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Hi ready I was feeling the same with my band , i have my first fill in may and I was feeling fine until a few days ago my morning coffe was not going dawn and I have difficulties when eating and I was getting stock a lot , I called my doctor and he said it is normal that my band is tight in the morning , he said most people start eating at noon , now I really learn how to eat an I am really chewing my food very small pieces and take my time to finish my food ,now I know my band is there and I am understanding better how it work good luck . Yes my band is not a morining person like me lol. I start my day with hot Water and my first meal is a Protein shake and then I can consume solid food a few hours later. Im good with that but even with that being said I was having issues. I saw the dr today apparently the humidity affects the band not just causing me bad hair days lol. SO he took .3 out today and I can feel the difference I think his is my true green zone and maybe I was to tight before but I guess you learn as you go. I Will continue my life style healthy choices hitting the gym and keeping my regular appointments with my dr. I still have a bit to go till Ihit my goal and I would like to hit when my body is ready to hit it. However I plan on reconstructive surgery in two years so I'm in no rush but Im in a rush lol

banded 7/1/13 at NYU I'm a brooklyn gal

had .3 taken out today and it was so nice to eat dinner tonight without PBing or throwing up my hunger is still in check i will of course continue to make my good food choices. The dr said perhaps the weather caused my band to tighten. Who knew my band didn't like summer its my favorite time of year. Then again it doesn't like pork or bread and I love ribs and bread so I guess we still have a lot to learn about each other and compromise. But like any great relationships its about dealing with the stuff you may not like ut because I love my band I will tolerate it's decisions lol I don't have to like it!! I guess our honeymoon phase is ending but I will continue to follow my new life style and look forward to getting a fill if I need it in the fall or whenever I might need it. I am in this for the long haul. With all that said the only thing I would of done differently is gotten this band years ago. I'll take the ups and downs because there is way more ups loving th NSV like walking into any regular store and feeling like I belong and the sales people helping me because they can make a sale from me. White house black market victoria secretsThese are my new shopping spots no longer lane bryant!!! WOO HOO. They must think Im crazy because every time I make a purchases Im grinning ear to ear.

So true the cleaner/healthier we eat our bodies hate junk /processed food. Yes the cruise will have good choices as well as for me I'm packing some Protein powder and bars for mine. I can't eat in the am until late morning so I Make protein lattes n back a bar for the excursions just in case. I found my band has been tighter the past few weeks and when I went for my annual check up he said it looked good but a but a tad tight and asked if I wanted an slight unfill I was scared about gaining weight do I sad no after a horrible weekend of not keeping much down I'm going Thursday to get a slight unfill just to make sure I won't be sick on my cruise. I already eat right and work out so a slight unfill hopefully won't cause weight gain . I think it's in my head so the first year was great I'm going to make the lifetime band living better than great so I'll take a few bumps as we adjust to living together forever . Lol not sure if it's the weather or some stress I'm going through (who doesn't have stres) but I must do what's necessary to keep my band and myself in sync with the help of my dr

Thanks for this post . Like you I noticed the past few weeks my band is tighter. Had a check up last week with xray and everything was fine no slippage but after a not so great eating weekend nothing wanted to stay down lots of pb and some throwing up in going in Thursday for a slight unfill I'm a nervous about it but I will do nothing to cause band complications so in I go and will continue to eat right and work out. I'm just afraid of being stuck on my vacation. Not that I plan on over eating or things I know I can't handle but this past week even my healthy go to foods have been iffy. So perhaps a slight unfill is what I need although I haven't gotten a fill in a few months but maybe it's the weather or sine stress I'm under. I will continue to monitor my band and weightloss with my dr

Awesome Tara !!!!

After a killer leg workout last night spin class this am to start my 4th off right. My old spin instructor. Was there haven't see. Her in months ! She didn't recognize me that was awesome bc she would call me out in class and push me to push myself she was a part of my exercise transformation and I told her that today

Happy 4th of July !!! @@Bandista I feel the sane way I don't know you but u know me better than most that's why I love this forum we don't really know each other but we do and that's y I keep coming back here

Tried a combo Pilates yoga class today it was youh but great however when I did my leg class tonight I realized I can't do burg classes in one day soo I have nerve I'm asking the gym if they can move the Pilates class lol I know but what does it hurt to ask. A few if us want it moved..

I think these new shorter high intensity training (hit) are awesome shorter workout greater impact and mentally I speak for myself I'm like it's only x amount minutes left u can do it. That happened yesterday I take these HIT classes Which we sprint on treadmill and do weight training . And I just say it's 30 seconds u got this and I sprinted on treadmill for 9.5 mph at the very last round round 9 and I did it my hrm was through the rough but I felt great !!!

I think these new shorter high intensity training (hit) are awesome shorter workout greater impact and mentally I speak for myself I'm like it's only x amount minutes left u can do it. That happened yesterday I take these HIT classes Which we sprint on treadmill and do weight training . And I just say it's 30 seconds u got this and I sprinted on treadmill for 9.5 mph at the very last round round 9 and I did it my hrm was through the rough but I felt great !!!

Thanks tmf I really am proud of myself for having the courage to take control getting banded and working the band the way it was intended to be used. Honestly I was ashamed at first but a ur later I'm like awesome job look what y accomplished and it's great knowing my new lifestyle is a permanent thing not a fad quick fix.y band definitely keeps me in check !

Awesome !!!!

It's been a year . What an amazing life changing year. Last year at this time I was a nervous wreck of getting banded almost having an anxiety attack in the waiting room before surgery but wouldn't let it show. So sacred of what life would be with this band how would I feel how would I eat how would I live. I thought for sure the band would he like a flashing neon light and everyone would laugh and scoff that I had it done. I kept it a secret and still do. At first it was because I was ashamed I needed surgical Intervention to do what seemed like an easy task just stop eating. Now I keep it a secret because it's my most treasured precious love. I'm sitting in the hospital getting my Esopogram done. Walked in with my head held high wearing a cute size large sundress which needs to be taken in I might be a medium now. Smiling not worried if I will fit in chair or people will stare and judge. I'm sitting cross legged in chair and there is room for my purse beside me in the chair what the hell is this. It's fabulous that's what it is!!!! I'm down 104lbs from a tight 22/24 pants 3x shirt to a size 12/14 pants med/large shirt. I can shop in any store in the regular size clothes although I did try a plus size store last week as it was all to big. Do I see what everyone else sees no but I'm getting there. I thought I always had great self esteem and somehow it's fluctuating have some low days but that's normal I guess because now because I'm learning to live in my new body. I have been obese for 25 years and a consistent normal size for 1. Of course I lost weight hundreds of times before but never this amount never this size in my entire adult life . And I know it's gone forever .I'm shocked when I see pictures of me like wow I did this with my band eating right and exercising. I now know the band is a tool and I'm working it. I'm at the gym 5-7 days a week eating way less and moving more. Learning the signals when I'm satisfied. Still working on the chewing better and slowing down as sometimes I forget to eat for several hours and then I get super hungry the old me kicks in and I might not chew but my band reminds me chew more and u need way less food. The amazing encouraging people I have met here is as priceless as my band. No judgements just caring, understanding and encouragement and a good swift reality check when need be. I'm healthier I have participated in2 5k and one 10k obstacle events and looking to do more. I'm ancy if I don't eat right or work out. I crave healthy food and movement. Things sure have changed but 100000% for the better. Had I known then what I feel now I would of done this years ago. Love my band !!! And it's awesome seeing all my hard work paying off. Got a list of plastic surgeons to start interviewing so I can save for and research the next phase In my transformation

I know this should go with success stories but I wanna share it with you all as well July 1,2013 -July 1-2014 It's been a year . What an amazing life changing year. Last year at this time I was a nervous wreck of getting banded almost having an anxiety attack in the waiting room before surgery but wouldn't let it show. So sacred of what life would be with this band how would I feel how would I eat how would I live. I thought for sure the band would he like a flashing neon light and everyone would laugh and scoff that I had it done. I kept it a secret and still do. At first it was because I was ashamed I needed surgical Intervention to do what seemed like an easy task just stop eating. Now I keep it a secret because it's my most treasured precious love. I'm sitting in the hospital getting my Esopogram done. Walked in with my head held high wearing a cute size large sundress which needs to be taken in I might be a medium now. Smiling not worried if I will fit in chair or people will stare and judge. I'm sitting cross legged in chair and there is room for my purse beside me in the chair what the hell is this. It's fabulous that's what it is!!!! I'm down 104lbs from a tight 22/24 pants 3x shirt to a size 12/14 pants med/large shirt. I can shop in any store in the regular size clothes although I did try a plus size store last week as it was all to big. Do I see what everyone else sees no but I'm getting there. I thought I always had great self esteem and somehow it's fluctuating have some low days but that's normal I guess because now because I'm learning to live in my new body. I have been obese for 25 years and a consistent normal size for less than 1 year .Of course I lost weight hundreds of times before but never this amount never this size in my entire adult life . And I know it's gone forever .I'm shocked when I see pictures of me like wow I did this with my band eating right and exercising. I now know the band is a tool and I'm working it. I'm at the gym 5-7 days a week eating way less and moving more. Learning the signals when I'm satisfied. Still working on the chewing better and slowing down as sometimes I forget to eat for several hours and then I get super hungry the old me kicks in and I might not chew but my band reminds me chew more and u need way less food. The amazing encouraging people I have met here is as priceless as my band. No judgements just caring, understanding and encouragement and a good swift reality check when need be. I'm healthier I have participated in2 5k and one 10k obstacle events and looking to do more. I'm ancy if I don't eat right or work out. I crave healthy food and movement. Things sure have changed but 100000% for the better. Had I known then what I feel now I would of done this years ago. And for u cg here is that pic

Here you go cg

Name, real or screen~ Reqdysetgo612 Goal weight for July 31st~189 Weight on July 1st~ 192.3 Age~ 39 City/State~ Brooklyn my Dietary goal for July~ less ice cream Exercise goal for July~ keep up work out routine in my vacation Personal goal for July~ have as much fun possible this summer and go with the flow lol Date banded~7/1/13 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 104 Favorite July Activity? Lazy Sundays floating in the pool

Silly me just found out the spartan sprint a few weeks ago was more like a 10k not a 5 k oopsie the rugged maniac mud run Saturday was a 5k and a I jogged some if it and then did a spin class Sunday my calf is sore but I went to gym today and did upper body work Tom in trying a new kickboxing class lord help me!!! But I'm doing it. On another note despite a reduced summer work schedule I'm still getting up at 4 to hit the gym for 530 am love my new healthy working out addiction

Happy anniversary bandista Happy Monday everyone hope we all have a fantastic week !!! Carolina girl I had my spartan sprint medal engraved with want power one of ur quotes so thank you for inspiring me from day one

Final weigh in 193.4 stayed the same this week but seeing more NSV like buying a size medium dress wth !!! And seeing more definition in my arms/shoulders I'll get to 189.9 in July

Lapper we are here for u cheering every .01 lb of the way

Hi all. Summer vacation finally here for me only working 3 days a week. Bandaversary coming up can't believe it's been a year a great amazing life changing year. I have a check up on that day with my surgeon and go for a MBS to make sure my band is whee it should be that's his policy. Kinda excited to see my band lol I'm a need I like the video MBS I guess it's an occupational hazard as a speech/feeding therapist lol. Hosting a BBQ fir the 4th super excited it's like an anniversary party !!! I wanted to throw one last July 4 but 3 day op it wasn't an option for me. This year it will be complete with Protein shakes just for good measure lol. Completed another 5k obstacle course and can I say it was easier than the spartan race !! Never thought those words would come out of my mouth. And when I reviewed the pics. I looked like such a normal size person and I think I'm finally seeing it in my everyday life. Although I do see plastic surgery in my future summer project research surgeons and prices. After relaxing poolside for a few hours post race I went shopping and bought some shirts and even a dress in a drum roll please a MEDIUM !!! Now my pants size is still a 12 dam thighs but I'm working at it I will get into a dam single digit pants size. Again thank you all for inspiring and encouraging me here . This is my happy safe place when things are crazy good and bad . Hope I can get my older brother to join this site and get the band. I don't want to push him cause he is stubborn and will do the opposite for spite but I pray he realizes how with the work it's a healthy life hanging event. Geez that post is all over the place lol Have a awesome Sunday

Did the rugged maniac mud run and completed all the obstacles except the rings . Too short to reach them and too weak to swing on them. My new fitness goal is build upper body strength. With all that said this 5k obstacle course was a great day. We did it for fun lot time and I even ran part of it. Note to self do not do a strenuous leg workout 2 days before a race lol. I was sore but I did it with my superhero team.

Awesome job and you will get that medal !!