losangelesislovely

Banded 11/9/2012
Weight at Surgery: 172
Current Weight:165
Goal Weight: 125
Goals: Lose 5lbs/month
Exercise: C25k
Age: 26
Location: Michigan for now, LA in the near future
I'm not so much looking for a mentor as someone at the same point in the journey with a relatively similar amount of weight to lose (40-50lbs). I'm 6 weeks post-op.
I've found that daily weighing keeps me on track like nothing else, so I'm looking for someone to-without excuses--email each other our weights every morning and also talk about our ongoing progress and struggles.

Thanks for the advice but I'm aware of fluctuations and this is what works for me. It doesn't drive me nuts and it helps keep me on track. We're all individuals and your way isn't the only right way. In fact studies have shown
that people who keep close track of their weight are more likely to keep it off.

Also it's kind of rude to come into a topic and give unsolicited advice that has nothing to do with what the OP was looking for.

Also it's kind of rude to come into a topic and give unsolicited advice that has nothing to do with what the OP was looking for.

Take what you need leave the rest - look at profiles of those giving advice - inspect what you expect - the bottom line is lbs lost and the life altering freedom that brings. I try to remember that every one is diff and several ways to sustained weight loss exist BUT I can only advise the path that worked for me and others that have followed me.
Regarding thick skin ... The personal discipline required for "thick skin" is the same one required to keep clearly divisive comments to ourselves rather than volunteer them under the guise of "honesty" and being "helpful". I try to do my best to follow my first rule of communication "it's not what I say that counts, it's what you hear". Hopefully this post effectively follows that axiom.
Lee
269 lbs lost Diabetes - Lung Disease - High Blood Pressure, REVERSED

Banded 11/9/2012
Weight at Surgery: 172
Current Weight:165
Goal Weight: 125
Goals: Lose 5lbs/month
Exercise: C25k
Age: 26
Location: Michigan for now, LA in the near future
I'm not so much looking for a mentor as someone at the same point in the journey with a relatively similar amount of weight to lose (40-50lbs). I'm 6 weeks post-op.
I've found that daily weighing keeps me on track like nothing else, so I'm looking for someone to-without excuses--email each other our weights every morning and also talk about our ongoing progress and struggles.

Banded 11/9/2012
Weight at Surgery: 172
Current Weight:165
Goal Weight: 125
Goals: Lose 5lbs/month
Exercise: C25k
Age: 26
Location: Michigan for now, LA in the near future
I'm not so much looking for a mentor as someone at the same point in the journey with a relatively similar amount of weight to lose (40-50lbs). I'm 6 weeks post-op.
I've found that daily weighing keeps me on track like nothing else, so I'm looking for someone to-without excuses--email each other our weights every morning and also talk about our ongoing progress and struggles.

I've already had the surgery. I clearly wrote "banded 11/9/12." Also, I'm not looking for recommendations. As my post very clearly stated, I was already prescribed Adderall and chose to go off it because I didn't like the side effects. My question is directed towards people who have taken Adderall in the past--I'm not looking for opinions about the efficacy of Adderall, since I already know what it's like and can no longer use it.

I've already had the surgery. I clearly wrote "banded 11/9/12." Also, I'm not looking for recommendations. As my post very clearly stated, I was already prescribed Adderall and chose to go off it because I didn't like the side effects. My question is directed towards people who have taken Adderall in the past--I'm not looking for opinions about the efficacy of Adderall, since I already know what it's like and can no longer use it.

Thanks for the info, guys, but what about satiety? Does drinking right until you eat affect that?

After reaching the Green Zone, how often do you go back for fills to stay there--I'm thinking perhaps because of leaks and also because some Fluid naturally seeps out every month (or am I mistaken?)
Also, I have 5 CCs in an 11 CC Realize-C band and I feel absolutely nothing. It's as if nothing at all happened. And I've been abstaining from liquids 30minutes to an hour before/after eating. Please tell me nothing is wrong with the band and that this isn't unusual.