Giby97

You look fantastic and should be proud. Your goal is also mine and I know I will be grateful when I achieve it too. You are an inspiration to us all. Thanks for sharing your success.

Well I am comfortable now with my meal plan.:cursing: What I do on a given day? :cool2: Up at 3 am-just wake up and make coffee- drink black. Around 5 or 6:30 I have either a cheese omelet,but small-cause my dogs (3) want some too. :drool: Sometimes a shake and two vitamins. About 9 I either nibble at some nuts-handful, or a banana or apple.:thumbup: My appetite feels like I am full so a 11:30 to 12 noon small tuna salad and six crackers-kits at grocery store. Then it's water, water, water, untill 5:30 when I am at home. I either have chicken noodle soup with chicken and a little mac and cheese.:confused: Another meal is baked chicken or fish and potatoe baked or mashed pot. :tt2: Two hours later if I am feeling the urge it's a sugarless popsicle. Some days I try to have a half glass of skim milk and a slice of cheese between meals.:biggrin: This was yesterday's Wed meal and I lost 1 kg.:thumbup: This weekend is my second FILL appointment-liquid diet again for three days for me-soups. :thumbup: Ready for another session of weight loss-next three weeks.:thumbup:

Well I am comfortable now with my meal plan. What I do on a given day? :cool2: Up at 3 am-just wake up and make coffee- drink black. Around 5 or 6:30 I have either a cheese omelet,but small-cause my dogs (3) want some too. :smile2: Sometimes a shake and two vitamins. About 9 I either nibble at some nuts-handful, or a banana or apple.:thumbup: My appetite feels like I am full so a 11:30 to 12 noon small tuna salad and six crackers-kits at grocery store. Then it's water, water, water, untill 5:30 when I am at home. I either have chicken noodle soup with chicken and a little mac and cheese. Another meal is baked chicken or fish and potatoe baked or mashed pot. :tt2: Two hours later if I am feeling the urge it's a sugarless popsicle. Some days I try to have a half glass of skim milk and a slice of cheese between meals. This was yesterday's Wed meal and I lost 1 kg.:thumbup: This weekend is my second FILL appointment-liquid diet again for three days for me-soups. :thumbup: Ready for another session of weight loss-next three weeks.:thumbup:

Well I feel great every day now. :thumbup: I feel it's time for my second FILL.:cursing: My doc wanted me to come at the two week point but I felt I could go to three weeks. Well my weight has continued for the past four days to linger at 114.3 to 114.6 kg.:confused: Looking forward to getting my second FILL on Saturday. :thumbup: Yes another journey on the bus for four hours up and then back again, all for a 20 minute appointment.:biggrin: But it's worth it. Planning this time to do some shopping with the wife for a few hours and then we will return late, since it's a three day weekend for me, you know got to watch the SuperBowl Game. :thumbup: After I get my FILL I will stay there about 20 to 30 minutes to see if I can drink water comfortably-I like to drink my water. :tt2: I will post how I felt upon my return home. To all LapBand friends, just maintain a positive attitude and you will succeed.:drool: I have read about some who have already reached there goal weight and are fabulous looking, unbelievable. To Success!:thumbup:

Well I feel great every day now. :thumbup: I feel it's time for my second FILL. My doc wanted me to come at the two week point but I felt I could go to three weeks. Well my weight has continued for the past four days to linger at 114.3 to 114.6 kg. Looking forward to getting my second FILL on Saturday. :thumbup: Yes another journey on the bus for four hours up and then back again, all for a 20 minute appointment. But it's worth it. Planning this time to do some shopping with the wife for a few hours and then we will return late, since it's a three day weekend for me, you know got to watch the SuperBowl Game. :thumbup: After I get my FILL I will stay there about 20 to 30 minutes to see if I can drink water comfortably-I like to drink my water. :tt2: I will post how I felt upon my return home. To all LapBand friends, just maintain a positive attitude and you will succeed.:smile2: I have read about some who have already reached there goal weight and are fabulous looking, unbelievable. To Success!:thumbup:

Can anyone explain what is the sweet spot and what happens when you reach that point.:bored:

Can anyone explain what is the sweet spot and what happens when you reach that point.:smile2:

Hi, I am Ken, (Giby97) and I had my surgery 1-4-10. I am just about at my 5 week point. I had my first fill 2 weeks after surgery and my doc expects me to come every two weeks but I am going on my third week out for my second Fill this Sat. I am following the diet and I do feel more hungry at times, even exercising. I have lost about 25 pounds so far. I think the new Fill will guide me more. As long as I am able to drink water I wil be ok. I must travel 4 hours to see my doc and 4 hours back home so it's a full day experience. My wife will accompany me and we will after the appointment, go shopping for a few hours prior to returning home. I feel very positive about myself and I want to stress that you should do the same. Don't worry about what others think, your on the right track now, so keep up the good work. Make that flight an enjoyable one. Don't be nervous for the first fill, as you will show up and they will weight you, as they did for me, then I went to a room and laid on my back and made bear my stomach. Two seconds later the doc, stuck me with the needle (felt like a bee sting) and three seconds later, done. I was injected with 2 cc's. I waited around for 5 minutes, and drank some water to be sure I could drink water. I will do the same for the second fill this upcoming Saturday. You need to be able to drink water. That's what I believe. Enjoy your first Fill, as it will get your mind a wandering when you eat, like am I eating the right portion so I don't get sick etc. You will know when you ate enough. I ate two ounces of pork, some rice, and an egg with soup at a Korean restuarant. I ate till I was comfortable and knew it was enough. It was down hill then, piece of cake. If you want to email me I am at giby97@hotmail.com Lapband friends forever, may we all change our life and live longer. Good luck tomorrow. Ken Gibson

My surgery date was one month out. I set it up when I went in for my initial appointment on 5 Dec 09. Banded 4 Jan 10. I did not have to go through an insurance agency, I paid up front.

Attention All who are planning to have the LAP-BAND Surgery and those who have had the surgery. The guidelines can be viewed at: www.longviewregional.com Also note that in the blogs there are several recipe's posted--check them out, at least you can have a variety of meals to select from within the limits of the guidelines. Ken Gibson:thumbup:

Attention All who are planning to have the LAP-BAND Surgery and those who have had the surgery. The guidelines can be viewed at: www.longviewregional.com:smile2: Also note that in the blogs there are several recipe's posted--check them out, at least you can have a variety of meals to select from within the limits of the guidelines. Ken Gibson:thumbup:

I have been reading about all or the pre surgery dieting, but in my case my doctor told me "No eating as of 12 midnight-the day prior to my surgery) I went to Outback that night, 7 pm and had a nice juicy steak with mashed potatoes. :thumbup: This was my last meal and my only ever trip to OUTBACK in Korea. What a fabulous place-very crowded. Now at 4 weeks from my surgery, I am eating solids, chicken, fish, mashed potatoes, pork and beans, pinto beans, 15 beans--anything with beans, tuna salad and crackers for lunch or chilibeans.:tt2: Lots of water in between and of course exercising. Last night I made it to 1 full hour on the stationary bike. This morning I am down one more kilogram-113.6 from 123.1. Next week I may go in for my 2nd FILL.:thumbup: I was expected to go yesterday (Sat) but I felt I was still loosing, so I am my wife decided to wait one more week. I travel 4 hours to the doc's and 4 hours back, to Seoul Korea from Kunsan Korea. :w00t: It's fun and relaxing on the Bus--no stress with driving the long distance and congestive traffic scene in Seoul. I am at the point in my surgery where I expect to be--still loosing. Yeah!!!:thumbup:

I have been reading about all or the pre surgery dieting, but in my case my doctor told me "No eating as of 12 midnight-the day prior to my surgery) I went to Outback that night, 7 pm and had a nice juicy steak with mashed potatoes. This was my last meal and my only ever trip to OUTBACK in Korea.:thumbup: What a fabulous place-very crowded. Now at 4 weeks from my surgery, I am eating solids, chicken, fish, mashed potatoes, pork and beans, pinto beans, 15 beans--anything with beans, tuna salad and crackers for lunch or chilibeans.:thumbup: Lots of water in between and of course exercising. Last night I made it to 1 full hour on the stationary bike. This morning I am down one more kilogram-113.6 from 123.1. Next week I may go in for my 2nd FILL.:thumbup: I was expected to go yesterday (Sat) but I felt I was still loosing, so I am my wife decided to wait one more week. I travel 4 hours to the doc's and 4 hours back, to Seoul Korea from Kunsan Korea. :thumbup: It's fun and relaxing on the Bus--no stress with driving the long distance and congestive traffic scene in Seoul. I am at the point in my surgery where I expect to be--still loosing. Yeah!!!:thumbup:

Tiffany, I paid out of pocket. About 7 million won. Just met the doctor on 5 Dec 09, we exchanged information, set a date, then took some lab tests and that was it. My wife, Unson took me there on 4 Jan 10 for the surgery. You would not believe the people having it done here, from all over the world. Hope this helps.

Hello All,:thumbup: Here is another source for anyone who wants to pursue Lap Band Surgery in Seoul, Korea. Address and information: YEDAIN SURGICAL CLINIC 2nd Floor Sinsa Bldg 567-23 Sinsa-Dong, Gangnam-Gu, Seoul Korea Tel. 82.2.3445.8617, fax. 82.2.3445.8618 Email: fatmaster@fatsurgery.co.kr. Director: Soo In Kwon, MD.PhD English Speaking Staff:thumbup:

Hello All,:thumbup: Here is another source for anyone who wants to pursue Lap Band Surgery in Seoul, Korea. Address and information: YEDAIN SURGICAL CLINIC 2nd Floor Sinsa Bldg 567-23 Sinsa-Dong, Gangnam-Gu, Seoul Korea Tel. 82.2.3445.8617, fax. 82.2.3445.8618 Email: fatmaster@fatsurgery.co.kr. Director: Soo In Kwon, MD.PhD English Speaking Staff:thumbup:

Well it's been 3 weeks since my surgery and I can tell you that my energy level is fantastic.:wink2: Since I am eating protein meals,:thumbup: I have been loosing weight,:thumbup: along with exercising and plus having alot of energy to do things. I do however tend to get up around 3 or 4 each morning,:drool: which I don't mind--check my pc out you know. I have been watching my diet, eating protein food items like fish, chicken, and a few veggies, 3 oz of meat and 2 oz of veggie--I am full. Drinking lots of water in-between but if still hungry, a cheese stick, or a tuna salad and crackers. I have been exercising too about 45 minutes a night on my stationary bike.:thumbup: What feelings do I have: feel great about myself for loosing weight, self-esteem is rising, positive attitude, willingness to walk more-less stress on the knees--all this is noticeable. :thumbup: I have been maintaining a constant weight loss, but anticipate an increase in weight loss again real soon. I have already went down about two inches in the waist too.:thumbup: Feeling great now and looking forward to being 170 when my journey is near complete.:sad: Hang in there all banster's.

Well it's been 3 weeks since my surgery and I can tell you that my energy level is fantastic. Since I am eating protein meals,:thumbup: I have been loosing weight,:thumbup: along with exercising and plus having alot of energy to do things. I do however tend to get up around 3 or 4 each morning, which I don't mind--check my pc out you know. I have been watching my diet, eating protein food items like fish, chicken, and a few veggies, 3 oz of meat and 2 oz of veggie--I am full. Drinking lots of water in-between but if still hungry, a cheese stick, or a tuna salad and crackers. I have been exercising too about 45 minutes a night on my stationary bike.:thumbup: What feelings do I have: feel great about myself for loosing weight, self-esteem is rising, positive attitude, willingness to walk more-less stress on the knees--all this is noticeable. :thumbup: I have been maintaining a constant weight loss, but anticipate an increase in weight loss again real soon. I have already went down about two inches in the waist too.:thumbup: Feeling great now and looking forward to being 170 when my journey is near complete.:thumbup: Hang in there all banster's.

Tiffany, I went to the YEDAIN SURGICAL CLINIC, 2nd Floor Sinsa Building, 567-23 Sinsa-Dong, Gangnam-Gu, Seoul Korea. Tel: 82.2.3445.8617 Fax: 82.2.3445.8618, Email: fatmaster@fatsurgery.co.kr I hope this helps, it is the greatest thing I have ever done. Feeling great now and more active, and I am only on my 4th week. One fill too. Eating three small meals-fish, chicken, beef and a veggie, sometimes a shake in the morn or two eggs scrambled with cheese mixed in. Lunch is tuna salad and six crackers, lots of water in between and maybe a sugarless jello or pudding or a few oranges at night. Great doctor and staff--surgery in morn and you go home in afternoon. But since my distance to travel home was 4 hours I stayed there an extra night to be sure all was ok. It snowed us in there so it was a wise choice. My earlier blogs explains timelines and how I felt. Up to day 8 or 9 was soups and mushy foods. Week three I changed to solids, but started drinking lots of fluids and sugarless juices. Hope this helps you in your search.

Traveled to Seoul Korea by bus today, 3 hrs.:eek: Then caught a subway train for 20 mins. Walked about 10 and finally made it to the doctor's office.:cool: Busy day there, two more bands happening, but within 20 minutes I was weighted (14.5 pounds lighter in just 10 days) and my FIRST FILL, Ouch!:thumbup: felt like a bee stung me, but in a few seconds, 2 cc's were injected. WOW. Did not feel any changes immediately and then I had lunch at a Korean resturant, Soup, Pork, some rice, and a nibble of egg. I portioned it, 3 oz meat first then tailored the remaining items to a 1/2 cup measurement. Did not feel real full but I knew I needed to be careful--no problems. I feel great today and looking forward to another 14 pounds loss in two weeks. My "Fills" will occurr for me every two weeks because of the distance to travel. Oh what fun we are having now. :smile2: I returned home on another 3 hr bus ride and it was ok, not snowing here. Plan on exercising every night for 30 minutes on the stationary bike too. Maybe there will be a big weight loss next two weeks, we will see. Have a nice band day ALL!!!!!

Traveled to Seoul Korea by bus today, 3 hrs.:huh2: Then caught a subway train for 20 mins. Walked about 10 and finally made it to the doctor's office.:huh2: Busy day there, two more bands happening, but within 20 minutes I was weighted (14.5 pounds lighter in just 10 days) and my FIRST FILL, Ouch! felt like a bee stung me, but in a few seconds, 2 cc's were injected. WOW. Did not feel any changes immediately and then I had lunch at a Korean resturant, Soup, Pork, some rice, and a nibble of egg. I portioned it, 3 oz meat first then tailored the remaining items to a 1/2 cup measurement.:ohmy: Did not feel real full but I knew I needed to be careful--no problems. I feel great today and looking forward to another 14 pounds loss in two weeks. My "Fills" will occurr for me every two weeks because of the distance to travel. Oh what fun we are having now. :w00t: I returned home on another 3 hr bus ride and it was ok, not snowing here. Plan on exercising every night for 30 minutes on the stationary bike too. Maybe there will be a big weight loss next two weeks, we will see. Have a nice band day ALL!!!!! :smile:

KTKOman, I am Ken (gby97) and I had my surgery 1-4-10. I went through the same thing your going through now. My pain stopped on day 8 and 9 after surgery. Light headedness has gone too. As you my follow-up is scheduled for Sat, 16 Jan 10. Just wanted to let you know that the symptons were the same for the both of us after surgery. I am down 16.1 kg from 123.1. I think I have plateaued for a few days as I been 16 something for three days now. Well good luck.

Inormation on dietry can be obtained by doing a google search: LAP BAND SYSTEM POST OPERATIVE DIETARY GUIDELINES. or by visiting site: www.longviewregional.com This guide was produced by the Longview Regional Medical Center, 2901 N Fourth Street, TX 75605, 903-758-1818.