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I 20 months out after lapband and haven't been walking since summer so I joined a gym to try and get alittle more off but now I have gained...I am doing about 30 minutes cardio and rotating legs and arms machine....about 5 days a week....been doing this 2 weeks...is it normal to gain when you first start exercising and when will I start to lose...please help getting frustrated...

Thanks Ann, I wish I was doing as well as you but I'll take a loss anytime. Had to have a slight unfill so I'm hoping I can get back on track. Thanks again:)

Today is my 6th month Bandiversary I've lost 43 lbs and 35 inches!

Welcome! Oh how I wish lapband was available when I was in my 20's, I have had the band for about 6mos but I'm 48 years old and I only wish I could have done it sooner, go for it I don't think you will have any regrets!

Welcome back! I look forward to hearing about your experience. I don't post very much but I love reading about everybodies experience.

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Like Melinda said all surgerons are different so make sure and follow your surgeons directions but I'll tell you my experience, I only took lortab once (in hospital) went home same day as surgery took liquid tylenol. Weeks 1-2 full liquids weeks 3-4 mushies weeks 4-5 soft foods then transition to regular diet. full liquid diet: sf Jello sf popsicles broth strained cream base Soup clear liquids tea lite smoothies 100% apple or grape juice Protein shakes slim fast low carb 1% or skim milk protein Water mushy stage: all of the above sf pudding refried Beans, cheese , salsa (blended) mashed potatoes light ice cream cream of wheat grits oatmeal soft scrambled eggs (mashed with fork) cottage cheese applesauce baby food (meat, veggie, fruit) yogurt soft food stage all the above boiled or scrambled eggs soft lf cheese (mozzarella or swiss) rice or soft cooked noodles soft cooked potato or baked potato beans soft, over cooked veggies canned fruit in natural juice banana toasted whole grain bread crackers baked white fish canned tuna or canned chicken Good luck and I hope the lists helps!!

Way to go everybody:thumbup: Last week 192.8 This week 191

Good friday morning Banditos! I lost 2.6 this week!!! It feels so good to see the scales move in the right direction!!!

Down 4 lbs!!!! I had my second fill on the 5th and I can sure tell the difference. I hit Onederland !!!!!! (196.2)

I still have left shoulder pain and I am 31/2 months out however I have notice it happens more if I get to full or eat to fast, which is probably a good thing. Whatever the reason it hurts like heck! I sure hope mine isn't permanent damage.

Hey Cindy~ I had lapband done May 4th 2009 by Dr. Suggs and I have had 2 fills, the 1st he always does under fluroscope but he didn't have any trouble finding my port on my 2nd fill which was Aug 5th, I told him that I hoped he knew where the port was located and he said if he does the surgery he knows where its at. I was a little nervous but its not a big deal at all, not painful just some pressure and he makes you do like your doing a crunch ( I told him I don't do crunches)LOL Good Luck

Had my 2nd fill Wednesday lost 2lbs since then. Surgery weight 230 Todays weight 200.2 (so close to onederland:)

Wow you have done really well I have lost only 27 lbs after 3 months but I didn't lose any pre op. Keep up the good work:)

202.4 today!!!!! down 27 lbs almost to onederland!!!!!

I have lost about 25 lbs since May 4th.

I was banded May 4th and have had only 1 fill but it was 6cc and doc said still wasn't tight but didn't want to add anymore. I have pretty good restriction I guess or I've just learned to eat less. I sure hope I don't need much next time or I'll be at 9cc before I know it. I'm wondering if I didn't need a different band. I losing so thats all that matters right now:)

I know how you feel because I have the same thoughts. I keep thinking this is not permanent, something will go wrong and I'll have to have it removed. Sometimes I have a problem being positive but when you have lost and gained as many times as I have you kinda get that way. Lets just try to stay postive and enjoy the present and not worry about the future!!!

I cannot see my port, I can feel it alittle. I think it may become visible when you lose alot of weight, It just a little round thing maybe a little bigger than a nickel.

surgery date may 4th lost 17.6 pounds and 20 inches!!!!!:smile2:

I had my first fill June 22 under fluroscope and it was quick and easy. I was shocked that he put in 6cc in my Realize band. Now I have to be careful not to take big bites or gulps.:smile2: I go back in 6 weeks to see if I need another one.

I'm from north Alabama and no there's not alot of activity for the Alabama folks but you may want to try the Alabama forum look under Home and then go USA local lapband support all the states will be there.

Have you had your height check by doctor maybe you make be half in shorter or the doctor may round your BMI up to 40. I had to show documentments that I had been at a BMI of 35 or over for the last 3 years ( I have high blood pressure). I would just go for a consult and they will let you know if they think you qualify my doc did'nt charge for my consult. sleep apena will also get you qualified ( have you been checked for that)? Hey I'm also from Alabama!!

Make sure and ask your doctor about lifting limits my was nothing over 15# for 4 weeks.

I have the realize band and having no problems.