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I was banded on July 12, 2012 and I'm down 24-26lbs but I am struggling with my diet and exercise. I can't seem to get it together. I try to to eat right (sometimes) and I get hungry quick when I do. Bit if I eat like a taco or some wings then I'm full for like 5 hours! I'm so discouraged and I really want to lose this weight. I've had a fill 2.8cc and it's like I never got one ???žI know it's bandsted hell but didn't anyone get a slow start on exercise and nutrition?

Thanks for the tips ladies. My calorie goal is 1000 and I have the calorie king book along with diet and exercise trackers. I'm going to actually start to use them and see what difference that make. I love this forum you all have encouraging words and I really need it.

Thanks Marci it feels good to know someone understand my struggle. I go for my second fill Wednesdy I wish it will get me to the green zone but who knows.

My first was 2.8cc two weeks ago and it feels as if I eat more now than I did before getting the fill. I go back next week on the 26th for a second and I really hope I get some restriction .

I have restriction and it's so weird because I'm used to eating a lot and now I eat just a little bit and I'm good for hours. OMG! This is great!

I'm so happy this is my first one. I'm so looking forward to restriction, this journey has been awesome and challenging so far. I have some restriction now so maybe this fill will be just enough.

Thanks! I got 2.8cc I'm so excited is that weird or what lol

I feel a bit more confident than before. I'm in the beginning stages so I'm sure I will be a lot more confident soon enough. I'm learning not to rush and enjoy the small non scale victories. I'm working on making better food choices and I have cut out sugary drinks completely.

I hope so. I'm great full for the 20 pound loss but I'm ready to lose and use the tool That's inside my belly so I can continue losing.

Did not happen! I was so upset I really thought I was getting a fill! I have to wait until Sept 5 my dr office has moved to a new hospital and the fills ha to scheduled in advance I thought 4 weeks was advanced enough but I can wait. ???ž

I thought myself into a size 22 because I always felt a siZe 22 even when I was a size 14. ???¥I have been up and down with my weight since becoming an adult and that is why I am now banded. I now have a tool to help me succeed in being a healthy weight and not yo-yo for the rest of my life. I grew up in a house where my weight was the blame for everything wrong in life. As a teenager my father & other family members tore my sister & I apart by downing us because we were "fat & stupid". Unfortunately I blame my fat for everything that goes wrong in my life. It's vicious & I am in therapy because I want to be successful in my weight loss. I know being big is not the blame it's the underlying issues that has me big. I love this forum & thank you all for being supportive.

Yesterday was my first day of really being hungry and I was banded July 12. Today not hungry so far after eating breakfast. I eat more but not as much as ore band. Waiting on first adjustment August 22.

I meant I have lost

I was banded July 12 & u have lost 21lbs so far. My second post op appointment is Aug. 22 & even though I eat much less than I used to I know I need a fill because I'm getting hungry more often.

I am 3 weeks post op and as of this morning I am down 20lbs! I really don't have an appetite and I have nothing in my band. My 2nd follow up appt is 8-22-12 I don't know if the doctor will give me a fill or not, it's too early to tell. How's everyone doing so far?

Am having a problem with eating one cup of food per meal. Ok if it's 3oz protein then veggies then carbs how do I measure it out to be a cup? Is it 8oz on a food scale or do I cut up the food and put it in a measuring cup? Please help because I'm having a problem eating until satisfied. I'm used to eating until I'm stuffed & it's a horrible feeling. I don't eat half as much as I uses to but obviously the small amounts that I do eat are still too much. I want to be satisfied, if that means 1/2 cup so be it. I NEVER WANT TO BE FAT AGAIN!

I have first fill 6 weeks after surgery and was told if I can eat more than a burger patty I can come back ASAP there is no 4 week waiting period for me. If I need one a week later I can make an appointment and come back until I reach the green zone. I'm happy about that.

It's the worst right!?! I want to ace this thing, I'm going to measure a half cup of protein chopped and a 1/4 c each of veggies & good carbs & see if that will work.

Congrats!

Name, real or screen~ Lolitawantsaband Goal weight for August 31st~264 Weight on August 1st~274 Age~38 Dietary goal for August~60 grams of protein Exercise goal for August~30-45 mins 4-5 days a week Personal goal for August~ wake up at 7:00 am Date banded~ 7-12-12 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~18 What is your favorite place to travel?~ would love to go to Vegas

Hang in there you are on your way to a new life! Congrats, just think next week you will be banded. It a wonderful thing!

F-U 300! you go girl!

I'm in! Starting weight 274 Goal Weight 264 Will walk on treadmill 30-45 min a day briskly Drink 64 oz water & try to get in 60 or more grams of protein

Lol my first fill is August 22