Giby97

It's time for a my third Fill. :thumbup: Traveling to Seoul Korea again early Sat.:smile: This "Fill" will mean I have 6 cc's in a 11 cc band. And liquids for a few days.:smile2: Can't Wait as I am sure the weight loss will occur. Weight has decreased to 243#s from 270, 4 Jan 10.:smile: Not bad with some exercise thrown in.:thumbup: Feeling more energetic everyday, wearing old clothes stored away during the past few years and feeling great about myself is the positive results of having lap band surgery.:thumbup: Glad I did it.:thumbup:

It's time for a my third Fill. :thumbup: Traveling to Seoul Korea again early Sat.:tongue_smilie: This "Fill" will mean I have 6 cc's in a 11 cc band. And liquids for a few days.:smile2: Can't Wait as I am sure the weight loss will occur. Weight has decreased to 243#s from 270, 4 Jan 10.:smile: Not bad with some exercise thrown in.:thumbup: Feeling more energetic everyday, wearing old clothes stored away during the past few years and feeling great about myself is the positive results of having lap band surgery.:thumbup: Glad I did it.:thumbup:

Hang in there it takes time. it was 9 days for me and my pain to disappear, but after that wow, energy galore. Rem to eat protein foods, shakes etc. Take a shake and vitamins, you really feel a difference. I have averaged 4.35 pounds a week since Jan 4. It's working and also with exercise too, 30 to 45 min 3 times a week. Try it you will see the difference.

WoW! you really look fantastic. What an inspiration to all of us, especially me. What an achievement. Can't wait until I reach my goal now. Thanks

Hello, I am Ken (Giby97) and I was overweight for over 10 years and finally met my match at 270 which had many sideaffects. Those being: feeling tired all the time, loss of flexibility, loss of self esteem, not wanting to go places with the family, etc. I love to bass fish using a float tube and felt awkward fishing cause I was always the last one to get into the water, bending over to put the fins on was tiring. Anyway my wife convinced me to check the lapband surgery out with the doctor interview on 3 Dec 09. At that visit I decided I was going to do it and set it up for 4 Jan 10. I do not regret it one bit, because after 12 days, the energy levels seem to be never ending for me. I can't pin point it but the energy is there-all day. Just follow the diet plan, and you will loose. I did occasionally drink a beer every now and then but since the surgery, not alcohol or sodas since 3 Jan 10. Suspect after one reaches his/her goal then possibly they could consume some alcohol, but not a lot. Socialize drinking, not binging. I had my surgery done in Korea, and it was simple, no pre-op stuff, just stop eating at 12 midnight on 3 Jan 10 and show up on 4 Jan 10 at 0830. Of course I did not have to wait for any insurance, I paid cash up front, about 6,500.00. I do have a steady weight loss with some leveling out about 5 days prior to my fill dates. Yes I already know when I am expected to go to the doc for fills, it was every two weeks, but I made it three week intervals. Next week on 27 Feb 10 I will go for my 3rd fill, 2 more cc's which will be 6 cc's in my 11 cc band. I know I will feel much restriction, and that's what I want-you loose more. I travel about 4.5 hours one way to get to the doc's office and then wait there for 25 min after the injections, which do not hurt, and try to drink water. You need to be able to drink water no matter what, so that is my #1 check. Once ok, then I am off on my return trip home. After my surgery I had for breakfast, shakes and vitamins, for lunch soups, then for dinner shakes again for a few days. Then on the 4th day I moved to mushy foods-soft foods, mash potatoes, pork and beans, any cooked beans with soup. You need to eat protein foods. Then after a day or so, I went on to fish, chicken or beef, about 2.5 oz. with mac and cheese noodles or mashed potatoes. (veggies 1/2 cup) (Meat 2.5 oz). Did not drink anything for 30 min afterwards. Then when inbetween meals I had a 1/2 glass skim milk with a slice of cheese. At night I had either sugarless jello, pudding, or popsicle. At breakfast I moved up to oatmeal, and or cheese omelet. Lunch was a package of tuna salad with 5 crackers, or Tuna in the special packs at the store-very cheap. I have managed to exercise about 3 nights a week but since yesterday I am on a daily program of riding a stationary bike. When it warms up outside I will walk at night. Plan on doing 1 hour tonight on the bike. The lapbander that commented prior to me is 100 percent on with what she said. Read through all the lapbander's posts and see for yourself how you will improve your life style. There are some pretty interesting stories out there, many of which are valuable support for new banders like yourself. Join the gang and feel wonderful in one year or less. It's your move.

Thanks for letting us know, I am in the same boat you are, I had my 2nd fill, lost some for a few days and then stayed even. I feel no restriction, but do not temp to go beyong the boundary also. I am scheduled for a 3rd fill next Sat, and think that the added 2 cc's for a total of 6 cc's in a 11 cc band will cause me some restriction-which I want. Let me know how yours goes. Giby97-Ken

Amanda, fabulous story, similar to mine, except I had a snow storm which kept me there. After my surgery I went back two weeks later for my fill, received two cc's, and then my second fill was suppose to be at two weeks but I made it three weeks. Now with 4 cc's in my 11 cc band I am going again next week for my third fill. I am on soups this week because my weight has lingered at one setting for three days now. I guess that means it's time for another fill. I have been exercising on the stationary bike and watching what I eat but this week I will try extra. the symptions you had after your surgery was normal for I think, I felt the same. I had my wife there too so we stayed in the same room. I walked mostly and sat up most of the time too. When I got home I took my support off. My areas four of them where the incisions were itched too. They were covered with bandaids so I kinda finger scratched around them, after all I had to shave my belly, haha, it itched like hell too all over. Basically when I could eat solids, I went to tuna fish, tuna salad, and crackers (kits at store) and small cans of pork and beans. I even cooked 15 bean soup beans with hamhocks and made several dishes for dinner's. Last week I had mash potatoes, and mac and cheese and a meat-chicken or fish or beef for dinner. Small sizes like 2.5 oz meat, 1/2 cup veggies. Very filling. I also bought some sugarless popsicles and jellor/pudding-everyonce in a while I have one when I crave between meals. I try to eat every 4.5 hours. Morning's are two eggs and cheese-omelet or small pack of oatmeal. Oh don't worry about the needles for the injections, you barely feel them, really. I watched the doc closely when he prepared mine and I had serious thoughts too, but nothing was felt when he injected me. Well looks like they are giving you 3 cc's so be sure you can drink water before you leave the facility. Water is important. Good luck. You will look great in one year or less. ken

Hi Amanda, it's down hill now. You will feel much better by day 8 or 9. Just hang in there. It takes time to heal.

Vwey HAPPY for you. We got banded the same date and have just about the same situation, I am down 28 pounds too, had two fills, and ready for my third. I am in Korea, and I go see my doctor every three weeks. Next Sat I will be getting my next fill. I feel the same as you and wish you the best in your journey.

Hi Amanda, Best of luck to a new you this year. You will be surprised. I am sure you will be nervous, I was the night prior, tossed and turned, but eventually when morning came, I was ready and I am sure you will be. The staff there are gracious and will tend you you, so your in safe hands. You won't regret having it. I am happy that I did, and now only 5 weeks after my surgery I feel great with only a loss of about 23 pounds. My energy levels are extremely high too. Can't seem to stop. Self-Esteem is high and rising. And I am buy new clothes now, believe that--if there on sale it's a good buy, right.'

Three days of contstant weight loss after my 2nd FILL. :thumbup: Amazing, as this morning,9 Feb 10, I lost .3 kg. :wub: Not significant but still a continuance loss since the doc's appointment. Today's meals will be: 0630 B-shake and two vitamins. 1100 L-tuna salad and crackers. 500pm will be fish and mash pot. :biggrin: Will consume water while at work and late evening.:thumbup: Workout on stationary bike will be one hour - 630 pm to 730 pm.:smile2: This is my schdule for today. My start weight was 123.1 kg on 4 Jan 10 and now it's 111.6.:eek: My excess weight was in my mid-section (stomach) which is slowly disappearing now. Started digging into my closet for clothes I have never worn or it's been years since I tried them on. End of this year will be a great time for a new wardrobe, and I can't wait.:mad: To be able to buy suits of the rack at the store will be my greatest reward and no more special orders.

Three days of contstant weight loss after my 2nd FILL. :scared2: Amazing, as this morning,9 Feb 10, I lost .3 kg. :tongue2: Not significant but still a continuance loss since the doc's appointment. Today's meals will be: 0630 B-shake and two vitamins. 1100 L-tuna salad and crackers. 500pm will be fish and mash pot. :thumbup: Will consume water while at work and late evening.:thumbdown: Workout on stationary bike will be one hour - 630 pm to 730 pm.:wub: This is my schdule for today. My start weight was 123.1 kg on 4 Jan 10 and now it's 111.6.:thumbup: My excess weight was in my mid-section (stomach) which is slowly disappearing now. Started digging into my closet for clothes I have never worn or it's been years since I tried them on. End of this year will be a great time for a new wardrobe, and I can't wait.:crying: To be able to buy suits of the rack at the store will be my greatest reward and no more special orders.

Hi Amanda, you are on the right track now. The journey is a piece of cake and you will be much healtheir, happier, and your self-esteem will rise like mine. The staff there are excellent. Take care and if you have any concerns contact me. Ken Gibson, Giby97.

Amanda3t, no not because of the surgery! If I nap in the evening say 7:30 to 8:30 I end up getting up early say 3 or 4 normally. But let me say that now once I get my activities down, it will change. Think it's me, my age and adjustments. But needless to say, I have all this energy now, can't believe that. Once up I am ready for work, and when I get to work I am non stop untill 3, a lag time but only for a half hour or so, as my work schedule is minimal. I do take two vitamins in the morning with water. Make sure you get your vitamins too. Hey you can email me at giby97@hotmal.com if you wish not to use this venue. I do try to post how things are going with me after the surgery. I am happy I did it, the night prior I was waking up and having second thoughts, but that ended when I actually arrived at the doctor's office. Best choice I have ever made. I can see 165 lbs in sight. Oh there is another lady on here who reached her goal this past week, amazing.

Amanda3t, Great on you seeing the doc in Seoul, He is great. The staff outstanding. Yes their English is good. The FILLs are the icing on the cake so to speak. Nothing to worry about. It's like getting a flu shot. I did not even feel the 2nd FILL injection. I was surprised. Trust me.

First I had my 2nd Fill on Sat, 6 Feb. Now I am at 4cc in a 11cc band.:thumbup: How I felt immediately after my injection-tight. :eek:Tried eating but knew there was a new thrushhold there. Sun, 7 Feb weight in-dropped 2 kg's. 114.4 to 112.2.:wub: Ate light on all three meals and rode the stationary bike 34 min.:thumbup: My dinner was salmon cake with 1/2 c pork/beans.:biggrin: Mon, 8 Feb weight was .5 kg less-another loss. :thumbup:My appetite has diminished in the evenings, and I try to drink water 1/2 glass prior to bed. Mon meals were a shake in the morn, 4 hours later mash potatoes 3/4 c, another shake two hours later. I walked for 1 hr and a half. For dinner was 3/4 c mash pot and 1/2 c pork and beans. Feeling very comfortable now. I am feeling afraid of eating chicken or beef because I know the band has made my stomach smaller. I feel the difference and I am more aware of it. After my workout tonight I may get to loose yet another kg. Will see in the morning. I am having a great time but I miss the other foods, drinks were not suppose to have. I have noticed that I have lots of energy in the mornings as I get up around 2 or 3 and stay up. I have this surge in energy all day-must be the change. The lap band surgery was the most positive thing I have ever did in my life for weight loss. It's working and I can see the changes already on week 5. I am eating mushy foods (soft) but that's fine, will squeeze in some tuna, chicken and beef real soon. Last week I was eating lunch at work and could eat tuna salad and 5 crackers, and a small microwavable dish of chili beans and just felt full. Today is a different story, just the tuna salad and crackers, fills me. I like that. Feels wonderful to shop too, as I have already been buying some summer clothes. My recommendation to anyone on the lap band diet plan is to make your diet schedule and stick to it, make it work for you, after all you did not pay all that $$$$$$ for nothing. Oh one last thing, I got my surgery one month after the initial visit, no pre stuff, just show up with my $$$$$ and have the surgery. $$$$$$ well spent too.:eek:

First I had my 2nd Fill on Sat, 6 Feb. Now I am at 4cc in a 11cc band.:scared2: How I felt immediately after my injection-tight. :eek:Tried eating but knew there was a new thrushhold there. Sun, 7 Feb weight in-dropped 2 kg's. 114.4 to 112.2.:tongue2: Ate light on all three meals and rode the stationary bike 34 min.:thumbdown: My dinner was salmon cake with 1/2 c pork/beans.:thumbup: Mon, 8 Feb weight was .5 kg less-another loss. :thumbup:My appetite has diminished in the evenings, and I try to drink water 1/2 glass prior to bed. Mon meals were a shake in the morn, 4 hours later mash potatoes 3/4 c, another shake two hours later. I walked for 1 hr and a half. For dinner was 3/4 c mash pot and 1/2 c pork and beans. Feeling very comfortable now. I am feeling afraid of eating chicken or beef because I know the band has made my stomach smaller. I feel the difference and I am more aware of it. After my workout tonight I may get to loose yet another kg. Will see in the morning. I am having a great time but I miss the other foods, drinks were not suppose to have. I have noticed that I have lots of energy in the mornings as I get up around 2 or 3 and stay up. I have this surge in energy all day-must be the change. The lap band surgery was the most positive thing I have ever did in my life for weight loss. It's working and I can see the changes already on week 5. I am eating mushy foods (soft) but that's fine, will squeeze in some tuna, chicken and beef real soon. Last week I was eating lunch at work and could eat tuna salad and 5 crackers, and a small microwavable dish of chili beans and just felt full. Today is a different story, just the tuna salad and crackers, fills me. I like that. Feels wonderful to shop too, as I have already been buying some summer clothes. My recommendation to anyone on the lap band diet plan is to make your diet schedule and stick to it, make it work for you, after all you did not pay all that $$$$$$ for nothing. Oh one last thing, I got my surgery one month after the initial visit, no pre stuff, just show up with my $$$$$ and have the surgery. $$$$$$ well spent too.:thumbup:

It's 1:30 am on Sunday and I woke up, wide awake too.:mad: Decided to have some coffee after letting my two dogs outside. :wub: Weighted myself and was surprised-112.8 kg, down nearly two kg's since yesterday. :thumbup:A new beginning for the next three weeks. My goal now is to be below 100 kg by the next doctor appointment which is 27 Feb 10.:biggrin: Drinking my coffee slowly so I can savor the aroma. I love coffee.:eek: My breakfast prior to church will be a cheeese omelet-two eggs and cheese. After I return from church around 1 pm today, I plan on making salmon cakes (3oz)-my first time. Should be tasty with a veggie at supper time(1/2 c). When I feel any hunger today, I will ride my stationary bike for 1 hour, then sip on water for the remainder of the night. :thumbup: That's my routine for today. Feeling great this morning.:thumbup:

It's 1:30 am on Sunday and I woke up, wide awake too.:crying: Decided to have some coffee after letting my two dogs outside. :tongue2: Weighted myself and was surprised-112.8 kg, down nearly two kg's since yesterday. :thumbup:A new beginning for the next three weeks. My goal now is to be below 100 kg by the next doctor appointment which is 27 Feb 10.:thumbup: Drinking my coffee slowly so I can savor the aroma. I love coffee.:thumbup: My breakfast prior to church will be a cheeese omelet-two eggs and cheese. After I return from church around 1 pm today, I plan on making salmon cakes (3oz)-my first time. Should be tasty with a veggie at supper time(1/2 c). When I feel any hunger today, I will ride my stationary bike for 1 hour, then sip on water for the remainder of the night. :scared2: That's my routine for today. Feeling great this morning.:thumbdown:

Sure Did have it done in Korea, wonderful doctor's who speak both languages. A staff that devotes full attention to the patient, never leaving you to question what's next. I posted their address in an earlier blog. Thanks for the comment.

Up early this morning and traveled by bus and subway to the doctor in Seoul Korea. :thumbup:Arrived there about 10ish and weighted in at 114.4 kg. :thumbup: Then it was time to head to the room where I was to receive my FILL. I laid on my back and pulled my shirt up, while the doc prepared the solution. Another 2 cc's for me. I watched him fill the needle, which was 5 inches long-WOW! :wub: I kept saying this is a piece of cake, just hold my breath and whammo he will be done. Guess what bandster's I did not feel the needle pierce the skin this time--no pain.:biggrin: Within a few seconds it was done. I proceeded to the waiting room so I could drink some water. Before I left for my long trip home I wanted to be sure I could drink water comfortably. After three drinks, I could not drink any more for a few more minutes. :eek: I felt RESTRICTION.:mad: Yes this is it. I waited for about 20 minutes to drink more water and all was ok. I then headed out of the office for my journey back home. At the bus terminal we decided to eat lunch, I order beef soup with rice and the wife had noodles with rice and egg. She gave me the egg. After about 15 min eating I was full. Could not eat anymore--knew it. I am my wife did about 4 hours of shopping and walking around before we went home. The bus driver made a 3.5 hour trip in 2.5 hours, great for us, as we got home by 6:20 pm during daylight. I am ready for my next 20 pounds for the next three weeks. Bandsters, I have a 11cc band and now I have 4 cc's in it.:thumbup: Feeling comfortable and tight right now, drinking water slowly.:thumbup:Newscast: There were 4 new bandster's at the doc's office today.

Up early this morning and traveled by bus and subway to the doctor in Seoul Korea. :thumbup:Arrived there about 10ish and weighted in at 114.4 kg. :thumbdown: Then it was time to head to the room where I was to receive my FILL. I laid on my back and pulled my shirt up, while the doc prepared the solution. Another 2 cc's for me. I watched him fill the needle, which was 5 inches long-WOW! :tongue2: I kept saying this is a piece of cake, just hold my breath and whammo he will be done. Guess what bandster's I did not feel the needle pierce the skin this time--no pain.:thumbup: Within a few seconds it was done. I proceeded to the waiting room so I could drink some water. Before I left for my long trip home I wanted to be sure I could drink water comfortably. After three drinks, I could not drink any more for a few more minutes. :thumbup: I felt RESTRICTION.:crying: Yes this is it. I waited for about 20 minutes to drink more water and all was ok. I then headed out of the office for my journey back home. At the bus terminal we decided to eat lunch, I order beef soup with rice and the wife had noodles with rice and egg. She gave me the egg. After about 15 min eating I was full. Could not eat anymore--knew it. I am my wife did about 4 hours of shopping and walking around before we went home. The bus driver made a 3.5 hour trip in 2.5 hours, great for us, as we got home by 6:20 pm during daylight. I am ready for my next 20 pounds for the next three weeks. Bandsters, I have a 11cc band and now I have 4 cc's in it.:scared2: Feeling comfortable and tight right now, drinking water slowly.:thumbup:Newscast: There were 4 new bandster's at the doc's office today.

Today, Sat, I am headed to the doc for my second FILL-just 22 days after my first FILL.:confused: Down 21.1 lbs and feeling fantastic, more energy than ever. :biggrin: Been getting up at 3 to 4 am everymorning, just ready to begin a new day. I look forward to my trip today, nearly 10 hours traveling by bus, taxi and subway in the crowded city of Seoul, Korea. :thumbup: One could get lost you know cause every place looks the same, but I have a fix for that, I am taking my Korean wife with me, Yes. :drool: She is also my interpreter if need be. I am not nervous, but excited, cause I want that feeling of fullness again. I guess when it wears off you tend to be more hungry-which I have been fighting some the last few days, but maintaining. I want to succeed and will, I can see 165 to 170 lbs in sight. :cursing: I am prepared for this journey. Feeling great mentally, and physically now, lots of energy in the a.m. Not winded going up 3 to 6 flights of steps either. Love my LAPBAND!!!:thumbup:

Today, Sat, I am headed to the doc for my second FILL-just 22 days after my first FILL.:thumbdown: Down 21.1 lbs and feeling fantastic, more energy than ever. :scared2: Been getting up at 3 to 4 am everymorning, just ready to begin a new day. I look forward to my trip today, nearly 10 hours traveling by bus, taxi and subway in the crowded city of Seoul, Korea. :crying: One could get lost you know cause every place looks the same, but I have a fix for that, I am taking my Korean wife with me, Yes. :thumbup: She is also my interpreter if need be. I am not nervous, but excited, cause I want that feeling of fullness again. I guess when it wears off you tend to be more hungry-which I have been fighting some the last few days, but maintaining. I want to succeed and will, I can see 165 to 170 lbs in sight. :tongue2: I am prepared for this journey. Feeling great mentally, and physically now, lots of energy in the a.m. Not winded going up 3 to 6 flights of steps either. Love my LAPBAND!!!:thumbup:

Some meals you may want to try are: breakfast-one egg cheese omelet, lunch-tuna salad and six crackers & A SMALL microwavable bowl of chilibeans, dinner-soup. if after all that and some water I feel hungry, I get a 1/2 cup skim milk and a mozaralle chese stick. Sometimes for dinner I have a small helping of chicken, or fish and either macaroni and cheese or pork and beans--the real small cans that fill a 1/2 cup. I have been feeling full most of the time--lost 25 pounds so far since 4 Jan 10. Hope this helps.