I find that when I check in here on the boards I stay more on track and motivated. I was worried about being home all summer and eating my way through the vacation, but I have lost 15 lbs. since May. I really think checking in here daily helps a lot. I can not make the support group my surgeon has, so this is a great daily "check in".

Thanks for all the posts and support. I like that most people are gentle but firm when we need it! I don't know anyone else who has the band so it is great to share this with others in the same boat.

Thanks!

Tracy, I totally agree with you. Checking in here daily has helped me tremendously. I also do not know anyone else who has been banded and I chose to keep my decision to myself so this site is GREAT for me :frown: Congrats on your success! I'm just in the beginning of my journey and am trying to figure it all out. Monday was my first fill and I am able to eat regular food tomorrow (although I can do soft food today which is practically regular for me). I am so glad I have hit the 4 week mark and have no more exercise restrictions and can begin what will for the most part, be my "diet for life." I ran this morning and lifted weights..felt so good!

I don't know about you guys but I'm getting bummed out:

original surgery: May 25th

2nd surgery --port flipped -- July 12th

follow up appt from 2nd surgery -- July 26th had lost 12 pounds

since the follow up appt on July 26th, according to my scales, I've not lost anything. I'm walking at least 1 to 2 miles 5 days a week and going to work out at Curves for a minimum of 4 usually 5 days a week burning anywhere from 230 to 280 calories at a time.

I still weigh 300# and I'm watching my carbs and Protein intake is usually 60-80 grams a day with carbs much lower on a daily basis. My calories intake is only about 1,000 to 1,200 calories a day depending on my mood.

But to not lose anything in like 3 weeks, bummer. I don't know I've not been able to get all 64 oz of Water in a day so I'm sure that's a little of it, but can't be all water weight. I would have thought that I should be able to show at least a 4 pound weight loss by now.

oh well, I guess it's not a race but I'm just getting a little frustrated. Bandster Hades I guess...as with my 2nd surgery was my 1st fill.

OFF THE SUBJECT --But Tracy I'm coming to NYC for a 2nd time in December to see the Christmas lights...totally excited.