brobekmom

:thumbup: Wow, you have inspired me--that is an awesome weight loss! I was banded Feb. 12th, but I am just about to reach 40lbs lost. I did not have any restriction until after my 3rd fill--since then it has been steady. Isn't it great to see those numbers pop up on the scale that you haven't seen in a long time!

That is definately the key--I don't think I ever really listened to my body pre-band. It was the "mind over body" kind of thing--I wanted 6 cookies, or whatever and I ate them--even if I was feeling stuffed. Yesterday we were having Mother's Day dinner at restaurant--for special occasions they only have a buffet-style choice. I was very worried about what I could try. However, I tried a little of everything that I liked--ate verrrry slowly and took tiny bites. I had no problems at all and when we left everyone was complaining how they ate too much--quietly I was proud that for once I felt satisfied but not miserable, yet still enjoyed the taste of things I liked. A coworker of mine began a diet similar to Jenny Craig (it's called HMR) the same week I started the preop diet. In that period of time she has lost 58 pounds--and I've lost 20! I was getting bummed because I know people were thinking you've had surgery and she hasn't and look at her results. But, she literally hasn't had a morsel of real food--she is eating 2 very small frozen entrees and 5 special shakes per day. I think the band (when it is working and the right fit) is the best of both worlds--you get to eat what you want pretty much but still lose. I just have to be patient and not compare:)

Hey fellow "Febsters", I just found out about this site this week and I love it. I was banded on Feb. 12th, had my first fill 6 weeks later and had MINIMAL restriction, if any. Just reading through your entries has been a great support for me--knowing that other people are feeling the same frustrations and joys in the whole "band lifestyle". Finally, this past Wed., I had my 2nd fill (now at 4.5cc in 10cc band). What a huge difference--I have dropped 4 pounds since. I have finally hit the 20 pound mark! Up until this point, I had not gotten sick or even nauseated. However, the past few days I have (probably out of habit) not chewed good enough and suffered the consequences! Also, I have noticed some discomfort in my left shoulder area and my stomach is growling loudly (even though I don't feel hungry). Has anyone else had any of these issues? I figured it is just part transitioning to what I can and cannot comfortably eat with a tighter band. How do you know if it is too tight though?:tt1: Wishing everyone a relaxing and enjoyable Mother's Day:teeth_smile: