losingjusme

andrea, this is a very personal decision ... no one can make this one but you. however, if you think you want lap band, you may want to consider finding another surgeon to talk to ... just talk initially. stay on this board, you will get lots of info and support here. i, too, LOVED to eat ... (LOVED TO EAT) in fact, i still do ... but i find that i enjoy my food so much better now... i take my time to taste the food instead of scarfing it down. i do not tell myself i cannot have something, if i want a piece of chocolate, OK. have it - tomorrow. if my craving is so intense that it lasts through the next day, have ONE piece of chocolate / one whatever. moderation is the key and i learned that with the band 'cause i didnt have it before.

PLEASE ask for an extension ... please. please. i know it can be humiliating, but i'd rather be somewhat humiliated than seriously injured or not among the living....

hi mmcbell, welcome to the boards. i was banded by Dr. Marsden as well (October 2006) i am so sorry you had a difficult beginning. i, too, tend not to eat solids before 11 or 12. i usually just have an Atkins shake (Caramel Latte - in the freezer for a bit taste a bit like Starbucks Frapp!!!) we dont have to worry too much about absorption of protein (or any vitamin/minerals) good luck!

andrea, wow, i am so sorry that your doctor told you that. that must have been really discouraging. i had my lap band placed on 09 October 2006 (almost 11 months) and i have lost almost 130 pounds (129.25 to be exact). i lost 6 pounds post op :eek:, my first month, i was down 33 pounds. by early December, i was down 50 pounds. i am not your "typical" bandster though. i started out at 402.5 pounds and IN GENERAL the more you have to lose, the quicker it initially comes off. one thing you do need to know though, it's not a 'quick fix'. i work my tail off at the gym 5-7 times a week and i "diet" of sorts (pretty severe low carb). good luck to you, let us know if you have any questions, that's what we're here for.

not giving into the binges just makes them worse for me as well. so i plan them. for instance today at work (cafe) was mongolian grill day. rice and 'fried' noodles and lots of stuff i really dont need when i am low carbing it. i wanted that stupid dish SOOO bad i almost gave in... but then i remembered, i have a PLANNED "off plan" meal tomorrow and it's Chinese food.... there you go ... i saved myself a few hundred cals today. but i'm super anal and plan my meals pretty much for the entire week on My Food Diary :: Online Calorie Counter w/ Diet Journal & Exercise Log just to make sure all is well before i even THINK of an off plan meal or day. good luck.

you may want to search for "Bandser Hell" ... LOTS of posts about it here. it will get better once you hit your sweet spot on fills (not necessarily your first fill)...

it is strapped to my arm and clipped on my dress as i type ... it is a phenominal motivator ... especially with steps taken (11000+ a day) and cals burned a minute on the elliptical. i know when i should be pushing harder ... good luck.

hi benson, you may receive a better response if you post a new thread in the support thread.

wen, i know the feeling ... i am STUCK myself as well ...

just want to make sure everyone is included.... if you have been skipped, sorry, please re-add. dont forget to take from the LAST list. welcome and good luck everyone!!! Name.............Chall. Start Wt......Current......Chall. Goal......To Go losingjusme..........273......................273. .............238................35 faithmd................303......................30 3.............283.................20 mpalen.................229......................22 9.............200................29 want2beme...........225......................225.. ............195...............30 mcgreen...............236..................... 236.............210................26 wombat712...........179..................... 179.............155................24 Suzzzie. ...............346......................346....... .......315..............31 Chris_NJ...............284.......................2 84.............250...............34 Cherrybomb...........311......................311. ............291..............20 legster..................261.....................2 61..............235..............26 Desertbunnee.........232......................207. ............180..............27 areellady...............232......................2 32...............212.............20 sweethot143..........197......................197. ............175..............22 gweniper...............253......................25 3...............223.............30 Jeni 85..................237......................237.. .............207.............30 dacer123...............243......................24 3...............223.............20 momlambert..........207.......................207. ..............185.............22 Rainer..................295....................... 295..............255.............40 glindab.................277....................... 277..............250..............27 Soniacan..............198.5....................198 .5.............175.............23.5 ladydi..................233....................... 233...............208..............25 argon...................162...................... 162..............142..............20 jazzystouch...........246......................246....... ........220...........26 BabygotBack..........164.....................164. ...............145.........19 Denise...................170.................... 170............155.............15 marcar35...............277....................277...... .......257..............20 Ariel ....................207......................207. ..........182..............25 lisa_in_toronto.......180......................180...... .......160............20 josiebies...............188......................188.... ..........165............23 DonnaD...............185.........................185.. ..........170..........15 hf2havefun...........240.........................240.. ..........210..........30 Amelia40...............270........................270 ............240..........30 METALBAND...........187........................187........ ......167..........20 luvinke..................225........................225.... ..........195..........30 JulieNYC................155......................154.................136............18 wen.....................288......................288.... ..........255...........33

congrats on twoterville!! :clap2:

2 miles on elliptical and 10.11 on the bike. - legs up / ball grab 2x 12 - balance bicep curl 1x12, 1x6 7.5 lb weight

uuuhhh, yeah, exactly what WABB said...

is there anything i can do to try to help?

i am the exact opposite. you may be careful about the back of the plane. SOME planes have slightly smaller seats back there, plus it's a pain to get back to with all your bags, etc... i always try to get the window seat. the reason is that the windows are indented a bit ... i just snuggle in there a bit more. but, i take what i can get. i work for an airline and we don't have to pay for domestic flights (coach / standby)... so i cant be picky at all.

exercise and spending time w/ my family...

how about taking one the night before surgery. then every month on your "bandiversary" date, you can take one and compare. i do it monthly and wear the same type of clothing and when i dont really see the scale move, i see the difference in my appearance from one month to another. good luck.

HUGE second thoughts. in fact, i almost canceled the night before. until my DH took my "before" picture ... no going back after i saw that!!

i'm a gulper... my last fill prohibits TOO much gulping (no more than 3-4 gulps per drink) but yeah, always have gulped ... i am at a good restriction now i'm with wasa ... i cannot gulp (even drink) regular Water ... ew.

san diego is a great city (my fave US city in fact). i havent been there for a little over a year, but love staying on Coronado. there is a great hotel - El Cordova there - they have full kitchens, etc... i personally wouldnt try to do anything but relax. go to the beach, maybe walk around. the zoo and sea world always poops me out. best of luck to you and enjoy san diego!!

Wendell, that was a great post. where could newbies (and maybe not so newbies) find this post? do you have a direct link that maybe a mod could make a stickie?

danielle, it isnt that the band may slip, you will just lose your 'full' feeling sooner. defeats the purpose of the band. my advice would be just to stop. i was a HUGE drinker with meals. you may just need to not pour you a drink while eating. it really has helped me a bunch. good luck.

hmmmm ... before: Breakfast - 1 or 2 sandwiches from fast food, hash browns, orange juice or LARGE root beer (not diet) snack - 15-20-40+ mini reese's Peanut Butter cups lunch - full lunch - entree, 2 sides, roll and sometimes cobbler ... OK 'sometimes' was 2-3 times a week snack - 15-20-40+ mini reese's peanut butter cups dinner - if we went out, split appetizer w/ DH, had an entire entree (usually ate the entire thing plus maybe 2-3 bites of DD's food), dessert. out to eat with dessert was very common 5-7 nights a week NOW: breakfast - Atkins shake snack - 1-2 "smokies" maybe if hungry lunch - 1/4 cheeseburger w/ spicy mustard (no bun) snack - iSS bar (protein wafers ... yummmy) maybe if hungry dinner - NOT out to eat, i actually cook ... and eat about a "dessert plate" of food. 4-6 ounces (6 if i'm hungry) of Protein, maybe veggies if there is room. we save a TON on not going out to eat anymore ... i love my band.

i agree with Cherrybomb, i use mine for weight and water and ignore the BF%.

i usually go 6 days a week - 45 to 60 mins cardio and some strength training thrown in. i see my trainer 2 times a week - one for 1/2 hour, other for a full hour. I LOVE TO WORK OUT NOW!!!!