Renee2817

5 months post-op no fill 52 pounds lost. My surgeon says that there are time when the band is placed in the perfect spot and no fills may be needed for up to a year. Good luck

It seems that your body has adjusted to your routine. Try Jillian Michaels "30 shred". I am sure you will get results with that. Good luck and congrates on the current weight loss. Looking forward to being at that mark one day.

You are doing really, really, great. Don't be so hard on yourself. When we set unrealistic goals for ourselves that's when we beat ourselves up. Just know that when it's all said and done you will have accomplished your goals, not only for weight loss but everything else in your life. Take one day at a time and your frustration will subside. Good luck.

I'll have to try it. I am retaining fluid. Looking to try anything that helps. Thanks

Unjury is the best!!! the unflavored is good because you can add to anything. I add to my coffee every morning and sometimes have a chocolate shake for lunch. Give it a try, I am sure that you will like it. Good luck

Thanks guys, I am logging everything that I eat, I joined MFP a few months ago, I also keep a food journal for my monthly appt. with my lapband surgeon. and I never go over my 1200 calorie intake, I also walk every day any where from 15 --60 min each day. and I do the ski machine for no less than 30 3 x a week.. Not sure what's going on. hopefully it won't last much longer. Thanks again for your input.

Hi Bandsters~ do you ever get the feeling that you're going backwards with weight loss?. I know that for us women, we retain fluid from everything that we eat. I watch my salt intake as well as my carbs/sugars. Not sure what's going on. Are there any other bandster that have experienced this problem? If so any suggestions would help.

I was panicked to in the beginning. I wasn't sure what to expect after the surgery. I did end up in AICU for almost a week. but after that I have been doing great. down 47 pounds since May, a little slow going for me, but as long as I am still losing about 1.5 lbs a week. I am good. You will get there, just be patient and it will all come naturally for you. I haven't felt this good in 20 years. Good luck to you.

Not time for foods, yet, you should be on yor liquid diet for at least 2 weeks then soft for 2-3 weeks, than slowly adding in solids. Good luck.

Just keep going, my surgeon tells me that I am doing great. I've lost 47 lbs 5 months. Not counting the week I spent in AICU after the surgery. Slow is good, because you want it to stay off. Stay on the journey and you will get there.

Way to go! you look great.

I am still in the fight against diabetes. However my doctors tell me that I am not the usual diabetic patient. Each patient is different, so talk with the surgeon and endocrinologist. they should be able to point you in the right direction.

Good for you, way to go...keep up the good work. I am on the same routine and I've lost 47 pounds 4 months post op. Congrats!

WTG--I went to Walmart last week and tried on new clothes, M-L shirt and 18 pants. Originally size 24. My husband was just as excited as I was. His comment, I saw it all along, keep up the good work he said.

I know how you feel, my husband felt the same way and I didn't want to discuss it with him at first. But I got through it and was able to talk to him, he had his doubts and fears, he said that as long as I was okay and going to be safe, that he was fine with the surgery, His main concern was my safety. So talk to your boyfriend I am sure that he will be okay, he just wants to be sure that you are going to be safe. Good luck with the surgery and know that I am praying for you.

To those who feel that I have offended them an anyway because they have fills done, I apologize that was not my intent. But I am proud of myself because of it. I may one day need a fill if I do I will have it without a problem. There is no failure if you have a fill or not. the only failure is having the band and not making the most of it, I eat what I want, I just know when to stop, when I am full. The band is designed to teach us how to eat, if we didn't need help with that then none of us would be banded. My success was posted to encourage bandsters, not to make them feel like a failure. Fill or no fill, we are all here on this journey together.

I have been banded since May 7, 2012, and have not had to have a fill yet. I have lost a total of 45 lbs and am feeling great. I went back to the surgeon 2 weeks ago, who informed me that I may never need a fill. not showing signs of hunger. I walk 3-4 times a week for 30-40 minutes and I have a ski machine that I do 2 times a week for 30-40 min. I keep a food journal faithfully and I check the labels of everything that I eat. I am so proud of my self, I know that without the band I would not have been able to do this. Good luck to my Bandster family. We can do it!

I knew from the beginning that Lap band was the way for me, I have two co-workers who have the gastric done, and they tried to convince me that, that would be the way to go. When I see one of them in the bathroom all the time (getting sick) because she ate something that she wasn't supposed to, I know that I made the right choice. I love me band, because I still have control and it's up to me to make good food choices as opposed to my body rejecting something that I really want but don't want to get sick. This person actually had it done twice a (revision) because she gain all of her weight back. My director actually had it done several years ago, and she has doubled her weight gain. I know with the Lapband you can gain as well, but if you feel that your are eating too much with this you can at least have a fill. It's been 3 months since my surgery I've lost 40 pounds without having a fill. Just know whatever you decide you have to be dedicated to it. Good luck.

Good luck on your new life journey, I am more than certain that you will obtain your goal.

I've experienced hair loss as well, my hair has grown out due to the style I have that I don't comb it everyday, I shampooed last night and combed out, boy has it thinned. a lot thinner than ever before. when will this stop any one know?

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For me, from beginning to end it was 2 months. My husband wasn't to happy either, he wanted to make sure I was safe. Praying that all will go well for you.

no problems, praise God!