Gastric ByPass/VSG/LapBand

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Mrstwil
Mrstwil Posts: 3
edited December 17 in Social Groups
Hi I am new here my dr office told me about this website and found you guys I have the lapband,i have had since aug. 4 2011, have lost over 42 lbs since my surgery which they say is very good. i not happy with it i want to lose more. My dr told me today i was having a bad day. I am a full time mom wish i could find work. i just turn 35. I live in Meadville pa i drive to erie to see my dr which i love them. My husband and kids are very supportive which i am thankful for my parents are also very supportive which is nice. I am a open book i will answer any question. I love to read since it does get cold here in meadville. :happy:

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  • Laura8603
    Laura8603 Posts: 590 Member
    You have to be EXTREMELY dedicated to be successful with the band. I knew I would not be successful with it which is why I had gastric bypass. Track your food and increase your exercise. You can do it!!
  • Susann1963
    Susann1963 Posts: 126 Member
    Welcome to the group!!
  • PeggyWoodson
    PeggyWoodson Posts: 337 Member
    Welcome aboard, I'm happy you found us and what can we help you most with. I'm 18 years post gastric bypass. If I can help you at all let me know. My first suggestion with anyone who has had bypass or banding is to be sure not to eat more at a meal than the doctor prescribed. My daughter had her GB in February and was trying to eat too much at one time. When I reminded her to eat only what the doctor said, she caught on and has done just that. She is having an easier time of it now that she has cut back her servings. You can always eat more often just be sure not to over eat at a meal. If your stomach will hold an ounce, don't push past that till the doctor tells you to. Go strictly by his instructions.
  • mfisher16508
    mfisher16508 Posts: 269 Member
    WOW, you are right down the roady from me, I live in Erie. I just had gastric bypass. 3 weeks ago to be exact.
    Glad you found this group, its great. A big huge help if I do say so myself. I love them all.

    You will do great.

    Mary
  • Mrstwil
    Mrstwil Posts: 3
    I bet i am right down the road it does not take me long to get to erie only 45 mins on a good day lol, My Dr. told me i am very hard on myself. like she said i have been under alot of stress lately and that might have been doing it. and i was not doing what i was to be doing i fell and with being a stay at home mom thats not hard at times when you got kids and goodies around the house. but I beat myself up more then any dr up more then any dr could i dont want to have another surgery. thanks for welcoming me:smile:
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