Great Idea - I will do it right now !!

Hi

I am Janet and I am a recovering food addict :wink2:

I was banded 7/17/07 - My starting weight was 250 - I'm 5'4

Today (just over 10 months out) I am 154 - size 8 pants (was 18/20) Medium tops (was 22/24)

I got banded as I wanted to extend the years that I have left on this planet and to do that I knew that I needed to lose weight.

The band has been the tool I needed. For the first time in my life I have been able to achieve this goal (actually getting to my goal weight)

If you want a buddy - support - help - suggestions - Please feel free to call upon me - I will gladly share my journey with you - the journey is still on going and by helping you I will be helping me (staying motivated and accountable) and then one day you can pay it forward and help someone else.

Would Like a Mentor. I had surgery in December lost 40 pounds and now have gained back every pound. I had a fill in March - as much as the Dr. would put in and I could tell no difference. I am very down and could use a friend who understands. December

Would Like a Mentor. I had surgery in December lost 40 pounds and now have gained back every pound. I had a fill in March - as much as the Dr. would put in and I could tell no difference. I am very down and could use a friend who understands. December

December

I am sorry for your stuggles - come to this link

http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f260/im-here-help-64725/

And we can talk or if you like p.m. me

Thank you. I need someone to talk to. December

Thank you. I need someone to talk to. December

Ok December I am here to help you - Whats wrong - whats going on !!!

You were banded 12/07 lost 40 and have regained it..

Ok we have messed up but now - right this second not tomorrow we are going to change things. Starting right now you are going to eat healthy - no more junk - no more eating around your band.

Second - hows your restriction???? it it's not optimal - then call your doc today and make an appointment for a fill immediately -- Your band is only a tool and it must be maintained in order to work.

Third - Hows your exercise...

What is your typical daily menu??? What's your family sistuation and do you have any medical problems..

I will give you all the support you need - I will tell you how I handle my stuggles and I still have them - will for life most likely... But be aware - I give tough band love (operative word being love) :biggrin:

Hugs

Janet

My post op went great! Lost 9 lbs in 6 days! Incisions look great as well. I then went to the 2 nutrition class my hospital offers post op, one for soft foods, and one for solid. I'm gradually adding a few more things. Then 3 weeks get solids. Also my b/p is way too low and am going off b/p meds! I couldn't be happier!! Overall I am down almost 30 (10 of which was before I even had my consult but I'm counting it!!).

Way to go, Long2bthin! Congratulations! You are doing great!

Alice

Banded April 8, 2008

271/245.5/150

Long - Congratulation this is just the beginning of many more rewards to come from getting the weight off :thumbup:

Ok Gang I am leaving town this afternoon and won't be back until late Sunday.

So while I am gone and if you have any moments that you feel you need help - go back and re-read my post - - You can do this !!! It's not easy but it is doable... Good food choices - drink your Water and I will ck in on Monday...

Hugs

Janet

Janet,

Hope you had a nice weekend! I am feeling much better today and it seems (as you said) each day gets a little better. Tomorrow I begin an exercise program that is part of the lapband process provided by the hospital where I had my surgery. I am looking forward to going and stepping of the scale where it all began. My scale says 9 lbs already. I am excited and pumped--what a great feeling after feeling so down and fat for so long.

Janet,

Hope you had a nice weekend! I am feeling much better today and it seems (as you said) each day gets a little better. Tomorrow I begin an exercise program that is part of the lapband process provided by the hospital where I had my surgery. I am looking forward to going and stepping of the scale where it all began. My scale says 9 lbs already. I am excited and pumped--what a great feeling after feeling so down and fat for so long.

Hey Jill

Yep had a good time with my Sister and family - 800 miles between friday and Sunday - I had a couple glasses of wine - but went to the gym on Friday - did 3 miles at my Sisters on Saturday so hopefully the scale won't be my enemy on Thursday..

Glad to hear you are doing better - it really does get better and I am so glad to hear you are pumped - that's the key - keep that motivation going -

TTYL

Janet

Here is 7/07 Pic and me in the same clothes 6/16/08 tomorrow 6/17 is 11 months..

Hi. I was banded on the 13th and I am looking for a mentor as well. Is your plate already full? If so, do you have any thoughts on where to look?

Kat W

Hi. I was banded on the 13th and I am looking for a mentor as well. Is your plate already full? If so, do you have any thoughts on where to look?

Kat W

Welcome Kat

No Plate not too full - I am here for you ..

Thanks! Here is my first question(s)-

How did you get through your recovery period? How did you feel? WHat did you focus on?

I am also a recovering food addict and I would love to hear aout how your understanding changed as a result of the band.

Thanks! Here is my first question(s)-

How did you get through your recovery period? How did you feel? WHat did you focus on?

I am also a recovering food addict and I would love to hear aout how your understanding changed as a result of the band.

Recovery wasn't bad - ya surgery hurts - Woke up saying wtf have you done :sad: but after a few hours was better - next day bad gas for a minute but the last pain shot too it away -- I was banded on a Tues back to work the following Monday (Desk Job) Port site was uncomfortable for the longest about 2 or 3 weeks but not bad I wore dresses for a few weeks nothing tight around my waist.

I have been on a lot of diets programs - and for me the band was the tool I needed to help me put to use all I had learned from like weight watchers (I am a ww girl)

During my mushie stage I came home from work tired and hungry - started to make cream gravy (bacon fat flour milk) to put over my mashed potatoes - I looked at it while it was cooking and said ya it's a mushie -but is it healthy - did you have major frickin surgery so that you could / would continue to eat unhealthy - I said NO - threw the crap away - didn't eat it..

I have read alot of self help stuff - We eat to sooth our feelings to self medicate - I now think before I eat - am I really hungry (99% of the time I am not truly hungry) I eat healthy 98% of the time allow for treat about 2% of the time - but they are within my calorie budget for the day.

I count calories - Protein grams keep a food diary and exercise.

Hi Janet:

I returned to work today and a full 12 hours. I teach at at Technical College for the state (so I don't work hard) but it is a very long day and I am very tired. I will have another long day tomorrow. (Day and night classes)

I have done ok on the food, I got my band on the 6th and have the new Realize band with no fill. I can tell I have some restriction cause I can't eat much, if I do my tummy feels really full! Most of the time I feel like I have eaten a huge meal on just a soup at hand or a litte cottage cheese.

I am trying to think of things I can bring to work to eat on these long days. Our campus is in a very rural area and not many restaurants (besides I would rather eat my own food. Any suggestions? I have a Protein shake in the mornings for breakfast and then try to eat something for lunch. I am on the mushy stage and can progress to solids slowly next week.

Thanks for all your support!

BTW, I have lost 15 lbs since my pre-op and feel great!