SueBee01

Go back to drink liquids for a day or two and then to mushies and see how it goes. If it doesn't get better you need to call your doctor and get a little taken out. You will be swollen from throwing up and getting stuck so the liquid only should help.

It is great for the veterans and I hope to start to see more communication going on here too.
I am 1 1/2 years out, at goal, had hip replacement this summer and can't wait for a couple weeks so I can really test my new body out after losing 165 pounds.
I am thankful every day for my band and all of the support from everyone!

Is it normal that I feel more nervous about all the foods ill never get to eat again then the actual surgery? Its mixed emotions of excited and a little depressed at the sane time

i agree with pretty thick on this one....as a loss is a loss in my opinion no matter what the amount (how big or small) and PS, I'd be happy to be at the weight you are now.....so its not so bad

When you don't have much to lose, it's not going to come off quickly. Heavier people drop weight much faster than those who are smaller.

I am so ecstatic ! I'm working out and eating pretty good . My only challenge is getting this Water down . I have had one fill. I am currently at 5 cc. Here are my stats! I am having my 2nd fill on aug 27. I have been dying to post in this success forum...even when I don't feel like exercising, I push through it. I think I'm abt to start goin to some of the support groups at the hospital .
High Weight: 331.0- Feb 2013
Pre-Op Starting -June 25 : 319.0
Surgery day - July 5 : 305.3 lbs
1st Adjustment - July 25: 293.0 lbs
1 Month Bandiversary - Aug 5 : 284 lbs
Current weight - Aug 12th: 280.0 lbs

Hi everyone!
Chrissy, it's definitely helping me! And since we're MFP "friends" I see you're logging- that is what keeps me on track! That, and no ice cream.
Sue- glad you got to the pool! I love Water aerobics and swimming, but my hair doesn't.
Ladybandito, where you at, girl? LOL
Having another on track day, logging, etc. Next thing to do is up the exercise. My job is exhausting (more mentally, cause I sit all day), and it's hard to get my rear in gear- and as much as I admire you, Chrissy, there is no way in heck I can get up at 4 am! But maybe 5, we'll have to see...gotta change stuff if you want results, right?
Everyone have a great day!
Nicki

I found Peanut Butter in the beginning was GREAT in helping taking the edge of my hunger. I teaspoon did the trick for me.
I eat Peanut Butter all the time.
Tom, Toronto
Banded July 6 06
Wt. Loss: 160 lbs

Unless you are at posting from work... I know...the horror....... and your IT will not allow downloads...

Cool! I'm in.
My 1 year bandiversary is coming up on 2/14 and I am at goal...LOVE MY BAND!!!!

Hope everyone had a great weekend! I went to the pool to exercise both yesterday and today. Hard to do during the week!

I love bugs on a log, celery with Peanut Butter and raisins. I like Walmart brand or Peter Pan reduced fat or the whipped.

Go back to drink liquids for a day or two and then to mushies and see how it goes. If it doesn't get better you need to call your doctor and get a little taken out. You will be swollen from throwing up and getting stuck so the liquid only should help.

Go back to drink liquids for a day or two and then to mushies and see how it goes. If it doesn't get better you need to call your doctor and get a little taken out. You will be swollen from throwing up and getting stuck so the liquid only should help.

Go back to drink liquids for a day or two and then to mushies and see how it goes. If it doesn't get better you need to call your doctor and get a little taken out. You will be swollen from throwing up and getting stuck so the liquid only should help.

Hi all! I just got done mowing the lawn for an hour in 90 degrees! I skipped zumba to do it, but I think I burned about the same amount of calories . Logged Breakfast, healthy lunch and dinner planned. I like this feeling of being back on track. When I weighed myself this morning I saw 229.5, so I do think I'll be down in my next "decade" by this coming Thursday for sure. Onward and downward, LOL! Soon to hit 212 (where I was last October) and surpass that. For sure this Christmas I am not going to make the treats that were my downfall, either, in addition to no ice cream. I was really the only one who ate some of the stuff, so not good, lol, and no one will miss it! I am thankful that the band is still here and working with me if I do my part.
I hope everyone has a great Saturday, I'll see you tomorrow!
Nicki

I have a Care Credit account already that I use for my dental work and for the vet so I will have that too! Just have to get the nerves up to do it. Now I am back into the mode of wanting vacation (cruises) so I have to decide what is more important!

Try again later is newly banded. Things change as we progress through this journey.

Hi all-
Sue, you go girl in your platforms! Glad it's going well, I'm sure being so much lighter has helped your recovery!
CHrissy, I saw on MFP that you'd logged! Good for you
Ladybandito- it did feel good to see the numbers go down, even though it's a lot of Water weight again, but I'll take it, LOL.
I'll talk to everyone tomorrow, I love logging in here and seeing all of you (figuratively speaking, of course), and we're still successful. Yay us!
Nicki

And I can't eat the full 1000 calories at all. I normally stay at 550-750 calories . Not on purpose though .

Lori I'm like you! I'm 1 month post op and I take in 1000 with exercise. I'm down 35 lbs so far. Working on taking in more Water . I can't eat any more than that anyway . My tummy would be stuffed !!!

Stay between 600-900 calories a day with exercise. I physically cannot eat anymore than that. I'm very satisfied and never feel hungry . Banded may 29th and down 43 pounds. Keep track of my calories and log food on "calorie counter".

I also found my taste buds really changed and when you get off the carbs you don't crave them.

I only ate two meals a day with two Snacks while I was losing. Now I eat three meals a day with a snack or two. My NUt always said, don't eat unless you are hungry, real hungry, not head hungry. She said eat healthy and enjoy what you eat. Don't worry about the Protein or calories if you eat healthy and only when hungry. It was hard to force myself to do it because you grow up eating three meals and snacks. Hard habit to break, but it worked for me!

I ate 600-700 and burned 500 each day while losing. Now that I am at goal, I eat 800-900 a day and still exercise each day. If I lose a little, I up my calorie intake a little. I am still trying to figure out the maintain thing.