Jennifer Leeman

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Well, I am 6 months out and pretty much still on the same plateau according to the scale.  Although it is discouraging that I haven't lost a lot of weight in the past few months, I have still lost.  Also, I see changes in my body and I know I am more fit, regardless of what the scale says.  I have gone from a size 24 to a size 16.  My energy level is MUCH higher.  I have been consistent with my exercise routine and that has helped me both physically and mentally.  I still have my good and bad days with my diet, but my portions are always small now that I have restriction and I am diligent about taking in at least 64 oz. of fluids each day.  Most days I also consume my recommended amount of protein.  My problem always has been and still is my sweet tooth but I do feel much more control over that and I don't (and can't ) compulsively overeat anymore.  I would definitely do this again if I could go back I wouldn't change a thing.  Next to quitting smoking 6 years ago the Lap Band is the greatest gift I've ever given myself.

I haven't been to this site in ages!  I feel like I've kind of hit a plateau.  I have lost 48 pounds since surgery, which I am very pleased about, but I am 8 lbs. away from Onederland and I'm stuck!  I am going in for my 3rd fill on next Wed., Feb. 24th.  I'm hoping that will do it.  I do have restriction but it seems that when I first get filled I'm very very tight but by about a week or so later I am not as tight.  I'm hoping I will hit my sweet spot this time.  When did you hit yours?

So I had my second post-op check up and lost 4 more lbs. but I have been hungry lately.  I asked my doctor to fill me before 6 weeks but they don't do it because it takes 6 weeks to heal.  They said it's called "Bandster Hell".  It could be worse.  When I am feeling hungry I just remind myself how worth it it's going to be when I reach my goal weight.

I had my Lap Band surgery on Oct. 23rd.  The first 2 days were kind of rough but I have felt better and better each day since.  At my post-op appointment 9 days after surgery I had already lost 14 lbs.  I know I am healing nicely because I am hungry at times already and looking forward to getting my first fill in about 3 or 4 more weeks.  I am doing well on the puree stage and eating things like eggs, tuna salad, cottage cheese, refried beans, pea soup, mashed sweet potato and butternut squash.  I definitely see that the higher the protein the longer I feel full.  Tuna keeps me full the longest and is loaded with protein - 14 grams per ounce.  My second post-op appointment is on Nov. 16th.  I am eager to see what progress I've made by that time.