About two years ago I decided to change my way of eating. Eating "clean" is how it's been described. Fresh fruits and vegetables, wholegrain, complex carbs, low fat Proteins, zero refined sugar, etc., etc. Basically prepackaged foods/meals were a no go. Shop the perimeter of the grocery store, and be mindful of how your food is cooked/prepared. In addition to eating healthier I worked out for 2-3 hours 5-6 days a week. Cardio for 60-90 minutes and strength training for about a hour. In eight months I lost 25 lbs. Well, good... right? I looked better. I felt better.

Now fast forward to today... two weeks shy of two months post-op. Still "eating clean", finally up 90 minutes at the gym 4-5 days a week, eating smaller portions, but with lapband (no fill yet) I've dropped 33 lbs.! Don't tell me this is only a tool. It's my fricken LIFELINE!!!

For anyone feeling anxious, doubtful, or scared... YOU CAN DO IT!! Best wishes.

CONGRATS!!! are still doing weight training and cardio, or only cardio since surgery?

What are you eating (portion size and how often)?

Good for you, way to go...keep up the good work. I am on the same routine and I've lost 47 pounds 4 months post op. Congrats!

I'm sorry I forgot to add the most important tidbit... it took me 8 MONTHS to lose the 25 lbs. before surgery... and I swear I was at the gym working hard consistently. After surgery, in less than 2 MONTHS ive lost 33 lbs. Yes, both times ive worked hard, but c'mon in six months less time ive lost more. What I'm saying is there really is hope!

I am glad you posted its a great referance for all of us. People always tell us "just work out more and et well" but we need to eat ALOT less with all that and the band for made for just that thank God. I would never be able to eat this amount without it. I have lost 18 lbs in 7 wks now i need to find a gym and work out. (back hit and back cant do walking).

thanks agin

line dancer

Sunshyne: I wrote you this big long reply and it got deleted. Arg! Anyway, I'm typing on my Kindle which is seriously labor intensive for me, so I'm going to have to be brief now... ha. Anyway, yes I incorporate both cardio and strength training. I was finally given a full release for all/any exercise of choice this week. Every surgeon is different with regard to how much food you can eat and when, but ive been on solids for awhile so I'm eating about a half cup of food per meal (5 times a day). This is what ive been told to do. Obviously most of that portion is lean protein. Hope my answers are helpful. Keep up the good work!!

I FEEL EXACTLY THE SAME WAY!

Wow

I'm pre-op...pre first consultation and I needed to read something like that. I still doubt my decisions from time to time.

Thanks !

I think setting little goals for yourself (not others) is what helped me to start with and then eating healthier with whatever exercise you can manage will see you reach your optimum weight loss but the band then helps you keep it off... Had my band 3 years and have lost over 155lbs.. I never blamed anyone for being overweight but just knew i had to do something to survive..

Work with it and it becomes your best friend..

Well done guys..

Thanks everyone I will be banded on the 25th and have OD'ed on reading everything I could find. One thing is for certain you gotta exercise, I love to exercise and I think I will be more motivated once this tool is in place. Thanks for the motivation.

Goldenlife

Could not have been better said. It's my lifeline!

Thanks everyone I will be banded on the 25th and have OD'ed on reading everything I could find. One thing is for certain you gotta exercise, I love to exercise and I think I will be more motivated once this tool is in place. Thanks for the motivation.

Goldenlife

Best wishes... you'll do great! To all who read this: I'm not saying this journey will be easy, but for me, so far, I've put in the same amount of will/wantpower and dedication as I have in my pre-banded life WITH FAR BETTER RESULTS. I don't expect the rest of my weightloss to be free of hiccups, and knowing myself as I do, I'm sure there will also be a little whining along the way, but I also know without my band I just wasn't able to do it. Lack of faith in my former self? Maybe. Probably. But, not this time around. Post band is a whole different game! Best wishes to everyone.... newbies and success stories!!! Love you all.

I knew you could do it!!! You are doing awesome. You haven't gotten your first fill yet? Get one when you are able cause it will make it so much more easier. Im so happy for you!!!!

Thanks for the pep talk!

I met a lady at group who never had a fill and lost 150 lbs.