hopefulinNY

Thanks . You are all right.i just got got all my info and I'm going to re read all my rules . Even though I know what I should be doing . I'm tracking on fitness pal too .

Went for 1 hour and half walk . If only I was better with the food !!

I feel exactly the same way . Thought by now I'd be almost to goal and have only lost 40 pounds. I'm trying to go back to basics and follow rules . We can do this and you are not alone .

I failed .stayed down 4 but not good

March 8 weigh in March 1st 250 (goal 240) March 8. 247 ( down 3 )

Name, real or screen~healthyinNY Goal weight for March 31st~240 Weight on March 1st~250 Age~44 City/State~upstate NY Dietary goal for March~follow my plan Exercise goal for March~exercise 5 times a week Personal goal for March~get back on track Date banded~June 12. 2013 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~40 What are you lucky to have in your life? A great supportive daughter and friends

I am in a similar situation. Started at 289 was banded last June . List about 50 pounds up dwn up down.. Had revision in October and then hystwrectomy . I was doing great then last couple months I have been cheating the band and really only cheating myself. I do exercise a lot but the food is the problem . I have had one fill and so have restriction in the morning but seems as the day goes on I can eat .. I have committed starting today to follow the band rules as I weighed today at 255 . I know I can do this and want to get a chunk off before my band one year date . So I'm taking it one day at a time .. You can too !!!

Had my band placed in June of 2013.lost about 50 pounds ( pre and post ) . Had a complication as the tubing came apart from the port so had that fixed in October and then to top it off I had a hysterextomy in November . Was doing great after that .. Have good restriction was off home and losing again. Now the post holidays , I put on some weigh as I wasnt exercising like I had been . Today I weighed at 248 my original weight was 289. Just gel like I keep yoyoing . I did just join the gym so can't use weather as excuse and am committed to doing this . I am going to do my pre op diet for This week and see if a jump start will help me mentally and physically . Any input would be great . That diet is two shakes a day and one meal of Protein and cooked veg . I know it was tough to do before so praying that I can do this!!

Thanks everyone . I thought T was odd but seems like a common problem. I'll try making some chicken salad or get the dark meat.. I like better anyway

I finally have restriction in my band but don't understand why even if i chew chicken breast it will not stay down.....yet can eat bread ... Any thoughts

Your doctor didn't give you instructions . I was on clear liq for 4 days full liquid for 2 weeks mushy for a week then soft . You shouldn't be eating real food yet as you heal.

Depends on the insurance and doctor . My office required a lot of appointments support groups and I had to lose 5 percent of body weight before could be sent to insurance . After sent it took 2 days for approval. All in all . Took about 3 months from consult to surgery date .

I had the same thing happen to me the port came apart from tubing after only 2 months of being banded . So I can relate . Had my revision on the 17th and my first fill yesterday . Finally feel it working .. Which is good since I gained 10 pounds of 50 I lost back..good luck to you !!

Thanks . I have gained like 10 pounds back.. But I when to him on Friday and he confirmed that I have nothing in my band. I asked for a fill as soon as possible and then I can make up some time .. Glad your doing well .

Hi June 2013 bandsters I was banded June 12 Could use some help. Beginning weight was 289. I was about 270 when banded and got down to about 240 pretty much on my own since I never felt restriction or full . Had one fill 3 cc in July .still never felt any difference . Had anther fill in September at which time they discovered my port was not attached to the tubing . Had this replaced last week. So since I was banded I have not had a working band . Have slipped back into bad habits . Am getting back on track . Weighed in today at doctors at 248. So it could be worse and better !!