sunset01
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3 years has passed since you registered at LapBandTalk! Happy 3rd Anniversary sunset01!
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Hey Meshelle,
I had a work injury that set me back a few months with my lapband proceedings, but I just got my second fill today at 4 pm, I am so excited, I can now return to the GYM and get back on track...but I have lost a total of 54 # without even trying...I did not get fills when I should have and it does matter....I am told every 3-4 month and now that I havent had a fill in 6 mo I now know that without the fills you can gain back some of your loss, I gained back 20 pds...so I actually at this point have only lost 34 now honestly. How about you? Let me know....I have no problems with this weight loss method yet and I am back on track...Hope you are doing good too. I can't wait to get it all off!
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I had my surgery the day b4 yours... in Las Vegas... how are you doing?? How much have you lost?? I didnt see you left me a message til just now... sorry!!
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Nope, as a matter of a fact I tell everyone, especially those who are unhappy with their weight, gay or straight. I am very proud of my hard work and my decission. I now work out every other day for two hrs and then my treat is a nice warm swim for 30 min afterwards. I am proud to say I am a happy healthy lesbian who made one of the best decissions in my life as far as my wreight goes. I have had a huge success with support from work, even HR tells me they are proud of my for taking that big step in getting healthy and loosing weight to better my life but most of all I am proud of me! and you should be too. So from one to another...you have another supporter who is proud of you too!!! Things are already getting better...keep up the great work! Lisa
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Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgendered Bandsters
sunset01 replied to AshevilleEddie's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Good for you chris, that is wonderful news. I had my band done in july 2008, I am so happy that I have already lost approx. 50 pds. i work out every other day now. I also breathe easy, no more pain in my knees and I never feel bloated. I am sleeping so much better at night too. Thank you for sharing your story. I have another 65 pounds to go and I will reach my goal weight. I have never felt better. So...heres to all of us GLBT who have taken a huge successful step in getting healthy, looking great and sharing our stories regardless of the biggots! (who will have to find somthing better to do with their time) Huggs to all the GLBT lap bandsters!!! WAY TO GO PEOPLE!!! Lisa :thumbup: -
Lap band - don't do it!! Scarred for life
sunset01 replied to LAPBANDFREE's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I am seeing that a few are going thru the hair loss thing, I guess if it happens to me I will just have it shaved and walk around backwards? LOL seriousley...I would look good bald and thin. :bolt: All is well. Thanks. -
Lap band - don't do it!! Scarred for life
sunset01 replied to LAPBANDFREE's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have been looking forward to all the changes (positive one's) I have herd so many discuss, not realizing there are (negative as well) I for one love ice cream, and choc. is my strength and I do still have those things in small amounts. I have never herd of the hair loss, or the other things I am now hearing about? Is this common for all bandsters? Why are we not also told about these things? I am on a high protien diet so to speak, I use a protien powder that a friend has been using for years and I eat exactally what I am suppose to per doctors orders, well... then I have choc. and ice cream once in awhile...I agree the doctor should also tell us of the negative side of the band use. I for one have had two friends before me do this surgery and still today has not had any of the things I have read here but I know that doesn't mean they don't exist, I am sorry for you experiancing such, but I also know that we are to follow the correct eating procedures with the band. I have a facilitator that helps answer all my questions and I chose a fill doctor that is a naturapath doctor who is an expert on natural healing and is great with vitamins, minerals, and such but before that she was chemotherapist. She reccomended I take "Seroyal" Genestra Brands-Multi Cal Mag Liquid Supplement. I only take on-two tablespoons, two times a day with meals. It is full of all the vitamins and minerals that you really need and it has an Almond taste. When mixed with an ounce of OJ it's really great. I sure hope I don't loose any of my hair, but if I do I will surley call my doctor right away and ask why this is happening since I am doing everything they told me to do and that I was never told about those things...It just may be someting later on they have to add to the list of possibilities that could happen? If not for me but for all those new bandsters who have to hear it after the fact. Thank you for sharing... I am going to talk to my doctor personally to see why, if this is such an issue we are not being told by them before we choose to have the surgery? and I will also talk to the facilitator as well. Have a great day, I hope all is going much better for you? Please let me know as I am new and would love to have info from others so I know what to watch for or expect? -
Yes...it seems everyone is diffrent with the lap band, I also pulled muscles at the gym, and I am now going for a walk everyday, using my treadmill and doing sit ups every chance I get. I finally got my first fill, I was scared but when it was over I felt better, still no problems. The only problem I am having is I forget to eat because I am not hungry...I do take a multi liquid vitamin with minerals that really seem to good for me. You are doing great too...congradulations and keep up the good work. You will loose all your weight and one day look in the mirrow and say... YEA BABE, there I am!!!
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Hello thanks for writing back
I live in Northern california. I have jumped through all the hoops just waiting for insurance to say yes. I have blue shield they said it is the easiest and fastest to reply. My doctor is here in town. He has a center of execellace which I understand is important.
Did you see my stats are we close. I am crossing my fingers for the next two weeks sugery . I am married since 92 have two childrens a daughter who is going to be 14 in sept and a son who is 11. They are all backing me. My hubby is a bit nerious about as he says going under the knife... But I need help dieting alone just doesnt work for me. My family was complety against the bypass. We had a neighbor do this she looks great weight wise but not healty not to sure eating habits have changed much.
Look forward to getting to know you and hopefully having a buddy
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I am a 45 year old female who lives in Medford Oregon. My procedure took place in Mexico with Dr. Lopez, who was just a wonderful doctor and staff. The Hospitial of Angels was just amazing, the latest in medical equiptment and it is like a luxury hotel, you would never know it was a hospitial. I went on a two week clear liquid diet before surgery and two weeks after, I began soft healthy foods 1 month after and last thurs I had my first fill. I was a bit nervious at first but soon regained consciousness...kidding! It was ok, I don't like needles but I did it and was glad I did...I will only have to have 3-4 fills during the first year I am told by my N.D. Doctor. I have been reading and learning a lot since I now too have been banded, I want to be very successful and do this right. I also joined a Gym and work out 3 times a week for 2 hrs, well the 1 hr. is swimming, jacuzzi and sauna, but it makes it all worth wild. Thank you for writing. Where are you from and please share your story as well.
Lisa
