Jaceesmom03

Okay, so let me jump on this band wagon......I suck at this! I had been doing okay. Then Christmas came, and I gained 2 lbs. Since then, I haven't been able to loose ANY weight. I go to the gym at least 2 times a week, sometimes 3. But, I do not eat what I am supposed to. I get my protein in everyday, but I also eat things I shouldn't! I was doing better when I visited this site everyday, but lately I feel like I've just completely fallen off! I need your help and encouragement. I'm embarrased that I haven't lost anymore weight than 25 lbs. in 6 months! I am self pay, so I cannot fail at this......

Hey Jenny... I too am a bit dissapointed in myself. I was banded on July 22nd and have not lost as much as I had hoped. I do excercise 2 times a week, sometimes 3. But I can eat anything except chicken (it seems to be too dry). I think I eat too much, but my doc is happy with my progress. I've had 2 fills, but I'd swear I need another one. It just seems like I'm eating way too much, although I'm actually eating 1/2 of what I would have pre-band! I am down from a 20 to a 16 in most clothes. But it just seems like I should have lost more weight:sad: I do feel your pain, especially since I was SELF PAY! Hope it works out better for you....I figure it will only get better from here! Good Luck!! You can do it!!!!!

Hey guys....I am not very happy about my weight loss so far. I had my surgery on the 22nd of July. Now I am down from an 18/20 pants to a 16 (in most jeans). So I know that I'm losing, but its just so slow. I went to the Dr. yesterday thinking I needed a fill b/c my scales say I haven't lost any weight since the beginning of November, but when they weighed my I had lost 3.5 lbs. But.....I'm still discouraged when I see how much all of you have lost. Of course when they saw that I had lost weight they wouldn't give me a fill so I was a little dissapointed. I know I should make heathier choices....but I can go 5 hrs. before eating again. Does the pouch diet really work? Any suggestions?:thumbup:

Thank you guys! Its nice to know that anytime you need help on this journey, you can always get answers here!!! Thank you again!:thumbup:

Okay, I am 4 months post op......how much am I supposed to be eating???? I can go 4 or 5 hours without getting hungry (so thats great!) but when I do eat....for example this a.m. I had 2 scrambled eggs, one of those round sausage patties, and a piece of toast. Should I be eating all of this? Someone please tell me what you are eating..........give me some examples:smile2: Thanks to all!~~

Thank you so much kizzie. I am a worrier, and have worried about everything since day one. LIke I said, I've had no pain or anything. Just feels weird and different. So it could just be that I'm psychotic :-) I hope so. Because I was self pay, I'm not sure what I'd do if I had to have another surgery.

Okay, so I'm kind of freaking out a little. My port is right where yours is, right below where my bra hits. Anyway, I've never had any problems whatsoever with it, but this morning I woke up and like I usually do, I felt of it (just paranoid I guess??) and it feels like it is sticking up more than normal. It doesn't hurt or anything, but it kind of freaks me out. Do you think its flipped? I just had my 2nd fill on Oct.30th and it was fine. Help??

THanks skinnymike.....we are definately disneyholics! This will be our 3rd time to go in 3 years! Have a great trip yourself! I can't wait to see it at Christmas :-)

Okay, for those of you whose ports are right under your bra line..do you know if anyone has ever had their's flip there? Or did your Dr. say that it is not common for it to flip when its placed there? The reason I'm asking is because last night when I was laying in bed, mine felt different. This morning it feels more normal,,,,,, but would I know if it flipped being right in the middle of my chest???? I'm such a worrier.

Hey Music! I am in Pineville :-) Who is Dr. Merriman? WOW...70 lbs. is awesome!!!!! COngrats!

Thank you so much Judy! You too, and when you get a chance after you get back, drop me a line and let me know how it was :-) Thank you so much!!!!

Hey guys, I was just wondering if any of you who are "newly" banded have flown on a plane yet? I was banded on July 22nd, and my family and I are going to Disneyworld next month, so I just wondered how it affected you on a plane?

That is so funny! He did mine too :-) Email me at Jaceecamille@bellsouth.net so we can chat about it. Finally, maybe I've found someone I can chat with. YAY!

Hi! I am from Pineville, and had my surgery in Lafayette, self pay as well. I am 29, and had the lap band done on July 22nd. My daughter is 4 as well. Good luck with everything! :smile2: