Treadmillwalker

Age 54 Lapband 10/12/16 First fill 11/15/16 Had lapband surgery 10/12/16

I want to share I don't tell people I had lapband surgery. I tell people when we are out to eat if they ask that I'm focused on eating healthier and losing weight. This is all true. Post surgery you have a tool, but you still have to make the changes. Every magazine talks about chew food thoroughly. Eat small portions. High Protein and low carb. Exercise. Watch portions. These are all things a person should do if they want to lose weight regardless of having surgery or not. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

Yes, I felt shame. I had lapband surgery and my doctor requires all weightloss patients to go through 6 months of classes pre-surgery. I also joined the monthly post surgery support group led by a dietician in my surgeon's office. This has helped me. I realize I'm not alone in my shame and embarrassment. I've tried every diet, meal plan, shots, etc. only to regain the weight. I think I've spent $15,000 US dollars through the years and numerous attempts. You are not alone. Big hug. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

Think paste that you gradually thin. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

You can make Protein ice cream, pudding and other recipes to help. Check out the World According to Eggface. She posts a lot of great recipes. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

I'm afraid of the consequences of not getting in all my Protein. A woman in my monthly support group has lost a lot of her hair due to this issue. I drink a Premier Protein shake (31 grams) every night if I haven't got enough in from food. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

I mix the Protein powder with a small amount of milk and then gradually add in the remaining milk. This works for me. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

I eat high Protein (80 to 100) and low carb. I'm banded and find high high fat goes right through. I suggest you gradually increase your fat as you transition to full keto. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

The World According to Eggface has Protein pudding, ice cream recipes and more. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

I was banded on 10/12/16. I will have my first fill 11/15. Approximately how many calories are you eating per day? The dietician said that sleeve and bypass post surgery patients average 500 a day for the first 3 months. She did not mention a calorie number for lapband patients post surgery. (It was a large group class.) How many calories are you eating? Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

As you lose weight your tolerance will change. I suggest sipping your shot and sipping a glass of Water. If you try to drink your shot in one gulp it may come up because of your band constriction. Tell your friends your friends you love how beautiful they look and you want to slim down. You are changing your eating so ask for their support of your efforts to lose weight and eat healthier. You don't have to mention the lapband. I don't mention mine. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

I just had lapband surgery on 10/12/16. I'm praying for a loss similar to yours. My husband is super supportive. I have my first fill on 11/15. Any advice as I start my journey? Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! Very helpful to understand. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

I had lapband on 10/12/16. I live near Council Bluffs, Iowa. I had my surgery in Omaha. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

You will do great! Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

I was banded on 10/12/16 and will have my first fill on Tuesday 10/15/16 by the surgeon using a florascope. How will I know when I am in the green spot / sweet spot as I begin to get my fills? How much weight loss can I expect per week once in the sweet spot? Thank you. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

During my pre op diet I ate a lot of Soup (strained of solids). I made it with Fair Life Skim Milk which is high Protein. Drinking hot soup with protein added helped me feel full. Tomato soup, Cream of Mushroom and Cream of chicken. sugar free Jello helped too. Sent from my SM-G900V using the BariatricPal App

Great, I had lap band surgery in October, and will have my first fill on November 16. I'm feeling good and excited to see how I feel once my band starts to fill.