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You are my inspiration!! I was banded 10-6-08 and I have lost 50#'s so far....but, I have only had one fill, and I dont see/feel much difference....sorta bummed about that. I have gained a pound or two since then too. I dont go back to the Dr. until the end of March, so I guess I am trying to hold on. Thanks for your inspirational photos and stories!!

Keep up the good work!!

Amy

Hi, I live in traverse city and right now my doctor approved me and she is sending the referrel to my insurance-tricare prime. I am 4'11 and 206lbs. My ideal weight for my height is 115. Do you think I should get approved???

Continued...Maybe the one that inspired you to have the band surgrey!! When you first see the scales move down you will be excited. But sometimes weeks pass and their isn't much of a number loss. These pictures will keep you inspired. When I lost my 50 pounds, I knew I felt better and I was excited about losing this weight. However, I was still a plus size and it is difficult to see the difference. I know that sounds strange but I never really saw how big I was and I am now shocked at the difference I see. So when I get stuck at weight for a long time I can look at my before pictures and then at my now pictures and it makes me feel soooo good. Sometimes when my weight isn't changing I am still losing inches. I do really recommend you taking that before picture. Some place in your house where you can repeat the pose in a couple of monthes ... to get a good comparison. It will help inspire you thru the tough times!

I just bought a size 10 jean from the juniors section. I used to wear a 22!!! So rock on sista we are all here cheering you on!!!! You will get it down just be patient and I can't wait to see you progress and get that weight off!!

I had knee replacement surgery abt 6 wks before the band. I had lost some after that. Then I lost some on the optifast that Dr had us drink for 14 days before surgery. And then there's the weight I lost after being banded. I had absolutely no appetite after my knee surgery.

I'm great. Losing weight at a pretty nice clip.

actually a little depressed i gained back 4 lbs i don't know what to do b/c i've been eating right (except for a small peice of cake) but that was it! That shouldn't have caused me to gain 4 lbs. I guess I just have to wait til i go to my appt on the 16th. I'm glad that you were able to eat fine today. That soup never tasted as good as it did today huh? its amazing the things you miss when you can't have it.

I had a hiatal hernia too. You already had a fill? My first fill will be the last week in March. When I went to my 2 week post op on 2/24 I was down 15 pounds since surgery. They told me not to expect any more weightloss until my first fill UNLESS I only eat 1/2 cup each meal. Then I may lose more. Well, I can eat normal now so half cup just isn't enough. But I have been eating low calorie, low fat, sugar free foods and doing the treadmill so I at least won't gain weight. I've been very lucky not to have acid refulx anymore. No more sleeping sitting up! But since I have been eating normal I haven't lost any more weight. I'm just trying to be patient until my next fill and keep myself motivated to stay active and smart eating. I'm curious as to how you are doing now as well. It seems everything changes weekly, doesn't it? How are your incisions? Mine are almost gone. I'll have a scar from my liver one because it did get infected for a day.

Hi I joined WW last Thursday. I also feel I need the weekly weigh ins. I was banded in Sept. and I am struggling. I lost 20 lbs in the first 2 months and have not lost anything since. I made it through the holidays without gaining, that made me happy. I don't feel I am eating too much just the wrong things. I eat soft foods (tuna, scambled eggs, yogurt) that goes through me really fast and I am hungry 1 hour later. I just do not know what to do.

I would love to hear back from you and tell how WW is working for you.

hey lady, glad to hear from you. i'm not sure what we are going to do about these "FAT GURL TENDENCIES". i think with time we will get better but i swear i sometimes feel like i cant pass up or pass by some foods..lol you are still doing good . i did not get my 4th fill yet but i did start the slim-fast, which only keeps the hunger away for about an hour not 4hrs. i did not weigh myself yet either, sometimes it can be very dicouraging to have a scale in the house. i have stepped it up in the gym and do the treadmill for 45min. and weights for 45min. but hey i'll be the first to admitt that i have a few days where i slack off before i snap back to it. just pick back up the next day and keep it moving, we will get there.

Well I’m glad it’s going good for you .. Its crazy how such a silly thing like losing weight can make a difference of who you are.. But it sure is a good feeling .. And well I’m doing great thanks for asking

Kev I'm torn I've met my goal weight and my doctors..but I think I can go to 130 but dammit my boobs are shrinking I went from a big D to a reg C...I can't take it I like my boobs..so u think I should continue or just maintain?

Thank you so much! I was banded on December 22, 2008 and So far I've lost 35 pounds!!! I love to excersize so I think thats what helped me out a whole lot!!! Congrats on ur weight loss!!! I know we have a long road to go but I sometimes get discouraged because it goes so slow but I know thats a good thing! I just need to be patient:)

Hello Mass Bandsters! I have been stuck at the same weight for quite some time. Not going to complain since I am doing so well, however, last week I went on a cruise and lost 3 lbs!! Holy Crap! I am so excited! Don't know if I got stuck in a rut and needed to switch things up or what. I ate very well on the cruise just more then usual. So maybe that was the trick. Also exercised a lot ~ same as usual ~ but did different types. So if your stuck in a rut like I was try switching it up a bit. Hope all is well with everyone. Good Luck! I am 13lbs away from my final goal. Had a blast wearing all my new size 4 & 6 clothes on the cruise!!!!

I just saw your reponse to another post and THANK YOU for that info!

Thank you for you post!! I was about to go nuts because I am having the same problem! I've been working out 5 days a week and strenght training 3 of those days and have gained 3 freakin pounds!!! I was trying to LOSE those three not gain! But I see what the problem is now!! so thank you both!! :-)

Hi my name is Nicole and I'm due to be banded on 4/15/09 and I'm just looking to hear some good things about the surgery from people that have been banded already. How long was your hospital stay, how much weight have you lost since the surgery and can you tell that you have lost this weight? Any additional information is helpful.

Hi, my name is Nicole and I am set to be banded on 4/15/09. I'm a little nervous because I know what to expect, but I enjoy hearing the success from others that have already been banded. how long was your hospital stay, what should I be doing to get the best results, how slow/fast has the weight come off? Just any information that you can share would be great!!!!!

hey cheryl, big bear was awesome. we were there during the snow storm which was great, beacuse up until that day i had never seen snow fall before, so i was excited my children got experience that. i did some skiing and just got to spend alot of time with my husband and kids which was great. my band didnt give me any problems, i'm still searching for my sweet spot. had a fill today not great weight loss, but some loss is better than none.

The last 4 months i lived with my band the way you have yours right now i think. i lived on soup.I guess i just really wanted to get to my goal fast.I know some people want to eat a decent amount still and lose weight... i ate about 2 oz's 3x a day the past 4 months... and then i went in last week and asked for a fill... boy was that a MISTAKE. i can barely drink. i havent ate in over a week!! So i call today for an unfill... and my DR is out sick for 2 days.. so im stuck like this another 2 days!! I have lost almost 10 pnds in this week alone.... Im 4 pnds from my goal... which is 170... my DR wants me to be 150... but people are calling me skinny minnie already and they say i look 150-160... so i think i carry my weight well... So im gonna get the unfill on wed... and maybe unfill it more then i was prior.im ready to back out of weightloss mode and kinda relax! How much do you have to lose? You dont look that big??

So i had no pre op diet and got banded on 2/25. I gained 5 pounds and have since lost a few but i am still 2.5 pounds over where i started from. is this bandster hell? will i start losing pretty soon?

that is what i thought, you can get the news or weather. I didnt know about the fit prog. How are you doing? I had the first fill, first week was good, now have to work the hunger again. I hope you are well and can give me some good news on weight loss. love Patti

Thx I think we agree on a lot of things..how your weight loss going?

Oh gosh....CRAVINGS!!! lol i hear ya!

I just some jello so i'm "ok" right now.

If you don't mind me asking how much weight do you have to lose? Last time i was weighed, i was at 350. that was at the end of december.

God i hate to even type that, but this whole process has been such an eye opener for me. I think i had the exact opposite of anerexia...my image of myself was so distorted that i never saw how big i really was.

Today i boiled chicken for everyone. added some carrots and onions gave the goods the the family and drank some broth. it was yummy.

having people nearby who have had the surgery as well has been a big help. and inspiration. since my boss is pretty much 7 weeks ahead of me, i ask her all sorts of questions.

if you would like we can exchange phone numbers and text or chat.

no pressure....and i hope i don't freak you out! lol the internet is a scary place.

wozers,i need to get to bed! lol

have a great day and hang in there!!

I'm doing better. was hsving trouble the first few days. i still find it diffivult to drink the shakes. so im hoping when i go to soft foods this week, i do ok. i was miserable for 3 days after surgery. good news i'm down 18 lbs. in 9 days. post op...so i've lost 50 total. what about you? how are you, and the weight loss?

wow lady..i'm scared...lol..you poor thing! it's good to hear what can happen though..thanks for not sugar coating it..and 15 pounds? that's insane! i kinda swayed away from my diet this past month..and just got strict again..i lost 5 pounds in 3 days...that was kinda weird! it must've been water weight or something?? i' m glad your doing better..must've been tough! who's taking care of you? luckily my mom will be available the whole time for me...take care! my name is jamie by the way..i don't know if i've ever told you? LOL