transforming jlaroux

What a great article!

I know its hard! I remember well. I ate a lot of greek yogurt, protein drinks and shakes, a variety of soups, jello and pudding( both w added protein). I splurged a bit on the soup and didnt just get cans. I bought premade soups, which are far more pleasing when all you can do is liquid! Keep up the good work with following the rules! Its so very important.

I am 15 months out and i srill have some pain when i do strnuous exercise. The port is sewn into the muscle. It takes a long time to heal. I talked to my doc about it, and he said what i experience is normal. It used to happen more frequently, now its MAYBE. Monthly. Congrats on being on the losers bench!!

I always get stuck on salad, but if i eat baby spinach in place of lettuce, i dont get stuck.

I have lost 103 pounds and now Ive walked a warrior dash, am training for a 5k and have 2 more races scheduled for tge year. Im wearing a 14(from a 26), i just had a photo shoot done because Um being highlighted at my bariatric clinic because Ive been so successful, and IM HAPPY!!

I have 9.5cc in my 14cc band. I have lost 103 pounds since 5/24/11. But my loss has never been consistent. Ill lose big one week and be stuck for a couple weeks. Its frustrating, but not enough to give up!!!

Yeah, it doesnt hurt or anything!

I had to pb out the car today, at a stoplight. Of course Im in the middle of expelling the offender, and the light changes, so my partner is like, come on, hurry up!" as if.... Lol

Yup, this is very nornal. My doc explained that as you sleep, fluid pools around the band(think how tight your jewelry is in the morning), and as you move around the fluid redistributes itself.

So to answer your question, yes, welcome to bandster hell. Its the time b4 you have restriction.

I was banded on 5/24/11 and I have lost 103 pounds. Congratulations to all on your losses! This is such a wonderful group to belong to!!!

My doc said its because fliud settles around the band overnight, and it causes it to be tighter. As we move around thru the day, so does the fluid. I drink coffee brfore eating breakfast, and only room temp water later. No worries, this is quite the norm.

I cannot eat bread, unless its toasted. Rice and potatoes leave an unpleasant feeling and Pasta, i only eat dreamfields. Mind you... I choose not to eat those foods because they make me feel horrible. Do i eat other sliders( chips, ice cream, cookies) yes. But i only eat a small amount. I try to not feel guilty for what some may call cheating. I no longer cheat, cause im not dieting. My lifestyle has changed and withbit the way i think. As of yesterday, im diwn 100 pounds and this is how i did it.

I just had a bew one done about a month ago. I told the artist my concerns. Sge said the only time ur ink will change is if you gain weight. It doesnt get distorted from weight loss!

I get the huccups as my signal to stop eating.

And WALK! its the best thing!

I was banded in May and Im down 95 pounds. I have 60 more to go!!! One thing I have learned is that this is a deeply personal journey. That being said, I have 10cc in a 14 cc band. Im tight, but only fir a time until i need anothetr fill because The amount of food slowly creeps up on me, and i go for a fill.

Make sure you are drinking between meals. Also after you eat go find something to do!

Make sure you are drinking between meals. Also after you eat go find something to do!

Any soups, yogurts, jello, protein shakes are good!

I am over a year out and still get the occassional reminder of my ports location! Less and less frequently, but it still occurs!

I have lost 96 pounds. My short term goal is 100 pounds, rewarded by my first pedicure!

29%

I am just about 13 months out and have lost 96 pounds. You are doing fine! Slow and easy. I still have 50-60 pounds i want to lose. Realize the band is a tool and a lifestyle change. It will b there for you. Its adjustable, sometimes you'll lose faster than others. I was on a plateau fir 2 months! Then in 1 week, i lost 4 pounds! Crazy!!!

Thanks! I'm Already planning next years races... A dirty girl and a warrior dash!