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Had My First Post-Op Appointment, Lost 28Lbs

El_Cid

By El_Cid, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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El_Cid    15

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I had my last pre-op appointment on 07/19/12 and I weighed in at 381. That's when I started my diet for the surgery. I had my surgery on 08/01/12 and just went to the doctor yesterday (08/14). I weighed in at 353. That's 28 lbs!. So 28 down, 122 lbs to go until I reach my goal of 230. I already went down two pant sizes. I'm supposed to have my 1st fill appointment in two weeks but if I continue this way, I might not need it. With the band the way it is, I'm eating 1 cup of food per meal. I'm excited.

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Rojasanoll    920

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Congratulations! I lost over 40 pounds from the start and I will see my doctor on Aug 21 (first post-surgery appt). Banded on Aug 6 and lost 12 pounds up to today.

We will do good!

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cmarie317    24

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Awesome! How is your dieting going? Well I guess I should call it your life changing. I am nervous I will not eat healthy enough! I think I need to write down meals I am going to make and what I eat to keep track. Are you exercising?

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Theboysmom    69

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YAY! Congrats!! Its a very exciting time for sure! Best of Luck! :)

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Theboysmom    69

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Cmarie, Your body will for sure let you know when you aren't eating right! Or at least mine does! and WATER! Lets not forget that!! Its a must!

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El_Cid    15

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I'm not really dieting, just eating a LOT less and I'm staying away from junk food. I was counting calories but my nutritionist told me yesterday that I should focus on portions instead of calories. I eat one cup of food total during meals. Sometimes I eat a Protein bar for lunch while at work. I always make sure at least half of my food is a Protein. I'm still trying to find the right formula, guess its different for everybody.

I forgot to ask if I was ok to exercise when I was at the doctor's so I will call them today to find out.

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PattyGirl66    1,243

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Yaaaaaa El_Cid!

Congrats, and continued success! You are doing great!

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caseyp    89

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Rock on! That is super! Congrats!

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El_Cid    15

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Thanks. I have my 1st fill appointment on 08/30. If I continue this way, I might not need a fill right away.

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