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[BeenThere]

Hi All, I had my LapBand Surgery, on 1/9/07. I have been losing weight at a nice even pace. I'm almost at 80 pounds, lost.

I swim 4-5 days a week and do weight lifting twice a week. My eating is pretty limited. I find that very helpful in watching my food intake.

I was wearing 3X & 4X tee shirts before my surgery. As of today, 8/9/07, I am wearing 1X!!!!! My pant size has dropped from size 50 to size 24 and a half!!

It was eight months ago today, that I had the LB surgery!! Personally, I LOVE IT!!

I'm having trouble eating much food, after my second adjustment, any suggestions? Can't eat meat or fish.

BeenThere

[Obesity Discussion]

Originally Posted by BeenThere

Hi All, I had my LapBand Surgery, on 1/9/07. I have been losing weight at a nice even pace. I'm almost at 80 pounds, lost.

I swim 4-5 days a week and do weight lifting twice a week. My eating is pretty limited. I find that very helpful in watching my food intake.

I was wearing 3X & 4X tee shirts before my surgery. As of today, 8/9/07, I am wearing 1X!!!!! My pant size has dropped from size 50 to size 24 and a half!!

It was eight months ago today, that I had the LB surgery!! Personally, I LOVE IT!!

I'm having trouble eating much food, after my second adjustment, any suggestions? Can't eat meat or fish.

BeenThere

Welcome to the site BeenThere and congratulations on your success!! That's an incredible drop in pant sizes, you must be going through clothes like water! I'm going to move this into our Obesity Surgery section so that you will get more/better responses.

[William Wallace]

Originally Posted by BeenThere

Hi All, I had my LapBand Surgery, on 1/9/07. I have been losing weight at a nice even pace. I'm almost at 80 pounds, lost.

I swim 4-5 days a week and do weight lifting twice a week. My eating is pretty limited. I find that very helpful in watching my food intake.

I was wearing 3X & 4X tee shirts before my surgery. As of today, 8/9/07, I am wearing 1X!!!!! My pant size has dropped from size 50 to size 24 and a half!!

It was eight months ago today, that I had the LB surgery!! Personally, I LOVE IT!!

I'm having trouble eating much food, after my second adjustment, any suggestions? Can't eat meat or fish.

BeenThere

Congrats on the successful surgery and weight/size loss! What a drop!

You need protein, how about protein shakes, soy and/or some dairy? Protein bars maybe too?

[kirk22@optusnet.com.au]

G,day Beenthere
I had my lapband installed on the 5th November 2007. I was told to stick to liquid meal replacements for 3 week prior, and 2 weeks post surgery. I lasted about a week after surgery before having some vegetable soup and yoghurt etc. Nothing solid. But i am still quite uncomfortable. It feels better when i eat. I am up for my first top up of fluid next week. Dont know what to expect. At the moment i can eat a bit. But it goes through pretty quick leaving me hungry. I am hoping i can still eat the same food as i can now. But it will take longer to go through. leaving me fuller for longer. Does this sound realistic???

You have had yours for a while now. Do you still get discomfort from the band? If not, how long did it take before it settled down. At the moment i still havent stopped taking pain relief.

I am back to work next week and wondering if i will be on long term pain relief. Any insight into your experience would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers
Kirk
Australia

[Obesity Discussion]

From a member who was having trouble posting:




Hi Kirk,

This is the only way I know how to respond. I'm having difficulty in responding to this email group.

First of all, follow your doctor's instructions to the letter. If you goof up, go right back to your eating instructions. IT IS WORTH IT!! To tell you the truth, I haven't had ANY PAIN, or discomfort since my surgery.

I did follow instructions to the tee. I started off with clear liquids and sugar free Jell-O, soft. Then I moved on to cream soups. These really saved the day.

I moved on to purred foods in my third week. Very soft and liquidly foods are easier to swallow. From my third week on, I ate sugar free pudding, sugar free Jell-O and practically lived on mostly soups, just about any kind that was creamy. No steak, for me.

Ten months since my surgery and two adjustments, I still can't eat meat, unless it is ground and liquidly. I can't eat bread or tortillas, unless they are soggy. (in soup)

I had a little set back and regained 5 pounds, but they're off again, thanks to God!!! I'm at about 85 or more pounds off!

This surgery has been a God send, for me!! I've NEVER, lost so much weight!! Besides that, I feel wonderful!! I have soooooo much more energy and have a much, much, more positive attitude!!! Like I said, I've never suffered from any pain, thanks to Our Lord!!

If it weren't for this surgery, I would still be eating!! I still try sometimes, but I do get sick. That's because I didn't need it or I ate too fast or......sometimes, our tummies just do not want to accept certain foods. It's as though, we have a sensitivity to certain foods.

I'm sure if you'll stick to the soups and salads, Jell-O, apple sauce, non fat milk, especially low carb yogurt, you'll feel better. In time, you will know what foods keep you feeling full longer. I just kept the Jell-O cups and pudding cups handy....and they REALLY relieve all hunger......It takes time...... Watch your carbohydrate intake!! Carbs are our enemy! We can have a few but, try to stay low carb and low fat.

The rewards are sooooo worth it!!!!! I haven't regretted one day!! I'd do it again....in a second! This is the freedom all morbidly obese people have been looking for!

Of course, I swim most days from half an hour to one full hour. Twice a week, I do weight lifting, at physical therapy. I see my psychologist once a week and I go to Weight Watcher's, once a week.

All these things work together to insure I am successful in this mission!! The most important thing is to PRAY, PRAY, PRAY!! Ask The Lord, for strength and guidance. Ask for His Favor, in ALL you do and to be with you at every moment!!

Yes, it does get better! It does take time and patience....Once you start seeing the weight come down, that will encourage you much more!

Thank you, for writing. I would love to continue to hear from you! Let me know if you have any other concerns.

God bless you!
Loving My LapBand (Ruth)

[kirk22@optusnet.com.au]

G,day all
I have had my lapband now since 5th November. I have since lost about 50 pounds. I have had my first "top up" but i am looking forward to getting the second one. I am finding that i get hungry a bit now. Thank god for diet jelly. I have been eating heaps of it. I mostly get hungry at night. So i have been trying to keep as busy as possible in the evenings. Plus we have now got this great show on cable from the USA. Its called "Big Medicine" I have found it realy motivating.

Fortunatly i have been able to eat most things. I just need to take small bites and chew like buggery! So at least i wil be able to enjoy Christmas dinner (in small amounts).

Now i know what you mean "been there" when you say "loving my lapband"

merry christmas folks !

Kirk in OZ !

[Obesity Discussion]

That is fantastic to hear that you've lost 50lbs so far and so quickly!!!

[Big John]

Happy to hear of your success, I,d like to know how soon after surgery you were able to lift weights? Big John

[kirk22@optusnet.com.au]

G,day Big John
Like "Been there" I also lifted weights before and after surgery. I was using the treadmill etc about two weeks after surgery. But lifting weights and doing sit-ups etc took about 4 -5 weeks. I probably could have pushed it earlier. But i thought to myself this is longterm thing. I need to able to lift weights from now on. So another week or two didnt matter to me.

Best of luck John.

Kirk in OZ

[Big John]

Sounds great Kirk of Oz, thanks for the info. Big John

[Big John]

Been There, I'd like for you to give us an update on your progress since your last post. I've been approved by my insc. & I'm going in for pre-op test & consultations next week where I'll get my surgery date. Hope to hear from you

[D-Nuck]

Originally Posted by Big John

Been There, I'd like for you to give us an update on your progress since your last post. I've been approved by my insc. & I'm going in for pre-op test & consultations next week where I'll get my surgery date. Hope to hear from you

Congrats to beenthere, glad he converted to the Light side--

Big John, he said "I swim 4-5 days a week and do weight lifting twice a week. My eating is pretty limited. I find that very helpful in watching my food intake."

sounds like a solid lifestyle to me, little bit of diet, little bit of exercise, beenthere is on the straight and narrow now- yippee

save yourself the money and stress of having that surgery, im not a fan of it b/c you have to DIET and EXERCISE even after you pay thousands of dollars for a procedure that can be done for free on your own. IMO

[2fat2long]

yes i was wondering if anyone knew where i could find a doctor who would perform my surgery and use me as a study subject. i have no insurance and i find it difficult to get approved for things because of my credit. I AM DESPERATE TO LOSE WEIGHT.

[Twinkle]

I'm sorry I have no idea about that but I hope that you find a solution to help you lose weight xxx

[2fat2long]

I've seen the ads on television about big medicine.It seems like the father and son team are really compassionate.I wonder if they have a way that they can use me as part of the show and that way I can get my surgery. By the way and I should have metioned this first...Thank You Loving My LapBand for your response as well as the others

[2fat2long]

twinkle thanks for your support. I'm a firm believer that God can help open any door that needs be opened for a person...I just wish he'd give me more strength in keeping the refrigerator door closed. I've been overweight all of my life and I'm sick and tired of the fluctuating in my weight and emotions. i DESPERATELY NEED HELP BECAUSE DIETS DO NOT WORK FOR ME. My goal is to lose 150 pounds...that would put me at 175 and make me a much happier individual.I'd have the energy to live again and go outside of my house

[nes2124]

i'm having trouble thinking of the lap band surgery. just can't picture a band around my stomach or not being able to eat meat. that's just me. this board is helping me. stick with it, it will help you to lose weight if you want.

[2fat2long]

can you imagine feeling like your carrying around an exta human? well thats how I feel and if meat is all i haave to give up then for me its well worth the thought. I'm sick of lugging around this extra baggage..my god i get out of breath just going to the bathroom or walking to the car. I feel as if I'm always out of air and lets not mention the perpetual feeling of being hot...i need a miracle.

[nes2124]

i, to feel like i'm carring around an extra person, i can't stand it either. Wishing You all the Luck and Hoping You fine what your looking.

[Chrisydj]

I felt the same way 49 lbs ago. I was carrying around an extra person. and now i'm only carrying around half an extra person. U just have to really decide that you are going to do it and then do it. This website has been great motivation for me and has kept me accountable. I've gotten ALOT of helpful information and so much support from this site and from my friends at sparkpeople.com. Just keep an image of your end results in your head and remember how you feel at your current weight and know that when you lose all that extra baggage you'll be able to do everything you want without being short of breath.

Get up and Move and never give up!