rlamato

rlamato · May 1, 2008

I had my lap-band surgery 3/18/08. I have been heavy for many years, but a couple of years ago I managed to lose about 80 lbs. I gained about 25 lbs. back and so I decided to get the band. Since 3/18 I managed to

lose about 32 lbs as of the 4/28. I weighed in the 28th and also got my first adjustment. I don't feel any different with or without the adjustment. I'm still hungry. I can still eat very large amounts of food if

I let myself and I can chug a 20oz glass of Water. It does'nt sound normal to me. If anybody has had many adjustments please tell me what it is suppose to feel like.

My name is Bob and I live in N.C.. I'm 68 yrs old in June. My wife and I live in the back woods with six dogs and other critters. I'm not sure if anyone will even see this because I don't know what a thread is or a tag.

I'm about 5'10". When I started the banding I weighed in at 329 March 18th.I just weighed in at 293 so I must have lost 36 lbs. I walk 2 1/2 miles a day and I just got the okay last week to do resistance training.

Accept for feeling hungry a lot, I feel pretty good. I dumped my diabetes

and cholestoral meds because my HG1AC is 5% and my chol. is real good.

I still have HBP and I still use my C-pap. One of the main reasons I am

trying real hard to get in shape is the doctor made me get heart clearence

for the surgery and they found 2 blockages that were'nt big enough to

stint, but he said changing my lifestyle was an absolute. So here I am

like everybody else I guess trying to get healthy and real anxious to be able to go into a mens shop and buy some fashionable suits and slacks etc. I guess title means my name goes there.

Long2BFree · May 1, 2008

Hi Bob! Welcome to the boards and congrats on getting banded and your awesome weightloss! I haven't had surgery yet but from other messages I've read I've learned that sometimes it will take several fills until you get just the right restriction. I know others will post with more information.

AZChick289 · May 1, 2008

Way to go .It sounds like you are doing wonderful ..I just got approved today and have my pre op appointment next week .. so I really can't answer about you not being full ..It doesn't sound right though with a fill you should feel some restriction .. Have to talked to your Dr about it .? Hope this gets fixed for you as it sounds like you are totally on the right path .. Keep us posted ..

Anxious in Arizona

rlamato · May 2, 2008

Hi

I talked to my nurse practitioner and what she said was that they will give

me several adjustments over time, this was just the first. My problem is that everyone in my class of 03/08 was gastric by-pass except me and I did'nt have anybody to compare notes with.

I know you are excited with your surgery just around the corner. I hope

you don't hit any snags in the process. I wish you a lot of luck although

the surgery is a piece of cake. They were extra carefull on my pre-op stuff because my age, 67, and a lot of the health things that go along with being large for many years and not exercising.

If I can give you the benefit of my experiences so far let me know. I can tell you my weight started coming off as soon as I started exercising, now I think I might be turning into an exercise freak.

well, take care and good luck

Bob

rlamato · May 2, 2008

Hi

I called and your right this was just the 1st of many fills. I guess I was looking for instant everything.

Your well on your way. I hope you don't hit any pre-op snags and you sail on through. As I gain experience if I can help you let me know. I know you will be real successful.