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I just caught a sale at lane bryant and I got my jeans a little on the tight side so I can at least get 3 months of good wear out of them. I wore a pair yesterday and before 3 hours was up they were loose! So disappointing. I know I can't button up the 18s of the 20's will do. I tell you the elliptcal does wonders because at 300lbs I should not be in a size 20 at 5 "5 1/2 lol. I remember being in college at 270's wearing a 24? Well, I know they make the clothes a little bigger now days to but still! But, now that winter is almost over I plan on catching all of the winter clothes on sale and I am going to buy all size 14 and 16's and I better be that small when winter roll back around!

Oh yea, I don't get full like I use too. If you are eating the required portions of food you will never get that old "full" sensation again. If you do that means you are eating way too much and will eventually stretch your pouch out. Sad to say but I miss that feeling sometimes!

Once you get to a good fill whatever that may be physical hunger is never a problem. I rarely get hungry but it doesn't help with wanting to eat just because I like to eat. I stopped getting hungry at 7.3 ccs but some people its 3 or 4cc's. So, if you don't have any issues with head hunger you will do great at this!

I switched jobs and my new insurance did not cover WLS or anything related to it but I think my doctor's office knew how to code my fills where it is still being covered? I am not sure how or why but I did look at my statement one day and it just listed injections. I guess if they don't ask what kind of injections then I am not going to worry about it LOL!

I have only been on 2 dates since being banded last year and it was no problem. I was up front that I will not be eating a lot because of it. One person said good I can order you a happy meal then you are a cheap date! NOT! LOL!

I stopped at sonic today and 2 chicken strips have 200 calories in it. Whenever eat out I usually get 2 or 3 chicken strips only. They always put more in the bag and I am not sure why because before my surgery they would never give me extra! Now, that I only want 2 they always put 3 or 4! I guess they are looking at me thinking she knows she wants more than 2! Oh, a small popcorn chicken is worth 380 calories.

I don't have a 12cc band but I am at 7.3cc full in a 10cc which may compare and my fill did not completly kick in until a month later so give it some time and it may get a little tighter to help with the hunger.

I thought about doing something like that when I first started out on this journey to make sure I didn't go over my calories but then I seen how expensive It was and I had already spent over 2000 last year to get this band put on and with going in to get fills every 6 weeks I just didn't want to spend another dime on my weight loss. I'm not self-pay but my insurance made me pay 20% of the surgery plus a 500.00 deductable. I am doing okay with tracking my calories now. I get off sometimes but I pick myself back up fairly quick. Good luck!

On fitday mine said 1950 for moderate activity so I set it for low and got 1495 I think. I was thinking the same thing that you are! I would have to work out for 2 hours a day to eat 1950 calories a day.

Congrats! We were banded on the same day and I am excited about my weight loss as well! I can't say it's been easy but it's getting easier as the days go by!

I'm fat all over! LOL! My biggest problem areas are my arms and thighs though. My arms are so large I will probably get them reduced. They are already sagging bad from the 85lb loss.

Good it went smoothly!

Now, I eat by the clock because I have good restriction and I am only hungry when I first wake up (sometimes). I try not to let 3 or 4 hours go by to keep my metabolism up.

Yes, this is very normal like you said you are still healing. You can't stay on liquids and mushies forever so as you introduce new foods to your body it will slow the process down but it will start back as soon as your body has adjusted. Keep your head up! I think I only lost 4 pounds at my 6 weeks check up. Some people gain our don't lose any during that time period.

I love quiche as well! I made one Monday but I used the pie crust:(

When I avg the whole time I've been banded it is 1lb a week. When I am doing things right I avg 2 to 3lbs a week. I have lost 15 pounds in the last 8 weeks. From June to Sept I lost only 3 lbs:(. So, the key is to stay on track and you will do fine! I think most people go through slumps like me though which will knock your weekly average down.

I lost 4 pounds the week of Christmas eating cakes and pies! I was surprised as well! I agree with PJ my body probably appreciated the boost in calories for that short time period! LOL! At least that's what I want to believe.

Yes, I can't eat without having a hot cup of coffee to loosen things up.

Go to the ER.

Oh, wow! I hate to hear that but you are doing so good! Keep up the good work and motivation!

I complete understand! I was thinking the same thing this morning after reading some rude responses. Some people are so quick to display their superior knowledge about weight loss they do not even know their replies are rude. I have also noticed how people are trying to outdo each other with who knows the most about the band, calories, and freaking formulas! It’s actually hilarious sometimes because if you are such an expert then why you are in the same position that I am in?

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!

I know exactly how you feel to be in a slump! I was in one to for 3 months but I dusted off my shoes and hit the gym and started making healthier choices! Good luck and keep it up!

I started tracking my calories at the start of the day to prevent this because I was shocked one day like you when I added it up after the fact. So, every morning I plan what I am going to eat and I try to give myself a little room if I want to throw in a snack. It's helping but then sometimes I look at my chart and throw it out! Rules get on my nerves sometimes! LOL! I am hoping I can get to the point where I have gotten use to my menus and don't have to count calories. Good luck! I bet you are going to do fabulous now!

Yes, I have had protein in my urine but mine was due to a certain type of birth control pill I was on. I stopped taking them and problem solved. I was anemic because I don't like too much meat and survived off of carbs mostly. I have increased my protein intake but it's still a struggle to eat all of my meat first. I eat mostly white meat and fish.