Cindysmom (Ilene)

My dear lulu. I am so surprised that no one pounded me for telling you no no no for those things. Regarding pizza, it has crust that usually is thick and with the band it is very hard to chew up so it will fit thru the opening. Most likely lapbanders are still eating pizza with sauce and yummy cheese . I think sauce and cheese is fabulous. , the pizza crust is a so sticky being made from white flour. There are so many new ideas to having pizza, even using cauliflour for a crust is possible. Substitutions for lapbanders is really no different than for weight watcher. And Miss Lulu, once you have the lapband. And see how not only fantastic you look. You won't even want any of that fattening stuff. I am not a young girl like you are, I needed to make the time I had to better myself. That was why I was so strict, and I am happy that I was, You are such an open person. I know you will do fantastic. Hugs Ilene.

Waiting for your email lol lol lol hugs

Welcome lulu. I am originally from Ny but live in Ft Lauderdale. In February I will have my lapband 4 years and have lost 96 lbs in 15 months. I am quite direct, and would like to comment on the foods that you removed from fridge, Mainly coke, pizza, they will not be good for you after the banding. This is what my Dr told me: no: potatoes, rice, bread, pizza, pasta, soda, cookies, cakes, pies, I have not had them for 4 years. Just wanted to put my 2 cents in. But, I personally feel that with out these very high carbs you will do better than if you eat them. Also, I found that "premier protein" shakes are my favorite. Our training was low carb, high protein. Carbs turn to sugar, sugar makes us fat, and makes us look for more carbs to eat. Protein helps us stay fuller, we need about 1/2 our weight in protein per day. YOU WILL DO FINE, ANY TIME YOU WANT MORE HELP JUST HOLLER. Ilene

You look great, keep up all the good work, never go back,

If any one needs a sucessful strict buddy. I am available. Lizybird@aol.com. Lapband : 02/02/10 lost 89 lbs in 15 months. Now @ 65 years old , I will be happy to help. We will talk. Ilene

I will have my lapband 4 years in March. I was Very strict. Do you want my help? Lizybird@aol.com. Ilene Good luck with fill.

Hello Rosetta welcome, I am 65 years old. Lapband was the perfect choice for me. Best wishes to you. If you have any questions or need help just ask. Ilene

It has been so long ago for me, but I agree with every one. Slow down a bit when u eat and drink. Use faster strokes when u exercise, lol

It's been so long ago for

I don't think it's a silly question. But I would not spend too much money for them. Take one day at a time. Be kind to your self. Follow the rules that your doctor gives you. I suggest that you eat slowly, measure your food. Drink water, don't fill up on food just to eat keep asking questions. Hugs.

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Hi all for some reason, I stopped getting emails from this group. I had my lapband done 2/2/10 and I lost 89 lbs in 15 months and then about 7 more. At this time I gained about 10 back, in the past 7 months I have had quite a few surgeries and procedures on my legs. Which made my exercise difficult. I also want to say that if any of you read the wonderful Lapband Surgery book by Alex. I am the Ilene from Florida and New York. I think my head swelled up when I saw the book. There are 11 pages with me. At this juncture of my like I would like to create more friendships. I need support to remove this 10 lbs. Oh funny thing is that I shrunk 2 inches so that really messed up my bmi. I am now 65 years old and the old grey mare, she ain't what she used to be. Please friend me and share your success. Hugs

I ws banded 2/2/10. I lost 90 lbs. i ws 256 and I am almost at my goal what ever that is. I am almost 2x your age plus 10 years..64. My friend also has graves dsease. she started at 223 and lost 135. she is about 52 years old and about 200lbs. she is tall like me 5 ft 6 in. She has given up on the lapband. (I am quite upset about this) She quit the La fitness and I know she does not eat right. I AM VERY STRICT WITH MY EATING HABITS. AND HAVE BEEN HELPING SEVERAL GALS SUCESSFULLY LOSE THEIR WEIGHT...WATCH CRBS AND PROTEIN INTAKE. DO YOU WATCH THOSE THINGS? HUGS.

Steve, Do you watch your carbs when you eat? I have been watching carbs...and protein. just wondered.

I used to live in Sarasota, Fl. 17 years...I live in ft lauderdale, fl I will be your buddy...ilene

I am with you STEVE>>>>>>

YOU ARE SUCH A SWEETIE PIE. THANKS...WE MAINLY EAT FISH WHEN WE GO OUT. BUT LAST WEEK I HAD ASIAN FOOD. EITHER IT WAS THAI OR VIET NAMESE. FORGOT.. I LOVED EGGPLANT AND TOFU...

Congrats on taking the first steps to losing weight. In my opinion: Full for the lapband members is when you do not feel hungry. The problem is that we as obese people thing we are hungry all the time. Whether it is the mind hunger or stomach hunger. The size of a normal stomach is very small. (not sure but I think it is the size of our fist) I am sure if I am incorrect, there will be someone correcting me.. ***thanks in advance*** I think they use the word saity but I know I am not spelling it correctly. It is like a calmness in your body. It is a word from satiate, AND THAT MEANS GLUT.OH NUTS NOW WE REALLY NEED HELP HERE.. Any how. I used to have many stomach problems and also would only feel right if my stomach hurt a bit. That is not good. YOU BET YOUR LIFE YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE TO CHANGE YOUR EATING HABITS. i WISH YOU LOTS OF LUCK..JUST DO IT AND BE HAPPY AND PROUD OF YOURSELF. DON'T EXPECT THE BAND TO DO THOSE THINGS. AND WITH OUT A FILL YOU PROBABLY WILL NOT HAVE RESTRICTION. MY QUESTION IS: WHAT DO YOU EXPECT YOUR BAND TO DO FOR YOU??I hope that your Dr's office gave you some information to read. Also the computer is filled with some. LASTLY I RECOMMEND THAT YOU JOIN WLSFA.ORG. IT HAILS FROM CALIF WHERE YOU ARE FROM..BE STRONG. YOU ONLY HAVE 1 LIFE TO LIVE. THIS ONE.ILENE

Congrats on taking the first steps to losing weight. In my opinion: Full for the lapband members is when you do not feel hungry. The problem is that we as obese people thing we are hungry all the time. Whether it is the mind hunger or stomach hunger. The size of a normal stomach is very small. (not sure but I think it is the size of our fist) I am sure if I am incorrect, there will be someone correcting me.. ***thanks in advance*** I think they use the word saity but I know I am not spelling it correctly. It is like a calmness in your body. It is a word from satiate, AND THAT MEANS GLUT.OH NUTS NOW WE REALLY NEED HELP HERE.. Any how. I used to have many stomach problems and also would only feel right if my stomach hurt a bit. That is not good. YOU BET YOUR LIFE YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE TO CHANGE YOUR EATING HABITS. i WISH YOU LOTS OF LUCK..JUST DO IT AND BE HAPPY AND PROUD OF YOURSELF. DON'T EXPECT THE BAND TO DO THOSE THINGS. AND WITH OUT A FILL YOU PROBABLY WILL NOT HAVE RESTRICTION. MY QUESTION IS: WHAT DO YOU EXPECT YOUR BAND TO DO FOR YOU??I hope that your Dr's office gave you some information to read. Also the computer is filled with some. LASTLY I RECOMMEND THAT YOU JOIN WLSFA.ORG. IT HAILS FROM CALIF WHERE YOU ARE FROM..BE STRONG. YOU ONLY HAVE 1 LIFE TO LIVE. THIS ONE.ILENE

Congrats on taking the first steps to losing weight. In my opinion: Full for the lapband members is when you do not feel hungry. The problem is that we as obese people thing we are hungry all the time. Whether it is the mind hunger or stomach hunger. The size of a normal stomach is very small. (not sure but I think it is the size of our fist) I am sure if I am incorrect, there will be someone correcting me.. ***thanks in advance*** I think they use the word saity but I know I am not spelling it correctly. It is like a calmness in your body. It is a word from satiate, AND THAT MEANS GLUT.OH NUTS NOW WE REALLY NEED HELP HERE.. Any how. I used to have many stomach problems and also would only feel right if my stomach hurt a bit. That is not good. YOU BET YOUR LIFE YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE TO CHANGE YOUR EATING HABITS. i WISH YOU LOTS OF LUCK..JUST DO IT AND BE HAPPY AND PROUD OF YOURSELF. DON'T EXPECT THE BAND TO DO THOSE THINGS. AND WITH OUT A FILL YOU PROBABLY WILL NOT HAVE RESTRICTION. MY QUESTION IS: WHAT DO YOU EXPECT YOUR BAND TO DO FOR YOU??I hope that your Dr's office gave you some information to read. Also the computer is filled with some. LASTLY I RECOMMEND THAT YOU JOIN WLSFA.ORG. IT HAILS FROM CALIF WHERE YOU ARE FROM..BE STRONG. YOU ONLY HAVE 1 LIFE TO LIVE. THIS ONE.ILENE

The more you move the faster the gas will come out. Do you have some gas-x? It will help. Be kind to yourself. He is a very good surgen.

Take it easy today. Watch those pain pills. Dont over take them. Let us know how you are.

Hey welcome. If your shoes are untied, one of the nsv will be that you are able to do it yourself. nsv means non scale victory. When I got the surgery my hubby was so supportive. He also lost 30 lbs.along with me..So will your wife...best of luck.

I HOPE THAT YOU WILL GET YOUR HEAD ON STRAIGHT SOON. IF SOME ONE ASKS ME FOR MOTIVATION i TELL THEM TO HAVE SOMEONE TAKE A PHOTO OF THEM FROM THE BACK SIDE. GUESS WHAT IT WORKS. YOU ARE RIGHT.....YOU ARE ONLY CHEATING YOURSELF...YOUR ARE WORTH MORE THAN CHEATING....BEST OF LUCK...I KNOW YOU CAN DO IT. GET STRONG...FIGHT ALL THE DRAGONS AND FIND THE ANGELS.