gingydilly

I have also lost about 8lbs since the fill so maybe it got looser or something. I feel a bit more restriction today but still not like I had before. It almost felt like I didn't have a band yesterday and it scared me!

Ok, I am FREAKING OUT! I got a really good fill about 2 1/2 weeks ago. It was super tight for the first week and then I felt like I got used to it after that. It had been going great until today, well this weekend. I got food poisoning on Friday and was sick all weekend, but not vomiting. Today at lunch (which I am usually very tight and can't eat much) I ate some lasagna with no problem. Then tonight at supper I ate more than I had all weekend. I am just completely paranoid that I have messed my band up with this sudden total lack of restriction. PLEASE HELP ME!!!!:party::sad::thumbup:

I am so glad to find this thread! I feel like I am the slowest loser ever! I did really well during the first 4 months and then nothing. I think it will help once school starts again and I don't have as much free time to eat! I haven't had a fill in 2 months (as recommended by my doctor) and gained 2 lbs last month! I don't totally blame it on restriction but some choices I made too. Since my last appointment I have been counting my foods on thedailyplate.com and walking a mile every day. Hopefully this will help make a difference! My doctor bet me a dollar to lose 5 lbs by next appt. so I have to do it!!

I don't know if this really qualifies but it has been just over 6 months since I have had a cigarette! Today is my 6 month bandiversary and I just thought I would share!

I like the EAS chocolate shakes pretty well. I agree that Syntrax Nectar-Roadside lemonade is really good! Not some gross thick shake. If you go to bariatriceating.com you can also order a sample pack to try out a variety before you buy a giant jar of something. Hope this helps!!:tongue2:

I was starting to think I was alone in this situation. I was banded on 01/08/08 and lost about 30lbs in the first 2 months. Since then I haven't lost anything. I was getting very down about the whole thing but after reading this I feel much better. I think it was just what I needed to get recommited to getting results. Thanks so much everyone!!:wink2:

So sorry it took so long for me to get back to you. I searched everywhere and can't find them at home. I must have put them in the last garage sale. I found them to be pretty difficult and fast paced. I think you would need a strong dance background to be successful with these. I think I will just stick to my Turbo Jam. Good luck!

:thumbup:CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so jealous. I hope the same happens to me someday!

I have/had those videos. Let me see if I can find them and you are more than welcome to have them. They were just a little too hard for me. I will let you know!:smile2:

Count me in! Hopefully this will kick me into to exercising. I have been so lazy since surgery!!:smile2:

I would love you forever if you sent them to me! I am entering the size 20 range and have no pants! I would be more than willing to reimburse you or pay you for them. Let me know!!

I guess I am just paranoid since I don't feel a whole lot of restriction. I am not overeating but I do get full. I just think I should be getting fuller faster. Hopefully that will all change when I get my first fill on the 18th!

I am just wondering how much and what you guys are eating for meals. I haven't had a fill yet and I was banded on the 8th. I just feel like I am eating alot. I am only having like 1500 calories a day and am steadily losing about 2lbs a week. I have cut my portions but it still seems like I still get eat. Maybe I am just too used to diets where you can't eat anything or just getting over the liquid diet thing. Any advice would be good.....:confused:HELP!!

I just wanted to let you guys know that this is a great website for helping to keep track of calories, protein, exercise and things like that. I am quite addicted to it and just wanted to pass it along!:frown:

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I am so happy for you. 4 less days to think about it!!

I had been walking about 3 miles a week for the last 6 weeks or so but just can't get motivated to get back to it since surgery. Hopefully I can do at least a mile this week. Today was my first day back at work so I am just taking it slow!!!

THUNDER WHEELS - What is the fill process with Dr. Snow? I was originally going through AIGB but I think I would rather go to his office! LKGRUBB- I was very nervous up until the day of surgery and then just calm because I knew I was making a good decision. ROAD KING - Good luck! I am glad I was approved and scheduled within a week or I would have driven myself crazy thinking about it!

I went to my PCP yesterday to ask about all the medicines I am currently taking. He told me to quit one all together, stop taking one after the bottle was done and monitor my blood pressure so I can possibly get off that too! That was the best news EVER. I despise taking prescription medication so I am super excited. I also found out that I have lost 16lbs in a week and a half. INSANITY. I am so happy I made the decision to be banded and have gotten a second chance at LIFE! Have a great day!!!:smile:

Yeah Texans! I am way out in East Texas and was banded on Tuesday. Let me know if I can help!

I was banded on Tuesday and am doing well so far. Most of the gas is gone, a little constipated though (sorry). I finally get to take the bandages off today, they are driving me crazy! I plan on going back to work on Monday. The only real pain is trying to stand up to fast and some issues sleeping!

I just started looking at this site towards the end of December. I thought it would take a while to go through insurance approval but I was approved in like 2 weeks! I am having surgery on Tuesday. Things have just happened so quickly. Any last minute advice?:confused:

UPDATED LIST: Dec 31- Chrisann (honorary member of the Jan 08 bandsters) Jan 1- HAPPY NEW YEARS! Starting the year off right! Jan 2- phowell, Megmarie21, Gingerbug(Victoria), jengland, racetrackweary, rainbowme2(Bunny), RT (Brisbane), jojokitty Jan 3-WOWOX7, Woodsy,momto3, Mommamare(NJ), nancy52,AnneElliot, ovahkummer Jan 4- KUgirl, steviegene, SuzanneG, Songinmysoul, sleclerc (shirley), WendyRae Jan 5- texasbandster Jan 6 Jan 7- CallmeJim, comepickmeup, NukeChik, mamato3, kintime, Shell, destined2befree, babedoe4 Jan 8- Fat&thrifty(and husband Joe), itz me, faa31, crackedpepper, flipbarnett, Joanna240, rustymarie, gingydilly Jan 9– Redtulips3, FLMan, TachaBaby505, Lillyanne_M Jan 10- luvsrocks, Hilary, Jen25bl, jtag10_4, Char1007, Pizzaman citygirl4616 Jan 11- brez1015, Tmusicmaker123, Poopsie, Ready2JustDoIt Jan 12- jen6740 Jan 13 Jan 14- CoreynVA, acalpn, srbanker(Suzanne), grayl, cnukaya, Jessthat, Deedle, thinner-or-bust, gilliebean, greeniiii, mitch Jan 15- Travelology (Mexico), Dianegoe, poodlecamper Jan 16- Kathy-CA. Saleel --Australia, back2reality, Cherry_Blue, Dazzle, nadean, with his help, Jan 17- SJK, Alfie, L.A., lwood, tweenwaters, Laurieloo, kcintx,mia31771 Jan 18- RuthE?, shanarene Jan 19 Jan 20 Jan 21- mo7293 (Maureen), graham, lee41 Jan 22- purplegoddess Jan 23- min, Ang1982 (Angela) Tigger_Shorty (Rose) Jan 24- holleyhobby,jst4kel,kimmycrs, Somogyi1(Agnes - Ottawa), rakes4321 Jan 25- Noni(Mary), htay73il (Hope), Thor Jan 26- Louise (London) Jan 27 Jan 28- kawanabear(Kalonda), crystalcml, blg200200, justtjohn Jan 29- diane-south fla Jan 30- PortuguesePrincess(Stephanie),Amberwaves(Amber) Jan 31- SarahT1982, lkgrubb, sexymama

My surgery date will be January 8th! I am so excited and scared!!:whoo: