65DueceCoupe

honestly I felt tighter after my first fill. my second fill felt like he loosened it. LOL I get my third fill next wednesday the 12th. I went in for a fill 6 weeks ago and he turned me down for a fill - said he thought i had more to lose on the current fill. I didn't drop much since then less than ten. so I'm ready for my 3rd fill - I can't wait. I'm going to do liquids a day early hoping to jump start the losing.

Well I'm 4 months post -op and down 50 pounds. It feels great. I can't wait to lose more. I had my lap band surgery with Dr. Schuster at St.s Mary & Elizabeth in Louisville, Kentucky. Things couldn't have have been better. Little pain if any. Was very smooth. I've only had 2 fills so far. I get my 3rd fill next Wednesday the 12th. is 50 pounds in 4 months decent? I kinda feel like I've stalled but - I know i'm getting another fill soon. I'm really wanting to hit 100 pounds lost in a year.

I'd Say thats the gas.

I chew flintstones (the orange box ones) - lol I've been taking them since I was a kid. Pretty much non-stop. Now I have an excuse to take childrens Vitamins. My Surgeon's office actually recommends them. And they are yummy. :smile2: :tongue:

I learned to chug my shakes with a straw and get it over quick. LOL I did Atkins shakes - they weren't great but not that bad. I like you would hate any brand I'm sure.

I had daily reflux issues. I took prilosec daily as a treatment for a couple years. Since the surgery I haven't had an issue or needed the pills. Woohoo.

OMG last night I had my first stuck moment and I PB'd (productive burp - polite for I threw up my last bite) lol I'll describe it. So I had 2 JTM Burgers (small square burgers) cooked on the George Foreman grill Almost as soon as I take my last bite I instantly felt full - well this time I felt more stuffed. I sit there a minute and have this feeling like I can't talk or do anything I just felt frozen in place. I know some people say get up and walk. so as I'm getting up it hits me. I suddenly start yacking sounds and feel like I'm going to hurl. Finally a few seconds (felt like an eternity during) I regurgitated my last bite. I'm a gag'r and omg I felt like I was going to hurl big time. It took a few minutes for me to relax but I felt great afterwards. Lesson Learned: I ate to fast!!! Slow down people it sucks. lol

no worries all i gained weight for like 2 full weeks after surgery. - I'm only barely over a month out and down 30 pounds. Watch what you eat and hit the gym - you need to know your target heart rate and go get a good workout in. Link to calculate target heart rate: Tool: Target heart rate calculator - MayoClinic.com

This might help you. I had an ex that used to make sure she brought something to drink with her to chase it - not sure if it'll help but worth a try. If I was him i'd want you to find a trick that keep you doing it. as a guy it's better if your not a quitter. :eek: thats my 10 cents :wink:

Turkey sandwich? are you eating bread?

28 pounds down in just over a month - woohoo. Good Bye 350's Good Bye 340's Good Bye 330's Hello 320's I'm just visiting. lol :wink:

So Far I'm just barely over 1 month post op. Had my first fill last week and I'm down 28 pounds. I never thought I could lose weight this quick. I hope it keeps falling off. I'm so excited. Good Bye 350's Good Bye 340's Good Bye 330's Hello 320's I'm just visiting. lol :wink:

hi welcome I was also banded in December (Dec 22) I get my first fill on Wednesday morning I'm so excited. Have you had a fill yet?

Congrats - best of luck and go Red Wings. :tt1:

I'm planning on learning to play Ice Hockey when I get the weight off.

cool topic - Mines because I'm building a 1965 Nova aka "Chevy II" aka "a Duece."

I get my first fill next Wednesday the 20th - woohoo

and you look amazing

mine was a joke - guy got like $120 from me to ramble yes/no questions off. Examples - have you ever had depression? ever thought about suicide? Asked family history yes /no questions. He basically rambled off about 15-20 questions. in 5 minutes then said ok I'll recommend you have the surgery. lol i wish I made $120 for 5 minutes of work (do you even call that work?). lol

I can't believe I did it without cheating. Wow that was rough. lol

I guess I'll jump in and go for 40 miles this month. I did 3 miles last night in an hour. So I've got 37 miles to go.

Yea I was knocked out cold. lol I'm so pleased with how i'm doing. Thanks for all the kind words everyone. I wish everyone much success.

Hey guys my surgery was yesterday and I'm doing awesome. Gas pains weren't an issue and the only pain feels like an ab blast workout. I'm able to get around and get up from my bed and recliner with no issues - i don't think it could have gone any better for me. :tongue:

No I have not had the opportunity to touch your upper body region. lol :angel_smile: