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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
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on 5/21/09 4:19 am - Ashland, MA
on 5/21/09 4:12 am - Ashland, MA
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!
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
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.
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.
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
on 5/17/09 8:00 am
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.