The band works for me

[65DueceCoupe 0]

So Far I'm just barely over 1 month post op. Had my first fill last week and I'm down 28 pounds. I never thought I could lose weight this quick. I hope it keeps falling off. I'm so excited.

Good Bye 350's

Good Bye 340's

Good Bye 330's

Hello 320's I'm just visiting. lol :wink:

[season4change 0]

Good for you! I just said good bye to 300's and I'm in twoterville! I love my band. Down 60 lbs (50 lbs since surgery). Keep up the good work!

[neesh 0]

I am now down to 320's and trying to get out of the 300's. What are you guys eating I think this is really hard for me I want to cry. I was banded Oct and lost 22lbs and im stuck there. I just joined curves and started 3 times per wk I just don't know what to do well I guess I need to eat like a rabbit lettuce. How do you guys stay away from all the bad foods it is so hard for me. I haven't had sweets in a wk been doing good with that I drink a carnation shake for Breakfast light lunch i don't know this is just harder then what I thought it was going to be. I have 5.5 cc's in my band and had a turkey sandwich for lunch and was able to eat the whole 6 inch.

[65DueceCoupe 0]

I am now down to 320's and trying to get out of the 300's. What are you guys eating I think this is really hard for me I want to cry. I was banded Oct and lost 22lbs and im stuck there. I just joined curves and started 3 times per wk I just don't know what to do well I guess I need to eat like a rabbit lettuce. How do you guys stay away from all the bad foods it is so hard for me. I haven't had sweets in a wk been doing good with that I drink a carnation shake for breakfast light lunch i don't know this is just harder then what I thought it was going to be. I have 5.5 cc's in my band and had a turkey sandwich for lunch and was able to eat the whole 6 inch.

Turkey sandwich? are you eating bread?

[Mimilou2004 13]

Hey 65DC, you made me laugh with the "just visiting" comment!!!! Good for you!!!!

Keep up the good work,

Mimi

[neesh 0]

Yes I can eat bread long as it's not too soft it has to be toasted for me to eat it and I take small bites. It got stuck once so I only eat it toasted now. chicken is starting to be another issue over the wk end it got stuck as well.

[season4change 0]

I am now down to 320's and trying to get out of the 300's. What are you guys eating I think this is really hard for me I want to cry. I was banded Oct and lost 22lbs and im stuck there. I just joined curves and started 3 times per wk I just don't know what to do well I guess I need to eat like a rabbit lettuce. How do you guys stay away from all the bad foods it is so hard for me. I haven't had sweets in a wk been doing good with that I drink a carnation shake for breakfast light lunch i don't know this is just harder then what I thought it was going to be. I have 5.5 cc's in my band and had a turkey sandwich for lunch and was able to eat the whole 6 inch.

Do you count your calories? Although my nutritionist didn't tell me to, I find it helpful. I think it is important not to go too low. Also make sure you meet your protien goals because that will help you from being hungry. I find it helpful to log what I eat on www.thedailyplate.com, it's free and it will monitor both protien and calories. Try to limit carbs, perhaps instead of a sandwich have some lean ham and lowfat cheese on a tossed salad with low cal dressing. One of my weeknesses use to be Cookies and I won't touch them because I'm afraid if I have one I won't be able to stop. I'd be the same with chips but I've found a good substitute for the crunch and that is high protien chips that I bought online but I think you can buy them in a health food store. They come in individual servings so when the bag is done, it's done! And most important, keep in mind everyone is different and loses differently. Hang in there.

[Emilie1 3]

neech, I am very loose, I am about a year and three months out...I can eat as much as I want,,,I only have problems when I am hungery....I get stuck all the time if I eat too fast...I am down about 73 lbs since surgery,but have gained about 7 to 10lbs over the holidays...my new year resolution was/is to work out four times a week and drink more water....all is going well, but not loosing any....I need a fill soon....

[Humming Bird 275]

The Band works for me too !! Whoo Hoo !

I am so happy with my weight loss ! :wink::eek:

Edited January 26, 2010 by Humming Bird

[neesh 0]

Emillie1 yes my problem is when I get hungry too. I think I let myself starve too long trying to do this 3 meal a day thing so when im starving I wanna eat more and too fast. Also sometimes the wrong thing. @season4change thanks for the info I will go to this website and also try to eat more Protein that is another issue I am having I don't eat enough. Maybe im eating waaay too many carbs. I just don't get it I do eat less, but the scale just keeps going up and down 2-3lbs here and there up and down up and down. Im just glad I haven't gained back my weight that I lost right after surgery im still stuck at the same spot and it's been 3 months I don't wanna see a yr and nothing more lost. Yeah I think I am trying to do what some people here do eat the same way as before surgery but less and I see now that doesn't work for me. I know everyone is different and I have to try another approach.