Looking for lap band buddies near Joliet,Il.

in regards to the weight.... one morning i can wake up and ill be 230.4 and next morning ill be 234.6 and it really fluctuates. as soon as i wake up i do my morning business and remove all clothing and weigh myself. so it is a bit fustrating to fluctuate. that was always one of my problems prior to surgery... i had fluctuating weight

I only weigh in on appointment dates (about 1x a month) so I don't focus on the scale but rather how I feel, look, fit in clothes. Plus since scales vary, I only weigh on one scale because that is my benchmark.

Fluctuations are normal for everybody--band or not. In December I had my fill and I was up 8 lbs. Four days later, I was down 9 lbs. It's crazy but remember it's a marathon not a race. Some days your body will give up a lot; others not so much.

I was on a 2-month plateau but working with my nutritionist and doctors (as well as going back to "Lap Band 101") I seem to be back on track.

I live in Joliet- I have sent you a message. It would be great to have a "band buddy". Who was your surgeon?

mrsclooney918 you are right about the fluctuations. i think im gonna weigh myself weekly. my size 20 jeans are feeling alot looser. so that feels good. just got my zumba videos. so for sure i have to workout

how is everyone feeling today?

maybe if we all stay in contact we can meet someday. i always go to harrahs casino joliet.

I'm about 30 minutes northwest of Chicago. I was banded on Dec. 20 and just had m my first fill today. I'm excited to see how much restriction this will give me. I'd love to keep in touch with everyone here!

Hello Buddies

I want to share what Im feeling.... I have a total of 4cc in band and i am hungry!! i feel really ashamed to say this but I ate a cheeseburger and fries today. i felt ZERO Restriction. As i ate i was sure i would be full but i enjoyed munching away at the cheeseburger and fries. I have noticed i dont have restriction. i havent eaten like some people say they eat. using measuring cups and scales. i know i got lapband to help me but it does make me feel like crap when i am able to eat junkfood. i usually eat healthy. just this morning i ate 2 eggwhites scrambled eggs and turkey bacon and i ate a whole wheat pita and water. but i blew it eating junk. i am allowing myself to eat 1200 cal a day. how many cal are u guys eating a day? i need support buddies

My first question is: What triggered you to want to eat a cheeseburger? Were you too hungry? Bored? What were you doing? (Now I sound like my psych doc!)

My first comment would be: DON'T BEAT YOURSELF UP! This is not a perfect science nor a quick fix. Take one day at a time. One meal at a time. It can be daunting looking too far ahead with great expectations. The LB doesn't stop anyone from eating "junk" food. And an occasionally cheeseburger is not going to signal failure.

It may take several fills to feel restriction so be patient, work with your medical people and you'll get there. Trust me, once you get it you will know it!

BTW...I normally eat between 1000-1300 calories. Sometimes I eat 1500 and on occasion I can put away 2000. But that's the give and take of life.

i believe what prompted me to stuff my face with a chzburger was running errands all mrng abd when i picked up my daughter from school she wanted to go to portillos. and sure i could of chose the salads or a grilled chicken sand. but i chose the burger. i think ill begin to think twice before ordering . im sure it happens to all of us and today i went overboard. thanks so much fot advice

Just went and work out today. It feels so go to work out and get rid of stress. I had surgery on Dec 22. I was in a size 28 now a size 24. So happy!!!! Tomorrow I start Boot Camp at Lifetime. It gets better everyone.

Hello everyone, I just wanted to say "hi" and say I'm in New Lenox, Illinois, so really close to Joliet. I was banded on October 18th and have been loving the lap band. I have lost 25 pounds and have had a couple of fills and feel like the last one really helped me get to the green zone. Well, best of banding to everyone!

This thread is great! I love hearing from people from my area!

After having my first fill of 2.75cc, I still have very little restriction. I have been feeling frustrated and anxious about everything, but I also know that it takes time and fills and getting to know my new body and self for this to really work. I have my next appointment in about four weeks and will most likely get a second fill at that time.

For now, I'm working on drinking enough Water and eating only three meals each day. My exercise is pretty good and Protein is as well.

Do any of you attend support groups? I go to the Kane Center on the first Saturday of the month. If anyone is interested in going let me know.

I hope you all have a great week!

Hey Tracy... looks like we have the same surgeon. Where are you located? I'm in Bartlett.

Hi Lanie,

I'm in Hanover Park, only about 15-20 minutes from you!

Tracy

I am also north of the city! Just north east.

Hey! orland park here! had my surgery Jan 20 2010 and have lost 80 pounds so far! But now I've hit a plateau Any suggestions?

Hey! orland park here! had my surgery Jan 20 2010 and have lost 80 pounds so far! But now I've hit a plateau Any suggestions?

Plateaus suck.

I've shaken a small one but now am just in slow down mode. Mixing it up seems to help. Plus it keeps the process interesting: Looking for new foods to try, different exercising and journaling (or going online for support) are some of my tricks in my toolbox.

Today, I had an in-depth convo with the butcher at Whole Foods about some of the turkey meatballs. Ended up with 6 protein packed meatballs of which I'll eat 2 for a meal as main protein. The rest go in the freezer. It was just a way to shake up my thought process instead of reaching for the same old, same old foods.