Old Goat

Hi guys this was a really big week for me Sunday I got on the scales dropped another 3 pound. That put me at GOAL, I am now just OVERWEIGHT. After going 5 or 6 weeks with little or no weight loss in these past two weeks I dropped 6 pounds, during this period I stopped keeping a food log and the band does work it makes you stop eating but then I started the log again this week and found their are days I only would get 50 grams of protein and other days 100 grams so for me think I will continue the logs. Not sure what I will do from here except to just keep eating the same for awhile.:wink:

Hi Guys Last week was good to me lost another 3 pounds puts me at 225 only 6 from just overweight. Mike looks like the challenge is on you at 4 and me at 6 you can do it lets go for it. Rick you were the one that inspired me in the beginning when I was first looking into the Band with your Journey postponements and all 77 pounds is nothing to sneeze at and don't forget I am retired have more time to work at doing the work. GuyMontag great job 61 pounds from Feb 13 outstanding.

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Hi L.J. I will celebrate my 6 Month banding day the 19 day of this Month so far I have lost 88 pounds. My Doctor does not ask us to watch Calories. He asks us to watch are Protein intake, wants it to be between 60 - 70 grams a day and to only eat 3 meals a day, no snacks and to take protein drinks (between meals) as required to make up the requirement. Drink 48 - 64 oz water preferred every day. Exercise is the most important requirement I walk 2.1 Miles ever day takes me around 45 minutes but then I walk slow. I do keep a food log book which does include Calories and for me they average around 800 to 1000 a day. Exercise daily is you most important requirement to steady & sufficient loss. Good Luck

Hi Keri Sorry to here you are having problems with your last fill. From what you are saying I assume you have the Lap Band System and a 10cc Band? That is the Band that my Doctor used for me. I have just recently signed up on My LAP-BAND Journey and found out that what we call a 10cc Band is technical a 9.7/10cc with a Max fill of 14cc. So you are not as close to max fill as you think hope this helps you to not be so concerned.

Hi Guys things have slowed down some for me but lost two more pounds slow for me but not a gain. Think my foot problem might be behind me now it was just skinny feet, lost the fat feet or padding on the soles, had to build that back up slowly by just walking short distances but got it back up to two Miles today and felt good. Now at 228 and only 9 pounds from just over weight.

Hi Rick good to see you back good news on the Meds. The woods will be good for you and the dogs. I stayed the same last week but got back to the gym sure needed that felt good.

Hi Guys been on the road for almost two weeks came back to cold Missouri from warm Arizona how foolish of me. Bryan 116 pounds in what 9 months outstanding and only 11 pounds from goal won't be long. In the last two weeks I dropped 4 more pounds now 230. Had my 4th fill yesterday now at 6.2 in 10 boy I sure feel this one even though on liquids and mushes till Friday evening.

Hi rat427 Yes I have cut my beta blocker Toprol xl 200 to 100 Stopped two a day Lotrel 5/20 Stopped Metforman 500 one per Day Stopped Januvia one per day Stopped Prilosec one per day Stopped Zocor one per day And my Doctor is looking at stopping other Meds It works if you are willing to exercise at least 30 Min a day Good Luck

Hi Guys Well I did loose one pound last week. This lack of walking has slowed down the weight loss. I still think the foot problem was a stone bruise to the ball of my foot, but I am very hopeful the last two nights I have been able to walk .5 miles with no pain. Will keep working at it with crossed fingers. Wish me luck.

EVO you took the first step by posting asking for help. The simple 2nd step might be to post twice a week and tell us what you are doing to get back on track. Posting is a form of accountability as you know.

Hi Mike great Doctor news. Must feel great to be no LONGER OBESE. Here is a Pat On The Back keep up the good work. I stayed the same last week but I only have 16 more to move from OBESE it will happen. Still having a problem with my foot and not able take long walks but getting better. Great job GuyMontag two miles a day is what I do when I walk it works the weight will just keep coming off keep it up.

Hi Mel Weight Loss Surgery is Surgery. Research on your part is required. A good book to start with is Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies The Band is only a tool to help with the hungriness you are still required to eat the proper food in the proper amount and exercise to be successful. If you still think this for you? I feel you steps are Insurance - Good Doctor - Nutritional Consultant - Licensed Psychologist is a MUST

Had a really good week lost 4 pounds now 235

Sunday weigh in. Dropped 2 lbs now 239. I can now turn sideways look at myself in the Mirror and only see a smallish blimp. Mike you are only 7 lbs from overweight ? Won't be long