ShellyBellyIowa

Just wanted to stop in and say hello to my fellow October bandsters. I was banded 10/12/12 and I'm down 84 pounds (20 from when I saw the surgeon in July to the pre-op diet and 25 on the pre-op diet).
Feeling pretty good and looking forward to my second fill on Dec 20th. I still get hungry between meals so hoping the second one does the trick!

Just got my first fill, it hurt a little. The size of that needle was OMG! It's over now and I have 5cc in my band. AND lost 13 pounds since my surgery 6 weeks ago.
Now I am super dooper hungry and sipping on a Protein Shake.< /p>

Out of your post I got several things...
You are very angry and seem to want to blame your failure to lose weight on the band, the dr and other medical issues.
You may have a dr who shoots from the hip but you want someone who will baby you. The band only does 70% of the work. You must do the rest. Even a new dr won't help.
You mention doing everything right but do not state how many calories you eat or what portion sizes you are able to consume. Even with a thyroid issue you can lose weight if you burn more calories than you consume. That's a scientific fact. I do think you can get pills to regulate the thyroid but don't blame it.
You said you are eating until you are full.... Bad idea... As bandsters we are supposed to eat until we are satisfied. I eat 3 oz of Protein, 1/2 c veggies and 1/4 c carbs at each meal.... With proper restriction that keeps me full for 4 to 5 hrs? I never eat until I am full... Because often that would mean I eat too much.
I have lost a lot of weight. But I worked my butt off to make it happen... I weighed and measured everything I put in my mouth except toothpaste. I counted every calorie including a breath mint. I wanted thin that badly..
It sound like you want it... And I am sorry that you have a tool that cost a lot of money which could help you dramatically which you refuse to learn to live with.... But I hope someway you at able to drop the weight....your life depends on it.

Great job!!!!!!

I was banded on 12/9/10. I have lost 216 lbs and On 12/18 I am having a tt and breast lift. I have a flat stomach but only in clothes. Out of clothes there is about a 3" flap from hip to hip that I just cannot stand. My belly looks like a shar pei'. My PS said while the tt should take care of it he may do some Lipo once he gets in there. Since my belly button now frowns he will fix that as well. Additionally he said he would give the area under the hairline a lift since its a little puffy with extra skin. I am so excited.

I thought about this decision for two years and now after being banded for just a month, I wish I would have done this 2 years ago.

You sound like a sensible young woman. I applaud you for taking matter into your own hands at this stage of your life. I was 377 lbs and if you would have told me I was going to be buying sized 8 jeans today I would have told you your mind wasnt right. I NEVER imagined when I started this journey I would ever get this small. My hips were 77" wide. Today they are 37"!!
My experience with the band has been wonderful. But I worked hard to learn how to become one with it. I followed all the rules, I didnt cheat, I saw my dr regularly and dedicated my life to being successful.

Something happened yesterday that made me so happy. I take a class in Roller Derby, all the skating, none of the impact. Some girls wear cute derby outfits (shirts, shorts/skirt, socks. I bought some cute knee socks at the beginning of the class, but my calf's were too big for them. Not anymore!

They are still tight, but they go all the way up. I was soo happy.

Every day gets better!!! Four days from now you will feel great;)

You look amazing!!!!!!

Considering we have lost a combined 384 lbs to date... No wonder we agree on most things. LOL

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!!

Yesterday was the day...October 30th. I am not in too much pain but when I sip I burp:( anyone else have that?

Hello everyone,
I was banded on 10/12 and I am down 66 pounds so far. 20 were on my own between my first visit with the surgeon in July to the beginning of the pre-surg diet and 25 were from the pre-surg diet so I'm down 21lbs in the month since my surgery.
Feeling terrific and was given permission to start exercising and swimming. Normally I'd have my first fill after 6 weeks but it falls on Thanksgiving. The surg said I could have it one week early. So happy about this since I am really starving each day but sticking to my soft food diet. Even did well with no power for 8 days due to Hurricane Sandy. Power's back and I'm feeling great!
I did have my first "got stuck feeling" this morning. I was eating scrambled eggs and working on the computer. I was not paying attention to how fast I was eating and all of a sudden I got this tight feeling in my chest.. not fun! Not eager for that to happen again so I know I need to be more careful.

Corona.. Thanks so much for all the great info you find and share!! who are you following with the carb cycling because I am stuck and I think that is why! I want to try this
I got banded oct 22nd. lost 28lbs altogether with pre and post op. I have been stuck who a whole week now, ever since I started mushies. Well, I kinda skipped mushies, was on it for like a day... and went to soft foods. I had my post op 1st appt on weds and she said that was fine and to keep doing what I'm doing. I have my first fill in my no filled band on Nov 28th! can't wait because I am hungry every couple hours also! I started to walk a few days ago.. about a mile a day. a little more, and I start dance central and zumba today! lol.
Corona I am totally adding you.. you are a info machine! lol. <3

there is a great thread on carb cycling here by a woman whose status updates I follow (she's lost well over 100 lbs now). She said her scale stuck for weeks and she started this and cannot believe how well it has worked. Basically it is alternating days of carbs and no carbs but apparently it kicks your system into gear. I'm starting it this week!

I stalled at weeks 2 1/2 -4. I even gained a few pounds. Then the weight loss picked up and ive been losing a few pounds a week---I lost 5.5 lbs last week. I've really been getting into a groove with the band and watching my quantities. Feel really good. Still cant notice any weight loss yet First fill 11/28

I can't believe I have been banded for over a week! I feel great! With the presurgery diet I am down 22 pounds in just over 3 weeks. I have dropped one whole pants size and already went out and bought new workout pants. My one week post op went great and my doctor has moved me to mushy foods. She said I will do this for one week and then be on solid foods. I can't beleive how fast this part goes. I have to say for the most part I feel full but I do have a lot of head hunger. I am dealing with it pretty well but it is definitely taunting me:(
Here's to a grest week fellow October Bandsters!!!!

I am two weeks post op and the scale has stopped moving:( I am only eating 900 calories a day and I just started walking again on the treadmill a couple of days ago. Did anyone else stop losing and then have it start again. It is discouraging when I feel like I am trying so hard and not seeing the payoff. I am still down 22 pounds which is great but ready to see more:)

Day 40 since Pre op diet. Down 32 lbs and 21.5 inches in chest hips and waist.

I can't believe I have been banded for over a week! I feel great! With the presurgery diet I am down 22 pounds in just over 3 weeks. I have dropped one whole pants size and already went out and bought new workout pants. My one week post op went great and my doctor has moved me to mushy foods. She said I will do this for one week and then be on solid foods. I can't beleive how fast this part goes. I have to say for the most part I feel full but I do have a lot of head hunger. I am dealing with it pretty well but it is definitely taunting me:(
Here's to a grest week fellow October Bandsters!!!!

I had my 2 wk follow up today! Cleared for Puree Stage and all activities! Took my steri strips off and Mederma on! And I burped! So happy about that! Ive lost 32lbs since My first visit on Sept 7th! I go back Dec. 5th for a fill..but he said if I lose 8 to 10 more pounds by then he is not gonna fill me..the fill will be 4cc in my empty 10cc band if I get one!

October Bandsters...I have joined the Thankful November Challenge in the general lapband talk forum. It is about challenging yourself and setting goals for the end of November. Just thought I'd throw it out there for any others who might be interested!