Old Goat

Hi guys this was a really big week for me Sunday I got on the scales dropped another 3 pound. That put me at GOAL, I am now just OVERWEIGHT. After going 5 or 6 weeks with little or no weight loss in these past two weeks I dropped 6 pounds, during this period I stopped keeping a food log and the band does work it makes you stop eating but then I started the log again this week and found their are days I only would get 50 grams of protein and other days 100 grams so for me think I will continue the logs. Not sure what I will do from here except to just keep eating the same for awhile.:wink:

Hi Guys Last week was good to me lost another 3 pounds puts me at 225 only 6 from just overweight. Mike looks like the challenge is on you at 4 and me at 6 you can do it lets go for it. Rick you were the one that inspired me in the beginning when I was first looking into the Band with your Journey postponements and all 77 pounds is nothing to sneeze at and don't forget I am retired have more time to work at doing the work. GuyMontag great job 61 pounds from Feb 13 outstanding.

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Hi L.J. I will celebrate my 6 Month banding day the 19 day of this Month so far I have lost 88 pounds. My Doctor does not ask us to watch Calories. He asks us to watch are Protein intake, wants it to be between 60 - 70 grams a day and to only eat 3 meals a day, no snacks and to take protein drinks (between meals) as required to make up the requirement. Drink 48 - 64 oz water preferred every day. Exercise is the most important requirement I walk 2.1 Miles ever day takes me around 45 minutes but then I walk slow. I do keep a food log book which does include Calories and for me they average around 800 to 1000 a day. Exercise daily is you most important requirement to steady & sufficient loss. Good Luck

Hi Keri Sorry to here you are having problems with your last fill. From what you are saying I assume you have the Lap Band System and a 10cc Band? That is the Band that my Doctor used for me. I have just recently signed up on My LAP-BAND Journey and found out that what we call a 10cc Band is technical a 9.7/10cc with a Max fill of 14cc. So you are not as close to max fill as you think hope this helps you to not be so concerned.

Hi Guys things have slowed down some for me but lost two more pounds slow for me but not a gain. Think my foot problem might be behind me now it was just skinny feet, lost the fat feet or padding on the soles, had to build that back up slowly by just walking short distances but got it back up to two Miles today and felt good. Now at 228 and only 9 pounds from just over weight.

Hi Rick good to see you back good news on the Meds. The woods will be good for you and the dogs. I stayed the same last week but got back to the gym sure needed that felt good.

Hi Guys been on the road for almost two weeks came back to cold Missouri from warm Arizona how foolish of me. Bryan 116 pounds in what 9 months outstanding and only 11 pounds from goal won't be long. In the last two weeks I dropped 4 more pounds now 230. Had my 4th fill yesterday now at 6.2 in 10 boy I sure feel this one even though on liquids and mushes till Friday evening.

Hi rat427 Yes I have cut my beta blocker Toprol xl 200 to 100 Stopped two a day Lotrel 5/20 Stopped Metforman 500 one per Day Stopped Januvia one per day Stopped Prilosec one per day Stopped Zocor one per day And my Doctor is looking at stopping other Meds It works if you are willing to exercise at least 30 Min a day Good Luck

Hi Guys Well I did loose one pound last week. This lack of walking has slowed down the weight loss. I still think the foot problem was a stone bruise to the ball of my foot, but I am very hopeful the last two nights I have been able to walk .5 miles with no pain. Will keep working at it with crossed fingers. Wish me luck.

EVO you took the first step by posting asking for help. The simple 2nd step might be to post twice a week and tell us what you are doing to get back on track. Posting is a form of accountability as you know.

Hi Mike great Doctor news. Must feel great to be no LONGER OBESE. Here is a Pat On The Back keep up the good work. I stayed the same last week but I only have 16 more to move from OBESE it will happen. Still having a problem with my foot and not able take long walks but getting better. Great job GuyMontag two miles a day is what I do when I walk it works the weight will just keep coming off keep it up.

Hi Mel Weight Loss Surgery is Surgery. Research on your part is required. A good book to start with is Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies The Band is only a tool to help with the hungriness you are still required to eat the proper food in the proper amount and exercise to be successful. If you still think this for you? I feel you steps are Insurance - Good Doctor - Nutritional Consultant - Licensed Psychologist is a MUST

Had a really good week lost 4 pounds now 235

Sunday weigh in. Dropped 2 lbs now 239. I can now turn sideways look at myself in the Mirror and only see a smallish blimp. Mike you are only 7 lbs from overweight ? Won't be long

Hi 2-Lose-Fluf Looks to me like we are doing great. I am at 5.7 cc's No longer fight the hungers very often. Still try my very best to do what the Doctors ask of us. I still keep my food journals and watch the protein count. Works for me. Keep up the good work.

I was at my Doctors just last week for a fill. I asked him that very same question, what should I do if I got sick with the flue and vomit a lot? We told me that any time I should do a lot of vomiting that I should call them and be checked it could be a cause of damage to the stomack. Wish you the best of luck

Hi Guys Got my third fill last week 1.2 cc now at 5.7 cc's total No weight lose last week most likely because I hurt my left foot somehow like a stone bruise on the ball of the foot not able to walk as much but no gain.

Hi Lou I am not your age just a little older banded at 70 years young. Some would say I am doing pretty good. You asked for hints do what the Doctors tell you and it works. The number one hint is to exercise at least 30 minuets a day walking is what I do.

Hi L.J I am at week 14 post op and still have no restriction. Have had two fills at 4.5 cc in 10 cc band. Most of us are told the first month is for healing the new pouch not to loose weight. We are also told to count Protein not calories. Do not over eat and stretch the new pouch. How much should we eat? This is what my Group told me (You should consume at least 60-70 grams of total protein daily. A protein supplement will be needed at times. If you are unable to consume 60-70 grams of protein in solid food, you should use protein supplement. They must be low in carbohydrate <6 gm.) Good Luck

So far this year we are doing great. Good job Mike & Dave I am down two pounds this week. Going back to K.C.MO. for my third fill this Wed. By now starting to have mixed emotions about the fill (I have been doing well) but will get one anyway its time.

Hi mswg welcome to the Mens Room I am scheduled for my third fill next week I do not have restriction yet but it will come. Having said that as you can see it will work if you eat and exercise like your Doctor tells you. Good Luck

Well Guys life is good lost 4 pounds last week now 243. Was looking at my food log for last week and shows I ate more than most weeks who can figure.

Tina I am so happy for you. You found the Band 50 years sooner than I did and we both are doing very well. Some advice form the good habits now at a very young age you know what the are don't you? Make exercise a habit. Eat only high quality food. And so on Live a happy health life food does not have to rule us. Good Luck

Hi lcwils01 For sure you are being tested but you do have 26 lbs gone forever. Looks like you may have your first fill by now. Call that Doctor of yours back now and schedule your second and third fills thats what I did so they wont put them off to longer times. Good luck you can do it this time right.