Crystalapril11

OMG to crazy I just was reading this book called "Skinny b***h" which I've had as a gift for a year and not touched. Its a wonderful read. It has made me take a 30 day challenge to commit to be a Vegan. I went shopping a Trader Joe's a vegan friendly store. I have been shopping there more and more lately. The food from Trader Joe's seems to go down much better. I had my band 5/10/11. Please keep me posted on the responses from your post. Very interested. Thanks Crystal

6 months out and loss of 51lbs

I listen to another member and started Biotin 5000mcg from Target in clear capsules. I've been taking it like a week. I can tell its helping and my energy is increasing too.

I eat 900-1300 cal a day. I try my best to stick with 1000 cal daily. Protein is 45-60 grams a day. I just started seriously working in exercise. I admit exercise is my weakness. I started out with stretching daily because my muscles are always very tight. I work as a phlebotomist on my feet almost 6-10 hours a day. So my muscles being so tight kills me. LOL

When were you banded?

My name is Crystal too Any who I have been stuck at 238 for 5wks straight. EWWWW But I am pushing the workouts now and measuring food in hopes to move that scale. And yes my clothes are fitting better.

Ok thanks deary

Never mind found it online

What is that?

I so can relate to your post. It sounds like me..

Go in the store and try them on first. Don't buy anything without it having your approval first. You worked hard to get to this point. Make it worth it. Feel good in what you wear. Good luck!

I was banded 5/10/2011 down 51lbs and stuck for the last 5wks. So I truely know where you are coming from. I keep looking for folks that were banded around the same time I was for advice.

I had the same problem until someone told me to push Biotin and Vitamin b12, and my protein intake. It works! I actually took a Zumba class Thursday and made it happen! Try these things and if I can help in any way hit me up with a email.

Congrads!

I was banded on 5/10/11 I have had 3 fill's. In Sept it was to tight and we had to take out .50cc I couldn't even keep water down. I think now though I could use a little my weight has stayed the same for 5wks now. But I do know this is s slow process for some. Starting exercising more and measuring food portions and pushing protein and vitamins. We will see. Have a great week everyone!

Congrads! It is a learning experience! Good though! Welcome

Name, real or screen~Crystal Age~34 Weight on December 1st~238.5 Goal weight for December 29th~230 Dietary goal for December~More protein Exercise goal for December~2xs a week Personal goal for December~Weight Loss Date banded~5/10/11 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~51lbs One thing that has improved with your health since banding~ Healthy Living, smaller portions, self conf

My husband's surgery was 4/30/11 down almost 100lbs. Mine was 5/10/11 down 51lbs.

Good luck it will WOW you! Congrads!!!

We can do this girl!!!

Where do u buy it? How does it taste?

I'm 6 months post op and stuck as well. I've been the same weight for like a month. I am not much of a exerciser but I do try to do something at least light weights and some cardio 2xs a week if not at the gym at home. I am been very tried a lot lately. No energy at all.

Good information I will try this sometime. I need to get on the right page in measuring my food.

You are not in this alone. We all face these challenges in which we can overcome. Shopping for some items for Thanksgiving dinner today was very hard. I use to be the one cooking for days putting out trays and trays of food. This is for sure different. But the reward is to come.

I'm new at the blogging. But I am 6mths post op. I am currently having the same issue right now. I am now trying to up my protein reading some post. Hope this helps