newbeebee

Started at 235 - at 189 lbs now - slow and steady seems to be the way. I am fine with that, as I can really eat almost anything in the small portion size - so I like that. I am going to go for a small fill and hoping to get longer time before I get the hunger pains. Hope everyone is puffing along the road to health and happiness

Off for fill number 3 today - been bouncing with the same 5 pounds for what seems forever so hoping this will give me a boast.

I have only been banded since March 12th - so by no means experienced with the band, but I also had many doubles prior to the surgery. I think we have been telling ourselves for many years that we must be failers to have gotten to the weight we are and again failers because we cann't get the weight off ourselves. I think a good part of this process to succeed is to be able to change those voices to "I can do this" "I am worthy" I am down 30 lbs have 50 to go but am beginning to be able to look in the mirror and think ya I am worth this and I can do this. I hope you find the courage to do what is right for you and begin your journey to a better you!

I have only been banded since March 12th - so by no means experienced with the band, but I also had many doubles prior to the surgery. I think we have been telling ourselves for many years that we must be failers to have gotten to the weight we are and again failers because we cann't get the weight off ourselves. I think a good part of this process to succeed is to be able to change those voices to "I can do this" "I am worthy" I am down 30 lbs have 50 to go but am beginning to be able to look in the mirror and think ya I am worth this and I can do this. I hope you find the courage to do what is right for you and begin your journey to a better you!

I have only been banded since March 12th - so by no means experienced with the band, but I also had many doubles prior to the surgery. I think we have been telling ourselves for many years that we must be failers to have gotten to the weight we are and again failers because we cann't get the weight off ourselves. I think a good part of this process to succeed is to be able to change those voices to "I can do this" "I am worthy" I am down 30 lbs have 50 to go but am beginning to be able to look in the mirror and think ya I am worth this and I can do this. I hope you find the courage to do what is right for you and begin your journey to a better you!

Fitness pal is great - uploaded to my iphone then you can add to it were ever you are and also great for shopping you can scan bar codes and find nutritional values per serving size. Also can track exercise

Fitness pal is great - uploaded to my iphone then you can add to it were ever you are and also great for shopping you can scan bar codes and find nutritional values per serving size. Also can track exercise

Best of Luck to both of you !! Great that you will be taking the journey together. After surgery I had some shoulder pain but walking even small amounts ( up and down a hallway or around the house) helps and a heating pad for your stomach helped but really not much pain with the meds. Sounds like you have had some major surgery so sure you will find this much easier
Again Good Luck on your journey

I had a hernia for years prior to surgery - used to use lots of antacid etc. it was repaired during placement of the band My doctor had told me years ago that the more over weight you are they more problems with the hernia you may have. Anyway repaired during surgery and home within hours

I also had my surgery on March 12th and have not had a fill yet. Appointment on the 23rd - have lost 30 lbs including pre diet 20 - didnt think I felt any restriction until I over ate some lasagna yesterday - Felt uncomfortably full for about 5 hours - did that at lunch and thought I better not eat much else for the day so stuck to fluids. Still having a hard time with the slow eating - a work in progress I guess

Best of Luck to both of you !! Great that you will be taking the journey together. After surgery I had some shoulder pain but walking even small amounts ( up and down a hallway or around the house) helps and a heating pad for your stomach helped but really not much pain with the meds. Sounds like you have had some major surgery so sure you will find this much easier
Again Good Luck on your journey

Catfish87,
You hit the nail on the head, that exactly how I feel sometimes. Thank you for sharing that! Newbeebee,
Thank u as well, and good luck to you both !!!

I have been banded 6 weeks tomorrow - I was second guessing my decision even as I was being led into the surgery room - I think we know we need help but also are scared of the unknown - so far I am having a great experience with the band - have a fill tomorrow.

I have been banded 6 weeks tomorrow - I was second guessing my decision even as I was being led into the surgery room - I think we know we need help but also are scared of the unknown - so far I am having a great experience with the band - have a fill tomorrow.

I also had my surgery on March 12th and have not had a fill yet. Appointment on the 23rd - have lost 30 lbs including pre diet 20 - didnt think I felt any restriction until I over ate some lasagna yesterday - Felt uncomfortably full for about 5 hours - did that at lunch and thought I better not eat much else for the day so stuck to fluids. Still having a hard time with the slow eating - a work in progress I guess

I also had my surgery on March 12th and have not had a fill yet. Appointment on the 23rd - have lost 30 lbs including pre diet 20 - didnt think I felt any restriction until I over ate some lasagna yesterday - Felt uncomfortably full for about 5 hours - did that at lunch and thought I better not eat much else for the day so stuck to fluids. Still having a hard time with the slow eating - a work in progress I guess

great progress! way to go!

Had surgery yesterday - no real pain - I would say a little pressure but all good. Was very nervous yesterday and arriving at the clinic did not help I would say. Got to clinic to find out I was having a surgeon that I had not even seen. I had researched all surgeons at the clinic so not a huge deal but was very nervous already so didnt help. Then the iv did not go in easy but I am banded - even had a little Tomato Soup today!

Took my bandages off today and had a shower - boy did that feel good - still have some shoulder tightness and one incision is a little tender but only had surgery Tuesday so not to bad.

Took my bandages off today and had a shower - boy did that feel good - still have some shoulder tightness and one incision is a little tender but only had surgery Tuesday so not to bad.

Had surgery yesterday - no real pain - I would say a little pressure but all good. Was very nervous yesterday and arriving at the clinic did not help I would say. Got to clinic to find out I was having a surgeon that I had not even seen. I had researched all surgeons at the clinic so not a huge deal but was very nervous already so didnt help. Then the iv did not go in easy but I am banded - even had a little Tomato Soup today!

That was me only a few weeks ago - alot of money and scary to think you are "wasting" it on yourself. You cannt be successful if you dont try!, I am having my surgery Tuesday - still scared but committed to try my very hardest.

That was me only a few weeks ago - alot of money and scary to think you are "wasting" it on yourself. You cannt be successful if you dont try!, I am having my surgery Tuesday - still scared but committed to try my very hardest.

I agree with babykins. There is a lot motivation in knowing that your surgeon may delay/cancel surgery if you don't lose some weight pre op. I'm great at dieting/losing weight.... SHORT term! It ALWAYS comes back because I fall back into old habits. This time I know I can diet until I have the band to HELP me with my new lifestyle.
I'm on my own preop low calorie diet right now. First consult on March 1st. Hoping to have surgery in May. I'm self pay so it will hopefully move faster. Down 9 pounds in a week!
Great job! Keep it up!!

Thank you for your supporting words - love being able to have a conversation with people who understand and "get" why we are doing this - yes we will get through this and be better for it !!