Hi All, I was hoping that since we all share the same "Bandday" I was hoping we could share stories and support. I had my first follow up on 5/2 and have lost 25 lbs since my pre op on 4/2. I have hypothyroidism so I was/am very concerned about that affecting my journey because it has been a hell of a journey on its own, I wish it on no one. I also didn't have the best eating habits before (i was an undereater) I would often go all day without eating. I have mostly always eaten healthy so overheating, binging, or snacking on unhealthy foods wasn't a major issue for me my psyche find is difficult to eat when I am not hungry. I had to promise my doctor that I would put all of my effort into eating several times a day. I set reminders on my phone now and I really try to follow through because I know the thyroid is already a great challenge to my metabolism.

Right now my typical diet is a Protein shake smoothie I make at home in the morning and sip on all day until its finished. I believe it has enough protein to take me through the daily requirement. I drink Water consistently through the day which I always did so that's easy! About 10 am I have cream of wheat, 12 - pudding, 3 - instant grits, then when I get home I flux ( to give myself some variety) between another cream of wheat, grits, chicken salad, or a few slices of thin sliced deli turkey and about 7:30 I have another pudding and I don't have a habit of eating late or normally after 8 unless I'm traveling for work or at a social function so I'm usually done after my 7:30 pudding. I will continue to drink water though until I go to sleep because I am usually more thirsty than hungry anyway. The only variation in my time may be traveling for work for example I went on a work trip the past three days and I took everything with me except the protein but I did purchase pre-made shakes because after one day without it I felt the difference. I think with my medications the protein really makes a difference in my energy levels.

My dr still has me on the post-op light duty and I figured out why the conference was in Atlantic city and I'm not much of a gambler(would much rather spend my money on shoes) so I tested myself and walked the boardwalk and that is the first time in since about day 4 post op that I have felt pain so I am taking it easy!! The most difficult part for me so far has been the constipation I also have to take Iron because I am anemic (side effect of thyroid) so that makes it that much worse!!!

So please share how your doing I would love to know?? My first fill is scheduled for 6/6

FRUSTRADED!!!! Since my surgery on 4/20 I have lost 45 pounds. I am pleased with that but he weight loss has stopped. I had one fill to bring me to 5 ccs in June and due to my progress my DR doesnt think I need another. One month from my last visit and I haven't lost a pound and this is why I am frustrated.

I stick to a 30 carb daily maximum and many days I am at 20 carbs per day. I wonder if this is just a plateau and normal or I need anther cc of fill.

What is the thought of the group???

Just checking in to see how everyone is doing at te 1 year mark??

One yr today and lost a total of 45.2