May Bandsters!

[pbmls223 10]

Hi All!!

It's be FOREVER since I've posted on here! I've lost a total of 77 lbs. I still have a long way to go but well on my way. I'm having a rough week. Snacking too much. I gained a half a pound back, but holding steady for about a week now.

Sore port/band area!

Hope all is well with everyone! Keep it up!!

[mrspopeye 69]

Hi- checking in too. I think I finally hit my sweet spot after having an unfill at the end of July. I am also noticing that both the physical and head hunger are diminshing too! Anyone else had that? After 77lbs down, people notice! I am wearing out Goodwill. Not spending a lot on clothes in sizes that I am just passing through. I am at the smallest weight I have been in about 10 years and I feel 10 years younger! Still the best decision ever. I hope everyone has continued success.

[daisychains7 427]

Congrats to both of you on your success!!! YAY! 77lbs makes a huge difference physically and emotionally. I too feel like I am having to buy a new wardrobe every month. Lots of consignment store, old navy, and target clearance for me. I still deal with head hunger every day and have to be strict with myself. However, when I stay on top of my exercise, I do allow myself a little treat once or twice a week. Keeps my cravings down and I am still losing. Exercise is equally important to my weight loss as nutrition is.

I am down 111lb since I began the 6 month pre op diet. I feel like a whole new person. My next goal is to get under 200. I went in for a fill appt today but since I am in the green zone, they didn't put any Fluid in. I have been losing about 13lbs per month but they said expect it to slow down the smaller I get... 4-8lbs per month is average.

Keep up the great work everyone!

[purtyfulpnay 5]

Hello! Been awhile since I've posted on here.

I had my third almost a month ago and I was wondering if anyone has the same feeling as I do.

After I get my fill, for maybe a week (or two if I'm lucky), I'll definitely feel the restriction, WHICH I LOVE, but after that week or so, I feel nothing.

Does anyone get like that?

[Jackie's girl 32]

Hey Everyone,

Now that it has been more than 6 months for us, how is everyone doing....weight loss since surgery etc. How are we mentally doing?

[lassie 247]

HI Jackie,

Weight loss has definitely slowed down, have lost about 50 pounds. I did not have to start losing before surgery on May 24^th but it came of quickly the first few months. I have only had one fill but will have another one next month. I did go in for a fill last month but the doctor did not think I needed one at that time. I sure feel I need one now. Still keeping to good food choices for the band, although I do have a treat now and then. My concern is the exercise I am not faithful, hope to do better. How are you doing? Hugs

[daisychains7 427]

Hi ladies!

I miss you all. Hope you're all doing well on your bandster journey. We just have to remember that ANY progress, even if slower than we would like, is progress. I am so glad we have each others support.

Some days are a real struggle mentally but doing my best. I am in the green Zone. Only a few lbs from goal so I am switching my focus from big weight loss numbers to eating nutritious foods, getting fitter, and learning to make this a lifestyle and not a diet. Which is so hard when you have yo-yo'd your whole life. lol.

[Jackie's girl 32]

HI Jackie,

Weight loss has definitely slowed down, have lost about 50 pounds. I did not have to start losing before surgery on May 24^th but it came of quickly the first few months. I have only had one fill but will have another one next month. I did go in for a fill last month but the doctor did not think I needed one at that time. I sure feel I need one now. Still keeping to good food choices for the band, although I do have a treat now and then. My concern is the exercise I am not faithful, hope to do better. How are you doing? Hugs

I am doing good, hit a plateau for awhile, but trying not to focus on that and just being healthly since that is the long term goal. I have lost 60 pounds and Im looking to lose another 35 or so.

[Jackie's girl 32]

Hi ladies!

I miss you all. Hope you're all doing well on your bandster journey. We just have to remember that ANY progress, even if slower than we would like, is progress. I am so glad we have each others support.

Some days are a real struggle mentally but doing my best. I am in the green Zone. Only a few lbs from goal so I am switching my focus from big weight loss numbers to eating nutritious foods, getting fitter, and learning to make this a lifestyle and not a diet. Which is so hard when you have yo-yo'd your whole life. lol.

Thats great, whats your goal? How much weight was it you wanted to lose?

[daisychains7 427]

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Weight loss has definitely slowed down, have lost about 50 pounds. I did not have to start losing before surgery on May 24[sup']th[/sup] but it came of quickly the first few months. I have only had one fill but will have another one next month. I did go in for a fill last month but the doctor did not think I needed one at that time. I sure feel I need one now. Still keeping to good food choices for the band, although I do have a treat now and then. My concern is the exercise I am not faithful, hope to do better. How are you doing? Hugs

You are doing great congrats! What kind of exercise have you been doing? It's hard to find something that feels fun and not like a chore at the end of a tiring day. Have you tried zumba, or new work outs?

Thats great' date=' whats your goal? How much weight was it you wanted to lose?[/quote']

Thanks Jackie! I am 5'9" so anywhere between 175-170 was my goal. I'm 179 right now. So 146lbs down since i started the journey.. about 100 of that was post surgery.

I would like to lose a little bit more but overall feeling fit and healthy at this size. It is hard for me to let go of my fixation on numbers/calories and just go by what feels healthy.