Hey buddies I am 11/19 down 23lbs. And messing up a bit this holiday season. How are u all doing?

I don't regret any decision in my life because at the end I will make it work

Banded ten weeks ago tomorrow! Down 44 lbs. I love my new way of life! No regrets!

I am actually going For an unfill today everything is getting stuck. Now i have a sitting job so unless i go to the gym I'm not loosing. We must move to loose .

I don't regret any decision in my life because at the end I will make it work

Had a dr appt today so got an "official" weigh in. 11 lbs this month / 33 total!! Excited but know if I want to continue to lose I need to add some exercise

I will be 7 weeks on Thursday. I had my first fill on Wednesday. 4cc in a 14cc band. Up until last night I felt nothing and I don't think I have any restriction. However, last night I had a handful of chips right before I went to bed. I was way below my calorie intake so I didn't think it was a big deal. Well, I couldn't fall asleep cause it was like they were just sitting in the back of my throat and my chest was uncomfortable. I felt fine today but I am wondering if that is what restriction feels like.

I was banded 11/30, I haven't lost as much as I would like.. I'm at 13 lbs down since surgery, but I can see it in mirror & in some clothes- but not scale

I will be 7 weeks on Thursday. I had my first fill on Wednesday. 4cc in a 14cc band. Up until last night I felt nothing and I don't think I have any restriction. However, last night I had a handful of chips right before I went to bed. I was way below my calorie intake so I didn't think it was a big deal. Well, I couldn't fall asleep cause it was like they were just sitting in the back of my throat and my chest was uncomfortable. I felt fine today but I am wondering if that is what restriction feels like.

I have the same question, is this what restriction feels like?

I don't know what restrictions feel like either. Haven't had a fill yet and won't get one this month. I need to lose less than four pounds a month for my doctor to give a fill. Not complaining though. The scale this morning said 200.6 so I am down over 40 pounds since I started my pre-op diet the end of October!

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The only restriction I have is me just stopping when I think I've had enough. Trying to venture out a bit and eat different things. I've lost 45 lbs in 10 weeks and know that it will slow down now. I only planned on losing 20 more but WTH I will just see how it goes. Should go back to doctor soon but ben too busy. I feel great and pleased with my plication and band. Good luck to us all!

Banded 11/12, pre op 243, day of surgery 233 and currently 196... I don't think its fair to say that ppl who have lost more than 30 are always including pre op, I'm down 37 pounds from surgery bc I do everything like I'm supposed to!

Banded 11/12' date=' pre op 243, day of surgery 233 and currently 196... I don't think its fair to say that ppl who have lost more than 30 are always including pre op, I'm down 37 pounds from surgery bc I do everything like I'm supposed to![/quote']

I think it is fantastic you have lost so much weight. But just so you know, I have done everything like I was supposed to, also and have not lost that kind of weight. We all lose differently. As long as we're losing anything then we are doing what we're supposed to.

Banded 11/12' date=' pre op 243, day of surgery 233 and currently 196... I don't think its fair to say that ppl who have lost more than 30 are always including pre op, I'm down 37 pounds from surgery bc I do everything like I'm supposed to![/quote']

I am proud of the weight I have lost....whether it is pre-op or post-op. I worked hard during pre-op....probably harder during that phase than after I had my band on November 6th. I am proud to say that I have lost over 40 pounds....including my pre-op weight lost!

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I am proud of the weight I have lost....whether it is pre-op or post-op. I worked hard during pre-op....probably harder during that phase than after I had my band on November 6th. I am proud to say that I have lost over 40 pounds....including my pre-op weight lost!

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Agreed! This is hard ( bandster hell as some call it) but learning what to eat, when to eat it, and how much of it I could eat was all pre op. To go from say, 3,500 calories per day (some days WAY more) to 1,500 was a huge change and very hard. Way harder than going from 1,500 to 1,200.

Oh Im totally not trying to take away any hard work that everyone has done, I do think this process has been difficult and I completely agree that everyone loses differently. I just didn't like feeling like my success was being down played, congrats on the weight loss, its awesome no matter the number!

I am 9 weeks post op and down 28 without pre op i never had one needs less to say I have violated few times And haven't been to the gym past 2 weeks due to flu in the family I know i could be down more however 3.1lbs a week is a great slow way to loose weight we are here to be inspired and motivated not being jelly of who lost how much. I am proud for each and every one knowing how hard it's been. For me besides weight loss biggest success is quitting smoking therefore I am more proud of my self than ever before.

I don't regret any decision in my life because at the end I will make it work

Hello I was banded nov 7th and have lost 36 pounds and have had two fills. One thing I have learned is this: the lap band experience is completely individualized. Everyone is different. I said goodbye to pasta, soda, sweets and chocolate for good. My appetite is down considerably by watching carbs and increasing protein. Your weight loss is a culmination of many things...the band is just an assistive device. I had to learn to get right in my head before I ever started this journey and I live by the following rule that someone wrote on this site. "Nothing tastes as good as skinny will feel". Good luck!!!!