BiggestLoser

Thanks Betsy for your repply, I am seeing my Dr. (Rumbaut) back in December, got filled the last time here near Houston and I am not sure if the "fill" dr. over here knew what she was doing.

Hello Everybody, Just a main concern, I got my band for 2 years now and I did manage to lose about 100 pounds the first year but on this second year, and I am not kidding here, I just being able to lose 15 lbs. I am stuck at 300, but I am not sure if my band is too tight or what? I have tried several diets and exercise but regardless of what I do I am still not losing a single pound. I think that I may be "too tight" just because sometimes, I even have hard times swalloing saliva, but then again I can eat normal, so I am not sure what to do now. Has anybody has experienced anything like the symptoms I am describing? Manuel

just for the record: James 1:13 When under trial, let no one say: “I am being tried by God.” For with evil things God cannot be tried nor does he himself try anyone.

great job Tod, we are kind in the same boat: 67lbs in 6.5 months. I also experienced a stall for a month but we are doing better now, keep in touch. Manuel

Actually, I lost more before the fill since I was doing the post op regimen, once I got my first fill I found a way to cheat the band and started drinking a bunch of no-nos, so I guess my point is to get ready to change your eating habits even if you don't have a fill.

Here is an embarrasing question but since this a support group I am going ahead and asked it. Couple of years ago I rode an airplane and when I need to blucke up in the first plane the seat belt barely reached, on my way back they had to issue me an extension, so, do you guys and gals know the size of the seat belt lately? I have not lost much weigth since the band and I am going to ride with a few co-workers in the plane. I am just trying to get mentally prepared for any potential embarrassement. Thanx.

Dr. Rumbaut is the best dr. in Monterey not to say Mexico, just check out the stats on him, besides he is a bandster himself. Safety comes first I would advice you to spend couple more grand, facilities are the best in Monterey. Manuel

hi you'll, I live near League City, any supporting groups in South houston?

Mike, I bought this scale at Sam's that goes up to 400 for 30 bucks; before that I used to go to my previous gym and get into their industrial strength electric scale. I don't advise anybody to weight themselves everyday since it can get discouraging do it once a week first thing in the morning . Manuel 55 lbs gone

my Dr. advised me to ''walk it out'' all the air and stomach noises go away faster that way, you will feel better afterwards.

My lap band nutrionist told me that I should be getting around 180grams of Protein since I have being lifting weights, but again I seen in the forum that 60grams seems to be the norm around here. I am not planning to be a bodybuilder anytime soon, my goal just like most of you guys and gals is to lose most of the extra weight than worry about muscle later. what did your nutrionist told you guys? Your help is greatly apreciated. Thanks Manuel Dr. Rumbaut's 09/27/05 surgery 01/06/06 1st fill 55lbs gone

I used to chew crushed ice the kind you see at the kwiki marts or sucle on home made ice cubes made from gatorate. Also rent some movies, do whatever it takes is worth it. Say hi to dr. Rumby they got top facilities he is also banded himself for around 7 years or so. Monterey is nice.

Dr. Rumbaut's facilities and staff are easily worth the piece of mind.

I would buy instead an elliptical trainer is easier in your joints, believe me when we are significantly overweight everything hurts, besides they tend to tolerate more limit, norditrack brand is one of the reasonable price for their quality. we have a couple at work so I work out during lunch hour. Best regard, Manuel