princesstracey

I havent had a fill in 17 months. I have lost about 65 lbs since then, and keep loosing. I lost my first 120 in 14 months, then 65 in the past 17 months. I have only lost 3 1/2-4 lbs since Christmas. I dont know if you keep loosing. I have been told your body will naturally stop when its at your 'ideal' weight.

I will be honest with you. I started at 313 lbs, and am now at 152. I love my body, and the 'new' me, but if I had to do it over again, and could do it by myself ANYWAY POSSIBLE, I wouldn't do the surgery. It is a total complete life change. There are so many things you don't know before you go in. There are a lot of things you can't eat, days you don't feel well, etc. that you don't expect. It changes EVERYTHING. I lost -161 lbs in 22 months. I still have -15 more that I would like to loose. I would try as well as you can to do it on your own. Just my opinion. Tracey

Awesome question-I am at the same place! I have been very heavy my entire life-in 7th grade, I was 215. My personal goal for myself was 165, and I am 4 lbs from it, and feel like I could loose more. My doctor wants me to be between 135-145 (im 5'3), but am not sure. Maybe we can compromise and say 150. Isn't it funny when you look at your BMI, and it says that you are 'still overweight' yet you are the lowest weight you've been in years? I have to laugh a little about that.

I flew overseas, 26 hour flight, 10 weeks after the band. No issues whatsoever. I am 10 months in and forget I have it most of the time.

I constantly weight my food. I live alone, and mostly do it so I dont waste than measuring for 'dieting' purposes.

Today?

B- None...woke up late!

L-6 Tortilla chips w/Salsa

S- String cheese

D-1/2 of a WW chicken Alfredo Fzn. dinner

S-6 tortilla chips w/Salsa (im addicted!)

Call your doctor absolutely. My goal is 800 per day, all the way up to 1000. I dont think i've ever gone over 1200.

I've been naughty today :-(

Breakfast: 1/3 C. chocolate Cereal :-(

Lunch: 6 Tortilla chips w/Salsa

Dinner: 2 Ounces Cod, with fried pulled off (went to someones house for supper), 1 bite potato and 1 bite salad

Snack: 1/2 of a Sonic Peanut Butter Blast...bad!!!

I had my surgery 5 months ago, best decision of my life. My life has changed so much since surgery. Even though I can eat nearly anything, I dont want to anymore-I want to eat well, because it makes me feel well!

I was wondering what your daily menu was like pre-lap band verses post-band. Here is my sample:

Then:

Breakfast: Starbucks Grande Frap. with Whip

Mid Morning Meal: candy Bar or a Baked item from Starbucks

lunch at Work: Hot Pocket and a Frozen Mini pizza or Frozen dinner and a Hot Pocket

Mid Afternoon Snack: chicken Finger from Long John Silver and a Taco Supreme from Taco Bell

Dinner: Frozen dinner

Snack: Ice Cream, Candy....anything!

Now:

Breakfast: Fourth of a Cup Light Yogart

Lunch: Fourth of a Cup Tortilla Soup

Snack: Light String cheese

Dinner: Fourth of a Cup Tortilla Soup

snack (if needed): Fourth of a Cup Light Yogart or Tablespoon Hummus

HUGE difference-this is truly a life change!

Congratulations!!!

Im 27 and had my surgery 5 months ago. It was seriously the BEST decision I have ever made in my life. I am so happy and full of energy! I have lost 80 since surgery. Are you on any type of pre-surgery diet?

I agree!

I was an AWFUL binge eater pre-surgery. I use to do these things called, 'rambles' where i would hit 2-3 fast food places in one sitting, (Wendy's for fries and a Root Beer, Taco Bell for Chalupa's and KFC for Mac and Cheese) and then go home and sit in front of the tv. I was really scared when I got the band that I would feel restricted because I couldn't binge.

Im 5 months in and can honestly say that since my first fill I have only wanted to binge 1 time...im SO MUCH HAPPIER now! And, it doesnt hurt that the time I did binge I threw up so violently that it pretty much cured me. Ha! Thanks for your honestly in sharing-Tracey

75% Protein is very difficult long term. I cant do it. Tracey

I bought 'George Foreman's' Cardio Walk Workout. 3o minutes-great workout.

I was told to eat as much sugar free as I wanted.

Funny how different dr.'s have different requirements.

Oh absolutely! I went 6 weeks from surgery to first fill. I lost about 16 in the first 4 weeks, then gained 2, then lost 1. The week following the first fill, I lost 6. Its totally normal. Good luck!

It sounds like you are doing everything right!

I loosely following the 'Weight Watchers Point System.' Also, when I needed to boost it up after not loosing for a couple weeks, I had to cut carbs and sugar out, and pump up the workout. I got on track SO QUICK after that.

Good luck to you! Tracey

I am single, and was spending around $150/month on grocery pre-band. Now, I spend around $30.00. I eat no breads, and very little meat (I eat a lot of Beans with every meal,as well as a ridiculous amount of hummus, etc. for protein). It has worked for me-Tracey

I really think its different for everyone. I eat corn and popcorn all the time! I can't eat any beef or bread though. Weird! Tracey

-100 from m y highest weight. -78 since surgery (5 months ago this week). I want to loose -13 more in 6 weeks for summer vacation to the beach!!!

I usually eat 3 Snacks per day. I can only eat about 1/8 of a cup right now (ive been like this the entire time...my dr. is ok with it) so I eat 6 times a day.

I usually eat:

1/2 of a granola bar

1/2 a yogart

Hummus and 4 tortilla chips

1/3 of a ear of corn

bing cherries

String cheese

Slice of Turkey rolled with mustard

I have a frozen dinner everyday for lunch. Actually, I can't eat more than 1/2 at a time, but I save the other 1/2. I watch the calories, and always eat the meat first, in case I get full.

Im single and this is the best for me.

I think thats is a case by case basis. I had surgery 5 months ago today, and I have already lost 30%, with no chance of slowing down at all! I am sill consistantly losing 2 lbs per week at least. Dont be scared by statistics!

Today:

Breakfast: 1/2 C. Chili (I know...I woke up hungry!) with 2 T. Graded cheese and 2 tortilla chips (150 calories)

Lunch: Same as above!

Snack: 1/2 C. Rainbow Sherbert (I live in AZ, it was 90 degrees today, give the girl a break!) 110 Calories

Dinner: 1/2 English Muffin Spread with Hummus (100 Calories)

Snack: 1/2 C. Fat Free Yogurt 50 calories

560 Calories

I did that during the 2 week liquid only stage before surgery. It was during Christmas, which was HELL. Its the only way I got through it. Im not ashamed at all!

Thanks! Looks like you just celebrated one-year post op! How are you doing? How many fills have you had?

Easiest BBQ chicken Ever!

4 chicken Breasts (Cooked)

1 C. ketchup

1 Can Diet Coke

Shred chicken and allow to cook on low for 2-3 hours together. Tastes like BBQ Chicken. SO yummy!