bandedsheri

Today I had to have "the talk" with myself. I said "Self, why aren't you losing weight?" She answered honestly, "I haven't worked out in a week. I have lost my motivation, and I am sneeking food." I know who my worst enemy is. There is no justification for slacking. If you are tired, get on the treadmill, if you are hungry, drink some water or eat a protien bar. Come on Sheri! I have lost 57 pounds since my surgery on June 30th, 2010. It is the most I have ever lost and I feel like I am stuck. I know this is not satisfaction because I have 110 more to go. So I say, "Self, strap on those shoes, make your weekly plan and pull your head out of your rear! You've got work to do today!"

You have no idea what an inspiration you are. I have been back and forthing with training for my first 5k. I say to myself it's ok to walk it, you're a fat girl. But you have inspired me to start the running again. You made me cry and I need that. Your amazing! Thank you!

I was banded on 6/30/10 and when I went to my post-op appointment, my doctor said that I would most likely be on "regular" foods by the time that I had my first fill and he ok'd me to go to soft mushy foods. I have been eating a lot of salmon and mashed squash but I have also found that I am maintaining my weight instead of loosing. Even though you are handleing the solid foods well, I wouldn't push it, I have heard that getting food stuck is a terrible experience. I made the decision to not go to solids until after my first fill and only when I am ready. I don't want to go back to my old eating habits and I most likely would if I ate whatever I wanted. Yes, I am hungry but I am determined also. You can do this..you wouldn't have taken the step to have surgery if you didn't want it.

I was banded on June 30th. When I came out of surgery, my doctor told me that he also repaired my hiatal hernia that I didn't know I had. I have had the obvious aches and pains from the LAP-BAND® surgery, but I am somewhat concerned about some "new" ailments that I have. I seem to be very short of breath and at times light headed. I also have a lot of chest tightness when I am laying on my back and sometimes when I am simply at rest. I never had any problems with breathing before and I am starting to panic. Please let me know if you have had any issues like this. This is a great sight and I have learned so much already from reading all of your posts.