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KarenIn
LAP-BAND Patients
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Hi Everyone Just got back from the doctor's office. I had my first fill today, so I am on clear liquids until this time tomorrow and then to full liquids, soft food, and back to normal food again. The fill was so easy. It was almost done before I knew what happened.
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WOW0X7 Congratulations! You look great, and should be most proud of your accomplishment.
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Nina and Don So glad to hear of your surgery dates. Please know that I will be thinking of you and saying a pray for successful surgery for both of you. All the best to you both, and keep in touch.
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Congratulations to all of you who have lost #100 pounds or more!!!!!!! You are all awesome. I know that it took a lot of effort on you part, and you should all be very proud. Also, thanks so much for posting to the boards. You all keep me inspired, and I hope to be posting a 100# loss myself in a few months. Keep up the frantastic work.
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Don Sorry to hear about your bad month. I sure hope all that bad stuff is behind you. Great news about you progress toward lap band surgery.
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Joann Congratulations!!! Let us know when you get a date set for surgery. Isn't it amazing, you wait and wait and then you get nervous. I went though exactly the same thing.
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I think I will have my first fill soon. Those of you who have had fills please let me know if you had to go back on a liquid or soft diet after fills.
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I started low carb April 1st and had my surgery August 4th. I lost 45 pounds prior to my surgery. I think I am a sugar addict, so when I stay away from the bread, cereal, rice, potatoes and sweets I seem to really lose the best. Like someone else said, the lapband diet recommends portien first. Usually I don't have much room for much of anything else.
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margiemm2 Glad to hear you are doing O.K. Hang in there, before you know it you will be on a regular diet.
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knightfl Welcome to the group! I think you will find a lot of support here. Best wishes on your weight loss journey,
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Good Morining Everyone... I just want to let everyone know so that you are not mislead that I lost 45 pounds on a low carb diet prior to my lapband surgery, and lost 32 pounds since my surgery date of August 4, 2008 and am still on the low carb diet. Thanks for your well wishes.
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Hi Everyone Just a quick to update you on my progress. I went for my surgeon's appointment yesterday, and to date I have lost 77 pounds. It almost feels like a miracle to me. I have given away all my old clothes, because I never intend to wear that size again. I still have a lot to lose. but I really feel like I can do this with the band, and support from all of you. I hope everyone else in experiencing this same success. I have been having a little pain at the site of one of my hernia repairs, but they thought it was healing pain. Well I am off to work.
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Welcome Pegg! Good luck with your journey. You will get alot of support here. Keep in touch.:thumbup:
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margiemm2 Congratulations and all the best of luck!!! Keep us posted on how you are doing. We are looking forward to seeing you progress to a slimmer and healthier you.
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Ma Rosie - Every doctor seems to have a little different diet. I was on a liquid only diet that required I drink three Low Carb Slimfast or Aktins shakes a day for the two weeks before the surgery.
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Hi docsly Good to have you with us here in the 60+ group. I was banded August 4th and I am doing very well. I really don't feel hungry eating such small amounts, and it sure feels great to have all my clothes getting way to big on me. Keep in touch, and let us know how you are doing. Take care.... Karen
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Doddie Thanks so much for sharing. I was ordering eggs fixed many ways while on the pre-op diet, because I am trying to do low carb. They also help me to get in enough good protein. I haven't tried a salad yet, since I have only been on regular food two days. I hope to have one this weekend, as I love salads.
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Ada Welcome!!! You have found a good place for support. I am 61 and was banded Aug. 4th. I had second thoughts before the surgery, but am vey glad that I did it. I lost about 45 pounds on the pre surgery diet (low carb) and the rest since. I think we grandma's generally do well sticking to the rules, as long as we take it slow.
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Doddie Way to go! I know it is not easy to stay on track when eating out all the time. I have not been out to eat for over a month, because I was just banned Aug. 4th. I am hoping to take a driving trip myself soon, and would appreciate any suggestions from you on the foods you selected. Also, I am meeting friends for the first time for dinner next week.
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damienne Glad to hear that you made your decision and that you are doing fine. Keep in touch.
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Shamrockgirl60 I had my surgery three weeks ago. Looks like we are on the same track. I am eating soft foods now, and hope that when I see the surgeon on Tuesday I will move to regural food.
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I was banded Aug. 4, 2008 and have lost 60 lbs (45 pe-op). I have a total of 160 to lose, and everytime I see that one of you lost 100 pounds or more it helps to keep me motivated. I know that I can do this!! I just wanted to say thanks for sharing your success. You all deserve praise for your accomplisment, and for helping all of us that are just starting out.
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I was tempted a few times, by of all things some cheese in the frig thatI left for my grandson. Then I told myself. if I ate that cheese I was only cheating myself. So, I made in though the two weeks with no cheating. I also had to do liquids on for one week after surgery, and to be honest I was afraid not to stick to that. I have not had any nasuea! I am now nearly done with one week of pureed food, which is not to bad. I can honestly say I am not hungry. On Aug. 20th I start soft food! Then, I go back to the doctor on the 26th for my second follow-up visit. I lost about 50 pounds on low carb before the pre-op diet, because they told me the surgery would be easier if I lost some weight before hand.
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Welcome Margiemm2 I am also 61 years old, and just had the lapband surgery August 4th. If you put your mind to it, you can do it!!! I started low carb about 4 months prior to my surgery date and the weight really starting coming off. That just gave me more hope of being able to do this. Good luck to you, and keep in touch. All the 60+ people have been so supportive of each other, and that is a GREAT help.
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I lost 14 pounds in the last three weeks since I last seen the doctor, and am healing well (even with a large incision from hernia repair). The doctor was very pleased, and so am I. I started pureed foods tonight per the doctors instructions. I had 1/2 cup of pureed roast beef, and had no problems. I ate very slowly!! It's so had to believe I am feeling very full. I am so excited, and ready to continue the journey to a new me, so I had to share my good news with all my 60+ lapband friends.