post lap band

gcolgate
gcolgate Posts: 1
edited November 8 in Introduce Yourself
I am 2 1/2 weeks post lap band surgery. I started this while thing at 241 I am currently at 214.6. I was 228 the day I got home after the surgery. I need some support if anyone out there has the lap band and can help me along the way.

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  • newbandnewbeth
    newbandnewbeth Posts: 1
    Hi, gcolgate! I got banded one month ago. I created a MFP account forever ago but my food has felt out of whack today so I thought I would get on here and track my caloric intake. As well as exercise. I need to avoid the scale (messes with my head too much) but I figured being on here could be a pro-active way of 'monitoring' my success. I'd love to have/contribute to support. There are a lot of people on here who seem to be anti-bariatric surgery, and I know what that is like. How are you feeling post-op?
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Hi, I found a bariatric support group here but I'm not sure how active it is. I had the gastric bypass in June.

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/14613-bariatric-surgery-support-group-central
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    I'm lucky not having very many intolerances. Steak is hard, as is soft breads.
  • Italianma7
    Italianma7 Posts: 83 Member
    I was banded 2 yrs ago. You have to work hard with the band it's not as efficient as the other bariatric surgeries in my opinion. The good part is we have control over the band with our fills. It could take some time to find the "Sweet spot" Feel free to add me! <3
  • circularsmiles
    circularsmiles Posts: 14 Member
    I've had the lap.band since 2009. Feel free to.add me and chat,anyone!
  • ilondon11
    ilondon11 Posts: 1 Member
    I'm 4 weeks post banding. No fill yet and so far have lost 29 lbs since pre-op diet and feeling great. I'm new to MFP and the community thing as well. So, I too would love support of community. Best of luck!! We can do it!! =)
  • skinnyminime5
    skinnyminime5 Posts: 64 Member
    I am 3 years post op. Friend me! I love to have banded Friends. Food diaries and support is essential for this journey :)
  • AshleyRKnutson
    AshleyRKnutson Posts: 98 Member
    Hi! I was banded in October. Feel free to add me (any of you) to help keep motivated! :)
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