txspatter

totally agree...healthy, shining and happy.

I second that!!!

protein is key...but, you can add a vitamin called Biotin..get it at Walmart. I take 5000 whatever a day. Doesn't stop hair loss, but keeps hair growing. I'd guess it will take about 16 weeks to begin noticing a difference. Good luck with it...be patient.

It took five fills to hit it....it will happen...congrats on tremendous loss...I've been stuck at 52...but, I'm healthy again...love the band.

It's life changing...if enjoying meals is the priority, I have to wonder why you chose any of them? We're here because of weight...no one said it would be easy. And, it's never over, even if/when you reach goal. Hope you can sort thru your frustrations. At least you'll be around longer with weight loss and can enjoy family.

I did something similkar. I've been plat'd for many weeks. However, I had health issues which were instantly resolved, so I'm patient now for the rest of it. Normal b/p (110/60), normal blood sugar and more. I have my life back and so pleased. But, you're correct..doesn';t seem to matter if I count cals, exercise or not...still hung. My surgery was March 12, 09..by first fill I had lost 41 pnds...to date, now...48...so, here's a friend in the same boat! If you'd care to 'buddy up'...let me know and I'll share my email with ya.

The band has changed several things for me. Some things do taste different, things that do not appeal to me will not go down and meats have to be moist. I also have a strange new thing with sense of smell. Some seasons that I injest linger within my nasal cavaties...until mid-morning the next day. I still eat too fast and pay a severe penalty for that! But, it's all working the right way.

I totally agree. For fat folks in this life, weight loss and working for the rewards is NEVER ENDING. For those who reach a goal and take a sigh of relief that it's done...hang on...they're headed right back into the really fat, lazy, uncomfortable situation for the rest of their life. I've had great success, meaning all of my major health issues were resolved immediately. B/P, blood sugar, etc...however; although 51 pounds dropped rapidly, I've been 'trapped' in a void for the last four months. But...I am happy, healthy and I know the rest is going to disappear over time...over time...over time. The band is a tremendous helper, but it's not a magic cure. Our habits, food choices and all can take us right back into our misery and poor health. Be ware bandsters...it's not even over WHEN THE USED TO BE FAT LADY SINGS!!! Keep working!

You will love this site.... www.theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com she not only shares recipes, but pics of all her great creations...she's a bypass gal, but, we all related!!! Enjoy. :thumbup:

www.txspatter.blogspot.com I started my blog last July, 08 when my PCP said, "I'm recommending you to our Bariatric Surgery Team for Lapband". Mine is tied to the journey from then til now and will reamin so. If you read, hope you enjoy.

How long were you stuck? I've been plateaued since first fill! I get number 4 today..currently I have 7.5 cc's in the. I'm glad to hear you started losing weight...congrats on success...how much have you lost thus far? :thumbup:

My band is an 11 cc band. I go in today and get fourth fill. Currently at 7.5 cc...have been plateaued for several weeks after losing 46 prior to first fill. Mornings are tough for any food product, by evening, okay. However, any bite too big or overeating will cause food to pass my way again. sunday was a NO FOOD ALLOWED DAY. It was the worst day I've experienced. I feel strongly that life stressors definitely affect your ability to eat or not to eat...that is the question and my conclusion. lol

I was like you for a long time. Suddenly, I got tired of crushing and dissolving. I went on Bariatric Advantage site and ordered all of my Vitamins from there. Three are capsules and one is liquid...my b/p and blood sugar have been normal since the day after...no more of those meds for me; however, everything, I take normally, down the hatch. Even my two meds at night around 9 pm. Good luck, take 'em with a smile and be happy. I think you'll be surprised!

Amen to Unjury and it's Protein Isolate not Protein whey...the isolate mixes great and medically, better for ya. The chocolate's good too.