Lap Band With Gastric Plication

[Bamabander 111]

Hey group' date=' how's everyone doing? Just thought I would pop in and say hi. I'm doing good although very "restricted" but that is OK, I was a BAD girl so I am now paying the price. I have dropped 7 pounds in 12 days so you can tell I am not eating much. OK to start exercising today (since toe surgery) and I am looking forward to that - it is time to sweat a bit. Hope everyone is having a good week.

Melinda in Florida[/quote']

Woo Hoo! That's great news... Gonna hit 100 very soon! Congrats!

[kah1213 311]

Hey all' date=' I had lap band w plication on 6-6-12 started muchies this week and my weight loss has stalled. Is this normal for any of you? I feel frustrated because it was coming off so nicely and now nothing. I don't think I've gained any but still no loss. Is this normal for you all?[/quote']

Totally normal! It will start coming off again soon.

[mcuevas 25]

Totally normal! It will start coming off again soon.

Thanks so much. Was worried I was doing something wrong

[kah1213 311]

Kah1213 - Lucky !!! have a great vacation. OK' date=' here is what you do..eat smart, no junk, avoid snacking and when you tummy says "I'm done", then back away from the table. Be sure to get in your Water and be sure to have a great time. You will do great !

Melinda in Florida[/quote']

Melinda- you said it! I found the no snacking to be really hard on my trip. I was eating with the group for each meal and it's been hard. I did get some odd looks when I didn't finish my plate, etc. I didnt have the selection of foods that I would've liked. I got stuck a couple times on foods i shouldnt be eating, which was an odd feeling, but I got through it. I'm ready to be back in the saddle and more on a schedule with eating!

[DeAna N 229]

Kah1213 I sent you an invite if that helps

Please send me a invite. I am hoping for a late July surgery date for band w/ plication

[LadyScorpio 5]

Bama, Kah, Melinda - glad to hear you all are doing well. Kah, I hope you enjoyed your vacation - it sounds like it!! Congrats, Bama - that is great!! Carolina, how are you doing? I have a question for the experienced ones - what is good or acceptable weight loss after an adjustment? I got my first one on the 5th and am down 8 lbs so far. Not sure if that is good, bad, or average. Don't really feel like getting bitched out by the doctor, so I want to have an idea ahead of time. Thanks - you guys have been really great!!! Only 1 more pound to go and I will have lost 50 lbs since I started this process in January, and 18 since surgery on May 7th - again, is that bad?

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

hi all (lady, kah/bama etc)...doing well. just had my 2 week post op and all is well so far. incisions healing nicely and things are moving along great. still on mushies/soft foods.....told me wait a couple more weeks before trying chicken salad/tuna salad and if i did attempt, to mash it up well and be careful. stated healing is more important than eating........but refried beans/oatmeal/ff mashed potatoes/mashed to hell 1 scrambled egg is absolute HEAVEN to me. still doing my shakes to help w/the Protein. glad all is well with everyone

[DeAna N 229]

hi all (lady, kah/bama etc)...doing well. just had my 2 week post op and all is well so far. incisions healing nicely and things are moving along great. still on mushies/soft foods.....told me wait a couple more weeks before trying chicken salad/tuna salad and if i did attempt, to mash it up well and be careful. stated healing is more important than eating........but refried beans/oatmeal/ff mashed potatoes/mashed to hell 1 scrambled egg is absolute HEAVEN to me. still doing my shakes to help w/the Protein. glad all is well with everyone

Glad to hear your check up went well founds like you are doing great keep jp the hood work how long did you stay off from work?

[DeAna N 229]

Sorry my kindle gives me trouble that's sounds like you are doing great keep up the good work

[Bamabander 111]

hi all (lady' date=' kah/bama etc)...doing well. just had my 2 week post op and all is well so far. incisions healing nicely and things are moving along great. still on mushies/soft foods.....told me wait a couple more weeks before trying chicken salad/tuna salad and if i did attempt, to mash it up well and be careful. stated healing is more important than eating........but refried beans/oatmeal/ff mashed potatoes/mashed to hell 1 scrambled egg is absolute HEAVEN to me. still doing my shakes to help w/the Protein. glad all is well with everyone <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

I'm so happy you are doing so well! I know we will all do great.. Wonderful support for and from all of us! How are you doing with back to work? I know by the end of the day I'm ready for my bed and I have no problems falling asleep!

I'm feeling great! Have no regrets. I'm struggling with exercise... I do about 40 min of cardio EVERY day but hate ever minute of it! Ughhhhh! I hope I start to like it soon!

Take care everyone and thank you for all the great support... Y'all ate awesome!

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

had surgery on the 6th, and took off 6,7,8, and 11-15

went back to work 5 days ago.....first two days was tired when i got home. now its business as normal. (def think the Protein Shakes that i do twice daily help w me not being run down---just my two cents). so in total took off 8 days. am glad i did too. the biggest surprise was my shoulder that hurt but it did pass and my bathroom habits have def improved. i use imodium as needed. (still on mushy foods and alot of liquids per dr....so still keeping a close friendship with mr potty

so all in all, since preop/surgery/2 weeks post op, 32 pounds total down

18 pre op and 13-- 2 week after surgery..

how are all of you??

i am soooooooo proud of you and us and me and this lap band.

we must keep positive attitude no matter what. lets promise to vent on here or question something if we need too..

[Short and Chunky 230]

Kah1213 - so glad you are back in the saddle. Hope you enjoyed your vacation - I am so jealous. Sounds like you did very well with your band on a cruise. I can only imagine the temptations. Have a great weekend.

Melinda in Florida

[Short and Chunky 230]

Ladyscorpio - you sound like you are doing great. Don't let the doctor fussing at you bother you - they must learn that in med school...hehe. You loose at your rate and the rate you feel comfortable with. I had an adjustment on 6-8. I am down 9 pounds (too fast - but I think I am too tight). Don't compare to others - we are all different beings. As long as the scale is moving down and not up, you are doing great.

Have a good weekend.

Melinda in Florida

[Short and Chunky 230]

Carolinagirl: you are doing great. Sounds like things are moving right along with your recovery. You weight loss is real good too. Just be sure to ake care of yourself while healing then it makes the rest of this so much easier. I love your idea of staying in touch and staying postive - plus venting when needed. I don't know what I would do if I didn't have all of you to sound off to when I feel up against the wall. Only other bandsters really understand what it is like to look at a plate of food you love and know you will only get a few bites (and then hope you don't PB). All in all it is worth it though. I wouldn't go back to the old me for anything !

Have a great weekend and enjoy those Protein Shakes (j/k)

Melinda

[shy2012 43]

Hello all... Glad to see everyone is doing well! I went to my appt yesterday and I didn't lose anything and no fill yet. I'm thinking I need some help with my selection of food. I need to start planning so I can start losing. My Dr. Was not too concerned says I'm still healing. He also told me to reduce my carbs to 30 per day since I'm starting regular foods. Seems like when I was on mushies it was lots of carbs. I go back in 3 weeks. Wish me luck!