Shan71

Hi All, I was banded December 2007. I have lost 98 lbs. My surgeon is Dr. Keith Vollstedt-Love Him. I have had many ups and downs, nothing major, just took a long time to lose any weight. I have had alot of success the past 6-7 months. I do not have a web site or a blog. I look forward to this journey with you all. :bored:

I have had that problem as well and it seems to subside after a few days. I have had to go back in and have some fluid taken out because it didn't resolve. Hopefully it is due to swelling.

You have had great success. That is awesome. I know that I eat a lot of the wrong things. The problem is they are the majority of what will go down. I just met with the support team yesterday and we are evaluating my situation. I have only lost 16 lbs since January, ugggg. I am restricted and do not eat much at meals. I can not tolerate meats, veggies, or fruites-this is a problem. Hopefully with journaling, eating slower and chosing or having the opportunity to eat the good foods without vomiting I will get back on track. This is my hope. I have big goals to achieve by the first of the year. Best of luck and thanks for the support and references.

It is amazing to see how far some people have come. Miss, when I look at what you have been eating versus myself, it is no wonder I haven't lost more. It is very inspiring to read the positive responses. I hope that i can get into some kind of groove. Good luck to all and way to go.

Chris, Thanks for the support. I have had 3 fills, the last being on 5/22/2008 and have 4.5cc in a 10 cc band. I have been thinking strongly about going in for another fill-though I am restricted as I have put on the other posts with proteins, veggies and fruits. I am kind of torn. Good luck and keep up the great work. Shannon

That is great that you are having success. It seems like the gas x strips helped me. It is difficult to have a bm if you don't have anything to process. Best of luck to you.

I am so jealous. You have done great. I have lost 52 since starting but had lost 20 getting ready for the surgery. What is working so well for you?

At least I am losing something, but it is sooo slow.

:cursing:Oh gosh. On a daily basis I am depressed by the little progress I have made. I lost more weight getting ready for the banding than I have since the banding. I know that I do not eat correctly, because I can get a lot of things down. For example, chicken sticks, beef sticks. Fish is okay, Soups are okay. Veggies and fruits usually stick as well. So, what do I eat, cheetos, smooth chocolate. Well, of course I am not going to lose the weight eating like this, but what do I do? I exercise intermittently, do drink plenty of Water though. At least I have done one thing right.:tt2: Anyway, I just had to vent. I am embarrassed to tell people I have had the surgery due to the minimal amount of weight lost. Anyway, maybe if I start on this thread I will do better. Thanks for listening. I wish each and everyone of you the best.

Honey I know how you feel. Unfortunately I don't eat exactly as we are to with the band as NONE of the good foods go down. I had my surgery 12/15/2007 and have only lost 35 lbs. I have a gym membership, hired a trainer and still struggle. I drink tons of Water, but the fruits and veggies are a chore. If you have any good solutions let me know. I am more than willing to listen and try. Hang in there, at least they are coming off, the pounds that is, even if it is slower than a turtle.

Thank you so much. I have to ask. Where are you from? I live in Iowa about 80 miles from Omaha? I was just curious. thanks

Okay all. I have felt like total crap the past few days. Is this common? I do not feel like eating a thing, or drinking as when I do, no matter what amount I have the left shoulder pain. I feel as if I need to belch, but can't. Do any of you have any suggestions? I hope these crummy feelings pass soon. :help:

Hello everyone. I have just came across this forum. I am having my surgery tomorrow. I am really ready to begin this new journey. I have to say that I am really not too nervous, but am very apprehensive. I want to lose a bunch of weight and want the band to work like by pass. I look forward to the changes I will be seeing. :eyebrows: