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I voted 1000-1200 but am not losing weight at that amount. I had gone down to 142 but am up to 152 )-: And I'm having my TT in 3 wks. Problem is that even though I am on the elliptical 5- 6 days a wk for 30 min, I don't lose unless I eat around 800 cals a day and right now if I get a fill, I'm painfully too tight. Where I am, I'm mostly too loose. I can't get the sweet spot to save my life.

Interesting and thanks for the info. I'll check back to see if you find the name of the medicine. I really need to get these last few pounds off.

I got my machine 2 weeks ago and have been on it 6 days a week. I love it! This is really the first time I have been consistent with my exercise in quite awhile. Its actually enjoyable. Problem is, I don't lose weigt and exercise has always increased my appetite. But.........I'm toning up so thats a good thing.

I have the exact same thing going on. Either its too tight and I get horrible back pains and can't keep any solids down or its too loose and I gain weight/feel hungry shortly after eating. I have lost about 80 lbs in the 20 months I've had the band but only once felt that my fill was about right. And it didn't last long.

Thanks for the responses. My lapband surgeon said I should lose more weight before ps. My ps said I'm good to go as I am. It seems like I just can't find that sweet spot with myfills. I either am too tight or too loose. Right now I can eat a little bread, even pizza if I only eat a little and chew it a lot. I just don't want to be too tight and then go for ps and be in more pain than the surgery itself. Thanks ladies!

Wow, I just started a thread about how close to goal we should be before surgery so your thread gave me some answers as well. It looks like (according to your ticker) we are similar in our weight loss journey. I started at 226 and am now 150. I wanted to be at 135 before surgery but just haven't quite got there. SOunds like most think you should do both surgeries at once. I'll check back on this thread for more responses. Best of luck to you whatever you decide to do. I'd probably do both at once. One surgery and one round with the painkillers. Those pills can be physically addicting so the less time on them the better.

I am concerned that I am not close enough to my goal and my surgery is scheduled for next month. I started at 226 lbs and am now 151 lbs. I want to be at 135. I am thinking about getting a fill so that I can lose that 15 lbs but am afraid because I hae been having a hard time with being too tight when I get fills which results in incredible pain and unfills. Do you think I am close enough? I am 5'4 and 46 yrs old. I am working out like crazy but am not dieting really. Thanks!

Thank you soooo much for sharing the pics with us. I am scheduled for curgery july 19th and will be getting the vertical incision as well. I have never seen anyone with it no matter where I searched so you have helped me immensely! Thanks and if you can, please post updated pics! You already look great!

I'm a younger grandma of 46. Welcome!

Annielkd Thanks for the advice. Are you happy with your surgery? I am teaching summer school until July 18, having surgery July 19 and do not have to return to school until Aug 19th ish. So I'll have a few weeks off. I was so afraid that 4 weeks wouldn't be enough but people on this thread have helped to ease my mind soooo much! I'm very grateful to you all!

Wow! I love this talk about small yoga pants and size 6's! Ive never worn a six but am in a size 10 or snug size 8 in jeans. I am trying to figure out how to post pics also so I can post some before and afters. Can't wait to see Pacomama's and Brandy's pics!!

OMG! Already? Wow, this is awesome news. One thing I was really worried about is that the school year would begin with me still hunched over in pain. I teach emotionally disturbed teens and need to be at the top of my game, so to speak. Best of wishes to you and a million thanks for helping (and spydr and Brandy as well). Pictures anytime soon????

Brandy, Ok, now I'm really getting excited! You are right, I can do this! I can't wait to see the results. That must be so exciting for you to already be in smaller clothes so soon after surgery! Thanks for your words of encouragement and for sharing your experience with me....everyone has been awesome!

Julie, Wow! You look absolutely fantastic! The scar has really healed up nicely. You are an inspiration!

Ok I am feeling better about this. The pillow is the backrest with arms type, I can get that at walmart. Pacomomma, wow! already cookin' and cleanin'! You all have really helped to ease my mind. I am grateful, really. Thanks for being there and I am in awe of what you all have accomplished!

Thank you so much for the tips. Okay, so far on my list is....stretchy pants, back rest pillow, sounds like a "lunbar" pillow (tube shaped), and set up card table beside bed to hold supplies (pills, magazines, remote, etc.) I cared for my totally disabled mom for 6 years before she died in Feb. 06. She had an electric wheelchair and I am seriously thinking about charging that thing up and having it near my bed just to get to the bathroom and back. I think my ex hubby may stay with me for a couple of days, or at least come and check on me. I'm having surgery on a thurday. My daughter will stay with me that weekend if I need her to. She is 27. Thank you so much for all the help and I hope you don't mind if I pop up with questions or concerns for awhile. i will return the favor by sharing my experience with others.

Pacomomma, I just realized you reallydid just have your surgery! I thought about the date after I posted a response. You are already up and around???? This makes me feel sooo much more at ease. I'm visioning myself lying in bed for weeks unable to even lie flat. How did you sleep? Did you have to sleep sitting up? Any helpful hints regarding how to prepare? I live alone so I need to get everything set up before I go in. Thanks ladies!

Thank you so much, you all have helped so much. I will go out next month and get those stretchy pants, for sure. My surgery is July 19. Countdown!

Wow! all i have is zip/button up. right now i'm a comfy size 10, snug 8. were you a size smaller at 6 weeks?

Just tell the truth. I had recurring back pain when my band was too tight. Especially in the upper back between the shoulder blades.

I maintain at 100 -1200 cals. I lose at under that. I lose best on 800. Today, I had coffee and a 100 cal bar for breakfast. Lunch was tuna on crackers. Snack was a chocolate chip bar one of my students brought me. Dinner will be beef soup and I'll have another 100 cal bar.

Thank you so much, ladies! I am sorta stessing this. I will have 4 weeks to heal before I return to my teaching job. I'm getting excited about it though. Do you think I'll be able to wear my same clothes by the time 4 weeks are up? I have this vision that I'm going to be in too much pain to shop and also be swollen up so bad my pants won't button. Sounds like that isn't going to happen but thought I'd ask. Thanks again, youv'e both helped immensely!

I lost very little the first 4 ish months. I'm 20 months out now and have lost 80 lbs. I have had multiple fills and unfills.

I lost only about 10 pounds the first 4 months because I had to keep going back to adjust fills. Its frustrating and I thought I'd be one of those that just "wasn't successful" witht he band. Here I sit now, 20 months out, and I've gone from 226 lbs to 148. I'm getting my tummy tuck in July. I'm not at goal but I am ok with where I am. I'm 46 yrs old and don't need to be super thin at this point. Best of luck!

Puddin, Get to a meeting. You are hurting yourself as much as others, even though these men who are committed to other women are to blame for their own poor judgement. Go get help. Go to a sex and love addicts meeting along with one on one therapy. Your behavior is NOT ok. It is self destructive. You didn't come all this way with your weight loss etc just to be miserable.