Hello all! I am new to this board. I have been posting in the NJ room. I didn't know that there was a 2-07 room. My name is Chely. I'm an RN at RBMC in NJ. I had lap band on 2-13-07 and down 55 lbs. I'm also in the works of becoming the bariatric Nurse liason for the hospital. Any questions just let me know.

Ok - First wanted to say congrats to all those that posted before me!!! Seems like February was a good month to have the surgery!! woohoo! Shelley - thank you for reminding us that this board was here....so nice to here from others who had the surgery the same month! On to me....down 88 pounds. Started at 390 - week before surgery (although 382 day of surgery) so I am at 302 (almost in the 200s!!!! yayaa!) I am feeling pretty good so far, some soreness still....but I had a really large incisiong do to some complications (17 1/2 inches! ouch!) lol. But - foods are staying down just fine, a little trouble with getting my liquids in, but working on it. I have my three month appointment with the surg on the 31st, so I will find out then how the bloodwork is and will finally be off restricted excercise! yaa! I currently exercise about 30-40 mins a day and do lotsa work on the weekends. Have lost 57 total body inches (neck, legs, stomach, hips, ect) - gone from a 28 to a loooosssseee 22 (prolly should be a 20 now) lol. from a 4x shirt to a 1-2x shirt. I have lots of old muscle from lots of physical labor (moving hay, cleaning, moving heavy things, ect) so that has helped i think! Eating....well, I like routine, so its very much thte same every day....2 egg whites for bfast which 1/4 cup shredded cheese, 1 piece deli turkey or ham. Snack is 1 cup protein drink, lunch is 3-4 ounces homemade turkey chili, snack is 1 light string cheese, snack of 3 ounce yogurt (work a strange shift so I have two snacks in there) then dinner is usually 3-4 turkey meatballs or 3-4 ounces plain chicken or something like that. Lol - yep, I'm a bit anal about it all. So what is everyone else eating on a daily basis??? Sometimes I wonder if I am eating too much/not enough...where are you all at???

Hi there, I'm new to this board,usually I'm on the main board.I had surgery on the 7th of Feb.I'm down 50 lbs as of yesterday.I seem to be a slow loser compared to some,but I feel great and have gone from size 22's to mostly 14's.I really love that.I walk about 4 miles everyday.I haven't had any trouble with eating as long as I remember to eat slow and not eat too much.I love buying new clothes,but I have been out growing everything in about a months time.I really have become a clearance rack junky lol

WOW! You go girl!!! I'm impressed! I have to make exercise a more regular part of my life - and am working on it! Thanks for your reply - We are going to have to go to the other boards and call people out!!! Take care! ((Hugs)) Shelley

Hello shelley, well can't believe it's already been 14 weeks since surgery..I've had a few setbacks, but I'm finally feeling very good. I've lost 67# so far, unbelievable. I have so much more energy than before, and much more happier. I'm walking 3 miles 4 days a week, plus I use my elliptical machine, and my ab lounge..never thought I'd be one to exercise.