SillyGoose

Congrats - I'm excited for you!

Okay Sillygoose, we need to brainstorm and get some guidelines for getting another jump start on our weight loss. I feel like I have been at this weight way to long but not sure what else I can do except excersize which I can't do because of the heat right now.

How many fills have you had?? I have had 5 and my band is at capacity with 4cc's. My fill center said that they will try to do one more fill if needed under floro to try and get me just a little more restriction. Maybe you just need a fill??

Keep me posted, I care!!

Bernadette

I absolutely need a fill - but just a small one I think. Right now I have 9cc's in a 14cc band. I too have to watch it when eating too fast. I PB alot if I rush it. But, as long as I chew it well, I can still eat large portions and I don't like that at all.

One good thing though - this past week I've noticed I'm thinking about food a lot less. I don't know if it's the band working or too many other things on my mind! Oh well, whatever works!

Take care and have a great week!

Hi Sillygoose

Im so glad that you checked in, I was worried about you. You said that your weight loss is slow, I don't think 42lbs is slow! I'm still sitting at 35-37lbs and just can't seem to get past that. It has been so hot here that I have not been getting any walks in. I feel like I have been at the same weight for awhile but my clothes are loose so Im still losing inches.

Bernadette

Most of that weight was lost BEFORE surgery!:laugh:

I'm here! I just don't come on too much anymore. Staying busy this summer. Thank you for looking out for me - I appreciate it.

Weight loss is still extremely low - but at least I'm not gaining. I'm happy about that!

Everyone else seems to be doing great!

Take care

I still can't believe how quickly things are moving for you. That's great!

And, yes, you do have to pay your co-pay each visit.

For me, the weight loss had been slow, but Dr. B. seems to be satisfied with the results. I think you will really like him. I know I do! I know I would be losing more if I'd get more serious about exercise. I'm really starting to notice the fills taking effect. I'm definitely eating less and there are some foods that just don't agree with me - like bread. I shouldn't be eating them anyway, and now it's really uncomfortable trying too, so it makes it easier to stay away from them.

Take care!

You're just moving right along - that's great! I'm happy to hear that your going to do the classes. I wish I could go to the support group meetings, but there's just no way to fit it into my schedule!

You'll be banded in no time!

Hi

I was really starting to worry about you!!! I wondered if all of the stuff you have been going thru had caused you not to post in awhile. Im sorry to hear about the divorce, it is a hard thing to go thru and I speak from experience. You will be fine it just takes awhile to get your feet back under you and get back in the swing of life :thumbup:

I'm also very sorry to hearr about your step brother, what a shock. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Now about the weight thing...I go up and down so much I feel like a yo yo. I have been able to eat anything again so I scheduled hopefully my last fill for this afternoon. That will be my 4th. I just hope it is not like the last time and make it impossible to keep anything down for the first week.

Good luck everyone!!

Bernadette

Bernadette,

Thank you for your continued support as well as your prayers. You're great! I can say that I know I'll be having another fill. I'm now at 8.5 cc in a 14cc band and this last fill doesn't feel any different than the one before. As long as I chew well, I feel I can almost eat as much as before the band. I don't allow myself to do that of course. I can't wait until I hit that sweet spot!

Let me know how your 4th fill went. I hope all is well and your able to keep stuff down this time.

How all are well. I have struggled since my last fill and have had some swelling after getting stuck. Wednesday I could barely get Water down, yesterday water and broth, today I hope I can get some Protein. I have talked with my doctor and he offered to un-fill but for now I am good. I am down 70 pounds, so that part is great.

Congrats on your weight loss! You're doing amazing! I hope your stomach is adjusting to the fill now so you're able to eat.

Good morning everyone,

I've kinda been MIA lately. It's been a rough couple of months for me, but I'm doing ok. With the emotional stress of making the decision to file for divorce (we've been separated since February) and losing my step brother a few weeks ago to a massive heart attack (he was only 44) - I'm ready to get back on track.

I went in for my 3rd fill yesterday and lost 1 lb for the entire month. I'm just thrilled I didn't gain anything! Plus this morning, I was down 3 more lbs overnight! I'm not logging the 3 lbs on my ticker yet because I wouldn't be surprised to be up 3 lbs by tomorrow morning. My body really does fluctuate that much!

I just wanted to stop in and say "Hi" to you all. I hope everyone is doing good and enjoying their summer. Happy 4th of July!

My problem is, asking for the time off when needed without raising too many questions. I work in a small office and my sister also works on the same property... so, it should be interesting trying to dodge any questions that may arise. I'm just not ready to confide in anyone other than my husband right now. I'll be ready to talk more about it freely when it gets closer to "D" day.

I disagree, I think the more support you have, the more confident and excited this process will be for you! :wink:

Boy, that was a really old post! I already had surgery 3 months ago. I guess I figured it out huh!

I've been avoiding this site lately. I've gotten so discouraged. I'm not losing near as much as everyone else. I've really only lost about 15 lbs since surgery. Should be more by the time I weigh in tomorrow - I can feel a difference this week I think.

I have some restriction but think I will need a 3rd fill in a few weeks. I've been making better food choices but I've got to start exercising again. I stopped by using the excuse that it was too hot - and it was a few weeks ago but it's cooled back down some now! Also, I'm in the middle of a divorce so I've used that as an excuse as well. I'm tired of making excuses and for goodness sake, I had surgery to lose weight! I have to get my act together!

Bernadette - if you can't keep anything down, even Water, then you need an unfill right away. If it really is as bad as it sounds, you need to call the office and demand to be seen or go to the ER. Someone I know on this site that went to the same surgeon as me had to have an emergency unfill because her medication got stuck too!

Let me know how your doing.

If I could have had the choice between the band or the sleeve, I probably would have the sleeve personally. Kaiser here doesn't offer it. Just bypass or band here.

This is a choice you have to make - just research them both the most you possibly can before you make your decision.

Good luck to you!

By the way, I'm not unhappy with my band at all!

Nope, I gained about a half a pound!

Hi Jenny - I think it would be ok to start losing the weight if you want too. If it were me, I'd probably not try too hard to lose, but make sure I didn't gain at all until I met with the surgeon. You may want to think about going to the weight loss class. It does give you a lot of good information and a chance to ask a lot of questions.

I definitely have more restriction with this last fill. I'm finding that I must pay close attention to my eating habits - slow down and chew well! I've had this stuck feeling in my chest a couple times and have had to pb. No big deal, but I am learning from it. It's nice to finally feel like I have a band though!

Michelle - I'm so sorry to hear about your unfill. What an awful experience that must have been! At least you have a decent fill level again. Have a great weekend too and happy birthday to your daughter!

And now it begins!

I'm so looking forward to this 3 day weekend! I'm going to enjoy every moment!

You do the same

Jenny - that is such great news! Do they still require a percentage of weight loss before they do the surgery?

mb20mom - the time will fly by and is well worth the wait! Just keep yourself busy!

What is Onederland?

ok, i am ashamed also, just at some of the junk i have been eating, graduation parties and such, was sick and down for 8 days (no exercise), no excuse for not loosing any in 2 weeks!!!

Hi Silly

Yes I have been bad and I gave myself a good talking to! I started back yesterday on eating right and I lost 3lbs. I just have to stick with it, and not cheat. I was starving all day yesterday, I think it was mainly head hunger because of eating right. I have to get this back on track, I did not spend all of that money just to loose a few pounds. I will have my 3rd fill on Thursday and I hope this does the trick, wish me luck! I wish you lots of luck with your 2nd fill!!

PS what is your real name??

Bernadette:rolleyes2:

Good job on getting back on track! Let me know how your 3rd fill goes. I got my 2nd today and I now have 7.5 cc's in a 14cc band. I had only lost 3 lbs since he saw me last month. He wasn't too concerned but he did give me hard time because I haven't been walking since it started getting really hot here. I need to stop making excuses and just do it! Good news - I found out I can call him to make an appointment for a fill if I think I need one. I had the impression that I had to wait a month. He makes you think you have to wait a month, but I just flat out asked him if I could come sooner if I needed and he said ok! That's a releif!

And, my name is Chealyn (sounds like ShayLynn). My mom just got fancy with the spelling!

Take care and talk with you soon!

Well, I went for my second fill today and I had only lost 3 lbs since the last time he had seen me. He didn't seem too concerned, but did give me a hard time about exercising. I had been doing so well, but I stopped once it started getting hot. I gotta get back on the right track!

Jenny - let us know how tonight goes for you!

Michelle - I hope your next fill works for you. How many cc's do you have and what size band? I now have 7.5cc's in a 14cc band.

Take care ladies!

I'm right there with you. I feel like I'm constantly gaining and losing the same 4-5 lbs. I was doing really well with walking, but now the weather here has gotten so hot, I just can't make myself do it. This weekend it was over 100 degrees here!

I too have not been eating the right foods and am also ashamed. I'm eating portions way too big sometimes and it scares me that I may have stretched my pouch. I am by no means eating the portions I used to be able to consume - but it's still way too much.

I get my second fill on Wednesday and pray that it helps!

We'll get through this - we have too!

I'm sure it will go well. Maybe take a list of questions with you if needed.

I go in on Wednesday for my second fill. I really hope I feel some restriction with this one. I've been struggling this month!

Talk to you later...

Hello Everyone...surgery date 3-30 27 pds down to date. I am at 198 goal 150

How much did you lose this week?

By the way, you should update your ticker to show off your great results!

Just updating...

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Yoo Hoo I'm very happy. Will be in Onederland soon (-5.5lbs), which was my July 4th challenge goal........but I have made this my June 1 stretch goal.

You're doing great! I'm so happy for you - what a great loss this week for you! I haven't seen onderland since I was 19 years old!

Well, I finally had a better loss this week. I lost 3.1 lbs. That makes a total of "almost" 16 lbs since surgery. Still losing pretty slow compared to others, but at least it's coming off right!?

Can't wait to hear how everyone else is doing.

Have a great weekend!

I was banded on 3/16 and have only lost 13 lbs since that date. So, that should make you feel better.

Yep, you got stuck. I do it everytime I try and eat a hard boiled egg. I can eat them ok in a salad, but to just bite into one - no way!