ashley2369

I was banded June 3, 2010 and I lost over 100 lbs the first year the second year I only lost about 25 lbs but I am happy I didn't gain. The band was the best decision I have ever made for my health. I would do it all over again in a heart beat I feel amazing I can run, I can play with my kids. I don't feel ashamed when I go out. I still have 50 lbs to lose to be at goal but the band does work miracles if you just stick to what your doctor tells you to do. the first picture is me in the purple in October 2009 The 2nd picture was taken in April 2012

I have lost 110 pounds in the last year and my port has been fine, about 3 days ago i was bending over and all kinds of pain around my port area. now when I sit down and bend over it pinches and feels bruised on the inside. anyone else has this issue. I made an appointment with my doctor but its not for 5 days.

Hi I was also banded June 3rd 2010 and to date have lost 44 lbs in the beginning I had no motivation and was not feeling full. then In november a few days before Thanksgiving I finally felt restriction and it felt great I have a 14cc's band and I have 10cc's in it and I am tight. I never ever exercised then one day I got my but off the couch and said what the hell I started a biggest loser workout dvd. I FELT SO AWESOME after that work out I had so much energy the rest of the day I want more and more of that energy. I walk almost everyday or ride my bike and if its cold out walk inside or do a workout video. I eat pretty much what I want in small amounts No chocolate or sweets though I was caving them in the beginning and I did eat them daily but I have learned to tell myself NO. I hope this helps some Ashley

My Surgery went well I am feeling pretty good. Slight pain when I get up but nothing to unbearable. It really wasn't to bad I was in the hospital about 8 hours total yesterday. I'm sure you will all do great. I just thought I would update everyone I got 5 small incisions. Good luck to you all. :Dancing_biggrin:

I am on day 5 of the pre op diet omg I am starving can't I even have fat free soup or something I have bad headaches and get dizzy very often help

Hi everyone I'm being banded June 3rd I am currently on my liquid diet the Atkins shakes their good! You can get them at walmart. I am getting so excited less than 2 weeks till my "new" life starts. the liquid diet isnt to bad. I also have a junk food lover of a husband who don't need to lose a pound and its hard to watch him eat but i'll be able to look and feel good soon enough. :thumbup: good luck everyone:thumbup:

I am on the Atkins liquid shakes there actully good to. they are sold at walmart

Atkins is what i'm currently on and they are very good tasting all the flavors and there sold at Walmart

June 3rd is my date to be banded I am so excited I have gotten used to this liquid diet so I know I will get used to eating very little good luck everyone we can do this!

I am June 3rd so I will let you know how it goes in the recovery room

My surgery date is also June 3rd Awesome!!!

So after all the hoops I had to jump through I got approved today by Aetna and my doctors appointment is Friday to sign all the paper work so I am guess surgery should be in a month or so depending on how busy my surgeon is. I am so happy to get this news So does anyone know what the pre op diet consists of??

I have Aetna and I just got APPROVED!!!!

Hi Everyone I'm Ashley I have lots of questions. I have been wanted to get the Lap band but just dont know where to start everyone keeps telling me to go to a sminar so I did at manatee memorial in bradenton that didnt get me anywhere but still looking for the right doctor to perform the surgury. I live in North Port FL and wanted to get the surgury some where near by do any of you know of any great lap band surgons in sarasota or bradent fl? how does this work after I do find a doctor is there weight that has to come off before I get the surgury?? my bmi is 54 and i weight 334 lbs