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So I have a digital scale that I have been using at home.... and yes I do weigh each morning--- but only right down my weight to track every tuesday-- that my "offical" weigh in day.... but I do weigh each morning at the same time - right before getting in the shower. So Saturday, I jump on the scale- and yep - I am down 1 lb... very happy---- that would make me down 2 lbs so far this week... Sunday morning I jump on the scale- and lookie there.... down another .5 GREAT!!! I was in shock-- thinking -- wow... it's back to like I was-- losing something every morning... so in disbelief I jumped right back on and yep down another.5! So excited again I call my husband in to check it out- get on - and WHAT-- then it was up 3 lbs... step off- then right back on.... up 1 lb.... step off -- step back on-- back down the .5 of a lb so I did the best 3 out of 5 readings-- and that would be that I was down .5 Well, this morning- I jump on the scale -- and look there- down another pound... remember the moring before- i step off-- cross my fingers and step back on--- a few more times.... the second time- yep down that pound, the third time--- up 3 pounds, the fourth time-- up .5 of a pound- the 5th time up .5 of a pound.... so needless to say, I am a little heart broken cause I may not have lost the 3 lbs the last couple of days that I thought I had lost..... cause obviously that scale is not correct anymore!!!! Guess I have to go buy a new scale-- anyone have any suggestions of a good and accurate scale??? :sad:

Thanks Brockbabe-- I appreciate it..... Just have to "keep my eye on the prize" everyday--- and it will happen!

well I went out and bought a new scale, a Tanita one--- and needless to say - my scale was a pound off... but that's not too bad... As for weighing everyday. personally it keeps me focusing on my everyday routine... I don't get down if the scale moves up and down.... I look at it like a learning tool-- if it moves up it usually means I didn't get enough Water in OR had too much salt the days before-- and I log that into my food/exercise journal... It helps me evaluate what I could be doing wrong and get to know my body... I was more upset at the scale bc I thought I was down a pound more than I was - and well, didn't really know the truth on where I stood... felt like all my numbers were wrong... But today is my "offical" track my weight day-- and I am down 2.5 pounds for the week instead of the 3.5--- but thats still not bad, pretty good actually BUT I would have LOVED to be down that extra pound... Oh well, more time at the gym.... it will come off eventually!

Hi there.... I can't speak for all the "more experienced" banders... I have been banded for almost 6 weeks. But I will try and help you with any answers that I can Can you feel the device once it's in? Not at all, I mean the first few days or so after surgery you do bc it is new to you - now forget it is there at times. Any complications at all? (I know it's different for everyone, but still...) I haven't had any complications from the surgery.... would gladly do it again... the closest thing I have had is my periods are off now- I guess to to the quick weight loss... dunno? Ladies: Can you take birth control afterwards? I'm using Yaz right now...will they put me on something different? as far as I know--- yes... but my gyno won't let me take it for other reasons... Sex: When can you start up again, and is it safe...? ( Not quite sure how to ask that without sounding like a complete idiot! lol. I have heard to wait 4 - 6 weeks, but I would say whenever you feel up to it... just dont get pregnant! Did you experience a lot of vomiting? no not so much- when I have had an issue, it has been bc I didnt chew well or tried bread...(wouldnt advise that) and I just had my first fill - so I have had a few episodes but now I am fine... and by the way its not like stomach flu vomiting... its more like spiting up kinda thing.. hard to explain Will you ever be able to eat food? yes you will be able to eat food, I have found that I am actually wanting helthier options of things.... but yes I eat and am satified with the amount I get down... even though I thought for sure that I wouldnt be. How much weight did you lose within the first month? I know it's slow and healthy weight loss, but do you feel like it goes quickly? around 22 lbs-- I am 5 weeks and 3 days out of surgery and this morning I was down 28 lbs. Any change in emotions? (Not hormonal, just all around feeling great - confidence?) umm- think that is a personal experience. I find I vary... I will say that for some reason I was more critical of myself than I was before the surgery.... and then sometimes- I am like wow, I feel so much better about myself... to follow by -- wow my stomach is huge... It is an emotional journey I think- for me.... but well worth it so far. I have learned things about myself and get frustrated at times... but overall I am more comfortable in my clothes, feel better, workout everyday (and at times...even enjoy the gym!lol!) I hope that this has answered some questions- and I am sure there are people alot further along in this journey that can help you more, but I am here if you have any other questions. Good Luck to you in whatever your plans are... Wish you the best! and if you want my vote-- I would jump on that operating table again in a second.... the recover is not bad at all... in fact, probably the best rest I have taken for myself in 3 years! LOL! and I am gonna say the "classic" thing I saw said so many times-- the only thing I regret is not doing it sooner!

Hi, I am 5 weeks and 3 days out of surgery... so about a month and two weeks... lets just say... Well, about a week after surgery my period came and it was about 4 days early... was different then normal(hope this isnt TMI) i bled heavily the first few days then lighter then stopped - then started again .... anyways... I have lost 27 lbs so far been working out alot- sometimes 2 times a day.. cut my eating alot and over all eating healthier Well here is the problem that I am freaking out about... I am now a few days late on my period... I have taken 3 different pregnancy test and all of them are negative... I do not want to be pregnant seeing I just had the surgery adn my doctor told me to wait at least a year... Could my late period be due to weight loss??? or did any of you experience this???? I am panicing over here and lost on what to do??? any advise would be greatly appreciated.

Hi everyone, Hope everyone is doing well & LOSING WEIGHT!!! I was banded on August 25th... and so that puts me as of today 3 weeks and 3 days being banded. Thank the lord, I have had no real problems and everything has gone smoothly. I was wondering.... how much weight have/had you lost at the 3 week range. Now I know that everyone is different and I am in no way making it a competition, I just want to see if I am doing about normal or if I am under performing...(can you tell that I am very hard on myself!) When I weighed this morning I was down 22 lbs. Now right after surgery the weight was flying off-- now not so much but I am working out 2 times a day. I get up at 5 am and hit the treadmill for an hour, and then in the evenings do a dance aerobics class(that I really hate doing BUT it sure does burn the calories) followed be about 35-45 minutes on the treadmill. Anyways, I do wish everyone the best and would appreciate any responses! Happy Losing everyone!:biggrin:

Oh I completely agree on the scale... the thing is -- IF i do gain from the previous day - I dont get upset... weight fluctuates... in EVERYONE.. and I do concentrate on my new way of life... I am extremely organized and plan the foods out -(and a back up plan in case I am having trouble getting what I cooked down) I am eating healthier and having no problems getting back into the workout phase.... I guess what I am trying to determine... is I am getting married next May-- and I am gonna HAVE to start looking for a dress in November - december and I am setting goals and I know that there is only so much I can do - ie: eat healthy, follow my diet plan, and work out... other than that - my body might hit a plateau... BUT in saying that, I do still have lots of mini goals and dates... and am gonna do everything in my power to hit those and if I dont then I have to re-evaluate my goals and see if the timeline was too short or maybe my body is adjusting... but all in all, I was just wondering the average time line and what people have lost.

Hello everyone, I was banded on 8/25/09... very easy surgery for me infact, I was out of the hospital in hours.. walking around and little pain. 4 days before my surgery I did my first initial weigh in at my doctors office and I was at 242(which I swore was wrong...lol!) Had the lapband and followed the instructions, to me the hardest part was getting down all the fluids they wanted me to because I was so full from the swelling. Well everything is going great, even though I haven't had my first fill I feel restriction and eat a whole lot less than I did before AND really dont want or crave the crappy foods I was eating before. I went for my 2 week check up this past tuesday(2 weeks to the date) and I have lost 16 lbs. Of course I am still weighing everymorning, keeping a food journal and really being aware of the things I put in my mouth and making the calories count. For all those that are waiting on the surgery and are nervous, I say... don't be! So far this journey has not been bad, in fact, I am feeling better daily - it's just a way of life adjustment. Good luck to everyone and stay positive!:w00t: