This group is for weight loss support for lower bmi bandsters (of course anyone is welcome!).

For encouragement, tips, accountability.... Give stats, helpful advice, etc.

How much weight you have lost, how long it took. etc.

In some case I have found it takes a lower BMI patient a lot longer to lose the weight.

Introduce yourself and jump on in!!!:welcomeB: :welcome2:

Audree

I can vouch for that! It is great b/c you only have to take one a day which makes it an easy choice for me. I don't like taking two pills before each meal etc. Too much work!

How is everyone doing?

It is right before TOM for me and I feel bloated!!! YUCK

So, I will stay off the scale until I am done, no use in torturing myself!!!

How are you all doing?

I am still trying to get my exercise thing going!!!

Well, I quit smoking today! Yikes! I've been gearing up for this for a couple of months now and started taking Chantix last week. I'm not doing too bad, but the habit side of me would have grabbed a ciggie several times today. Oh well.

Of course, I need to quit anyway, but I did it to get ready for surgery that's coming in January. Still working on dropping a few more pounds and I'm exercising and walking steadily now. I think I'll be ready and I'm so excited!

I hope everyone is doing well.

Well, I quit smoking today! Yikes! I've been gearing up for this for a couple of months now and started taking Chantix last week. I'm not doing too bad, but the habit side of me would have grabbed a ciggie several times today. Oh well.

Of course, I need to quit anyway, but I did it to get ready for surgery that's coming in January. Still working on dropping a few more pounds and I'm exercising and walking steadily now. I think I'll be ready and I'm so excited!

I hope everyone is doing well.

So, you were banded In June 2007? How are you doing?

(read it in your signature):biggrin1:

How are you all doing today?

This is what I ate today:

Breakfast: 1 egg, 1 slice cheese, 2 bacon

Lunch: salad with crab, crouton, tomato, lite ranch and balsamic vinegrette

Dinner: a small piece of salmon

Liquids: about 60 ounces (tea, crystal light, water)

Supplements: 2 tbls. liquid vitamins and 1 QuickSlim30

Exercise: NONE!!! Help me!!! I need some of you guys to journal with me and keep me accoutable!!!

It can be anyone!!! Our regulars, or some new people!!!

I get a lot of PM's from people who read only and think they are crashing this thread, but you are all welcome to join us)

The more the merrier I say!!!

Let's get some support going here!!!!

Who is next?

Hi,

I am looking for anyone who has been banded by the newly fda approved inamed "balloon" band. :confused:I wanted to know what your experience has been on this long wirery road. For those looking to be banded, are there any particular bands that you're considering. Please share your thoughts with me as a lightweight. Thx.

Love

Babygotback - way to go on your goal!! How long did it take you?

Thanks!

Well, let's see. 10 months being banded, plateued for 6 months of it, took a supplement for 4 months of it, lost 40 pounds in the 4 months (2 months beginning and 2 months at the end).

I had double the help!

Hope that is not too confusing!

Hi,

I am looking for anyone who has been banded by the newly fda approved inamed "balloon" band. :confused:I wanted to know what your experience has been on this long wirery road. For those looking to be banded, are there any particular bands that you're considering. Please share your thoughts with me as a lightweight. Thx.

Love

Sorry, I have never heard of it. You may try to post on the general thread.:biggrin1:

I am getting another fill in the middle of Dec. I am not doing very well being able to eat whatever I want and whatever portion I want. I keep gaining and losing the same 3 lbs. I want restriction!

Baby - I have read this entire thread, and I am a lower BMI bandster too! Started at 36 and banded at 34 last week.

Anyway, I was reading your post regarding TOM and how you are tight for at least 2 weeks out of every month. Have you considered a birth control pill that restricts your period to only 4x per year. I have been on it for a few years, and absolutely love it -- barely get my period and have little to no PMS symptoms. Just a thought to consider if your period hits your body so hard each month.

Hey Group!

I'm in for the accountability. I was banded May 2007, Dr. Ortiz, Mexico.

I have NO idea how much I've lost, but I have had 1cc fill and I can eat ANYTHING after 2pm.

Today:

Breakfast~1/2 cup grape nuts cereal in some hot milk

Lunch~Small piece of chicken and veggies

Dinner~Met friends at Outback...one chicken wing, small piece of bread and a few fries...I know...that is BAD. I'm still struggling. Some of my food started to get stuck and I had what I call a, "Lap Band Reality Check."

I joined a boxing class, so we do that Mon, Weds, Fri mornings and Tues & Thurs, I train with my workout group for a 1/2 marathon in January. I'm trying to keep moving. NO MORE FRIES OR BREAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Baby - I have read this entire thread, and I am a lower BMI bandster too! Started at 36 and banded at 34 last week.

Anyway, I was reading your post regarding TOM and how you are tight for at least 2 weeks out of every month. Have you considered a birth control pill that restricts your period to only 4x per year. I have been on it for a few years, and absolutely love it -- barely get my period and have little to no PMS symptoms. Just a thought to consider if your period hits your body so hard each month.

My husband had a vasectomy a few years ago and I don't like to take any type of medication if I can help it. I treat my symptoms for the most part with eastern medicine (natural, herbal) and go to a chinese herbalist/acupunturist to treat any illness or problem I have.

Thanks for the advice though!!!:biggrin1:

Hey Group!

I'm in for the accountability. I was banded May 2007, Dr. Ortiz, Mexico.

I have NO idea how much I've lost, but I have had 1cc fill and I can eat ANYTHING after 2pm.

Today:

Breakfast~1/2 cup grape nuts cereal in some hot milk

Lunch~Small piece of chicken and veggies

Dinner~Met friends at Outback...one chicken wing, small piece of bread and a few fries...I know...that is BAD. I'm still struggling. Some of my food started to get stuck and I had what I call a, "Lap Band Reality Check."

I joined a boxing class, so we do that Mon, Weds, Fri mornings and Tues & Thurs, I train with my workout group for a 1/2 marathon in January. I'm trying to keep moving. NO MORE FRIES OR BREAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awesome!!! I was also banded by Dr. ORtiz.

I am happy to report that I FINALLY started my workout routine!!!! Friday I headed back to the gym. Did 40 minutes on the treadmill and upper body weight training.

I have been eating an egg for breakfast, salad for lunch and a protein for dinner on most nights.

I have been drinking my 60 ounces of liquids on most days also.

Taking my liquid vitamins and QuickSlim30!!!

Lets get this accountability group going!!!!

:biggrin1:

I am getting another fill in the middle of Dec. I am not doing very well being able to eat whatever I want and whatever portion I want. I keep gaining and losing the same 3 lbs. I want restriction!

I'm sorry!! It takes so long to get to that sweet spot.