Hi November bandsters!

Let's keep this going to support our efforts though out the wonderful we are soon to begin. Let's start with the date we are being banded and where?

Our weight and goal weight...

My date will be November 7

Dr. Aceves

I weighed myself this morning and I have gained!!! :faint:

Starting weight 225 (highest ever!!! )

Goal 150

10/26 Jdru (Jessica) 215/215/125 Dr. Hansen (Honorary Nov Bandster)

11/1 melany72 Dr. Hargroder

11/2 DeniseC (Denise) 226/219/130 Dr. Carbonell

11/2 prbrooksie 252/252/150 Dr. Malley

11/2 Kym828 (Kim) 278/278/175 Dr. Ortiz

11/2 pebbles4388 249/249/150

11/3 Jess333 (Jessica ("Lil" Red)) Dr. Ortiz

11/7 AngelaT (Angela) 225/225/150 Dr. Aceves

11/7 Jackye 225/225/150-45 Dr. Rumbaut

11/8 L8BloomR (Karen) goal: -105 Dr. Francis

11/8 dpingl goal: -92 Dr. Hoehn

11/8 niecyrenee goal: -232, down 8 Dr. Pitt

11/9 Keekahari (Kee) 280/245/175 Dr. Moazzez

11/10 FullofGRACE Dr. Curry

11/10 alix_1 (Alix) 222/222/140 Dr. Garza

11/13 swilborn (Sherrie) Size 22/???/140 Dr. Rodriquez

11/14 ahaizlip (Amy) goal: -129 Dr. Liu

11/17 Asmallerchick (Kelly) goal: -200 Dr. Aceves

11/20 Diana_G 234/234/145 Dr. Huacuz

11/20 Veggestyle 275/?/150 Dr. M

11/20 Laurba

11/21 Jess02 (Jess) Dr. Rumbaut

11/24 aussie_bandit 153kg/153kg/75kg

11/30 Inner_me (Chris) 350/350/200 Dr. Cahill

prbrooksie,

Hey, you need to give yourself a break. Its a BIG change to get this surgery. You are LEARNING right now. Learning how to eat, or not to eat, what you can and cannot eat. It has only been what, 3 months for us now? You took how many years to gain all the weight? You need to give yourself a chance to lose it also. I think what has helped me THE most if I feel like eating and I am not hungry, or want to eat cake or something, is exercising. Not necessarily going to the gym right now damnit! But do some crunches, or some walking on the treadmill, or my bike or whatever it is that you can do at home. I prefer the crunches, because it hurts after a while. If my tummy muscles are hurting, I DON'T eat until dinner time. This may not work for you, you just need to find something that does. I think I am at my sweet spot for right now. I CAN overeat on some things, but I can control it now, whereas presurgery, I couldn't control how much I ate. I think with this fill, it has gotten rid of my cravings, I used to be a chocoate and sugar aholic. Now I can say no to those things, even when everyone else is having it. I had my first fill and I couldn't eat anything solid, so I was way overfilled. The next time I had only .2cc removed. And now I feel perfect. For some of us, the amount of fill is the key. I think I am lucky that I got it in two fills or unfills. As I lose weight, I may need more, who knows. Another thing that helps me, as I was self pay, is I say to myself, "how much money did I spend on this darn band? $16,000? Wow, I am NOT eating that today!" And I don't. You WILL find little things that help you along. I think I have traded eating for exercising. Maybe I still have an addiction, I have just changed it to something healthier.

You are doing great. And you're 5'10"! I am only 5'6", and started out at 237. I didn't look all that bad for as much as I weighed, and you have 4 inches more! You will lose that weight, just keep trying. It will work.

Kristi

It has been awhile since I have had even a second to post. I am glad a lot of you are still here, and nice to see new ones as well. Everything with my band is going well. I have my 2nd fill tommorrow. I am not sure if I need it though, because sometimes, I have a hard time getting down even a packet of oatmeal, and then other times, WATCH OUT!! I will ask. Does anyone else have this problem? Sometimes it is tighter than others?

Thanks for the help.

Peace Out!

I'm finding that keeping 4 32 ounce bottles of water in my fridge helps. When I want to binge eat, I grab one of those and tell myself that if I still want something after I finish the bottle of water, then I must be hungry and I'll get something. Then I'm off somewhere with my water and have forgotten about food by the time I finish the bottle.

I'm trying hard to believe that theory that sometimes when we think we're hungry, we're really dehydrated. Sigh.

Hey Nov.bandsters...where are you???? Hope you are all well. I think if my scale is right I am down to 190...almost in the 180's:eek: :faint: I am rethinking getting a fillnext week... hmmmm.....

Hey Nov.bandsters...where are you???? Hope you are all well. I think if my scale is right I am down to 190...almost in the 180's:eek: :faint: I am rethinking getting a fillnext week... hmmmm.....

Hey Nov.bandsters...where are you???? Hope you are all well. I think if my scale is right I am down to 190...almost in the 180's:eek: :faint: I am rethinking getting a fillnext week... hmmmm.....

Way to go, Angela!!! :clap2: You are doing so well.... why do you need a fill? I think you should keep doing as you are, and save the fill for when you hit a long plateau or start getting so hungry you begin to overeat. That is my opinion, but what do I know?? I am not having such good luck with my band as you!!

You are doing great!! Are you doing as well emotionally....with all the other changes going on??? I'm pulling for you!!!

Karen

Alright Angela, You are doing so great. I can't wait to get into the 190's. Should be next month for me. And why do u need a fill?? It works ,finally something works for all of us. Some slower than others but at least we are going down and not up. Congatulations again , Take care, Kelley:scared:

Good going. Do you mind if I ask what your eating.. what anyone is eating. What does a daily food journal look like?

Misty

Good going. Do you mind if I ask what your eating.. what anyone is eating. What does a daily food journal look like?

Misty

if you scroll down the messages you will find that info... if you go to around feb. 3-6? you will find lists of what people eat

How did I miss that.. thanks!

I had a great 2 weeks after my 3rd fill...feeling super restriction. It's less now. And I'm not gaining or losing at the moment.

Wow Angela, I just checked out your my space and it is soooo cool. I loved the slide show and the dolphin page. You are so lucky you have lost so much so fast. I can't get down past 30 pounds. I am happy that I have lost weight but I keep going up and down threw the 220's. I already had a fill and it was real tight for awhile so I don't want to go get another for awhile. What do you suggest? I am exercising a lot and I have lost a lot in my thighs and my waist is starting to slim down. I just want to get to Onederland so bad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:think

BETSYJANE:

Thank's a lot for posting "how to tell.... is going to be a huge help for me!!!!! Great!!!!!! You made my day!!!!!!

Wow Angela, I just checked out your my space and it is soooo cool. I loved the slide show and the dolphin page. You are so lucky you have lost so much so fast. I can't get down past 30 pounds. I am happy that I have lost weight but I keep going up and down threw the 220's. I already had a fill and it was real tight for awhile so I don't want to go get another for awhile. What do you suggest? I am exercising a lot and I have lost a lot in my thighs and my waist is starting to slim down. I just want to get to Onederland so bad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:think

Just remember that muscle weighs more, so if you have been exercising weight might go up some but inches come off...and that is what is happening to you!! I need to start a weight training program now. I also make sur e i eat enough and 5 times a day to keep my metabolism up. I eat high protein, low carb, low cals as possible and as low fat as possible except for good things like a handful of almonds or a teaspoon of peanut butter and of course olive oil all heart healthy. MAke sure you get at least 800- 1,100 clas per day. check your BMR to see about your calories and how much you need to eat to lose weight... it is posted on this thread.

Good luck!