Chuckb72

I am approaching a 100lb weight loss. My ultimate goal is 185lbs and I am right at 218 now that is down from 303 ore band. My all time top weight is 317lbs. So I was wondering should you celebrate a 100lb weight loss and what have others done if you do or should you weight till you reach your goal ? Thanks Chuck

Ok so the practioner who does my fills said that he saw a small prolapse to the left of my band. He also said that the band may have to come out or replaced back in to the right spot. I have before had the fluid taken out and waited then had the fluid put back in and still the same thing, a small bubbled are right at the top of the band. This is very discouraging to say the least. The practioner says this happens to about 8 percent of lap band patients. Does any one have any experience with this has anyone been through this that would like to share their experience with me. Thanks Chuck P.S. I posted photos of the issue on my profile page under my lapband ! Please leave comments and shared experiences. Thanks Again.

The doc said that it was a prolapse. If it doent fix itself their may be another surgery in future. Lets pray that It is all well. Thanks for the comment ! Chuck

I am with Momof5 I love the Nectar Protien ! The Carribean Cooler to me is the BOMB ! Fuzzy Navel is great too ! At LapBand support group I go to everyone pitches in and we buy in bulk then share the flavors it is great ! Try alot of them to find what works for you. Because that is the one you will stick with watch your carbs and fat grams and remember just cause it says it has 52 grams of protien the body can only process so many at a time. Good luck and thanks for the question. Chuck

Had a fill today ! I have a 14cc band and I am at 9.5cc in the band. Today when I had the fill I went from 8cc to 10cc then above the band it balloned out over the band . So they took out 1cc and then rechecked it and the barium went through with no difficulties so they added another .5cc and all was well. Has any one every had this happen and why do you think this happens. Should I been concerend about this ? Thanks any inshight comments are encouraged and welcomed. Chuck

Ok so I check what I wanted to challenge my self for and I said I wanted to lose 14lbs by the 4th and then I did not even posted my weight !!! Uggghhhh so I will tell you my stats, startd out at 303 and as of Today I am 237 that a total of 66 lost pounds ! So I am happy to say that I am pleased with the weight loss. Thanks for this challenge and Hope everyone has a great 4th !!!

Hi ! There all my name is Chuck and I got banded 4-23-10 so I am about 5 weeks post op. I am having a pain about 2 inches below my port. The pain is a sharp like pinching feeling and increases with activity :biggrin:. Sitting still I dont notice it so much. Should this be something I should be alarmed about ? Or is this a normal part of healing ? If anyone has any insight or experience with this thoughts advice is welcomed. Thanks Chuck

We was banded on the same day ! How cool is that. I hear what you are saying about the pain in the left shoulder what is up with that ? I have that too... I never experienced anything like that before do you know what that is. Keep me posted Chuck.

Hi all Chuck here ! I was banded on April 23,2010. So for me its a few days past Three Weeks. I get my first fill on June 2 and can not wait. I am starting to try more soild foods and trying to keep my calorie intake below 1000. I started last week at the gym just doing cardio but no lifting weights yet. I get very hungery in between meals but keeping my eye on the prize which is my new life and a better me. I have not cheated on myself in four weeks. So to me this means no soda, coffee, breads, candy, cakes, or ice cream as well as no big meals. I have been planning my meals and planning when I will eat. I have an app on my phone and log what ever Ieat. It seems extreme to me but I must keep myself accountable. In time it will be second nature and I can let up on my self after I relearn how to eat. Thanks for taking the time to read me Chuck.

Thanks for this info ! I have been wondering about that ! I am going to try to get half my BMR now and with Exercise I should be on my way. Very Insightful. Thanks again. Chuck

>when I can breathe when I tie my shoes >when I feel comfortable in my own skin >when I look better than the cake i want to eat

Thank you so much ! I ma not sure yet how to use this site. But from what I have read there is a lot of good info here. Can't wait to achieve my weight loss goals with my new friends here. Thanks again....:biggrin:

I will try to challenge myself for 14lbs. :confused:

Just got my Band 4-23-10 by Dr.Agustin. I am from Independence MO