A New New Dawn

Don't be disgusted. We all have to start somewhere.
You will do great!

Don't be disgusted. We all have to start somewhere.
You will do great!

Great blog and great information. I am still in the early stages and losing consistently (for now). I will definitely keep this in mind when/should I reach a point of plateau or frustration.
I always appreciate hearing stories of others that are successful with the band over time to get real life tips and ideas of how to be successful long-term on this journey.
You are very inspiring and keep sharing!

Great blog and great information. I am still in the early stages and losing consistently (for now). I will definitely keep this in mind when/should I reach a point of plateau or frustration.
I always appreciate hearing stories of others that are successful with the band over time to get real life tips and ideas of how to be successful long-term on this journey.
You are very inspiring and keep sharing!

How freaking awesome!!!

Kimi, it is frustrating but it happens off and on through out this process. I can not tell you the number of times I would be stuck at a weight and I never thought I would get to onederland. it will come, just be patient and continue to do what you are doing.

Excellent post and glad you are at peace with yourself. It is a great reminder to set realistic goals and focus on today so it seems doable and not overwhelming. Every mini goal will get us to the final goal line and keep us sane in the process.
I hope others that may be struggling can learn from this as well. I, personally, get excited every time the scale goes down to the next 10 digit series of #s.
Happy Thanksgiving to you!

Wow, what an inspiring story! Congrats to you!!! All your hard work has and is paying off. Great profile pic too!!! You have so much to be proud of.

Omg, get off this forum and find that ring!!!

Keep going to the potty. A pint weighs a pound!

How freaking awesome!!!

How freaking awesome!!!

I just recently started doing 5k's not boring ones only fun ones that have a theme so it destracts me....first one my only goal was to finish and not be last place...I did both I was second from last in my age group and 7th from last finisher...the next one is a color run where they throw color at you...its kinda fun and upbeat!

Guys can be clueless about what we are thinking. Sounds like he meant well.

I would call the dr. Better safe than sorry. Also, have you had your bp checked professionally?

Amen! well said.

that's an awesome story and congrats!

yahhhhhh, what aj said

oh ew.... lol

Oh my word... my fiance likes to hunt (though doesn't get to often). We are so different as I am sooooo squeemish and he will eat about anything. He shot an elk (in Texas of all places) a few years back and I threatened him to never try to sneak an elk roast on the table or I was done and he didn't.....
More power to you!!!!

that's an awesome story and congrats!

Oh my word... my fiance likes to hunt (though doesn't get to often). We are so different as I am sooooo squeemish and he will eat about anything. He shot an elk (in Texas of all places) a few years back and I threatened him to never try to sneak an elk roast on the table or I was done and he didn't.....
More power to you!!!!

Oh my word... my fiance likes to hunt (though doesn't get to often). We are so different as I am sooooo squeemish and he will eat about anything. He shot an elk (in Texas of all places) a few years back and I threatened him to never try to sneak an elk roast on the table or I was done and he didn't.....
More power to you!!!!

I have noticed from others that sometimes after being banded for a while, it is easy to forget or stray from the original guidelines or some banders didn't get adequate information from their centre initially.
For starters, I would log what you are eating (ideally through myfitnesspal or something like that that will track calories too). You should not exceed (per my doctor) about 1200 calories per day and should have about 60+ grams of protein. Try not to exceed 1 cup of food per meal and have a planned healthy snack in between meals (piece of fruit) or something.
If you are not able to get even yogurt down, perhaps your band is a little too tight which may be causing you to eat some unhealthier items (sliders) that will go down easily and that may be part of the problem.
It sounds like you could really benefit from a visit (or 2) with a nutritionist to get back on track. You shouldn't feel so defeated and frustrated with your food choices. I am able to eat most anything as long as I eat slowly and eat small bites. I would urge you to see out one (my bariatric clinic has ones on staff) and they have a lot of great ideas and advice. I truly don't feel deprived and only did when I was too tight and struggled getting solid food down.
I also have found healthier ways to still enjoy many foods I loved before but now in a healthier way. There is a website called Emily bites (I believe) and there are many recipes that you make in cupcake pans so they are portioned out into appropriate sized meals. They are healthy versions (ie. lasagna) of everyday foods. I really enjoy them.
Good luck to you!

Also, note that in a standard size serving of Bailey's (not including if you add milk to it) there is about 1/4 of the calories most of us are told to have in a day. If you are having 2 (assuming they aren't larger than this size) that is more than half the calories we should have in a day. That could be a big culprit drinking so many calories.
Original Irish Cream (Bailey's)
Serving Size: 3.38 oz (100 ml), Calories: 327, Fat: 13g, Carbs: 25g, Protein: 3g