lamvmomof4

Hi Stacy! Welcome! I don't post on the site to much, but I do read a lot. I too am a slow loser like you. I am sure it would come off faster if I would eat better! I am up to 9.5cc in a 10cc band so I am as full as I am going to get. I like where I am at band wise I just need to make better choices in food!

Congrats on getting back to the swing of eating the right way! I too am in the same situation and I am starting to realize that the band is not going to work without help! I wish you lots of luck!

I get the samething and I find it really hard to believe it is gas leftover when I am 7mo out from my surgery. I also am a little tighter than I was which is a good thing, but I get a awfull pain in my sholder the same time everyday!

Yep! I am a huge scale watcher! I weigh in the morning and at night and usually I can tell how much I will be down in the morning when I look at the night total. I feel like if I don't keep watching it I might gaina nd not know it and then spiral back to old habits!

I had the same problem! I was banded in Aug and thought for sure I would be down 60lbs by now! I finally got my 7th fill and I am now up to 8cc in a 10cc band I have restriction!! I also changed my eating habits and cut out sugar and most carbs, which was easier since I can't eat breat at all! I am now losing good and feel like the band is helping me! I hope you get a good fill that will get you some restriction! I will keep my fingers crossed!

I hope I am welcome back to the weekly weigh in now that I finally am on the losing side! Last week 247 This week 242 total loss 5lbs!!

Yep I am sitting here listening to mine now!

How true is that!! Congrats on passing!

:biggrin: WooHooo Lanakila!! I am so happy they got you tight enough! We might have been slow lossers, but watch out here we come!!

I really hope this hits your sweet spot!! I just got my 7th fill a week ago and I am up to 8cc in a 10cc band and I am now to my sweet spot! I can't eat anything till 1 and then I can only eat a half a cup, then I am full till supper and then I can eat a cup of food. I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you!!

Last night I really need a night out with no kids, we have 4, so I asked my oldest 14 to stay with the kids so me and my dh could go out to eat. I have been out to eat several times and I have been loser so I can usually eat more. Well now that I am so tight and can't eat as much I asked the waitress for a side salad with blue cheese dressing and a cup or French onion soup with no croutons in it. She looks at me and says “that is it that is all you want”. I reply “yes, that is all I can eat” she then says “o I am so sorry you poor thing”! I was so embarrassed because she said it loud enough the next table heard which was full of old classmates that have no clue that I had the surgery! :thumbup: My husband loves it because are bill was only $19 and he loves that I am a cheap date Do you guys get this when you go out to eat?

It really has not changed much in are family at all. I still cook and I eat most of the time what they eat, just less with a smaller plate. I also sometimes find that I can't eat when my family eats so I sit there. I have 4 kids and if they are not all sitting still and eating I find that I am trying to deal with them and forget to chew and then get something stuck.

Jazma- That is great to know! I was wondering if it was normal to not eat till 1. I love this feeling of actual fullness and it lasts till supper!

I just got 8cc in my 10cc band a week ago and FINALLY I feel some restriction! I can't eat till 1pm and then I eat a small supper. I am down 12lbs since I got it! I was really getting worried that it was just not going to work, but now I have hope!

It took me 7 fills and I am up to 8cc in a 10cc band. I think that you are doing great to have 2 fills in your fist month. I was not even allowed to have my 1st fill for 2 months! You look like you are doing great down already 32lbs!

Hello! I am newley banded (8/27) and tried to do just eating low cal and well that has not worked. I have not yet had a fill so that does not help, but I am one that seems to only loss on low carb. I had lost 85lbs last year doing it the wrong way (kimkins chicken only) and gained it all back and then decided I needed some help so I got the band. I have my first fill on the 6th of Oct and I can't wait! Anyway I am hoping to start LC today and hopfully get out of my stall I am in!

I am in the same boat as you! I can't wait for my fill! I feel like I am eating like I use to and it makes me so mad! I know it will take awhile to get that sweet spot, but man I really wish I could get a fill today!

That is great!!

I am right there with ya! I could eat anything! I am getting full quicker, but still I feel like I am hungry all the time! I have my fill Oct 9th I am so ready!

I agree I think that protein would help you a lot. It is very hard to get it in sometimes. I have found I love Egg Beaters with a wedge of Laughing Cow Garlic and Herb Cheese! I also like a spoon full of Jiff penutbutter made with Splenda. If you like yogart you might try the Greek Yogart it has a lot more protein!

Wooo Hooo Lori that is great news!! It is a great tool! I was just like you never full! I know have to stop because I am full it is a great feeling and I have not even got a fill yet!

I am down 2lbs this week. I started back to Jazzercise this week doing low impact and gone to 2 classes each 1hr.

I was banded on 8/27 and I am also on mushies and so sick of mashed potatoes and I don't lose weight eating white carbs! I am able to eat egg beaters and today I tried them with some laughing cow garlic and herb cheese melted and it was yummy! I also make some fresh fruit smoothies and they said I could have any caned soup.

Lori- I was lucky enough that my brother had a much bigger wedding than me and so I got the diffrance and so I used it to get the band. I have to say it was the best 15,500 I have spent! I will keep my fingers crossed you get approved!! Teri- We are neighbors, I am only about 7 miles from Mattoon! I spend a lot of time in Mattoon some weeks. I bet you are very excited to get your band in! Good Luck!

I too am going to hit the Mall of America! I also want to learn to ride horses and do Barrel Racing like my daughter does.