LindaE

Hi Jennifer, I measure out the prepared food before I eat it. I try to stick to 1/2 cups servings. Lately it hasnt been easy. Good luck to everyone. Linda

Hi Everyone, Im starting to have problems sticking on my eating program.I was banded on sept.11 2007. I started at 269 im now at 210. For the last 2 months Ive only dropped 9 lbs. Im eating more than I should, even if I dont feel hungry. Is anyone else having this problem? Does any one have any advice? I still need to drop another 70 lbs. Ill be seeing my doc tomorrow . I guess ill check in with him. I dont like my weight loss to slow down. I do exercise. I dont know why but im feeling lazy. And that scares me.Please E-mail me any advice. Linda@klaymanpants.com Thanks

LindaE im down 58lbs. Banded Sept.11 2007

Hi lindaypie, I had my lapband surgery on 9/11/07. I havent had a fill yet. Im down 60lbs. My dr. has me eating 3 meals a day. 1/2 cup each(I eat them with a baby spoon) If I eat meat,dairy.... I dont have to worry about protein drinks. I also try to drink 60oz. of liquid a day. I get 2 low fat snacks. Cottage cheese,almonds,sugar free pudding. If you starve yourself youre boby will shut down and you wont be able to drop any weight. I have to admit my weight loose has slowed down. Im cheating a little. Im still dropping 4 to 5 lbs a month (last 2 months). I would think about writing down some questions about whats going on with you and discuss them with your doctor. Do you know how many and how long hes been doing lap band surgery? Im just giving you a few suggestions. This is a long process that never ends but does go thru changes. I hope this helps. Good luck LindaE

Hi, Im Linda E. Im 56 yrs old/young. I was banded sept.11.2007. Im post menopausal. Im 4'10" I started at 269 lbs. Im now at 215 lbs, plus im on anti depressants. Im still dropping pounds because of the band. Small portions and high protein lots of liquid are the answer. Thank god for the band. I havent weighed this little since 2003. I plan to keep it off and still keep loosing. My big goal is to get down below 200 lbs. good luck to everyone.

LindaE. as of today 2/25/08 down 54 lbs

Hi. I havent posted in a while. I sometimes get tired of eating small portions. Its not that Im hungry . I was banded on 9/11/07. My Dr. doesnt want to give me a fill because ive been dropping about 8 to 10 lbs a month. I started at 289. I was at 269 at my surgery date. Now Im at 216. I just want to eat more. I never feel full. instead of eating food Im drinking alot of fluids. sometimes more than 68 oz. I have so much head hunger. especially when i go out to dinner with my friends and see their portions. I order a go box with my meal.And pack the balance right away. I feel like i am just like a dry drunk is with alcohol. I still love having my lap band. It really takes a lot more work than I thought it would be. One day at a time is good advice. Thanks for letting me sound off

Im interested in going to las vegas for a lap band convention. I just need some time for making plans. So count me in if its not to late. Sounds like a great idea!

Hi My doctor tells me to measure out 1/2 cup meals also. I dont feel hungry or full. Thats how they want me to do it. I am only suppose to eat 1200 calories a day.Any less can put you in starvation mode and loosing weight will slow down or stop.

Hi Dr. Walkins. I was banded on Sept. 11 2007. I loose around 8 to 9 lbs a month. My dr. has chosen not to give me a fill. Thats ok. with me. Does this sound reasonable to you. I see him the first Mon. of every month for the next 2 years. Thanks for youre opinion. LindaE

Hi. Im LindaE. I was banded on Sept.11th. I havent had any fills at all. Ive dropped around 8 to 9 lbs a month so far. My doctor doesnt want to give me any fills. Thats ok with me. Im not hungry for the most part. I really appreciate youre explanation on fills. Good luck to you on getting healthier.

Hi Im LindaE. I was banded on Sept. 11th. If you can please put me on the list. Its great to know Im not alone out there and can read about and write about whats going on with me and everyone else. Thank you Thank you

Hi Mandy. Im sorry your weight loss is so slow. I was banded Sept.11 th. I dont know if this will help or not. I eat 3 meals a day. They are only 1/2 cup each. 90% protein- 10% veggies or fruit. No sugar foods of any kind. I have 2 snacks a day. Either a low carb-low fat protein bar or a skim milk sugar free chai drink for the ( extra protein) This totals around 1200 calories a day.Not much. If you follow these portions I think youll loose weight. Hang in there. I try to get in 50 to 60oz. of no calorie drinks.Like crystal light. No soda or juice Dont give up. LindaE

Hi TulipStar, Could you please e-mail me back and tell me how you found out your port slipped. Did you feel something? Since my surgery back on Sept. 2007 my port has moved. Its no longer below my incession scar. Congratulations on youre weight loss. thanks LindaE

Hi all you Sept. banders. I was banded sept.11 2007. Im down 34 lbs. I havent had a fill yet. I started at 269 lbs now im at 235 lbs. I cant wait till I get in the 220s. I have short goals of 10 lb weight losses. lets all hang in there. especially through the holidays.