Hi everyone, my name is Cindy. I'm 31yrs old from Newark NJ. I really don't know what to say on this but I just got my lapband & so far I didn't expect my stomach to be in pain but luckily I'm taking the pain medication doctors prescribed for me which is helping me out alot. Nurses say the pain is normal because I have five holes in my stomach. My goal is to lose 150lbs, let's hope in due time it gets accomplished. Any advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Hi and congratulations! I am having my band done on the 4th of October - any tips for me ?? xx

Congratulations to all of you. I've lost 170 lbs with the band. In the beginning I looked up on this site to see what the ones who had lost 100plus pounds had done and all of them shared that they exercised. So I started walking about a week after my band. I can't believe I got out there at 322 and walked 3 miles. I've done that walking about 4-5 times a week since the beginning. And it worked. Along the way I had times when the old binging mindset was there and I ate too much or ate the wrong foods but I just got back on track (that still happens now). Most importantly I learned how not to beat up on myself. The old me would have just kept eating. This is a wonderful journey. Good luck to you all!

Karen

Ps this picture is with my new boobs and stomach. I've had to start the whole skin removal process. I've had the abdominoplasty, breast lift, and neck lift. Will have my arms done in January.

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Congratulations to all of you. I've lost 170 lbs with the band. In the beginning I looked up on this site to see what the ones who had lost 100plus pounds had done and all of them shared that they exercised. So I started walking about a week after my band. I can't believe I got out there at 322 and walked 3 miles. I've done that walking about 4-5 times a week since the beginning. And it worked. Along the way I had times when the old binging mindset was there and I ate too much or ate the wrong foods but I just got back on track (that still happens now). Most importantly I learned how not to beat up on myself. The old me would have just kept eating. This is a wonderful journey. Good luck to you all!

Karen

Ps this picture is with my new boobs and stomach. I've had to start the whole skin removal process. I've had the abdominoplasty, breast lift, and neck lift. Will have my arms done in January.

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Wow! Now that is inspirational! Congratulations to you, for working so hard to achieve your goal. Amazing! You look great!!!

Welcome to all that's new to the site and congrats to all that are on their way to a new you and those that have done amazingly.

I just got off the treadmill and feel great, i actually want to get back on every time I get off. I try to walk on it at least 2x a day and have been doing great so far. I've only been banded since 8/31 and am finally pain free! The last time I went to the Dr (9/6/12) I was @ 14lbs gone. I feel a lot better navigating up & down the stairs in my home. Everyone on this site has been so positive & encouraging, thanks you guys for sharing your stories and keeping me motivated. :wub:

Karen,

Congratulations on your success! Do you have a before picture of yourself?

I had already lost about 30 lbs when this picture was taken.

Karen

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Amazing Karen!! You look freaken awesome girl!

Wow! What a difference. You look great!!

Hi! I live in Jersey City...right next door to Newark my dad lives in Newark. Im consulting with my doc now about getting the band. Where did u go and how long do you need to be away from work?

I had my surgery done in Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck NJ.

I took a week off from work. I went back that following Monday.

Yes i just saw on Ur other post where u went. Thanx for the info

No problem :-)

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All did go well, thank you so much for the well wishes......i now have very little to no pain......I'm pleased so far.[/quote']

How much have you lost so far? I was banded yesterday...

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All did go well, thank you so much for the well wishes......i now have very little to no pain......I'm pleased so far.[/quote']

How much have you lost so far? I was banded yesterday...

How much have you lost so far? I was banded yesterday...

well i havent gotten back on the scale yet. i've been following the diet as instructed and will go back in on 9/27 to get on the scale. I'm a scale addict & feel like its best to stay off of it until i go to the dr's office . the last weigh in was 9/6 and i was @ 14lbs gone then so.......

I will surely keep you posted