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I feel your frustration. I had my surgery Oct 29th and just received my second fill. I hope this fill helps cause I could pretty much eat what I want and trying to use will power. I did not realize it would take this long to get the green zone. Do you feel much restriction yet or are you pretty much doing it on your own? Your weight loss is good and I'm like you I tell myself to be patient that it took me a long time to get here. We'll I wish you the very best on your new journey:)

Today is 11 weeks post-op for me.
I weighed myself this morning to find a 0 loss. I'm not too concerned about it but I am just a little frustrated because it makes for only a 1kg loss in 3 weeks.
I am getting my 3rd fill today which should be .5ml which will make 4ml in my band.
I do really think that I am very close to the green zone and am hoping that will happen with this fill. I know that should move things along a little.
I know I will get there, it's just hard to not get frustrated at times.

Keep your chin up, you're doing beautifully! Those early months for me were about learning to eat when I'm hungry and not eat when I'm not hungry. Once my appetite was really dimmed, it was much easier to determine hunger. In the beginning I worked mostly with portion sizes and working on eating slowly. I did some practicing with the clock, etc. It was so hard for me to put my little fork down -- didn't want to let go of the shovel, lol. In the long run, the rewiring of those kinds of habits are what make the difference to the lifetime changes we are making. I gave myself a year when I started, and when I felt frustrated I'd remind myself that it was going to take a year. It didn't take nearly that long for me to get my momentum, and now that I'm more than a year out and could still stand to lose twenty or thirty pounds I'm giving myself another year to get there. I need that permission, somehow, to put myself first, to be gentle with myself and to recognize that it's all about the long game. Best wishes -- you will get there soon!

I feel your frustration. I had my surgery Oct 29th and just received my second fill. I hope this fill helps cause I could pretty much eat what I want and trying to use will power. I did not realize it would take this long to get the green zone. Do you feel much restriction yet or are you pretty much doing it on your own? Your weight loss is good and I'm like you I tell myself to be patient that it took me a long time to get here. We'll I wish you the very best on your new journey:)

Thank you Pink dahlia,
That is really good advise. I need to get rid of my scale and try to just allow the process to work.
Sophie139, I'm new to this app as well and I'm not quite sure how we can keep in contact. I will play around and see if I can figure it out. Wow cleaning your house and classroom that is really good ~ maybe I will just go shopping. LOL

Hi Ladies!
I feel your pain! I felt the same way and I was surprised how much I could drink. It helped me when I could go on the mashed foods, I liked the refried Beans and low-fat cottage cheese because it would stick with me longer. My surgery date was Oct. 29th, so I think you are just a little over a week after me. I'm curious if your doctor has limited you to 1/3 cup per meal serving size? I'm with you as far as feeling a little weak and I know I need to keep busier and try to focus on the positive side. It is nice to have your sister there to help you and it is so awesome how well she has done. I like seeing other people's success as it gives me hope and inspiration. I hope we can keep in touch and help each other out through the new chapter in our life.

Thank you Pink dahlia,
That is really good advise. I need to get rid of my scale and try to just allow the process to work.
Sophie139, I'm new to this app as well and I'm not quite sure how we can keep in contact. I will play around and see if I can figure it out. Wow cleaning your house and classroom that is really good ~ maybe I will just go shopping. LOL

Hi Ladies!
I feel your pain! I felt the same way and I was surprised how much I could drink. It helped me when I could go on the mashed foods, I liked the refried Beans and low-fat cottage cheese because it would stick with me longer. My surgery date was Oct. 29th, so I think you are just a little over a week after me. I'm curious if your doctor has limited you to 1/3 cup per meal serving size? I'm with you as far as feeling a little weak and I know I need to keep busier and try to focus on the positive side. It is nice to have your sister there to help you and it is so awesome how well she has done. I like seeing other people's success as it gives me hope and inspiration. I hope we can keep in touch and help each other out through the new chapter in our life.

I am scheduled for 10/7. Looking for a lap band buddy.

the first 3 months I believe not counting my preop diet (which I lost 10 lbs) it averaged 1-2 lbs per week so I would say about 25 . it slows as you get slower of course. I have slower loss now but I am closer to my goal. It was the best decision I ever made. No regrets.

First of all congrats on your 34lbs. that is fantastic!!
Every person and body type is different, so how do THEY know how much you should be losing? Right answer: THEY DON'T. It's easy to stand on the sidelines and be a critic.
Obviously you're losing exactly what you should be losing for YOU. Keep in mind that you did this for you and not anyone else! In my opinion I think you're worrying too much about what other people are saying and thinking which is making you stress, which is what may be impacting as you said "getting into your old habits". Block those people out! Remember who you did this for and why. Get that motivation to prove them wrong and to yourself that you can and will do this.
I don't know how far or what you mean by getting back into old habits so if you want to share what some of those are maybe I can give you some more specific pointers but if it were me and I knew that I had gotten way off course, then yes, I would reset from the beginning with pre-op, maybe not for 2 weeks but for a few days, then slowly progress to your mushies etc.
You can do it, just get all of that negativity out of your head and get that determination and you WILL succeed!!!

Hi Chubmuffin,
I just joined and this is my first posting. I wish you the very best and looking forward to going on this journey with you. My surgery date is 10-29 and I'm a little nervous. It is really going to be nice to get everyone's support as this is a new and chapter in our lives. I will keep you in my prayers and looking forward to your postings.

Well here I am on the other side. The pain isn't and wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be, except when I cough UGHH but holding a pillow on my tummy really helps. I haven't had any trouble swallowing at all and I really thought I would, I had not been able to feel the band but when I coughed I felt something in the general area and it was a bit uncomfortable, tight.
Narced up on liquid hydrocodone this morning so very comfortable and woozy. Emptied the sink of a small amount of dishes and silverware my husband left, top shelf so it was easy. Managed to feed the dogs. Put on a pot of coffee and drank a Protein shake for Breakfast.
Really feeling good and looking forward to losing more weight!

Hi Chubmuffin,
I just joined and this is my first posting. I wish you the very best and looking forward to going on this journey with you. My surgery date is 10-29 and I'm a little nervous. It is really going to be nice to get everyone's support as this is a new and chapter in our lives. I will keep you in my prayers and looking forward to your postings.

Hi Chubmuffin,
I just joined and this is my first posting. I wish you the very best and looking forward to going on this journey with you. My surgery date is 10-29 and I'm a little nervous. It is really going to be nice to get everyone's support as this is a new and chapter in our lives. I will keep you in my prayers and looking forward to your postings.