I had LapBand surgery 12-07, and had to have another Dr. reposition it 3-08 at
which time I had lost 23lbs. In 6-08 I had lost another 17lbs. Now for 11 months
I have not lost anything and am feeling like a failure. I still have trouble
with even scrambled eggs & cottage cheese going down sometimes so I really don't
think it's the band needing a fill. Has anyone else experienced such a long
plateau?

You've got it!
Please email me at tomkriswebb2002@...
Let's do this together!
Kris


--- In drfoxlapband4u@yahoogroups.com, "Kim V" <kimavhd@...> wrote:
>
> I'm getting rebanded Wednesday after a bad slip that would never
quite
> go back. I've lost roughly 50 lbs but have been at about 220 for
over a
> year now. Need to refocus on losing weight and being strict again.
The
> up and down battle of slips, liquids, mush, solids, back to
liquids,
> just really makes it hard to focuis.
>
> On top of that had a lot of life craziness and the band just
doesn't
> stop emotional eating--at least my choices- ice cream and
chocolate!
> They seem to go down just fine, darn it.
>
> SO I would really like a partner to talk to and go through this
> together. Any takers??
>
> Kim
> Wylie, TX
> 268/220
>

I'm getting rebanded Wednesday after a bad slip that would never quite
go back. I've lost roughly 50 lbs but have been at about 220 for over a
year now. Need to refocus on losing weight and being strict again. The
up and down battle of slips, liquids, mush, solids, back to liquids,
just really makes it hard to focuis.

On top of that had a lot of life craziness and the band just doesn't
stop emotional eating--at least my choices- ice cream and chocolate!
They seem to go down just fine, darn it.

SO I would really like a partner to talk to and go through this
together. Any takers??

Kim
Wylie, TX
268/220

Hi,
Had lap-band on Sept.16 2008 and have only lost 16 lbs
Had some problems at first because they nick my liver it caused alot of
pain.
Doing well now but haven't had a fill yet.hoping to see some weight
come off soon.

--- In drfoxlapband4u@yahoogroups.com, "Norricia Speights"
<norricia22@...> wrote:
>
> I am finding that I am getting really bored with breakfast options
> since my lap band surgery in December. I do the 2 egg thing as per
the
> doctor, and have alternated with the jimmy dean breakfast bowl,
> oatmeal, etc...just tired of the same ole things. I cannot eat bread,
> for it gets stuck, even the toasted.
>
> Any ideas?
> thanks
> norricia
>
Last week when I got my first fill, one of the ladies was telling me
breakfast is the hardest meal to get your protein in.  She said try
cottage cheese and fruit (which I had been), but also said to get
Kashi, Go Lean, High Protein, High Fiber cereal and mix it with yogurt
instead of milk so it will stay in your pouch longer.  I had it this
morning and couldn't eat half of it because it was so filling.  I
bought some Total berry waffles and am hoping I can handle them, but
not sure.

Good luck!

--- In drfoxlapband4u@yahoogroups.com, Jodi Roberson
<jodiroberson2000@...> wrote:
>
> I had my surgery October 2006.. I lost 50 lbs...but have been at a
standstill x past 11 months.  I am making an appt with Dr. Fox to get
this going!  270/220/175.  I have schedule an appt., followed by an
appt for a fill.  I can't put my finger on what I am doing wrong.  I
am headed back in for a checkup so maybe they can help me figure it
out.  Congrats on your wt loss...great job!  I have had several
REALLY small fills...but don't see any difference afterwards.  I can
eat almost anything, most of the time...with the exception of bread. 
I can get down three large vitamins in the morning, with a full glass
of water, and I thought that would not be the case.  I had a
girlfriend that had her surgery last week...and I am using her
motivation to get me moving again.
>
Are you counting calories and exercising?   Dr. Fox told me if you
eat "normal" foods, even in small amounts, you aren't going to lose.
I use a site called The Daily Plate to count my calories, carbs,
protein, etc.  You just list the food you ate and it breaks it all
out for you.  It even lets you go in and enter your weight and how
much weight you want to lose per week and it will tell you how many
calories you can eat a day to accomplish that weight loss.

I'm also taking a water aerobics class twice a week and walking a
mile on my treadmill on the days I don't swim.  I really love the
aerobics class and wish it were more often.

It sure sounds like you need a fill.  When was your last one?  I'm
finding I get hungrier at night, but I am trying so hard to just eat
my sugar free popsicles and nothing else.  Dr. Fox told me to expect
it to take 3 or 4 fills to find that "sweet spot".  I just don't want
to gain weight trying to find it.

Next week is going to be tough for me.  I'm traveling (pleasure over
the weekend and then business all of next week.  I am going to do my
best and for the first time ever, am committed to using the treadmill
in the hotels!

I hope you can get motivated again and hopefully Dr. Fox can help
figure out what the problem is.  Good luck!

Thank you for excepting me in group. I am Ann from Chicago had my
surgery 2/08 at Rush Medical Center Chicago with Dr.Myers doing well I
am at 278/206/150 right now but my next goal is really 178 that will be
the 100 lb weight loss mark for me. Smile....
Would like to get to know all of you and chat.
Hope to hear from you.
Have a Great Day!!!
Ann

I have lost 114 lb with only 2 fills. I am not wanting to get another
fill because Id rather depend on my diet to control my weight. Is
there a chance that the band could move up or down? I can eat more
than I used to, but I have not had a fill for the last 80 lb or so.
Thank you

I am finding that I am getting really bored with breakfast options
since my lap band surgery in December. I do the 2 egg thing as per the
doctor, and have alternated with the jimmy dean breakfast bowl,
oatmeal, etc...just tired of the same ole things. I cannot eat bread,
for it gets stuck, even the toasted.

Any ideas?
thanks
norricia

Good morning all. I have some questions. I had the lap band in Oct of
2006. I got preg in Feb of 2007. Had baby in Oct of 2007. Had
gallbladder surgery in Dec of 2007. To date, Ive lost 104 lb. I totally
happy with this but I need to continue to improve. I am getting approx.
1000 calories a day and exercising aprox 20-30 min a day 6 days a week.
What is the optimum amount of calories? Are you supposed to get  a
certain amount of caloried when you are working out? Any help would be
great.

How is everyone doing?  Well I hope.  We are wanting to get this online
support group up and moving.  I am going to try to have topics to talk
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Thanks!

Well, although everyone is different, I dont think 4oz is too much. I
eat more than 4 oz at a time and I have 2 fill with a total of 2 cc.
I eat chicken, lean pork and beef and fish. Sometimes I eat weight
watchers frozen dinners. If you need someone for support, I am here
for you. I am a walking, talking advertisement for the lap band and I
love helping people. Congrats on your 2l lb. Im so proud of you!!!


--- In drfoxlapband4u@yahoogroups.com, norricia speights
<norricia22@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Adrianna,
>   I had my lap band on 6 December. It was here at Fort Bliss, in El
Paso. I have had some problems knowing what to eat and how much I am
suppose to eat. It has been hard. I am only down 21 pounds and have
had one fill so far. I have tried to reach my doctor, but he is so
busy that he does not have time to return my calls. I will be seeing
him this coming Thursday for a possible fill....I am trying but it is
hard. I need a sponsor. They are doing support group meetings once
per month at the hospital, but that is not enough, and the majority
of the attendees are bypass patients, not lap band...
>
>   I am currently doing a childs plate at meals. Everything on the
plate consists of 4 ounces total. I just get this feeling that is too
much food for me to be intaking, but I am not sure.
>
>   I see that you are the one who IM'd me. I am so sorry I was not
familiar with your address. I am hardly on IM especially Monday-
Friday due to work. Working for the Army will not permit us to use
yahoo IM unfortunately.
>
>   any advice and support you can offer me, is greatly appreciated.
Thanks for writing.
>   Blessings,
>   Norricia
>
> Adrianna <east_texas_gal@...> wrote:
>   Hello everyone.I got the lap band on Oct 31, 2006. I got pregnant
in
> Feb of 2007. Had a c section in Oct of 2007. Had my gallbladder
taken
> out in Dec of 2007. As of today, I have lost 100lb. Thank you so
much
> to Dr Fox for the amazing service he performs. I owe him a lot. I
wish
> all the best to everyone who gets this surgery and heres to a new
life
> to you.
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Search.
>

Hello everyone.I got the lap band on Oct 31, 2006. I got pregnant in
Feb of 2007. Had a c section in Oct of 2007. Had my gallbladder taken
out in Dec of 2007. As of today, I have lost 100lb. Thank you so much
to Dr Fox for the amazing service he performs. I owe him a lot. I wish
all the best to everyone who gets this surgery and heres to a new life
to you.




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Hello everyone.I got the lap band on Oct 31, 2006. I got pregnant in
Feb of 2007. Had a c section in Oct of 2007. Had my gallbladder taken
out in Dec of 2007. As of today, I have lost 100lb. Thank you so much
to Dr Fox for the amazing service he performs. I owe him a lot. I wish
all the best to everyone who gets this surgery and heres to a new life
to you.

hello,
i have now started with soft foods. can someone help me in knowing
how much food i am suppose to be taking in?

Like for instance lunch:
1/4 cup or 1/2 cup of protien
1/4 cup or 1/2 cup of a veggie
1/4 cup of pasta or rice
??? how much salad???

The doctor has approved me to eat rice or pasta, and salad...but I am
totally confused as to what in the world my calculations should be. I
have also had folks tell me to only eat 3 meals per day or 6 small
meals...no snacking. I cannot phatom how in the world I would
calculate 6 small meals and the time frames.

I usually eat breakfast around 8am, lunch is 12noon and supper around
5:30.

I use the Iso-pure protein powder in the morning, and a multivitamin
daily. I am pushing my water...but sometimes hard when I am working
during the day.
HELP ME PLEASE??? Risha

This is great for you. I am so excited to hear you are on your way.
Keep up the great work!

--- In drfoxlapband4u@yahoogroups.com, "Unimportant" <gvbabydoll77@...>
wrote:
>
> Well tomorrow is 2 weeks post op and I am going to see Dr. Fox
> tomorrow.  I have lost 13 1/2 pounds in the past 13 days.  I have
lost
> 29 1/2 poinds since I started my pre-op diet.  I am anxious to find
> out my next step in this whole process and to schedule my first
fill.
> I hope I get the OK to go swimming as I miss it so much!  Would love
> to hear how everyone else is doing!
>

Well tomorrow is 2 weeks post op and I am going to see Dr. Fox
tomorrow.  I have lost 13 1/2 pounds in the past 13 days.  I have lost
29 1/2 poinds since I started my pre-op diet.  I am anxious to find
out my next step in this whole process and to schedule my first fill.
I hope I get the OK to go swimming as I miss it so much!  Would love
to hear how everyone else is doing!

I never know if I am writing to the right person or not but I saw that
on this posting that you had your surgery in 6/06. have you hit a
plateau? where you are not losing any weight or either you go up and
down?




--- In drfoxlapband4u@yahoogroups.com, "Unimportant" <gvbabydoll77@...>
wrote:
>
> --- In drfoxlapband4u@yahoogroups.com, JOHNNA THEDFORD
> <jgthedford@> wrote:
> >
> > You picked a great doctor.  Dr. Fox and his staff are absolutely
> wonderful.  I am so glad that I had the opportunity to have him as my
> surgeon.  I had my surgery Jun 8th 06, have lost 60 lbs and feel
> really great.  Congrats to you.  The pain will pass....promise :O)
> >
> > ---------------------------------
> > Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally,  mobile search that gives answers, not
> web links.
> >
> Thank you so much!  I feel blessed to have had him for my surgeon!
> The pain is already getting better.
>

I am sitting here reading all that is going on with everyones band
life. I had my band 5/06, and I have lost a total of 72 pounds. which
is great but I can not seem to drop below the 200 mark my weight is up
and down can anyone offer some support to why it might be doing this. I
workout 3 times a week I take a bicycling class twice a week. I really
try to take in my protein for the day. I dont know if I should be
focusing on a specific diet or just my portion control that of course
am forced by with my band or if there could really be something else
wrong. Please help any advise would be sooooo appreciated.

Thanks Jen!  How long ago was your surgery?  Yah I am still not
hungry.  Getting the protein drinsk down is definitely hard, as I
just don't want anything.  I am wokring on it though!

Thanks!
Heidi

--- In drfoxlapband4u@yahoogroups.com, "Jennifer Bowman"
<jbowman68@...> wrote:
>
> Congrats on your surgery!  Mine was fast as well and I felt pretty
darn good
> afterwards.  I agree that Dr. Fox and his staff are wonderful and
full of
> helpful info and support.  The worst is behind you and the
liquid/mushy
> phase will be over before you know it.  Glad you're doing well and
continue
> to keep us posted!
>
>
>
> Jen
>
> 308/213/175
>
>
>
>   _____
>
> From: drfoxlapband4u@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:drfoxlapband4u@yahoogroups.com]
> On Behalf Of Unimportant
> Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2007 4:23 PM
> To: drfoxlapband4u@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [drfoxlapband4u] Surgery was yesterday
>
>
>
> Dr Fox is amazing. I had my surgery yesterday morning at 8 AM and
was
> released from the surgery center at a little after noon. Last
night I
> was a bit sore, mostly suffered from gas pains. Today on the other
> hand, I am very sore in the stomach. I woke up feeling good until
I
> went to get up. Whew that hurt! Nothing terribly painful just
really
> really sore like I did 10,000 sit ups. The right side isn't
bothering
> me only the left where all the incisions were done.
>
> Dr Fox is my hero. He made me feel so comfortable. Everyone in his
> office is amazing. Deborah (in his office) has become very dear to
me
> as she has helped me through so mmany of the emotional aspects of
> this. Everyone in his office is great. The surgery center was
> amazing as well. They were so kind and patient with me. They even
> called me this morning to see how I did last night and was doing
this
> morning. They made me feel really important.
>
> This really is a new begining for me.
>

--- In drfoxlapband4u@yahoogroups.com, "Rosy" <rosyryan@...> wrote:
>
> Hi
> I just saw your message and I too had my surgery with Dr Fox
yesterday
> at 9:30am! Were you in the next bed? I am glad to hear that you are
> doing well and not in too much pain.  My incisions hurt too but I've
> really got the pain in my shoulder.
> Everyone in Dr Fox's office is lovely as well as the Doctor himself.
>
> I hope everything keeps going well for you and good luck.
> Rosy
>
Hi Rosy,

My srugery was actually on the 18th sorry for the confusion.  I (knock
on wood) haven't had any pain in the shoulder.  I have a bit in the
back between my shoulder blades, but using a heating pad works great.
Pretty much gone now.  Now it is mostly just from having to lay in
certain positions on my recliner.  The incisions are still sore of
course.  I have this pressure in my chest which isn't horrible, but
annoying.  It is gas, so every once in a while feel pressure build up
and then it kind of rolls away.  I can get out little burps, but
nothing major.  Getting better though.  The more I move the better it
is.
I am so glad you are doing well.  If you have any questions feel gree
to ask as I am a day ahead of you!  Dr.Fox did call this morning to
check in on me and that was really nice!  Good luck!

--- In drfoxlapband4u@yahoogroups.com, JOHNNA THEDFORD
<jgthedford@...> wrote:
>
> You picked a great doctor.  Dr. Fox and his staff are absolutely
wonderful.  I am so glad that I had the opportunity to have him as my
surgeon.  I had my surgery Jun 8th 06, have lost 60 lbs and feel
really great.  Congrats to you.  The pain will pass....promise :O)
>
> ---------------------------------
> Yahoo! oneSearch: Finally,  mobile search that gives answers, not
web links.
>
Thank you so much!  I feel blessed to have had him for my surgeon!
The pain is already getting better.