healthydnp

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

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.

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

Thanks it always helps to have another perspective!

My husband knows I get on here and is glad I have the support. I don't go to a local support group but am so glad I have this site. I can get on when I cannot sleep or when I'm having a hard time. This is my place to be sad, happy, and vent. Always nice to know there are others in the same place I am.

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

Screen name: angelabgray/Angela
Goal for Sept. 30: 224
Today's weight: 230.8
Oct. 31 goal: 220
Every pound lost is a victory! I get my first fill on Wednesday. I'm ready to really get this show on the road!!

Good job Donna!

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 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..

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.

I am from Nebraska but not picky about where my mentor is from. I was banded Aug 6 th and need someone who has had their band a while (not picky how long). Who I can email or text when the going gets tough and I need a kind ear.

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!

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!

Well I've been trying to avoid getting on the scales everyday but after yesterday's 1 1/2lb loss I got on again this morning (I think just to make sure the loss was still there lol) and I was down another 2lbs! What is that all about?!?! It's like my body finally realized that's its not being starved and can let go of some fat!!!
How is everyone doing??

That's great!
I'm feeling fine. I'd say the day after surgery was the worst. I'm mostly just sore now around the port area. I'm already down 10 pounds!

Finally eating foods! I'm a few days early eating salad, but, I needed to for other reasons......I'm feeling so much better! I hope my fellow bandsters are doing well!! Been thinking about you all!

I can not stop crying!! What an emotional day! I am overwhelmed with joy! To think back to how run down and depressed I was less than 6 months ago. I was in such a dark and scary place for so long. I dreaded little things like going to the grocery store. I would go late at night so less people would see me. I carried sooo much guilt and shame. I was embarrassed to pick my kids up from school because I never wanted to be "that" mom...and there I was. I would get comments from the kids when I would volunteer to help...one little girl asked me if I was having a baby and when I said no she asked why my belly was so big. Can't blame her but it still hurt.
Now 5 months post op and I am feeling incredible! Inside and out!!
ONEderland is a ONEderful feeling.
If you are on this journey, PUSH yourself! Find that wall and break through it! YOU can do it!!! Don't waste time at the gym just getting by...WORK HARD while you are there. Make the most of the time you have!
If you haven't started your journey...dont wait any longer! The days are going to pass and you can't get them back! Just start...every journey begins with just a single step....TAKE THAT STEP TODAY!!! YOU WONT REGRET IT!!

I had the same issue about chugging Water and I cannot do it anymore. Immediately post op they have you drink an ounce every 15 min. I cannot get in 64 oz a day. Then with all the restriction of not drinking for 30-60 min after eating it is tough. I am about 6 weeks out and I can take a drink normally however I cannot chug. I 'oh .ldb encourage you to sip constantly when not eating and immediately after. Start when you get up and keep at it all day. Let me if you need a buddy or if I can help answer any other questions! Good luck.

I had the same issue about chugging Water and I cannot do it anymore. Immediately post op they have you drink an ounce every 15 min. I cannot get in 64 oz a day. Then with all the restriction of not drinking for 30-60 min after eating it is tough. I am about 6 weeks out and I can take a drink normally however I cannot chug. I 'oh .ldb encourage you to sip constantly when not eating and immediately after. Start when you get up and keep at it all day. Let me if you need a buddy or if I can help answer any other questions! Good luck.

This is my biggest fear as well. I started using rogaine for women now so that if it does fall out then hopefully I should have more growing.

I had band regret for the first week. Then I started to feel better and now life is good. You just had major surgery and life will get better. Take your pain medication routinely, walk, and rest.