yaya1397

Name, real or screen~ yaya1397

Goal weight for January 31st ~ 215

Weight on January 1st~ 222.7

Age~ 37

City/State~ Long Island, NY

Dietary goal for January~ Choose quality food

Exercise goal for January~ 5 days a week

Personal goal for January~ work toward my goals

Date banded~ 11/18/2013

Total weight loss since banded/pre op diet~ 22lbs

New year's resolution~ (short term: get to Onederland) Long term: Reach my weight goal, 150lbs

January 8th~ 221.1

Name, real or screen~ yaya1397

Goal weight for January 31st ~ 215

Weight on January 1st~ 222.7

Age~ 37

City/State~ Long Island, NY

Dietary goal for January~ Choose quality food

Exercise goal for January~ 5 days a week

Personal goal for January~ work toward my goals

Date banded~ 11/18/2013

Total weight loss since banded/pre op diet~ 22lbs

New year's resolution~ (short term: get to Onederland) Long term: Reach my weight goal, 150lbs

December 22nd~ 223.3

December 29~ 222.7 only a 0.6 oz lost.

I think TOM it's coming to visit me this week!

I got motivated and walked a mile! I feel so much better that I did it!

You Go Girl!!

yaya you are doing great! You really have the exercise thing down. That's what I need to hear to motivate me! I could use some Breakfast ideas too. Just because it's breakfast, doesn't mean you have to eat breakfast foods! Switch it up and eat something you would eat for dinner. Maybe some turkey sausage crumbled into a scrambled egg? Maybe a quiche that you fix ahead of time and portion out to eat during the week? Cottage cheese with fruit? Turkey and cheese rollups is another thought. Thanks for checking in!

Yummm! Thanks for the ideas!

Hi ladies!! I was banded 11/18 and so far I have lost 21lbs since pre-op. After surgery I did two weeks of full liquids, two weeks of mushy and now I'm eating solids. My incisions are doing well, except for one that it's taking longer to heal.

So far so good, no throwing up or stock episodes. I did expirience mild chest pain( like esopahgus spasm) I called the Dr. and I was told that I was problably eating and drinking too fast. I practiced eating slow and the pain went away.

From time to time I also feel pain in my left shoulder not sure if band related or just muscle pain.

I have been trying to do at least do some cardio 3-5 times a week for 30 minutes and I have 4pounders weight and I try to do them at least twice a week. I haven't had any fills yet, I think my surgeon wants to see first if I really needed. So far I eat a cup worth of food every 5 hours 3x a day and I'm allowed a snack but I haven't had the need to go for it. My TOM is around the corner and I start feeling hungry a little sooner maybe 4 to 4 1/2 hours after my lst meal. So I don't think is that bad.

My next follow up is on 1/14. Let see what they will do. To be honest I hope I can continue doing this without the fills but if I need it I'll be getting them.

So Glad to hear that you are also doing well!!

Ps. I do need Breakfast Ideas. I been having eggs & oatmeals. It's getting a little boring!

Thanks.

December 1st 229.5

December 8th 228.2

December 15th 225.1

December 22nd~ 223.3

Just had my first aftercare appointment and didn't need an adjustment, yet. She said that is normal with people who had a hiatal hernia repair. I'll probably need one by next month. Otherwise, I am down 21 pounds and doing well and can now transition to solid foods. Yay!

Congratulations!!! 21 pounds in less then a month, that's awesome!

December 1st 229.5

December 8th 228.2

December 15th 225.1

Wow! You look great!

I called and got an appt with the surgeon for this afternoon. This morning I ate my usual Protein Bar (slowly) and got some pain after. This sucks.

Please let us know what he says and I hope you feel better soon!!

I called my surgeon's office and I spoke with the PA. She pretty much stated that it could be that i'm eating or drinking too fast and maybe big gulps at the time and that can irritated the esophagus and caused spasms. She suggested that 15 minutes before I eat to drink something warm to smooth things and if the discomfort continues to call back to make an appointment.

I know that I can work on slowing down when I drink . So I'm going to try her suggestions and I hope it works.

I had my surgery on the 18th of last month and today I started feeling a tightness in my chest ( esophagus) is like I need to burp but it will not come out and when it does it hurts. I read that some people get esophagus spasms when they are too tight but in my case, my band is empty. I'm also calling the Dr. tomorrow to find out what is this pain all about.

My surgeon's office recomends using a salad plate with 3oz Protein 1/2 cup of fruit/veggies & 2Tbs of starch. Which is a cup per meal.

But as mentioned, stop eating when feeling satisfied.

Down to 228.2

Welcome to the monthly challenge. December is here and here come all the Holidays!! This challenge is a fun way to keep track of your monthly weight loss while gaining and giving support to other bandsters.

Copy and post the template below and fill in the information that you are comfortable sharing on December 1st then come back every Sunday on the 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th and the LAST DAY OF THE MONTH --Tuesday December 31st and post your updated weight. I will keep track of the weights to get a table listing everyone's results on the following weekend.

Good luck to everyone and remember this isn't a contest it's a challenge and you are a winner no matter how much you lose. The first three items are required all others are recommended, but the last one is the most fun. If you are new to our monthly challenge please leave a short introduction.

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Name, real or screen:Yahayra

Goal weight for December 31st- 219

Weight on December 1st- 229.5

Age- 37

City/State- Long Island, NY

Dietary goal fo December- practice what I learned, choose quality food vs junk and chew, chew and chew.

Exercise goal for December- workout 5 x a week.

Personal goal for December- Stay away from the scale. Only get on it once a week instead of everyday.

Date banded- 11/18/2013

Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet- 15lbs

Yup! I'm from Suffolk County!

Hello and welcome to this site!! I was just banded on the 18th of this month and I'm also from Long Island. Congratulations on your weight loss!!!

I get to start mushies tomorrow. Yes. Over this liquid... liquid... liquid. Ready for real, if smushie food. Planning Cream of Wheat for brekkie.

Yummm! I wish I could start my mushy food! My doctor recommends two weeks on full liquids & he will switch you to mushy after the first follow up visit. I can't wait till Tuesday!

Thanks for all the great advice! I went back to work this week and I think I kinda over did it! Feeling much better!!

Woot Woot!!! Congrats!!

I'm one week post op today and I'm having pain near my port site. Is that normal?

Congratulations!!!

Congratulations!!! Welcome to bandedland!!

I was banded on the 21st and Im back to work today. Like you said still a little sore but I have a desk job too.

The only thing Im having trouble with is that Im soooo sick of Soup and i am really not hungry. I am really trying to make myself eat but nothing tastes good.

I find myself looking at the clock and calculating whether or not is time to eat again. As far as the food, I'm having 4 shakes and one soup. I actually look forward for my soup since it's the only savory dish that I'm allow to eat. The other day I had the low fat chicken noodle soup from Panera bread, I blended it and it was delish!!