healthydnp

That is the exact reason why I'm back on here after a year or more. I yoyo now between 182 to 189. I eat most of the time making good choices, but lately, I find that chocolate and candy are in my hands more than ever. Work was very hectic and didn't allow me to exercise like I was. I was working 6-7 days a week, 12 hours days. Now that work is "normal" again I need to get back to basics. I need help though. I will make a commitment to check this site and reconnect every day. I'd love to be a buddy to you, if you'd like. We could support each other.

I would really like to have a buddy. I will check every day as well and let's get back into gear!

I love Wendy's frosties! I will try it thanks!

I was banded a year ago and have done well, I am down to 152.6. The problem is that I am getting into the ice cream cycle again. I not too tight but my brain really likes it. I am trying to log my food again but am having a hard time exercising. I did well when I logged on here regularly and participated, so I'm back. Any words of wisdom or encouragement would be appreciated.

Becci

Goal weight 150

Weight 11-1 153

Goal for 11-30 145

I had all the Fluid removed and I am so much better. I have another appt in 2 weeks and will have some fluid put back in then. I feel so much better.

Thanks it always helps to have another perspective!

Ok here's the story. I was banded Aug 6 and am down 27 lbs. I went for 1 st fill one month after surgery and didn't need it because I was doing good. About a week after that I was hungry more and got 2 cc put in. I did okay but wasn't losing. Went back in at next appt which was a 1.5 weeks ago and had 2 more cc put in. Since then I have had the pb for the first time ever every night. I had chicken get stuck so bad yesterday that I vomited. Today I can swallow but...water hurts. I am thinking clears for a couple of days, 1 cc Fluid removal Tuesday (my day off). Any other thoughts?

My understanding is that you can swim/get wet with the flex. Is that true? Anyone?

It is Water resistant up to 30 feet. I love my flex.

Don't forget to post to the monthly challenge bandsters! Looks like so far everyone is doing great! Lets keep it up.

How are doing healthydnp? How are you feeling? How is your job going? Hope all is well. Take Care!

Hi Jama

I am doing well. The job is going okay. My energy is really good now which is a blessing. How are you feeling?

Screen name: healthydnp/ Becci

Goal for Sept 30: 155

Weight:156.8

Goal for Oct 31: 150.0

I think after reading this thread and looking at the website I am going to get a flex also.

I love it. I cant wait to check everything on my phone and computer. You will be making a good investment.

Had my first fill Friday and it was easy. Little poke and that was it. No worries.

Got my fill of 2 cc today and I can tell. Dr thinks that I have lost so much weight in abdomen that the fat around the band shrunk causing me to need a fill. Fill was easy and hardly and discomfort. Thanks for everyone's input.

Got my fitbit flex today and can't stop playing with it. I think it will be a very helpful tool. My Dr said she has one too and loves it. So glad I saw this thread otherwise would have never heard of it!

I'm going for a fill tomorrow and I hope it helps. I think you guys are right I really have paid attention today and not having as much restriction.

Thanks. I just was fence sitting. I'm scheduled soon so I will try a fill and see if it helps.

Thanks. I can't wait. Should be here Friday. Got the flex because will be easiest to use for me and won't worry so much about losing it.

I just ordered my fitbit. Does anyone know if you can swim with it?

I was banded on Aug 6th and have done well with my weight loss (23 lb) and have not needed a fill..yet. I have noticed over the last week I am drinking more Water but I am also hungrier than I was before. I am eating 1/2 cup per meal and feel full. I eat 3 times a day and eat high Protein, low carb. I do not drink with meals and wait 30-60 min after eating to drink fluids. Is the water causing my food to slide through faster? Do I need a fill? Or is it a combination of both? What to do, what to do..

Sorry but do you know who was going to setup possibly monthly checkins for august banders? I'm anxious to learn a little more about each of us since we've shared alot of our problems already along with our successes. We're like a family. And we're on this journey so close together. Anyhow hope whoever brought it up still wants to do it cause I'm in if we try it. Thx.

It is set up under monthly support groups 2013 august. Would love you to join!

Can anyone tell me what they paid for a breast augmentation? I don't think my insurance will pay and the girls will need picked up and augmented after weight loss.

I am starting to wonder if I even need a first fill. I can only take a few bites and then I am full. Even with eating slow.

I am the same and I do not have any saline in my band. My doc said she has had a couple of people that never need a fill because the presence of the band is enough.

That's great news. I'm doing well. Getting my second fill today. And I've now lost 40lbs!! So happy to have lost 5 this week after staying the same for three weeks! I've got 4cc in at the moment and still not in the green zone. I'm eating more than a cup three times a day to satisfy my hunger so I definitely need today's fill.

Ange

That is awesome! See all of a sudden proof goes the weight.

I want to:

-look better than the other women at my 20th high school reunion.

-not be tired all the time.

-rock leggings

-put on a swimming suit and not want to hide

-get my sex drive back

-wear single digits

-run without my fat jiggling in pain!