vlp1968

I think it's great you are only weighing yourself once a week. Daily flucuations will drive you crazy. Yes, 4.5 pounds a week is too much to expect. General guidelines for bandsters is 1-2 pounds a week. Yes, you may loose more some weeks, but let that be "icing on the cake", not what's expected. Just looked at your post again, at the beginning says 1.5 at the end 4.5. Is there a typo? 1.5 pounds a week seems reasonable to me. Working out will surely speed weightloss, once you are cleared by your doctor. Best wishes!

Hang in there! It will happen. Keep working with your doctor. Everybody is different, for me it was 3 fills before I felt restriction. Since then it has been kind of fickle. Some days I am tighter then others. Very tight in the morning, get hungry around 4:00. Good luck!

My nut. told me no drinking 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after eating. I have been following that and haven't experienced any problems.

You already have lots of good suggestions. My 2 cents is to start an excersise program. It is a great stress reducer. Start off slow and gradually increase your intensity and/or duration. Keep us posted on how your doing.

Purging the "bad foods" is very concerning. I am no expert, I think you should consult one. Hopefully you have insurance that covers mental health. Keep us posted on how your doing! As other posts indicated, you are surely not alone.

I am lucky enough to have nothing but encouragement around me. All my friends and family are so excited for me. I am always getting compliments on how good I am looking. It really keeps me going!

Hopefully you can keep down fluids. Call your doc. immediatley if you can't. As long as fluids are going down, I don't think it slipped.

I had mushies 1 week after surgery- real food the next week. I had no problems. However, like already said, you probably should talk to your doc.

Fantastic job. You can really see a difference in the 2 pics- especially your face. Keep it up!

You must have lost quite a bit of weight very quickly after surgery. There was probably a lot of fluid. Your body may be compensating for that now, so your not seeing the scale move. Hang in there, it will happen!

If your generally eating lowfat, introducing rich foods may be bothering your system. In terms of weightloss, it's probably better to stay away from rich foods anyway.

Can you put off getting the dress fitted until it's closer to the time? Even waiting a couple months may make a difference. As Betsy said, the dress shop people should be able to help you- it's what they do.

Your chest feeling tight seems totally normal. Full is a different feeling with the band. Sounds like you are doing well- good luck.

samualpinedo, I would look into getting banded for sure. It is one of the best things I've every done for myself. At 41, my only regret is I didn't do it sooner.

Wow- sorry you are having such a rough time. It must be so frustrating to be trying so hard and not loosing weight. I don't know if a fill is in order or not. Varying your calorie intake and workouts may spur some weightloss. It's about tricking your body into shedding that fat. Hope this helps and good luck.

I believe "good carbs" are necessary in limited quantities. You want to get them from whole grains, fruit, veggies, dairy. Glucose (what your body easily turns carbs into) is the only nutrient your brain can use. Personally, I walk a middle ground between very low carb and what my nut says (she says 130 carbs a day). I take in about 60 carbs a day and have pretty steadily been loosing 2-3 pounds a week. Find what works for you. I believe calories in and calories out is the main issue as far as weight loss. Best wishes on your journey!

I walk on the treadmill or do a step aerobic routine at home about 5 days a week. I also workout with weights 3 days a week- I have a personal trainer who is great. Water aerobics sounds like a great idea. Very low impact. Whatever you do, just do it on a regular basis and I bet you see results. Best wishes!

You seem to have thought your decision to have the lapband again through. I wish you all the best. You deserve it after everything you've been through!

I slept on my stomach from the get go. I was lucky enough to have very little pain, I have a high tolerance. I agree, you can do it as soon as it's comfortable for you. Get a good night sleep!

I highly reccomend starting a workout program if you haven't already. It will boost that weight loss and help relieve stress. It's just too good a thing to pass up. Start out slow and gradually increase the intensity and/or duration. Hang in there!

Awsome! Keep up the great work!

12 pounds in 10 days is fantastic! You may find you have a big drop over the next couple weeks. I believe they put saline in the iv in the hospital, makes you retain fluids. I only lost 3.5 pounds the first week, but a couple weeks later lost 8 in one week. I don't think you have anything to be discouraged about. You will get there! Also, you may be weighing yourself too much. Your weight will flucuate from day to day. I suggest weighing in once a week. I know it's hard, but you may be less discouraged that way. Best wishes!

Great! It will be an awsome feeling to try those clothes on in the fall. I am sure they will be way to big for you! Best wishes!

I was given perceset- which i dissolved. Worked great. Also, on the subject of pain meds, don't hesititate to ask for them in the hospital. I am sorry i hesitated until the next day to ask. I would have slept much better i am sure. Good luck!

I would call the dr. office since you are worried. I bet it's nothing, but better off on the safe side. Feel better!