We did it!!!

December 2012 was our time … jumping from pre-op to post-op …

here's to the new friends we've made and to the continued success we'll share in 2013!

Let's keep in touch, share our journeys, swap some recipes, and high-5 our pics as they leap from before to afters!

So I was banded 12/19 I am down 26 pounds. 10 more pounds and I will be under the 200 mark I can not wait :-) I had my first fill yesterday they numbed it and then did the fill felt only a slight prick from the numbing. My band is at 3ccs now. I have been using my fitbit and working out. My eye is on the goal and this is getting exciting :-)

errikadb how many calories are you eating a day? You are doing awesome! I saw my doctor and she asked me what I wanted' date=' or needed and I told her that I don't feel any restriction so she gave me 2cc and said I can come back in two weeks for another 2cc. I told her I was walking up hills for 1 hour and alternating riding my bike for 2 hours and she said I need to do more strength training. I need to incorporate that into my schedule too. Trying to focus on the protein and water..that in itself is a big job. I'm glad all the December bandsters are starting to report in on how they're doing. I just got over that terrible flu and I'm glad I didn't have any restriction because the doctor gave me three different pills to take and I don't think I would of been able to take them if I was restricted.[/quote']

Thank you! It depends on the day. I try to stay around 1200. It depends on my stress level too. I have eaten anywhere from 400-1900 in one day.1900 is still only half of what I used to eat, so I don't worry about it too much as long as its not an every day thing. I do a lot of walking and I go down stairs a lot. I'm a nursing director for a very busy unit, so I get my activity in big time. I do tend to eat more calories on the really stressful days, probably because I can't seem to get my water in on those days. The days I get my water in, I eat a lot less.

My journey began in Oct. 2012 (banded Dec. 19th). Since then I have last 40 pounds. I will celebrate after this next ten pounds because not only will I be at 50 pounds loss but I will be out of the 300s. I am motivating myself to see that goal like never before. Six months ago I would have said it was a lost cause. But now I am more thrilled than ever. I changed my picture today to this pic I found on Bandster's blog. CHANGE! I can see it happening now. I am excited not only for me but for all of us. WE can do this!

I am so happy for you! Girl, I can totally relate to how you feel. I have been fighting to lose these last 15 lbs if my 300 lb zone. Not gonna lie, I'm frustrated because i have gained and feel like my body is saying, naw lets stay here a little while longer!! Lol, seriously keep up the good work and remain motivated!!

Current pre-op wt 344 down 314.4

I am so happy for you! Girl' date=' I can totally relate to how you feel. I have been fighting to lose these last 15 lbs if my 300 lb zone. Not gonna lie, I'm frustrated because i have gained and feel like my body is saying, naw lets stay here a little while longer!! Lol, seriously keep up the good work and remain motivated!!

Current pre-op wt 344 down 314.4[/quote']

I had gained but I "shocked" my system into losing by doing a day of liquids. I just tried it not expecting anything but it worked and I am back on track. I know I don't have the best eating habits and I sometimes eat more than I should but I am not going to beat myself up. That saying that old habits die hard is so true. I try to keep busy and exercise but that doesn't always happen. I started parking in the back of the parking lot at work and adjusted my eating times. It's amazing how not eating dinner after 8 changed my tiredness and hunger levels. I am starting to rant but I read everyone's post on here like I am addicted to your stories. LOL

errikadb how many calories are you eating a day? You are doing awesome! I saw my doctor and she asked me what I wanted, or needed and I told her that I don't feel any restriction so she gave me 2cc and said I can come back in two weeks for another 2cc. I told her I was walking up hills for 1 hour and alternating riding my bike for 2 hours and she said I need to do more strength training. I need to incorporate that into my schedule too. Trying to focus on the protein and water..that in itself is a big job. I'm glad all the December bandsters are starting to report in on how they're doing. I just got over that terrible flu and I'm glad I didn't have any restriction because the doctor gave me three different pills to take and I don't think I would of been able to take them if I was restricted.

i'm eating 1200 and a little under for calories. believe it last night i sipped on water most of the night and was not hungry at all. so i think that will be a bit of a ticket for me. i'm walking 3 to 4 times a week, but could do it everyday and should be walking everyday. not minding the snow

I had gained but I "shocked" my system into losing by doing a day of liquids. I just tried it not expecting anything but it worked and I am back on track. I know I don't have the best eating habits and I sometimes eat more than I should but I am not going to beat myself up. That saying that old habits die hard is so true. I try to keep busy and exercise but that doesn't always happen. I started parking in the back of the parking lot at work and adjusted my eating times. It's amazing how not eating dinner after 8 changed my tiredness and hunger levels. I am starting to rant but I read everyone's post on here like I am addicted to your stories. LOL

that seems like i good idea to do if you fall off the band wagon. i have a habit of beating myself up to for stuff. not good. and as i said, i try to get some walking in too, but i'd like to everyday. i've only been doing 3 to 4 days a week. not minding the snow. i have also learned to park far away from building and shopping doors

I know how you fill banded 12/19 and no fill yet either

hey just saw your message. i hope you get your fill soon if you haven't gotten it yet. i guess it depends on the surgeon. i thought i was going to go nuts with out a fill. i had a small one, but not too much of a restriction. a 1cc fill. hoping for a little more on the next visit. take care

hey just saw your message. i hope you get your fill soon if you haven't gotten it yet. i guess it depends on the surgeon. i thought i was going to go nuts with out a fill. i had a small one' date=' but not too much of a restriction. a 1cc fill. hoping for a little more on the next visit. take care [/quote']

I am right their to no fill banded 12/19 this monday I see my Dr

I had gained but I "shocked" my system into losing by doing a day of liquids. I just tried it not expecting anything but it worked and I am back on track. I know I don't have the best eating habits and I sometimes eat more than I should but I am not going to beat myself up. That saying that old habits die hard is so true. I try to keep busy and exercise but that doesn't always happen. I started parking in the back of the parking lot at work and adjusted my eating times. It's amazing how not eating dinner after 8 changed my tiredness and hunger levels. I am starting to rant but I read everyone's post on here like I am addicted to your stories. LOL

No ranting!! I enjoyed reading your responses!!

Current pre-op wt 344 down 314.4

At Dr for first fill banded 12/19 so happy 33 pounds down after banded 43 total I feel on top of the world

At Dr for first fill banded 12/19 so happy 33 pounds down after banded 43 total I feel on top of the world

At Dr for first fill banded 12/19 so happy 33 pounds down after banded 43 total I feel on top of the world

i am happy for you too. yippee. finally. sometimes it just seems like things take so long as i had to wait 6 mos just to have my surgery. it was miserable.

Well, I fired my dr. office today. A years worth of fills came with the package...so that does suck. The P.A. and nutritionist are rude, negligent, do not use gloves for doing fills, etc. I will not be going back there. They say the dr who did my surgery may see me at his regular office. I will have my husband call and see what they say tomorrow as I have no intention of dealing with them anymore. I have a nurse friend who works at the hospital accessing ports who says she can do it for me no problem if i get the supplies so that is an option...I am completely capable of doing this myself BUT i am too big of a baby I think lol. Does anyone know how to find a new dr to do fills if I end up firing the surgeon as well. I have LOVED my surgeon up to this point, but just in case.

Hey my sweet stop / Green zone has well and truly been found with my second fill which I had on Saturday ...

I now have a 4.25ml in a 10 ml band so hope this feeling latest lol

I have reached 200 lb now so have 50 lb left to lose I can't wait to hit the 150 lb make

I got banded 8th December 2012

Well' date=' I fired my dr. office today. A years worth of fills came with the package...so that does suck. The P.A. and nutritionist are rude, negligent, do not use gloves for doing fills, etc. I will not be going back there. They say the dr who did my surgery may see me at his regular office. I will have my husband call and see what they say tomorrow as I have no intention of dealing with them anymore. I have a nurse friend who works at the hospital accessing ports who says she can do it for me no problem if i get the supplies so that is an option...I am completely capable of doing this myself BUT i am too big of a baby I think lol. Does anyone know how to find a new dr to do fills if I end up firing the surgeon as well. I have LOVED my surgeon up to this point, but just in case.[/quote']

Instead of firing the physician, why not let him know what the problem is? Then, just opt to see him only instead of the PA or Nutritionist. If you liked him that much, one bad experience, that wasn't even him personally, shouldn't keep you from getting the care you need or having someone who is qualified to do your fills. Your insurance has already approved you for that physician and if the worst thing the PA did was not wear gloves, remind them to. Sometimes in the healthcare field people get used to doing things a certain way and sometimes just need a friendly reminder that it is wrong and not best practice. Don't cause yourself extra pain for something that can be resolved.