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Today was my Monday weigh in day. I am now 167.5! I am so excited to be out of the 170's- seems like it took forever. I am also just .5 pounds shy of my half way mark. I have lost 49.5 and my goal is 100. I was banded Nov. 16th 2009.

[quote name=tarajim;14238 Give us a list of foods you miss and maybe some of the people here can share if they eat them. All thing good in moderation? Maybe not' date=' but you did not get the band to stop living, you got it to start living. TJ[/quote] I miss pizza, chinese food, fried chicken, sweets, Pasta, burgers, fries (the list goes on lol) I personally am not good at doing things in moderation. I have other addiction issues besides food. I do consider myself a food addict. I feel I must stay away from high fat, high sugar foods. Maybe over time I will feel more in control in terms of food.

I weigh myself once a week. If I did it more often the flucuations in weight that happen would drive me crazy. However, if your doctor reccomends every day for now I guess you should do it. I was not told that.

As I just posted in another thread, I can't wait to buy some new clothes. I plan to just get a few things at walmart or target as I get smaller. For now I have enough smaller clothes that now fit (fun in and of itself) to get me through the next month or so. Thanks for sharing such a fun experience!

What betsy said!

I am just a little over 3 months as well. I feel like the novelty has worn off. Also- my first 40 pounds came off very quickly, now it has slown down as I new it would. I only lost 1 pound last week and was very dissapointed. I'm over it now- still sticking with the program despite some food cravings. I weigh myself tomorrow and don't expect a dramatic reduction.

A great experience. I can't wait to go shopping! I had a few smaller items in my closet that fit now. Once they get to big I will pick up a few things. I'm going to save the big shopping for when I reach my goal. A whole new wardrobe will be so fun.

You are doing great! It's a journey you won't regret! Congratulations!

All above posts include great ideas and encouragement. I would add that you may want to add a healthy snack or 2 between meals. I usually have my 2 dairy servings as snacks. I eat cheese sticks, cottage cheese (I found them in preportioned little containers), or yougurt (no fat). Hope this helps and keep us posted on how it's going.

Since I was self paying my surgery came up pretty quickly after my initial consultation, about a month later. I admit to pigging out the last week or two before surgery. Last mcdonalds, last mexican et.. However, since you are already in weight loss mode, I would continue on that path. Just think, every pound you loose prior to surgery, is one less pound you need to loose after. You are doing a great job! Keep it up!

I agree whole heartedly with the previous post. Enjoy the cruise without focusing on the food. There are a lot of opportunities to over eat, but also lots of other things to do. Such as shows, pool, Excurstions off the boat, shopping, casino (if you don't have a gambling problem lol). I have been on several cruises and the food is fine, but actually nothing that special in my opinion. Also, there are healthy choices available. Good luck and think about how much smaller you will be come July. You will hopefully want to keep the weightloss going and certainly not gain any weight.

I had the same issue. I had an appointment coming up and didn't think I needed a fill. I called far enough in advance to get an appointment about a week after. Appointment is tomorrow and I feel like I need at least a slight fill. I like the idea of a just incase appt. It takes about 2 weeks notice to get in to see my doc.

like everyone said, very normal. I was terrified my band would never work. My thinking went so far as to wish I had had gastric bypass. It took 3 fills for me to reach restricion. Hang in there! In the meantime focus on healthy choices, even if your portions are larger than they will be once you have restriction.

Love this thread! It's so great to talk about firsts and not how many pounds lost. I have been doing cardio and recently added weight training. I also had my diebeties medicine cut in half. I love my band, don't think I could do it without it (of course I have tried many times).

Good for you! I find how clothes fit really tells me how I am doing, more than the scale. Also, I take a picture of myself once a month, in my bathing suit. I am always surprised at how much I shrunk!

Weight watchers is a great program. Encourages healthy eating with some room for treats. The meetings are very beneficial. Not only do you have to weigh in, but the topics of the meetings are very good, almost theraputic.

Work with your doctor to get you feeling restriction. That's great your excercising- keep it up. Try and increase your intensity or time every few days. Be sure you are getting the 60 grams of protien reccomended. Drinking lots of water helps with weight loss and hunger. Best of luck to you.

I agree. Find a new doctor. Mine has listened to me and done fills when I indicate I need one. Best of luck!

Great thread- I am not working and get very bored. I too have been busy around the house. I go to the gym every other day, on the other days I do a step aerobic tape at home. I have also taken to walking around the mall, not to buy but just to look around. I stay out of the food court lol.

Sounds like you are doing great! Keep up the good work. You should have even more restriction with future fills.

I use Myoplex lite. 20g protien and 170 cal and 5g fiber. They come in chocolate and vanilla, I get them at Walmart. Congrats on starting your journey towards better health!

Same exact thing with me. I find if I burp the heartburny feeling goes away and I am not hungry.

It's my understanding that there isn't anything one can do to prevent excess skin. No creams, diet, excercise. It's just a matter of if your skin is elastic enough to "bounce back".

I am not sure if what I have is heartburn. When I eat I sometimes get a pain in my chest ( particularly if I ate a little too much or too fast). If I can burp it feels much better. If I cant, it sometimes causes nausea and vomiting.

Thanks for all the feedback! Steelergirl I could have written your post. Only difference is I am 41 lol. I have never kept a stable weight either. Always gaining or loosing. Nice to know others are in the same boat. I am thinking due to my generally addictive personality, I will just have to resign myself to staying away from high fat and high sugar foods. I am feeling so good (44 pound weight reduction) it's just not worth it.