bluegirly

I battle night time hunger a lot, but I work a part time 3rd shift job which doesn't help! I always make sure to keep things handy for my late night cravings! I snack on some string cheese, or a few pieces of turkey pepperoni. If I'm craving something sweet, I'll have an apple. For a late night chocolate fix, I'll take 5 or 6 raspberries and 'stuff' each one with a semi sweet chocolate chip.

Saw my surgeon last week and he wants me to progress to normal foods. He didn't have to tell me twice! So, I packed up my family and we went to my favorite pizza place. They all shared a pizza....I had one slice of thin crust veggie pizza. ONE SLICE, not four. And I was satisfied. I chewed it to oblivion and ate super slowly. But the fact that I was able to sit there and eat a single slice and be completely fine with is was amazing to me. It was also my first real "this really ISNT a diet" moment! So happy!!!!

Great work... it gets easier as you learn more about what you can and cannot eat!

Slow and steady wins the prize!

The average weight loss with the band is 1-2 pounds per week so you definitely can't expect to lose every day. In fact, you can't even expect to lose every week. You have to remember, the weight didn't come on overnight and it won't come off overnight either.
The best thing you can do is to track your calories, stick to band sized portions, and exercise. If you do these things the weight will come off.
Best wishes.

Give yourself permission to take it easy for a bit. You deserve it and you should not feel guilty taking care of yourself!

I'm so sorry. Praying for you today.

Saw my surgeon last week and he wants me to progress to normal foods. He didn't have to tell me twice! So, I packed up my family and we went to my favorite pizza place. They all shared a pizza....I had one slice of thin crust veggie pizza. ONE SLICE, not four. And I was satisfied. I chewed it to oblivion and ate super slowly. But the fact that I was able to sit there and eat a single slice and be completely fine with is was amazing to me. It was also my first real "this really ISNT a diet" moment! So happy!!!!

Saw my surgeon last week and he wants me to progress to normal foods. He didn't have to tell me twice! So, I packed up my family and we went to my favorite pizza place. They all shared a pizza....I had one slice of thin crust veggie pizza. ONE SLICE, not four. And I was satisfied. I chewed it to oblivion and ate super slowly. But the fact that I was able to sit there and eat a single slice and be completely fine with is was amazing to me. It was also my first real "this really ISNT a diet" moment! So happy!!!!

That's a NSV if I have ever heard one! Awesome job keep it up!!

I miss beer. That is all. Thanks for listening.
Shelly

Hello large! I used to wear xl to xxl dresses 3 months down and yay! I bought this 2 years ago and there was no way I was gonna get it to zip up and look. At me now..

Funny how cleaning physically helps us "clean" mentally too. If I ever tell my sister I was scrubbing the tub she says "what's wrong?" Lol

I have been really struggling for a long time, a year at least. I lost all my excess weight and gained a lot of it back. I had a colonoscopy and to prepare had to do a 2 day clear liquid diet. That was Mon. and Tue. I decided to use it to kick start a healthy eating pattern. So far it has worked. I have been eating well and working out. I think I saw that I could tolerate some hunger and not give in. I also got my act together in terms of a clean house, laundry done, healthy food in the house et... That seems to help me stay on track eating wise. I weighed myself yesterday for the first time in months, I just couldn't handle seeing the number. After a few days of being "good" I got on. The weight was the lowest I was hoping for so that was great. I am eating the way I will for the rest of my life. I think I have finally realized what I've known in my head, lifestyle change.

I'm down 19lbs so far! Yay!

I want to thank everyone in this site--it's so nice to have people be so open and honest about this journey! I'm on post op day #3....today has been the WORST for has pains! My left clavicle area the most painful of all. A friend told me to try activated charcoal pills....I think they helped! I has tried gasx, baby gas drops and Tums-nothing helped! I've also been walking around the block 1-2 times about 2-3 times per day. Still just eating broth, thinned down cream of chicken Soup and Jello. Tried thinned cream of wheat this am....2 bites and I was FULL and MORE BLOATED!!! Concentrating on Water intake-which is going good! Heading back to work tomorrow--- hoping for a quick day! Thanks for all the advice and support on here! Have a great week everyone!

I am so happy I wore a dress yesterday. I have still got a long way to go but I am getting there.

I went shopping today in need of some new Jeans and causal tops as fall springs ahead well I no longer dread going into the dressing room to try on clothes there was a time when I would crawl out in tears because nothing fit well those days seem long gone as now I'm happily rocking a size 8 Jeans with small to medium tops never in my life have I fitted into a s/m I truely love my band!!!!

So tonight I did Jillian Michael's 30 day Shred. I attempted to do this same workout when I was about 60 lbs heavier and almost cried doing jumping jacks during the WARM-UP. At the time it was way to much for me. Well tonight I did the whole workout and I feel great. I may not be able to walk tomorrow but I'm so proud of how far I've come and pumped to see how far I can go! So I'm going to do the 30 day Shred for my 30 day challenge. Thanks everyone for the support!!

Whew barely 3 tablespoons of my cauliflower mash and I feel not full but ... Done

So, I'm almost 6 weeks post op, I went to the dr's office today for another follow-up and I have lost 27 pounds!!!!!!!!!!! OMG, the doctor was happy, the nurse was happy, and I was over the moon!!!!!!!!!! Down from a size 20W to a 16 and I'm feeling great! What a fantastic day today is, going to mark this on my calendar as a red letter day, YEA!!!

I had surgery January 17Th 2013, and to date have lost 91 pounds and still going. There was a plateau for about 6 week because I was sick and getting IV steroids but back on track now and moving right along. over half way to goal. I am so glad I made the choice to have lap band surgery, it's been a life changer.

It really depends on the spirit of the post.
If someone comes on here saying "I had this problem, this is what happened, and this is why it happened" then it's useful information. They're telling us about their experience and something to keep in mind for possible problems. They also serve as fair warning to possible problems, be it band caused or patient caused.
If someone comes on here saying "The band is evil, it'll make you dead, don't do it!" then they are nothing more than a fear mongering troll with absolutely nothing to offer. It's these post I'd like to b*tch slap right off the internet.
Just my two cents.

Thank you everyone! You are right....I think maybe I should just aim to consistently lose weight instead of focusing on numbers. I'm just going to do the best I can do and see what happens. I'm glad I asked!

I'm feeling excited this morning....got on the scale and I'm half way to goal ! I have lost 63 pounds since starting my pre-op diet on April 3. My surgery was April 17. Hoping to reach my goal by the end of next summer. I already feel so much better and lighter and have started working out again...Love being able to cross my legs again and what a thrill to be able to shop in the regular part of the store instead of the plus size section. So glad I got my band !