SunnyOne

I was one of the Notorious Novembers banded Nov 08. I have watched them all drop their weight and post their success, come close to goal or reach their goals. I have watched it all...as I was going no where. I have lost only 35lbs in 11 months. I have been filled to the point that we don't think I can get any more. (Had to have the last fill taken out because I couldn't eat anything) I have told them all along there is something else going on...of course no one believed me! So I went to my regular doctor and after a gallon of blood taken (just kidding) they have finally figured out I am insulin resistant and a Pre-diabetic. So of course that causes the weight gain...and the difficulty in losing weight. So I am not a failure! I have struggled with this for the last year. I get the band and still don't lose weight it sure makes you feel like a total failure! So now I am starting again. I have to totally regroup and figure out a better diet. My goal is not only to lose weight but to change my diet enough to avoid becoming a diabetic. I have a hard road but I think by coming here I will be able to get the support and information I need. I have to say I started coming here last year and was in here all the time but when I was struggling so much I drifted away. But I am back...and ready to tackle this new issue!

I had surgery on 11/3 highest weight 285 Day of surgery I was 280 today I weigh 255 my goal is 165 I am 5'9" so I have a LOT to lose yet...haven't gotten far and have a long way to go!

My after care people were pretty good....could have been more informed but over all not too bad. Most do not know what got us to this point in our weight gain...most will never understand how it took us over and got the best of us. Which in turn means they will never understand how hard we will have to work to get it back off...but we will and we can be proud for doing that. It isn't easy at all....I am struggling big time. No magic bullet here that is for sure. I did think I would lose better than this so over all I am pretty disappointed with the process. But at least I am no longer gaining weight so I guess that is a bonus. We will see how it goes. I have to say though that if my results are not better in 1 to 2 more years I will have this removed. Assuming I continue to work out and watch my diet with no success! But once I hit the sweet spot I should see some improvement, at least that is what the doc says. I am hopeful J

I think we are very much in the same boat! I have a 10cc band and have only lost a total of 20 lbs and that is counting pre-op diet as well. I have had 4 fills (and one reduction...he put in 2cc last month and had to take one back ..I couldn't even swallow water! I lost 7lbs in 48 hours) I got .5cc in yesterday...have a hard time eating much of anything so I am hoping this will work. I am at the gym no less than 3 days a week working my butt off ..for 20 lbs....Argh!! Frustrated right now! VERY frustrated!

I am so frustrated….I had surgery done on 11/3/08 and have only lost 10lbs TOTAL…that is pre-op and all. I have had 2 fills so far and I have restriction as far as I have to chew things well but can eat as much as I want. I am walking 25 miles a week extra, watching what I eat….I don’t get it. I never wanted to be one of those people who fail at this and so far I am. I could just cry! I go for my 3rd fill next Wednesday and I pray that helps. I just can’t fail at this too….I am really worried. :blushing:

I am so frustrated….I had surgery done on 11/3/08 and have only lost 10lbs TOTAL…that is pre-op and all. I have had 2 fills so far and I have restriction as far as I have to chew things well but can eat as much as I want. I am walking 25 miles a week extra, watching what I eat….I don’t get it. I never wanted to be one of those people who fail at this and so far I am. I could just cry! I go for my 3rd fill next Wednesday and I pray that helps. I just can’t fail at this too….I am really worried. :cheatfree:

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I was banded on Nov 3 too. I am not doing great either. I am VERY constipated and that has not helped with the weight loss. I get my first fill on Dec 1st....I am ready...I want to see some weight loss...and I have to admit I have been bad about the exercise! There I said it...I have admitted it to one and all! I am ashamed! It is too cold here to walk out side. I am looking into joining a walking group at the school during the winter months. I have to get moving!

I have the same pain! I went to the doc today and he told me it was normal. I can lay on either side and back now but not stomach. I have been taking my ice pack to work with me so I can ice through the day and that has helped. I was banded Nov 3rd. I have lost 13lbs to date...other wise things are going great! I go back on Dec 1 to get my first fill.

Hi I was banded on Nov 3rd. I never had any pain meds...wish I did! LOL I can eat pretty much anything I want....of course smaller amounts. Soup ideas for work are alwasy welcomed!

Hello....how are you doing since surgery? I had a hard time and just started feeling better yesterday. I ended up getting the flu!! OMG I have felt bad....I am eating ok. I am on the mushies and have no restriction. Just wanted to see how someone else is doing.

Well tomorrow is my Band-Day! I am excited, not nervous at all. My only concerns are I think the normal. Learning how to eat, what not to eat, will I fail at this...what if....what if...what if. LOL But over all I am ready and excited. Who else is having their Band-Day this week? What are your fears and concerns?

Congrats! I am going to be banded on Nov 3rd! I am also looking for a big change in my life! Heres to the future!:w00t:

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Not tomorrow my surgery is Nov 3...just on the pre-op thing now. Mine is pretty easy so I am lucky!