Marie alverson

I now have 8cc's in my band and I go back August 24th..I have been really restricted but no major weight loss yet..I have really been losing inches instead of pounds..I hate the scales so I just go by my clothes and Dr. Penningtons scales...

hello healed32, I too had my surgery by dr.pennington in august of 2008. I really like dr.pennington..How has your weight loss been since your surgery. Mine has been slow

Hello Tarabell, I did the same thing after I got my band..My weight would go up and down until now. I was getting aggravated and very discouraged. I have a 10cc standard band and at my last fill it gave me 7 cc's and now I am at my sweet spot. I have to be very careful what I put in my mouth because usually after 3 bites of food I am finished or PB. I am really starting to see a difference. I quit going by my scales. I have been going by my measurements and the way my clothes fill.. Some people get restricted right away and some of us just has to wait for our sweet spot but you will get there..Good Luck..

I was banded August 22, 2008.. As of today I have only lost 30lbs but have lost 11 inches..My band is just know kicking in and I am feeling more restricted..I know most of the slow weightloss is due to my own weaknesses but not anymore..After reading how far some of you have come that really motivated me..I go for another fill this friday and that will give me 7 1/2cc's in my 10cc band..By my 1 year I am pushing for some good results..Good Luck to everyone...

i have been doing the low carb slimfast and they hardly have any sugars and 20 grams of protein...my doctor said that shakes and a small meal a day was okay too. i am finding the more fills i get the less i want to eat so the shakes help me get my protein in for the day .

I went in on Sept. 19 to have my first fill since my banding on Aug. 21. I was told I have a standard size band. My doctor put 1 1/2 cc in. It didn't even hurt and he had no trouble finding my port. He just layed me back on the table and put a pillow under my back and told me to raise up like I was doing a crunch and he found my port and injected my fill in there and it was over. He numbed the injection site first before he put in my fill. I don't get hungry and I just find there are certain things I have to be careful eating but I don't feel a whole lot of restriction yet. I can still eat over a cup full but I can't eat like I use too..It will soon be 3 months and no diet pepsi or any carbinated drinks. WOW......I am going back Oct. 15th for my 2nd fill so maybe that will help me be more restricted. As for my weight I have only lost 26 lbs since my surgery but I don't rely on my scales a whole lot. I have been measuring and have lost 11 1/2 inches and my energy is coming back. I am playing sports again with my family and not sitting on the couch in pain so thats a plus. I have learned you can't wait for your old habits to break you, you have to break your old habilts. I was a compulsive overeater before my surgery so this has been a battle for me but I am winning...

Hey Bobbie, I did the same thing I failed my stress test. I have a rapid heart rate and didn't get to take my meds that morning and I thought that is what made me fail but to find out after my heart catherization I have a 10% blockage. They won't do anything unless its 70% blocked. I had my lap band surgery August 21 and am doing fine. My cardiologist told me with weightloss and exercise that will take care of my blockage...It is always better to be safe than sorry...I hope everything goes well and I'm sure it will...Marie

Hi crzytchr I just take my chicken and remove the skin and really mash it up before I eat it.. and just take really small bites I do that with all my foods. I told one of my daughters last night that I never thought I would be picking at my food before I eat it insted of just woofing it down...lol

Hi Melolo I had been doing the liquid/mushy foods and just drinking Water and the Protein water. I started yesterday the regular diet and this is what i could handle breakfast- 1 scrambled egg and two tiny bites of diet wheat toast lunch- 1 vienna sausage and 1/2 cup of mashed potatoes supper- same this morning i had Breakfast 1 scrambled egg/cheese lunch 2oz ham and mashed potatoe supper 2oz chicken, small mashed potatoe, small mac/cheese and I have been doing some walking I hope this helps. Personally I pick over my food cause I'm never hungry

I WAS BANDED AUGUST 21, 2008 AND WEIGHED THIS MORNING AND FINALLY UNDER 300 LBS. I HAVEN'T BEEN UNDER 300 LBS IN YRS...WOOHOO TWOTERVILLE....

I WAS BANDED 8/21/2008 AND AM NOW ON DAY 2 AFTER SURGERY..STILL REAL SORE AND TRYING TO GET RID OF THE GAS PAINS..WALKING DEFINITELY HELPS...I HAVE ALREADY LOST 5 LBS SINCE SURGERY MAKING IT A TOTAL OF 17 LBS FOR ME...IT'S HARD DOWNING THE WATER AND PROTEIN SHAKES WHEN YOU DON'T FEEL LIKE EATING BUT IT IS A MUST...:tongue:

I WAS BANDED TODAY BY DR. PENNINGTON. HE IS SUCH A WONDERFUL DR. I AM HOME NOW RECOVERING...WOULDN'T BE BAD AT ALL IF IT WASN'T FOR THESE GAS PAINS...THANK GOD FOR PAIN MEDS.... CAN ANYONE TELL ME BESIDES WALKING AND THE MEDS WHAT IS GOOD FOR THESE PAINS? :cursing:

Thanks again everyone.. I did it and got banded today.. Looking forward to my new journey

I WAS BANDED TODAY BY DR. PENNINGTON AT TRINITY HOSPITAL IN BIRMINGHAM. I AM ALREADY AT HOME RECOVERING FROM SURGERY...I FEEL FINE JUST COPING WITH THESE GAS PAINS. THANK GOD FOR PAIN MEDS....:cursing:

Well tomorrow is the big day for me also... my doctor only required one day of full liquids. So ready to get this over and start my new journey..Good luck to all who are being banded this month:thumbup:

thank you all so much. you all have eased my mind. I am looking forward to my surgery and my new life. I have 4 daughters who have always saw me overweight and sick alot. I am looking forward to my daughters reactions as they see their old mom melt away into a new smaller healthier mom. Again thank you and God Bless you all

Hello everyone my name is marie and i am from pell city alabama. I am scheduled to be banded august 21st this thursday by dr. Pennington at trinity (montclair) hospital. I am nervous but ready to get it over with and begin my new journey to a new me...

I GO THIS COMING THURSDAY TO HAVE MY LAP BAND SURGERY.. I WAS DOING FINE UNTIL I STARTED READING STUFF ON HERE THAT SCARRED THE CRAP OUT OF ME. I ALMOST WANTED TO BACK OUT OF THE SURGERY BUT I REALLY NEED IT. I HAVE BEEN OVER 300LBS FOR TO LONG AND I HAVE ALWAYS FELT LIKE THIS WAS AN ANSWERED PRAYER FROM THE LORD FOR ME.. DOES ANYONE HERE THAT HAS HAD THE SURGERY HAVE ANY COMFORTING MESSAGES TO HELP TAKE AWAY THIS FEAR..

I am getting banded August 21st. My doctor is Dr. Pennington at Trinity Hospital (Montclair) here in Alabama. Wow its finally starting to sink in. Looking forward to losing with all of you...

My name is Marie and I have been referred for the Lap Band surgery. I have already been to the siminar Jan.9. I go to my consult with my surgeon on Feb. 14. I am at my highest weight at 325lbs and look so forward to having this surgery and getting ready for my new life.