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Ok, cool... that's pretty much what I'm doing now. Thank you!!! Congrats on your success

So today I experienced my first gain since being banded in Sept. 1.6lbs. I haven't really been doing anything different (maybe a few more mindless Snacks but nothing huge) to where I think a gain ... especially almost 2 pounds... should've occurred. I'm hoping its just Water retention or something.. Anyway, I'm a huge thinker and hypochondriac so I was wondering if someone could help me out here? I highly doubt I ruined my band but I can't stop thinking of the worst. My surgeon says that the solid foods (Proteins, veggies, and carbs) should equal no more than 1 cup of food per meal. My thing is... how do I know if a piece of salmon and some veggies is 1 cup. You can't fit salmon into a measuring cup. I need more of a visual idea... maybe I am eating too much :/ Thanks for any advice!

Just relax(easier said than done!) and know that this is the best decision you will ever make for yourself! I am 4 months and 1 week out and I just recently hit the 50lb mark of weight loss! I think 80lbs in 1 year is totally achievable but you have to work at it! I will admit, It has been hard work but it's so rewarding and easy to keep going knowing that working hard (with the help of my band) that these results are going to stay! I was terrified and still am of eating the wrong things, too big of portions, getting stuck... etc which I will admit I do sometimes...not everyone is perfect. I don't beat myself up when I do something wrong I just look at it as yesterday! I've had 1 stuck episode but it went down by just walking around for a while. I haven't PBd or thrown up yet and I hope I don't but hey it's part of the band sometimes and if it happens occasionally it's worth it if that means keeping weight off and maintaining ) I am faithful with my fitness pal (username: laurengrayy) if you'd like to follow me on there. Good luck you will rock this!!!

I had no pre-op diet either. Just no food after midnight the night before surgery.

YES! I love it. Great job! I can't wait until September for my 1 year story!

Welcome! I was 3 months post op yesterday and down 42lbs. I know everyone is different but I would not change a thing. I haven't been this happy/motivated in years! Best decision of my life!

A few dark chocolate chips or a bite size candy bar are for the days when I'm feeling like a little treat! Kicks the sweet craving and I still get my protein!

Haven't been on here too much! Using my tumblr blog and my fitness pal! Just wanted to update anyone that cares to listen Today I had my first fill. My surgeon said that based on my weight loss of 42lbs in 3 months (she called me a show off and an over achiever…haha) she would feel confident sending me on my way without one, but it was up to me. I told her that some days I’d been getting hungry between meals and kind of snacking so a small one may help me. She agreed. So I got my fill(painless and easy as hell), sat there for a minute and drank some water to make sure I could get it down, and got a B12 shot! I love how they make me feel! She said that I wasn’t on any dietary restrictions which kind of shocked me cuz everywhere I’ve read it’s always like 2-3 days of liquids or mushies after a fill. The only thing she said was to chew more than I normally do and take smaller bites just in case I’m swollen or irritated because everyone reacts to fills differently. I feel a little tight and a small amount of shoulder pain (kinda like what I get when I eat too fast) but other than that I’m doing great! I had brocolli cheddar soup for dinner just to be safe

I went a little overboard thanksgiving or so I thought.... but to my surprise I maintained my weight!!

Hi everyone! I seemed to have grazed away from the site... Mostly due to the merging of all other WLS forums. I don't do well with change haha. How are you all doing? Looking forward to the holidays? I AM! I think My band DID go around my brain as well. I'm so happy I did this. BRING on the turkey! Starting weight 9/17: 285 Current weight: 248.4 Total: 36.6

What!? That is cool! I am downloading now!

thank you!

I started walking the day after surgery. After about 5 days I built myself up to 2-4 miles a day and as of Monday I started couch to 5k.