I was banded (Feb 9, 2011) 1 year ago. Since my pre-op diet I am down 101 lbs! I am a size 12 and my goal is to get down to a size 8. I feel amazing! How are my fellow banders doing 1 year later? Look forward to hear your success stories.

I had my surgery a year ago on Feb 4th. I am down 80 so pounds. My original goal was 75 pounds and a size 12. Well, got some size 6 pants on today and they are a little loose in the waist. So to say I am happy is putting it mildly! Happy you have been successful too!

I was banded March 7th 2011 (1 year in two weeks) not doing as good as you ladies, but I've lost 65lbs went fromt a size 18 to a loose 12...I really feel great...

Amanada - you are being hard on yourself! That is amazing! Keep up the great work. Great work Dolly too!

I was banded (Feb 9, 2011) 1 year ago. Since my pre-op diet I am down 101 lbs! I am a size 12 and my goal is to get down to a size 8. I feel amazing! How are my fellow banders doing 1 year later? Look forward to hear your success stories.

I had my band in Feb 4,2010,I lost relly good I weight 135 lbs, than had to go get some removed and I picked up 25 lbs because of the fluid removed if I know that I would have gained weight I just would have delt with it and tried to eat slower, it's been three months and the Dr. will not fill my yet, I'm dying and depressed again.

trssdodson - Were you to tight? Is that why you had some removed?

I have hit a huge plateau and find myself so depressed too. I feel for you & the depression. I know I should be happy & full of energy with the new me.

I was going to get a mini fill last week and instead I have tightened up and got stuck 2 days in a row and now sticking to mushies & liquids. I am tight but still get hungry every 2 hours. I was worried that I might have a slip. Can't see my dr until next week as they are off.

Wishing you all the best. Let's support one another. We can do it!

K

Kiskis, you prob don't have a slip. From getting stuck, your stomach is prob just swollen. That's what happened to me last week. 2 weeks ago she gave me .4 cc and a week later I had to have it removed. I did feel like some things were sticking and I tried numerous times on different occassions to get stuff up. So I am sure that's what happened to me. I go back next Tuesday and will try .2 cc. Going to try and do the 5 day pouch test at that time too.

Congratulations to all of you! I have not done well in the last few months, but I just posted a topic and I'm reading several topics to help with motivation and support. You all look fabulous and have definately motivated me! I want to get down to a size 12 and now I feel like I CAN do it again.

I feel like a total failure! I lost 25 pounds in the month after my June 1, 2011 surgery and have not lost a pound since! I am filled to 10.5 on a 14 band and the nurse is concerned about not going higher. Right after a fill I do get full fast and am able to lose about 5 pounds. Then in the second week after the fill I am hungry about every hour! I am not eating the types of food I ate before surgery, but I still eat enough to keep from losing weight. Are those of you who are successful actually satisfied with the tiny bit of meat or protein and cup of vegetables three times a day? I also found I have become addicted to milk and drank way too much. How are you doing so well on the diet? Aren't you hungry every hour? I am beginning to think I need to see a counselor because maybe this is something I am emotionally fighting. I would LOVE some help and maybe I can start again on the right path. Thank you so much.

I have done really well but i am very strict with myself, the hunger isnt from needing food it comes from wanting it, If i am hungry i make a cup of tea or a weak coffee with sweetners and that will last me, i try not to snack but lately the hunger is creeping back in even tho i am getting stuck a lot more often like kiskis said u do worry about a band slip. If i do have a bad day and cant resist some 0% greek yoghurt or some cottage cheese i just burn it off by doing more exercise .. i eat soup before my main meal always and that makes the dinner feel far more satisfying as the soup helps u feel full ..

Might be an idea to keep busy and try not to even think of food .. There are people who the band just doesnt give them the restriction they need .. maybe you are one of those.. what does your surgeon say ? Have they checked the band for a slow leak ?

We are so afraid of actually feeling hungry that we often try not to feel it, that leads us to overeat, snack and graze.. its like always having to cry when u feel sad, we dont do we, so why do we eat just because we feel hungry.. maybe a counsellor can help you with the head hunger at least good luck !

I am back in the game. Feeling good all i had last week was acid reflux. Had a fill on Feb 29 .02cc's for a total of 6.7cc's. Tight but good! Back in the green zone down another pound. 15 lbs away from a normal BMI! Hope everyone else is doing well! Have a great weekend!

K

I had my surgery on March 7,2011 I have lost 126 lbs since I contacted the center that did my surgery. Since the actual surgery I have lost 111lbs. I went from a size 26/28 to now a 9/10. I feel like a new person... I have confidence, energy and no chest pains. I can actually wear high heels for the first time in my life without regretting them. I tell people all the time I would do it again a thousand times.

I had my surgury over a year and 3 months ago and down 60 pounds. It took me forever to get under 200 pounds.

Wow, everyone has done really well! I am still 15 lbs from a normal BMI. Keep up the great work all. We should keep this thread going!

Cheers,

Kristi

I had surgery on March 21, 2011 I am down from a size 20 to a loose 12 and 70-73 pounds, it really seems to fluctuate and I get so frustrated with that. really want to hit my 15o lb goal! I have consulted with a plastic surgeon to have access stomach skin removed because of some problems it has been causing me, so waiting to here back from insurance on that is AGONIZING! LOL... I have also started school to become a certified personal trainer and nutrition specialist and I plan to specialize in bariactric patients so I am super excited! Great job to all of you! I love my band and despite a few plateus I would not change it for the world!

Thanks to each of you who gave me some ideas for getting back on the program and how to better fight my hunger. I bought soups and lots of high protein foods and am really sticking with the program like I should have in the beginning. Although I am behind in losing weight, I am excited again about stickicking with the guidelines so I can do as well as most of you. Congratulations on all of your hard work! Hopefully, next year I will also have a nice "After" picture to post too! Thanks again.