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vdegraff
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Hi all. My name is Veronica and I was banded on 10/19/2011. So far so good. But I am only three weeks post op. Hoping to lose about 65 pounds with band. I have lost 50 lbs already thru MFP and my recent band surgery. Started my WL journey in June. Just got tired of being fat. Now very happy with myself and will work hard to get more weight off.
Look forward to meeting you all.
Look forward to meeting you all.
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Hi Veronica,
Thanks for setting this group up. I came to Groups to do exactly the same thing because as lap banders we have things which are specific to our circumstances and it's great to have a place where we can discuss them.
I expect we will also get members who are considering WLS who will want to learn about our experiences.
I was banded on 13 April 2011 in Australia and have lost 106lb (49 kg) so far.0 -
106 pounds is AMAZING! How are you feeling and are you done or do you have more to lose?0
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BTW. I have stalled and have actually gone up a few pounds this week. Is that normal? I will not get my first fill until 11/21.0
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Hello, my name is Donald. I got my band in 09. I started losing weight, then started having pain issues, not with the band. Then by the end of 2010 I was told I had cancer. I spent 2011 with surgerys and chemo and radiation fighting my cancer. I just finished my last day of radiation on Oct 25. I started to work out on the 26th, lol. I will get a pet scan on tuesday to see if it is all gone for now. As far as the lap band goes, mine did get disconected. I have had some issues with mine, for it never gave me a full feeling or prolong my hunger. I decided it was all in my head, pluss I found out I was not drinking enough water. I have some friends who have the lap band and I have had mine for 3 years now, so anything I can answer I will. Look forward to losing weight with everyone.0
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vdegraff: You have been on liquids for a while, so if your intake is increasing then you might want to watch the callories. Also you should be walking and doing some type of activity. If you can't then I would watch the callories. I could not stay on the liquids long, I got super hungry. I can say this, watch dry meat, such as chicken breast and plain tuna fish. No matter how small I chewed them, they got stuck, and it was not pleasent. I wish you luck on you lap band. Look forward to reading about your success,0
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Thanks Veronica. I feel amazing and keep on surprising myself. This morning I woke up and decided I couldn't be bothered getting up for a walk, I would just get on my exercise bike tonight. But after lying in bed for another five minutes, I realised that I actually wanted to get up and go for a walk, so I did.
The biggest thing for me has been getting active. I thought I was active before I started losing but now I realise just how much I was fooling myself. A typical week now involves exercising (walking, swimming or cycling) for 30 to 40 minutes at least four mornings per week, dance class once a week, dancing to a live band once a week, riding my bike to work once a week (28km, 75 minutes) plus a longer bike ride on the weekend.
My husband is so supportive. He is a night owl but chooses to get up and exercise with me in the mornings. All the compliments that I wanted and never got before now flow right out of his mouth. He even told some friends, in front of me, how proud he was of me!
I want to lose some more weight but haven't decided just how much. I am currently at 101kg so my next goal is to get under 100. Then I am working towards looking great for our son's wedding next April. And in 12 months time, my husband and I are going to complete the Great Victorian Bike Ride.0 -
BTW. I have stalled and have actually gone up a few pounds this week. Is that normal? I will not get my first fill until 11/21.
You've lost 50lb without a fill! Congratulations, that is awesome. Stalling and even gaining a little is normal when you can start eating but haven't got a fill yet. Keep on working hard and enjoying the benefits. I bet you are feeling great.0 -
Hello, my name is Donald. I got my band in 09. I started losing weight, then started having pain issues, not with the band. Then by the end of 2010 I was told I had cancer. I spent 2011 with surgerys and chemo and radiation fighting my cancer. I just finished my last day of radiation on Oct 25. I started to work out on the 26th, lol. I will get a pet scan on tuesday to see if it is all gone for now. As far as the lap band goes, mine did get disconected. I have had some issues with mine, for it never gave me a full feeling or prolong my hunger. I decided it was all in my head, pluss I found out I was not drinking enough water. I have some friends who have the lap band and I have had mine for 3 years now, so anything I can answer I will. Look forward to losing weight with everyone.
Glad to hear you have finished radiation. Best wishes for getting a clean slate of health and for your band journey.0 -
Hi lap-banders. I just recently joined MFP. I had my surgery in June of 2010. I have lost 136 pounds but have another 90 to go. I was a 10 pound a month pretty steady loser, but Since July I have only lost 8 pounds. I have relaxed a little on my eating habits but I am working my but off at the gym. Trying not to get discouraged cuz I'm thrilled with my results so far but It's hard to lose so slowly.
Thanks for starting this group!0 -
Hello, my name is Donald. I got my band in 09. I started losing weight, then started having pain issues, not with the band. Then by the end of 2010 I was told I had cancer. I spent 2011 with surgerys and chemo and radiation fighting my cancer. I just finished my last day of radiation on Oct 25. I started to work out on the 26th, lol. I will get a pet scan on tuesday to see if it is all gone for now. As far as the lap band goes, mine did get disconected. I have had some issues with mine, for it never gave me a full feeling or prolong my hunger. I decided it was all in my head, pluss I found out I was not drinking enough water. I have some friends who have the lap band and I have had mine for 3 years now, so anything I can answer I will. Look forward to losing weight with everyone.
Hope all went well for you on Tuesday.0 -
Hi lap-banders. I just recently joined MFP. I had my surgery in June of 2010. I have lost 136 pounds but have another 90 to go. I was a 10 pound a month pretty steady loser, but Since July I have only lost 8 pounds. I have relaxed a little on my eating habits but I am working my but off at the gym. Trying not to get discouraged cuz I'm thrilled with my results so far but It's hard to lose so slowly.
Thanks for starting this group!
You guys are so inspirational! I think even with 8 lbs a month, your progress is awesome. And what is hitting home with me right now is the fact that you are successful because you are exercising your butts off. That really is the key, isn't it?! The lap band is just a tool. There is no magic bullet. I am rededicating myself to staying active. Thanks and look forward to getting to know you all.0 -
Glad to see a discussion group fo banded peole. There are quite a few of us on MFP. It is always nice to have support.0
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Hi! My name is Janiece. I was banded 11/6/2009. I've lost 100lbs so far. I haven't exercised in months, and I'm hoping to get back into my gym routine and lose another 25lbs.0
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Hey, I'm Lesley Lapbandish Melvin on Facebook, please find and add me if you are on there. I'm 48 years old and live in NC. I started the group, then somehow could not find it! Was surprised to find it this morning, and see there are members. LOL!!!! I had lapband surgery July 29th and have lost 20 lbs on it so far. Total weight loss of 53 pounds. Head hunger is my problem. I have a 10 cc band with 4.5 cc (last fill was last Thursday). I have to kick it in gear!!!!!!!!0
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So glad you started this group. My hospital support group is mostly bypass patients so I don't feel that my needs as a band patient will be adequately met. I was hoping to find another band only support group at another hospital but I may not have to with this group available.0
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Glad to have you as a friend!0
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Thanks for starting the group Lesley. I live in Raleigh. Where in NC do you live?0
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GM ..MY NAME IS ELI ..I HAD THE LAPBAND DONE A YEAR AGAO AND ONLY LOST 20PDS..I DON"T KNOW WHAT IM DOING WRONG..BUT I FOUND THIS GROUP AND MAYBE YOU ALL CAN SHARE WITH ME YOUR SUCCESS...IM GETTING SO FRUSTRATED..IM ABOUT TO GIVE UP... PLEASE HELP!!0
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Hi all
I'm Krisztina. Living with the band in London. Had my surgery exactly 5 months ago - so far lost just over 43 lbs.
I hope to get to know you better and we can share the experience.
Feel free to "friend" me - unless you sound like a stalker I'm all up for company!0 -
Hi everyone. I'm Dulci and I was banded on October 28, 2011. I've lost 20 lbs so far, including the preop diet. I started tracking using the Realize web site but this one is so much better.0
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Hi everyone! I signed up for this group, and then didn't think to check back until today. I was banded on June 23, 2008. I've been on a roller coaster of losing/plateauing/gaining some back/getting back on track/losing more/plateauing again/etc... But I MFP helps me to get and stay on track.0
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Hello all! I am Autumn. I had the realize band placed on 12/15/2008. I lost about 20 lbs after surgery and then it stopped. Well, I stopped I should say. I began to snack more frequently and didn't measure my food. I did not drink water enough either. So here I am today, 30 pounds heavier than at surgery. I need to get back on track, so I am on MFP. I got pregnant last September and had all 6cc's removed during pregnancy. My daughter is now 5 months and I have 2cc's in. I am tracking my intake and drinking more water.0
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Hi all! I just found this group. I spend time on lapbandtalk, and track my food here, and found the group thanks to Dulcislim!
Anyway, here I am, I had my band May 24, 2011, and have lost 67 pounds, including my preop of 11 pounds. I'm happier with my weightloss journey, than I have ever been. I am actually, dare I say it, enjoying it this time. I have had some medical issues that have prevented me from exercising regularly, so most of my weight loss is just restriction and eating healthy. I have a goal to lost 100 pounds by April 2012, and I think I just might make it. I just keep plugging away, every day, trying to do the best that I can.
I have good restriction, but I wish my doctor would make it a little tighter! I can still eat things I don't feel I should be able to eat (bread, pasta... things I avoid for the most part!)I have just about cut them out of my diet, because I don't want them anymore.
Anyway, I just wanted to say Hi!0 -
Welcome to all the newbies. I guess we are all newbies. I don't get to the forums that often because I mostly use MFP using my phone. But just wanted to say hi and look forward to your posts.0
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HI...i was banded Sept, 2008 and I also have been on a roller coaster. My greatest loss was around 60 pounds and now I've put back about 20-25 lbs. I trained for a bike ride (i rode 70 miles in June) and that's when I gained about 10 pounds. The 10 hasn't come off and now I seem to be gaining a little at a time. I decided I needed to get back to some basics.....the journalling being the most important. Maybe I've been kidding myself as to how much I've really been eating.
Anyway, I hope to find some support here.....0 -
Hi everybody, glad to see that there is a group for lapbanders!
My name is Araceli. I got banded on 6/29/11 and before reaching my 6 wk post op appointment I found out I was pregnant.
NOT exactly planned at all....my fertility has always sucked and we only had sex one time in July so I was very surprised.
Anyways, I have not had any fills yet, but I have gone down from 279 lbs to 228 lbs. I'm 51 lbs less and 5 months pregnant.
Baby is perfectly healthy and the doctor has me eating 1800-2000 calories a day; which is hard to do, so I eat 3 meals & 3 snacks a day. Seems like I'm always eating and never really hungry.
Just wanted to say 'hi'!0
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