colorado_chick

Yup. It was normal for me to feel that way. It took me 5 full days to feel even slightly normal. For me, days 1 -5 didn't seem to get better a little at a time like everyone else. They were just all horrible and some parts were worse than the previous day. But, after day 5, things slowly got better little by little. Hang in there. It super sucks right now, but you can do it!

Ugh. Yes. I threw up for 2 days after surgery. I had the patch behind my ear and some other anti-nausea medicine, too. For me, the meds just didn't work. It went away after a few days. Everything was fine with my lap band.

Name, real or screen~ Colorado_chick Goal weight for October 31st~ 189 Weight on October 1st~ 194 Age~ 34 City/State~ Denver, Colorado Dietary goal for October~ Stay under 1300 calories Exercise goal for October~ be active 3 times a week Date banded~ July 8th 2013 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 20 pounds Favorite Halloween Activity~ Eating Halloween candy

I had my third fill a few days ago. No difference still. I can't even tell I have a lap band. I think about food all the time, I'm hungry all the time, and I can still eat large portions (although I try really really hard not to). I wonder if I have failed this, too. Getting lap band surgery was my last option. Now what do I do? On the bright side I have lost about 20 pounds since getting the lap band. That's good. But I haven lost any weight for a while and the fills don't seem to help. I guess I'll call the PA and see if I can get another fill and see if that helps. I can't believe how discouraged I am. This is horrible.

That was the best motivational post ever!! Thank you! I am feeling less dismal today. You're right - my attitude needs to perk up a bit for this to work! Thank you!

194. Blah. Hopefully October will be better ...

Checking in at 193

I really thought my first NSV would be finally buttoning up my favorite pair of jeans that I haven't been able to wear in over a year. I keep trying, but ... no luck yet! But I did however realize today that since being banded two months ago, I have not once gone to the dollar store to buy candy!! I used to go to the dollar store on a weekly basis (at the very least) and buy about $5 worth of candy. And if you've ever been to the dollar store, you'll know that is a lot of candy. I would start eating it in the car on the way home, and I'd keep eating it until it was gone. Doing some simple math ... five boxes of candy, 7 servings or so per box, that makes, uh, 35 servings of candy a week!! But, I have not even had the desire to go out and buy candy. My intense food cravings have almost vanished, and when I do have something sweet, I definitely find it far sweeter than I used to. I am so proud that I'm finally candy free!

Checking in at 194.

You must be so frustrated. You're doing everything right, so all you can do is keep doing what you're doing. I'm 8 weeks post-op and was in a similar situation with weight not moving for a few weeks and the added stress of people asking how much I've lost. Then, all of a sudden, I woke up one morning and I had magically lost 4 pounds. It was the best moment of the journey so far! Hopefully that will happen to you any day now. You're not failing. You are establishing healthy habits and routines - nice job!

Checking in at 195

I had my second fill today. When I was weighed she kind of frowned and said "Oh... I see it's not quite tight enough for you, yet." Ha hahaha. Nope, I guess not ... I thought I did good losing a few pounds! Hopefully with this second fill I will do even better. Maybe next time she will blink twice at my weight, double check it, and then say "Wow - way to go, superstar!" So now I have about 5 cc in my band. 4cc from my first fill and 1 cc from this fill. I really really hope this fill works to control my appetite. Even though I'm eating less, it's because I am making my self. I am constantly hungry and thinking about food. Actually, a few times lately, I have even dreamed about food. I'm pretty sure that's not normal ... sigh. But, I already feel like my food addiction is getting better - so thank you, lap band. Keep up the good work!

I lost 6 pounds in August. All by myself! I did have a fill, but i don't notice any difference ... so that means the 6 pounds I lost this month were all on my own! I am so happy. This really motivates me because if I can lose six pounds all by myself, imagine how much I will lose with my next fill ... maybe 8 pounds! I can't believe I'm losing weight. And I can't believe how happy I am.

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Name, real or screen~ Colorado_chick Goal weight for September 30th~ 190 Weight on September 1st~ 196 Age~ 34 City/State~ Denver, Colorado Dietary goal for September~ stay within my calories Exercise goal for September~ gym 2x week, and add a walk 1x week Personal goal for September~ not sure. Date banded~ July 8th, 2013 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 17 pounds Favorite Fall Activity~ Getting my fantasy football teams organized

Final weigh in at 196.

Wow. You are my hero. I definitely would have snuck a couple of fries. Way to go!

They weighed me, too, the day of surgery. I have literally never entered a doctor's office or hospital without being made to step on a scale! But weigh yourself at home, just in case they don't and just in case you forget to ask. Good luck!!

Checking in at 197.

Yeah, I agree. It took me about a month until I could sleep anyway I wanted, without anything hurting.

Checking in at 199 (still ...)

I just wish I had some restriction! This totally feels like a diet right now ... Have I failed? Why am I so hungry? Why don't I take smaller bites? Why don't I eat slower? Why can I still eat everything? My biggest question .... why do I keep reading other people's awesomely amazing experiences on here and think the same thing will happen to me... even when my surgeon is telling me that is not always how it works?!?!?! Here is an example: People on here who lose 40 pounds or more their first 6 weeks. My surgeon tells me: expect to lose less than 5 pounds in the first three months, then expect to lose 1 - 2 pounds a week after the three month mark (when proper restriction is reached). Here is another example: People on here who have restriction at 4 cc in their 10 cc band and they have "stuck" episodes, and they can barely eat five bites before they are satisfied. Here is my reality: I can eat anything and everything I want, no exceptions. Here is one more: People have restriction after one fill and live happily ever after. Here is what my surgeon tells me: I will need about three fills before I can feel restriction. I know ... it's individual, other people's experiences won't be mine. I know. But ... in every area in my life I'm a huge pessimist ... but with my lapband, I'm an optimist and I keep getting let down. I also know ... calm down, it's been 6 weeks and I've lost 14 pounds. That is better than 2 pounds a week. I need to keep repeating that to myself. Over and over and over and over and ....

I'm a teacher - I needed a solid two weeks before I could go back.

I'm on it and love it. No side effects for me. Super convenient.

Wow. I do not work out an hour a day! I try to be active most days of the week. So that means walks during lunch break, or going to the gym after work. I am not on a real exercise plan or anything. I do strength training 2x a week. For eating ... I'm all over the board. I try to follow the basic rules - protein first, then veggies, then starch. I am making a lot of shredded meats in my slow cooker right now. Super convenient. I eat every few hours, unfortunately. I have a homemade smoothie for breakfast, a protein bar for snack, a frozen dinner for lunch, then some sort of protein/meat for supper.