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cleesscruggs, I don't know if you were asking that question to the original poster or me....... I set a daily calorie goal on MyFitnessPal, and I try to avoid carbs as much as possible. bread and sweets are a trigger food for me, so I choose not
to bring them in the house. Most of the time, the band helps me with portion size and no hunger inbetween meals.....exactly what it's supposed to do. Best Wishes!

I was also banded in 2012 lost 90 and gained 25 back from stress eating. Need to get 50 off but no motivation. I'm the type of person that if I fail I have a hard time getting back up. Carbs are my downfall. Do you count calories and carbs or just go by what your band lets you do.

Brad what an awesome post!! You hit the nail on the head with that one. I hope everyone on this site has the chance to read this.
This is the exact routine I am doing this time around. I have noticed my scale is going down ever so slowly but the inches are flying off. I'm looking more fit than ever and I'm only 3 weeks in.
Blessings!
PS, I'm going to sticky this thread. I think it has some wonderful information attached.

As I stated at the very beginning, I fully realize the band doesn't work for some people. This is a fact, there are people who the band doesn't work for by no fault of their own. However, the majority of people who gripe and moan about gaining weight and the band not working it's because of their mistakes. Simple as that.
As for the person who posted about eating bites the size of a grain of rice. If you look at the pic, it's not the size of a grain of rice. However, yes it is small. Call me crazy but I'd rather be able to eat anything I want without PBing or sliming and still lose over 90 pounds than eating bigger bites, not losing, and not being able to eat what I want. If small bites is what it takes for me to achieve those things, I'm more than happy to take the tiny bites.

Wow, some great ideas and encouragements plus a great song! I am going to do all three. Missy God Bless you! I do need to think of me. For some reason I grew up thinking everyone was more important then me. We were taught to look out for others and do for others. I need to learn all over again that no one in my family can take care of me but me. Thanks for all the inspiration!

Wow, some great ideas and encouragements plus a great song! I am going to do all three. Missy God Bless you! I do need to think of me. For some reason I grew up thinking everyone was more important then me. We were taught to look out for others and do for others. I need to learn all over again that no one in my family can take care of me but me. Thanks for all the inspiration!

I'm sorry you're having such an awful time. I don't know what will work for you, but I can share what worked for me.
Between April 1st and June 1st this year, so just a couple months time span, I had my life crash down around me. First my gallbladder had to be removed, then my grandma died, then I had a tummy tuck/hernia repair, then my uncle died, and then I almost died from life threatening blood clots in both legs. All this also triggered a major Multiple Sclerosis exacerbation for me, too. (yes I have MS) My stress level couldn't have been higher.
Yet despite two deaths, two surgeries, and almost dying I still managed to lose weight during all this hell.
The way I did it is by remembering that someday, all this would be over and I'd still have to live my life. I knew if I allowed myself to gain weight I'd be that much more miserable and feel even worse. I also thought about things like how proud my grandma was of me for losing weight before died, and if she looked down and saw me gaining out of grief for her, she would be devastated. I focused on my kids and not wanting to make things even harder on them. I thought about the fact I'm healthier when I weigh less, and the last thing my family needed on top of all the crap we were already dealing with was to worry more about my health if my weight climbed.
So, I stayed on track and lost. I kept Protein bars in my purse so I could eat when at wakes. When I was in the ICU, I actually made them bring me an Ensure Protein shake with every meal so if the meal they served me wasn't healthy I'd have a good alternative. I made sure at home all the "comfort foods" I'd normally binge on were out of the house so my only food options were healthy ones. It wasn't easy but it worked.
You have to find the inspiration and the motive that works for you.
Best wishes.

So really sorry you are having a rough time. while i was reading your letter i was ready for you to say you gained all your weight back. you gained 22 lbs. it would be very hard to plan and execute that plan while dealing with all you are. the only advice i can give you is that you being unhealthy will not help anyone. they all need you to be healthy have energy and be strong. a tough order i know. perhaps dealing properly with your band will help you be strong because you will be feeling good about yourself. choose food wisely and when you can't, eat in moderation. God Bless you and your family.

Just try to remember why YOU started this journey and where YOU want to be later My suggestion is just a suggestion is just try to jump back on the band wagon and start with the pre op diet then gradually go back to normal maybe this will help also while u are being upset and worrying remember ur band may get a bit tight , so while your taking care of everbody , remember to take time and care for your self , we do tend to forget to take care of us , but we are no good to any one if we don't , so try repeating that silently to your self and I hope things get better for your life , like I said just a suggestion good luck.

i have no words except i am sorry to read of your struggles...the others offered great advice/hope and encouragement..i will merely offer you a song..please listen and let it sink in....let yourself shine Gf

Well I just wanted to get some feedback from people that are having a rough year. I know this might not be a good excuse for gaining weight but I've had a heck of a year when it comes to taking care of me. I did great the first year losing 85 lbs. I went to the gym regularly and was toned and looking good. Well my 5 year old granddaughter had a simple outpatient surgery that went wrong and spend 2 months in the hospital fighting for her life. Her being the light of our lives almost did me and my husband in. During this time I was gaining weight like crazy. I also didn't go to the gym anymore my days were spent watching other grandchildren so my son and his wife could be at the hospital or us at the hospital. To make a long story short my granddaughter is getting better each day and Ive tried to get back on track to lose the 22 lbs I gained. I got a fill so I now have 8 cc's in my band, which I think is a lot, but I am constantly hungry and can eat like I don't have a band. Yesterday I get the new from my sister she has breast cancer and it is not good. I will be going thru a lot to be with her during this stage of her life. My questions is HELP!! Someone please give me some advise on how I'm going to keep my weight off and take care of me during this time of my life.

Can I just say something here? I think you have done an AMAZING job... 85lbs is nothing to beat yourself up over.... I think if you set lower goals you'll be happy when you exceed them but if you set a goal that is a high goal if you don't reach it you feel like a failure ... now I know I haven't got my band yet but I have dieted all my life so I do know the goal setting and failing feeling. Also everyone's body is different if you have less to lose the others than yes your loss will come slowly.... and try measuring yourself sometimes it's not all in the lbs but in the inches as well... I think you have done amazing and you should be celebrating your success not beating yourself up!!!!

I'm April 8th also! I had a dream last night about being on the OR table and not being able to breath. Kinda scary but it's just a dream! But I had all of my preop testing yesterday. So lets get this show on the road!!!

I am interested in a reply of the April bandsters from 2012. I am down 85 lbs. I am really beating myself up because my anniversary date is April 6th and I was hoping for 100 lb loss. Can I hear from the April bandsters and your weight loss so I can put my 85 lbs in perspective. Is it normal or am I falling behind.
Thanks
Cindy

Wow just read this, I'm going to try this. Thx

Wow good for you Tracy, I finally got out of that plateau and lost 5 lbs the past 3 weeks. So happy now time to get moving and reach my goals!

Well October 5th will be 6 months and down 62 lbs!

Yes my clothes are loose and that is a good thing!

How do they find out your band has slipped?

You generally need a day of liquids and a day of mushies to let the inflammation around your band/stomach subside. It is swollen after the injection of Fluid. It's just easier on your insides to gradually work your way back to solids after a couple of days.

Hi I am a Christian and am glad to find the Christian banisters, anyone using myfitnesspal so I can friend you. I need some ideas on how everyone is eating. I'm getting bored with my routine.
In Christ
Cindy

Another question for our April Bandsters. Today is my 3 month anniversary since surgery and I am down 44 lbs BUT I've only had one fill in May and my Dr won't fill me anymore until I stop losing weight but I will take care of that when I feel I need to talk to him about it. My question is 44 lbs is great but is anyone having trouble getting rid of the belly fat. My stomach is always bloated and gassy plus of course I can't go to the bathroom without Milk of Mag plus alot of watermelon. Still my stomach is so fat and has not went down. My face and chest you can really tell and I am seeing my kneecaps again but what am I doing wrong when it comes to my tummy. I work out every other day in my pool and do a vigorous work out!! Any suggestions on this stomach of mine that still feels as gassy as the day of surgery!!

im eating just over 1200 a day and im not walking or exercising.. just around the house and im losing but its slow. i dont mind that though. it suits me well. im having another fill next week. im noticing that my meals are slightly increasing in size though.. next weeks fill should nip that in the bud. i expect to have to go onto liquids and mushies for about ten days afterwoods. im very touchy after a fill.

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