Maurdan

I used to be so hungry after a Lean Cuisine, but now I am full after one. So, I know I have more restriction than before. I could probably be a bit tighter, but I like being able to gulp my Water. If I got off my ass and did what I was supposed to, I know I'd see better results. Life just gets in the way. Or, rather, I let it.

I wish I could hep. I'm struggling with it, too. I don't think I'm at the "sweet spot" but I know I get full on smaller amounts. However, I still eat all the crap so I'm working on head issues.

Maybe we should just revive the general December bandsters thread? The monthly threads aren't generating much traffic and I think we're losing people as each new thread is posted. Just my opinion. I'll follow wherever we are.

Maybe we should just revive the general December bandsters thread? These monthly threads aren't generating much traffic and I think we're losing people as each new thread is posted. Just my opinion. I'll follow wherever we are.

I got nauseated when I didn't eat enough...

I've been on it for awhile now. Although, I've stopped taking it since I have been losing weight. It did take my appetite away pretty well. However, in the mornings I usually felt nausous. I also hated that every time I injected myself I'd end up with a bruise in the area. That could have been me doing it wrong, though.

I've told everyone about my band and really don't regret it. It makes it easier when I go out with them and can't eat like I used to, etc. No explaining to do. Sometimes I feel like I'm watched more closely, but I don't care. I've become a pro at brushing off people who think they are helping me lose weight with their comments. But, being watched constantly also has its benefits. I swear, every day this week at work someone told me I was looking good and they could really tell I was losing weight. NSV for sure.

Just reading your experience has me re-living mine. Not that I'd want to go through surgery again, but I'd LOVE to get back to Monterrey soon for a check-up. Everyone is so wonderful! Glad you are doing well.

I found the April thread! http://www.lapbandtalk.com/december-bandsters-april-t32496.html

I didn't know we had a new thread! Maybe we could post the link in the March thread for people like me who forget to check?

I'm debating whether or not to get another fill. I got 2.5 on the first fill, but I'm not sure if I need more. On the one hand, I feel so tight for Breakfast and lunch that I can't imagine anything tighter. However, by dinner it seems I can eat way too much. I've had too many PB episodes, also. I think I need to learn how to eat correctly at this fill before I go adding more. It's all so confusing!

Christy, I had my surgery with Dr. Rumbaut and I wouldn't change a thing about it! I already had a fill here in the states and am very happy with that doctor, but I'm seriously thinking about returning to Mexico this summer just to get a follow-up with Team McDreamy. The whole experience was great. As for the pre-op diet, I had to do TEN DAYS. If you have to do that many, let me tell you that if I can get through it without cheating anyone can. It wasn't easy, and I did have a couple of break downs, but I'm so glad I stuck to it (during the holidays no less). I didn't have to deal with the disappointment over not being able to eat as much after surgery because I was happy just to eat/drink anything beyond clear liquids. You can do it, I promise you.

I will warn you, it's pretty expensive. I love it, though. And I've never been one for tracking my calories. But seeing how much I burn seems to make it easier and inspire me to move more. For example, I did 45 min of cardio today instead of my regular 30! You can get more information at: http://www.bodybugg.com/

I had major troubles with snacking in the evenings. Then, a friend taught me how to knit baby hats with a loom and I've done that to occupy my time and thoughts. It's really worked. And this coming from the girl who hates crafts. But this is so easy anyone could do it. I'm going to donate the hats to the local woman's hospital. I have quite a few already!

I've used mine for a week religiously and lost 7 lbs. I love it so far. It's pricey, though. You can get it here: http://www.bodybugg.com/

Because I'm a BIG girl, I'm able to burn more calories just to keep my body alive. On the days I didn't exercise, I burned 3550 calories and ate anywhere from 1200-2000 calories a day. So far, the bugg is definitely worth it to me. I hated spending all that money after spending on surgery of course. But I've always had trouble with my exercise/moving my body and this seems to motivate me. I only worked out 3 times this week, but I found myself walking more at work in order to burn calories. The other downside is everyone constantly asking what's on my arm, but I've gotten used to it. The funniest was when a co-worker thought it had something to do with my heart and was really worried about me! I had to explain what it was so he wouldn't freak out.

I have to be honest, I was eating like crap before. I wasn't motivated to eat well. So, once I got my bodybugg I decided to splurge a little on Saturday, then be really good all week. Of course, I slipped up a couple of times. However, with the bodybugg I log all the calories I eat then upload the data from the armband to see how many calories I burned that day. As long as I had a deficit of at least 1000 calories, I knew I was ok. Many days I had a deficit of up to 2000 calories. Seeing how many calories I burn a day seemed to really help for some reason. It motivated me to walk a bit more, put the piece of chocolate down, etc. I also followed the suggestion in the book You on a Diet to eat the same meal for two meals a day. I eat the same thing for Breakfast and dinner every single day (except Saturdays) and vary my lunch (always a South Beach microwavable, just different variety). I also tried not to have more than one snack a day (a South Beach Meal Replacement bar). And, I got all my Water in. The band helps me with eating slower and less, the bug helps me with moving my body.

I have to be honest, I was eating like crap before. I wasn't motivated to eat well. So, once I got my bodybugg I decided to splurge a little on Saturday, then be really good all week. Of course, I slipped up a couple of times. However, with the bodybugg I log all the calories I eat then upload the data from the armband to see how many calories I burned that day. As long as I had a deficit of at least 1000 calories, I knew I was ok. Many days I had a deficit of up to 2000 calories. Seeing how many calories I burn a day seemed to really help for some reason. It motivated me to walk a bit more, put the piece of chocolate down, etc.

I meant to post this here and not in our old thread. Oops. Well, I finally got my act together and with the help of my bodybugg I was able to lose 7 lbs this week. It took me 3 months to realize the weight doesn't just fall off, I have to do my part too. I always knew it of course, but I didn't get motivated until I got my toy. So far, it's totally worth the price. Now I have to decide if I really need my fill next week. I'm thinking I'll just cancel and continue doing what I'm doing. Then, I'll get a fill when I slow down or stop losing. I hope everyone has a great weekend. It's Spring Break for me. Whee!

Well, I finally got my act together and with the help of my bodybugg I was able to lose 7 lbs this week. It took me 3 months to realize the weight doesn't just fall off, I have to do my part too. I always knew it of course, but I didn't get motivated until I got my toy. So far, it's totally worth the price. Now I have to decide if I really need my fill next week. I'm thinking I'll just cancel and continue doing what I'm doing. Then, I'll get a fill when I slow down or stop losing. I hope everyone has a great weekend. It's Spring Break for me. Whee!

Well, I finally got my act together and with the help of my bodybugg I was able to lose 7 lbs this week. It took me 3 months to realize the weight doesn't just fall off, I have to do my part too. I always knew it of course, but I didn't get motivated until I got my toy. So far, it's totally worth the price. Now I have to decide if I really need my fill next week. I'm thinking I'll just cancel and continue doing what I'm doing. Then, I'll get a fill when I slow down or stop losing. I hope everyone has a great weekend. It's Spring Break for me. Whee!

Well, I finally got my act together and with the help of my bodybugg I was able to lose 7 lbs this week. It took me 3 months to realize the weight doesn't just fall off, I have to do my part too. I always knew it of course, but I didn't get motivated until I got my toy. So far, it's totally worth the price. Now I have to decide if I really need my fill next week. I'm thinking I'll just cancel and continue doing what I'm doing. Then, I'll get a fill when I slow down or stop losing. I hope everyone has a great weekend. It's Spring Break for me. Whee!

I got my Protein shakes from GNC. I had to do the pre-op diet for 10 days. I will be honest, it was hell. HOWEVER, it made everything after surgery so much better. I'm so glad I didn't cheat, not even one little bite!

Well, it arrived today. I'm feeling a bit of buyer's remorse (because of the price tag...more money into weight loss....) but I've also uploaded calories burned three times already. Tomorrow I plan on tracking the calories I eat and see how I do without exercise. Then, I will add in the exercise. I want to see how much of a difference it makes calorie wise. I'm not going to stop exercising, I just want to know how much I truly burn. I'll keep you all updated. I just hope this doesn't go the way of so many things...

Copying from another post I wrote on another thread... From “Best of What’s New” in Personal Health Category by Popular Science Magazine http://www.bodybugg.com/