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My name is Michele, I am having the lap band procedure done on 8/27/07. I don't know anyone who had this done, I do have friends that had the bypass done, but i did not want that done and neither did my PCP or my surgeon.
I just want to know how the results are, I know they are not the same as the bypass, my friend lost 100 + lbs in one year, I know my results may be very different than that.
So I joined this website to get some insite as to what I can expect.
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May 4
on May 4, 2008 12:35 pm
Well things are going well still no scale moving though, but buying smaller pants I am in an 18, and fit into a size 16 dress that I've had for years. That felt really good. Still working out about  4 days a week. Meet a new friend at the gym her daughter was playing with my daughter and we introducted ourselves and she's there alot so that's a good thing I finally meet someone that is as dedicated as I, but she never had WLS. I do enjoy working out very much I feel so good once I'm done.
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update
on April 8, 2008 10:25 am
Well as of this date 4/8/08 I am down 40 pounds. Almost under 200. Feeling good about my victory.
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Fill/Unfill nightmare
on March 31, 2008 7:43 am
Well I went for my fill under fluro on Thursday 3/27/08 and he put 2 more cc's in, and told me to be careful that if I couldn't eat I was too full. Went home and tried to drink some broth- no go. Tried applesauce no go. Thought okay tomorrow it will be better just alittle swollen probably. Went on to work on Friday and talked to my friend Terri about my dilema and she said drink some water you can never have too much water, so I had a sip of water and about an hour later I had to throw it up. So I called Marcy and asked if this was what I should expect and she said no, they would get a hold of Tae.
That afternoon he called me and said he'd be here in 20 mins to try and get so saline out. I was hoping so, I really didn't want to go back to radiology that day. So here he was and my friend Terri was with me as he poked and poked over and over again, finally I said Terri pray he gets it, then finally he GOT IT!!!!! Thank you God so he drew off 1 cc and had me drink some water. Well I am at the restriction that I am happy with I can't eat as much as before and that is o.k. I feel much better and now maybe I'll get under 200 before the summer. :)   
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Better day
on March 19, 2008 5:19 pm
I went to the gym tonight ( havn't been since thurs las week) feel better my body doesn't ache as much when I work out. Got a great salad for lunch kept me satisfied for the rest of the day. I may be on to something here. Saw PCP yesterday she is very pleased with my success and also had a  talk with Dr Kim, really looking forward to my fill next week even though it hurts a bit, but my weight is at a stand still for now. I really want more off.
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3/18/08
on March 18, 2008 6:20 pm
Well yesterday I was down on myself I had what I call mindless eating all weekend long eating what ever and waiting too long in between mals to eat so it caused me to overeat. I will not beat myself up over it just return to writing down what i eat and evaulate it on a day to day basis. Learn from my mistakes  and make sure I continue to be successful and take my journey where I want it to go. I will also be aware of my feelings when I eat as I am an emotional eater and that makes a difference, no excuses.  
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My Story

My name is Michele I was banded on 8/27/07 and so far have lost 15 pounds. I am feeling better and working out more. I am happy I did the procedure. Folks on this website give good advise and encouraging words. Glad I joined.
Michele
Update 02/04/02
I just want to update my profile I am down 34 pounds since I started my journey. I have been very faithful about exercising and feel good. I can wear a size 18 jeans. I can buy smaller clothes. I still have many goals to attain and I will strive for them everyday. When I see Dr Kim he is very pleased with my success which makes me feel really good, he praises my dedication to exercise. I wantto be a role modle for others that have his surgery. My biggest problem was trying not to compare myself to people that have had the bypass and don't get disappointed by the weight loss, it's slow and steady. I will keep it off longer that way.   

 


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