I have always heard of the lapband, met a few people who did well having one but never thought of it for myself.........until today!! I went to the DR and she suggested it, she said that I have done everything a person should do to loose weight, eating right, exercising 3-5 days a week etc. I have been struggling to long, 5 years and she is afraid to see me give up, That there just isn't anything left for me to do. She suggested I consider weight loss surgery. I told her that my insurance covers it 90% and I would think about it.
Next thing I know I am researching asking questions and now I have an appt for June 19 to go through the process. I am scared, I am happy and I just don't know what to think really!
How soon afterwards did you start loosing weight?
How soon can I start exercising again?
__________________ Melissa dx 2001 Reno James 11-28-98 Dylan Anthony born 8-4-02
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I had the DS not the lapbad. I do have a few friends that had the lapband and they started losing weight after the first fill. I think it is a month after they place the band. Good luck to you.
I had lap band 12/22/08 and I am 4 months out. I've lost 51lbs. so far. I lost a lot even before my first fill, so it is not necessarily just with the first fill. It just depends on how your body reacts.
I had my lapband placed on 4/15/2009 and Ive lost 10lbs post-op thus far. Wishing you the best on your weightloss journey!
__________________ Me-30 DH-33
PCOS dx at 21
MS dx at 22
TTC#1 On Hold Until 01/10
WLS (Lapband) 4/15/09
“Therefore, I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours” (Mark 11:24, NIV).
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I had lap band 12/22/08 and I am 4 months out. I've lost 51lbs. so far. I lost a lot even before my first fill, so it is not necessarily just with the first fill. It just depends on how your body reacts.
Wow that is so great 51 lbs! I am so excited I am going for it! I have all my paper work ready to go!
__________________ Melissa dx 2001 Reno James 11-28-98 Dylan Anthony born 8-4-02
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You should loose some weight immediately as you'll be on a liquid diet for some time after surgery due to swelling and such. As for exercise you can expect to be on a modified exersise program with a lifting restriction of 10lbs as they do cut through the abdominal wall and you don't want a hernia. Anyway you should be cleared for all/any activity at about 6w post op.
I can't really say much more (as I had the RNY) but did want to wish you luck!
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I am going for it (lapband) so many emotions!!! 
