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I haven't had a fill in a while, but all of a sudden I don't get hungry. My stomach growls, but I really don't care for food. This has been happening for a month now, and I have lost 12 pounds. I am forcing myself to eat. However, I only need a bite or two of something and I feel super full. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining. I am only saying that sometimes we do need to force ourselves to eat because we cannot afford to get dehydrated or malnourished. I can't explain what's happening, but if this is the Green Zone, thank you Jesus!

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I haven't had a fill in a while, but all of a sudden I don't get hungry. My stomach growls, but I really don't care for food. This has been happening for a month now, and I have lost 12 pounds. I am forcing myself to eat. However, I only need a bite or two of something and I feel super full. Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining. I am only saying that sometimes we do need to force ourselves to eat because we cannot afford to get dehydrated or malnourished. I can't explain what's happening, but if this is the Green Zone, thank you Jesus!

The first 3-6 months after surgery, I lost 36 pounds. I gained 16 back. It has been a very slooooow weight loss process for me. Now, all of a sudden one year and 4 months after surgery (June 28, 2013) I have restriction and can only eat a bite or two of anything and feel FULL for many many hours. Needless to say, I have lost about 12 pounds in only one month.

Don't know when it happened, but it happened...I woke up, weighed myself and found out I was at goal. How long I've been there, I'm sad to say I don't know because I quit weighing myself regularly several weeks ago...it got boring. I'm happy to say that I'm here and I don't need to lose any more weight...my Bat Girl pic is actually 10lbs ago, but it's so cute!

I can walk for miles and walk up stairs without getting out of breath and without back pain.
I walked my dog in the late afternoon yesterday and my shadow is smaller.
No seatbelt extenders on four flights I took this month!
I donated five bags of big clothes, including two winter coats, to Goodwill yesterday.

I bought WHITE pants today...., I have worn black pants or jeans for decades. Today I bought a size 16 in WHITE!!!!!!!!!

I had a real strange one the other day...was out for a few drinks with people from work....sitting in a booth...a friend sitting across from me kept staring and studying my face....
Finally she said, that she never noticed before how "thin and distinctive" my nose has become since becoming skinny????
My Nose? Looked in the mirror and sure enough....not only has my face thinned, but my nose isn't fat anymore!! It is thin!

Let's team up for support -- I have the same philosophy of not dieting as that has been so destructive for me in the past -- and not being hungry, looking for food, etc. It definitely takes a while to get to the right place fill-wise -- I'm so glad you're feeling it now. I have no idea how much I have in my band as the surgeon doesn't share that, but I had no Fluid in my band and am pretty sure he's of the small fills school of thought -- that patients need time to adjust behavior and experience "restriction" incrementally in order not to have negative repercussions. I think it becomes a very organic process, the lifestyle change, the reduction in calories, increase in exercise and......finally......serious weight loss. Also, of course, as we all know, the closer to goal the more difficult it is to lose. And for those of us who convinced our bodies the famine is here, it takes some time for the brain to get into the right mode for shedding. Let that dialogue begin in earnest now, and it's spring -- great time for health and healing.

2/1: 167.4
2/8: 164.0
2/15: 163.8
2/22: 160.2

2/1: 167.4
2/8: 164.0
2/15: 163.8
Only .2 and I was so good. Maybe the steroids they put me on are playing a part. That's what I'll tell myself so I can stay motivated lol

All I can say is: wow!

All I can say is: wow!

I made it, and it's too big to leave in a blog! Sorry but I am so excited. Someone at work came to me yesterday and said oh you lost weight I didn't notice until they, other coworkers, said it but you look good what did you do? To which I replied with my usual response, I don't drink soda, a little juice and lots of Water, Don't eat fast food, exercise smaller portions yada yada yada.
Then the big question: How much did you lose? It seems so hard to come out and say it and expect people to believe me, because I barely believe it. It's just that hard to grasp the reality of it all. But I rounded and told her 130. Going back to my first consultation with my surgeon he asked what my goal weight was I told him 175, to which he was quick to assure me the average weight loss with the band is about 40% of your excess weight. That meaning 40% or the 200 something lbs I was over weight and not 40% or the 331 that I was. That calculated out to me possibly losing some 80 lbs. So far I've beat the odds by 50 lbs. Needless to say I'm very pleased. It's been a while since I've been to the office, I ought to pay them a visit one of these days. My goal is to reach ultimate goal of 165 by my two year surgiversary! 35 lbs? No problem, knock on wood!
  

Jan 1 - 202
Jan 28 - 196

Went on a walk with my 9 year old for an hour/ had a great time - this was the sunset tonight

1/1/14: 328
1/6/14: 336 (yikes!)
1/13/14: 330
1/20/14: 328
1/27/14: 326
Finally a loss! -2 pounds.
I had a fill of .5cc to 6/10cc on 1/20/14 and boy do I feel it now. Last night I had 5 bites of chicken for dinner and I was full! So different from my full plate of food the week before!

I have only lost 35 pounds in 4 months. However, I went from a size XL in belts to a size medium. I went from a size 16 in pants to size 10. I went from an XL shirt to L, but that's only because I have a small belly and big you know what.... Lol. Loving it!

Don't fret! I gained 10 pounds since November. Trying really hard to get back on track. Had a very bad experience after my last fill. My doctor had to unfill me twice and as a result, I can't stop eating. Anyway, I hope I can make an appointment for next week. Keep your head up!

Don't fret! I gained 10 pounds since November. Trying really hard to get back on track. Had a very bad experience after my last fill. My doctor had to unfill me twice and as a result, I can't stop eating. Anyway, I hope I can make an appointment for next week. Keep your head up!

Hello everyone. I have been gone from the forum for about two months, during which time I was suffering a serious "too tight" issue. As a result, my doctor had to remove most of the liquid in the band. Since then, I have gained 7 pounds from overrating and making bad food choices. However, I am determined to make this year the best ever! Today, I will begin to take control over my life and my health with a vengeance. I realized that I did not spend ten thousand dollars or more to gain the weight back after making it half way to my goal weight! I know I can turn this around, I just need to be strong and stay on this forum for the support I need. Today, I will start going to the gym.
Name, real or screen~ Maria
Goal weight for January 31st~ Dropping the 7 pounds I gained (170)
Weight on January 1st~ 177
Age~ 43
City/State~ Miami, Florida
Dietary goal for January~ stay away from rice and bread
Exercise goal for January~ exercise every day!
Personal goal for January~ get my finances in order
Date banded~ June 28, 2013
Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 30 pounds
New Year's Resolution~ reach my weight goal of 135 pounds by June

I just realized the BIG mess up I made, my weight on Jan 1 is 213, should have been 223. It was wishful thinking, I guess.

Checking in at 199 (finally in onederland)!!!! And that was my goal - so I'm happy

Jami
I am sooo happy for you! Keep up the good work!

It's not time to check in - but I just had to : scale said 201 - 201!!! I am so so happy !! I have 2 pounds to be in onederland!!!