Our surgi-versary / band-versary is in 3 months or less and I feel that an accountability thread will encourage / motivate us to set goals for ourselves in preparation towards our 1st anniversary. I know I need this and I am going to keep it going until October. Please join me if you can or chip in with encouragement / guidance at any point since it is most needed.

Of course bandsters from other months who wish to do so can join in. I know that some of us would have reached their weight goals already but they can set other targets. Any goal goes, be it dietry, weight, exercise, cloth size etc.

I will start by reporting that I had my surgery on the 20th of October last year. I have lost 65lbs since the surgery (slow but sure) and 79lbs since my first consultation a month before surgery. I always count the weight loss from surgery date so I will go with 65lbs. My weight this morning was 180lbs. My goal is to lose 35lbs more and increase my exercise routine by the 20th of October. I will weigh every Friday and report on what is happening with my weight loss journey intermittently, possibly daily till the band-versary.

Please join me. It will be fun and the peer support will be appreciated.

Group & Goal by Band-versary........................... Achievement .................................Left to go

kcg - 35lbs & exercise

Astrasmom - 19lbs, exercise & being inspirational

Okiegirl79 - 15lbs, diet & exercise

vlp1968 - 12lbs & exercise

LeighaMason - 8lbs & exercise

HDmama - 19lbs & exercise

Edited July 17, 201016 yr by kcg

Remaining in ketosis encourages rapid weightloss but i find that it does not work for me. I lose a lot of weight and as soon as I start eating it creeps back on again.

When I was weeks into my journey' date=' I could not eat much but I tried to stay within the 800cal mark. It was sometimes unachievable and I had to live on greek yoghurt. That soon passed though and I needed a lot of fills to reach the green zone.

Your food choices are good so I guess you only have to keep up the good work.[/quote']

I have been in high ketosis for 4days now and the scale has not moved. I havent measured myself since pre op. I could be losing inches instead of weight. I may remeasure tmro morning.

Remaining in ketosis encourages rapid weightloss but i find that it does not work for me. I lose a lot of weight and as soon as I start eating it creeps back on again.

When I was weeks into my journey, I could not eat much but I tried to stay within the 800cal mark. It was sometimes unachievable and I had to live on greek yoghurt. That soon passed though and I needed a lot of fills to reach the green zone.

Your food choices are good so I guess you only have to keep up the good work.

Wowza!! 800 calories?? That seems crazy to me!! I try not to EVER go below 1000 and stay around the 1300-1400 mark. I guess it just depends on each person!!

Wowza!! 800 calories?? That seems crazy to me!! I try not to EVER go below 1000 and stay around the 1300-1400 mark. I guess it just depends on each person!!

That was when I was a few weeks post surgery and I could not eat much. The 800cal was even a stretch but not now. I actually keep within the 1500cal mark now and try hard not to go below that but not always successful. Sometimes I eat too much, others I stay sane.

Darkangel appears not to be eating much and as she said remains in ketosis so I`m trying to encourage her to eat a bit more. However, if she is anything like me I could not eat much a few weeks post surgery. The feedback is always great, Okiegirl. It helps. Hope you`re doing well.

That was when I was a few weeks post surgery and I could not eat much. The 800cal was even a stretch but not now. I actually keep within the 1500cal mark now and try hard not to go below that but not always successful. Sometimes I eat too much, others I stay sane.

Darkangel appears not to be eating much and as she said remains in ketosis so I`m trying to encourage her to eat a bit more. However, if she is anything like me I could not eat much a few weeks post surgery. The feedback is always great, Okiegirl. It helps. Hope you`re doing well.

Oops!! I didn't read very carefully!!!

What you are saying is SO TRUE!! Not eating enough calories does not have a good effect on my body AT ALL!!

That was when I was a few weeks post surgery and I could not eat much. The 800cal was even a stretch but not now. I actually keep within the 1500cal mark now and try hard not to go below that but not always successful. Sometimes I eat too much' date=' others I stay sane.

Darkangel appears not to be eating much and as she said remains in ketosis so I`m trying to encourage her to eat a bit more. However, if she is anything like me I could not eat much a few weeks post surgery. The feedback is always great, Okiegirl. It helps. Hope you`re doing well.[/quote']

To Okiegirl & KCG, I actually feel like I can eat more. I'm 18 days post op and don't get my first fill until 10/15/12. Im am a stress eater and a habitual grazer. I'm trying hard to break all my previous bad eating habits. I'm also trying to feel out my mental hunger vs my true hunger. Can't quite tell the difference yet. I don't share myself or ask for help...previous bad habits. This is why i'm on this app reading posts, sharing my journey and asking questions. I want to learn what I don't know and not limit myself to my own bubble. I thank you for your information, advice and encouragement...sincerely. I cannot do this without the help of others. I do snack on sugar free popsicles.:-)

To Okiegirl & KCG, I actually feel like I can eat more. I'm 18 days post op and don't get my first fill until 10/15/12. Im am a stress eater and a habitual grazer. I'm trying hard to break all my previous bad eating habits. I'm also trying to feel out my mental hunger vs my true hunger. Can't quite tell the difference yet. I don't share myself or ask for help...previous bad habits. This is why i'm on this app reading posts, sharing my journey and asking questions. I want to learn what I don't know and not limit myself to my own bubble. I thank you for your information, advice and encouragement...sincerely. I cannot do this without the help of others. I do snack on sugar free popsicles.:-)

It`s good that you can eat more but restrain yourself. However, I prefer not to be in ketosis because when I come out of it, I gain all the weight back.

The head hunger never went away from me but I try to control it, sometimes unsuccessfully. I`ve gained a lot from others on various forums and keep working hard to get it right but never do. lol.

Darkangel, keep sharing your successes and strugles and you will get the support needed. During the journey, you might come to a point that you feel the desperate enough to drop the batton, don`t do so just reach out. sugar-free popsicles sound good!

It`s good that you can eat more but restrain yourself. However' date=' I prefer not to be in ketosis because when I come out of it, I gain all the weight back.

The head hunger never went away from me but I try to control it, sometimes unsuccessfully. I`ve gained a lot from others on various forums and keep working hard to get it right but never do. lol.

Darkangel, keep sharing your successes and strugles and you will get the support needed. During the journey, you might come to a point that you feel the desperate enough to drop the batton, don`t do so just reach out. sugar-free popsicles sound good![/quote']

You are definately right about ketosis. My plan is to slowly ween out of ketosis starting around week 8. Im hoping by then I will have seen stready results. At that point I will begin adding real world food. Hopefully, that slow pace will keep me from gaining weight.

Feeling a bit puffy / bloated today and have already eaten all my daily calories already but know I will eat more today. Nevertheless, I`ve already been to two classes today, spinning and aqua zumba. I`ll try and see whether I could go for bokwa tonight. I`ve had two days break from exercise so I should have the energy but I feel a bit floppy today.

Hope you are all doing well. Happy bandversary to all who had their surgery on the 1st of Oct.

Feeling a bit puffy / bloated today and have already eaten all my daily calories already but know I will eat more today. Nevertheless' date=' I`ve already been to two classes today, spinning and aqua zumba. I`ll try and see whether I could go for bokwa tonight. I`ve had two days break from exercise so I should have the energy but I feel a bit floppy today.

Hope you are all doing well. Happy bandversary to all who had their surgery on the 1st of Oct.[/quote']

You are so good with your physical activity. I got nothing done this weekend. My car is screwed up so I couldn't get to the park. In the shop tday...additional 3 days down. May not make the park til Thursday. Good thing is I didn't stress eat. :-) Just Joined My Fitness Pal app tday. I really like it. you should check it out. If you like it "friend" me and pass the word. Im also on Map My Walk. Having a problem understanding how to "map" myself during my powerwalks, but I'll figure it out. I really like that one too. New week, new month...bigger and better things!

You are so good with your physical activity. I got nothing done this weekend. My car is screwed up so I couldn't get to the park. In the shop tday...additional 3 days down. May not make the park til Thursday. Good thing is I didn't stress eat. :-) Just Joined My Fitness Pal app tday. I really like it. you should check it out. If you like it "friend" me and pass the word. Im also on Map My Walk. Having a problem understanding how to "map" myself during my powerwalks, but I'll figure it out. I really like that one too. New week, new month...bigger and better things!

Yeah bigger and better things this month! I`m happy for you that you didn`t stress eat when things were not working as you expected. That`s encouraging. I will check the My Fitness Pal app and friend you if I join. Have you lost any weight since last week? Are you healing well?

Yeah bigger and better things this month! I`m happy for you that you didn`t stress eat when things were not working as you expected. That`s encouraging. I will check the My Fitness Pal app and friend you if I join. Have you lost any weight since last week? Are you healing well?

I've not lost since last week and it is discouraging. I know it's still early in and we are all different but I dont see anyone with my slow progress. I've taken your advice increased my calorie intake eating more. Im still in ketosis, moderate as of this morning. Im also considering the fact that my exercise in the last week was a little less than the pace I had been maintaining. I guess healing is ok. I had to put a bandage on the wound nearest my breast where my bra rests. It looked as though it opened up. One thing new is the last 24 hrs my face broke out. That I really dont like. Don't know why but I know eventually, that too shall pass.

I've not lost since last week and it is discouraging. I know it's still early in and we are all different but I dont see anyone with my slow progress. I've taken your advice increased my calorie intake eating more. Im still in ketosis, moderate as of this morning. Im also considering the fact that my exercise in the last week was a little less than the pace I had been maintaining. I guess healing is ok. I had to put a bandage on the wound nearest my breast where my bra rests. It looked as though it opened up. One thing new is the last 24 hrs my face broke out. That I really dont like. Don't know why but I know eventually, that too shall pass.

Considering that you are still at the healing stage, not losing any weight is not a bad thing, provided you`re not gaining. It`s all about will power now until you start filling. The wound that is opened, is it the one covering the port? If it is, you might need to check to make sure that it is not infected. Hope you have a good day.

Happy bandversary to all those who have already celebrated theirs this month.

I`m still working hard towards mine. Exercise routine going well. Hope you`re all well.

How nice to hear from fellow Oct. bandsters! I was banded on Oct. 4, 2010. I've lost 148 lbs. with about 20 more pounds to go. I can't tell you how happy I am. I went for lunch to a buffet the other day. I have not been there in a long time, but I know the owner. She seated us and I said, Thanks, Angie. She later came up to me and said, "I don't think I know you, are you from the college (where I work)?" She didn't recognize me!!

Of course, I only have my own experience for reference, but here's what I know for sure.

1. Everyone's lapband journey is so different! From the Doctors, to the surgery, post-surgery, and on.. everyone has a different experience.

2. People don't generally know what the lapband is all about. They'll say.. "she took the easy way", or "how come you haven't lost more?" and they really don't understand how hard this is.

3. It took me a long time to figure this lapband thing out.(No, you can't overeat, yes you have to Chew, chew Chew.)

Good luck to my fellow Oct bandsters! Love hearing from all of you!

How nice to hear from fellow Oct. bandsters! I was banded on Oct. 4, 2010. I've lost 148 lbs. with about 20 more pounds to go. I can't tell you how happy I am. I went for lunch to a buffet the other day. I have not been there in a long time, but I know the owner. She seated us and I said, Thanks, Angie. She later came up to me and said, "I don't think I know you, are you from the college (where I work)?" She didn't recognize me!!

Of course, I only have my own experience for reference, but here's what I know for sure.

1. Everyone's lapband journey is so different! From the Doctors, to the surgery, post-surgery, and on.. everyone has a different experience.

2. People don't generally know what the lapband is all about. They'll say.. "she took the easy way", or "how come you haven't lost more?" and they really don't understand how hard this is.

3. It took me a long time to figure this lapband thing out.(No, you can't overeat, yes you have to Chew, chew Chew.)

Good luck to my fellow Oct bandsters! Love hearing from all of you!

Hi Littledog, Welcome to the thread and happ 2nd Bandversary. What a way to go? The weightloss is amazing. My guess is that the 20lbs will be a doddle. Good luck in losing them. Keep us updated of your progress. I`m rooting for you.