Claudine1975

Hey everyone! I thought I would join on this board for some support. I have been banded since 8/1 and have lost steadily until the 1st of the year. I have only lost 5 pounds since then. I still continue to exercise but the snacking has increased and the Water intake has been minimal. I am getting my next fill this Tuesday and I am excited and nervous about it. The last time I got a fill 10/08 it was way too tight. I have been scared of getting next fill but I really need it and I really need to get committed to the basics again. I have started tracking my food again and I am ready to get the scales moving again.

I can eat a small bag of 100 calorie popcorn. If I am tight that day I can only eat about 1/4 of the bag and if it is a loose day I can eat all if eat. Just depends on the day.

Congratulations Cutie!!! Good to see you posting again. I am hoping to reach onderland with my next fill, I am so close I can taste it.

First a little background....My last fill was a complete nightmare. I could not swallow my own spit by the time I got home and I had to turn around and get some taken out. That was last October and I have not been back since. I have been losing until February and then I plateau for a few weeks and now I am losing again. I know I need a fill because I am snacking in between meals and I don't ever have the full feeling and I am stopping eating on pure willpower alone...which will not last. I am scared of my fill coming up on the Thursday because I don't want to be too tight. I know I need this. I think I just need some encouragement and some reassurance that every fill does not equal in being tight. Anybody else ever been scared of getting a fill but know they need one?

This is a great thread, becsaue even when the scales don't go down there are new things that happen to us that we forget about. I can cross my legs. Most of my co-workers (and people who I don't know at work) are noticing that I am getting smaller. I used to wear at tight 26 and now I wear a very loose 20, I think I am a size 18 but I am not ready to buy new clothes yet. Since it has been nice weather, my daughter has been riding her bike after we have dinner. She rides quite fast and I have been running to keep up with her. I thought I would never, never run in public. I have bought a new swimsuit and I am looking forward to swimming. Keep posting and remember the scales don't tell the whole story.

After 4 weeks of being the same...I lost 1.4 woohoo. I thought the scales would never move.

Oh yes...the memory of being in a plane for 4 hours...in a little teeny bathroom. Yeah, I have learned to do liquids before and during airplane time. I got stuck so bad I couldn't swallow my spit until we landed. NOT GOOD:cursing: Lanakila - I am glad this fill has made a difference and I hope it stays with you for quite some time:tt2:

Being stuck is a very horrible experience. I once eat some chicken and then got on a plane. I am not sure if it was the plane pressure or what I ate, I was stuck for over 4 hours in the plane bathroom. They even let me stay in the bathroom while the plane was landing. Horrible horrible!!:thumbup: I have learned to do liquids while flying and I travel about once a month. After that experience, I have been scared to get a fill. Luckily, I was at my sweet spot, but I have stopped losing and need a fill. I have to convince myself that I need it and to stick to eating like a bandster. Be mindful and chew.

I have lost a total of 67 pounds all but 15 or so came from the band. Since the band with exercise I have lost: 4.5 inches from my bust 2.5 inches from my waist 4.5 inches from abdomen (the pouch area) 5 inches from each thigh Size 24/26 to a size 18/20 I am actually looking forward to warmer weather so that I can start walking and swimming again. I will NEED a new swimsuit, I have had the same one for 5 years.

I am down 1.6 this week.:biggrin: Have a great weekend!!

Down 1.2 pounds this week. We had some snow this week and I was not able to exercise that much this week. I find that if i am stuck in the house, head hunger and I do battle pretty often.:tt2: Have a great week!

My feet balloned up to a 7.5W (after having 1 kid and gaining weight) and now I am a 6.5 and I still have some weight to lose. I think for sure you have a samller size after losing weight.

I am down 2 pounds. I think I am at my sweet spot. I have only had 3 fills and I am 3.4 cc's I was filled to 4ccs last November and was way too too tight. I am a little scared of getting another fill. So far I have been losing so I don't think I need one. BTW..I went to my Dr. yesterday and they are pushing you have to eat something solid for Breakfast. I can't. I can have something like applesauce but that is about as solid as I can get with out feeling uncomfortable. Can you guys eat solids early in the morning?

I have been gurgling ever since I had my 1st fill in the office. I have not noticed any rhyme or reason to it. The other day I drinking and my husband heard it in the next room. :confused: A little em brassed by the noise, but I still love my band!

I have not posted my weight for about a month. I got down to a all time low of 218.8 on December 6th and then the holidays came and I drink my weight up to 221.4. I stayed off the scales after that because I did not want to see the number. Back on the wagon this week and now I am .....217.4. I am so proud of myself for getting the Holiday weight off!:confused:

No weight loss and no weight gain. I am stalled and I know a couple of reasons why....I need a fill (appt is in January), I have not exercised as much as I should and I have been so busy at work. I am looking forward to the holidays and making good choices. Have a good week everyone!

I have lost 4 pounds in 2 weeks (didn't weigh in last week). I have had no exercise and I have been traveling all this week. I wisely choose salmon and veggies:thumbup: while everyone was raving once beef brisket:drool: in KC, MO. I wish everyone a great week!

My year end goal has been meet. I set my goal at 225 and as of this morning I am 222.8. I just hope to maintain though the Holiday Season.

I am down 4.2 lbs this week. I think PB'ing on some canned peaches did me in on Monday. I had to eat Soup for the next 2 days. Exercise - 5 days at Curves Happy Friday!

I am really tight in the mornings and can only have a Protein drink. For lunch I can barely finish a frozen meal and for dinner it is usually larger, but not by much. I can no way eat anywhere near 1000 calories unless I make poor choices. I go back Dec 15 and I may ask he Dr. what he thinks. I am satisfied with the amount of food. I did get on th scales today and I have lost quite a bit since last week. I think I am at my "sweet" spot and do not need a fill for quite some time. I used to be able to snack more and then my calories would be higher but I really don't have a desire for snacking - which is good. I kinda miss that I will not be able to "pig" out on Thanksgiving. But that is what got me here in the 1st place.:thumbup:

I have been losing very slowly these past weeks and I am not sure if it is becasue I am really tight. I can eat most things but not much of them. I often get stuck if I don't chew well or eat too fast. I have to be very careful. I try to get all my protein in but, I can only eat about 500-600 calories on a good day. I am just wondering if I need to eat more to loss more???

WOW!!! All-Stars are doing great!!!:tongue2:

I am down 3 lbs in 3 weeks. I am losing slow but steady. I think I am at a good place with my last fill. I have to be very careful what I eat and how fast I eat. My only issue is that I can only eat about 1/2 to 1 cup of food at meals and it doesn't last more then 2 hours. I have to work hard at not snacking and drinking more water between meals.

Congratulations!!! Reaching milestones makes it all worth it.

I do use Lean Cuisines and WW meals for lunch at work. I eat the protein 1st and then the veggies. I rarely finish all and I try to stuck with the ones that only have a meat and veggies.