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Banded 3/2812. Down 37 pounds!! Yay! Lately been struggling with food choices but still managing to exercise and follow protein first. How are my March Bandsters progress coming along?

I have only had 1 fill so far. 0.75 cc's. How will I know what is too tight?

At 195 I would say no unless you have obesity related health problems. But you can work that out, I wish I started at 195!!

A coworker of mines told me she heard on the news that Lap-Band adjustments are causing death and complications with the band? Has anyone else heard this. I have 3.75 CCs in a standard 10cc band. No restriction but down 34 pounds since surgery 3/28/12.

How did it go? My first fill is on Thursday. Cant wait!! Been banded since 3/28/12.

I am 20 pounds away from my first short term goal to be under 200 pounds! It seems like the weight loss is slowing down. Been banded going on 10 weeks tommorow and no fill. I lost 31 pounds so far. Maybe the fill will help since I have been eating rice again and snacking. Help any advice Fellow Bandsters?

Hey guys. Been banded since 3/28. I have lost 29-30 pounds total, But I have been stuck here for 2 weeks!! I havent had a fill yet and still dont eat much and although since I have been back to work havent been hitting the gym but I do walk 5 days a week for 45 min to one hour. Do I need to increase my cardio or get a fill? I am beginning to get very discouraged. Help!!

1. How long have you been banded? 3/28/12 2. How much weight did want to lose? 100 pounds 3. How much weight have you lost? 30 pounds 4. How happy are you that you have been banded: scale of 1-10 (1 being regretful, 10 being elated) 8 And this is with being banded only 2 months with no fill yet. I love how it has been controlling me when I may get off track. Great for me!!

I ask this because yesterday I had a get together and one of my coworkers said a comment that has had me crying since. She said " I remember when you first started the job you were skinny, And I heard you were even skinnier before that. Then the next time I saw you after you had your daughter I was like Nooo that can't be Nicole. I couldnt believe it". I have been feeling like crap since. I notice since surgery anything someone says about my weight sends me to tears or feeling bad the whole day. Is this normal?

I ask this because yesterday I had a get together and one of my coworkers said a comment that has had me crying since. She said " I remember when you first started the job you were skinny, And I heard you were even skinnier before that. Then the next time I saw you after you had your daughter I was like Nooo that can't be Nicole. I couldnt believe it". I have been feeling like crap since. I notice since surgery anything someone says about my weight sends me to tears or feeling bad the whole day. Is this normal?

Hey Bandsters..Do you guys think we should be banded forever or at some point should we take it out? What happens when we get in our older age will the band cause us problems or is it meant to stay in for the rest of our lives? I shouldve asked my doctor this but I didnt really think of it till I just had a debate with a close friend of mines. She said if I cant lose weight without the band if I didnt have it I will regain all my weight without it. What is your opinion?

Hey guys. I have been banded since 3/28/12. I am getting my first fill on 5/24. I am so nervous since I see on here alot of people have problems with their band once they start getting fills. What are some ways to prevent these issues and what would be a good amount of cc's to begin with? I don't want to be super tight since my surgeon is far away.

Hey guys.. So I had my surgery 3/28. I am down 23 pounds so far! However, I am noticing I have no restriction and am getting hungrier more often like every 2-3 hours. I am still trying to eat every 4 hours but I find myself snacking a little. I also feel like my weight loss is slowing down. Idk if its because this week I got my menstrual but I feel very sad. Do I need a fill or is this normal?

I am newly banded. My surgery was on 3/28. Down 20 pounds so far. I had a one week pre-op diet. I am dying to lose these last 30 pounds then I will meet my short term goal of 200 pounds. Experienced bandsters, How long did it take you guys to lose 30 pounds post op? Mind you I only eat 500-800 calories daily if that and I make sure I incorporate cardio into my day every day for at least 30 minutes. Some days 60 minutes.

GasX strips or Extra strength Gas x tabs..Try walking around

Need some opinions.. Anyone 5'4? If so what is your goal weight. Mines is 160 but I am thinking that may be too high.. I would love to be a size 9/10 again.

Hey guys. I am nowhere near my goal probably like 70 pounds away lol but would definitely consider getting this procedure done. I hear they freeze away the fat and it doesn't involve surgery or downtime. They call it "lunchtime lipo". Definitely an option once I get to my goal weight. Anyone do this procedure?

Hey guys..Just wanted to share with you guys I bought Jackie Warner's Workout DVD from Amazon. What a great workout!! It has 3 20-minute segments that focus on Upper Body, Core and Lower Body with a combination of cardio. The segments go by pretty fast and you really feel the burn. Great timesaving workout when putting my daughter to bed. Highly recommend it !!

Hey Guys! I am 5 weeks post op and am down 20 pounds!! I started at 250 on the surgery date and today at my visit I am 230!! I am happy and decided not to get a fill this time. Only thing I am worried about is will my weight loss slow down now since I didnt get a fill? I workout almost everyday 30-45 minutes of cardio and I swear by Jackie Warner fitness videos and Wii fit. I am hoping to reach Onderland by July. What are your thoughts on skipping fills?

How many pounds did you guys lose before you saw a noticable difference in yourself? I am 5'4 233 currently. I started at 252. My surgery was on 3/28/12.

Hey guys..I know I know.. I posted on here about a week ago that I didn't think I needed a fill but this week no weight loss! Even with working out 5 times a week. I did have some slip ups this week such as sushi ( california roll) half of an avocado burger from Chili's and an egg,cheese,turkey meat on wheat toast even though I couldn't finish it all. This is the first time since surgery I was able to get these foods in. I feel like such a loser and am wondering is this an indicator I should get my first fill on my next visit which is Thursday. I will be 5 weeks post op by then.

Hey guys. My surgery date was 3/28/12. My starting weight was 252 pounds. I am now 233. On 3/8 I was 245. I was binge eating the weeks coming up to the surgery. I only had to do one week pre-op liquid diet. I have been doing well as far as getting in all my protein, watching what I eat and exercising 30-45 minutes of cardio at least 5 times a week. However, this last week I didnt lose!! Also even though the numbers say I have lost, I don't see any noticable difference in my appearance. Some clothes fit a little bit looser but I am still in my same size 20 pants or 1x shirts. I am starting to feel very depressed about this. Am I rushing things a bit or is this a normal feeling?

Hey I need advice. I am 4 weeks post op. I am now up to eating around a cup of food at each sitting. I can eat pretty much whatever. No stuck episodes or sliming or pain. I definitely watch what I eat, stay away from carbs,no red meat, soda etc. Mainly Herbalife shakes, fruit smoothies, soups, beans and now salad since I am off mushies. I am losing around 2-3 pounds weekly. I eat three meals a day and work out 4 times a week doing 30-45 minutes of cardio. Should I get my first fill? I am scared of complications because I notice I hear people start having problems with their band once it starts getting filled. Please reply I need advice.

Hey guys. I am 4 weeks post op and have been losing around 2-3 pounds a week. So I am down a total 17 pounds so far. I am finally eating regular foods now and found a great pasta substitute. Its called Tofu Shiritaki noodles. It is completely guilt free. It costs around 1.99 per pack and you get 2 servings out of each pack. It was great last night with light pasta sauce and fat free ricotta cheese. Tastes just like spagetti for my pasta lovers! Just thought I would share....

As I am reading more posts on this site, Do you not begin to lose weight unless you have restriction or does it depend on the person? I feel like I have no physical restriction right now and I am 3 weeks post op yet I am still not able to eat nearly as much as I used to. Can I still lose weight without a fill?