09Freedom

Hi everyone......I was banded 7/21/09 and was 60 when banded. To this date I have lost 72 pounds. Just wondering if anyone has been going thru what I have. Having this procedure was the best thing I've ever done for myself. Struggled all my life being overweight, losing and gaining more. After surgery, I faithfully followed all and I mean all the rules. The weight just dropped it seems like daily....For the first five months, I was on this website several times a day, it helped soooo much. I recorded every bite I took on My Daily Plate. I didn't consider it as a shore, it was exciting, getting healthy, seeing the scales go down, more energy, everything I've always wanted. During the Christmas holidays, I tasted a little of this and that, and it was like I was resorting back to my old ways which I didn't think I would ever allow!!! It's not that I've been going crazy, and I've not gained any weight. My weight loss has really slowed down. It has been my fault. I've had a total of 3 fills. My port moves like crazy, so I have to go in and have a flouroscopy(spell??) We tried to have my 4th fill last Wed. in the office, but it wouldn't be still. To SUM this up. I'm back on line, I have recorded what I've ate for the last 3 days, and I am promising myself to follow the rules.....I always says that surgery was not a miracle, but a WONDERFUL tool to help me finally find success. So lookout, you all are going to be hearing from me .....thanks for listening....I had to get it out and I must FOCUS...

I was banded 7/21 and had my first fill last Wednesday. Mine had to be done under fluro due to the fact that my PA wasn't able to fine my port. So by using the fluro he was able to see that my port had flipped. He was able to maneuver it and give me the adjustment. At first 2 cc's were placed but I had trouble drinking the water after 4 sips. So I ended up with 1 cc and I've got alot of restriction and all is doing well. Sure hope I keep the restriction. Love my band

Are you on blood pressure medicine. I was banded July 21, feeling fine in the morning but starting around 2 in the aftn the bottom fell out, I would have to lay down. Around 5 pm I started feeling better. I started monitoring my BP and discovered I was dropping at that time, so the Doctor had me go off my bedtime meds, and now I'm feeling better. I am still monitoring, and hopefully it won't be long until I'm off the AM meds. Hope you start feeling better

I finally figured it out. I was able to delete the other two tickers

Good question. I was banded 7/21/09 and went into this journey with alot of enthusiasm and doing everything to my ability to make this successful. www.thedailydinnerplate.com is a wonderful site to journal your food. They've made it so simple. It will tell you all your totals, carbs,proteins,fats,sugar,fiber. I am doing great and have lost 29 pounds. I know that I am in the time of healing, but the weight and inches are dropping, and I'm thrilled. It may not work for everyone, but I highly encourage you to journal your food. Good luck

Just take a deep breath and slow down and enjoy this journey. You have done your homkework, and went into this with knowledge and for the right reasons. Health issues. I am 60, was banded 7/21/09... Best decision I have ever made in my life. I've decided to follow the rules (first time in my life) and let this band do its work. BUT...you've got to work too. This isn't a miracle cure. It's a tool that we have never had before. Portion control. We must make the right decisions as far as what we put in our mouths. I am not a seafood fan. I'm in the soft food stage, so I am eating salmon and baked fish. I'm learning to like it. I put salsa on it and to my amazement, I'm beginning to like it I even went out to a restaurant and ordered fish!!! Being overweight, and as the years go by, I've developed high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholosterol, not to mention years of yo-yo dieting. I decided I missed out on soooo much, that hey, I'm going out with flare and black boots (which I never have worn before but always wanted to) If you follow the rules, this band will work. You can do it. You've heard the saying, "If I can do it, anyone can" Believe me, that applies here. My biggest challenge will be exercising. I dragged myself out the door last week to the gym, and I will this week. Everyone's body is going to react differently. Don't look at those who have lost fast or whatever.....Like they've all said, this is a healing time for our bodies, the pounds will come off. Every morning your get up, remind yourself how excited you were to start this journey. It's not easy, but we will do this. Some may get there quicker but we will get to our goals. You take care and take it a day at a time.

I was banded 7/21 My port area was sore for about a week. Now I can't even feel where it is. I had my first post op appt last week but forgot to ask exactly where my port is. Nuts.It's got to be in there somewhere.

Hey Moondust.......you have been very strong and committed to eat like a bird with hardly any restriction. That shows the determination you have...I really hope that this last fill will be just what you need. If not, I know you will be able to talk with your doctor to see exactly what is going on. KEEP THE FAITH>>>>>

Hi All 7/21 bandsters. You all sound like you are doing just great. One week ago today. Incredible. The protein shakes are starting to make me gag, so I bought some Isopure water 40 grams protein. Not the greatest, but it's all worth it... Got on the scale this morning, I"m down 22 pounds. (Not from the 21st, I count from the 2 weeks low fat diet I had pre-surgery. I worked hard for those pounds)16 pounds pre surgery, 6 pounds post. This morning I treated myself to a haircut, highlights, and new style. Felt so gooood.... PS.... I screwed up my ticker---somehow I just cant change the weight. So I cant update it. I'm computer intolerant. Talk later. I'm so glad everyone is doing well.

I was banded just a few days ago, the 21st. I stayed overnight because my insurance required it. I am 60 and I'm doing just great. I'm sure you will also. Just follow the rules, and enjoy knowing that you now have a lifetime tool that will enable you to lose your weight and to be able to maintain that weight loss once and for all. We are going to be able to go shopping for I call normal clothes, more energy, more self confidence, off meds if you are on them. Enjoy your new adventure in life.

Don't worry about the gain. I did the very same. I was banded the 21st and next day came home and immediately weighed........I gained 8 pounds, but today it was back down. It's hard to believe our day has come and gone and we are finally on our journey. Best wishes

I wish all the best. I'm sure you will do fine. I was banded the 21st. This site has helped so much, I'm going thru all what I've read aboue. The port site is very sore. Fortunately I've not experienced the gas that alot of people have had. I hope it doesnt develop . Also my stomach is growling and rumbling which I expected. Good Luck

I'm home,,, yea. Had my surger Tuesday and had to have overnight stay. All went well, I am so happy about that. No complications at all. I was dreading the awful gas that I've read about so much. Fortunately, I haven't had any. I've exerpienced the stomach growlings and tumbling. I've had no nausea. I had my first protein shake at lunch, and it all went down well. My surgeon put in 3ccs. I was surprised, I didn't expect any filling while first placed. So I'm anxious in the next few days to see what happens. I can'[t wait to watch the scale go down. Only disappointment I've had, was weighing when I got home. The scale went up about 8 pounds. Now that has to be due to swelling, and the IV"s because I"ve sure not had anything to eat. I just have to be patient, which is a challenge for me. I'm a scale aholic...I've got to work on that. Hopfully all the 21st people will tell me about their day.

THANKS..... In one hour I leave for hospital.......Good luck to all of us......... I have alot of people praying.

It's not what you think. I am confessing to being dangerous around a computer, so inadequate. I am being banded tomorrow----yea yea..... In the last weeks I have found this site invaluable, such wonderful people sharing their journeys. Well I started out as freedom09. Everyone has a ticker and I also wanted to be "July09 Freedom Fighters". I read and read, and found wonderful instructions on how to do it, well if you look at some of my postings, I ended up with 2 tickers and my Freedom banner. I tried and tried to erase, delete, etc. To my embarrasment, I just rejoined lapbandtalk. and now I'm 09Freedom. I finally saw the light, and stumbled thru and got it right. So this is a new beginning--- I'm 60 and I'm just thrilled about making my life better. I have a loving husband and family who are very supportive. Now I have all of you to help me, hoping I can add to your journey also. GO " Jully 09 FREEDOM FIGHTERS"

Hi...... I'm being banded on Tues the 21st also!! My Doctor doesn't have us do all liquid. I've been on a lowfat diet for 2 weeks. Eating about 800-1000 calories a day.... Tomorrow I'm on clear liquids... I'm so excited, good luck to you...