Ok Group, our month is here and 1/2 way gone....where are y'all at? I had my surgery Tue 7/10 and I feel ok. I don't think I am drinking enough so I have to work on that. The gas pains weren't too bad, except now it has moved to my left shoulder. How is everyone? I have heard from a few about y'alls surgery, how is everyone else doing? Getting excited? Scared? Let's hear your thoughts............

oh no. I got on the scale and have gained 2 llbs. Yuck. I am going to call for a fill soon. And I need to get back to making sure I don't go the 1200 calories per day. Its just pretty hard!

Kim- Happy Birthday to your husband! I hope you all have a big party to Celebrate. Best to everyone.

Melissa

Hey everyone,

I'm getting ready for my 2nd fill, which I'm ready for. I've been feeling hungry more quickly. Great job so far everyone! I love seeing those tickers go down!

Good morning everyone. I had my 2nd fill on Oct. 16th, I was so needing that! I feel back on track. It really makes a difference. Don't get me wrong, I still have moments when I want chips or something not so good for me but I don't have the moments as often. I stay full longer between meals too.

Hey everyone!

Posting from sunny Florida today!! The weather has been absolutely spectacular here. Oh my!! Spent a couple hours on the beach yesterday and today... about 2 hrs in the AM is about all my skin can take. We're enjoying the time w/ my folks, too...so that makes it special'er! : - )

I had TWO uncomfortable "stuck" episodes yesterday...made for a "light" eating day - which is not all bad. And at the risk of talking "gross" details, I wonder if your experiences are like mine: the food is NOT going anywhere but up and out...so your eyeballs nearly bulge out of your head, while you TRY to actually move what's stuck...then spitting and spitting and spitting - foamy, slimy, and abundant -- SOUND FAMILIAR?? I just wonder what your experiences are???

I tried eating a b'fast sandwich at Hardee's...tasted SO good, but got stuck after only about 2 small bites...so I ended up in the bathroom, gagging over the toilet, praying no one would come in...someone did! So I tried so hard to be discreet while I'm trying to regergitate...ugh. BUT, I did have to give up ingesting 500 calories! So, honestly, it was probably worth it.

Like either Linda or Marie said - while its not fun, it does let you know the band is working --- and that's the point, isn't it??

So, today I had a similar issue w/ some sliced ham. Guess I just ate too fast...so didn't end up eating anything other than my Protein Shake for b'fast and then ate "3" MINT OREO COOKIES!! YIKE!! But truly, it would normally be worse. So I'm not living with guilt.

Overall, our food plan for this week is "safe" - I just have to remember to eat SLOWLY and CHEW longer!!

Anyway, glad you are feeling better Marie...and that your adjustment is paying off. I'm excited about my next one...knowing I'm ready for the next level! My mom and dad have been very complimentary - saying they can really see the difference in me! And I'm happy to report that I'm wearing a smaller swimsuit!! Its a little tighter thru the tummy than I'd really like, but not so much that I can't wear it. And at the season on the beach, no one cares. So, neither do I! And my husband says it looks just fine. That matters, too, doesn't it??

Happy Sunday - and have a great week! I always am excited to see how everyone is doing...keep the posts coming!

Kim

Hello everyone, hope you all had a great weekend. I did, just wish it didn't have to end so soon. I went back to the dr Wed, had a small fill and have been eating better since but I'm so afraid of getting stuck or sick after the last episode that sometimes I am over cautious. Hope everyone has a great week!!! Oh and have I said ROLL TIDE!!!! #1 BABY

Almost forgot, I finally got below that 200 mark, I just didn't want to post it til it stayed longer than a day or two WOOHOO!!! Also had to buy a smaller bra and jeans this weekend went from a very tight 20 to a somewhat tight (in the waist) 16!!!!

Congratulations Linda!!! I’m so proud (and jealous lol) of you!!! I’m stuck again at 205 and I can’t wait to get there, I know it’s my fault ‘cause I’m not doing so well with my “diet”. If you have any tips let me know

I’ve been having this pain in my port area, I don’t know if Emma (my little girl) hit me and I don’t remember or what but I also feel it more, and you can see it now, I have to ask the Dr. if everything is OK with that.

One of my best friend is getting married next march and I’m going to be her maid of honor!!! So I neeeed to start losing more weight lol I don’t want to look fat in the pictures. And I finally cut my hair!!! And now it’s dark red!!! My hubby really likes it

Hope everything is going great ladies!!

My daughter is dating a guy that is really up on what's good and what's not good to eat. He told me to get some type of protein shake and for the life of me I can't remember what it is.. My doctor told me to start eating a little about every two hours and I can tell you when I do it, it helps tremendiously. I feel better and eat better too plus lose more weight. I always try to eat a lot of fish or chicken, I don't eat anything white like potatoes (although I cheat with chips occasionally) and rice. I don't really miss that stuff to much. My biggest challange is getting off my butt to exercise. I hate it and will find any excuse to get out of it.

Thanks for the tips Linda Hopefully I can lose another 5 lbs by next week

I hope you find out why you are having the pain in your port, I would call the dr if it doesn't get better.

Kim, yes I agree it does let you know it is working. If I eat too fast it has the same affect as eating a little too much.

Marie

Lucy, I can feel my port more now, I just figured it was the weight loss.

Linda, thanks for the tips. a little about every 2 hrs makes sense.

Marie

isn't it weird how one day, you can eat whatever you put in your mouth, and the next day, EVERYTHING gets stuck??

Had an episode while eating out w/ my parents. Took me 10 mins in the bathroom to cough it all through...ugh. Oh well. Its working!! lol

Have managed to stay away from several things that would be "bad" for me -- brownies w/ ice cream...three nights in a row!! Ate sherbet instead!

Hang in there, everyone! One day - and ONE POUND - at a time!

Kim

Hello, all...back to chilly Indiana from sunny and warm Florida....boo. Tho it IS great to be back in OUR space. And back to routine tomorrow.

I have a fill scheduled for tomorrow afternoon. Dread stepping on the scale...feel certain there will be no change, or even a gain. Didn't do "bad" last week, but just am not feeling any sort of loss at all. And no one seems to have noticed...I don't know about you all, but I really get motivated when someone takes note of my loss (anytime I've lost weight). But I seem to be stuck here and it's really boring.

I did not eat much today. Nothing sounded good. I made a cake for the kids, had a couple nibbles and even that didn't do it (thankfully!) ... Just wish I could soon find that green zone with this and really start seeing the pounds go away. I'm fine with slow, but this is ridiculous! ...

When we were checking our bags at the airport yesterday, our largest one was on the limit at 50lbs. I could not lift it off the floor ( yes, I am a weenie)... But I thought, "Oh.My.Gosh. That's how much more weight I need to lose! No wonder I get winded walking up the stairs!" it was sort of sobering. when we think of the horrible impact all this weight has on pur frames...wow. Maybe that's why I wasn't really hungry today...?

I had a banana and a glass of 1% milk for supper. Not overly satisfying, but filling. I had a Protein Bar for b'fast (20g protein) and my shakes for lunch (35g), so with my extra milk this evening I was okay on protein...but hopefully low on calories. Just have to watch that better...

Anyway, how did you all do this weekend? Who had a fill this week and how's it going? I will let you know how tomorrow goes. I will see our dietician, too...there is nothing she can tell me that I don't already know, but it might help to talk thru some calorie or portion strategies. I do not portion my meals at all...laziness. And maybe I am going to have to start doing that to begin to see real results...? Do you measure your portions???

Rest well! Looking forward to hearing from you!

Kim

Well, believe it or not, I actually lost almost 3lbs...but it took a month to do it!

Must be that "Bandster hell" I've heard about.

Got a fill, and we are kinda guessing I'm still playing catch-up from having the Fluid removed early on...plus, likely I am just eating too many calories. So, I am encouraged to journal for the coming month.

I am trying to adjust my attitude about it....it just smacks so loudly of DIET, which is what I really wanted to get away from. But I will make a good effort, and then be better accountable to myself for what I am taking in. I really would love to lose 15lbs by Christmas! Something has to change or it will not happen.

Hope everyone is well. Have a successful week! Getting chilly in Indy, and major wind blowing...effects of Sandy. Hope all of you are safe!

Kim