Skyvic

Just started jogging and walking less to begin training for a Moab Utah 5k not sure best way to start learning how to do this. Any pointers will help.

I'm a Director of a childcare center/preschool with 18 staff and 90 children 4 weeks to 5 years. I'm pretty interactive with the children and staff. But not too physically demanding besides lifting kiddos. I took one week off and worked three half days. I took it slow the first month and did not concern myself with weight loss but more healing and following the eating plan.

My surgeon suggests no food or liquid five hours before fill. Then full liquids for a total of three days. I begin to have a hearty Soup on that third evening meal. It gives my stomach time to get used to adjustment and messing with stomach....but it also jump starts my weight loss.

I have also played the slow race...this turtle has lost 84 pounds...size 24-26 Pre-surgery and I'm now just creeping into a size 12. I was banded Dec 21, 2010. I do have insurance and I chose to go slower with small fills. My last fill was in April. My next fill is on August 1st... I'm currently at 5.5cc. My surgeon really listens to me and helps me understand the red zone/green zone, and with that, he has hesitated on my last fill, for which I am glad he did not fill me. It takes a good surgeon to listen, assess, and make decisions based on my words, feelings, signals, etc. this time I know he will fill me. I'm not concerned about restriction. I do want to be able to eat my cup of food without getting hungry until my next meal.

Thank you, I will look into that. In pretty excited to start this. I walked, jogged, walked...hips and legs hurt today but I really want to succeed.

Final straw, having to hold on to bed edge when waking up because my feet hurt so bad from working all day on them and getting off the floor after working with preschool children...I waddled.

Most importantly is to eat that Protein and veggies first. Make sure you ate getting 60 Grams protein which helps with hunger issues. Look for cool sugar free recipes. I don't deny myself something if I crave it but just know your journey may be slower. I go through dips where I eat healthy and have slip ups, this is called life...but I am really trying to make a healthy choice because I know it will benefit me:) good luck, I have about 30-35 pounds to goal.

Same extreme tired recently. I will make sure my Iron intake is good, make sure you are taking your Vitamins. I get so sleepy. I also up my Protein, and my band fills tighter probably Water retention. It seems to be more pronounced since surgery. I try to take an early morning walk if I don't workout ( I change my workouts a bit to help with tiredness and of course I try a late afternoon catnap)

Can I ask what side affects topomax gave you?

See if you can get a prescription of Zofran ( for tummy) from your doc...it comes in handy with flu, upset stomach, food poisoning after affects, etc.

I'm not there yet only lost 83 pounds. But only? Hey I'm pretty proud that I took off 10 years of weight in 15 months.. We just have to remember that this is a journey that may take more time than we wish for. It also will take more time to change lifetime habits we have acquired. We can do this band people!!!! Our support, positive encouragement, advisement of best practices of lapband are crucial for our success!! Moving our bodies and changing our lifestyle will make a difference...I'm pusing for that 100 pounds off!

The giant ball makes an work fun and without so much pain. I use the ball for sit ups in every ab workout as part of combination.

Prefer? Sorry confused. I prefer Marzettis pomegranate vinaigrette dressing on salad with spinach leaves, pecans, a few dried cranberries, and low fat feta cheese crumbles. This is almost duplicate of the Wendy's chicken salad. I love this!!!!

30.00 co pay for office visit with fill.

First, how post op are you and have you had a fill? Are you getting your Protein in? Chewing carefully and small bites? You may need to check with your doctor or nutritionist to get help. Sounds like you are physically hungry. I know my tummy makes crazy sounds at times:)

Banded 2010 (Dec). It seems everyday is different. Normally I cannot eat breakfast early. I can occasionally have an egg with chopped ham. But now that I'm at 5.5cc for me, oatmeal, cream of wheat, cottage cheese with mixed yogurt and granola is my style. I can't do bread at all, maybe a small baby bite of whole grain toast...but not my preference as I risk a stick with bread. About a cup each meal.

You know it felt wonderful and he is proud of me but told me he loves me no matter what size...but about that fat lady suit, I do still see fat me in the mirror. Should I go to see a psychiatrist? I know I'm smaller (large 12) but I still see a 24 size. Ill even shop in larger section first and then realize I'm not there. I'm still trying to spot exercise. I'm learning to love myself again and am no longer a quantity eater...thank you band!!!!

My husband calls me from work yesterday and says, "I thought I would tell you that Bill ( husband's best friend) was at the grocery store the other day and he thinks he saw you wanted to say hi, but wasn't sure it was you...how much weight has she lost? She was unrecognizable." Ok it has been one year since he has seen me. Made my day and I guess I'm realizing that I have changed my body! ( his sister is heavy he is kind about the weight issues)

Yep and it's strange that not necessarily food coming up...it's the saliva that helps the food go down and when you ate stuck si is all that snot:) I hate stuck issues and try to avoid those events... But it can happen. It's a great reminder to chew smaller bites, take your time, and slow down:)

Be patient and take the journey in stride. When you begin to get your fills you will be in the green zone at some point in which you will get some regular weight loss. It does take time, just as it did when you gained it but a tad bit faster! I saw more weight loss at the beginning of my second year with a total of 83-84 pounds. I still have a good 35-40 pounds to hit goal.

Very nice and well said.

Yay!!! I was a 46 DD now I'm at a 38 DD ( but the way my bras are now fitting it's time to think about a 38 D!!!)

I never thought I could get through a meal without a drink, but it is something that you get used to. I have had a sip before a meal comes out...but because we are only getting a cup of food, I sacrifice the liquid!!!!! I do drink plenty of Water between meals:)

No way! After my second fill I took a small bite of a toasted bagel with cream cheese. I got stuck and has pain...I don't know what I was thinking. Bread, pizza crust, muffins, and doughnuts are just not an option for me physically and...after the incident it is an issue emotionally.