I hope its ok that I started this thread over on the post-op side! Just wanted to check in to see how those who have been banded are doing?

Im 5 days post op and Im HUNGRY. This all liquid business is really getting annoying. I think Im dehydrated too but Im going in to see my doctor today just to make sure everything is ok. I was feeling nauseous and still running a low grade fever. I talked with the doc last night and she said she didn't seem too worried about it but wanted me to come in today just to followup. Im going to ask her about starting some applesauce, pudding or thinned out cream of wheat. I need something more solid in my stomach.

To top everything else off- Im having female issues and bathroom issues. I started my period a week early 3 days before surgery even though Im on the pill and technically not supposed to start until this week. And I have a yeast infection from the antibiotics I got in the hospital. And then with nothing but liquids coming out I have a hemorrhoid. SHOOT ME NOW.

And the worst was last night when I was taking care of some lady business and was trying to be real gentle with my insicions so I didnt stretch too much and hurt them- well I got the MOTHER of all cramps in my lower abdomen (down below my belly button) that would not go away. I was in EXCRUCIATING pain and it hurt so bad that I really thought I was going to black out from the pain. After what seemed like 10 years (but really only 30 secs) things started getting better. But I called my husband upstairs and had him lay down iwth me just to make sure I wasnt going to pass out.

Anyways, after last night Im glad Im going in to see the doctor. I think I need to get some gatorade to drink because im probably dehydrated but just want to check with her to make sure its ok. And hopeing she will clear me to eat a little something. Im tired of feeling so weak and tired all the time.

Something else I wanted to post. I went shopping last night and I was able to buy some stuff from Aeropostale and it actually fits:) We've had an Aeropostale store here for 5 years but their sizes only go up to XL so I've never been able to shop there before.

I feel the same way! I just bought a bunch of clothes from Old Navy and typical, I didn't try on at the store and just grabbed everything in an XL, everything is too big! I can't even believe it!

I've never tried yoga but I do enjoy walking/ jogging on my treadmill. I never liked it until I started using the Lolo burn app on my iPhone. Lolo burn walks you through each workout and makes it seem easier than it really is. I love it now.

Congrats! 47 pounds is still a huge amount:)

I started this journey with a 5x being a bit snug. I actually tried on an XL just for fun, and the thing fit. I about fell over.

I have to teach myself how to eat again. I keep getting stuck after this last fill. I did lose 5 pounds between Wednesday and today. Had a protein drink for breakfast, and I will have another one for lunch today in hopes that I'm able to eat supper tonight. We are going to my favorite restaurant after picking up my SIL from the airport. She is coming to give me a hand, since I have had nothing but issues since the "surgery". This is getting old.

Way to go!! Just remember to eat really slowly:)

Well Hello everyone, we are fast coming up on our 1 year surgiversary and I came in to check to see how everyone is doing.

As for myself I'm glad to see that I'm not alone. My weight loss is very slow and I have been at a weight plateau for about 3 months now. Like a lot of you though my inches seem to be going down and I am back into a lot of my dresses that I was wearing the last time I lost a good amount of weight BL (before lapband) .

I had an appt last friday to get another fill. I think that would have been my 4th or 5th not sure but I cancelled it because when I went for a fill at the beginning of June I had not lost anything and my Dr accused me of eating cake and ice cream (slider foods) I was a little miffed because I'm not a sweet eater at all. Why do people including these weight loss surgery Dr's think that if your overweight you must be sitting on the couch eating Bon-Bons with empty ice cream containers around you?

I'm at a point where I can't eat much at all but I do eat the wrong things sometimes like I will eat fried shrimp. I can only eat about 3 or 4 at a time but it would be better to have the shrimp grilled or steamed and I eat late sometimes and I'm not shy about having a drink now and again and I know for a fact that alcohol stalls my losses and bloats me. So I take responsibility for my slow loss.

I plan to make an appt to get my next fill just before my 1 year surgiversary which will be on 8/16. Hoping that I can bite the bullet now and at least lose another 10 lbs before then bringing me to my halfway point.

I'm disappointed because I wanted to be like those star WLS peeps that lose 100lbs in a year but I guess I will be like what the lap band research says that will lose 1/2 their excess weight the first year.

Wishing everyone continued success.

Something else I wanted to post. I went shopping last night and I was able to buy some stuff from Aeropostale and it actually fits:) We've had an Aeropostale store here for 5 years but their sizes only go up to XL so I've never been able to shop there before.

Congrats Amanda !!!

It feels great huh?

Something else I wanted to post. I went shopping last night and I was able to buy some stuff from Aeropostale and it actually fits:) We've had an Aeropostale store here for 5 years but their sizes only go up to XL so I've never been able to shop there before.

Congrats Amanda !!!

It feels great huh?

Yes it does and as of today I'm now 158 pounds! That means I'm finally the same size that I was before I got pregnant with my oldest ds and he'll be 11 in September I can't believe it!

Yes it does and as of today I'm now 158 pounds! That means I'm finally the same size that I was before I got pregnant with my oldest ds and he'll be 11 in September I can't believe it!

Congratulations, You're so close to goal.

Keep up the good work.

Yes it does and as of today I'm now 158 pounds! That means I'm finally the same size that I was before I got pregnant with my oldest ds and he'll be 11 in September I can't believe it!

Congratulations, You're so close to goal.

Keep up the good work.

Yes it does and as of today I'm now 158 pounds! That means I'm finally the same size that I was before I got pregnant with my oldest ds and he'll be 11 in September I can't believe it!

how are you losing it so fast? im finally losing again after a long plateau. Keep up the good work!!

jennifer

how are you losing it so fast? im finally losing again after a long plateau. Keep up the good work!!

jennifer

Just counting calories really. I use My Fitness Pal on my phone and log everything I eat. I stay under 1200 calories daily.

I also go through phases of intense workouts. They last 7-10 days and then I wind up slacking off for a week or two.

I would kill to be 158 pounds. I might be skin and bones though. Nothing like being tall and having a large frame. 160 is my actual goal weight. I'm not even sure what that would look like on me. The smallest I've been in 13 years was 198, and I was in a size 10. I felt and looked good. Then ended up pregnant with our first. I will get there. Bound and determined to.

Amanda - Congrats on hitting 158. I know that every time that second number changes it is like you get a new lease on life.

Debating on rather or not to get a slight unfill. Pretty much anything I eat is getting stuck. Maybe I need to learn how to eat again. Might give myself another week to see if I make my bites even smaller if that might work. I really don't want to have to get an unfill.

Just counting calories really. I use My Fitness Pal on my phone and log everything I eat. I stay under 1200 calories daily.

I also go through phases of intense workouts. They last 7-10 days and then I wind up slacking off for a week or two.

Great !! its so hard ...i am finally seeing the weight drop off . I was starting to get a little angry with myself and the band. Then bam 13 lbs in 3 weeks . I hope i can at least keep losing ...we shall see i am officially the lowest ive been in at least 7 years....it takes an act of congress for me to lose weight lol.

Congrats to all for any weight loss! I went out to dinner with my husband last night to a fancy restaurant (we were given a gift certificate by his old boss for Christmas that we hadn't used and the kids went away for the weekend on an unexpected camping trip with a friend's family...lucky!!!) and it was a 5 course meal, so I was worried. It turned out to be small plates though, that came slowly and I was in heaven! I could eat everything because it was small amounts of food and everything was delicious and healthy! I wore a dress that I hadn't worn in 6 years...one of the few that I saved because it's really simple and pretty! My husband left there hungry and I felt satisfied!

I also started reading a book yesterday called Younger Next Year for Women, there is another book that they wrote first for men. I'm only 40 and it's written for people who are really in their 50-70s, but I think when you have weight issues and other health related issues at any age, it can apply, and it certainly applies to me! Plus, even if you don't have health issues, it's a great way to get a head start on the information! I'm finding it extremely interesting and thought I would share! http://www.amazon.com/Younger-Next-Women-Chris-Crowley/dp/0761140735