dlamp112

How's it going with your first fill?

Thanks @susan11803! Doing OK. On liquids, then moving to mushies then slowly back to regular diet. Down 3 lbs. That makes me a happy pig in shit - lol.

And I don't like the smell of de feet either!

Thank you all for the words of encouragement. It means a lot to me that I can let these emotions out and have support where and when I need it from real people like me who understand it. I am expecting much more out of this band than it has given to me in the last month. Dr. apt on Thursday, wishing they give me a fill to get some restriction back.

The band is a tricky thing! Hang in there, they will get you where you need to be.

Get some G2 or coconut water for hydration and it will also keep your electrolytes up as well

feel better!

Stay off the scale. Your weight is secondary at this point...and I say this with love...lol.

Yes I echo that. Give the Dr. a call and let them know up or down if you are having an issue they have medication they can give you, so don't wait and call me!! Worried about ya.

oh boy good luck <3

Thanks all. I spoke with the PA - she wants me to "ride this out". Didn't want to give me anything. Spent all day in bed. Symptoms are subsiding a bit. Talk about getting the scale to move.... Lost 4 lbs since yesterday. Feel like I've been run over by bus.

And I cant do math, even though I'm an accountant, you had surgery 6 days after me

dlamp - I went through this in the beginning too. You have come so far. Try to stay positive and stick to the plan. the weight loss will start again soon. Thinking of you

Yeah, they are right. You gotta watch out for that aggravatin', irritatin', joy suckin' negative self-talk. You just made a huge step towards controlling your own destiny and health. Good for you.

dlamp112 that is really normal to tell you the truth for some of us...I am out 5 mths now from my lap-band surgery and the weight loss is slow. I was just told at my last appt that for some until that band reaches it Green Zone it is merely us being really aware of portions, eat slowly so our minds catch up with our tummies and chew chew chew. I put an app on my phone called eat slowly and it has helped me slow down my eating. Although I am not losing like others I am losing about 4 lbs between fills. So please don't get discouraged...it will get better I promise. Let me know if you need anything else okay? Take care!!!

PLEASE let your body make the adjustments...And stay off that scale!!!!! for now

Stop getting on the scale and give it time…you are doing awesome….GET RID OF THE SCALE AND WEIGH IN AT DRS ONLY! Luv ya girlie!

one week is not a stall. if the scale isn't moving, look for those NSVs. you'll see, they're plentiful if you just look for them.

Imagine when the scale doesn't move for 3 weeks, I would call that a stall. You may see no movement as of today and by tomorrow see 2 lbs gone like that. Stay patient. But I do notice, I stall when I don't get protein and workouts in. So try walking more and meet those protein goals!!

Thanks ladies, but now the scale is up 2 lbs and I haven't had any NSV this week. Feeling defeated. Wishing the needle would move south already

AWESOME my friend!!

Good job!!!

Yay! You're doing amazing! Congrats to you!!

NICE!

Sweet!

I love that! I need some tummy control lets go shopping!! Even though I hate it.

wow, that's so good. Congrats!

Oh yeah!!! We must celebrate this milestone! Love those!!

GREAT JOB!

Up 4 oz's ? Seriously ? Dont live and breath by the scale, it will make you crazy.

I don't believe on going on the scale everyday. It's self defeating. If you must weigh yourself do it once a week at the same time and wearing the same clothes. That will be more accurate.

Thanks for all the positive feedback. I was once AFRAID of the scale. now I find it as my friend. I was only venting about the 4 oz because it was the first time since pre op diet that I actually "gained".

I am on track, and yes I did weigh myself AGAIN this morning and I am down 1.2 lbs. So, your all right!

Congrats! That is amazing, keep up the good work!

So proud of you!! That's wonderful!

You look amazing friend!

The weight will drop off quickly now, you're on your way. I bet you feel like a different person after losing 43 lbs. Great job.

I just felt that heart beat and I bet those two pounds are gone already! Blame Aunt Flo I bet she left a shoe under the bed! hehe

You just ROCK lady! I am so very proud of you!!! Chasing too!!! All of us really!!!

I hope so @ toomuchrose !!! I can't wait to really see what its like to really be on the loser side with my band friends

And @ lisacaron - funny after ready your response, I quickly went potty and then hurried to get my work clothes off and jump that scale that's hiding under my bed (I use to be afraid to even look at it, no less get on it) and what do you know - Exactly 3 ..... ok ok a few ounces over but I am positive that by the beginning of next week, it will be under Love you my sista!

That's great to hear. I wish I was doing as well.

@ jodie1961 - just moved to mushies last night, so today was my first day of them. I did well. Cant do the 6 meals like they say, but I got in about 4 or 5. Felt so great to actually "chew" something. So, I am happy. Im not hungry either, well tonight for dinner I was but now I am stuffed!

@ Nancy E. - don't rush it. It thought the same thing, hurry up and get this over and done with. Take the time to sit and think about the changes your about to make. It is ALOT to take in. There is a lot of mental thoughts in this process, not just the surgery. Thank you & Good Luck to you!

@ toomuchrose - Thank you. Why are you not doing so well?

@dlamp112 Great to hear your move to mushies has gone well. I am back to full days at work as of Tuesday. Pretty tired at the end of the day. Today, went much better, even went to bible study tonight. I probably feel the best I have yet today. Just have to make myself get all the protein in all day! Great to hear from you, hoping the week goes well for you too.

Yeah lady!!! That's AWESOME!!

You go girl…..yeah BABY!

I already bought the 22/24's in mind that I would be there by the middle of the summer. Sooooo, I am keeping them, lol. I just didn't buy that much, a few tops. And I will have to contend with the older stuff that's been hanging around. But I did manage to get rid of the tops with worn out arm pits, lol. About a bag full right to the curb. Goooo Me! Down 4 lbs already this week. Feels great

you are doing AMAZING! So proud of you!

:-)