I just seen this board for July 2011 bandsters.

I sort of feel out of the loop since I was banded on 7/27. Most July bandsters were already banded by that time and then August came and there was a new thread.

Anyways:

Nothing specific to say other then wondering how everyone else banded around this time is doing.

Me, I have only lost 4 lbs since surgery. I realize my body is still in recovery mode & most ppl gain in the first 6 weeks so I am very happy with losing the 4 lbs.

I have been to the gym 3 or 4 times since surgery so that is an area I need to really improve upon. My goal this week is to go at least 5 times to the gym.

I still have bloating issues & some constipation... I use Gas X and yesterday I drank magnesium citrate (saline laxative) and it worked GREAT. I know once I get more regular with the gym that the bloating will improve greatly.

I am usually not hungry until around noon. My husband has a hard time understanding this and usually gets offended when I don't have at least a protien shake.

I have had one fill so far and am scheduled for my 2nd one next Thursday.

all in all I am doing well & am excited for the future. Sometimes it seems so overwhelming but I can only do it one step at a time one day at a time. Until then I focus on the positives block out the negatives that cannot be changed (such as hurtful words from friends/family/strangers).

Would love to hear from other bandsters close to the same stage with their bands as I am.

Hi I was banded on July 20th! Going for my first fill on wed .... Have lost a total of 38 lbs since I started on the liquid diet July 6th.... I go to the gym regularly... but still get hungry....I also have celiac disease which limits my food choices big time!

Vickie

I just seen this board for July 2011 bandsters.

I sort of feel out of the loop since I was banded on 7/27. Most July bandsters were already banded by that time and then August came and there was a new thread.

Anyways:

Nothing specific to say other then wondering how everyone else banded around this time is doing.

Me, I have only lost 4 lbs since surgery. I realize my body is still in recovery mode & most ppl gain in the first 6 weeks so I am very happy with losing the 4 lbs.

I have been to the gym 3 or 4 times since surgery so that is an area I need to really improve upon. My goal this week is to go at least 5 times to the gym.

I still have bloating issues & some constipation... I use Gas X and yesterday I drank magnesium citrate (saline laxative) and it worked GREAT. I know once I get more regular with the gym that the bloating will improve greatly.

I am usually not hungry until around noon. My husband has a hard time understanding this and usually gets offended when I don't have at least a protien shake.

I have had one fill so far and am scheduled for my 2nd one next Thursday.

all in all I am doing well & am excited for the future. Sometimes it seems so overwhelming but I can only do it one step at a time one day at a time. Until then I focus on the positives block out the negatives that cannot be changed (such as hurtful words from friends/family/strangers).

Would love to hear from other bandsters close to the same stage with their bands as I am.

I was banded on the 27th as well. I lost 10lbs before surgery and 10lbs in the first 3 weeks after. Right now I'm not losing anything. I was prepared for the pre-op diet, the 2 weeks of liquid post-op and the mushies but I didn't do any planning for this getting back to normal stage. I'm reading cookbooks now and trying to get a grocery list together. I haven't been exercising at all yet. I'm going to try to walk this evening after it cools down a little bit. It's actually really hard to tell if I'm hungry and if I'm full. I've just been trying to measure out portions and that's what I eat. Foods really don't taste that good and I don't seem to have a lot of interest in eating. I go back to my dr. 9-8 and don't know if I'll get a fill or not.

Hello all.

I was banded 7/27 too...

Weight loss has been slow.. very slow but my second fill - last Thursday has been great.. I have lost 5 lbs already. I think I just needed a good fill to get me on the right track.. 33 pounds total lost but feeling 100% better and enjoying life so much more.

Good luck to everyone.. Only 13 more pounds till I hit the 100's.....