lionsll

Hello, late checking in but a good week. Down to 196 this week. 2 lbs loss, I am glad three more to go for end of week goal. I also had a fill yesterday. Happy Wednesday!

Just started the challenge today, and I am pumped. I did go to the gym today and had a great workout on the eliptical and put effort on arms and abs today. One step at a time. Thanks for this challenge, I so needed to get back on track! Lionsll

Hello All, I so need this challenge and motivation. I was banded March of last year and I have been off the wagon for some time. I have lost 28 pounds and I need to get it moving again, I hope I can make it count with atleast 5 pounds lost by the end of the month. So here is my information: Name, real or screen~ Lionsll Age~ 43 Weight on January 16th~ 198 Goal Weight for January 31st~193 Exercise Goal for January~ 4x per week for 1 hour Dietary Goal for January~ 1200 calorie per day chicken, fish, salad, and repeat Personal Goal for January~ Get my mojo back and put this band to work....get rid of the head hunger Date Banded~ 03/10/10 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~ 28 pounds

I had my first fill on Monday and it was surprisingly not bad. Although I do not think I have restriction. I get full, but able to still eat things I want, just not as much. I had 2ccs in after surgery and Doc added 2 more ccs. Will add exercise and see how this goes. Good Luck to all!

Keep your head up and remember you are unique in this process. Lorraine

I love the motivation of this challenge. I am in for 15 lbs. this will be the first time that I weighed under 200 lbs in 20+ years. I started exercising this week, so I am going to pump it up. I don't have a fill yet, was banded March 11th. Let's get this party started, I weighed today and at 209.

You are okay, just stay focused. I have cheated but my portions are so small. I am on solids at this time, so I have to be carefull and I do not have a fill.

I was banded March 11th. Doing well just added exercise to the process. No fill as of yet. All is well

This was a really good post and I appreciate it. I needed to read this tonight. I am 7 days post-op and today I wanted to cheat. I was tired of shakes 2x per day and then broth and popsicle for dinner. So I went and purchased Won-to soup with no intentions of eating the noodle or meat. I did eat one won-ton and broth. I am so glad I read this. I won't do that again, I am sticking to the plan. I spoke with my Doctor's office and tomorrow I can have oatmeal and or grits. So I may or may not introduce mushies because I believe this is a head thing and not truly my stomach.

I am siz days post op and I was not hungry for those six days. My stomac is making sounds but I attribute that to the gas. There was a post about soft indicators and one thing I notice is that when I am "full" my noise runs. Go figure!!:scared2: Lorraine

Hello Bandits, I am six days post op and went back to work today and I was exhausted. I should stayed home but needed to go for an important meeting. I am still a little sore, but definitely feel better than I did on day one. It will get better, hang in there. Lorraine

I had my surgery on March 11, 2010. I had one incident with nausea and after I got my prescription filled, I felt better. The walking helps alot. I am still dealing with the gas but I am walking more. I am no longer taking the pain meds. I also noticed that the chocolate Protein shake did not work for me. I hope you went to see your doctor. You don't want the band to slip with the throwing up. Hope all is well, Lorraine Lane

Congrats to you. I had my band on March 11th. I have to make my follow up appointment. I have been moving along well, just trying to get rid of the gas *^%^%$$. I look forward to my visit to record any weight loss. Lorraine

I had my surgery on March 11th. I have been on liquids only. Water, popsicles, chicken broth. I finally had a Protein shake and I have been drinking Protein water. Good luck. Lorraine

Hello Everyone, and Belinda good luck on your journey. I too thought about the band several years ago and finally decided this year to do something about it. I will be banded on March 11th.. Question for everyone else, how do you get the weight ticker at the bottom of the screen? Take Care, Lorraine