Keywestgirl

I feel your frustration. Like Molly said, its like a skinny girl saying she is fat and weighs like 120. I barely made the BMI allowed to get the surgery. I gained a lot of weight the last year taking care of my dad until he died. I have dieted in the past, WW ,Jen.Craig, phentermine, exercise etc. Weight will drop if you follow those to a T. But it was how quickly I gained it back. I was under so much stress as an only child being a caregiver, single mother of one with no child support and still worked when I could. So to even get a chance to exercise would have been a luxury. So when he passed, I used some money to pay for the band. A life-changing gift that will keep on giving in honor of my father. When I get to goal or anywhere near a healthy weight, I will never get back over 200. I started my surgery with a weight of 222. Always tired, heartburn, weak bladder and a bit of sleep apnea I am sure. So even at 200 for my 5'5 frame, I am miserable. I also work in the medical field and encounter people who can't even afford diabetic supplies and insulin. If I can do everything in my power to prevent diabetes which in my case is preventable, by gosh I am going to do it. My band date is the beginning of my new healthy life. A new energetic happy mom that my son deserves. Good Luck!! Live your best life, we only have one (that I know of). Eternal life with God is a different chapter.

Its all about you now, Not him. You have been given a great gift and possibility for a fantastic healthy future. Think of each mile you walk or run as one more mile closer to your freedom and happiness. Even if you don't make it to the gym just keep active for at least an hour a day. Hang in there.

Wow Susan. The slippage went back to position without surgical intervention. You are so lucky. I have read about some unlucky band slippages. That is awesome!!!!

Thanks MamaK and Neato. I got the ticker workin!! Lost 10 pounds. 12 really but gained 2 back when I started mushies. Keep it up.

Thaks for asking that Neato. Feelin kinda challenged here myself. Lost 10 pounds. Banded 2 1/2 weeks ago.

I lost 12 pounds in a week and a half post op. I am now almost 3 weeks banded. I started mushy and totally chewed regular foods. I have not lost anything, but gained 2 back. That time of the month may have something to do with that gain, especially since I am not eating soup and broth daily like I was the first 2 weeks. I am going to start walking more now that the weather is getting nicer. I was hoping the weight would keep falling like that but I didn't have that high of a BMI when I started. I also need to up my protein, which I have been reading a lot about. Also I am a bad water drinker, need to increase that. I do notice now that even though I have nothing in my band til my first fill, I can only eat a quarter of what I used to. Now that is amazing in itself. Be patient. It can take many fills, especially in the newer bands to find that perfect but not unhealthy restriction. Good Luck.

Most of my friends and co-workers know about my surgery. I should have waited, I think, to say anything because I think they were expecting me to look drastically different right away or maybe that is what I think they are thinking. Oh well. But in a way it is a nice pressure or motivator for me to keep on a diet and exercise regimen. I am tired of being a failure at every diet plan that I have taken on. I am so thrilled to have the band and restriction to help with maintenance when I achieve a healthy or goal weight. Instead of telling people u had surgery and u are out eating, just tell people your stomach is hurting a bit. That is a perfect excuse to you not eating or drinking very much. Maybe change some of your social gatherings with friends to something active like the gym or walking a park, or go somewhere that you can do other things- not just eating....like a comedy club, casino/nightclub or horse races. I live in Saint Louis temporarily for business so we have tons of casinos and clubs. It keeps the mind off eating. Good Luck, the band is a great decision.

holy cow!!! there is 3 posts. LOL If u can delete 2 of them go ahead.

oooopppppsss sorry about the double post. How did that happen?

he he No kidding zap away. I wanna say they are gel like bandaids to cushion the blister, by bandaid brand, I got them at walgreens if walmart doesn't have them. Then just look for athletic tape to cover it. My ex- husband fell off the treadmill watching TV one time at the YMCA. Was the funniest damn thing. I couldn't help but to laugh. He was so goofy. I know I am lost on Tuesday nights now. It was inspirational for sure. Can you believe the winner? She is like my new idol. She looks awesome. A little too thin but healthy and happy none the less. I can lose weight with plans like W/W and Jenny Craig but the minute I go off I gain back and then some. This time I am excited to have restriction on my side; especially to help with maintenance.

he he No kidding zap away. I wanna say they are gel like bandaids to cushion the blister, by bandaid brand, I got them at walgreens if walmart doesn't have them. Then just look for athletic tape to cover it. My ex- husband fell off the treadmill watching TV one time at the YMCA. Was the funniest damn thing. I couldn't help but to laugh. He was so goofy. I know I am lost on Tuesday nights now. It was inspirational for sure. Can you believe the winner? She is like my new idol. She looks awesome. A little too thin but healthy and happy none the less. I can lose weight with plans like W/W and Jenny Craig but the minute I go off I gain back and then some. This time I am excited to have restriction on my side; especially to help with maintenance.

I was 222 lbs and 5'5 when banded 2 weeks ago last Friday. I lost 10 pounds instantly. However I know I have to diet and exercise as before. I just know this time when I do reach goal or close to it the band and restriction will help with maintenance. Before when I go off a diet such as W/W or Jenny Craig I gain it back so easy.

Unfortunately you do have to make changes. I am 2 weeks banded. I started out at 222 pounds, 5'5. The first 10 pounds fell off fast. But in the last few days my weight loss stalled, probably because of starting regular foods and chewing things up like crazy to get it down. Yes I eat sooooooo much less than I used too but I think from now on I have to watch the calorie intake and definitely start exercising. It is not a quick fix. You do have to work at this one. I thought I would lose quite a bit more than I have. It is disheartening because I hear of people losing 20+ pounds in the first 2 weeks....Not me. My BMI was barely able to get the band. I notice people with higher BMIs lose more instantly. The band will be a good tool in restricting you and for maintaining when you WORK to your goal weight. But the key is that you do have to Work at it. The bad foods can sometimes be the easiest to go down. Chocolate melts, and sweets can go right through that band which will hinder your weight loss. So really think whether you are willing to make some lifestyle changes to optimize the benefits of the band. It is not as easy as you may think. But just think how sad you will feel years later when you look back and see all the things you didn't do because of your weight now holding you back. Age 30(ish) is awesome. Now is the best time to start living your best life. That band is a good constant reminder. Good Luck.

I am in week 3 post-op. I lost between 10-12 pounds in the first week in a half. I am kinda disheartenedit has hit a standstill the past 3 days. I have already introduced regular foods just chew chew chewing away. Had a few uncomfortable lump in the chest moments but as you said, your body just wants to keep eating. We are so used to it. I am Linus without a blanket. It is amazing to go somewhere you used to eat and eat maybe just a quarter to half of what we use to. Not even including having an appetizer. I was sitting across from my boyfriend watching him eat one day while I had my soup last week. I was kinda in mourning while he was as happy as a clam. As sad as it is tough, I don't want to be 5-10 years from now thinking how sad it is that I didn't do something I really wanted to because of my weigh holding me back. I work in the medical field and I encounter diabetic people all the time. And by golly if I can do something to prevent that ever being an issue in my life, this is the time to do it. I see people spend hundreds a month on insulin, and testing supplies that insurance doesn't cover. I would much rather spend that money on a cruise or sweet vacation every year. I guess the easy pounds fell off and from now on I have to work hard at it. Hang in there. Have a good week!!! Alice

You are so cute. I do like McCain though. Right now I think I would vote for Elmo if he could lower the price of gas. good grief, everytime I buy a new car which tends to guzzle gas, it totally goes up over 50 cents and never comes back down. Those Vespa scooters are kinda looking tempting. Just gotta lose some weight so I look good riding on one.:rolleyes2: I am seriously giving thought to a bodybugg thanks to you. I remember seeing them on the biggest loser- this past couples show and never gave it much thought. I just thought they would be outlandishly high so never investigated it. Hey just FYI, when I get blisters, I bought those blister bandaids which kinda cushion it and then cover that with a clothlike sports tape. I would run or walk for over an hour and couldn't feel any pain. I just leave it open to air and wear sandals when not working out. Have a good week!!!

Those are two awesome women. Did you see Jenna on Oprah. She was a teacher over in Africa I think it was. I have to bite my tongue when it comes to her father though. I know I know, I will be nice, you did say you are Republican. You sound so motivated. You are kind of inspiring me you know. I am 2 weeks post op today and have lost 10 pounds. Well teetering between 9-10. I have fallen off the soup wagon and went straight to mushy and solid foods. I am 5'5 and the day of surgery was 222 pounds. But that was like 3-4 days ago. I think PMS and my body is retaliating and holding onto every pound I have, kinda thinking I am in starvation mode. So I think this weekend I am going to do at least an hour of walking or physical activity to get moving. It is kinda disheartening though reading how some people are like down 20+ pounds a week or so later after surgery. I am like WHAT???? But being that I barely made the BMI to get surgery tells me putting up huge numbers isn't going to happen. The people who lost a lot was at BMIs of 40+. who knows. Looks like I am gonna have to work hard until my fills.

thanks for the quick reply Pat. I am so happy to hear that soft foods won't damage band placement in week 2. I am going to lay off though for a few days and continue with soup. I was self pay and can't or should I say don't want any complications.

I heard Atkins with NO Sugar or carbs is = to the benefits of the liquid pre op diet. Both will shrink your liver. At least you could have a meat dish. Ask a nutritionist or the doctor's office.

:blushing: I had Lap Band surgery Fri Apr 18th. It will be 2 weeks on Friday. Holy cow. I am already starting to eat regular foods. I chew chew chew really good and the good news is that I get full sooo QUICK, I am just afraid. I know I am still healing and scar tissue is forming. I haven't gotten sick or thrown up which I know is a huge deal not to do at least in the first 2 months. Has anyone else indulged too soon post-op? Was your doctor totally upset? Is anyone out there that had band slippage or had the top part of their pouch stretched out. I feel so disappointed with myself. I was doing well. I was down 10 pounds just one week after surgery. I guess this is the kind of selfishness is what got me to be overweight in the first place. Is there anyone else out there like me?

:rolleyes2: I had lapband surgery Fri Apr 18th. It will be 2 weeks on Friday. Holy cow. I am already starting to eat regular foods. I chew chew chew really good and the good news is that I get full sooo QUICK, I am just afraid. I know I am still healing and scar tissue is forming. I haven't gotten sick or thrown up which I know is a huge deal not to do at least in the first 2 months. Has anyone else indulged too soon post-op? Was your doctor totally upset? Is anyone out there that had band slippage or had the top part of their pouch stretched out. I feel so disappointed with myself. I was doing well. I was down 10 pounds just one week after surgery. I guess this is the kind of selfishness is what got me to be overweight in the first place. Is there anyone else out there like me?

:crying: I had lapband surgery Fri Apr 18th. It will be 2 weeks on Friday. Holy cow. I am already starting to eat regular foods. I chew chew chew really good and the good news is that I get full sooo QUICK, I am just afraid. I know I am still healing and scar tissue is forming. I haven't gotten sick or thrown up which I know is a huge deal not to do at least in the first 2 months. Has anyone else indulged too soon post-op? Was your doctor totally upset? Is anyone out there that had band slippage or had the top part of their pouch stretched out. I feel so disappointed with myself. I was doing well. I was down 10 pounds just one week after surgery. I guess this is the kind of selfishness is what got me to be overweight in the first place. Is there anyone else out there like me?

Hello. Someone that I go to for a lot of support and questions is a webblog called "LisetheLoser".com she is very informative and has a lot of banded followers who post on her site. She is awesome. I look forward to her blogs daily.

Keep the faith. I had surgery on a Friday and went into my job 3 days later. All you can do is take it slow, move slow; I only used my nasal narcotic once or twice a day that weekend. I had a friend compare it to a lap gallbladder removal. 3-4 days later it didn't hurt to cough or sneeze. Good Luck!!!!