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Happy 55th Birthday Scrapping1!

Hi Laura! Hope you are doing well! It's been a while since I have been on LBT. I was definitely at a standstill for about 2 months, but finally after a small fill in October, the weight loss started again. I just reached 37 lbs. this week, which is the halfway mark for me! So excited! Now to make the other half disappear! Can't wait to hear how you are doing!

Take care,

Shelley

Shonia, So glad to hear you are doing good right after surgery! You will be sore for another week of so, but it goes away! I know you are looking forward to some real food, but just do what the doctor tells you! I am doing good so far. I have lost 49 pounds since surgery on 2/13/09. I have had my ups and downs with food too. You just have certain days that things don't agree with you and your band, but they are easy to overcome! Think about the results! That's what I do.

Keep in touch...take care...follow doctor's orders! Laura

My surgery went well. I was in lots of pain after surgery. Now I'm doing very good. I have been on creamed soups and protein shakes- I'm so ready for something to eat. haha But I think I'm doing very good.

*Thanks for asking

How are you doing?

Hi Shelley! I have been at 49 for about 1.5 months. I am stuck right now too! I got a fill last week and I can tell a difference. Hopefully this will help give me a little boost! And yes, what you are talking about happens to me too! And the doctor says its normal! I have my moments and a lot of it depends on the situation when I am actually eating. I have to sit down and relax and not RUSH! That always gets to me! I just can't eat fast! Please keep me posted on your progress too! Take care! Laura

Hi Shonia,

How did you surgery go? How are you feeling? Please keep me posted! Thinking of you during this transitional time! Laura

Hi Laura! It has been a while. I have not been on here for a while either! Wow, 49 lbs.! That is amazing!! Keep up the good work! I am at 35 lbs now, but things have been at a standstill for the last 2 months. I am scheudled for a fill this Friday, 10/30. Hopefully that will get things going again. Some days I can eat pretty good, probably about 1/2 of what I used to eat and then other days it is so tight and I have trouble eating anything solid. My doctor says this is normal. Do you have this happen to you? I just don't want to be too tight...that is my worst fear. So, to lose gradually is okay with me. I joined a gym and have been exercising regularly now, so I am just stumped as to why the weight loss stopped. I am very excited though to be at the weight that I am, but looking forward to the next step down. Size 12, here I come!!! Take care!

Shelley

Hi Shelley! I haven't been on this site in a while. How are you doing? I so far have lost 49 pounds, but need to lose more! Please keep in touch...thinking of you too! Laura

Shonia,

Congratulations to you! I know you are excited about your scheduled surgery! I haven't been on this site in a while. Keep me posted! Good Luck! Laura

I have been APPROVED!!! Oct. 30TH will be a new beginning in my life.

Hi Laura! Just wanted to stop in and say HI! All is going really well for me. Still on 3rd fill and still losing, a total of 30 lbs. now! Very happy with the lapband! I even lost weight on vacation! I will write you some more later...this has to be quick! I just thinking of you and wishing you the best!

Shelley

Hi Julie, How are you doing? I haven't been on this site for a little while so need to catch up. Everything going good so far. What about you? Laura

Hi Shelley, How are you? I haven't been on the site lately, just a little busy with everything. So, how are things going with you and your band? I have been doing good but still have some issues with eating too fast and/or not chewing my food enough. My doctor did not give me a fill the last visits, so I only have 1.5cc since my surgery on 2/13/09. I can't believe its been 5 months since my surgery and you too! Looking forward to hearing from you! Take care, Laura

Hi there! I agree, the whole group there are absolutely wonderful. I revised to the sleeve because after about the first year and a half, my body just seemed to become intolerant of it. I did everything right, it just wasn't working for me. I was always too tight and pb'ing, even when I hardly had any fill.

Hi Susan,

Just noticed that you were a patient of Dr. Herrara. I was banded 2/13/09 by Dr. Chappano at NF Surgeons. I have had nothing but a great experience with their group. I love my band! What made you go to a sleeve? Talk with you later, Laura