missrach

Hey Ladies. It's been awhile since my last post. I was doing fantastic with my exercise and eating until I met up with a rough period in my life (about 6 months). I stopped eating well (actually ate MORE) and exercising and didn't go back to the doctor. Well, with God's help, I was able to get back on my feet. I have my first follow-up in more than 6 months, and I'm nervous. I'm afraid that the doctor is going to tell me that I've ruined my band. I pray to God that it hasn't been! I am not able to eat as much, but more than I care too. I have NOT had a fill, so I know that's the primary reason. Has anyone else fallen off the wagon? What did you do to get back on track? I appreciate all of your support. If you'd like, please add me on Yahoo under absolute_karma. Rachael:tongue_smilie:

I've been MIA for awhile, so I wanted to update everyone on my progress. I have lost 30 lbs since June 30 (Surgery was July 9th). I had to do a 2-week liquid diet prior to my surgery, so that contributed a bit. So, what is everyone here doing as far as workouts? I love to walk more than anything, and I do power-walk. What is everyone here doing?

Does anyone have trouble with them? I've not yet had a fill (and am doing great without it), but want to start taking prenatal vitamins (for extra nutrients), but am afraid they will get stuck. :wink2:

L.L, T.I., Tyreese, The Rock, Vin Diesel. :wink2:

Name_________Start Weight ____Goal____ Lbs lost____Current Weight *****:cool2:********** **********:wink2:******:tt2:**********:w00t:***** aJoneen............230.........220.......5....... Bea1128............220.........199.......5....... Babs0101...........185.........170.......0....... blesdbyonmzur......159.........148.......4....... BTTRFLI1432........221.........210.......6....... Bunkey1965.........212.........195.......13.....199 Chocolate_Snaps....254.........240.......6....... Darr5380...........167.........155.......3....... Epm316.............209.........199.......5....... erikadawn..........199.........175.......0....... FloridaGirl........235.........215.......0....... HeatherO...........172..........155.......11.....161 Heft_Bandit........261.........245.......3.3..... JennyPoo...........169.........159.......5....... KarenG.............160.........158.......6....... KathyStrick........305.........290.......0....... Lapbandfan.........258.........230.......2....... Leslie2Lose........224.........209.......5.........219. LessNLess..........144.5.......140.......0....... LilMissBand-Aid....234.4.......225.......6.2..... Lunabeane..........212.........200.......9....... Luu2008............219.........189.......14...... Luv2Laugh..........232.........212.......0....... luvinke............206.........190.......0....... mamato3............199.........184.......6....... mcgreen............189.........175.......0....... mdgarcia31665......225.........200.......0....... melboyd............266.........256.......0....... Missrach...........269.........175.......25.....244 MollyMolly.........192.........182.......2....... mominlv13..........305.8.......300.......10.2.... MSnika3............228.........204.......4....... MyTurn.....................250...............240...........0.......... . NANAbanded.........225.........199.......7....... Ninja..............204.........189.......5....... NukeChik...........221.........199.......6....... Ollie..............242.........210.......0....... Redtulips..........188.........180.......6....... Renewedhope........174.........155.......5....... ronni_NC...........243.........220.......0....... slgandera..........185.........173.......7....... StartingOver.......220.........205.......15...... Sunshine2..........187.........170.......2.3..... want_so_bad........170.........155.......0....... Sades.......(7/16).192.5.......180.......8.6..... Sadie..............220.........199.......6....... smwww..............189.........179.......0...... tp78...............212.........195.......7.......

You've lost weight really fast! How have you been doing it?

I'm losing weight and am not overeating, but I have a hard time eating and drinking slowly. I guess since the food/drink is in front of me, I keep eating and drinking! I measure my foods so that I am only eating what I need to and am satisified, but I do get hearburn if I eat too fast with some foods. I do not have a fill, but am going for my second appt on the 25th. I don't think I need a fill because I'm not hungry. I just want to see how you all manage to take it slow...:thumbup:

I've been reading posts from people who were recently banded but extremely hungry. I was banded nearly 4 weeks ago, havent had a fill and am satisfied. Anyone else in the same boat?

www.myspace.com/missrach77

I was at 269 at my preop on June 30th, and 248 at my post op on July 28th, so 21lbs. :thumbup:

You normally have to wait 4-6 weeks, and trust me, you will need it. You will feel it if you do too much! Take it easy and just walk. That's a workout in itself!

Name_____________Weight Now____Goal_____lbs lost aJoneen............230.........220.......4....... Bea1128............220.........199.......5..... Babs0101...........185.........170.......0....... blesdbyonmzur......159.........148.......4....... BTTRFLI1432........221.........210.......6....... Bunkey1965.........205.........195.......7....... Chocolate_Snaps....254.........240.......6....... Darr5380...........167.........155.......3....... Epm316.............209.........199.......0....... erikadawn..........199.........175.......0....... FloridaGirl........235.........215.......0....... HeatherO...........163.........155.......9....... JennyPoo...........169.........159.......3....... KarenG.............162.........158.......4....... KathyStrick........305.........290.......0....... Lapbandfan.........258.........230.......2...... Leslie2Lose........219.........209.......5....... LessNLess..........144.5.......140.......0....... LilMissBand-Aid....234.4.......225.......5.6..... Lunabeane..........212.........200.......9....... Luu2008............219.........189.......14....... Luv2Laugh..........232.........212.......0....... luvinke............206.........190.......0....... mamato3............199.........184.......6...... mcgreen............189.........175.......0....... mdgarcia31665......225.........200.......0....... melboyd............266.........256.......0....... missrach...........248.........175.......20...... MollyMolly.........192.........182.......2....... mominlv13..........305.8.......300.......10.2.... MSnika3............228.........204.......4....... NANAbanded.........225.........199.......4....... Ninja..............204.........189.......5....... NukeChik...........221.........199.......6....... Ollie..............242.........210.......0....... Redtulips..........188.........180.......6....... Renewedhope........174.........155.......5....... ronni_NC...........243.........220.......0....... slgandera..........185.........173.......7....... StartingOver.......220.........205.......5....... Sunshine2..........187.........170.......2.3..... want_so_bad........170.........155.......0....... Sades..............184.3.......180.......8.2..... Sadie..............216.........199.......4....... tp78...............212.........195.......7.......

I had surgery on July 9th, and I slipped up a couple of times. The surgeon's goal is to have you lose some weight and shrink your liver before the surgery. As long as you've lost weight, you should be fine. Don't beat yourself up. Just continue on the path you're on!:biggrin:

I would like to join...

Thank you!

Ladies, I think you all know what I mean when I say I have a hard time finding jeans that fit in the thighs and waist comfortably. My jeans tend to hang on my hips because my waist is small in comparison to my thighs. What jeans do you guys recommend?

Have any of you been able to drop the weight without ever needing a fill?

I know that we are not supposed to eat more than 1 1/2 cups long term, but does anyone know how much our new stomachs can actually hold?

For those who had tuna during the mushy stage: did you puree your tuna? i ask because it flakes off really easy, so you can have as much or as little as you need. I have tuna at home, and this is my first day of mushies, so I wanted to see what everyone has been doing.

I was just curious as to how everyone is getting their protein in every day. I'm newly banded and am hating life because I hate protein shakes!

I've heard that you start to get really hungry when you're able to eat solid foods. Has anyone had this experience? I don't see why you might be hungrier.

Oh heck! I guess I will have to play around with my pics at home. Thanks for letting me know.

I just wanted to introduce myself. I had surgery on 7/9 and have already lost 20lbs! My post-op is on 7/28, so we will see if I have lost anymore. Will someone let me know if they can see my pic on my profile? For some reason, when I try to upload it, it says it failed. But, when go to my profile, my pic is there! :thumbup:

I think it's normal since you probably haven't eaten very much and are recovering from surgery. I felt the same way. It takes about a week to a week and a half before you start to feel normal. Hang in there!

I am 2 weeks post op, and am having a hard time just sipping my water! I've been so thirsty at times, that I just have been almost guzzling. I think it's because I'm not drinking enough water and causing myself to become dehydrated. Also, is anyone else having a hard time getting all of their protein in post-op? I know I'm not having nearly enough or eating nearly enough, but each day, I'm trying to do better. :seeya: