TaraBell

Hi everyone! I live in Fullerton and would love to find a walking buddy. I can't afford a gym membership, but I need to find some sort of motivation to get out of my apartment and exercise. If anyone would like to get together, please send me a PM. I am coming up on my one year (Jan 16th) and have only lost about 48lbs. I need a jump start. Thanks!

lol, you wrote Tarbell like the Realtor. *snicker* I am still planning on coming. Can't wait to meet some people who are going thru exactly what I am. Edited to add - My boyfriend Carl would like to come with me, at least for the first meeting. I hope this is ok.

I feel the exact same way. I was banded Jan 16th, 2009 and have only lost 29lbs. To be completely honest, I really did think that I was going to loose at least 50lbs in the first 6 months. There are so many great stories on this forum from people who have lost that amount. Not the case for me. I hadn't lost anything since my first fill, until I lost 5 lbs between fill #3 and fill #4. I have not lost anything in the 4 weeks since my last fill so I scheduled my next fill for Tues. I am truly hoping that this next fill will do the trick. I am exercising, and eating protein and healthy foods, the weight just is not coming off. 29lbs in 6 months def does NOT live up to my expectations. Some days I wish I pushed for bypass. There is nothing I can do now except keep on trying.

I am at 5cc in a 10cc band right now. I had 4 nice size pieces of pork tenderloin tonight for dinner. So, I am not at my sweet spot. Going in for another fill this Friday.

So glad to hear your update! I am struggling! I have been banded for 6 months and have only lost about 30lbs. I have not lost anything significant since the month after surgery. I have 5ccs in my band and I just need to get another fill I guess! Good job!

count me in as well!

I would like to join you! Please send me the details. I could really benefit from talking to other bandsters. I have been having a hard time.

I only go to the gym 3 times a week. I know I should be doing more, but by the time I get home from work I am so dead tired.

not doing so great. banded Jan 16th and only down 30lbs. I am not eating anywhere near what I was eating, and I am drinking the Water and following the rules....I have had 4 fills already and I have 5ccs in my band. I lost 5lbs between my 3rd and 4th fill, which is awesome, but I thought the weight would be coming off faster than this. I cant eat breads or pastas, so I am not stuffing my face with carbs. I just don't understand why I am so far behind most people who were banded at the same time I was. I am getting very discouraged.

I did not loose anything, maybe a pound or two, between my first fill and my fourth fill. I had my fourth fill a week ago bringing me to 5ccs. Since that fill, I have lost another pound. Not losing any weight for almost 3 months after only being banded for over 5 months is extremely discouraging. But, I finally have some restriction and I am def not eating anything near what I was a month ago. Its hard when you see so many posts about how some have lost 50 -60lbs in their first 6 months, but its different for everyone I guess. With out the band, I would still be carrying those 30lbs I have lost.

Congrats on your weight loss!! I have not been as successful. I was banded Jan 16th and have only lost 30lbs. I still have about 80lbs to go, so I am hoping that the first half of the weight is the hardest to come off.

WOW! SO many of you are doing so great! I was banded January 16th, 2009 and have only lost 28lbs so there really isn't a change worth taking pictures yet. I can't even tell a difference at all. I have no idea why my weight loss is sooooooo slowwwwwwwwwwwwww.

Congrats!! That is so exciting! I just hit 28lbs gone and I was banded Jan 16, 2009. Slow, but not so steady...lol. Nonetheless, its still coming off and staying off!

I am so glad I read this post. I am about 5 months out and have only lost about 25lbs. I have 4.5ccs in my 10cc band and I can eat way too much. I will go in for another fill next week hopefully. I can't wait until I feel some good restriction.

I told everyone...lol. I am the only female who works in an office of younger guys, ranging from ages 18 to 24. I am 27. All of my friends know and all of my family know as well. I am glad that I was honest about it because I really need the support. Its a very personal decision so whatever you are comfortable with is the best way to go.