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I am doing great. No problems at all. I am down to a 10/12 from an 18/20 and i have lost 54lbs. I get up every morning to work out, i eat healthfully (but not alot!) I had my last fill in October, and havent needed one since. I have great restriction. The band has changed my life. It isnt always the easiest- i have had some PBing if i eat too fast or have a chunk of bread, but i am so happy i did this. I have 20lbs to goal and i am ahead of schedule. The dr. thought it would be july by the time i lost 50lbs (b/c i am a low BMIer) but i should be close to 60 or 65 by July.

My doctor makes us choose a food plan. Either Eat for Life or Eat Clean. I am following the Eating clean food plan. www.eatcleandiet.com Buy the book! it has great recipes and they are so band friendly! The premise is to eat 5-6 small meals per day with the right amount of protein and carbs (carbs from fruit and vegetable)s. My weightloss was slow in november and december but it has been falling off since Januray when we really took our eating clean up a notch. Most of you are already working out so you probably need a little more food to help your body let go of the extra weight. Think of the small clean meals as a way to get your body fueld to lose weight. With the band, its been amazing, i actually have to make sure that i eat properly and when i do get enough protein (there are protein calculators out there for people who exercise) then i lose . and lose inches!!! its fantastic. I am 179 yet in a 10-12. I fully expect to be at goal of 155 by july (that is only 24 lbs more in 4 months and i have lost almost 50 in 7 months) Its great, consistent weight loss. Try either plan, eating for life or eating clean, you will love the results! My colleagues (who have not been banded) recently started to eat clean and theya re dropping the pounds and cant believe it b/c they feel like thye are eating all the time!

down another 2lbs. things are going well. eating clean, exercising and just bought a pair of trousers from Ann Taylor size 12 , a dress and knee high boots- that zipped up over my calves1

Goal 12 lbs by valentines day 1 week in- 2lbs down weighed in at 187 !!!

I was 188 this am. only 11 to go! I got up at 5 and did a weight work out and packed my small meals to keep me going through the day. How i am going to ge to my goal of 11 more lbs work out daily- even if its just 15 mins eat clean - 5 small meals per day, Protein, veggies, grains + protein shake- drinking water- writing in my journal each night of what i did well, and what needs to change the next day taking it one day at a time.

I would like ot join.. I am at 189 down from 226. Surgery was July23/09. I think i would like the support of a challenge. I am aiming for 12lbs 2lbs per week for me.

I am so glad to read these entries. My doctor approved soft foods- yogurt right away then after he checked me 10 days post op i was on thicker foods and approved to move to fish and move on to whatever i could tolerate. I have been following a very clean eating plan- smoothie made with protein powder and fruit for bkfst, yogurt for snack, some hummus and vegetables on ryvita crisp bread for lunch another snack, maybe hand ful of nuts, then fish and steamed veggies or quinoa or tofu for supper. sometimes a little protein shake before bed. i have also made hamburger patties (very moist) and we had that one night. I can pretty much eat everything and i was banded on July 22nd. I am anxious for a fill b/c i dont feel full. I try to limit myself to 4 oz- 6oz per meal, but i am still hungry. I am self pay so i feel ike i just paid 20K to diet!!! But i do know that with the fill i will be feeling more restriction. After reading about strict diets of liquids and mushies for a month, i was a bit scared that i had moved to fast but my doctor seems to think its just fine.

when i get back to eating i plan on doing the "right" carb vs. low carb- it ends up being low b/c the carbs come from veggies,fruit, whole grains, like Quinoa- which has 9g of protein in it! My doctor recommends the Eating for life program, which is outlined in a big book with tons of right carb and right mix recipes. his patients have tremendous success and excellent weight loss for this. our family follows a simliar program, the eat clean diet- eatcleandiet.com which has cook books for men,families, kids and regular recipes all again based on right carb- veggies, proteins,whole grains. loads of recipes in both books. and a great way for healthy eating

I am in a bit of trouble, like stuck trouble but at the other end of the digestive track. I think a glycerin suppostory might help? i always get this way from the drugs and anestesthia. i should have taken colace in the weeks before. how have you stayed regular in the first few weeks. can we take mineral oil?

denoument i am so sorry you are having such trouble.it is a huge adjustment. you are doing great-taking in the broth and whatever fluids is good. Call your doctor and let him know you arent any better. Day3 i heard was the worst and by day 5 you are starting to feel likeyourself, which will be tomorrow, but it sounds like you are behind schedule. The pain meds have helped me- i havent been able to do popsicles and crystal light seems to bother me. i have been drinking warm apple juice for the gas. I am very very thirsty and if i drink too quickly - it HURTS. we did have something put into our body and itwill take time for us to get used to them Maybe the pain med isnt the best one for you?dont forgetto breathe! sending you speedy recovery thoughts.

My doctor insists that we follow EAting for life and his patients have been very successful. we follow the Eat Clean diet as itis very similar- 5 small meals per day, lean protein, whole grains, veggies, fruits. The whole idea is to fuel your body with the right foods for weight loss,highly nutritious and packed with the right vitamins, proteins and minerals. When i get back on to foods, i willl be back on eating clean. (around 3 weeks post op)

in a 24 hour period i read in various nutrition magazines that many women have low vitamin D and that it contributes to slow weight loss! i ordered liquid vitamin D3 from luckyvitamin.com and i put it in my morning protein shake. i also ordered liquid calcium and add that as well. the two work together for absorption.

It is a challenging time- our bodies are just healing from surgery, we want to see the scale move and we want results- heck we put ourselves through all of this, would the darn scale please move!!! But the most important thing to remember- we chose a tool that is a longer term solution. We WILL lose, just not all in one day or one month. My doctor has forbidden me to weigh- because it plays with your head- if you are holding Water, or waste, it goes up or doesnt move and we think we arent losing or gasp! gaining! We have all played the scale game and we know that when we dont see a number we like, we get discouraged and upset. Remember, its all in your head- our emotions are powerful. You have chosen a tool that will work and we will work it! As we start to feel better we can exercise,and eat clean and healthy. two books for following healthy eating plans that my doctor recommends are Eating for life- following 5 smal healthy well balanced meals and my personal favorite- the eat clean diet. The Eat-Clean Diet They are both bout fueling our body so we can lose weight and i think they are a compliment to the surgery. In fact my doctor asks that ALL his patients follow Eating for life and he has some great success stories. These words are supposed to be pats saying its all right, it just takes time, and we have the tools available to make us successful. You can do this! Look at your name- Healthy me in Arizona- yes you are and yes you will be! Hang in there:thumbup: