I'm currently 4 years post op and I've only lost 50 pounds. I've been adjusted many times however my weight loss has stalled. I'm a 34 year old married male with one son and another on the way. I realize the band is a "round peg" and I'm the "square hole." I need help hammering in the peg.

After my surgery the follow up by my surgical team was almost nonexistent. I received no meal planning guides nor any one on one consults so I have not changed my eating habits or eating behavior. I'm afraid of failing.

I'm looking for someone who can provide direction and encouragement.

Thanks,

Dan

So I bought a jug of this stuff and it doesn't taste all that bad but I was reading the lable and it specificly states that it should not be used for weight loss.

I've read many posts where people have used this product and have had good success. Should I not be using it?

Thanks...

Dan

They can soder a curved piece of metal on the inside of the ring which can be adjusted as you loose weight. I've had this done.

No worries. I was banded last April and I didn't start loosing the weight I wanted until my last fill 2 months ago.

I love going to the gym now that I'm seeing results. It's different when you first start I have to admit but it gets easier and now I want to go everyday. Unfortunately my schedule won't allow me to but I try and get there 3x a week. I look forward to it. I consider it MY time. Time to work on myself.

Dan

Thanks everyone. I've doubled my Water intake so we'll see if that has any effect. My workout schedule is kind of all over. I get to go to the gym whenever my little one permits. : ) If you've ever had a two year old, you'll know what I mean. I'm trying for 3x a week.

So over the last week I've gained a total of 6 lbs and I don't know why? I'm sticking to around 1000 cal. a day and I'm working out 3x a week. What can I possiblely be doing wrong here? I will say that over the past two months, since my last fill, I've lost 30 lbs. Well now 24 lbs. Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks...

Dan

Thanks guys! I'm trying to stick to around 800 cal. a day. I finally am able to use my WII Fit since my recent weight loss so I'm going to see how that goes tonight. : )

So it's almost two weeks since I had my 3rd fill and I've lost 11 pounds already. Is that too much too quickly or did I just not have enough restriction before? I have started working out so that may be contributing to it. I just want to be sure I'm doing it the right way. Thanks....

Thanks guys... I think I'll cut down to maybe one a weeek. : ) Since my 3rd fill about a week and a half ago, I'm down 10 pounds. Mostly because I started exercising and drascticly lowered my cal. intake. The band is finally working. Yah!

So I'm hooked on the Starbucks carmel frap. Since being banded however I've switched to the lite version that they offer. Is this just a bad choice or what? For the lite frap here is the nutritional info:

Calories 220Fat Calories 15Total Fat (g) 1.5Saturated Fat (g) 0Trans Fat (g) 0Cholesterol (mg) 5Sodium (mg) 320Total Carbohydrates (g) 43Fiber (g) 3Sugars (g) 30Protein (g) 7Vitamin A 0%Vitamin C 0%Calcium 20%Iron 0%Caffeine (mg) 125

I had my 3rd fill a week ago and I've only had one BM since then and that was 4 days after the fill. Is that normal? I'm also getting sick later in the day and at night and I think it's because I'm constipated. Does this makes sense to anyone?

Hi Morgan,

My doc said to just leave the strips be and let them fall off.

Hi Everyone,

I too was banded on the 15th. Overall I'm feeling very well. I only took the pain meds while I was overnight in the hospital. I have them at hand just in case though.

Anyone experiencing and troubles with crushing up their meds? I swear I have one pill that has a coating or something. I also, do not look forward to taking them all in the morning. How do you guys do it? All at once?

Thank you guys. It's good to know what I'm feeling is normal. Good luck with your surgeries!!

I can't believe it's almost here. I'm scheduled to be banded on the 15th at 7:30 in the morning. I'm starting to get worried. I can't help but to wonder if I'm doing the right thing. Anyone else ever have second thoughts before their surgery?

I finally have my date scheduled, April 15th. I’ve been reading through posts though and I’m wondering why my doctor doesn’t have me on a liquid diet pre op? Is that normal? Everyone else seems to be one.

Thanks…

I'm in the process of going through all my preop. testing and I'm trying to think of a way to hide the fact that I'm getting a Lap Band from my work. I work with all women and they can be very nosey. Plus this is something I want to keep between me and my family.

Has anyone felt the same way? How did you handle your coworkers? How did you explain a week off of work?

Thanks...

Did your surgeon recomend or require anyone to see a cardiologiest prior to surgery? I'm just curious as my surgeon has not said anything about it and I would think it would have been part of the testing routine.

Thanks...

Dan

I have my first appointment with my surgeon tomorrow and I don't know exactly what to ask him. Any suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>

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I will also be getting banded through the Kane Center out of Alexian Brothers. I have my initial appointment with Dr. Kane Jr. on Jan. 15th. Even though I had to schedule my appointment a month after the seminar, they got back to me within a week to let me know what portion of the surgery my insurance would pay. So far I've been very impressed with their team.

Thank you!!!

Does anyone have a template I could use regarding a letter of medical necessity that my doctor has to send to my insurance? What has everyone's experiences been in dealing with your insurance and these types of letters?

Thanks for all the help!!

Dan

Has anyone gotten banded while they were still smoking/using tobacco?

First I want to say I think this forum is absolutely awesome. I had no idea there were so many people out there who have been banded. I just had my first child Matthew 3 months ago. I've been considering getting banded for some time but since Matt was born I've put my efforts into high gear. I've signed up to attend a seminar in my area. My problem is convincing my wife that this is a good idea. My BMI is currently 53 and I don't see many other options. Any ideas??