My Lap band weight loss journey

Hello about time for an update

2010-04-06T10:26:00.000-05:00

Well I went last week to get an adjustment. I am up to 5.3cc's.

I have lost 47 since surgery. 78 pounds total since last May.

It slowed down a bit. That's why I went in for another adjustment. I was feeling to hungry.

I still don't have any bad issues. I do drink a lot of hot drinks to calm my stomach. Since I got the fill last week I can barley eat which is a good thing.

Bye for now

new pics

2010-01-24T21:18:00.000-06:00

New year

2010-01-21T12:10:00.001-06:00

Current weight 274 total loss since surgery 40 pounds

I weighed in last week. I only lost 2 pounds since November. But it was my own fault. Christmas treats is all I have to say. I am back on track.

I am experiencing hair loss. So I am really pumping up the protein intake.

I dont seem to have to many issues with the band. Unless I eat to much or dont chew well.

I stay away from the stuff that doesn't go down well. Like red meat and pork.

I eat lots of chicken, beans, I use ground turkey instead of ground beef. I used to think Nasty but Now I think it tastes better than ground beef. I made tuna casserole yesterday with whole wheat noodles. cant even taste the difference.

I am going to get a fill next week.

Ill try to update more.

waist

2009-11-13T11:18:00.002-06:00


Start:	54	on 08/28/2009
End:	50	on 11/13/2009
Total Change:	-4
Avg. Weekly Change:	-0.46
Maximum:	54	on 08/28/2009
Minimum:	50	on 11/13/2009

68 pounds lost

2009-11-13T11:07:00.000-06:00

I am up to 40 pounds lost since surgery and 68 pounds lost all together.

I have been having a little trouble this week. I feel very restricted and I am wondering if I should get a little fluid out of my band. I am going to the Dr Monday to talk to him about it.

I feel a lot better. I am getting around a bit better and more. I am at 274 and my goal is 200 so i do have 74 pounds to go.

hips

2009-10-04T13:50:00.001-05:00

Start:	54	on 08/28/2009
End:	52.5	on 10/04/2009
Total Change:	-1.5
Avg. Weekly Change:	-1.5
Maximum:	54	on 08/28/2009
Minimum:	52.5	on 10/04/2009

measurments waist

2009-10-04T13:47:00.000-05:00

Waist
Start:	54	on 08/28/2009
End:	52	on 10/04/2009
Total Change:	-2
Avg. Weekly Change:	-2
Maximum:	54	on 08/28/2009
Minimum:	52	on 10/04/2009

my one month report

2009-09-30T16:41:00.004-05:00

I went to the Dr. last week and got my 1 month weigh in 299. I have lost 15 pounds since surgery . Since April I have lost 40 + all together.
I had a fill. ( Which is where they put fluid in the band to make more of a restriction). they put in 2 cc's. Ill be getting another fill next week.

Things I have trouble with is Scrambled eggs, Grilled pork chops, beef. They just don't go down so good and is causes discomfort. I wont be eating these things !

I have not experienced any nausea or vomiting. which is good....

My incisions are almost all the way healed. Ill be able to go exercises in the pool soon. Hooray !!

Post op

2009-09-04T10:12:00.002-05:00

Yesterday was my post op appointment. I have lost 11 pounds since surgery. I am sure allot of that is because of the liquid diet, however I am still excited.
At this point I am only sore If I bend to much. So I try not to do that.

I am up to softer solid foods such as canned chicken, tuna, some fruits in cups. Soft cheese like String cheese. I can also have whole wheat pastas. Cant forget the eggs and baked potato with no skins. Can never have spaghetti or angel hair though. They say people just don't chew them up good and they get stuck. I can also have a few cereals but you have to let them get really soft and I really don't like soggy cereal. Ill wait till I don't have to have it soggy.

I go in in 3 weeks to get my first fill.

Just thing's

2009-08-28T18:01:00.003-05:00

So as soon as I wake up I like to drink some decaf. The warm liquid really sooths and calms down my stomach. I am up to eating thicker liquids. I have had pudding and cream of wheat. Even had tomato soup today. I am still drinking water and juice room temperature. I tried drinking some cold juice yesterday , I just am not ready for that.

Surgery was tuesday 8/25/2009

2009-08-28T11:17:00.003-05:00

Surgery went well. I am doing good now. I just feel pressure from the gas and bloating. Wich will go away soon I hope . pre op weight 314