January 2013 Bandsters!

[skinnyhereicome 41]

I am very happy for all of you that have lost so much weight. I often feel sad thinking that I have only lost 19 pounds since my surgery on January 21st. It has taken me almost 2 months to lose not even a full 20 pounds, a couple years ago I lost 20 pounds in 2 months just by watching what I ate and exercising. Now I exercise my butt off, watch calorie intake, and watch my portions, just to lose the same amount of weight, I don't see what the big difference is. I need some positive feedback from all of you that have struggled or perhaps some pointers. Thanks.

[skinnyhereicome 41]

By the way I am 5 foot 2

30 yrs.old

Weight on surgery day 228 lbs.

Weight today 209 lbs.

[babykins529 189]

Damn, 41 pounds is amazing! My stats are just like yours, but my loss is 23 pounds. I'll take what I can get lol! At Skinny: You are doing all the right things. Just keep on it. In time, it will happen. Like a light switch one day. Don't compare your prior weight loss experiences with this one, it will obviously just bring you down and confuse you. You need positive encouragement, not negative. You aren't the only one struggling, trust me.

[Mimi1980 27]

I've only lost 17 lbs since surgery on 1/23 (31 lbs since pre-op diet/49 lbs overall). I'm reeeeeally struggling. I was filled with 4cc during surgery and because of some bowel issues, Water retention (which caused me to itch nonstop) and bloating which caused made it impossible for me to take my medication, my surgeon removed about 3.5 cc two weeks post op. Since then I've been hungry as hell. My food choices are bad, not terrible, but bad. I'm making way better choices than before but I know I'm not on the right track. The only thing that has kept the pounds off is exercising 50 minutes per day and drinking a lot of Water.< /p>

I had a 2cc fill 2 weeks ago and I go back for another one on April 3.

Help! If anyone has been where I am now, please tell me how you were able to get back on track.

[Mimi1980 27]

Damn' date=' 41 pounds is amazing! My stats are just like yours, but my loss is 23 pounds. I'll take what I can get lol! At Skinny: You are doing all the right things. Just keep on it. In time, it will happen. Like a light switch one day. Don't compare your prior weight loss experiences with this one, it will obviously just bring you down and confuse you. You need positive encouragement, not negative. You aren't the only one struggling, trust me.[/quote']

23 lbs is awesome!

[Mimi1980 27]

Thought I would share...

Pre-op Weight: 276

Surgery Date: 1/29/13

First fill: 3/5/13; currently @4cc (10cc band)

Total Weight Lost to Date: 41 lbs!

Feeling pretty good! Its amazing how much better I feel and I'm wearing clothes I haven't fit into for almost 2 years. I can't imagine what it will be like after the next 40!

Your progress is amazing! 41 pounds!

[Hip2bFITT 16]

Yes, my doctors were very pleased too... I go back on the 19th for an adjustment but I'm not 100% sure I'll need one. I wake up hungry but not STARVING...I eat Breakfast around 6:40-6:45 and by noon on most days I'm pretty hungry. dinner is usually around 6 and I'm usually not too hungry then but of course i eat. It really surprises me that i'm not supposed to snack even on healthy Snacks. Right now I would really love to have a snack but I'm honestly NOT hungry....So I may be at the sweet spot?

[babykins529 189]

23 lbs is awesome!

Thank you Mimi.

[skinnyhereicome 41]

Babykins529: Thank you so much you made me feel so much better when I read this. I am happy to say that over the last few days I have lost a few more. I am down 21 lbs. YAY!!! Finally over the 20 lbs. hump. I just need the extra encouragement every now and again. Thanks again. :-)

[babykins529 189]

Babykins529: Thank you so much you made me feel so much better when I read this. I am happy to say that over the last few days I have lost a few more. I am down 21 lbs. YAY!!! Finally over the 20 lbs. hump. I just need the extra encouragement every now and again. Thanks again. :-)

Of course! We all need some extra encouragement every once in a while. I'm glad we have this forum. There is always someone who knows what you're going through. I'm happy to hear about your continued weightloss. I'm bad and weigh every morning. But I know if I gain a pound or two, I will lose it soon. I fluctuate easily. Depending on how much salt I consume or how much Water I drink or even if I've had a BM that day lol! My clothes are getting bigger and my spirits are getting higher and thats all I truely care about. Keep that chin up girl!

[Hip2bFITT 16]

I'm stuck in the rut of weighing every day too...I know I need to stop but every morning I use the bathroom and weigh before I go have breakfast...lol

[chantelleb816 33]

I can honestly say I do not weigh myself or have the desire to. I get weighed when I go to the doctors and when I meet with my personal trainer that's it. I guess it helps me not feel discouraged by a number. So far since my surgery 1/24/13 I've lost 34 pounds.

[mz.jensen 7]

Help!!!

I need help not sure why or how this is happening to me but all I want to do is eat !! I eat but no where as near as before .its just I can eat more then what I thought ?? But the answer am asking is WHY??? Did my band stretch???;(

I was banded on 1/28/13 and my first fill was 3/1/13 my NP. Filled my band to 2 1/2 cc it wouldn't take any more ! Not sure why but that's how it went I was 256 starting and now I'm 229 I keep ranging from 231-227 lbs not sure why but it is what it is ;(..... So help anyone that might kno what I should do? Thank you ..

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[VEdwards 17]

Help!!!

I need help not sure why or how this is happening to me but all I want to do is eat !! I eat but no where as near as before .its just I can eat more then what I thought ?? But the answer am asking is WHY??? Did my band stretch???;(

I was banded on 1/28/13 and my first fill was 3/1/13 my NP. Filled my band to 2 1/2 cc it wouldn't take any more ! Not sure why but that's how it went I was 256 starting and now I'm 229 I keep ranging from 231-227 lbs not sure why but it is what it is ;(..... So help anyone that might kno what I should do? Thank you ..

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I kinda have the same problem. I've had 2 fills now and I'm still hungry... I get full faster and with less food, but then I'm hungry1-2 hrs later. My Dr said that it can take up to 8 fills before you hit the green zone. I'm hoping it doesn't take that long!!! And I keep losing and gaining the same 5lbs for the last 2 wks... If you feel like something is wrong, call your Dr! Good luck!!!

[Hip2bFITT 16]

I kinda have the same problem. I've had 2 fills now and I'm still hungry... I get full faster and with less food, but then I'm hungry1-2 hrs later. My Dr said that it can take up to 8 fills before you hit the green zone. I'm hoping it doesn't take that long!!! And I keep losing and gaining the same 5lbs for the last 2 wks... If you feel like something is wrong, call your Dr! Good luck!!!

Are you eating at least 3 oz of Protein first and not drinking 20 min before and after meals?