laphappy40

hi everyone slow loser here. banded in oct 2007. lost 64 pounds. have not lost anything since june 2008. need to lose 40 more. i excercise 4 days a week and eat right 90% of the time. i ave not gained anything so i should be happy but i am so frustrated. this platuea is killing me. has anyone broken through a plateauand if so please help. thanks!!!!!

coach, i had my last fill in may. i was banded in oct2007. i have lost 50 pds. ever since may i have not lost a single pound. i still exercise 4x week and my band is tight enough. do you think i have hit my plateau? if so , do you have any advice as to how i can break through. this is very frustrating. i have 55 more pounds to go.

step c i am very happy for you.

hey everyone. i have not been on for a while. it seems i got on just in time. i will definitly get a tt when all is said and done. i just turned 41 last month and have always dreamed of a flat tummy and breast lift. but of course having 2 kids (over9lbs.) and nursing them for a year each kinda does something to the body. i have only lost 54 pounds. i have about 50 more to go so maybe next year i will treat myself.:confused_smile: i can't wait!!!!

you are so funny bandfan1. i remember feeling the same way. like it was a new lease on life. after trying everything under the sun to lose weight, this was going to be the begining of a whole new world.( hey wasn't that a song?) anyway i am counting with you. how exciting!!!!!

yeah fanny adams, i should have known better. i was just soo excited about felling full faster. but my doctor properly chastised me so i have been schooled in knowing the difference. i felt like a kid. hahaha.

bandfan1 i will be praying for you. you will do great. just keep us posted. i will be counting down with you!!!!

hey sorry for the mix up steph c. let me say it to you. goodluck with the Tummy Tuck. i know you are going to look HOT HOT HOT.

bandfan1, my prayers are with you. i hope things work out great. when i am done losing the weight, i too will get a Tummy Tuck. i know you are going to look HOT HOT HOT!!!!:biggrin2:

steph c and fanny adams, thanks for the heads up. i called my doctor and had .2cc taken out. feel sooo much better. what i thought was great restriction was indeed to much fill. you ladies are the best. i can now drink Water without feeling FULL. i am back on my protien shakes and had some mushy lima beans.( great source of protien). i am back at the gym and i lost 1.5lbs last week. thanks again for the backup!!!:crying:

hey fab fourties, i just had my third fill and i can barely get Water down. this is the most restriction i had. i am happy with it. it's just tough. i still think i want to eat a lot but the band won't let me. good thing. i can't complain. this is what i wanted. just want to get this off my chest.

hi all!! i am 40 years old. i have been banded since oct 07. i have lost 41 pounds.:tongue_smilie: i love this thread. i hope everyone is doing great with there band. i love my band. i wish i did this a long time ago but life is what it is. good luck to all!!!!!!

kbinaz, when you put it that way, you are right. i am sure without the band i would have gained 10 pounds at least. thanks for setting me straight!!!!!!

i like the elliptical. i think i get more workout on it. i stay one for one hour and clock about 5 miles and i burn 500-600 calories. it has worked wonders. i wish i had one at home. i use it at the gym. oh well at least i get to use it.

hi everyone, i have not posted in a while. i am losing weight o.k. but not fast enough for me. read some people have lost way more than i have even being banded at the same time. it kinda makes me feel like this is not wirking for me. but i just have to keep reminding myself that everyone is different. but boy it's hard to remember sometimes. i wish everyone well with their weight lost.

hey missourimom, i was banded just 10 days before you. what are you doing to lose weight so fast? i bet you look great. i have only lost 27 pounds and i pretty much follow the rules. if you have any secrets, please let me know. by the way i am also from missouri, kansas city.

hey i feel you. 4 months out and i thought i would be losing at least 10 pounds a month. NOT!!! i lose about 5-6 pds a month. although i don't eat a diet per say, i do excersize 4 days a week and i even took a weight training class 2 day a week. i guess i have to be patient. i have lost 27 pounds but i wish it was 40. maybe i am being unrealistic.

i have only lost 26 pounds. you are inspiration . i want to hit 50 pounds by my 41st birthday in june. i wil get there.

hey lelee,

you look great!!!!! you go girl. i was banded two weeks after you. i have only lost 26 pounds. keep it up. i will post my pics when i don't feel so self conscience. talk to you soon!!!! it's great to see another sister doing her thing.

i just had my thid fill today too. i am soooo happy i did. i lost 20 so far. i hope this is a good restriction. i feel different. i can hardly drink my protien shake. finally i will get my money worth.

hey i feel the same. i did not tell anyone except my husband for that same reason. i lost 16 pds. i am kinda frustrated but i am in it for the long haul. i go for my 3rd fill on thursday. i hope i get a good restriction. i really like this thread. i feel like i am not alone. cheers to us all!!!!!

bozlee i have read the article. it was very informative. it explained alot. thanks for the support. i will keep my head up. i forgot the hard part was getting the band and i should be thankful for that. i just needed a boost. i love you guys!!!!!

i love hearing everybody is doing so well. i amnot doing so well. i was banded on sept23rd. i have had 2 fills. my third one will be on jan 10th. i have only lost 16 pds. i go to the gym 4 times a week. i take a weight class twice a week and do cardio twice a week( 3miles on treadmill or bike). i can eat anythin at anythime without any problem. i pray this fill will give me the restrictions so may of you are feeling. and for those who have restrictions, cherish it. i wish i were you. my goal was to have lost at least 25-30 pds by now. how dissapointing. i feel such the failure.:cry

i am right there with you. damn holidays. i gained three pounds. i dont get my next fill for three weeks. i will call doctor before that. keep the faith and stay strong. i am trying to do the same.

i am going through the exact same thing. i have not lost anything since last month. infact i have gained three pounds. i have had two fills and no restriction. i too feel like this is another failed diet. i even go to the gym 5 days a week. i walk 3 miles on the treadmeal. still nothing. i am beyond frustrated. i don't get my next fill until three weeks. i am soo sad. i too would like some advice.