I am so glad to be part of such a growing "community!" I was "banded" on May 15, 2003. I started at 241 and am now down to 207 I have received so much help from posts on the spotlight site... I never registered, just read. I decided to join to give something back by helping others as you all have helped (and continue to help) me. Thanks again!

Jen

Welcome Jen,

Gee, you've done so good on your weight loss in such a short time! What are you doing for your diet and are you exercising too? I've only been banded for a couple of weeks and I have 17 pounds off and my goal is to get another 48 off before Christmas so I'm interested in what you're doing to be so successful. Have you had a fill yet? And did you join a support group too? Welcome to lapbandtalk.

Lori in Oregon

Dr. Rumbaut 07/09/03

Hi Lori! Congratulations on how well you've been doing! I lost a lot at first and am now losing 1-2 pounds per week. I started exercising four weeks ago. I started off riding the exercise bike five days per week, 15 minutes per day and am now up to five days per week, 30 minutes per day. And I was someone who NEVER exercised!

I had one fill on July 2 of 1.5 cc's. I have another fill scheduled for August 7th. I feel good, but I've been eating more than I should be. I eat about 1-2 cups at a time, three meals per day. Sometimes I eat an evening snack of something lowfat.

I am not in a support group... just what I get online. It seems like most people where I live (in Southcentral PA) are getting the gastric bypass surgery and I don't feel like I can relate to them as well!

Jen

Jen, nice to meet you and see you enter out of lurkdom!

Your weight loss is great!!! Keep up the good work!

Robin

Hi Jen,

Thanks for your reply. Well you've done a great job so keep up the good work and everyone's going to "stay tuned" as you continue getting closer to your goal.

Nice chattin' with ya!

Lori in Oregon