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Don't get get discouraged, I think you are doing great!I got banded 12/29/08 and have lost about as much as you and I have a looong way to go. I am greatful not to be gaining if I slip alittle.Also I think losing is a bit slower cuz we're older.Keep up the good work. Ky. peeps rock!

I have had my band since 12/29/08 so far I have lost 53 lbs.Right now I think I have too much restriction. I am having trouble with keeping down solids and meat especially. Tomorrow I am going in going in for an unfill. I think I need time-off I am feeling so stressed about the whole thing. and I am soo tired. Has anyone else felt like they needed some time-off. My loss has some to a stand still and my energy has bottomed out so has my excitment for this whole process. I will be talking to the pych. tomorrow also.I am feeling some anxiety and depression. Thanks for any comments.

Wow i didnt realize how long it has been since I posted. So far I have had 5 fils. I'm around 6 cc in my realize band. It feels o.k. I am feeling some restriction but it is hard for me to eat really solid foods, no pb just dont feel so good after. As for the weight loss I am down about 40lbs but it fluxtuates a pound or so. I do not get on the scale everyday and the only number I take seriously is the on ate the Dr's. My original Dr. left and I have a new one now He's o.k. I miss my other dr. I am still talking to my daughter's friends mom every few weeks she has lost about the same amount of wt. We are going to get together and do some walking. Right now I am working on cleaning out my basement which I had neglected for so long.Thats where I exercise and I need to make it a pleasant place to be.

Hello, I was banded on dec 29,2008.I am about where you are. I am very happy with my loss. As I have struggled for many years. I have had 2 fills also.I am due for another fill in april. It was my understanding that we are to expect to lose 1 to 2pounds per week. I have times that the scale will not move also. I have times when i am very hungry too. I think maybe I need a little more fill.Give yourself a break and don't get on the scale for at least a week, follow your plan and do your exercise. Then if you are truly not happy with the result maybe talk to your dr. or nutritionist. I think our bodies are trying to adjust and will catch up. I think your loss is spectacular:thumbup: keep up the good work! It is a challange but worth the work! If you have any other questions or accomplishments let me know. Your friend from Ky.:wink:

It;s been awhile since i've posted. I have been away from my computer. I hate winter time we had a bad snow storm followed by an ice storm and then more snow. I did not get to the dr. for my fill on the 28th of jan so I'm sched. for the 25th of feb my bandster hell has been prolonged by a month. I have extreme hunger trying to keep meals to 1/2 cup some days I'm successful, some days not so much, I have lost 23 lbs since dec.29th so I'm o.k. with that. I have a hard time getting in all the liquids and not always sure about the protien. But for sure staying away from carbs and fat.:scared2:

It;s been awhile since i've posted. I have been away from my computer. I hate winter time we had a bad snow storm followed by an ice storm and then more snow. I did not get to the dr. for my fill on the 28th of jan so I'm sched. for the 25th of feb my bandster hell has been prolonged by a month. I have extreme hunger trying to keep meals to 1/2 cup some days I'm successful, some days not so much, I have lost 23 lbs since dec.29th so I'm o.k. with that. I have a hard time getting in all the liquids and not always sure about the protien. But for sure staying away from carbs and fat.:thumbup:

Thanks! I did a little shopping, got some lose clothes to wear for a while I guess I,m still healing.

Just wanted to know if anyone else had this. I just don't feel like my swelling has gone away. I am not comfortable wearing even my biggest stretch pants and I am very itchy from my bra line to just below my waist. I am using benedryl cream for the itching and my wounds are almost healed and they do not itch.I went out this weekend and bought a stretchy lounge dress,but I am so frustrated about the swelling. I have lost 19 pounds but can't tell by the way things are fitting.

I don't know if it's winter or an after surg thing, but I am grumpy everyday! My weightloss has ground to a halt. I have tried some mushies then tried to eat chicken chili. as per dr suggestion, the scale has stopped moving! I have increased my activity and even did 15 mins of a exercise dvd. On saturday when I woke up my abdomen area ached:tt1: and I was in the worst mood:thumbdown:I did some housework and then I decided to just go back on liquids and puddings and jellos and Protien shakes but, I'm so depressed I don't even want to eat that. I feel like I just should not eat at all.I do feel like I am starving all the time:angry:I did not expect to feel like this. I wil be getting a fill on the 29th. I thought getting this thing would give me restriction and satiety. I am really hating this I hope it's just a phase.:thumbdown:

I don't know if it's winter or an after surg thing, but I am grumpy everyday! My weightloss has ground to a halt. I have tried some mushies then tried to eat chicken chili. as per dr suggestion, the scale has stopped moving! I have increased my activity and even did 15 mins of a exercise dvd. On saturday when I woke up my abdomen area ached:tt1: and I was in the worst mood:thumbdown:I did some housework and then I decided to just go back on liquids and puddings and jellos and Protien shakes but, I'm so depressed I don't even want to eat that. I feel like I just should not eat at all.I do feel like I am starving all the time:angry:I did not expect to feel like this. I wil be getting a fill on the 29th. I thought getting this thing would give me restriction and satiety. I am really hating this I hope it's just a phase.:tounge_smile:

Today was a good day! I went to the Dr. and he said everything seemed to be o.k. so he said I can eat mushies for a week and then try some reg food as tolerated.Then on the 29th I will probably get a fill. So far so good. The first 2 weeks were really hard being on liquids but it was so worth it. I have lost 18 pounds I hope to never see again! Now I can start my exercise again that is a real stress buster that I have been misssing!

Today was a good day! I went to the Dr. and he said everything seemed to be o.k. so he said I can eat mushies for a week and then try some reg food as tolerated.Then on the 29th I will probably get a fill. So far so good. The first 2 weeks were really hard being on liquids but it was so worth it. I have lost 18 pounds I hope to never see again! Now I can start my exercise again that is a real stress buster that I have been misssing!

Also today I taked to my daughter's friend mom who is having the band surg. on Monday. It's nice to know someone locally who is going thru the same thing. I hope and pray she will be ok.

Also today I taked to my daughter's friend mom who is having the band surg. on Monday. It's nice to know someone locally who is going thru the same thing. I hope and pray she will be ok.:tounge_smile:

I not quite sure how this blog thing works so here I go. I was banded on 12/29/08 in northern ky. Everything went o.k.:smile: Now it is 11 days on a liquid diet, I am hating this part as i guess most do.:cool2: Monday I have an appt wirh the Dr. I hoping then I can start on more pureed foods. I have been very faithful to this process. I am afraid to start pureed foods because i might eat too much.:frown:Today i did a little exercise (walking dvd) for about 20 min and worked on installing new camera software for new cameras. a big part of this initial period is keeping busy mentally cuz I'm not so much into the physical yet. Today my energy is low and I think I am having heart palpatations(anxiety).

I not quite sure how this blog thing works so here I go. I was banded on 12/29/08 in northern ky. Everything went o.k.:thumbup: Now it is 11 days on a liquid diet, I am hating this part as i guess most do.:tounge_smile::thumbup: Monday I have an appt wirh the Dr. I hoping then I can start on more pureed foods. I have been very faithful to this process. I am afraid to start pureed foods because i might eat too much.:frown:Today i did a little exercise (walking dvd) for about 20 min and worked on installing new camera software for new cameras. a big part of this initial period is keeping busy mentally cuz I'm not so much into the physical yet. Today my energy is low and I think I am having heart palpatations(anxiety).

Ladyracer, I too am having a lot of gas after eating. I am going to the dr. today and I'm going to ask about it. Mine seems the worst after the protien shakes. To deal with it so far besides what the dr. perscribed I am taking gas x strips 1 per meal it helps a little. Hang in there it's bound to get better!

Hello everyone! I was banded on 12/29. Everything went o.k. came home next day around 11a m. Until today I really felt awful, sore, tired, emotional and after the third day STARVING!! But last nite I seemed to have a turn for the better I was finaly able to eat some yogurt and I had a popcicle.(besides the Protien shakes} everything up till then hurt my stomach & took hours to get down. Going to check-up Monday. I think it's all going to be O.K. :tt2:

Hi, I'm getting my band on the 29th. Can I join your group. I live in Northern Kentucky.:tounge_smile:

Hello, getting my band Dec 29 in ky. Happy New Year!!

Hello, I am kinda new to posting, so here it goes. I will be getting my band on 12/29/08. I am so excited and anxious. I have been in the process for amost 2 yrs. Mostly waiting for ins. approval. I have lost about 60 pounds on my own but still have a long way to go. I don't have a problem losing, mine is keeping it off. So I hope this band will help me stop this cycle.Looking soooo forward to a healthier lifestyle I had my 50th b'day in sept. I have 3 adult daughters and I think I have been a good role model for them except for my weight issues. I wish you success in your journey and hope my surg goes as easy as your did.

hello everyone It's been awhile since I posted. I was approved about 2 weeks ago and am waiting for my surgery date. I had to go through alot of stuff like tests and dieting. I think it's just part of the process. I am nervous too about what it all will be like but I am soooo ready for a change of life style. I just turned 50 and am looking forward to a heathly thinner future. Just hang in there it will be o.k.

Hi I'm new to this, but have been watching and waiting since last year,I have had all my tests and everything is good but then Insurance changed. New one said... do a program like "weight watchers" for 6 months so thats where I am, in month 5. hoping that sometime in late sept. I will get approved. Anyone out there like me?