GoingforGoal

ahhaahha good try tho (wink)

I started at 250, lost 50, got pregnant (woopsie), lost that weight and was 200 again. Here I am 3.5 yrs post-op at 169. After I reach 185 I felt the weight came off slower. I would chalk it up to a lower BMR...we are eating incredibly low calories it's no surprise. So setting new goals is a great approach. Don't focus on the 2 lb /week norm because at this rate it's just not going to happen. I am disappointed that here I am 81 lbs less than I was when I started and only 24 lbs to my goals, yet I still get flustered like I'm trying to lose 10 lbs pre-op. I wear shorts for goodness sakes, I NEVER wore shorts. Time to just focus on the positives

Your story sounds like mine, congrats and relish in your success

Its normal. The CO2 they use to expand the abdominal cavity during surgery is compressing against the diaphragm and thus compressing on the phrenic nerve. This is what causes the shoulder and arm discomfort most people experience at some point post-surg. Congrats on your surg!

Hi there, My husband and I were banded 11/3. Email us!

Hello everyone, I'm in the preop stage awaiting my 1st consult w/ the surgeon. I'm excited about getting lapband and am seeking any guidance and support out there. I am 5' 5.5" and weigh 244 BMI=40. I'm most nervous about the insurance approval process but will wait to see what the dr. says. On a personal notes, I am 31 years old, married, mom of 2 (age 6 and 2), a NICU nurse and a grad student. I reside in Virginia and enjoy travel/outdoors. Hope to hear from all of you and would love a few buddies for some extra very needed support.