Glorii

Hey Ladies by the sound of it you have a had a great summer!! Im so jealous didn't take any vacation just worked this summer.

I have been doing ok my last fill was 2 much which was back in june I couldn't keep anything down ended up in the er for fluids until i got back to my dr the next morning they took all the fills out and found out I had close to 7cc in my band hmm no wonder I couldn't keep anything down. So Now im at 6cc and doing great. Although I have been kinda stressed out which my dr told my could make mne tighter and it has so my portions r even smaller now and I tend to get sick if I eat 2 fast. So when I feel super tight I drink a Protein Shake or Soup.< /span>

Also I wanted to ask if any1 else is dealing with the fact you see your clothes to big and you feel smaller but then I look in the mirror and I still see that fat chick. I dnt understand while i feel smaller and then when I go to see me smaller I don't see it. It's kinda frustrating and disappopinting....

Sorry It has been so long for me but I hope to hear from you guys soon.... Take Care

I'm glad to hear that you are feeling better and sorry you even went through that.

As far as knowing you've lost weight and not actually seeing it when you look in the mirror, I know the feeling. I go through that every day. I've had to buy new clothes and mentally I couldn't even find a way to buy a smaller size because I didn't think it would fit. Luckily, I have my sister and mom for support in that area. They are my new eyes since I can't see for myself. They tell me if something is too big and make me get it in a smaller size.

I read about this before and didn't think I would go through it but I guess it's true. lol They say that your brain doesn't process the weight loss as quickly as it happens so it takes a while for you to see your slimmer self. Try google'in it.. You aren't alone =D

Good luck ladies! Keep it up! <3

Wow! Glori that's AMAZING!!!! U should be super proud of urself!!!! 71 lbs!!!! U must be looking like a completely different person! And off of only 1 fill?! That's remarkable. No wonder u're ur doctor's shining patient!!!

I on the other hand, have slacked off the past month or so. It's not good. With the summer and activities, I put off working out which I know had made a huge difference with the amt of weight I lost in the beginning. So far I'm down 45 lbs. I know it's still a good amt but I wanted to be under 200 lbs at the six month mark. So it's disappointing. If I can make that extra 23 lbs happen in the next two weeks it'd be great, but I'll be a little torturous to aim that high.

I am at 6ccs now. Actually sitting at my doctor's office right now. But I don't think I want to get another fill today. I feel pretty great restriction at 6ccs, my portions are decently small and I stay satisfied for very many hours. I'm going to tell my doc to leave me as I am today. If I haven't gotten better results by next month then another full it'll be. I feel that once I get my behind in the gym, everything will rev up again.

Well good luck everyone! Would love to know how u all are doing!

WE GOT THIS!!!!!

You're doing great!! Don't feel so bad about the slack during the summer, I went to Puerto Rico for 3 weeks after my last post and I gained (AHHHH!!) I was pretty upset with myself but I couldn't help the food (SMH @ myself).. I'm back to hard work and getting rid of the extra weight which seems to be twice as hard to take off =[ Almost back to the weight I was before vacation.. 2 lbs to go.. Then I'm back on the road to real weightloss again. Before leaving my doctor and I discussed doing a little fill because he said that since everything is shrinking inside I might actually have some extra room between my band and stomach that I didn't have before. At this point, I think I might need that extra little bit.

I think once I get to 250 or under, I'll start the real gym workouts. My doctor suggested for me not to start sooner because I have arthritis and said the extra pressure on my bones and joints were not worth it since walking was doing the trick. Figure I start of slow and once I get under 200 (which is a ways away) I will work much harder at the gym. My arms definitely need the toning and if my belly would just continue to go down I'd be one happy person. I want to see a nice little hourglass figure going on over here lol

Hope you all continue to do as well as you have and better! Much love from me XoXoX

Hi Ladies!! Sorry I haven't been on much if at all.. Been super busy with everything and life.. I see you ladies are doing great (even if they're a few lapses here and there.. I have had them too lol) I'm glad to see you still come on occassionally. I will try harder. I have lost 71 lbs to date and have luckily only had 1 fill. My doctor is super glad with my progress. Until that first fill my weight loss wasn't much but my body got the message with that fill and is magically cooperating with me for once in my life. I am his most successful Lap Band patient to date and he continuously asks me what it is I'm doing. I do keep track of what I eat and what I do throughout the day aka keep it moving! I started dating someone after about 2 months from surgery and although it felt good, I felt I was kind of putting myself in the back burner again and I have a new motto.. "IT'S ALL ABOUT ME!!" lol Soo after that and him just being a complete ass.. I broke it off after about 2 months lol I'm dating someone new now but definitely taking it much slower and he's much sweeter!

My brother under went Gastric Bypass in May. He's doing awesome too.. Down about 80 lbs. It's kind of awesome because we do motivate each other and keep each other in check. We also share a doctor so he definitely sees the life style changes we have undergone. Other members in my family have also lost weight by making minor changes in their diets my doctor suggested. It's kind of great we made it a family thing.

Continue pushing forward ladies! You can do it and just remember that at the end of the day you're fabulous either way Hugs to all!!

Ughhh...Attempted going back to work this morning. Was feeling good n ready. That is until I started commuting. Went up a flight of stairs to catch the train n I had instant dizziness. And no, I don't believe it was due to my surgery. It was due to the dreaded 'woman monthly visit'. Ughhh....How horrific! It got progressively worse. As I got nearer, I got dizzier n dizzier. Then the nausea kicked in. Haven't even had nausea with the surgery! Finally had to call my supervisor as I was 10 minutes away n tell her I couldn't go in YET AGAIN. I could hardly get the words out I was having coldsweats and feeling completely faint. I tried to avoid scheduling my surgery around this time but I also wanted it ASAP so I couldn't put it off. Sorry if this is TMI, guys!

Girl, I know how you feel!!!! I accepted a job this morning because I was feeling good (I'm a substitute co-teacher).. After accepting.. I realized I got my monthly dreaded buddy.. Mind you I just got it on the 8th.. It's damn early!!! I felt worst and worst as the day progressed and unfortunately the only liquid meds I have is the oxicodone the doc gave me for the surgery but it puts me to sleep so I didn't even want to take it.. I'm glad I got home at 3 because I ran and took some.. Hope you feel better!! =D

Nicole' date=' u got it girl!!! Pastelitos all around--well, no not really! =\ Lol But yes, they are deelish! Can't wait till we get to the point where we can comforatably SHARE one. Lol

Glori, Pasta in the mushy/solid phase!!!! Oh please, pleeeease find out if and how that is possible! I think u might have just made my day with that news!!![/quote']

I'll take a pic of my booklet later and show you.. But I will ask my doc to double check on Monday..

I totally agree with you about rice im white but I love rice Pasta and bread lol. I have been searching the internet for a safe rice or safe Pasta. I came across some soy pasta it's worth a shot.

However we are all in the same boat and no what we can and can't have but your only human if you fell off we are here to help you get back on your bike and keeping going. We have to stick together not point out our mistakes. So Glori I thinking your doing great just keep your eye on the prize and we can do this. We will be able to have food again just a matter of time. You guys are going to have to make these "Pastelillos" for me they sound so yummy.......Keep it up!!!! No turning back!!!!!

Yea.. I sacrificied alot to be here.. As I'm sure you have and everyone else. I don't plan on really screwing it up over some cravings. As far as pasta goes though, my nutritional plan has pasta in the soft to solid stage.. Just has to be "overcooked". Lol.. I guess I'll be asking my doc more about everything when I see him Monday. =D I'll let you all know what he says.. =D

One of the reasons you are on liquids is to make sure where they stitched your band in heals. Even if you don't get stuck your stomach had to contract to digest the food. That makes the stomach work harder and you run the risk of popping a stitch. Which increases the likelihood of a slipped band later. Try and remember this the next time temptation calls.... Better said than done good luck

Well thanks for that info.. Makes sense.. To be honest nobody really explained that.. Luckily besides the little piece of scrumptious goodness, I haven't cheated.. Been on liquids and plan to until my doc says otherwise.

How far along are you in the process??

LOL at having sneaked in a pastelito.. I had a little tiny piece of a desert pastelillo with guayaba.. I couldn't help it either.. SOOO BAD but it tasted so good.. I think they all know we might cheat, it's human nature. But I felt bad after eating it and made sure to stay on track after it.. I live at home with 3 siblings and my parents and even though they have vowed (at least 3 of them) to stick it out with me, they really haven't. They eat all kinds of junk in front of me and I'm glad to say that the only cheat I had was that little piece of pastelillo with guayaba.. It could be much worst.

Guess we just have to be stronger.. I don't think I'll be cheating anymore. I swear I was just as worried it would get stuck or I'd get the mean runs or something. I don't know if I'm more scared now that nothing happened. Oh and I heard you shouldn't eat rice, Pasta or bread but I'm gonna have to change that because I'm Puerto Rican and umm yea that's like one major food group.. Small quantities well chewed should work.. I can't live forever without some rice! lol

Hi guys.. I had my lap band surgery on 3/21/12. It went well! I was actually a little worried but really excited. I still feel a bit soar but I do walk around a lot and I have begun laying on my belly. I think I'll be going back to one of my jobs tomorrow. I luckily have not had an issue with gas which I heard is HORRIBLE! So I'm kinda glad about that. I have about 28 oz of Protein shakes a day (50 grams of protein). I drink GNC's pre-made chocolate shake. Taste the best so far. I also eat sugar free Jello, no sugar added all natural fruit juice and popsicles, broth and as much Water as I can. So far I've taken everything pretty good and I have started taking in some pureed foods. I have my follow up with my doctor next Monday.

I'm glad I found a few other people who have gotten banded around the same time. Hope you all continue to do great! Good luck!