frenchvanilla

so far 18 LBS banded June 26th 2008

I was banded 6-26-08 and still have soreness there

hello from Los Angeles!!! I just sent you a friend request, i was banded 6-26-08 so far so good! hit me up anytime!

the commercials killed me to! everytime i saw one i would just change the channel for a few minutes then go back to what i was watching,it did help,now i dont even notice the commercials anymore,make sure you are drinking your protein shakes they do help, its always gotta be tougher before it gets easier,just hang in there change the channel when u see a food commercial and remember protein shakes!! best wishes!

just be patient and know that it will get better,everything your feeling i felt as well,and it all goes away,just know there is light at the end of the tunnel,i felt great by the 2nd week,best wishes:thumbup:

I have always heard it is hard to get insurance after the lap band

thanks for your response, im thrilled about the 18 LBS, just wasnt thrilled with the 3 LBS i gained lol. what your sayin does make sense, i will try to up the calories and see what happens, I appreciate the advise and will def. up the calories

Im sooooo irritated I have lost a total of 18 LBS since i was banded June 26th of this year,I jump on the scale this morning and I have gained 3 LBS????? how??? I eat about 900 calories a day and exercise almost everyday!!!!! very discouraged, anyone have any possible answers for me?????:thumbup::thumbup:

welcome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i was banded 6-26-08 and have lost 18 LBS,so just relax it comes off slower than we want BUT it does come off

I was banded 6-26-08 with a BMI of 40, so far i have lost 18 LBS there was 2 weeks i didnt lose anything,then Bam! it started coming off again, i guess it comes off in spurts, congrats on your weight loss so far! at least we are not gaining try to have patience it will come off

your very welcome,let me know how things go:thumbup:

i just sent u a private message with my doctors info, i had mine done at Cedar Sinai

I actually have the HMO 100% coverage, what city are you in?

I have blue cross of southern california and it was easy as can be within 3 months of starting the whole process i was banded! and they were very fast in authorizing the surgery, i knew the day after my surgeon sent them all the paperwork that afternoon they called and told me i was approved, hopefully it goes as smoothly for you,where you trying to get banded?

i had my first fill yesterday and was told no food or water 5 hours before

hey all!!! I had my first fill yesterday!! i was banded 6-26-08, so far i have lost 18 LBS since my surgery date!!! go me!!! LOL the fill was not as bad as i thought it would be...go June bandsters!!!!!!!!

I wish i lost 26 LBS! i was banded June 26th of this year and ave lost 15 LBS, i go for my first fill today!! yippie!!

I was banded 6-26-08 and have only lost 11 LBS so far somewhat disapointed.i go for my first fill tomorrow afternoon and im nervous! lol

i think its normal for everyone in the beginning stages

hey! i was banded around the same time as you both mine was June 26th of this year,and so far have only lost 11 LBS and that with me dieting and exercising! i havent had a fill yet, my fill appt.is August 12th!

Im in the san fernando valley but will travel to wherever yall meet again.please keep me posted i could use some support!

I was told no more soda,or cafeine

dont worry that sharp shooting pain is gas tryin to come out in the form of a burp if your anything like i was i wasnt able to burp at all so it wouldtravel all the way up hurting the whole time then go away, it sucks for awhile i am one month out and so happy now,but the first week i felt just like you miserable and wondered why did i do this to myself,i even begged my mom to take me to the emergency room to have it taken out LOL thank God she didnt listen to me, it took about 7 days for me to start feeling better,everyday will get better,just remember Protein shakes!!!!!!! get your protein in it really does help ,big hugs to you!!!!

everyday you will feel a little better I promise! lol