bobrocky

Boy, where is everybody? Well, I've lost another pant size. I've gone from a size 56 to a size 48. Can't remember when I was in my 40s before. I've now lost 76 lbs. I'm feeling so much better. It certainly was worth it. Not having side affects of any kind. It's all beem good.

I've lost a bit more than 15 bags now.

I've been banded 9 months and I still haven't slimed yet. I'm not complaining, mind you.

Well, I finally joined a gym. I fought it a long time. But I have a new friend who is helping me and motivating me and that helps a lot. So I'm mostly using the tread mill and the bike. Then I swim a few laps, go in the sauna and steamroom. I see the weight coming off much faster so I'm hoping to start moving along more rapidly. At least its easier 58 lbs down. Prolly would have killed me before.

Hang in there. It just gets better!

I've been losing quite a bit the last few weeks. I'm not sure why. But all of a sudden I started losing something almost every day. A half a pound here another pound there I lost I lost weight everyday for about two weeks. One thing that Helped was getting a friend to be accountable to. He doesn't have a weight problem himself. He is just someone who's really anxious to help me. It's been a huge difference and I started exercising more. Maybe I actually will join the gym if he'll go with me. I hate to go to the gym alone. I've now lost about 54 pounds. I started at 376 and I'm down to 323.4. I got a fill this week, but it didn't seem to make any difference. My surgeon was a little upset that I waited so long to get another fill. I haven't gotten one since December. So I think I'll go back next week or two and get another feel because I simply can eat too much. But I have to say I'm not nearly as hungry as I used to be.

I know how you feel. I laughed so hard when I saw my Adam's Apple. Forgot I had one!

I dont see any reason you won't be able to ride once everything heals. I hardly ever even think of feeling different at this point when it comes to physical stuff. Everything is just better. Your horse will be happier too.

I haven't been on much lately. I got discouraged by my MD. I went in for a different issue, but let me have it for not losing more. I've lost about 46 lbs. but it's sort of staled. I still don't have restriction and told him that and he didn't seem to know what I was talking about. So off I'm going to the surgeon to get another fill. I am actually happy because I've lost about 6" in my waist and 4" in my chest. My clothes don't fit and I went to buy some shorts today. Went from a size 56 to a 50. I'm contemplating joining a gym but I hate since I usually contend up going. But I am at least not gaining back and I'm not real hungry like before, but I can still eat a lot.

I've had 4 fills and still no restriction, though I'm still losing very slowly.

Whenever I have to go to work in the morning I eat cereal. Most every kind. Never a problem. Cereal is actually pretty low calorie. I don't put too much milk and use 1%. Can't stand nonfat so far.

Best of luck. It's not too bad a surgery if you follow the rules. I had very little pain.

But can you eat more if you want or does the band set a limit o stop you? I don't feel all that hungry but I can eat way more than 4 ounces if I want to. I've never gotten stuck either. food slows Down sometimes. I think I'm close.

Beans not only have a lot of protein but they are very filling and have lots of fiber. We were encouraged to eat them a lot.

After 4 months I can still eat everything. Only a saltine cracker has given me problems so far. Some things go down slowly, but I can eat them. I'm fine with meats, tamales, eggs, veggies etc. I can eat 100% whole wheat bread. We are all different. Just take it slowly.

Just don't rush things. Try to stick to the eating plan. It's hard at first with liquids and mushies but there are more choices than you think. And walk a lot, even in the house to keep gas pains down.

I've had 4 fills now. 8.5 ccs out of 14. Still no restriction. Some foods go down slowly, but never stuck and still pretty close to before I even had the surgery. I'm losing about 2 lbs a month instead of per week. I've dropped my pant size from 54 to 52, but after losing 42 lbs I still am a 3x which seems strange to me. The bottom part of my stomach has shrunk a lot but the top hasn't. Weird. And I've lost a lot of weight in my hands. They're all wrinkled now. LOL. But I feel much better and my knees and back don't hurt much any more. Thankful for that. So I guess I still need another fill.

PTL! That is wonderful news GG.

Hang in there! I've had 4 fills and I can still eat anything pretty much. Hoping next one does the trick.

Sounds like gas pains settling in your chest. walking helps the most.

Hmmm, I dabble in pottery. I may just have found a new project to work on.

Getting ready to go to moms for Christmas dinner. Hope I behave. Lost aboutv4 lbs this week.