Surgery Scheduled for March

[phxgirl 16]

Hi Everyone I've been on vacation for a while. Maintained my weight and lost a couple of lbs. on vacation. The best thing was that on this vacation, I fit so much better in the airplane seats and could buckle my seat belt with no effort! Two years ago when I went to Hawaii, I hid my seat belt area because I was too embarrassed that it didn't fit around me and buckle. It's these tiny victories that make you so excited!

Going for my 3rd fill on Monday and hoping that I get some restriction. I haven't had much of anything yet. I know that I also have to get back into the gym. Being a teacher and being on summer break has caused me to be a little lazier and slack in the exercise department. Now that I'm done with vacation, routine will be starting

Love reading everyone's posts. I'm learning so much from all of you!

[aufan 69]

So I had my 3rd fill on 6/27 and that first weekend I didn't think I had much restriction but now I certainly do!! Yay!! I guess the restriction took a couple of days to really feel it. Now I feel satisfied. Can I eat yes but I don't feel the need to eat for at least four hours. Today I stayed busy and only ate a handful of cashews until 4. I drank a lot and I can really see the importance in that now.

Hoping for some better weight loss this month!! Last month I lost 2 lbs but I weighed in the afternoon when all the other weigh-ins were in the morning.

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[Jenny Hinson Dodson 13]

So I am officially losing weight were people are starting to see the difference and now I am falling apart. I think I am at the point where I need to kick my own but into learning not to wait until I am hungry to eat and eat smaller bites. I have the hardest time with this. I had to start taking Biotin to help because I am not getting enough Protein and my hair is falling out. Good thing I have tons of it. I feel better in my own body but seem to be feeling run down as I cant seem to get enough protein. Any suggestions for easy protein other than Protein Shakes?

[dazzlingone 58]

So I am officially losing weight were people are starting to see the difference and now I am falling apart. I think I am at the point where I need to kick my own but into learning not to wait until I am hungry to eat and eat smaller bites. I have the hardest time with this. I had to start taking Biotin to help because I am not getting enough Protein and my hair is falling out. Good thing I have tons of it. I feel better in my own body but seem to be feeling run down as I cant seem to get enough Protein. Any suggestions for easy protein other than protein shakes?

Have you tried nuts, Peanut Butter? I like tilapia and tuna

[Jenny Hinson Dodson 13]

Have you tried nuts, Peanut Butter? I like tilapia and tuna

Sorry about my rant yesterday I was so frustrated. I am enjoying losing weight but having a hard time with the consequences. I started taking Biotin I hear that it really helps. We will see. I have just started with peanut butter as it goes down easier than I thought, I think this will be a new staple for me. The tilapia my husband made this week stayed down for the most part. I have a hard time with nuts because I eat too many and do not chew enough. It is such a learning process.

Thanks for the input.

[jacqs 42]

I understand where you're at!

I've had a lot of stuck episodes lately even though nothing has changed as far as fills or what I'm eating. I find that I'm "tighter" in the morning so I still stick to a Protein shake in the AM but I'll blend it with Peanut Butter to get the extra Protein and better flavor.

And as long as I don't let myself get too hungry, I'm ok. Just have to eat so darn slow. And over a long period of time, like an hour to finish a salad with grilled chicken.

My weight loss has definitely slowed down which feels frustrating until I look at pictures of myself from January and happily don't recognize that fat face!

Hang in there March Bandsters!

[emidastwin 22]

Morning all, been too long since I have been on. Super crazy month in July with road trips or camping at least 3 days out of every week. Had my second fill on July 21st but only .25 cc. I felt I needed one since I really feel no restriction right now and the head hunger was getting really bad. Seems that the weight loss has also kicked in the menopause symptoms big time. Having terrible hot flashes both day and night. But--have not let any of that stop me from really work on this new lifestyle. Because I am a teacher I am on "vacation" and so have the extra time to really exercise(which I have always hated) Start each morning with either a 30-45 minute walk/ jog or run(an unbelieveable event for the old me). My energy level is great and my stamina is so much better. Treated myself to some new dresses last week when a friend talked me in to trying on two smaller sizes which I thought would never fit--bought them both(on sale CJBanks for 9.99) Helped to see that change since I was a bit frustrated that the scale was not moving all that much and I have been working so hard. Have found that the fitbit keeps me moving and motivated also- if I don't have my 10,000 steps in before bed I run in place till I get them. Stay strong March bandsters!!!

[SueBee01 630]

I understand where you're at!

I've had a lot of stuck episodes lately even though nothing has changed as far as fills or what I'm eating. I find that I'm "tighter" in the morning so I still stick to a Protein shake in the AM but I'll blend it with Peanut Butter to get the extra Protein and better flavor.

And as long as I don't let myself get too hungry' date=' I'm ok. Just have to eat so darn slow. And over a long period of time, like an hour to finish a salad with grilled chicken.

My weight loss has definitely slowed down which feels frustrating until I look at pictures of myself from January and happily don't recognize that fat face!

Hang in there March Bandsters![/quote']

Try eating differently. You certainly don't want to eat like this the rest of your life.

I didn't eat any salad for the first year because, it is just filler. Not enough nutrition for the substance you are eating. Try chicken and green Beans or broccoli instead. Find things that when you eat them, they stick with you. Also, I would never be so tight that I can't eat my Breakfast. You can't do that the rest of your life either. I only drank Protein drinks the first couple months when you are learning how the band works. The longer you stay on Protein Drinks the less "normal" of a life eating you will have.

The only reason I say these things is because it worked for me. May not for others, but want people to know things do work when you eat real food. I lost 165 pounds in 14 months. Eating real food and exercising every day. One fill, 2ccs.

Experiment with food, not fills!

[Jenny Hinson Dodson 13]

Hey there everyone!!! Hope all you March Banders are doing well. I am getting closer and closer to my goal but with the rain that came into my area recently I am suffering so bad. All the sinus drainage is making me unable to keep much down. Anyone else dealing with this??? Any suggestions? I have tried fruit juice like orange and pineapple because I was told the acid would help break it down and warm coffee neither did much. Any suggestions would be great.

Thanks,

Jenny

[SaraWalk 30]

March Bandsters!!! How is everyone doing?? I am not exactly were I thought i would be, I am pretty sure i need a fill, and hope to get one soon. But it is happening very slowly! I like to see it goin down instead of up Hope everyone is feeling good and has enjoyed their summer!

[newbeebee 23]

Started at 235 - at 189 lbs now - slow and steady seems to be the way. I am fine with that, as I can really eat almost anything in the small portion size - so I like that. I am going to go for a small fill and hoping to get longer time before I get the hunger pains. Hope everyone is puffing along the road to health and happiness

[SnapIGotThis 44]

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[Karina150 34]

Just checking in with my fellow March 2013 Banders and wondering how everyone is doing 2 years later.....

[parisshel 1,892]

@Karina150: How cool of you to check in. You've done great! How are you feeling?

I've had complications with my band, sadly, so I'm not a success story in that I'm not at my goal. But I am pleased with the weight I did lose before my complications set in. I'm now a "traditional dieter" just making sure my lost weight stays lost, but that's ok. I'm not looking to ever revise--that's certain--and will have to take the rest of my weight off the old-fashioned way. Too bad, because when my band worked, it was AMAZING!

Anxious to hear from the rest of this cohort.