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Great job!

Surgery: 12/4/12 271 lbs Current: 3/25/13 241 lbs Goal: 6/1/13 221 lbs I am so frustrated.... I stall for about 3-4 weeks, then lose a pound a day for about 3 days, then stall again. I don't get it. But trying to hang in there.

Great job!

Great job everyone!

I had lapband in 11/09 and had it deflated in 3/12 then removed in 8/12 due to over a year of complications that resulted in nightly vomiting and finally a slippage. I was successful - lost 90 pounds - but at a huge cost to my health given the complications. When I had it removed (which was actually SUPPOSED to be a replacement but the scar tissue and swelling was so severe once they got in that they had to take it all out), the doctor told me that the LB is no longer seen as a long term surgery, because there are so many complications occurring nowadays. In 12/12, I had VSG. Weight loss has been super slow, which my dr attributes in part to having the LB previously, but it is coming off. Having experienced both, even without the LB complications, I would have done VSG instead because of the pain and "stuck" feeling I got from normal foods - baked chicken, broccoli, spinach, etc - which I eat without concern with the VSG. Of course, everyone's story is different, and some people have the band successfully for life.... but that was my experience and many others I have found since being on VSG Talk.

I am also in the Fredericksburg area! I started in 2009 with Dr. B in Richmond for the band, but switched to Bluepoint midway through as they were opening a stafford location soon. Had lapband, yada yada, had lapband removed. Sleeve with Bluepoint 12/4/12.

I stayed two nights and much like the others, was able to walk several hours after surgery. I only walked a few minutes at a time, about every 1 1/2 - 2 hours. It did help with gas and pain some. My band insertion surgery seemed more painful... as I recall the port killed me for at least a week.

Slow losers unite! I was banded Dec 4. Lost about 14 pounds first 10 days. in the past 6 weeks... only 10 more. i bounce up and down all week long. Heck, all month long. Up a pound, down .6, up .2, down a pound. And so on. Stall? Maybe. but the net effect is I'm losing. I have tried several different things - up calories, down calories, up cardio, down weights, up Water, up Protein, just about every combination out there. There is no rhyme or reason to my fat butt. I just had to tell myself this morning as I was adding up last month's loses that even if I lose "only 6 pounds a month", I will still be down 80 pounds at the one year mark. I'll take it!

Thank for sharing!

I have added Protein bars back in, as most drinks make me GAG. I use Power Bar "Protein Plus Reduced Sugar chocolate Peanut Butter". It's 270 calories for 22 grams of protein, which is a bit high (calories) but I cut it in thirds and throw a baggie full in the freezer. Sometimes I grab one for my evening snack if I'm low on protein (and craving something a little 'sweet'); sometimes I blend one up in a shake to cover up the other "protein" taste...

I'm a 30-something with 100 pounds to lose. I'm a former teacher and school counselor and currently am a school principal. I was sleeved 12/4/12 after 3 years of complications with the Band. Looking for other school personnel (anywhere in the US) or anyone in Virginia to buddy up with!

YUMMY! I am gluten free and have recently fallen in love with mashed cauliflower, so I'm so excited to try this.... TONIGHT! To the Food Lion I go!

The ricotta cheese recipe above is delish and very soft so can be eaten on mushies/softs. If you don't know Eggface's blog (where the ricotta recipe is famous ) check it out. She has a lot of great recipes, advice, etc. http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/

I never got a PM from you???... I have 2 bottles left - one PEACH, one coffee

I have the following items for sale CHEAP! If you are local to Eastern VA (Fredericksburg area) I can meet you. Otherwise, I can ship. Prices are for pick up. Would have to add shipping based on location. All items are brand new, unopened. In the days after surgery when I was bored to tears and only had my computer to keep me company, I may have gone on a post-op Protein shopping spree! I will never use these - but hope someone else can! - large container of unflavored unjury powder: $20.95 on Unjury.com, $10 - small bag CVS Cookies and Cream protein powder: $12 at CVS, $5 - 750ml bottles of sugar free Torani Syrup (the same brand Starbucks uses) - great for smoothies and shakes. $7.95-$10.00 retail, $5 each * chocolate * coffee * Hazelnut * Salted Caramel Please message me if interested!

It took me a long time to get used to Greek Yogurt, but I kept at it and love it now! Funny how things change Post-surgery, I make Protein Jello (1/2 pack of unflavored protein - a full pack is too much for me, and a box of a strong flavored sugar free - like cherry) and then put about a 1/4 cup jello and 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt and mix it together. Gives it the fruit flavor without the sugar.

Sleeved 12/4... Lost 15 pounds in first 10 days... and only 3 pounds since 12/4 - 271 day of surgery. 12/6 - 278 day I came home from hospital 12/17 - 255 Lowest 252.2 but bouncing between 252-255 since.... Have not been to the gym (dr said nothing except walking until 6 weeks). Probably need to work on Protein and Water intake too.....

So cute! Great job!

Had band removed in August, sleeve on 12/4. Feeling so much better already!

I could have written this myself! I also was sleeved 12/4 and I made stuffed manicotti last night for dinner. I am on full liquids through Tuesday, but couldn't help myself! At first, I did what @PetraLuxor says... I took a bite of the sauce, chewed it up, tasted it... and spit it out. Four times! And then finally had to have a real bite. It was sooooo yummy. But then I've spent all night thinking not only did I just cause my stomach to explode, but I would never be successful. Then I woke up this morning and all was well And I know not only am I not going to cause my belly to explode, but I can't expect to be perfect... just better than I used to be!

I was sleeved 12/4. Two night stay in hospital (no complications, just my drs routine stay). I was a but nauseated day 2, but what do you expect after drinking that nasty stuff for the leak test?! Anyway, came home and took my pain meds a couple times, mostly at night to make sure I slept but I also had the most bizarre dreams so I stopped. I'm now almost 2 weeks out and completely pain free. Exhausted, working hard to get water and protein in and hoping that helps with energy.

Great job!

2 weeks prior to surgery

I just had surgery 12/4 with Kaiser in Northern Virginia.

I have to say, my hubby has been so supportive and asks every meal if I'd prefer he eat elsewhere. For me, I figure if I'm ever going to have a normal relationship with food, I can't expect others to hide. It's not been easy but I'm hopeful. But in general, I agree husbands can be butt heads!