Wtloss

Ever thought I'd be even close to the size I was 12 yrs ago on my wedding day!!!!!!!!!

I went to the doctor today and I've lost 11 lbs in the past 5 weeks. That puts me at a total loss of 32 lbs!! Can't believe it!! I'm so excited! My journey began June 28 th (the first day of my pre-op diet) and now 2 months later I'm celebrating 32 lbs gone!! That's the weight of my 2 year old....lol! Sooo excited to be on this new journey!!!

Today was awesome! I officially hit 50 pounds and am now under 200 weighing in at 198! I was banded two months ago and I had lost 18 pounds the month prior.
So I posted this photo on Facebook and it was so encouraging to see how many people liked and commented on my photos!! People really are supportive!
I'd love to see more before and after photos of people!

I am a school teacher and just started my new year. I had surgery 6/14 and am down 32 lbs. I was happy that a couple people at work noticed and said positive things about it! It always helps when I am feeling a little down or feel like I should have tried harder to lose more faster.

I found this recipe in the United Airlines Magazine
Peanut Butter Power Balls
3 parts creamy peanut butter
4 parts in fat dry milk
1 part pure honey ( or agave nectar ). I used sugar free flavoring syrup instead. I had the Carmel on hand. Just added enough to barely moisten so I could make balls.
1. Sprinkle dry milk into peanut butter and mix. Add honey or syrup
2. Shape into bite size balls on dinner plate; place in freezer for at least 15 minutes
3. Enjoy, feel the power of healthy energy.
I used 1 tablespoon as my one part. So 3 tablespoons peanut butter, 4 tablespoons dry milk.
It would be dangerous to make too many!
Be careful they can be addictive!

Best of luck to you!

Sorry I accidentally hit the send buttom.
I had surgery 5 wks ago and love my fitness pal program. I downloaded it to my phone and IPad and I have learned what to eat and to stay within my calories. I log my meals and exercise and it has been a real eye opener.
What saved me in the early stages was having the sugar free pudding, Jello and popsicles on hand. If you're hungry have another Protein drink. I was starving and was mad as well when others were eating. My husband eats everything and has never had a wt problem! My doctor told me to have an extra Protein shake if I am hungry. Once you add food you hunger gets better, but this stage requires more preparing. I think I finally have it done after 5 weeks.
Hang in there wearing clothing I haven't worn in years is way better than any food I have put in my mouth!
Get up each day determined to make this work. You will have a better quality of life and you are teaching your children how to have a healthy lifestyle.
Good luck

Sorry I accidentally hit the send buttom.
I had surgery 5 wks ago and love my fitness pal program. I downloaded it to my phone and IPad and I have learned what to eat and to stay within my calories. I log my meals and exercise and it has been a real eye opener.
What saved me in the early stages was having the sugar free pudding, Jello and popsicles on hand. If you're hungry have another Protein drink. I was starving and was mad as well when others were eating. My husband eats everything and has never had a wt problem! My doctor told me to have an extra Protein shake if I am hungry. Once you add food you hunger gets better, but this stage requires more preparing. I think I finally have it done after 5 weeks.
Hang in there wearing clothing I haven't worn in years is way better than any food I have put in my mouth!
Get up each day determined to make this work. You will have a better quality of life and you are teaching your children how to have a healthy lifestyle.
Good luck

I found this recipe in the United Airlines Magazine
Peanut Butter Power Balls
3 parts creamy peanut butter
4 parts in fat dry milk
1 part pure honey ( or agave nectar ). I used sugar free flavoring syrup instead. I had the Carmel on hand. Just added enough to barely moisten so I could make balls.
1. Sprinkle dry milk into peanut butter and mix. Add honey or syrup
2. Shape into bite size balls on dinner plate; place in freezer for at least 15 minutes
3. Enjoy, feel the power of healthy energy.
I used 1 tablespoon as my one part. So 3 tablespoons peanut butter, 4 tablespoons dry milk.
It would be dangerous to make too many!
Be careful they can be addictive!

This is so quick to make and taste great. Good for the soft diet stages as well
1/4 cup low fat Ricotta
1/4 teaspoon unsweetened Hershey cocoa powder
1/2 - 1 packet of Splenda, depending on how sweet you like it
Mix together and enjoy
6.2 g Protein

I found this recipe in the United Airlines Magazine
Peanut Butter Power Balls
3 parts creamy peanut butter
4 parts in fat dry milk
1 part pure honey ( or agave nectar ). I used sugar free flavoring syrup instead. I had the Carmel on hand. Just added enough to barely moisten so I could make balls.
1. Sprinkle dry milk into peanut butter and mix. Add honey or syrup
2. Shape into bite size balls on dinner plate; place in freezer for at least 15 minutes
3. Enjoy, feel the power of healthy energy.
I used 1 tablespoon as my one part. So 3 tablespoons peanut butter, 4 tablespoons dry milk.
It would be dangerous to make too many!
Be careful they can be addictive!

This is so quick to make and taste great. Good for the soft diet stages as well
1/4 cup low fat Ricotta
1/4 teaspoon unsweetened Hershey cocoa powder
1/2 - 1 packet of Splenda, depending on how sweet you like it
Mix together and enjoy
6.2 g Protein

Best wishes to both of you! Hope you have a speedy recovery

I beleive it has helped my hunger tremendously. I am not so hungry and when I eat I dont feel like I am in a panic. I eat slower and easily turn the rest away. This has never happened for me. It does take 3 - 5 fills to get to that point so the beginning is difficult and requires patiences.
I dont have to think about dieting as much and the daily obsession and thoughts are gone. I use to wake up telling myself today I would eat good. Then I would be hunry and eat a Breakfast taco at 9ish and feel like I was failing so then I would eat a big lunch and by the end of the day I had totally messed up. Now I eat less and at the end of the day, if I think about my meals, I am suprised how little I ate. The first 6 weeks I logged everything I ate but now that I am in the green zone, I havent logged as much b/c my meals are where they need to be and I am not snacking.
I love my band so much. I am scared of future complications with the band. But I hope it just doesnt happen. Most complications are induced by patient non-complaince with the rules. Other surgeries dont require such dedication to rules and the fill process is not needed. However, they alter you anatomy forever. I am happy that all of my body parts function just as they did before. I just eat less, am hungry less, and I eat slower.
Hope that helps.

Just tell them you stopped weighing. Tell them you are just eating healthy and know in time you will meet your goal.

Everyone wants happiness; no one wants pain, but you can't make a rainbow without a little rain.
Banded 7/5/2012

Relax proverbdoll and snielsen..it will happpen. I am 1 yr post op. You loose a bunch then nothing and then it repeats itself. Just keep on doing the right things - eating right, drinking lots of Water and walking (or whatever exercise is your thing). My last "dry spell" lasted almost 4 months with NOTHING. then poof - down 9.5 in 3 weeks- without changing a thing. You didn't gain it all overnight and it is doing to leave overnight. Stay patient and positive (that really does help). I am down 104 with 40+ to go so I am still in the working hard stage. Hope you both are feeling great.
Melinda in Florida

I'm a few weeks post op and my dr. told me definitely NOT to expect any weight loss right now - he called this the healing part of the diet/band. He said it will come soon enough and that after we get into the green zone is when we'll really hit it. Try not to feel too discouraged - this isn't a sprint, it's a lifelong race but we can do it. YOU can do it. Hang in there and it will come.

Good for you! I hope I lose this much too.

waitingpatiently- you're awesome ! i would love to see a recent pic of you ! You must feel bootyful !!!! I cant wait until i can get in a size 10 ! as for my best nsv 's ? I have a couple...............being able to paint my own toenails, sliding on a size 14 skinny jean and a female coworker (also banded) telling me "your ass looks amazing ! " ( hilarious laughter included !), A co worker of my hubbys telling my hubby 3 months after i was banded" your wife didnt need wls, she looks great !", and my all time favorite............ a younger than me, cute long time male customer who commented on my weight loss and added "girl , you are smokin !!!!" It has been a looooooooooong time since anyone thought of me as "smokin !" I could of cried. Instead i just said Thank you ! (and blessed him !)

You can buy yogurt at the airport. If you take string cheese it can't stay out longer than two hours. Take an insulate lunch bag. Also the protein powder. GNC sells a nice small bottle for mixing your protein. I like hummus you can get the small single sizes to take with you or purchase on the plane. Roll up lunch meat with cheese inside.
Safe travels

Or cruises for tiny eaters! Maybe we could get gambling money for all the $$ we would save them in food!

Or cruises for tiny eaters! Maybe we could get gambling money for all the $$ we would save them in food!

Don't worry, you're normal. It's scary learning how to live without food as an emotional crutch. I was a mess right before and after surgery. I cried, but mostly I was frustrated, depressed and irritable over every little thing. All I could think about was what I was giving up by living the bandster lifestyle. Finally, about 2 months out I am starting to feel like myself again. I still have rough days but its a lot better. I pray, ask friends for help, and exercise when I feel bad.

I definitely went though that! I thought for sure that I was the only one, but I did what you did and posted here. This forum is amazing!
I had my surgery on 6/26 and it was about day 4 that it hit me like a ton of bricks.
My issue was me coming to terms that I have a food addiction and it hit me that I was saying goodbye to that part of my life.
You're doing the best thing though, you're talking about it with people who understand. You don't have to go through it alone, we're all in this together. Posting and reading here helped me the most, and I'm also reading a few books about food addiction. I'm still sad, but the support here tells me I CAN do this, and so can YOU!
Shed your tears if you need to, this is tough, but don't give up, and take comfort that we are all here for each other.