jturner1010

Feb 12 2015 I have lost 76 pounds

New to this! Nice to meet yall..my name is Denise & I was banded 27aug2015. I have had 1 fill so far and have managed to lose 21 lbs so far. I started at 230 lbs & am down to 209 now. I just turned the Big 50 & have the rest of my life to figure out how to eat healthier and get this band thing figured out! Lol
I am raising my 4 grandkidz-alone (ages 9,7,3 & 21 mos )-so, I really needed a change, to get healthier.
I have been heavy my whole life and am trying to get use to all this counting calories, getting correct amount of Protein intake etc.
So far, it's been a good experience. ..besides the great deal of pain I experienced post op.
I look forward to picking up a few lifelong friends, that are going thru the same things I am...
Looking forward to meeting yall♡♡♡

So sorry to hear of all what happened to you! You've been through a lot!
But I'm a bit confused... are you looking at a different surgery to do or are you on here to tell your story of your experience in hopes to scare others out of weight loss surgery?
Your bad experience is rare and unique but I don't think it's common at all. (Of course I don't have exact stats in front of me)
I hope you are on the mend and recovered from your terrible ordeal.
Take care

Thank you so much I went to the doctor and she said I was doing way to much working out and to just slow down a little bit but thanks for asking

Banded March 2014 down 101

I understand but I think you have did a wonderful job your just hard on yourself. If another person told you they lost 54 pounds that would be really good it's just harder when it's yourself. Keep up the good work you are doing your best.????

This month will be 2 years I have been banded. I am in a constant struggle with my thyroid. For the past year I have just STOPPED LOSING. I am not gaining but I can't lose a pound. My doctor is frustrated... my endocrinologist has been trying everything. I am exercising. Only taking in about 1000 calories at the most. That's all I can eat and I burn on average 2100-2200 calories a day. I am frustrated...feel like a failure and am now depressed. I am at a loss for what my choices are.

I am so happy for you I remember not going to sleep on the day of my surgery. I wish everything go good and be ready for the next step in life ????

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

I agree when I got my band I felt like it was not working because I could eat but when I went to the doctor he explained that I was in the healing stage and since then I have lost 76 pounds in 7 months

You will not see the real weight lost tell months 3 and 4 because you have to find your fill number and they start you off slowly to find that number