JBGMoore

Thanks guys! I needed to hear that!

So I have been banded since April of this year. I have lost maybe 15 lbs for far. I have been working my ass off. I have gonr from a size 32 to a 26 but I'm not losing any weight? How is this? I know thesize diff is great but not seeing the scale moving is driving me nuts! Any Ideas on what I might need to do? I know I wasn't eating like I should have been. SO I am going to suck it up and go to a strict clean eating plan. I have not been logging my food at all and I know I have been eating way too fast. I dont want to go thru everything I have and still be big. This was supposed to be a major life change and I am going to do this! I have just been a big slacker....food wise! LOL. Just needed to vent. Like I said if you have any ideas for me to try pls let me know!!:smile:

Thank you so much for your replies. I have decided to go w/ a personal trainer and nutritionist for now. I'm not in love with the processed food idea. Thanks again!!!

Hi. I was on mine when I had my surgery done. They let me wear my cotton panties and a pad. They said that was fine. Don't worry it should be ok. :confused:

Yes, it is about eating right, but programs like WW and JC help you learn how to eat right, support you when you need it and motivate you. You can't always get that kind of support from a book. These programs are another "tool", just like the band is, to help you with your lifestyle change.That is why many people join WW and JC after getting their band.

Has any one done or currently doing Jenny Craig? I was thinking about joining for the portion control alone.I went in for a consult and they are set up to work with people that have had WLS. Please LMK if this has helped any of you. Thanks!!!

Gym w/ personal trainer - CHECK Food - CHECK water Aerobics - CHECK Ready for a new me - CHECK! Couldn't be more happy right now!!!

I'm in!!

Ok Thursday I walked 2 miles. Friday I did an hr of water arobics, and 2.5 miles. I'm feeling good!!!

THANKS so much!

I have been banded since April and had my first fill 2 weeks ago. I have no idea what to be eating. My Dr said he'd go over how many calories I should be getting and what I should be eating but he never did. I am winging it and I dont think I am doing very well. If any one could LMK meal plans that work would be great. Like Breakfast, lunch and dinner... how much protien, veggies, carbs... anything would help me!!!!

Ok I walked a little over 2 miles today and did an hr water arobics class. I feel great!!!!

I would love to do this too. I start my water arobics tomorrow but that is only 2x a week and I need more then that. So I will challenge myself to walking 2+ miles a day and strength training for at least 15 min a day.:tongue2:

I really do not see why you wouldn't be able to participate. If it's because the band helps you not eat as much then everyone taking diet pills, doing JCraig and WW shouldnot be able to do it either. They don't understand that we HAVE to stick to a eating plan and exercise. We still have to do the work. We have to make the right decisions. We have a "tool" not a magic wand and IMHO I think it's unfair not to let you join. Had to get that off my chest!!! LOL

So this is my first BLOG. I have never done this before. Well I got banded on April 14 2010. I was so lucky to have my husband and my inlaws there for me. My family doesnt live close but they are super supportive. I just got my first fill on May 29 2010. I do feel I have good restriction so far. I notice that I am not able to eat much and I know I need to make better food choices. I also have to start exercising. I start my water arobics on Tuesday and I am soooooo ready!!! I have only lost 4 lbs since the 29th and I'm a little bummed but I cant be too upset becuase I havent been doing the work I need to be doing. I have been getting all my protien and water i NEED to have. I started off at 330 pre op and I am 316. I just want to get under the 300 before summer ends. I have noticed a change in my face and my clothes are getting loose. Bye bye double chin! LOL I am so lucky I found this site. I have found so many people on here that are going thru or have gone thru what I am going thru. Everyone on here is awesome! I will add pics as I get them. :thumbup: xoxoxo Jo

I think you should join it and KICK EVERYONES ASS!!!

I dont understand why anyone would want to do that. I can's see how some people think it's OK to even try something like that. You think you have heard it all and then you see this. WOW.

I'm in put me down for 20 lbs!

You look great!

Thank you so much for the post. I feel a lot better about everything that is going on with my weight right now. I'm on mushies and have gained 4 lbs back.

I was told that I was a "ticking time bomb". My health was going down hill. I had type 2 diab, thyroid problems,and high cholest. I was told if I ever wanted to have children I needed to lose weight. For me it was the best choice for me. I am off my diabetic meds and have more energy then ever. I am almost 2 weeks post op and have lost over 25 lbs. It's awesome.

JBGMoore......305........305...........215

Hi. 27 here I was banded 4/14/10. I have lost 25 lbs so far. Have had very little pain. I havent even touched the pain meds they gave me. Been walking 2 miles a day just to get things going. Ready to walk more but Dr said to go slow...I am so happy with the band!:thumbup:

From Austin TX.. banded 4/14/10 by Dr. Ganta.