I know it's early, but wondering if there's any one else getting ready to get banded in September? I have one more Ins required weigh in Aug 19 then my paperwork gets submitted for approval!

I was already told I'm on the schedule for September 27! Fingers crossed!

Im getting you confused with someone else - sorry. When was your surgery? Sounds like you are doing really well - wish I could say the same lol. I mean, I am but I'm not. I have a 10 cc band with one fill of only .5cc and surgery was September 26th. Anyway, good job!

After my second fill I can definitely understand how the band works now. Things are way different than before. Had my first real stuck episode today and now I have a whole new understanding of the old saying "never bite off more than you can chew." I am finally down 40 but need motivation towards getting things moving. These joints just hurt too much still post workout. My mind is more capable than my body I think when it comes to exercise so when I do work out I push to hard then burn myself out. Need to find some balance and time cause I'm learning quickly that diet alone will not make me lose weight. I'm still eating right but Sweet Tea has gotten the best of me. I've slowed way down on my protein intake too so I've got to get back on that again. I'm staying around 70 grams but need to get back to my 120 range.

Georgia, I know a second fill will bring you much happiness. Just hang tight and survive till it happens. Carrie, so happy for you. You're doing great and have come a long from where started. Seems like you've settled in to band life quite well. Vida, glad you're doing better. Had us worried there for a bit. Sorry to hear you're sick though. Hopefully once the cold passes you will be better than before. Take it easy and keep us updated. Debbie, thank you for you blogs. Read and love every one of them. So proud of our September team!

Im getting you confused with someone else - sorry. When was your surgery? Sounds like you are doing really well - wish I could say the same lol. I mean, I am but I'm not. I have a 10 cc band with one fill of only .5cc and surgery was September 26th. Anyway, good job!

I had my surgery on September 27th. I have an 11cc band and have 3.5 cc in it. I stay full for 5-6 hours usually.

Maybe I'm just doing things all wrong. High hopes for second fill. Got to get myself moving - that will help tremendously. Good job everyone! Looking forward to the day I say I'm down 40!!

I don't think you are doing anything wrong!!! Everyone loses at a different pace.

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.

Nope I am from Wyoming. Not doing anything special I don't think. I only eat 1/2 a cup when I am hungry which is maybe twice a day and do a protein shake once a day. I need to get back into the gym though.

That's awesome Carrie! I still get hungry between meals. I'm hoping my fill on Thursday will help with that but I'm doing better with the snacking between meals and I've been walking 2 miles a day....but got up to 3 miles yesterday! Going to see if I can do that again today...

Maybe I'm just doing things all wrong. High hopes for second fill. Got to get myself moving - that will help tremendously. Good job everyone! Looking forward to the day I say I'm down 40!!

Do you have a support group to go to? I went to my 1st one last week and it really did help. My patient advocate gave me some very good advice and it really does seem to be helping...

But that's why we are here also...to help support each other! Remember, you chose to get the band so you've already done the best thing to help you get healthy, the rest takes patience.... I'm telling this to myself as much as to you...hehe

Georgia, I know a second fill will bring you much happiness. Just hang tight and survive till it happens. Carrie, so happy for you. You're doing great and have come a long from where started. Seems like you've settled in to band life quite well. Vida, glad you're doing better. Had us worried there for a bit. Sorry to hear you're sick though. Hopefully once the cold passes you will be better than before. Take it easy and keep us updated. Debbie, thank you for you blogs. Read and love every one of them. So proud of our September team!

Sorry there's not more on my blog yet but I've been kinda disappointed with my progress so I have little to write. I only want to write stuff that helps inspire people you know??

Update: Lost 2.4 lbs in 1 week

check out my blog post about the change http://www.debbieposton.com/better-protein-choices-no-sliders/

what are your thoughts??

I am just back from the doc's with another 1cc unfill. I don't understand why he was hesitant to unfill me--I have ZERO hunger and I have to force myself to drink. Then he was like "shall we take it all out?" and I was like "No, just a little! i don't want to gain back anything." So odd why he would offer to take it all when I just wanted a little relief. So we'll see how this goes. It's the same amount I was banded with, so if I end up in bandster hell, that's ok with me as long as I get to eat something again. I have really been struggling to eat anything.

I also went to my family doc's today and she did a throat culture and and gave me antibiotics for a sinus infection. Bleh!!!

I am just back from the doc's with another 1cc unfill. I don't understand why he was hesitant to unfill me--I have ZERO hunger and I have to force myself to drink. Then he was like "shall we take it all out?" and I was like "No, just a little! i don't want to gain back anything." So odd why he would offer to take it all when I just wanted a little relief. So we'll see how this goes. It's the same amount I was banded with, so if I end up in bandster hell, that's ok with me as long as I get to eat something again. I have really been struggling to eat anything.

I also went to my family doc's today and she did a throat culture and and gave me antibiotics for a sinus infection. Bleh!!!

Hope you get better soon! We are all in your corner

Oh wow, what a difference a couple days makes!! I feel SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much better!!! It turns out I had strep along with my sinus infection. Yuck! Today I am so much better and ready to greet the holidays head on!!

Anyone doing anything good? My family is coming to visit. My gift to my sister is going to see a Broadway show. I get a full 2 weeks off school. I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!

Went to a Vegas Show at the Venetian Wed night...Rock of Ages. It was good..really fun to watch them poke fun at the 80's.

Going to Six Flags Magic Mnt on the 26th with the boyfriend after spending quality Christmas time with my kids and grandkids Christmas day! So looking forward to it all. I too am on vacation after today until the 30th!

Had my 3rd fill yesterday and found out I had almost no restriction...no wonder I wasn't getting anywhere...

read about it here... http://www.debbieposton.com/3rd-fill-in-my-lap-band/

It includes my doctor's reasoning behind why we need multiple fills.

Let me know what you think

Oh wow, what a difference a couple days makes!! I feel SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much better!!! It turns out I had strep along with my sinus infection. Yuck! Today I am so much better and ready to greet the holidays head on!!

Anyone doing anything good? My family is coming to visit. My gift to my sister is going to see a Broadway show. I get a full 2 weeks off school. I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!

Glad you are feeling better!!!