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You are rockin' the band!!! Congrats!

So happy for you....I just hit the 199 mark and I am to the moon happy!!!

EXCITING!! and congratulations. Love your blog and your honesty. I am 3 months and 35 (maybe more as I only weigh myself monthly)lbs lost, could not be happier with my success!

You say: "I could eat almost anything, I just had to be careful!" This is why you have only lost and regained 15 lbs...........you have to know better.

Follow the rules and you will lose the weight, stop trying to manipulate the band. Good luck to you!

YOU ROCK!!!!

I use EAS/Myoplex carb control in choclate fudge, it is a premix, 110 cal. 17g of protein and 4 carbs and it is delicious. Good luck to you and congrats on your great progress!!

Remember the band is a tool not a magic wand. I was banded 7/2/09 and have lost 33#s. I did not have to do a preop diet. I struggle everyday not to eat the "wrong" things, the band will/or may not change that desire. The onus is on you to make good choices. I could easily eat the junk and not be successful. The bottom line is you have to make good choices and follow the band "rules". I wish you luck!

So true Greg, well done. I always enjoy your blog. Thanks for keeping it real. The band works, I was banded 7/2 and I am down 33 #s in 3 months. IT WORKS!

Just a thought, Slim Fast is higher in carbs and offers less portein than some protein drinks. I would advise you to try another brand of protein drink. I use a premixed EAS/Myoplex Carb Control protein shake, 17g of protein/110 calories and 4 carbs (which means less sugar). Try to limit yourself with the scale. I know it is hard but it can be frustrating and can undermine your mental success.

Just a thought. Good luck to you!

Thanks for being so honest.........90% of this weight loss thing is mental, so is dealing with the attention. You need to convince yourself that you are a worthy person, fat or thin. I am so happy for you that you have met your goal! I wish you continued success.

Good luck to you. I was banded July 2 and I have lost 35# (possibly more as I do not weigh myself regularly, I have another fill in October so I am waiting until my appointment to weigh in. I made a pact with myself when I had this surgery I was not going to obcess over the scale, that I would follow the rules and the weight would come off and it has so far) Here is a list of a typical day for me:

Breakfast: Myoplex protein shake 110 cal and 17 g of protein and coffee about an hour later. I have never been a fan of eating when I get up so this works well for me and allows me to get in the much needed protein

Lunch: Mostly a protein shake again, or a few (typically 2) pieces of deli turkey wrapped in provolone cheese or some scrambled eggs (1 egg)

Dinner: Fresh veggies of some sort and a few bites of protein (mostly fish) about a cup of veggies and 3-4 bites of protein/Sometimes just veggies

I have found I really almost never need a snack. If I do want something I will have a piece of cheese or some nuts. So far I have had no complications with anything I eat. But, I did not have a soda or fast food habit. I have friends who did have the habits and they are not having much success. Kick as many bad habits as you can before surgery, you will be more successful. I have had my first fill and I did notice a difference in my restriction. I also walk for an hour everyday and have started lifting weights every other day. Good luck to you! The band is not a magic wand but a tool to help us get to where we want to be with our weight, just remember that and you will succeed.

Best wishes! keep us posted.

Remember LapBand is a tool NOT a magic wand. I have to remind myself of this as well. Follow the rules and you will lose weight, it is that simple. Making the proper choices is the challenge we all face and the challenge we faced before WLS but before WLS we made poor food choices which lead us down the weight gain path. Everyone loses at a different pace and please be careful not to compare your success with others. Just be mindful that every bite counts. I wish you much success and be kind to yourself.

I can so relate.

Thanks for your blog, always enjoying reading them!

Hello,

I was banded on 7/2/09 and did not have to do a preop diet. My BMI was 40. I have lost 30# and feel great.

Good luck to you!

I have experienced the same "divide". I am hurt and puzzled by this. Congratulations on the loss and I wish you continued success. Just wear some spanx and a great bra to lift everythong back up :smile2:

That person is a complete DUMBA**

So true, so true. I was banded on July 2, 2009 and head hunger is working on me. I have been able to say NO! But I am shocked how strong the psychological games are that go on in my head about food. I am thankful everyday for my support system. Good luck to you!

I also have Federal BCBS, and will be banded 7/2. Dr. Wellbourne appears to be more interested in ripping people off than patient care. Did you ask him or his staff why the surcharge?

I had a similiar experience with the nutritionist I met with. She was impatient and also mentioned her fee several time (4 times to be exact). She also ask for payment prior to the consult time being up. Mine was set up as a "group" consult with 4 other people and they noticed it as well as she actuall had the nerve to take a cell call during our meeting, one person actually asked her if she was in a hurry. I also thought it was a ripoff, a $160 ripoff. I complained to the physician, I had my consult with him after the nutrtition meeting, he apologized. I told my husband she was like a size negative zero and probably need a "carb" or 2.

Good luck to you. I have surgery scheduled for 7/2/09, cannot wait.

Thanks you for this post, you made me cry happy tears for you! COngrats and keep moving forward!

I love your blog! You give me just the information and perspective I am looking for. I wish you well! You're hard work is paying off.

I am so disappointed, I had to postpone my May 11 banding because of an emergency appendectomy Rescheduled to 7/2/09:thumbup:

Congrats, Dr. Kam is my surgeon also. I am scheduled for July 2. I was initially scheduled for May 11 but had to have an emergency appendectomy last week so I had to change my date. Good luck!

Love your blog...it is so real and so what I need to hear right now. I am scheduled to be banded 5/11/09. Good luck and keep blogging!