tmg333

Hey! I just ran across your profile. We were banded on the same day! Keep up the good work! I am trying to catch up with you! :-)

I just saw your reponse to another post and THANK YOU for that info!

Thank you for you post!! I was about to go nuts because I am having the same problem! I've been working out 5 days a week and strenght training 3 of those days and have gained 3 freakin pounds!!! I was trying to LOSE those three not gain! But I see what the problem is now!! so thank you both!! :-)

Thanks for the pic comment!!

You look great! I am sure you get this question all the time but what did you do to lose your weight? Did you work out? Only eat certain things? I'm just curious...I am hoping to be as successful as you! thanks!

Happy Belated Birthday!! I am glad you are doing ok. Don't worry about the set back...that just gives us more motivation to get going again!! I've been trying not to beat myself up when I go a little overboard. I am doing well so far. I am almost to 40 pounds! I didn't realize how much of a difference 40 lbs makes! I am with you on that two piece swimsuit. I would LOVE to get in one if I can get rid of all this left over baby fat! (I have a 9 month old). You are doing so well...stay motivated!! :-)

Yes, I had to get an unfill. At 6.5 cc I couldnt keep anything but water down. But when I left the office the water went down fine but anything thicker than that came back up. I eat way more than 3 oz. which is why i think I may have stretched my pouch or something. I eat at a regular pace to me. I dont feel like I eat slow. I will know it if I eat too fast. I am hungry 1-2 hrs later too! or it could be mental???

Yes, I had to get an unfill. At 6.5 cc I couldnt keep anything but water down. But when I left the office the water went down fine but anything thicker than that came back up. I eat way more than 3 oz. which is why i think I may have stretched my pouch or something. I eat at a regular pace to me. I dont feel like I eat slow. I will know it if I eat too fast. I am hungry 1-2 hrs later too! or it could be mental???

I just really started to feel some restriction after my second fill also but I still dont think it is enough. I can still eat at least 9 oz (a whole lean cuisine) and be satisfied. I still feel hungry a little. I am thinking maybe I should go back and get a little more. I am at 6.2 cc. I do know that 6.5 cc is too much so maybe I'll try 6.4 cc and see if that does the trick.

Hey Girly! Just just checking in to see how you are doing?!

Thanks for the pic comment! Congratulations to you on being banded! Welcome to Bandland! How are you doing so far?

Hey! just checking in on you to see how you are doing? I hope all is well!!

Hi! Thanks for the pic comment! WOW!!! 47lbs!!! that is AWESOME!!! (i'm jealous! :-) Please tell me what you are doing? I know I need to work out more. I've just hit about 34 lbs lost. I want to step it up though...please help!? :-)

Read the bottom message first! It was too long for one post....lol

I was nervous too about all of the do's and don'ts of this surgery but once I did it I never even thought about it again. I am sooo happy that I made the choice and followed through with it. I am noticing a major difference with my life and most importantly my self esteem. I honestly don't even feel like I had any surgery. I do notice that I can't eat as much as I used to but that is a good thing!

I hope I have helped you out a little bit. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to send me a message. Thanks for the pic comment too! :-)

-TMG

Hi Angela!

Congratulations on making the first step towards a healthier life. Contemplating this surgery is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Everyone's experience is different. I have not had any major challenges except staying motivated. When I see the scale moving is the best motivation for me. The slow eating and bite size food is not even an issue. I do eat slower and take smaller bites but I don't even take a second thought about it because I know the consequences if I don't do what I am supposed to. I seriously doubt you will be too full of water to eat! Even if you do drink a lot of water...your body is going to crave something of substance which is going to make you eat.

Hey Lady! I am doing great! I'm steadily coming down after a little slump. I don't know what I did to pick it back up but its working. I'm still not working out like I should though. My 18's are getting a little loose! I'm trying to keep from going shopping because I don't want a bunch of clothes I can't wear and have no plans to fit into again! Thanks for checking on me!

I have been banded since 12/18/08.

Hi! you are really doing an awesome job and you look GREAT!! I hope I can make the same progress as you! Can you give me some tips on what you are doing?

Hi! Thanks for the pic comment! People have told me that I look younger but I really don't notice the difference. I know what you mean though weight loss does seem to age some people.