Jeremy8875

The first time I got stuck was a on RL cheddar biscuit, and I thought I was dying. So I didn't try again for a long time. But after about 7 or 8 months, I tried one again, and it went down fine. Definitely filled me up though, but was worth it. Took most of my meal home and ate leftovers the next day.

My Dr. said he didn't see a problem with it as long as it was diet. I drink a 44oz'er just about every morning, and unless I gulp it, I have no problem.

I just passed my 1-year bandiversary, and overall I'm very happy with how the year has gone. Though I didn't lose weight as fast as I thought I would, I did end up reversing 10 years of weight gain in one year. As of this morning, I was down 68 lbs. My goal for next year is to lose 38 lbs, which would take me to my college graduation weight. I am angry at myself that I didn't establish an exercise regimen until October, which forced me to depend upon the band adjustments to jump start my weight loss. I am now at 9cc's on a 10 cc band, so my options there are pretty limited. Once I started going to the gym, the weight loss did speed up a little. I am starting off this year by going on a liquid diet for a week, followed by puree for 2 weeks to mimic the post surgery period. Hopefully this will shock my system and I'll drop some quick weight. I think the thing that has really helped is having a wife that has supported me and whipped me into shape when I was down or discouraged. She also supported me by going on a diet of her own. She lost 50 lbs without surgery, and her body fat percentage dropped even more than mine. We are loving the effects that has had on various areas of our lives.

White meat has been a problem. Any fried chicken is a big no-no for me as well, although my doctor wonders why I'm even trying fried food if I'm trying to lose weight. Other than that, stringy food like asparagus, pineapple, long pasta, broccoli stems, celery have all presented problems.

Been there and done that. Got banded Dec. 30th 09, and hit the plateau after 15 pounds and again at 25. Just had my fourth fill and am finally starting to feel restriction. Being able to eat normally, while on some levels comforting, is also disheartening and confusing at the same time. You definitely have to treat it like any other diet for awhile so that you can at least maintain your progress. But it does get better, even though it takes a little longer in some people than others.