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Hey smilin_apple,

I saw your response on the before and after thread. Honestly, I just follow the band rules except I work out more than 30 minutes a day. I work out 5-7 hours a week, which helps a lot. I keep my calories around 1500 a day and get my water in. Don't get discouraged! Are you are the right restriction level? You've still lost an incredible amount of weight and you should be proud! Let me know if you ever need to talk or if you're getting discouraged. Best of luck to you!

Amber

. Unfortunately your weight will slow down once you start back eating solid foods. I was encouraged to get in at least 130g of protein daily to help build muscle to replace the fat. Good luck and if I can assist you in any way please let me know.

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I had my pre-op Dr. appt. and labs today! My LAP-BAND?? date is Oct. 7, 2010! I cant wait! :w00t:I start my pre-op diet tomorrow! I will post my weight after those 2 weeks are complete!:thumbup:

Hey, Maggs:

It has been a while since we heard from you. I hope your move has been a success, your new job is going well and your weight loss is going in the right direction.

I hope you check in and let us know what is going on with you.

i have lost a total of 31 pounds so far and i have had 2 fills cant wait to reach my goal weight

Thanks for the photo comment! I am about 5'6" (the people with me in that pic are much shorter lol) and my starting weight was 280/size 22. My doctor had told me that 170 was a good target weight but now I'm at 160-165 (depending on what I eat that week) and I still need to tighten up some fatty areas. But I am excited and ecstatic with my weight loss and sometimes cannot believe my eyes either. Good luck with your journey!!

Hey, Im having my band in DEC and I am around the weight you were, I was looking at your photos, and I was wondering if you can offer some helpful advice on exercise that helped you the most. I plan on making it a daily thing and I was wondering what did the best for you? I would greatly appreciate it, i can't wait till im in that little black dress!

How are you doing Marw? Things have been very well with me. I am trying to workout as much as possible and eat most of the right foods. I really have good restriction since my last fill a week ago. I have another appointment at the end of the month. I really don't know if I should get another fill right now. My doctor is very aggressive with giving his patients fills. I really do appreciate his attitude to giving his patients fills. Thanks again for checking up on me. How is your weight lost going. I am really losing more inches than anything at this point. Again thanks for checking in.

Hey Melanie . .I'm doing well. Consistent weight loss and had my first fill on 10/1. How did your 2nd fill go and are you feeling more restriction?

Hi Thanks for thinking of me. It really made my day when I got the note from you. I have lost a ton of weight with this tool. I am now at what I call my lowest. I am not sure my body will want to lose any more unless I work harder for it. I am sort of liking where I am and it has taken a good long time getting here. I have not gained either. I can eat almost anything I want. I just need to eat less of everything. I have had some ice cream but it does not make me feel very good it might be the high fat content. Any way I eat mostly real food not too much and mostly plants with protein first and it works for me. I hope all is well with you. I am now 16 months into the journey and feel really good. I am at 147 on most days and go up to 150 and down so I am up and down but never more than a few pounds. Maybe this is my set point. I will be happy with this for the rest of my life. I love my LB and new way of life. Hope all is well with you? Best wishes imaluckydog Kathy

Hope life is going well...I have been slacking quite a bit and 'gotten away with it' because I dont gain...but guess what I dont lose either! Probably going to get a tiny fill...

I got on the scale today...I don't like what I see, LOL. Didn't gain but didn't lose either. I know it'll take time before the weight starts to shed but I'm doing everything I'm supposed to. Maybe I'm still swollen? I hope so...let's see what the scale says on Thursday, one week post-op.

Hi Jillian,

Thanks so much for the prayers. I am doing well. I was in the OR at 8am and up to my room by 11am. It was so wonderful to wake up in PA and realize I was being cared for by a nurse who has always inspired me and taught me so much in ACLS the last 25 years. What a blessing!

I am a bit sore today and was surprised the port site incision is at least 2". 5 incisions total put together with Dermabond. No stitches no dreaded steri-strips. I was doing ice chips and h20 throughout the day and last night had broth, jello and juice. Same today and tolerating well. I gained 8lbs overnight from fluid retention and am bloated, however, bowels are audible ha!

I will be praying for you as well. What time is your surgery? I will be there for you in prayer.

Thanks so much for caring.

Katie

Kathy, I'm so glad you are so busy because life is so good - how great is that? I am doing well. Had first fill on Friday (2cc) and looking forward to a new jump start on my weight loss .. . I never got off plan or anything, just got stalled on the weight loss. I am loving this tool - IT WORKS! Rose

Congrats on getting your band!!!!! Remember to stay motivated! I lost mine for a couple of months but I am back at it. I lost a total of 10 pounds in September and I am so happy!!!! No secret just a lot of sweat! LOL! I spend a total of an hour in the gym M-F. 30 on the elliptical and 30 on the bike. Sometimes I will stay a little longer and get on the treadmill for 10 min and lift some weights. I wish I could do the treadmill for longer but I have foot problems (from the weight)! I am hoping once I get under 300 it will get better. 388 was a lot of pressue on my poor feet! Now at 322 I can tell the difference but they still hurt. I have started to bake my fish also instead of fying it. Good luck!

How is you weight lose going? I was banded in May of this year and I have only lost 30lbs and had 3 fills so just hang in there everyone is different

Hey, WOW thanks for checking in...I'm good - Surgery went great, I've had one fill w/ 1cc so I have next to no restriction. But not gaining back too much. I go every 2 weeks for 1cc at a time. Frusterating but I'm sure it will be worth the wait. How long did it take till you saw major loss???

Hi, Deb:

Thank for the comment on my blog.

You have started on a wonderful journey. It will be so amazing to you to see how much weight you will lose in jsut a short amount of time and how wonderful you will begin to feel.

Listen to your doctor and you are well on your way. Let me know how you are doing and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate.

I am considering a lap band procedure, I have 125 pounds to loose and I've had it on for 9 years, since the birth of my childern. My insurance doesn't cover it but I am still determined to have it done as all the other weight loss methods haven't worked for me. Any suggestions? I'm in the Dayton/Springfield Ohio area.

Hi, Heather,

I'm in the process of getting the band, don't know which one I want to get realize or lapband but I wanted to talk to someone who has had a baby with the band. I'm curious to know if it caused any complications, how long did it take you to lose the weight after birth and how much weight you gained, if any. I'm indecisive about the band or the sleeve. Please help.

how much weight have u lost so far?

Hi Dune! Thanks for your message:) yes some people on here are snippy and judgmental. I left this site for 3/4s of year because I was gaining weight at lbt always reminded me of the fact that I wasn't doing what I should be so I avoided it. Now that I'm back, the snippiness seems to have gotten worse. Oh well. Please feel free to send me a private message! I'd love to support you anyway I can and thanks for the compliments on the kitties. They are like our children - can't imagine life without those little babies

I haven't been on in weeks. My insurance denied coverage and then denied the appeal. I am waiting for one more chance. It was denied based on me not going to a dr in 2008 and having my weight documented from that year. Even though I have been overweight my entire life and have had a BMI of over 40 for at least 15 years, it wasn't enough because I didn't have that one peice of documentation. I am bummed but am keeping my fingers crossed for my final appeal.

I haven't been on in weeks. My insurance denied coverage and then denied the appeal. I am waiting for one more chance. It was denied based on me not going to a dr in 2008 and having my weight documented from that year. Even though I have been overweight my entire life and have had a BMI of over 40 for at least 15 years, it wasn't enough because I didn't have that one peice of documentation. I am bummed but am keeping my fingers crossed for my final appeal.

Hello DebWS, just checking in. I have responded to your November Post Op thread, how are you feeling? I too have snuch a few tiny bites. My doc said I could after 7 days. Can't wait to see the weight come off.