Any other September 2013 bandsters?

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

only your dr can tell you if your band has slipped..as 5.0 said, who knows why...sometimes it just happens and sometimes a patients compliance...all i know is if you have pain, go to the dr.....if you are still having pain, keep going back and tell them or go somewhere else.

any WLS is major....pain will happen...our bodies must heal...my port was sore/tender for about a month...and in reading some posts, just because we can eat (more than is recommended we do as per our doctors) does not mean we should....and we all have choices in picking some foods over better choices...

its a day in and day out process...dont expect any WLS to do the magic cure..

we gotta help it along....and yes i can say this as i was 336 and as wide as i am tall when i started 18 months ago...

[GeorgiaRN 36]

Carolinagirl - may I ask where you are now with your weight loss? And how you progressed over the months...like a month out, 3 months out etc? Thanks in advance!

[NewMeDebbie 196]

I'm struggling over here...I'm fairly certain I haven't gained. But I'm hungrier more and more. I had my first fill early November - I think it was the 6th. I only got .5cc's in my 10 cc band. I get another fill December 18th and it can't come soon enough! I know I'm not doing all I can be doing by not making the right choices

It's been hard with the holidays and with being able to eat most anything. Really hoping to get more motivated with my next fill. How much do you all have in your bands now? Are you losing more with each fill? Noticing differences? Need some motivation and good fill stories with good results! Please

I'm feeling the EXACT same way! My fill is 12/19 - day after yours. I'm not gaining but not losing either! It is so discouraging...

I've been walking around the parking lot at work during my lunch time (30 minutes). it averages to almost 2 miles. I find I'm too tired at night after working all day to exercise and I'm just not a morning person so this seems to be the best bet for me...

BUT, I still don't have a handle on food choices all the time. Baklava got me this week!

Edited December 11, 2013 by NewMeDebbie

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

Carolinagirl - may I ask where you are now with your weight loss? And how you progressed over the months...like a month out, 3 months out etc? Thanks in advance!

hey GA

i am 18 months post op and down 150 pounds..

went from size 30 pants to a 14 now..

lost steadily monthly...focused totally on what my dr told me to do

for best results......eat Protein, veggies. fruit....and i tweeked it to include no rice, bread, Pasta, potatoes...by my own choosing....and def let the band tell me when enough is enough...and to always stop at 1 cup or 1 1/2 period....and lets not forget exercise......and this is where i am today...

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,722]

sorry it posted 2x

Edited December 12, 2013 by ☠carolinagirl☠

[NewMeDebbie 196]

do you think the /plication helped? or do you think the lap band would have been enough?

[NewMeDebbie 196]

New post on snacking...

http://www.debbieposton.com/snacking-not-required/

input please...

[NewMeDebbie 196]

Where is my group? Is everyone doing ok? Ready for your next fill? Struggling with the holidays?

[GeorgiaRN 36]

My second fill on Wednesday. Have had an official weight since November 6th but I weigh daily at home (or every other day) and I think I have had a little weight loss since I received .5cc added to my band. Hoping for more and hope to want less food. We shall see! I know I'm responsible for this tool I have and love so I am trying to better with my food and only eat or drink when I'm truly hungry. Just got to start exercising!!

[GeorgiaRN 36]

Wow I should have read that post before I sent it - so many mistakes lol.

[PuraVida37 715]

My chest pain has gone away quite a bit (occasionally feel it), but now I have a cold! I just can't catch a break!! I have an appt tomorrow. I am going to ask for an unfill. I have zero appetite and have to force myself to eat and drink. Def. too tight. I'd rather err on the side of eating too much than not enough.

I'm losing weight quickly. It was so cool at first, but now I'm scared I'm going to end up with damage of some sort. I've lost 60+ lbs in 4.5 months. What do you think? Too fast?

[NewMeDebbie 196]

I would be happy with any real weight loss! It seems some people lose that much especially because you have been very cautious about following the rules. Being sick probably sucks...try stage one again...soups and Protein Shakes until you feel better. Of course, its always good to ask your doctor tho...

I hope you get better soon

[GeorgiaRN 36]

Wow! That's fast and a lot of weight loss. I'm 2.5 months out and only down - rough estimate - 25 pounds. Hoping to see an increase in weight loss after my next fill. I also plan on starting to exercise.

[carrie.0508 136]

Just checking in. Down 45 pounds since surgery date. Things are going good. Pain that I had is getting better another fill scheduled for January although I don't know that I need it honestly.

[GeorgiaRN 36]

Hi Carrie! Aren't you from middle ga as well? 45 pounds is great! What are you doing right? Definitely could use some ideas, motivation etc.