healthierme72

Thanks for your replies...I keep my calories at 1000 a day, so this week I actually raised it to 1200 and 1400 cal. Funny thing is I lost 2 lbs just in a few days. I think, I may hold off from the fill and give me another month to lose. If I don't lost 6 to 8 lbs in a month then I will schedule for a fill. I just feel I should really try exercise more, keep up with my water and up my protein. since the surgery I have not eaten any bread, pasta, rice or carbonated drinks. I eliminated them and it is going on 9 months now. I don't miss them. wish me luck! I am going to step it up and try to lose this last,20 lbs.

I am scheduled for a fill on tuesday and I am not sure if I want one. 2 weeks ago, I had,an appt with doctor and he said that I have lost 54% of my excess weight and I am ahead of the curve and doing great! . I am now 159 and fitting in size 8, however, I have been experiencing stuck feelings and shoulder pain when I eat in the a.m. but, I have been grazing alot,lately and been feeling hungry. I have also hit plateau and have not lost any weight since Oct. I so want to lost 20 more lbs but, I am afraid I might be too tight and don't want to experience any negative effects. So, far I am 9 months,out and have not vomited or experienced anything bad. What do u think?

I have had the lap band for 6 mths and I lost weight pretty slow and steady. I kept track of everything I ate and weight dropped slowly but, I was happy. I lost a total of 40 lbs....I had a second fill in Sept. and since then only lost 10 lbs. But, with the holidays and family visiting and alot of yummy food around, I stopped keeping track of my food intake and protein and have not lost anything since Oct. I did have a lot of stress going on and I realize what I need to do. I have also noticed lately that I have been feeling a pain in my left shoulder when I eat. I have two questions for you, are you struggling with your sticking to your lapband lifestyle during the holidays? and do any of you have a pain in the left side chest area when you eat? (i am not sure if it is due to my bites being to big, but it is bothersome. I got my 2nd fill in Sept and did not feel this restriction until now. Does your band get tighter months after you get a fill? (or) I am probably eating too big of bites and too much.) Also, what are your new year resolutions? I really need to get back on the wagon and need some encouragement. The good thing is I have not gained weight, but, I still need to lose another 33 lbs.

I am joining late...please put this post as my first weight. I really need to focus and lose weight before the holidays. I have been in a stand still for over a month. Name, real or screen~ healtierme 72 Age~ 39 Weight on November 1st~ 167 Goal Weight for November 29th~ 159 Exercise Goal for November~ exercise 4-5 days a week Dietary Goal for November~ watch my portion sizes and drink more Water intake. Personal Goal for November~ be more thankful and positive. Date Banded~ May 31, 2011 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~ 40

165....i didn't work hard enough. Stressful month. I need to focus more. Congrats to all who loss weight.

165....i didn't work hard enough. Stressful month. I need to focus more. Congrats to all who loss weight.

I have a had a few challenges this week. Out of town family who were visiting, I have been so distracted with midterms. So the scale didn't move for me. They just left, and hopefully I cam stay focused.

Gained a couple of pounds :-( weight this week (i know I am late) 167 lbs. Need to do better this,week.

Name, real or screen~healthierme72 Age~ 39 Weight on October 1st~164.8 Goal Weight for October 29th~ 156 Exercise Goal for October~2 to 3 times at gym Dietary Goal for October~protein and journaling, calcium intake Personal Goal for October~ study daily and don't procrasinate with hmwk Date Banded~ 5/27/11 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~42 lbs.

164.8 yay! Just a tiny bit undee my goal! Sooo, Happy!!! Haven't weighted this since I was 21 yrs old. Every pound lost I feel a bit younger!

Great idea! Larry!

I changed my cal. Intake and protein intake and sugars. My cal. Are at set at 1000, during the week I try to eat between 800-900 and weekends I allow myself to hit 1000 cal. My sugars undr 20 g and protein 80 to 100. I guess it is different for everyone. I am pretty short 5'2 and pretty much average frame. If I workout I allow myself an extra protein shake.

@scout47, I have been type 2 diabetic for 11 yrs now and I too was in denial and kept on taking meds to work with my diabetes. I was always on again off again with my diet and exercise and kept on having health issues due to my weight and meds. This lapband procedure (even though I have not felt any restriction as of yet, has changed my mind thinking and my habits) I have had my gallbladder removed, hernias and panceritisis (sp?), bursitis, skin issues, foot and knee problems, and high blood pressure due to my weight...plus diabetes and all those medical issues never changed my actions. I too, was in denial and didn't realize it until now. I am very thankful to be able to get this chance to turn it around. To me lapband has been a blessing.... @larry congrats! I am so happy for you! I keep getting monitored and still working towards a goal of a A1C OF below 6. But, in time I know I will get there. I too was on all the same meds as you including high blood pressure pills and one day I realized I can't do this any more all the meds were making feel ill and not allowing me to lose weight and my endrocronolgist told me I had an option for lapband or be on insulin. I chose lapband of course. I am 39 yrs old and I want to see my kids grow up. While I was deciding to get lapband a few ppl I know or heard about died of diabetes complications some very young. One lady died early 60's and I found out she was blind for over 10 yrs before she died. That is when I chose lapband. I want to see my kids get married and I want to SEE my grand children one day. I don't want to be a burden to them. I love to hear succes stories! Thank u for sharing...

I am diabetic and got banded in May of this year. For some reason, my diabetes improved immediately after my surgery. I went from 10 pills a day to zero now. I pretty much stick to my diabetic diet but, I have totally eliminated all processed white foods, (no bread, no pasta, no rice, yes and no pizza) I have not had any since being banded. I have proteins shakes, beans, chicken, fish, and lite baby bel cheese for my protein intake. Before surgery I was almost at the point of having to be put on insulin and that was when I decided to have the lapband. Either die being fat, and diabetic taking shots evryday or choosing to be healthy and live longer. I am very happy with my decision and happy to not have to take meds anymore.

Good luck to you! I hope you feel better soon. So, far I just finished my 3 rd day of liquids and can't wait to eat mushy foods tomorrow. But, need to take it easy. I am feeling hunger papains today. Liquids just run thru me. I will see how tomorrow goes.