Joe

Wednesday- 11/3 So far it has been ok.. I really need to start working out! B- Coffee L- Chunky soup ( Sirloin burger w/ vegetables ) and 4 crackers S- Sf Pudding Went off course during dinner ... wont even list! My Bad

Thanks missy0224 Same thing here with the embarrasment that I let myself get back to close to my original weight but I'm very ashamed of myself. I hated to go back to the Dr's office with the regain of my weight then to listen to the speach... Well lets do this together! Partner! Joe

Tuesday 11/2 B- Coffee L- Chunky soup ( Sirloin burger w/ vegetables ) and crackers S- SF Pudding D- Half of WW Tuna noodle Gratin S- Atkins advantage- Caramel chocolate peanut nougat bar

Monday 11/1 B- Coffee L- Half of WW three cheese ziti marinara s- Atkins advantage- Caramel chocolate peanut nougat bar d- other half of WW three cheese ziti marinara s- SF Pudding Its a start!

Preview Preview Highest weight: 11/12/04-@ 362 lbs Band date/weight= Dec 13, 05/ 320 lbs Lowest weight: 268 lbs- 4/17/06 8/5/08- Last Dr Visit- 287.7 lbs 11-11-09 345 lbs ( First DR visit since 8/5/08) 11-1- 2010-339.2 In Dec 2005 I had the lap band done. I did pretty good.. Went to the gym everyday, watch what I ate and got down to 268 Lbs from 320 Lbs ...then I changed shifts at work ( use to work 1:45PM x 10:15PM).. to 8x5 PM... My eating habits went out the window and never went back to the gym.. I started to regain my weight and suddenly back to were I started from plus... ( It Stinks ) Well now I am back to working 1:45PM x 10:15PM and hope to get back to the gym soon. and hope to start eating right...I really enjoy looking at what people have eaten..helps me out on planning a menu... Would like a planning meal buddy... I really not a cook but yes I can make simple things like chicken!!!! Help.. Note: After the 1st of the year going to the Drs office for a fill..

Hi There Been off the program for awhile and regained my weight. Need to go get a fill, but looking at some menus I can follow.. reverie- Looks like you are having good results with your menu... Anyone else having good results? Joe!

Here are from the last two days-- Good news it has been a week since a restarted and Iam down to 334.2 lbs. Tuesday - Feb 16,2010 Breakfast- Coffee Lunch- 2 slices of ham Snack 1 oz peanuts Dinner- 2 Jr Bacon cheeseburgers/ No bun ( From Wendy’s ) Snack- 2 Turkey breast/ cheese rolls ___________________________________________________ Wednesday -Feb 17, 2010 Breakfast- Coffee Lunch- 3 eggs w/ cheese Snack 1 oz almonds Dinner- 2 Jr Bacon cheeseburgers/ No bun ( From Wendy’s ) Snack- 2 melba toast

Monday - Feb 15, 2010 - Will try to stay with low carb. Breakfast- Coffee Lunch- 2 oz tuna fish/ 1oz peanuts Snack 1 oz peanuts Dinner- 2 eggs w/cheese, 1 peace of bacon/ Coffee Snack- 1 Ham/Cheese roll

I should really stick to LC meals myself. I have done it in the past and have done well.

Lost 2 lbs since Thursday, but had an off day today since we went of for Valentines day. Back at it on Monday...

Soexcited- I do get hungry but not that bad, I know I need a fill... Saturday - Feb 13, 2010 Breakfast- Coffee Lunch- 2 cups Progresso chicken enchilada flavor soup Snack - 2 oz peanuts Dinner- Lean cuisine -Salisbury steak w/ macaroni and cheese ( ate half did not like it). Snack- 1 SF pudding / 2 Ham & cheese roll ups

Friday- Feb 12, 2010 Breakfast- Coffee Lunch- 2oz of BBQ chicken/ 1 boiled egg Snack - 2 oz peanuts Dinner- Michelina’s - Salisbury steak & mash potatoes. Snack- 1 SF pudding

Thursday Feb 11, 2010 Start working out today and diet: Breakfast- Coffee Lunch- 4 oz noodles ( sausage in included ) Snack - 2 oz peanuts Dinner- 3 ham and cheese roll ups ( forgot to take dinner to work. Ate late at home. Snack- SF Pudding

Just want to thank everyone that post what you have eating. I know this will help me out. I am now working from 2PM x 10PM and starting to hit the gym in the AM. I have posted on the mentor/need help board.. I can always use a mentor!

Hi All I am back again, Long story short I messed up. I was banded on 11/13/05. My weight at the time was 320. ( my highest weight was 362 lbs back in 2004 )..I got down to 268 lbs. At the time I worked swing shift so during the day I worked out and my eating was controlled. When I started working 8X5 I stopped working out and my eating was out Of Control. We starting 2/11/09 I start working 2pm x 10 pm. So I will end up going back to the gym in the AM. My last fill was on 11/11/09. I was missing some fluid about 3.5cc. They said since it had been over a year it might be possible there was some fluid loss. They added .5 cc and when I went back the following month, I told them I had restriction so they did not check. I went down to 333 but regained. As of the 2nd week of Feb I feel I have loss restriction. I hope I don’t have a leak. Anyway I am back and with the new shift Hope to do better. I will schedule an appt for March for a fill.

Any suggestions on a good pair of Walking/Running shoes for heavyweights?

Hi All... Georgia Girl.... I am hoping I do not have a leak in my band... I have not been to the Dr office for over 12 months and after gaining 50 plus lbs I went back for a fill. I had 9.5cc last year and they only found 6.5 cc.. They got me up to 7cc and will check again in a few weeks to see if I am holding the fluid... They said it might have dissipated over time but cant tell me for sure.. I don't have cravings like I had before, but we will see.. B- Protein shot/ coffee S- Sf pudding L- 3oz BBQ pork, 1/2 cup Mac&cheese,1/2 cup beans D - EAS chocolate Protein drink/SF Jello S- 1oz almonds/coffee

Hi All I work For the State Of Colorado-Department Of Corrections...Been on the job for 13 years... I was banded back on 12/13/05...I was 320 lbs then I was doing pretty good. Working out in the AM and working swingshift 2PM x 10pm... At work I do alot of walking...especally climbing stairs.....( comparable to a street cop in NYC walking the beat )...I got my weight down to 268 lbs..Then my shift changed..8am x 5pm..Mon-Fri.. Yes basically a desk job... My eating habits went to hell, I stop working out..and did not make a Dr. appt...I felt like crap, uniform fits tight...it sucks...I finally made an appt for a fill on 11/11/09... I weighted in @ 345 lbs...That really sucks..I just let myself go like that...I made a follow up appt for Dec 03..hope to have at least lost 6lbs in 3 weeks...we will see...I should know better if your wearing a uniform and you are a Peace Officer you are an automatic target..If you work the streets you catch them, after they are convicted we hold them....In the streets they want to shoot you, in Prison/Jail they want to shank you... The end result is the same... We all need to be healthy for the line of work we do and to protect the public/your partner and yourself.. What ever you do don't give up..Keep your Dr. Appt and keep motivated!!!! Stay Strong!!!! Joe

I know how you all feel! Dont give up...... Well today ( 11/11/09 ) I made it to the doctors office... I weighted in @ 345 so I had to reset my ticker.. It came out 5 lbs over so I will call my start date today. My blood pressure was good, no issues there. I took a look at my chart and my last visit was on 8/5/08 my weight then 287.7 lbs.. Man that hit me.. I could not believe I let myself go that way! I saw a New PA and she was cool. I told her my issue and she said thats ok, time to start over a new beginning. I thought that was nice of what she said with a 57 lbs weight gain.. After a brief discussion she began to feel for my port but could not find it. She went to get the other PA ( who I have seen before ) and after he saw my chart you would think he would say glad to see you here, instead he says" what happen " I said long story.. That was a turn off... anyway I think she will be my contact person there from now on....They found the port and recovered only 6 cc of Fluid. My last visit he got it up to 9.cc, so it was a little concerning about the 3. 5 cc disappearance. He said hopefully it just demish, but was concern that just maybe I would have a leak. I now have 7cc in my LAP-BAND®.. I have another appt on 12/2/09 and they will check to see how many CC I have then. I will also attend an aftercare/support class... On is Bariatric essentials ( basically a refresher on what to eat/ how much/etc) and the other is Emotional Eating.. This will be all done on the same day since the doctors office is 1.5 hrs from where I live.. Hope to lose 6 lbs bt next visit!

Thanks Josephine!

Thanks Mel... Today is day 2 and feeling good.. Not hungry and no cravings for sweets... Went to the gym and did some weight training......

What ever you are doing, keep doing it.. Make sure to keep your Dr Visit even if it is just to check your weight and BP.. Trust me after going from 320 to 268 lbs, then regaining all my weight back plus an extra 20 it sucks.... Now I am starting over again...My problem I stop working out and did not keep my Dr. Appt...for fills and started eating the wrong foods... I am now going to the DR office every month even if it is just to get weight in.!!!!

Well today ( 11/11/09 ) I made it to the doctors office... I weighted in @ 345 so I had to reset my ticker.. It came out 5 lbs over so I will call my start date today. My blood pressure was good, no issues there. I took a look at my chart and my last visit was on 8/5/08 my weight then 287.7 lbs.. Man that hit me.. I could not believe I let myself go that way! I saw a New PA and she was cool. I told her my issue and she said thats ok, time to start over a new beginning. I thought that was nice of what she said with a 57 lbs weight gain.. After a brief discussion she began to feel for my port but could not find it. She went to get the other PA ( who I have seen before ) and after he saw my chart you would think he would say glad to see you here, instead he says" what happen " I said long story.. That was a turn off... anyway I think she will be my contact person there from now on....They found the port and recovered only 6 cc of fluid. My last visit he got it up to 9.cc, so it was a little concerning about the 3. 5 cc disappearance. He said hopefully it just demish, but was concern that just maybe I would have a leak. I now have 7cc in my lapband.. I have another appt on 12/2/09 and they will check to see how many CC I have then. I will also attend an aftercare/support class... On is Bariatric essentials ( basically a refresher on what to eat/ how much/etc) and the other is Emotional Eating.. This will be all done on the same day since the doctors office is 1.5 hrs from where I live.. Hope to lose 6 lbs bt next visit! __________________

Well today ( 11/11/09 ) I made it to the doctors office... I weighted in @ 345 so I had to reset my ticker.. It came out 5 lbs over so I will call my start date today. My blood pressure was good, no issues there. I took a look at my chart and my last visit was on 8/5/08 my weight then 287.7 lbs.. Man that hit me.. I could not believe I let myself go that way! I saw a New PA and she was cool. I told her my issue and she said thats ok, time to start over a new beginning. I thought that was nice of what she said with a 57 lbs weight gain.. After a brief discussion she began to feel for my port but could not find it. She went to get the other PA ( who I have seen before ) and after he saw my chart you would think he would say glad to see you here, instead he says" what happen " I said long story.. That was a turn off... anyway I think she will be my contact person there from now on....They found the port and recovered only 6 cc of fluid. My last visit he got it up to 9.cc, so it was a little concerning about the 3. 5 cc disappearance. He said hopefully it just demish, but was concern that just maybe I would have a leak. I now have 7cc in my lapband.. I have another appt on 12/2/09 and they will check to see how many CC I have then. I will also attend an aftercare/support class... On is Bariatric essentials ( basically a refresher on what to eat/ how much/etc) and the other is Emotional Eating.. This will be all done on the same day since the doctors office is 1.5 hrs from where I live.. Hope to lose 6 lbs bt next visit!

HI Mic I am in the same boat. Had the band place on 12/13/05 weight was 320 lbs... Got down to 268 lbs.. Today 340 lbs.. I too broke the rules did not go to the Dr office for follow ups and fills, stop working out and started eating the wrong foods... I gained everything back and then plus some. Its awful... Well today after over a year I called and made a Dr's appt to get checked out and hope to get a fill. I am also going in Dec to a class for emotional eating. Hope to get back on track.. I am starting to eat a Little better, good news I am 4 lbs down Joe Highest weight: 11/12/04-@ 362 lbs Start weight:339 Lbs ( Sept 07, 05) Band date/weight= Dec 13, 05/ 320 lbs Lowest weight: 268 lbs- 4/17/06 restart weight- 344.0 lbs 10/28/09 CW: 11-4-09 340 LBS