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How are all the August Banders going

TessJ

By TessJ, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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annabell    1

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Hi Bindi2203 - Thanks for the encouragement! Do you know what size your band is? I would not get a fill if your feeling restriction and loosing - 25 lbs...that is great! It took me 9 months to loose 20 lbs before surgery. I was not planning on getting fills this early but with the weight gain I had to. I thought I would naturally feel full with the band but I don't, the only thing that feels different is some foods hurt going down (raw carrots- not going to do that again). However since my last fill I feel full a bit longer.

I have another appointment on the 10/10 if I don't loose any weight I'm going for another fill.

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cutiew/booty    2

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I was banded Aug 6th and I've lost 25 lbs. I'm very fortunate that my doctors starts fills after 4 weeks and has you come back every 2 weeks until you hit your sweet spot. I had my second fill last Tuesday and I'm so happy to say that I have found my sweet spot just after two fills! Now it's all truly up to me, my band has done what it's supposed to do, now I have to make sure I do my part as well.

Good Luck everyone!:thumbdown:

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cutiew/booty    2

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Not doing too good. I went for my Dr.'s visit on 9/26 and gained 2lbs...

I found out what type of band I had - Lap Band AP Standard that hold 12-14cc's. He said I had 3 CC's already in and this fill makes four CC's. I came home and cried. I feel very discuraged especially when people ask me how much weight I lost.

The doctor asked me why I'm gaining weight and I told him I guess I need a fill and he said "this the band is only a tool." Which I know he's right but I am trying. He told me my goal for weight loss is about 80 more pound (I lost 20lbs before surgery).

I have been working out at the gym 3-4 days a week (cardio 40 min and strength training 20 minutes). Help!! comments/suggestions welcome.

Keep your head up it's going to come off! Gosh your doing great with your workouts, are you measuring yourself? I went two weeks with only loosing one lb, but during that two weeks I lost 4.25 inches off my body and lost 5.5lbs of fat mass! Remember muscle weighs more then fat!:thumbdown:

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annabell    1

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Well...it's been awhile since my last post. I have lost 24 lbs since my surgery in August 2008 and 46 lbs since my adventure began in January 2008. I feel great and am looking forward to to loosing 54 more pounds.

There have been many changes in my life since loosing weight. I met a great guy, changed jobs and moved. I have been eating whenever I want which seems to be 3 meals a day and a snack here and there. I only am eating a small amount of carbs and my diet consists mostly of protien (can't seem to eat fish or white chicken.)

My weight loss is not as much as fellow banders but I feel great and do not regret having the band for 1 second. I think it saved my life or at least made life a more enjoyable adventure.

Hope everyone is staying healthy and happy and would enjoy hearing from fellow banders. Annabell:smile2:

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cutiew/booty    2

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Well...it's been awhile since my last post. I have lost 24 lbs since my surgery in August 2008 and 46 lbs since my adventure began in January 2008. I feel great and am looking forward to to loosing 54 more pounds.

There have been many changes in my life since loosing weight. I met a great guy, changed jobs and moved. I have been eating whenever I want which seems to be 3 meals a day and a snack here and there. I only am eating a small amount of carbs and my diet consists mostly of protien (can't seem to eat fish or white chicken.)

My weight loss is not as much as fellow banders but I feel great and do not regret having the band for 1 second. I think it saved my life or at least made life a more enjoyable adventure.

Hope everyone is staying healthy and happy and would enjoy hearing from fellow banders. Annabell:smile2:

Congrats on all your successes!!

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TessJ    0

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Hi all August 2008 banders hope you are all doing well. I thought I would let you all know that I have now lost 35kgs and only have 4kgs to go. It has been 1 year since my surgery on the 11th August. I feel great and I now feel I have a long life ahead of me to enjoy the grandchildren and hopefully great grandchildren. Wish you all the very best and congratulations to you all.:drool:

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
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