Hi fellow August Bandits!!! How's everyone doing?? I think we're the only ones who haven't posted updates for September!!!

Hi all,

I was banded August 17th. I have lost 27-28 pounds and will get my first fill at my next appointment, on Tuesday the 26th. My weight loss has really slowed down. I only lost 2 pounds the last two weeks and maybe 1 pound these past two weeks. I know I need to exercise more and plan to start up again. Too much change in routine and away from my treadmill. How is everyone else doing with weight loss?

I have lost 20 pounds (don't know how to change my ticker, and don't have time to figure it out!). I have gained back 2 pounds since I started solids. I need a fill! I am SO hungry, and I could eat a whole lot more than what I am!!

I have lost 17 pounds so far. I would have liked to lose more. I was banded on August 23rd. I have my follow up and fill on Tueseday 26th. I also don't know how to change my ticker either. I am so hungry sometimes and am still getting used to the difference in hunger and pain sensations.

It's going slowly for me 7 pounds so far. While trying not to get discouraged, I've decided to focus on getting my Water in and exercise time. I'm wondering if solid food will allow me to get enough Protein in at one time to have the slooooow release until the next time to eat? Right now, I get hungry in about 3 hours.

Jo Ann

I have lost 20 lbs since surgery on Aug 28th, and eventho, i've havent really felt that hungry or felt like i needed to eat, my stomach is speaking outloud for me, especially at work!! kinda embarrassing.

Hi August banders, I had mine done on Aug, 21st and have lost almost 30lbs and have lots to go started at 350 can't wait for my first fill I am also hungrey. I will get my first fill on thursday the 28th. I do have to say I am a little nervous about it, but ready....

Hi Everyone,

Banded aug 31st. Getting kinda discouraged. Still on mushies for another week and a half. I've only lost 17 lbs and seem stuck! Wasn't hungry for the longest time, but the old demons seem to be raising thier heads as of this weekend. I'm trying really hard to use some self control! Can't wait for 6 weeks and my first fill.

I was banded 8/24, and I am looking forward to my first fill in October. The weight is coming off so slowly, but it goes on pretty fast. I am doing the gain 2, loose 2 for the past 2 weeks. I am seeing loss of inches, so I guess that is something. I am working out, but only getting 30 minutes of exercise a day. Today I am adding a second workout shift to my routine; 30 minutes of walking on the track in the evenings.

Hi August Bandits... down 29lbs since being banded on 8/21.. weight loss has slowed down, sweet cravings have started up planning my1st fill for late october... want to be mentally prepared .... In control of cravings,exercise routine setup.. then me and BUDDY[ the band] will be ready to ATTACK ...

congratulations AUGUST BANDITS....LETS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK... WE CAN DO THIS ..ONE POUND AT A TIME..

WGT.ON 821...267

WGT.ON 921..238 YIPPEEEEE:clap2:

Hi all. I would like to join the August bandster club. I was banded on August 21st. Have only lost 10 lbs, but I'm not complaining. Anxiously awaiting my first fill on October 12th.

Hi Ginger, Welcome to the AUGUST BANDITS

I'm glad to find the August group... found September when I first joined; but I'm an August baby! I'm sooooooooooooooo hungry... but I get my first fill in two more days (actually in less than two days). Hopefully, that'll help w/ the hungries!

Walking, walking, more walking. Started to join curves, but that got just a bit boring. Any other suggestions?

I love my treadmill. I fast walk for 30-40 minutes and go about 2 miles. I try to do it first thing in the morning. I like this machine because I can set the speed, and incline. I have it at a 5 % incline out of 10% and start walking at about 2.5-2.8 mph for three minutes and then up it to 3mph for the rest of the time. This really does work for loosing weight.

H i everyone! I am doing good after my fill. The weight is comeing off slow so I think that when I go back Oct.6 that I will get a fill. My doc. said to eat 3 small meals per day but before my band I lost 50lb at 6 meals per day. I am up to 45min workout on the treadmill in the morning and 45min. at night. 2min. incline at 3.5-4.2 mph. and 2min. walk and run. I am know thinking about B12 tabs to get things going.

Well girls my name is Rita-Ann and I was banded on 8/11/06 by Dr. Abkin I lost 17 pounds at 2 week check going for my 6 week on thursday dont think I did nearly as good and I dont get a FULL feeling like I use. before solids. I will discuss a fill, I think I need my belt to be tighter. hehe like my pants havent been tight enough all these years. i couldnt wait for something to be looser now I want tighter what a kicker. my friend got banded the same day as me she is doing very well I think she is over 30 by now. yeah for her I told her about the site she looked at it but hasnt joined YET!

well nice meeting you.

chatt with you all very soon

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