Want To Be Thin

I was banded June 5, 2007. Went from 341 down to 220. Played with 220-230 for 4 yrs. Last yr was having heartburn, acid reflux, slimming all the time, so went in and got several cc taken out. I did not go back and the weight came back quickly. I went back this past tuesday at 271.5. Went back to liquids for 2 days, then soft foods. As of this am I was at 263.5. I will admit I want to be thin, I want this and that, but I cannot make my mind follow my heart. I go back 2nd wk of April to have my band tweeked again. Hoping it works this time. No excuse for my weight gain except I went right back to eating the way I use to. Hard to believe I gained almost 50 lbs in 1 yr. Oh well all I can do is try. I was ill as a hornet today because it was raining, cold, grandkids were here; everyone was eating all the things I wanted, but I didn't and it just put me in a bad mood. But it is 10 pm and I did not eat the junk food I have been eating.

Agreed. I plateaued and I exercise 6 days a week, yet I was only eating 1200 calories. I realized my deficit was away to big. I've been slowly upping my calories, 1400, 1500, now at 1600. Guess what it worked. Losing better than ever. Give it a shot, I was scared to do it.

The extra calories, are you upping Protein, veggies etc.

I had a burst of very good weight loss first up, but overall, I was a slow loser, I lost about 75lb the first year, 25 the next year and another 20 over the following four years - and I can tell you I couldnt care less now how fast I lost it - its gone and that's all that counts. Every stage along the way is enjoyable, so dont worry about how fast its coming off unless you're really not happy with the sort of effort you're putting in and know you could do a lot better.

I am 4 yrs out and i am slow due to me being not doing the band right. last year i had a unfil of 4 cc gained back several lbs, got filled 7 wks ago this coming wed. 1st 4 weeks lost 19, last 3 wks i have bounced between 234 230, 232, etc. cannot get out of the 230's. this happen to me last year and i just gave up. i am wierd: if the scale can move i stay motivated, when it stalls for wks i just give up. i really want to do this, this time. i need suggestions. i exercise, eat right, have plenty of Water, Protein etc.

i get into the 230's and cannot get no where else. happened last year, and now for 3 wks. exercise Water foods all are right. should i do a straigh liquid for a wk to get out plateau. cannot understand why my body will not get out of the 230's. plz any advice out there.

I had 4 cc taken out last year april. gained and lost etc. up and down. finally went back to dr got 2 cc put back in. was at 249.5 now at 234. have been 236, 235, 234. been here at this for over 2 wks. not cheating eating 1000-1100 a day. daily walks, Water, etc. doing all the right things. last year i battled the 230's. how can i get OUT of the 230's. year before last i battled the 230's.

It is so nice to open a thread and see everyone posting success! Great job everyone

For me ........ I lost 100 pounds in 1 year. I had 2 fills at that point, no exercise, no counting, tracking, measuring.....

I just folowed some very basic guidelines.

You can do it !

what are the very basic guidelines. i am out 4 yrs and have fought it so much.

Ate pork loin last night, only 3 very small slices. went to bed and felt the pork loin in my stomach all night. Got up drank several cups of hot coffee. Waited an hour and tried to eat my normal eggs. No luck PB and toilet here i come. Continued to drink fluids all day. Tried to eat just now 2 slices of turkey with hot cheese and mayo. No luck PBing, Sliming and it all came up. I am sorta scared. What should I do?

Hey we are from the south. And I forsure know a thing or two about cleaning our plates. I started using a saucer when I first had my band 3 1/2 yrs ago. It helped for for the first 6 months. But now, with all the ups and downs. Now I have just set it in my mind and I also just put on my plate a small piece of meat, a couple scoops of veggies and that is it. Try it and when you want 2nds just say " NO Not This Minute, or 2,3,4,5. This is helping me right now to not eat my husband's no bake Cookies that he gets from the local bakery. When the temptation arises just say No, Not This Minute and Walk Away.

Started at 249 Jan 15, 2011. Goal was 15 lbs. gone by the 15th of Feb. YAY!!!! I did it. Today I am at 234. 2nd Goal 2 lbs a week for 9 wks that will get me back to 217. this is where I started giving up. Not this time. One minute at a time, One hour, One Day. I can do this.

Happy Valentines!!!See Zen. When you are tight 4oz. is alot. It is amazing. Hit my first goal today 15 lbs by the 15th of Feb. I am now 234. I am so proud of myself. I have to admit I am living the not this minute, not this hour, not this day. But, I did it and they say what you do in 15 days will develop into a habit. Ricky wanted to take me to dinner tonight for valentines and I said I did not care but that I really would not be eating nothing. It was sweet and he is so supportive. So we sat home he got Zaxby's and I hate homemade chicken salad.< /p>

OML you are all going thru what I went thru years ago with my sister (I at that time lost right at 100 lbs). Now today I am losing thru lapband and she needs to lose for her health. Diabetic type 2, high BP. I think she does not want to lose in fear of hurting me again. I lost alot she lost alot in a few short months. I went into depression, hurt myself with food and gained all that weight back plus more. Just Talk as much as you can. We are human, we all get jealous we all get envious. We all do not want anyone to steal our limelight. We all want to be the special one at some point in our lives esp. if we have been fat our whole lives. Pray Pray Pray for division not to interfer with this.

Conrats. I was at 217 got back up to 249. My goal was as of jan 15, 2011 to lose 15 by the 15th of feb. i am down 14.5 so excited got 2 days and hoping i get there. My 2nd goal is to lose be back at 217 by the first of april same as I was a year ago.

No no, you didnt only use 400 calories. You also used in the region of about 1200 (for an average weight height woman, much more for an obese person) to stay alive for the day. Blinking, breathing, your heart beating, digesting, even when you're flat out on your back in a coma your body burns quite a lot of energy. The 400 calories is extra, so is all the little movements, the pottering around, walking from couch to fridge, through the supermarket etc.

YAY!! Good to Know. Thanks

That is so incorrect. I do the everydayhealth.com. Today I had

B: Atkins Endulge Choc Bar

3 cup coffee with powder hazelnut Creamer

330 calories

L: Jillian's Choc. whey Protein 1 1/2 cup, 1/2 cup 1% milk, 1/2 banana

202 calories

SK: Fiber one chewy oats and carmel bar

140 calories

S: 3 oz. Sockeye grilled Salmon w/seasonings, 1cup grilled squash and zucchini

238 calories

Cleaned a house for client: 2hrs and 45 min (vigorous)

says i burned 340 calorie

so after all said and done I am doing 1000 calories and after eating and cleaning i used only used a little over 400 calories.

I too just started exercisetv.com I just do not like going to gyms. Period. I am dling the walk 1 mile video it was good. Did not push me hard. I got a take baby steps.

i did the 5 day pouch after gaining 32 lbs from last april to this jan. and I was really putting down the food. happy to know that test worked. i was tight again. and surprise down 12.5 since jan 15. try it i am 3 1/2 years out.

I use Jillian whey Choc. Protein, 1/2 banana, 1/2 cup 1% milk, 1 big scoop smooth Peanut Butter, ice and Water. i blend mine and it makes one of the best Protein Shakes ever. For you, you will need to keep adding water so it is at the consistency to get down easy. I am out 3 1/2 years. I hated Isopure. No matter how I tried to conjour it it still sucks.

Yes I can do this. And I am gonna do this. I agree I need to up my Protein. I cheat mostly I am using Protein Drinks 2x a day. I know that 12 in a month is awesome. But the last 2 wks my body fat is saying uh no don't leave me. LOL, But I will be the one to have the last laugh.

I hate to exercise. But, I decided today was the day that I wanted to start. I went to exercisetv.com walk a mile video. I did it. I was proud of myself. Maybe when I get this beat I can start other things. But, for now this hour I did it.

I truly hate to exercise. But, today I said I was gonna start. Went on line found for free the exercisetv.com and found the walk 1 mile video. Walking with a few easy steps. I gonna start off with baby steps. . It was very good (notice I did not say great LOL). I have to admit I was watching the clock after 15 min. But, I did the entire thing. It went by fast. I am at 237 today. Maybe when I get smaller I can do more, but for now today I did it. And, to say I am patting myself on the back. YAY> I am choosing to do this one hour at a time, and 1 day at a time. I will not give up. I deserve this.

Hey I am in North Georgia and been on here a while. Posting and Reading. I want a buddy, I want someone that I can talk with daily and support and get support from.

Well i did 3 stool softeners and MOM last night. Was up at 5:30 this am and been going all day. Do not recommend this , my bottom is on fire. LOL. I did get some benefiber tasteless and put 2 tsp in my coffee this am, and put 2 tsp tonight in my supper coffee. I will try it for 2 weeks and if that does not work then I will try Miralax.< /p>

To be honest no I am 3 1/2 year out. Started out at 304. got down to 217. From april of last year to this past Jan 14 I gained 32 lbs (all my fault not eating right, junk food, sliders, etc.) got back on track as of Jan 15th and yes I chose to go back to liquids with small amounts of solids. Going slow with adding in solids this week. next week will add a little more. I am going back next week Fri to get a fill will ask for 2 of the 4 that was taken out.

:D Well I got up this morning at 5:30 and bam here it came and all day everywhere I went it went with me to the bathroom, I even had to make my daughter drive over the speed limit one time to get to the potty fast, I mean fast, and man do I feel better. Felt like I lost 5 lbs. but I did not but I am at 238. And my rings are not swelled shut to my fingers. LOL. But I have to warn you all do not take stool softeners and MOM. It makes your well B--- stay on fire. I hope you all get a kick out of my post, gotta get you to laugh sometimes. Thank you all for all the info. I did get benefiber tasteless and I am gonna try that for 2 weeks and see if this will help me.

I have a 10 cc band. I ask my doctor that same question last year,and he told me yes they could go over by 2cc. At that time I was up to 8.5 got sick had 4 cc taken out. So I am scheduled to go not this fri but next fri to get another fill. I am only gonna ask for 2cc, do not want to be sick again.