vlp1968

You are doing fantastic! Keep up the good work!

I just got back from clubmed. They have breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets. My portions were a little large, but ate the right things. Higher in fat then I usually eat, but all lowcarb. I gained 1 pound (hopefully water retention). I was very proud of myself for resisting the bread, rice and desserts.

It's my understanding that if you vary your workouts you kind of trick your body into loosing more fat. Your muscles don't have a chance to get used to the workout. I vary between treadmill, bike and step aerobic routing I do at home. Another thing is to do "interval training". That is were you go medium pace for a couple minutes then very fast for a couple minutes. I do 3 minutes medium then 2 minutes very fast. I find it makes the time go by faster too. Good luck!

I think 60 pounds in 3.5 months is a lofty goal. I would expect about 10 pounds a month. Just think, anything more will be bonus. You sound like you know all the right things to do. Make it your goals to eat according to your eating plan and excersise almost daily. Good luck!

Sounds to me like you are being overly cautious. I would take medium size sips and see how it goes. It's my experience when I drink or eat something too fast I get a heartburn type pain in my chest. If you get that, slow down for sure.

It is totally normal. Many people don't start loosing weight until they get restriction. For me it was 3 fills. Hang in there, it will get better!

I too am interested in hearing from anyone who had plastic surgery. I find the thought both exciting and terrifying. Surgery is a serious thing, and it is a huge one. I want to have boobs, stomach and arms done. I am about 20 pounds from goal, so it is starting to creep into my head.

I agree, I don't think there is such thing as too much excersise. Although, I have heard you should only do cardio 6 days a week. Not sure if that is true or not. Keep up the great work!

I don't think it would be a lift, but rather removal of the skin. If you can afford it, plastic surgery is the answer.

No, I don't think your crazy. Remember this time you have a tool to help with the weightloss. It will truely be different this time! Keep up the great work, you will be in onederland before you know it. Good luck!

Anathesia (can't spell lol) will sometimes make people deppressed. As others have said, hang in there, it will get better. Best wishes!

Yes, vomiting as you've described, can cause the band to slip. However, it is by no means a common occurance. If the vomiting continues I would call your gyn and lapband doctors. Good luck!

I am sometimes surprised when I catch myself in the mirror and think, wow, I am getting small. It's a great feeling. I agree it takes time for the mind to catch up with the body. The pyschologist involved with my wls told me to do 2 things. One is to take a picture of myself once a month, I do it in a bathing suit. It's amazing to see the difference each month. She also said to keep one outfit from your "fat clothes". I have found these things to be helpful.

Drink as much water as possible, and see if that helps. I got dizzy when my blood sugar was too low (it was time to get off the diebetes meds). Infact I passed out. Low blood pressure can also make you dizzy. I would call your pcp if it continues.

If anything, sounds like you may be too tight. You should be able to eat at least 4oz of food at one sitting. I would talk to your doc. about an unfill.

I eat around 900 cals a day (I am small, 4'11"). I have been loosing about 2-3 pounds a week. I also workout 4-5 days a week doing cardio and 3 days doing weights. Getting advice from a doc. or nutritionist is probably a good idea.

I have to agee, don't keep the food in the house. Also, you might want to seek some therapy, at least for a little while. A therapist can help you learn to deal with your emotions in a healthy way, instead of overeating. Best wishes!

Getting off my cholesterol meds was such a milestone for me. Keep up the great work!

You are right, a protien shake tends to slip right through the pouch. I have one for breakfast because I am pretty tight in the morning. Other then that, I eat solids. Good question.

It is completely normal to have weightloss stall. You have done great! Your weight will flucuate with hormones, water retention et... Try not to let it get you down. Sounds like you are doing everything right. Keep up the good work!

Hang in there! You will get passed this phase and onto a whole new life. I don't regret having the band, just wish I had done it sooner. Once you heal, and get restriction you will feel so much better. You can do it!

You are doing geat! Keep up the good work!

If your worried- I would call the dr. office. It may just be gas, but a call may ease your mind.

It's good your keeping everything down. I would call the dr. about the nausea- just to be on the safe side.

I get the impression you are bored. I would try changing up your excersise routine (wow 5-6 times a week is fantastic) and change up the food your eating. You may be in a rut- getting out of it may increase your motivation. Also, keep in mind why you got the band. Probably to be healthier as well as look and feel 100% better. Also, be aware of weighing yourself too frequently. I really think that adds to peoples discouragement. Keep up the good work- you will see that damn scale move. Focus on other things besides the scale- are your close looser? Have you lost inches? Keep us posted, and good luck.