Skyvic

I worry about dehydration. Nutritionist says we need more liquid with heat and excercise. I've had same issues too. Just light headed...she said to try ice Water with a small amount of orange juice.

This thread hit home for me...to fill or not to fill. It's crazy because I am scheduled for a fill next week. But today I could hardly get anything down. It's hot outside and I don't think I'm as hydrated as I should be. I'm working out five days a week, getting muscle tone, but no drop on scale. Very frustrating. I guess I want to see something change. I'm scared to get the fill in the idea that I could get too restricted. Does it mean I go back to more liquids, Soups, etc? Or maintain a slow plateau, continue workouts and take the slow boat? Help me!!!!

Stair climber....the kind that looks like an escalator with about five steps. If u go slow, tighten your buns as you step, it works legs and butt. I do about 20-25 minutes to music and headphones. You burn a lot of calories and sweat! I feel like I get a great workout.

Thank you...looks like I'll just work on the old fashion exercise until I hit goal. I have a good 50 pounds to go.

Yay!!!!

I know the feeling but I was at a plateau with fills. The first two weeks of gym are hell if you go that route. After those two weeks, something happens, your mind will crave the weight loss and renewed energy. My gym is close and I go from 8:30-9:30 for a quick power workout and cardio. I hated it at first...stair climbers have tightened my butt and legs and made my heart stronger. It's a live hate relationship:()

It's a huge reality check and even more so once you have the band and begin your weight loss journey. You won't regret it, just know it will change your lifestyle and mindset about food, fitness, and oh yes...new clothes!!!

Wow same feelings. In at 5.5 cc in 10 band but everyone is different. I don't know whether to get fill or not because it is hit or miss on how restricted I feel. Different times of day, hour, week, month. I'm down 82 pounds but at plateau and really exercising. I know a little restriction is ok but throwing up is not what doctor wants. With all the rules, we just have to make sure we have small bites, good chewing, eat slow. These I must work on. It's tricky and I question this all the time but love my band (12/10) I chose to take the slow route with many small gradual fills. Size 24 to an almost size 12:)

Has anyone heard of this freezing fat which is non surgical. Let me know your thoughts, just heard about it a few days ago.

Check your Iron levels and Protein intake. I work out at 8:30 pm 3-4 nights at gym or go for long walks same time or early morning. You might want to try GNC recovery Protein shakes,too. I always feel better once I get in routine of working out. Hang in there!

I think the heat may have some play in our bands among with hydration issues. Laing down also makes my band tighter. It's 98 degrees in western Colorado earlier today, I'm also ready to start my period. So you can only imagine that my band and body isn't feeling great. Today I has a cup of coffee, white chicken chili, three tortilla chips, and a small bowl of frozen yogurt. For dinner...I just don't feel like eating. I had a bite of gouda cheese and lots of crystal light...not a great menu today. Tomorrow I'll do Protein drink and a brisk walk really early....ugghhhhhh. I don't Luke this "dry" heat...still hot!

I drink 1-2 cups of coffee. My stomach does fine. Nutritionist says 1 cup fine and to add nonfat milk powdered or to add Protein drink as creamer....I still like the International Hershey's creamer (my downfall but I'm ok with this for now). If I feel that this is a stumbling block, then I will take it out of my daily routine. As it gets hotter outside, I'll probably get away from the coffee...I try to drink more Water too.

I did not take very many pics of myself. Lots of family trips without my body in them...maybe just my face only hiding behind my kids and husband. I to ally have a full body on Facebook as a friend pointed out the other day. But how could I have let myself get this far...and why. I am so scared to fail.

I think every one may have different sticks...I can't do any bread. I really get stuck on corn. Over mediu eggs won't work...poached will. Toasted bruschetta slowly fine. No yeasty or soft dough stuff. A cupcake eaten very slowly once in a while. Iceberg lettuce difficult, leafy lettuce goes down easier. Dry chicken yuck, drumstick dark meat fine. I need moist not dry meats. Filet mignon fine, rib eye not:( every day is different depends on time of day, how fast I eat, size of bites, and chews.

Don't regret!!! I list more this second year than the first 267...now I'm 187! Don't give up you still have fill adjustments you have much time to take this journey before regretting.

Oh my gosh glad you posted!!! I have a dental cleaning at 1:00pm tomorrow...right after lunch...guess I'll go with a Protein shake!!!!

I loaded my favorite music and that seems to help me get through walking and stair climber. The excercise really tightens and tones, finally weight is dropping!

Monday-Water aerobics and walk 4 miles Tuesday-abs on excercise ball weights for waist widdle, arms and chest circuit, stair climber 20 min Wed-abs, circuit training legs, stair climber 20 min Thurs-Pilates, walk 4 miles Friday-Zumba or circuit shoulders, chest Sat- walk 4 miles or hike , opt swim Sun-walk 4 miles or abs and stair climb. Excercise definitely speeds the weight loss I am finally seeing the scales and sizes drop!!!!

It gets easier but you have to pace yourself and baby steps are okay!!!! It took me time before the weight came off and as the scale drops I'm more inspired to excercise now more than ever!!!!! It gets addictive in a way because food us not the focus in your head after getting banded. As you get fills, you really have to focus your energy on getting healthy.

I can only say that I was still sedentary the first year because I was still heavy. About the time I hit 203 from 267, I began to get the inspiration to go walking. Then I added one day of Water aerobics, then I joined a gym for three power workouts, when I saw the scale drop to 188...I realized I should have started much earlier. The one advice I can give. However, you will do it when you are ready. Good luck:)

I can't really eat sandwiches, wraps, dry chicken, and some meats or stringy cheese...or I will slime. I have a 5.5cc in 10cc band. I feel in green zone losing slowly (20 pounds since February) total 82 pounds. I wish I could eat breads but I think our band or atleast for me is a good signal not to. I've had those episodes on a bunless boca burger. I've learned some of these things the hard way plus chewing and smaller bites as well as slowing down.

Also want to add that I have a tough time eating before noon so I'll have a Protein shake or oatmeal or yogurt for Breakfast. And lunch us pretty light too. dinner is the most normal of my day.

I stuck to about a cup to 1 1/2 cups if food or palm of my hand...I do stick to Protein first, then veggies. Occasionally I will add fruit in, skip a veggie. But I also take "greens" (It Works Co.). I try to get Proteins from fish, chicken, pork, and some tender red meat. Also Beans. No bread, occasional whole grain crackers w/ Gouda cheese. I don't calorie count, but stop before I feel full, wait a bit, and usually that does it. I will have a snack before bed but usually I'm not hungry, so I drink calorie free beverage.

That sounds so fun!!!! I would never have thought of belly dancing 80 pounds earlier!