Erika78

Hey September Bandsters, I haven't been on for a long time. Life has been crazy, between working full time and two kids and don't forget a fiancee and house and........ LOL!!!!!! I was doing so good but I have hit some plateaus and of course am stuck in one now. I know I haven't been exercising like I should--having a hard time finding the time. I have had two fills and after this last one, the weight isn't coming off and I had a couple of stuck episodes. I know I was eating too fast, since I am always rushing around. I only have about 1000 calories a day, so I know I am not eating too much. I am hungry ALOT This just gets frustrating! Hoping everyone is doing good! I hope next time I log on I can tell you things are better. Wishing warmer weather comes quicker so I can get outside and get moving! Keep up the good work!

I hit a plateau again--very frustrating!! I know that weight is coming off, but I don't understand why all of a sudden it stops. Grrrrr My portions had grown because I stopped measuring, but thats when the most weight came off. Very confusing Well I have gotten back on track but now this plateau.

I will admit too, I weigh myself everyday! Unfortunatey my scale at home is about 5 pounds less than the doctor's office. Well its a good thing mine at home is saying less-lol I know the scale is going to change everyday, but I guess I have a little OCD, I just have to

Oh, I know exactly what you are talking about. Its not the same as it was right after surgery cause of that gas they put in. This is after you are done eating or during and these burps come from the pit of your stomach. I sound like a man--not cute. I am thinking its a sign from my body telling me that its had enough. I don't really know

I had my first fill today too under fluro. Very weird Keeping my fingers crossed that this jump starts weight loss again, cause it had really slowed down and I am disappointed. liquid diet today for me too. Thank the Lord its only for one day. Good luck

Had my first fill today. Down another 2 pounds for a total of 23. I was banded on 9/29. The fill was under flouroscopy. It didn't hurt but was just weird feeling. The Dr. put Fluid in but had to remove some when the xray showed that nasty contrast didn't want to go down. I have to admit that I am really happy the weight is coming off, but I really thought it would come off quicker. It is very frustrating to only hear 2 pounds when you have been following the "diet" to a T Sorry just needed to vent, kinda aggrevated today!! Liquids today isn't helping with the hunger either. Wishing all of us continued success in this LONG journey with many bumps in the road.

Hope you feel better!!!!!

I was banded on Sept.29 and I am having my first fill on Nov. 8th. I have been slacking on drinking the Protein shakes--I hate them. I am only getting in about 6-8 Tablespoons of food. Mostly protein and then maybe a vegetable. I usually only eat 3 meals a day, maybe a sugar free popsicle at night. I was wondering if anyone has a problem getting cold things down. I was having TONS of pain in my chest and figured out it was the cold Water I was drinking. I have now switched to room temp. water but I am dying for ice cold water. Thanks, Erika

One week since surgery! I thought I would be feeling much better but not really what I was expecting. I did way too much today and is suffering cause my left side hurts to move! I have progressed to pureed food. What a wonderful feeling not to be on only liquids. I don't know if everyone else experiences this, but anytime I eat something I have to burp and I mean burp--loud and long. On the positive side between the one week pre-op diet and the week after surgery on liquids as of yesterday I am down 16 lbs---Yeah!!!!!!!!

The berry is pretty good. Mixed with Water its more like a juice. I am getting tired of the sweetness of some of them. Who would have thought,lol.

I have been on this pre-surgical diet since last thurs. Surgery tomorrow and then a week of liquids. Refried beans with cheese sounds sooooo good and I am not even crazy about beans!!! LOL I am getting nervous about having surgery tomorrow. I still have to pack my bag for the hospital. Thinking good thoughts I love hearing about everyones stories, Thank You All September Bandsters--Looking forward to seeing you guys on the other side. Erika

I always say the same thing. I am not diabetic so why all the sugar free things. I am assuming its the calories too. I have to say all this sugar free stuff tends to give me a headache. Does this happen to anyone else?

I bought sample sizes of quite a few! I go to a nutrition shop close to my doctors office and the people there are great I tried Syntrax nectar in the peach flavor and mixed it with 8oz of water--Terrible. It didn't mix well and had a very strong flavor. My doctor only wants 100 % pure whey Protein isolate-no blends or from concentrated. It limits a lot and I found them to be more expensive. I am trying Dymatize ISO-100 in Gourmet berry today for lunch, I will let you know how it is Erika

I found a site for weight loss recipes. It is www.skinnytaste.com!! They also list the serving size, with calories, fat and protein, which helps. I started the pre-surg diet today so a cheeseburger sounds delicious. But I will stick to protein shakes and raw veggies--cheeseburger still sounds better-lol. Glad you are feeling better!

Thanks!!! I started the pre-surg diet today. So far so good! I am so happy to hear your surgery went well