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Mary T.
on 5/21/09 7:46 am
Topic: RE: MARCH 30TH!!

My Lap-band surgery was done on March 30th!!! Ive lost 37lbs in 7 weeks!!!

Banded: 03/30/2009
1st Fill: 05/20/2009 4.5cc's [-36.5lbs]
2nd Fill: 07/01/2009
www.Maryslapbandjourney.blogspot.com

  
(deactivated member)
on 5/21/09 4:19 am - Ashland, MA
Topic: RE: How about some updates for us March surgeries?
Glad to see someone else eats sandwiches at BK sometimes.  You are doing awesome!  What a difference in a short time!  Way to go! 

(deactivated member)
on 5/21/09 4:12 am - Ashland, MA
Topic: RE: FORT WORTH- FREE!!! size 20/22 clothes
Too bad you are in TX.  That would be perfect for me.  Wonder how much shipping or COD would be.
BobF4
on 5/20/09 7:54 pm - Rochester, NY
Topic: RE: How about some updates for us March surgeries?
 Lets see here....

I had my surgery March 2.

I am feeling absolutely fantastic!  My energy levels are through the roof, compared to pre-op.  I feel I do all right in getting my protein in, but I should be doing better drinking my water.

I am eating pretty much everything, although I did find out the hard way that I can't tolerate salmon.  Gonna wait a LONG time (if ever) to try it again.

I, too, have dumped 6 times already (the last time being yesterday, when I ate a 2 day old sandwich from Burger King that  I had in the refrigerator, and had warmed up).  I basically go back to softer foods for the rest of the day (if its not too late in the day for that) and go from there.  I am also learning the value of smaller bites.  Once again, I learned that the hard way, too.

The only othe complication of note has been constipation.  When I get stopped up, it happens BIG time!  It even happened at work once!  I now am taking a stool softener most days, and, occasionally am taking a mineral oil laxative (recommended by my PCP) to also keep things moving along. 

I now weigh 285 pounds.  I am down 55 pounds (as of 4/12) from my pre-op testing weight of 340.  I have gone from a 3XL shirt down to a 2XL, and I now am in 50 waist pants, down from a 56 waist.  

Would I do it again?  In a New York (state ) minute!
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.  --  Lao Tzu
                    * Surgery date - 3/2/2009!!!
Highest - Current - Goal
--406--------258--------?

       
greatdanemom82
on 5/20/09 11:23 am
Topic: FORT WORTH- FREE!!! size 20/22 clothes
Up for grabs.....

Someone pleaseeeee take these clothes off my hands! I have two bags of clothes- shirts, dresses, jackets, jeans, pants, sweat pants, etc that are fit size 20/22. Two of the pairs of jeans I washed but never wore- they are the lane bryant trouser jeans in size 5 yellow. Another pair of daisy fuentez jeans size 22 from kohls. One lane bryant cotton dress size 22/24 brown, one cute dress from JCpenny....anyway, its all here. Two bags full.

I will have them at Firehouse Subs at Western Center in Fort Worth for pick up (this is my store) 

Please email me at [email protected] if you are interested and we can arrange a time to pick them up.


Thanks,
Audrey

Bobbi S.
on 5/19/09 4:16 am
Topic: RE: How about some updates for us March surgeries?
I have lost 41 pounds since sugery most was los the first month. I got down to 199 and then hit a stall its been over a week since i lost anything
I started out in a 22-24 pant now in a 14-16 tops were about the same 22 then to a 16-18 now.
If i had it to do again I would in a heartbeat.
The only issues i have had other than the stalls is I have vomitted a few times mostly cause i ate to fast or took one bite to much.
as far as energy I cant complain
I try to walk or ride my bike atleast 3-4 times a week and usually go anywhere between 4-6 miles each time.
and as far as eating anything that sits well ... and that changes all the time.


ballofnerves2009
on 5/18/09 3:23 am
Topic: RE: How about some updates for us March surgeries?
 I had my surgery on March 17, 2009.   It will have been 9 weeks tomorrow on the 19th of May.

I have lost a total of about 45 lbs. (9 lbs pre-op)

I am starting water areobics today because I have not done well with sticking to my treadmill.  I hate to exercise but know I must and I love water areobics so I am hoping that will help.  I have been stalled for a couple of weeks and I think it is b/c I am not getting enough protein.  I use unjury some but am tired of it.  I get my liquids down OK but get very full on even a few bites of canned chicken, meat or pretty much anything I put in my mouth.  THAT'S A GOOD THING because obviously I was an over eater before so it must be working.  I am happy with the weight loss and looking forward to more and to seeing the scales start moving down ward again.

One problem I have faced is that when people asked me two weeks ago how much I had lost and then ask me today and I haven't lost any more I feel like "what am I doing wrong'?  And when I tell them I am at a stall it's like WHAT/  How could that be???  I did take my measurements about a month ago but have not since.  I am doing OK, I guess???  Need motivation!  Have the blahhsss today but still happy I had surgery and know it will come off.
computer_nerd
on 5/17/09 11:23 am
Topic: RE: How about some updates for us March surgeries?
I had RNY on 3/25/09. I feel great most of the time. I have alot more energy but I usually try to get in a nap on the weekends. I am able to get all my protein and vitamins in daily. I get anywhere from 800-1000 calories a day. I get all my water most days I've gotten sick once from eating the insides of a pizza lean pocket (pepperoni, mozzarella, and pizza sauce).I won't make that mistake again. I also got sick on BBQ pork but did not throw up. I do however tolerate most foods as long as I take my time and chew really well. I eat grilled chicken, tilapia, crab, shrimp, salad, almonds, grapes, strawberries, cantaloupe, carrots (cooked), sugar snap peas, and more. I tolerate crackers but stay away from them because I can eat way too many. I've lost 56 pounds and gone from a 26/28 to a 20/22. I would do it all over again in a heartbeat! I could not have lost this weight without my tool.
 
 
Pre-Op 314, Surgery Day 304, Goal 165        
Nan2008
on 5/17/09 8:53 am - Midland, MI
Topic: RE: How about some updates for us March surgeries?

Hi everyone!

Nice to hear updates from you all.  I am doing well. The first month after surgery I didn't have a lot of energy but thank god I have energy now.  I try to get in my protien & liquids in each day, but admit sometimes I don't get in all my liquids.  I've been trying to do 2 protien drinks a day otherwise there is no way I could do it on just food alone. 

I'm still struggling a little with eating some foods.  It seems like I eat the same thing over and over.. Yogurt...yogurt and more yogurt.....that goes do so well and sits well in the pouch.  Dense protien sits heavy - like that lump in my throat feeling.   I get sick if I eat too fast or too big of bites which I wish would stop happening.  I probrably get sick about 2-3 times a week because when I eat, it doesn't sit well and I get the foamies....ugh!

If I had the choice to do it over again, I would in a heartbeat.  I have gone from a size 24 pants and a 3x top to a size 20 or 18 pants and an XL shirt.  

Take care everyone!

Nan

 

Nan

HW 300
/ SW 280 / CW 138 /
GW 140
Hit Goal 4/2/2010

        
kaychat
on 5/17/09 8:00 am
Topic: RE: How about some updates for us March surgeries?

2 months today! I feel great. I had a bump in the road at 3 weeks with a stricture, but everything has been good since. The first month was difficult, with the pureed and soft foods and for me the hardest thing was the lack of energy.
Since about 4 weeks I have been going very well. I have tolerated everything I have tried, including veggies, fruits, and even WW pasta. Even had a bite of birthday cake ( I was so scared, I literally only had a bite) I'm finally getting used to the vitamin regamine and get them all in most days. I'm not counting calories or protein, but I make sure I make good choices at every meal and snack. I'm making protein smoothies and Eggface's ice-cream as my protein supplements. I don't think I'm getting enough water, but I'm not having any bathroom issues so I'm not worried. I'm down 40 lbs. today. I feel happy, energetic, and normal. I've been on a couple weekend trips and had no trouble with food.  Before 4 weeks I don't think I would have done it again, now...I think I would!
Thanks for sharing your stories. I hope things get better. Take care.

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