I decided that it’s time for a lapband update. On the advice of many more seasoned bandsters, I decided to track weight loss weekly and report on it monthly. I’ve been cautioned about making it…
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fill ‘er up
This morning I had my first lap band fill appointment at the Summa Bariatric Center. Dr. Z. was in emergency surgery and Dr. Dan stepped in. He was actually in surgery and stepped out to…
one month down
Today is my one month bandiversary. I have come a long way in a month. I am now back to a regular diet; no more Optifast! My weight stabilized and actually went up 2 pounds…
2 weeks post-op update
I can’t believe that it is now 2 weeks since my surgery. I am doing extremely well. I have had no problems and no pain this week. My diet is returning to normal. I am…
1 week post-op
I can’t believe my weight his morning! It’s a 10 pound loss since surgery. It’s been a relatively smooth week for me. The pain is gone; I am eating well; I am never hungry; and…
setting weight loss goals
A success factor in living a healthier life after weight loss surgery is the setting of goals related to achieving a goal weight. As a goal oriented person, I rely heavily on goals in my…
4 days post-op
It’s 4 a.m. and I am wide awake. I was so tired last night that I went to bed last at 9:30 p.m. These early morning wake-ups seem to be norm for me after surgery….
welcome to bandlandia
Hello folks! I am back from the hospital fitted with my lapband. The term bandlandia comes from on-line communities where the surgery is discussed. It signals a person’s movement from pre to post surgery. My…