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period water gain right before my 3rd dr visit not a happy camper

Down 48 from pre-surgery weight. Woohoo

gotta trick my body back into losing mode...ugh i hate being stuck at one weight..losing and gaining the same 2 pounds

10.5 cc and still not weight lost I am so over this, sucks why me I ask, If I would of known the lapband does not work for everyone I swear I would had never gotten it!

I am 4 weeks post op. I really didnt realize how fast the weight was going to come off.However,when I look in the mirror I don't see it. I see it in my clothes, but that's it. Has anyone else had this probably? Is this normal?

I am 4 weeks post op. I really didnt realize how fast the weight was going to come off.However,when I look in the mirror I don't see it. I see it in my clothes, but that's it. Has anyone else had this probably? Is this normal?

Congratulations in losing so much weight!!!! I am sure you will lose the next 30 pounds with ease. I will be banded on Tuesday and I am so nervous. How did you know this was the right thing for you??

Thanks Alex, I have 30 lbs to go to my target weight. Today is a new beginning.

I'm just barely beginning to look up info re. weight loss procedures. I am interested in the cost for adjustable lap band type of procedures. I highly doubt I'll have any insurance coverage. therefore, this will be a major financial decision. I have read a few newspaper articles & a little bit on the internet re. how so many Americans are going out of the country to get surgeries done due to the much lower cost. I would consider going to a major bariatric surgery center in Mexico if that's what it takes financially for me. My BMI is about 34. I weigh 220 which is the most I've ever weighed in my life, although I've been over 180 lbs for many years now. The last I'm 51, going to be 52 soon. I'm in the midst of menopause. I'm not sure what role menopause and getting older has played in this but I feel I cannot go on another diet without help, serious help with what I feel has always been my biggest problem: BIG APPETITE !

Seen your pics, congrats on your weight loss. Keep up the good work

Hi there, how is the exercising going? I must admit I missed 5 days in a row and gained 2 lbs so I am back at it every day except weekends. I love my hour of swimming. I go tomorrow for another fill hoping it will be my last because I think I am almost at my sweet spot. Hope all is good and the weight is still coming off of you. Email me at judyhashats@aol.com. Judy

Hi Bardy! Congrats on all of your weight loss!! I can't wait for the day I can rejoice for being in a size 10! Hope you get those little complications ironed out..but glad you're doing much better! Take care, love! =D

Congrats on your success, you and I are close in our goals, location and start weight.

Hi I'm Shona and live in Australia and need to loose weight, so need to find a surgeon near Werribee west Melbourne. Taken me 2 hrs to make this decision. Have spoken to surgeon in Sydney in past.

post a picture my starting was 213 im now 182 so happy goal weight is 145

Sorry pressed button to soon..lol. Any way congrats on losing weight in the 6 month waiting. I didn't lose any.

I was 265 and now I am 235. I did get down to 209 but gained some weight since I have back to Michigan. How are you doing with your band?

thanks very much =o) how do I get the weight loss tracker on my profile... So that I can track my current weight and the weight I've lost?

Surgery 8/31/2010

Original weight 360#

Weight as of first fill (2/8/2011) 257.5#

Hello RussianBandit, I'm actually working with NYU weight management as well. So I happy to see someone give feedback on them, I have my last appointment this coming Friday and I meet the surgeon Monday. So I'm excited and scared all rolled into one, so how does it work when you meet with the surgeon they gave you a tentitive surgery date pending approval from your insurance company? Thank You:)

I was the same weight you were when i decided to get the band (325 @ 6'1) I losted around 10lbs before I was actually band and within 6 months I am down 55 pounds. It seems like a slow process, but I thank God I am not the same person. You have done an outstanding job. I too have the walk off the pounds video. I do enjoy it. You work it girl!

Thanks. I did back pedal a bit and gained 15 lbs I guess. My husband is in Korea and I was bouncing around but now im stable at my parents and getting back on track.

come on weight loss !!!!!! not feeling encouraged...

Hey Heather! It seems like we may have similar weight loss journeys and I would love to follow you! Congrats on your weight loss so far!

Thanks! I used to run before gaining weight, but with the weight came major foot problems. Once I was banded, I decided that if I could get to a normal weight and my feet allowed it, I would start running again. After the weight loss, I have no foot, knee, or ankle pain. Now I get a runner's high, which I never had before! I ran a half marathon in Jan., and will run the Chicago Marathon in Oct.!