mayab1234

Do not wait a year I had my band with true results and they have me coming in once a month because after every 10 pounds you need a full because your stomach has gotten smaller

My Dr. was very aggressive....he has the "Yellow-Green-Red" poster on the wall. And he made no doubt that post op, getting me in that "Green" was the next step following surgery.
I saw him every 4 weeks after surgery, and he would ask me to show him on that chart EXACTLY where I felt I was...then after a few questions, my weight compared to the last visit, he would either give me a fill or not.
It took 3 visits with 3 good fills to get me in that Grenn Zone....(then about 8 months of getting used to it) and I have been there every since. And that was almost 5 years ago.
You would think a Dr. would want what;'s best for his patients, and that He/She would want to see their patients succeed...making their outcomes positive.

Thank you for replying...I'm going top give it until next month and see how much I lose.

I'm having my operation on June 9 just started my liquid drinks today I'm so nervous to have the surgery but I know it's necessary.

Hi mayab1234. I hear you. Same hear I got a fill of 0.5 I haven't lost as ,ugh as you but it's very slow. I'll be ok with my 2nd fill

I am having surgery on April 15th, 2015. I am having the lap band. I have been overweight most of my life. I am 227lbs with my heaviest between 236-241lbs. I hope I do well with the surgery. I found this site by accident but glad I did. Just needing support . Thanks.

I am having surgery on April 15th, 2015. I am having the lap band. I have been overweight most of my life. I am 227lbs with my heaviest between 236-241lbs. I hope I do well with the surgery. I found this site by accident but glad I did. Just needing support . Thanks.

Greetings,
Wishing you a great recovery. My banding is 4/16/15. Excited but nervous.

Hello all mine is this coming Monday !!!!

Congratulations on your surgery date! I was really glad I upped my exercise beforehand -- didn't want to but I did it anyway. I just walked and this gave me something to step into right after surgery, literally. A little further each time. It kicked my body into healing mode and helped with everything. And now, today, I love walking. I have found the banded life to be easy. I am still 20-30 from goal but I know I will get there. Mostly I just feel so happy to finally be at peace with food. The links below in my signature helped me as as I was getting started; maybe they will help you, too. So glad you found the forum. Best wishes and keep us posted!

there are many long term bandsters on here who are always happy to provide support and advice. The most important thing for you to remember is this surgery will not be a miracle. It will enable you to make good decisions about eating. It will be a slow process, slower than you will like at times but it's steady. I am 5'0 and weighed almost 200 lbs when I had my surgery. I had diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I was really a true couch potato, was depressed about my health and weight. Today I feel like a million bucks, can shop all day, ride my horse again and walk like a house on fire. It will be all worth it in the end. Listen to your Dr. keep drinking Water, eat Protein first. I am happy that you made the decision to improve your health and happiness. Keep us posted and by all means ask questions.

I was 225 when I started. Max weight was up around 240. I've lost 55 lbs and I'm about 20 lbs from my goal. Keep watching the forum here. There's a lot of great advice here.
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I am having surgery on April 15th, 2015. I am having the lap band. I have been overweight most of my life. I am 227lbs with my heaviest between 236-241lbs. I hope I do well with the surgery. I found this site by accident but glad I did. Just needing support . Thanks.