Hello October Bandsters. I thought I would start us a post-op group now that we are getting ready to start out second week of banders. I know we are all going to do GREAT. We will all be loosers this month!!!! If you are having a bad day dont hold it in. This is where we can let it out. If we stick together we will go far. We can do this ladys and gents. I know we can. Set a goal for yourself and let everyone know what it is so we can help each other meet that goal.

My goal is to walk/run a 5k by one year post op. I hope to meet that before then but I am not going to pressure myself to meet a goal that is not realistic. I know myself and if I set goals I cant meet I will give up.

Good luck to all of you.

Hi Fellow October Bandsters

I hope everyone is doing well. I have been a little missing in action for a few weeks. I have been occasionally reading posts, but not posting. I have been in a little bit of a standstill for the last few weeks weight wise. I had my first fill on 12/14 ( 3ccs in my 11 CC band) Then out of the blue, I lost 4 lbs when I got on the scale on 12 /22. So that was a nice motivator, it brought my overall total to 41 pounds including the liquid phase. YEEEEAAAAHHHH. I know that during that stall period, I had stopped letting me and my weight loss being one of my primary focuses. I was starting to fall into some old bad habits. I was taking care of everyone else first and me last. And when i do that, I don't concentrate on what I am suppose to eat and eat only when I am suppose to eat. I am going to refocus and do what i need to do to take care of me. I am glad that I can always get back on the bandwagon. Now if i can just get the exercise in constinently, I will be doing a lot better.

Merry Christmas and have a Blessed New YEar.

take Care,

I hear ya ! It's so easy to slip back into the bad habits that were use to.

At least your back on the wagon, the band really makes that possible. Don't you think ?

I work out at a Physical Rehab Center. They rent out there Gym, so I jumped at it.

I pay $25.00 a month. I'm sure location will change that price though.

Point is, you can call around, and find something, (if you want) and not get contracted in.

It's a thought for the NEW YEAR !

MERRY CHRISTMAS !

Shirley.

Hey my fellow october band budies........ Well in 4 days will be 2 months out I had my first fill on 11/30 and since then have lost about 6 pounds....I know that is good but I do wish it was a little better. I just hope things get better after christmas and new years. i do go back on 1/10 for my second fill.

Merry Christmas to you all!!!!!!!

Hi fellow October bandsters,

Things are moving along nicely for me. I was banded on 10/25 so tomorrow will be 2 months. I've had 1 small fill that seemed to help a little and Ive lost 38 pounds since the week before surgery when I started liquids. Nearly 40 pounds in 2 months sounds excellent to me!!! So glad I have this site and can stay motivated.

Lisa

I am just checking in. I hope everyone had a great holiday. I had my first fill on Tuesday and then Christmas afternoon had a bout of the stomach flu. The surgeon's office called in some anti nausea meds and I have been on liquids and really soft foods since. But at least it kept me out of the Christmas goodies. It's almost the New Year. Time to start making some resolutions!

I was banded on October 20th and so far I am down 32 ponds , I have had 1 fill and the doctor only put in a half a cc, small amount I think

Everyone has lost so much more than I have! I am very excited for you all!! I did best after my second fill, but now I have gained a couple back. I have an appointment for my third fill on the 11th. I hope that finally gets me where I need to be. I thought I was there after my second fill, because I was never very hungry. But after about 4 weeks, it got a little slacker and I am eating more (AGAIN) I can gain weight so easy! Come on Jan 11th I am ready for ya!!

i had my second fill and i still don't fell full

can someone tell me what i am supposed to fell

The Band works on a Fill after Fill process. So you have to keep going in, and getting fills until you feel restriction.

Unless you have a Dr. that will Fill you under Fluoroscope. Then they can see how much to put in, and not over Fill you.

So be patient, or ask about Fluoroscope.

Good Luck !

Everyone has lost so much more than I have! I am very excited for you all!! I did best after my second fill, but now I have gained a couple back. I have an appointment for my third fill on the 11th. I hope that finally gets me where I need to be. I thought I was there after my second fill, because I was never very hungry. But after about 4 weeks, it got a little slacker and I am eating more (AGAIN) I can gain weight so easy! Come on Jan 11th I am ready for ya!!

I hear ya ! I go in on the 11th. to, and I can't wait..

They took out 1/2 my fill do to swelling, and I am starving...

I try to fight off the Head Hunger, same as I tell everyone, but it's hard.

I still count my calories daily, and that helps allot, but I'm ready for a new fill,

and Tame this Hunger Beast.

The Band works on a Fill after Fill process. So you have to keep going in, and getting fills until you feel restriction.

Unless you have a Dr. that will Fill you under Fluoroscope. Then they can see how much to put in, and not over Fill you.

So be patient, or ask about Fluoroscope.

Good Luck !

tks

Hi October buddies! I gained 1 lb in December and I'm ok with that. Considering all the goodies that have been around. We also were gone for a week over Christmas break and that was hard to keep track of my calories. Excuses I know but I'm back on track and will go to the grocery store today to get supplies.

Y'all are doing so good losing! I hope to join you soon.

Happy New Year!

Cyndy

HAPPY NEW YEARS !

Hey Guys and Gals I hope that everyone is having a great new year..... Does anyone know if there is a October bandsters facebook page? I know there is a Novembe one.

I have NO ! Idea...

Why don't you start one for the New Year.