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John T.
on 7/18/19 11:51 am - Highlands Ranch, CO
Topic: RE: Checking in. I had my lap band put in almost 12 years ago. Not really using it, but it is still in

I am pretty agressive where I only have two keto meals within a 4 hour window. High fat, medium protein an vegetables. I do not count calories any more.

John T banded 8/29/07  high/surgury/current/goal  =  360/346/187/174  




 

 

Lizard1004
on 7/18/19 10:03 am
Topic: RE: Sick of starting over!!!!

Hi

you can do this !!! I was banded in 2008 started at 312 got down to 202 back up to 240. Have decided Im sick of this too!!!

I don't feel I have health issues from the band. I just never fully got control of everything I put in my mouth.

I am back in the gym 5 days a week. Doing a lot of strength training which i actually enjoy! never knew this always did treadmill with no results . Almost 50 so decided its time to get this under control once and for all

Elizabeth

Lizard1004
on 7/18/19 9:57 am
Topic: RE: Taking my trusty band out...

Hi

I was banded in 2008 over ten years ago. I have lost 75 LBS but still need to lose more to get to my goal weight. Have no health issues except I've been in the gym a lot recently and notice some swelling by my port probably due to weakness in that area. Im working out 5 days a week and feel better then I've felt in years trying Keto/IF and its ok so far. I just made a appt with my surgeons office for a upper GI just to check to make sure everything is okay. Otherwize I feel great! Elizabeth

Lizard1004
on 7/18/19 9:50 am
Topic: RE: Checking in. I had my lap band put in almost 12 years ago. Not really using it, but it is still in

Hi

I had my band put in 2008 and hear some horror stories and get nervous from time to time but never had real issues. I haven't been on for years as well.I have lost 71lbs with the lap band and back at it I'm trying hard now in the gym everyday and eating healthy. I am trying Keto/IF as well just started and hoping for similar success. Do you count calories? or just eat 4 hour windows a couple of meals ?

thanks for sharing

Elizabeth

John T.
on 7/14/19 4:30 pm - Highlands Ranch, CO
Topic: RE: Checking in. I had my lap band put in almost 12 years ago. Not really using it, but it is still in

I started watching a lot of youtube videos like Dr Berg, Siim Land, Dr Pompa, Dr Mindy Pelz. I am now in a facebook group called "Resetters" lead by Dr Mindy Pelz. I'ts a great group!

John T banded 8/29/07  high/surgury/current/goal  =  360/346/187/174  




 

 

John T.
on 7/14/19 4:13 pm - Highlands Ranch, CO
Topic: RE: Checking in. I had my lap band put in almost 12 years ago. Not really using it, but it is still in

I started watching a lot of youtube videos like Dr Berg, Siim Land, Dr Pompa, Dr Mindy Pelz. I am now in a facebook group called "Resetters" lead by Dr Mindy Pelz. I'ts a great group!

John T banded 8/29/07  high/surgury/current/goal  =  360/346/187/174  




 

 

StacyStl
on 6/26/19 8:47 am
Topic: RE: Checking in. I had my lap band put in almost 12 years ago. Not really using it, but it is still in

Hi John. I'm in a similar situation. My band is still in from 2014 but I don't really use it. It got me down from 265 to 220 but since so I had most of the fluid let out a year ago, my weight is creeping back up again.

I have been been thinking of saving up for a revision but am intrigued by your success with intermittent fasting. Can you recommend any resources that you used?

John T.
on 6/21/19 7:46 am - Highlands Ranch, CO
Topic: Checking in. I had my lap band put in almost 12 years ago. Not really using it, but it is still in
Hello Everyone, I haven't been on this site in years, but I thought I would check in to let you know how it's going. I had my band put in 8/29/07 where I was 360 lbs top and 346 when I had my surgury. With my band, I went down all the way to 185. Over the I course of years, I had some problems with the band where I was having issues with it. Eventually, I stopped refilling the band. I haven't had a refill in over 6 years. I worked my way up on weight all the way to 265 pounds. I found that i could always work around the band and even though I still can't eat bread without issues, I could still easily eat cookies and things that are soft. On December 2017, I decided enough is enough and eventually went on a keto diet and also incorporated intermittent fasting. I now only have a 4 hour window from 3 pm to 8pm where I feed. The rest of the time I fast. From December 2017 to current I have lost 82 pounds without the help of the band. I feel great and plan on getting to my 170 goal which is close :)

John T banded 8/29/07 high/surgury/current/goal = 360/346/183/170

John T banded 8/29/07  high/surgury/current/goal  =  360/346/187/174  




 

 

LisaCultJam
on 6/9/19 12:55 pm
Topic: RE: 10 years post op

Kath, Thanks for the encouragement! I made an appointment for another opinion. Meanwhile, I'm still holding & the journey continues. . The advice we get from our unique community is the priceless strength we need to help overcome our struggle.

Thanks again & keep pressing.

Lisa

        2011 goal                                  It works if you work it!  
             
speidy
on 6/7/19 3:09 am
Topic: Looking for new doctor in Northern Illinois

I just got a letter that my clinic that I was going to is no longer making adjustments for the lap band. I am self pay and looking for another doctor in the northern Illinois area, Chicago or Rockford area.

I have had my band since 2007 and have been happy with it.

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