Lapbanders?

Hi, I just got my lap band on May 8. Starting to eat real food. Restaurants are exciting and nerve wracking. I am excited to find someone else on this journey. I was 260 and 5 ft 8 in. and I have lost 20 lb. The doctor upped my caloric intake to 1000/day and I am losing nothing for over one week even though I am within the calorie restrictions. I like to bicycle, but traveling this week has not been good for that.

Not exactly what you were looking for, but I had the Gastric Sleeve surgery in April as well! How are things going for you?

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Hi I'm looking to meet some new friends that have had the lapband. I recently just had my lap band surgery May 23rd so it's still pretty new, right now I'm on Phase 1 the Pureed Diet yuck!! I'm looking for any tips and suggestions on anyone's story anyone who is willing to help me out and keep me motivated.

Thanks

Hi,

My GI has been talking to me about considering lapband surgery or gastric bypass... but I'm scared and trying to avoid it. Does it make a big difference? Is it hard?

I have had my Band for 3 years next month. I lost 84 lbs but I am up 8 lbs right now. Been eating many slider foods with my grandchildren. Started today trying to get on track again. I love my Band best thing I ever did for myself.

cheri

Hi,

My GI has been talking to me about considering lapband surgery or gastric bypass... but I'm scared and trying to avoid it. Does it make a big difference? Is it hard?

Do your research....but remember once you sign up for it...it is life changing...but I didn't want gastic bypass...way to dangerous! Lots of complications! But, with any surgery there are complications! So, honey do your reseach and make the best decison for yourself!
Good Luck!

I wan banded in April...Before and after I have lost 70 lbs.

About 6 years ago I had a friend who was considering a gastric by-pass & asked me to give her a ride to the clinic. I got curious & went to one of the open meetings for information. then I got scared. SO....I joined a weight loss clinic & payed about $1000 dollars to be "medically supervised" while losing weight. I did lose about 45 lbs. I then continued my "low carb-low fat-high protein" diet on my own. durring this time I walked aprox. one hour/ 5 times a week. I lost a total of 65 pounds! I was down to 189 pounds at that point & felt so good about myself that I felt "NORMAL" & i looked "normal". SO.....I stopped my diet & walking after a while. I don't know. I was working & just bought a house & was feeling great about everything. SO....I started eating & not walking.
In 2011 I went to my doctor for a pain medication (I have chronic degenerative disk disease in my neck & arthritis in my upper back), durring my visit my doctor asks me about my high blood pressure. I said, "I only have high blood pressure because I am fat. I don't have it when I weigh less." She then asked me if I had ever thought of a LAP-BAND. THAT was a great turning point in my life...
My medical dr. referred me to a dietitian & then to a gastric surgeon. I started using My Fitness Pal right around the same time. I found MFP while looking for a game ap on my moble device. (THANK GOD) I was told by the surgeon I would have to lose 10% of my body weight PRIOR to my surgery. I have lost 35 pounds now!
I am scheduled to have my LAP-BAND in about one month (nine days before my 52nd birthday). this is going to be my gift to myself; "the diet I won't quit". I am nervous & started seeing a therapist last month. I went initially because the Ins. Co. makes you get a psychological evaluation before they install a lap-band, but I want to continue seeing her because I am sure I will have some days that will be really hard to live with in my future & I have other issues I want to improve other than my food issues.
I have MFPs that are family, strangers & other lap-banders. This is my life & I want to make the most of it.
WHAT ABOUT YOU???

I had my lap band surgery 8 months ago and am almost to goal.. let me know if you have any questions or need to talk. feel free to add me..

Had mine done the day before mamaholt. We've been buds all along this journey. Down 45 since surgery and 39 before surgery. Weight loss is slowing down but I'm still mostly following all the rules. Add me as a friend if you'd like.

Thanks for the add about Lapband I am in the process of preparing to have the procedure and will be going to an information session next week and due to my insurance I have to track my diet and exercise for 3 months and then I can get scheduled for the surgery my goal is early January or Feb. Soooo tell me some of the pro's and cons to the lapband? I am knew to Fitnesspal and looking for some buddies too. Can we be friends lol would love to have the support and give it also. Baseema aka Lola

Had lap-band surgery in December 2007 and did not stick with the program; doctors, diet, exercise and fell flat on my face. I had the band tightened and thought that I would lose weight without having to do anything. I found out that ice cream goes down just as easily as after surgery. I went back to my surgeon about two weeks ago and started over from scratch. The band is a wonderful thing if you are honest with yourself. Do not expect a magical cure from it. The band is a partner in your journey, not the leader. The band cannot get you out of bed and onto a treadmill, nor can it ensure that you are measuring your food and eating slowly and completely. The band cannot stop you from eating and drinking at the same time (a big lapband no-no). What it can do if you play by the rules is give you the sensation of feeling full. Since I had my band fixed and re-engaged with the doctor, quite honestly, I have lost a lot of interest in eating and am struggling just to meet my nutritional quotas each day. The lap band journey is about you, not about the rubber device implanted in your stomach. You can do it.

You put it perfectly. If only more people would understand this, people would have greater success, and people around us that know we got the surgery would understand that it IS A LOT OF WORK, not a magical cure

Anyone who wants to add me, feel free. I could use more people on my list

Had lap-band surgery in December 2007 and did not stick with the program; doctors, diet, exercise and fell flat on my face. I had the band tightened and thought that I would lose weight without having to do anything. I found out that ice cream goes down just as easily as after surgery. I went back to my surgeon about two weeks ago and started over from scratch. The band is a wonderful thing if you are honest with yourself. Do not expect a magical cure from it. The band is a partner in your journey, not the leader. The band cannot get you out of bed and onto a treadmill, nor can it ensure that you are measuring your food and eating slowly and completely. The band cannot stop you from eating and drinking at the same time (a big lapband no-no). What it can do if you play by the rules is give you the sensation of feeling full. Since I had my band fixed and re-engaged with the doctor, quite honestly, I have lost a lot of interest in eating and am struggling just to meet my nutritional quotas each day. The lap band journey is about you, not about the rubber device implanted in your stomach. You can do it.

You put it perfectly. If only more people would understand this, people would have greater success, and people around us that know we got the surgery would understand that it IS A LOT OF WORK, not a magical cure

Anyone who wants to add me, feel free. I could use more people on my list

I agree with both of you!! This is SOOOOOOOOO not an easy way out at all..

I actually started a blog about my journey in April 2011 because I was tired of people thinking it was the band doing all the work.

I try to blog weekly. Its called Eating For Real. Because let's face it.... I like food. Feel free to read/follow.

http://realliferealeating.blogspot.com/2011/04/beginning.html

wow amazing to see so many bandits
I had a band just 5 days ago so at the liquid stage and weight is dropping off. I know once I start eating foods will need lots of support and motivation so glad to have found this app/site.