Ollie123

Just got back from my Neurosurgeon's who approved me for Lap Band on 5/21! Yeehaw! I had a neck fusion 4 weeks ago so thought he might not let me go through with my prescheduled Lap band surgery.

I'm so ready for this surgery. I'm a Yo-yo dieter. My lowest was 14 years ago at 135, I'm now a 100 lbs plus and feel like I'm trapped inside my body.

I've tried everything to motivate myself but can't do it anymore so I'm very hopeful to get back on track with my newest friend, lap band. After having the surgery and losing 50 lbs I hope to get back to walking 5 miles a day. I use to love it, more like a drug, I had to hit the streets with my tennies to feel good.

I'm very happy to have found this group.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions you may have for my pre surgery weight loss. Which protein drinks taster the best?

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bsweil

Hey Kimmie Joe,
Our stats look amazingly similar. I thought about the lap band but decided on GOP because I have real bad GERD, and the surgeon said the lap bad would make that worse.
When is your surgery scheduled?
Bryan

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Surgery Date- 10/27/2008

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Mia

Welcome to the board!

Goog luck with the surgery in May... Keep us posted!

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5'3''
Sept. 2nd 2008: start of pre-op diet, 271 lbs
Sept. 16: Rebirthday!!! Lap RNY, 255 lbs
Oct. 14: 238
Nov. 11: 228
Dec. 9: 218
Jan. 6: 209
Feb. 3rd: 200
March 3rd: 190 Onederland!!!
March 31st: 182
April 28: 176
May 26: 170 Joined the Century club!
June 23: 159
July 21: 159
August 18: 157
Sept. 15: 146
Nov. 17: 142

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88Shelly88

WELCOME TO TT! I am a newbie here as well. I think that there is a board that talks about the protein shakes? :O)

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waterbottle

Hello thought I would say hello and welcome to the forum.

I have found the band has worked for me and it was a good choice for me all time.

take care and keep well Dianne

SlimmerDreams

I have not gotten the approval yet but have done everything and just waiting for the insurance to go through. I opted for the gastric bypass. I hope everything goes well for you and wish you luck!

Janelle

Congrats on getting a date! Let the countdown begin!

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Pre-Op 263.8
April 4 257.8
May 4 244.0
June 4 228.8
July 4 214
Aug 4 203
Sept 4 191

Nov 4 169.6
Dec 4 154
Jan 4 145.6
Feb 4 134.8
Mar 4 130
One year...133.8 pounds gone!


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Ollie123

Thanks for the responses! How invigorating to hear that others actually care?

For those of you that have had banding how much weight did you lose in the first three month?

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Native2u

I was also going for the lapband and then after I attended the seminar, I decided on RNY. The RNY is a better choice for me. I need to know that there are actions/reactions in what I eat....in other words, I need my body to discipline me for my food choices. That will be the only way I will loose the weight that I want to.

waterbottle

I thought I would answer your question on how much in the first 3 months.

I went from 18st to 14st 5lbs so nearly 4 stone but it has since slowed down as it will I am told.

I have found that it is the walking for me that helps me loose the weight faster and I havent been doing as much so it is harder at the moment.

Take care Dianne