Starshine33

You look great and you can do it!!!! Dude that's how I feel is what you went through. I was banded on nov 16th and have lost 40lbs and feel like I've hit a wall. Get another fill tomorrow and hoping it will help!!

Questions to ask yourself.......
Am I losing inches? (clothes looser) Often times with an increase in working out you will not lose or even gain, but you will actually get smaller. You will have increase your muscle tone, muscle weight about what fat weighs but takes up less space so you body actually is smaller, but your weight doesn't show it.
Am I sticking to my alotted amounts? This can be a hard thing, but remember if you don't you can cause band problems and you don't want that.
Am I eating Protein and healthy foods? You can be eating less but still be eating junk. Good lean Proteins, complex carbs, veggies, and fruit. These will help to stay full longer and lead to not wanting a snack.< /p>
What is my salt intake? Salt can cause Water retention which weighs a lot more than you think.
What is your Water intake? Water helps flush out the salt and keep your body hydrated. While it sounds odd that more water will create less water retention it does. The excess water you take in flushes your cells and your body feels like it can let go of the excess because you aren't going to dehydrate it.

I am in my plateau right now. I have only been banded for 2 months. I did really well the 1st month with a 27 lb lost, and in the last month have only lost 1 lb. However, I am trying not to feel to discouraged. I know everybody is going to hit a plateau at sometime, and probably more than once on their weight loss journey. I just look at it as being part of the deal.

Hi guys. I'm down 50lbs with 20-30 more to go. I thought I'd post some progress pics. Recently I finally had a few people at work notice my loss, which felt great. I usually wear flowy, oversized clothes and 1 coworker told me to start wearing clothes that fit. Lol.

feeling amazing a year later 80lbs down and much healthier and happier than i was a year ago. for those of you who are still debating on the surgery i can tell you that i am extremely happy today that i had the surgery a year ago. words cant express how much my life has improved i look better i feel better and i am much healthier. the hard pre op diet and all the post op recovery is worth it and it pays off

Officially today is the big step into the operating room I am very greaful to my doctors and my success as of right now I have lost 204lbs and hopefully I continue on my journey it hasn't been easy but well worth it!

I bought bras that were too small in the band and used an extension. I need a lot of support and found the more inexpensive bras didn't have enough for me. The extender made them fit for quite a while.

I've lost 37lbs in two months banded on October 1st

What I love the most:
2 years free fills
Anything goes wrong in two years, surgery 100% paid
Full gym membership for $20 a month with the Doctor three times a week plus
Zumba classes
Each fill you see a nurse, a nutritionist, plus the doctor
They offer different monthly classes, like scrap booking before and after results.
We get emails directly from the doctor with great healthy recipes twice a week.
These are just a few things that makes Dr. Curry and his staff wonderful and very caring.

This sort of treatment should be reported to someone.. Might you be able to find another band dr who might take you and give you the support you need?

Thank you everyone for the replys and advice!
I talked with the nutritionist and she gave me the same advice, stay hydrated and protein! So I'm working hard to get that all in. I'm glad I'm not the only one who was turned off of food. It feels like a two week hang over, when ever I hear the word "eggs" it makes me want to gag lol.
Hahaha and it's making me "feel" nuts.. Haven't ate any
Thanks again!

What kind of nuts?

The good thing is, every time you get up to pee, you're walking. Walkings good, walkings good!lol

I like Premier shakes fom costco

Hello everyone well it's over, I am back home now resting in bed and walk around my place by far the gas is the biggest problem but walking to seems to help a lot. now that the gas its subsiding a little bit I can feel the port and it cuts now. If anybody is wondering this reminds me of doing way too many sit ups then a couple days after that. so far sipping broth and clear liquids is plenty. Take care everyone I'll try to update later today, I hope everyone is doing well.God bless.

Your not even suppose to worry about weight loss while your healing. You have a 4-6 wk for healing. Don't focus on your weight loss yet, it will come. Like they said above also told by my doc, you normally lose 1-2 lbs a week. Your doing great!!!

I am sorry you had this experience but I don't believe you can die from getting stuck. It doesn't block the air flow I don't think. Of course I am not a dr. I would hate for new bandsters thinking about getting banded to get scared off by the dramatic scenario you portray. That said I would be more focused on eating 3 balanced meals so you aren't so hungry in the middle if the night you resort to rummaging thru the fridge for food. You may want to speak to your dr about getting in the green zone.

The title of your post is VERY attention-grabbing!! I would say the vast majority of bandsters have had stuck episodes, and while they're not fun, they are not life-threatening. I just wanted to post that for newbies or those considering the band, in case they took your post literally. I'm sure you know, but I want to let others know, that you should avoid foods that will get stuck, but if you do have a stuck episode, you will not die.

Attached are 2 pictures. One picture was me 2 days post op on July 25. The other is a picture taken Wednesday before Thanksgiving, I have lost 70lbs & counting!!

November 16th is my date!!! So nervous!! Can't wait though!!!

thanks everyone, I'm glad you guys didn't laugh! I was almost ashamed to ask...lol To Krussell19 I too carry all my or most of my weight in my rear and and belly, well most in my rear. I like some crazy people out there are going shopping tonight when Walmart opens (with some girlfriends) and will look at them and see if I can buy just one pair and buy a couple in 2 different sizes. This year for Thanksgiving its just me and my mom and we are going out to eat so tonight I'm having my highlight shopping spree at different places. gona be a long night. lol. Thanks again for all your advice and input.
Donna

no dumb questions
Get one of each. especially if your in between sizes. If one is a bit snug you will fit into it soon.
Wendy

It feels like I need to go see the chiropractor! Guess it's all part of the healing process!