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I don't know why it would be unsafe, but my surgeon's office requests "no eating" for about 3-4 hours prior to getting an adjustment. They use Fluoroscopy for all adjustments and want to SEE what everything looks like prior to an adjustment.....on an empty stomach. You might could call them and ask what their requirement/suggestion is. Best wishes!

One thing I hear and see often....EVEN on this site, is "weigh and measure" your portions. And "only eat 1/2 to 1 cup of food". Even directed to people who are longer term WLS patients. I hear it at "support" group meetings all the time...to people who have started regaining, fallen off the wagon, etc. While I do think it's valuable to know and be mindful of what a normal sized portion is, IF I could have done this longterm....I wouldn't have needed surgery to prevent me from over eating. For me, I had/have no willpower to stop....thus the surgery to accomplish exactly that. Thank you adjustable lapband!

@Mikee57 as others have said....IT WILL pay off. Don't "look" for it. I have logged bike rides for a couple of years now and runs since July 2013. To go back and compare previous months/years, it really shows. One way you may notice is heart rate and calories burned. If you have some sort of tracking device with a heart rate monitor, you'll notice after some period of time, that doing the same routine/distance will burn less and less calories....and you may notice your HR is declining at the same effort level. These are all indications of your increased physical conditioning. All an added benefit on top of any weight lost. I haven't really lost any scale weight in SEVERAL months now, but my clothes sizes continue to decline (although slowly now). My resting HR is now around 55-60....my HDL (good) cholesterol number, Triglycerdies, TC/HDL ratio, BP, Glucose....all "fantastic". And those are highly influenced by cardio training. So don't JUST look to the scale for motivation.....there are many benefits you're getting from exercising. Rode the bike in to work this evening and will ride home in the morning after working 12 hours tonight. 21 miles each way. Now that it's almost daylight at 5am here in the midwest, I'll ride in often when I'm on nights.

My next organized event is going to be "Cheering up a Sweat 10K", June 28th in Maryville, IL

This was too good! My son tours the nation for the past three years during the summer with the Denver Blue Knights Drum and Bugle corps. He's a real band geek and music education major in college..( proud dad moment here ) He is somwhat fit usually, but this touring gig REALLY trims him down every year..... after 3 months of it. As I got in my truck this afternoon after finishing up biking, I get a text.... " Today I did a 5K in 37 minutes! " from him. Now I got a quick Happy Fathers day text yesterday morning at 5am....but I think todays was even better! Midnights this week at work, so this "morning ( 1pm ) I got in a nice 26 miles on the bike. Garmin says it feels like 97*F....I believe it!!! Happy Monday all.

5k run yesterday and today. Happy Sunday all!

Hi @@RSwann One thing I am passionate about is using Fluoroscopy to "SEE" everything is well with the band. I speak from experience when I say it can really make a difference. My surgeons office uses it for all adjustments now...and for that I am glad! It is similar to a live Xray if you will. When I get an adjustment, or even just want it, they'll have me stand on a tilt table, they turn the machine on and have me drink a contrast Fluid (barium solution). It shows how fast or slow the fluid passes through the stoma area and can also show many other things...correct placement, etc. I'd suggest discussing with your surgeon's office about possibly having it done. http://www.hoab.org/fluoroscopy-st-louis-missouri/ This thread actually has a video of what mine looked like about a year ago. http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/168149-heres-what-my-restriction-level-looks-like/

My doctor required clear liquids for a week pre and post op. But I had plenty of "reserves".... My suggestion would be just as you say your surgical team described....ONLY eat when you're hungry and allow your body to heal completely. There'll be plenty of time for eating later. Best wishes for a speedy and successful recovery. EDITED to add..... Not all surgeons....OR surgeries are going to have the same post op instructions....so it'd really be best to place a call to Your surgeons office.

@@Fiddleman Here was what mine showed today. I specifically wanted to run a progressive (HR) 10k focusing on % of max today. 75-85%, which is 140-160 for me. It was hot/humid and I'm slow: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/518110812

10Km run for me this afternoon....targeting HR progression throughout. It felt like I was running in a wet sauna. Nothing fast about todays run! Happy Tuesday all! http://connect.garmin.com/activity/518110812

Congrats on Onderland Bandista! You've earned it and are doing great...much continued success.

Jim, Congratulations on such a remarkable accomplishment, and thanks so much for remaining a positive voice on here. i hope your post could get viewed by everyone on this site!!! All those negative nellies saying Lapband won't work, you can't lose 100 pounds with lapband, blah! You sure showed what true success looks like my friend...and I know you've certainly put forth the effort. Best.....post....EVER!

Happy Monday all, I got a nice ride in on the bike this morning. It is really nice here in the St. Louis area this morning. 35.5 miles @ 18.0 mph = a nice way to burn 1100 calories. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/517268436

@@als41 I'd say you've progressed quite nicely in the last few months....CONGRATS! Way to stick with it!

@naenaern777 Congrats congrats congrats!!! Way to go! Thats a great time, especially considering what sounds like a packed course, not to mention the breathing issue. You only run your 1st 5k once, and it sounds like you really kicked butt! So happy for you. @ What a great race report! Those obstacle runs are intimidating to me...haven't done one yet myself. I don't think I could do the wall either. Kuddos to you for helping your teammates get through it! That sounds like one tough event. Congrats on the accomplishment!! You'll never forget that first one. I have been battling a head cold since Wednesday morning that has really kicked my behind. Was gonna do a 5k race yesterday but just didn't feel like I could give even 50%, so I just skipped it and did a 5k run this morning on my own after reading your all insipiring reports. So proud of my fellow WLS runners!!! You all are winners in my book! Hope everyone is recovering nicely and enjoying their weekend.

@Fiddleman That was about the last time I used that HR strap. I'd be dead with that HR....lol 178 is about my max. ( I think ) I used the garmin soft strap for right at a year then it started wizzing out at times...reading erratic. I've read on forums that is kinda common. I got a new one and it's rock solid. I ran it around 155 bpm. That was my first HM and I had a "goal" of 10:00, mile. I had only went that distance once before and thought I'd just run at a nice comfortable pace. I felt great afterwards....like I should have pushed a bit harder.

26 mile easy pace on the bike this morning. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/514327009

I would second the idea about requesting FMLA coverage. If you're a covered employee, and you work for a company that is required to provide it, I believe it's by far your best option to request it. You can use your companies normal sick leave policy requirements and use your paid sick time, or any other paid time off. By getting the surgery covered under FMLA, any future issues (related to the surgery, including doctor followups, fills, etc.) that could possibly arrive will be covered under the FMLA. Your surgeons office should be well schooled in filling out any necessary paperwork required by your employer and if you don't want them to know the specific procedure you're having done, let the person filling out the forms know that. Best wishes on your upcoming surgery! Congrats!

5k run/jog yesterday evening after work. Nice easy pace.

Just wanted to chime in with what little experience I have. And to follow along with this post because I find this stuff EXTREMELY interesting.....and helpful. Keep in mind, I am NOT a fast runner. I have a garmin 310xt that I use for cycling and running and occasionally swimming. I like the features although I don't use the training mode much. I'm 44, so I consider my "max" heart rate about 176....or so. I have been there or a couple bpm more a few times. What I've found is when doing shorter runs, say a 5k, I keep my HR around 160 for the first 4k, then if I feel fine will go up to around 170-172 bpm for the last K. Longer runs, say 10k, I'll stay at 150-155 for most of it, then kick what little I have left the last K or so. Distance runs.....I'll stay at 145 and feel like I could go all day usually. 162-164 seems to be my "threshold"....If I go much over that, even for a short distance, it takes a bit to recover. 5k max effort http://connect.garmin.com/activity/404517812 10k about 95% effort http://connect.garmin.com/activity/447719053 HM easy pace ( HRM was on the fritz the last few miles, but I ran about 155 bpm) http://connect.garmin.com/activity/465531831 Replaced HR strap and ran a 5k strictly targeting HR. 145 the first 2 miles...felt so easy, then picked up the pace for 1Km just to see what it showed. http://connect.garmin.com/activity/506131229

I looked back on her history and she has one of those docs who gives .5 CC fills once a month. And, she had some problems with her port site and wasn't able to get fills till the end of January. She's had 5 fills of .5 CC each fill. Lame huh? This is one of those instances where we choose our doc and have no idea how conservative they are? One must conclude that some of these docs get paid by the fill from insurance? .5 CCs is just way too conservative. Just my opinion. IF all surgeons were required to give "free" lifetime adjustments, using fluoroscopy, we wouldn't see such long drawn out bandster hell's, or as many problems. I believe getting/keeping people at correct adjustment sooner is better. To prevent people from "testing the waters" if you will. I'm not suggesting filling bands too tight, but I think some restriction right at the time you start reintroducing mushies would have been better for me. And I KNOW fluoro would have been.

Congrats again on your remarkable success....you are a great example of what giving "100%" means. I don't think your concern is unusual at all. I've read 100's of post about this very topic over the years. However, I haven't ever had a fear of not being able to level off or stop losing. You've gotten some great advice already from your surgeon and friends above, just relax a little and enjoy your new life. How much do you think your band has limited your eating vs self control? The reason I ask, is for me, self control is a limited quanity. Willpower only last(ed) so long. Thats why I'm so glad our surgery is adjustable. again....CONGRATS! You've earned it!

"barely run at 8mph"... not sure how far or long you're doing 8mph....but that is FAST in my book!! Thats about a 23:20 5k....WAY faster than I run. And faster than 90% of people who enter the runs in my area. My PR for a 5k is 26:28 (7.1mph)......so Kuddo's to you. Congrats!

Had a nice weeked at the lake...relaxing/swiming/hiking/drinking....you know....FUN! Happy Monday everyone

WOW! You look fantastic. Congrats on all your hard work and success. You rock!