michellelei

Hi Rachel

Just wondering how you're doin?

Hi Christy. I read what you wrote in another's blog about dieting with the band. I felt compelled to write because I don't count calories and still lost 51 lbs(banded 10/27).....You do NOT haaave to diet with the band to lose weight. However, you will find that once you cannot eat as much as before, you want to eat things that are better for you, protein first, veggies second, and carbs last. It is what your body desires. The exception to the rule: cookies, ice cream, high carb drinks and nuts(yes, nuts)...these all go down really easy with the band and can easily get out of control. It is always better to just STAY AWAY from these foods as much as possible. It is also important to exercise. I have made it a habit and now seems as normal. The band is the best thing I EVER did for myself. Good luck to you!

Hi! Was lookin at a post that was just pics and came across yours. Wow, you are such a hunk and you did it w/o the band! I am in awe. Don't get me wrong,I am happily married, but gosh! What a transformation!

Thanks for your comment. I read some of your blogs and just wanted to tell you, give yourself a chance. You're at the very beginning of your journey. You talk about cooking for your family and the fustration not joining them. I hear you. I went to Chuck E Cheeses with my granddaughter and DH back when first banded and felt REALLY sorry for myself, I wanted some pizza! GRrr. That seems like sooo looong ago(it was only 3 mths). After you are back to regular foods, it gets much better! We are all over dramatic at the beginning because its natural to be afraid of the unknown. The band eventually becomes your helper. Life is good

Hi Rachel. Ok, still don't have everything under control but my spirits are better for whatever reason,lol. I am sorry to hear about your insurance and DH, hope that gets taken care of asap! I did see that you lost over 60 lbs, that is awesome! I got another 1 1/2 cc in my band so I am now at 6 1/2 ccs altogether. Now I am at where I wanted to be. Good luck to you and hang in there!

Hi Rachel. I read your note on my page awhile back and I been meaning to write back to you. I have been on a down spiraling roller coaster and was waiting for it to stop to get back to lapbandtalk but...the ride's been alot longer than I expected..... I have 5cc's in my band and I have very little restriction. I asked to get another fill before the holidays but they wouldnt until my next appt which is this wednesday, thank goodness. I just found out to get my car inspected, its going to cost me $1458.00 +tax. I have been going to the gym 2-4 x a week and doing an exercise video 2x a week at least, yet my weight has stayed the same for bout 3 weeks now with a couple pounds put on! I weigh 387. I was down to 382.

I got banded 10/27 and weighed 417 that day. They(the WLC) go by what I weighed my last appt which was 424. To add to my troubles, I got a letter from IRS saying that my DH and I didnt claim $13000 in 2005. I have no idea. My husband was working lots of different places back then so maybe when we took paperwork to acct. one was misplaced, I am not sure. Wonder what we owe now?? I know I am going on but I miss when everything was "good". I am not much help to others with my negative attitude so I have been waiting for it to pass, and I am still waiting, . Anyway, wanted you to know that I am not a dweeb who doesnt like to talk, matter of fact I looove to talk just waitin til I have better outlook. I will write again after I have a few things figured out and under control. Thanks for letting me vent

Hi! I was not ignoring you, I just wasn't doing as well as I wanted to and with preparing for Christmas, I havent checked the site obviously for awhile, sorry! Anyway, nice to "meet" you,lol. I was banded in Harrisburg by Dr. DiMarco. Talk to me anytime!

Hi Diana! Thank you for accepting my friend invite. I see that you are getting surgery in January. I hope all goes well! I am fairly new to this myself, been banded 5 weeks now, but if you have any questions, just ask!

Hi Dab! I am from Pennsylvania. I havent found a fellow Pennsylvanian yet on this site!lol I saw you are from Missouri, right? Anyway, DIG, DIG, DIG!! This is not a skinny beauty pageant site, it is a wls! We need those pics for inspiration! My brother is now looking into the band and I would love to share your story with him. He weighs 490#. I don't want him to get discouraged by all the 100# to lose people on this site! I have to say Dab, you should be thrilled to have lost so much weight and want to SHOW IT OFF, not be embarrassed. Talk to you later.

Hi Diana. I read that you are in the process of getting the lap band. How far are you?

Hi Pete! I was looking up people that might on the high end of the bmi chart to help share the journey. I was banded 10/27/08. Keep me informed of your progress!

Wow! The amount of weight you loss is FANTASTIC!! Congrats! Do you have any pics? I've been banded for a month now and have over 200 to go. You're an inspiration.

Hi Jenn! I am sooo looking forward to tomorrow(the first fill)!! Thanks for asking. I have been working out religiously AND TRYING to eat properly. Well....that part just isn't going so well. I am going to the gym, then to work, then my appt is at 2pm tomorrow. I will let you know how it goes. So how are you? Still little restriction? Let me know.

Hi Ara. Was wondering how your acid reflux problem turned out. I was checking on you and read your messages below. After reading it, I realized YOU wrote the top one and I think it was to me,lol. Anyway, I know you were getting a test because of the nausea and wondered how that went. Please let me know. I am doing "ok". I had gained weight last weekend, up to 406, grrr. I have absolutely NO RESTRICTION. I have been trying to make smart eating choices, low carb~high protein AND I joined a gym working out everyday but 2 for the last 2 weeks and the scale now says 401. I go for a fill on Tuesday Nov 25. Can't wait to see if that makes a difference or not. Talk to ya later.

You look fabulous! You are a true inspiration to those of us who are just starting out.

Love, love, loooove the pics! You look FANTASTIC! You are truly an inspiration. Thank you for sharing, it means so much.

Hi Paula,

I have been trying to befriend people who are on the higher end of the bmi because it just seems we might run into more problems than those that have less to lose. Plus its fun to see the progress! Great job so far! Anyway, hope to keep in touch.

Hi Loozerkbo,

My name is Michelle and I was looking at the picture area and saw yours. It looks like you lost quite a bit of weight so far! Congrats!! I just got banded 10/27 this year and want to befriend some other bandsters, especially those that might have had more than the 100 lbs to lose. Hope I am not stepping on toes with that but I am soooo much MORE overweight than most on here that I need to feel there is hope of attaining MY goal. Was wondering if you had extra skin and if insurance pays to have removed? Maybe you didn't. Anyway, I sent you a friend request, hope to talk to you.

Hi Ara. I was reading your blog(October Odyssey) and saw that you had swelled feet and ankles but now don't. I had the exact same problem and thought I was alone. When I see before/after pics, I always look at the ankles. Seems they are NEVER big in either pic,lol. Anyway, that is what grabbed my attention with you. We are also the same age. I got banded 10/27 and started out 424 lbs(yuck!!)I am down to 399 and although that is a tremondous amount, I feel very good about all of this and just know I am finally on the right track with my life. I wish you the best and hope we can stay in contact.

Hi. My name is Michelle. I am getting the lap band this monday and am TRYING TO figure out Lap Band Talk site. Having a REALLY hard time! I tried sending friend request on myspace but you require last name.

Hi. My name is Michelle. I am going for surgery next Monday, October 27. I am trying to get set up on this site to help me. I cannot, however figure some things out. A big one is the ticker. I went to tickerfactory.com and made a ticker but now have no clue how to set it up on here. I tried copy and paste on my profile but it only pasted the letters I copied not the actual ticker. Please help! thank you