February 2007 bandsters!

[Zannie 6]

Okay, my fall-backs for a plateau are:

# 1) Start measuring everything. I serve up "perfect Bandster portions" & then wait 10 mins after eating it before deciding if I am still hungry. If I am, I measure a bit more at a time & wait before having even more -- never totaling more than 1/2 a cup of protein/starches (veggies I don't care about because they A) aren't as tasty so I'm not going to binge on them & grind right down to nearly nothing). I find that when I tune back in to what I'm eating at a plateau, it's always been time for a fill! And I've been a perfect restriction now for quite a bit of time after my 4th fill in a 10cc VG band. My doc wants me back to x-ray once more in mid Sept before moving all my check-ups to the office.

# 2) One day of Protein shakes to push past the hump. Not an extended liquid diet -- I avoid anything that isn't protein 1st and real food, Soup included -- just a boost when it seems I can't climb the wall!

You can do this!!! Good luck!

[LadyLee 3]

I can't get to the gym because I have three little kids. However, I have been walking - most days 3-5 miles. Some days 7-10 miles per day. It is definitely the diet piece. Thanks for your help.

Your working out alot, maybe it's the lack of Water or not eating enough, your body might be hanging on to the fat stored. When I was keeping a food chart I saw what I was eating and increased my food intake and it was helping me see what worked for my weigth loss. I know it's hard. I wish I was walking as much as you!:whoo:

[Kelsy 1]

Hmm..

I think I'm at a stand still. I weigh myself ONLY at my MD appointments and I like it that way.. However, I could usually tell when I've lost weight by my clothes.. I'm pretty much stuck in the same clothes (down 3 sizes) with no loose feeling at all ! MY next appt is Sept. 6th.

I know sometimes you can just STOP. Plus I haven't been doing that well with what I'm eating.. Since my 2nd fill, I can not handle bread as much.. Which is a good thing I suppose, but I love it. !

And I have slowly been getting myself back on track. I can feel / see bones that I never could before and I feel some toned muscle in my upper arms..I love all that..

Needless to say I have been SLACKING and I am mad at myself.. I need to get back on track and get my mind focused. A few times, I've had severe pain in my chest, like burning/uncomfortable feeling.. Does anyone know what that is? I hate it and it's awful!!

[Zannie 6]

Okay -- every one of us has made it to 6-months post-op! That's a pretty big milestone, in my book! Time for an update!

I was banded on Feb 15th, and at 6-months even was down by 72 lbs... As of yesterday, I'm down 81 POUNDS!!!!! From 320 to 239 -- WAHOOOO!

How about y'all?!?

[m1hocker 0]

At my 6 months, I was down 57. I am now at 63 pounds. Pretty happy with my results. My sister, who was banded on Feb. 27, just hit her 6 month and she is at 94 pounds. She is our doctor's record weight loss for 6 months. Amazing weight loss.

Zannie, you have awesome stats yourself. Way to go!!! I really need to step up on the exercise. I don't do it at all, other than the daily cleaning and taking care of my 3 young children. I know it would help the process. Keep up the great work.

[irishmae11 0]

and my grand total as of today is 36 lbs....not great but it's a loss not a gain!!!:rain:

[Ambrosia 1]

Banded 2/15 and have lost 45 pounds. I had 6 weeks where I kept gaining and losing the same 2 pounds. Then finally this week I dropped 2 pounds and feel like I'm back on track.

[ARMKAM 0]

WAY TO GO ZANNIE , AMBROSIA, IRISHMAE AND M1HOCKER !!!:clap2:

THANKS FOR ASKING ZANNIE - YOU ARE DOING AWESOME. I HOPE THINGS ARE SETTLING DOWN FOR YOU NOW. I THINK ABOUT YOUR SITUATION OFTEN - BE STRONG !:waytogo:

I WAS BANDED 2/21 AND AM DOWN 69 LBS. I AM AT A PLATEAU RIGHT NOW BUT I'VE ALREADY SCHEDULED ANOTHER FILL IN SEPTEMBER. I STILL HAVE HALF A BAND TO FILL SO THERE'S LOT OF ROOM TO PLAY W/ IT. I AM SOOOOO GLAD I DID THIS AND WILL NEVER REGRET IT. I FEEL SO MUCH BETTER ALREADY AND STILL WANT TO LOSE ANOTHER 69 LBS.:eek:

HAVE AN AWESOME WEEK-END EVERYONE !

[Guest Band4EJ]

<p>Good work everybody! Zannie, you are an inspiration! I will hit 7 months on the 7th and have lost 49 pounds. What a relief to not be gaining and to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Woooo Hoooooo.</p> <p> </p> <p><img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/whoo.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Whoo" smilieid="339" class="inlineimg" /><img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/bounce.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Bounce" smilieid="205" class="inlineimg" /><img src="http://www.LapBandTalk.com/images/smilies/whoo.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Whoo" smilieid="339" class="inlineimg" /></p>

P.S. ARMKAM you look beautiful!

[ukangel 0]

Hi all

I was banded in Feb 7th and I am down 43lbs

A big achievement as I have just spent a month in Florida on vacation and eaten out ever day! I still managed to loose a pound a week. Not bad going.

As someone said previously at least I have not put 43 pound on !

People are just starting to notice and friends are giving me really great compliments. Its so nice to see all my hard work paying off.

Well done everyone you all look great.

[humponelove 0]

way to go I was also banded on feb 13 my highest wt was 354 day of surgery I weighed 319 now 270. I would like to discuss some food items and food portions with you. Thanks Humponelove

[rdbiles@sbcglob 0]

The last time I posted, I was having trouble with my fills and the

flouro showed liquid was staying in my esphogaus and not pushing down

to the stomach like it should. My EGD lab work came back and I have

Barrett's in my esphogaus and H Pylori in my stomach. Tuesday I go in

to speak with Dr. Barker about the results, treatment and future

fills. Has anyone gone through this? Any feedback is appreciated.

Symptoms: nausea and slight burning in my stomach when I drink and

eat; no heartburn; pb with every meal; takes a long time to eat

Rebecca

[LadyLee 3]

Well here is my update, I am very glad I chose to do the LapBand surgery, it's help me so much. So of my friends have had the Bypass and have lost a lot of weight in a short time, but I think what I have chose is great for me...... As of today my weight is 282 I have 132 pounds more to go till I reach my goal. I'm going to start working out again, I have a hard time staying with the program. I drink at least 64 oz of Water daily, eat my Protein, now I need to get up and move.:clap2:

[rdbiles@sbcglob 0]

I went to my surgeon yesterday and his concern is the stomach acid effecting my esophagus lining and having the band doesn't help matters. His side comment was that the gastric bypass might have been the better choice, considering the problems, but of course my EGD didn't reveal anything significant prior to surgery. With that said, I'm on a 14 day treatment pack of 8 pills a day Prevacid and Antibiotics. In 6 wks another EGD and 2 weeks later the results. The bottom line is the combination of Barretts and H pylori bacteria is treatable with meds if found early. Prevacid will be a lifetime med. The jury is out on future fills, I'll have been waiting 5 months for a fill before we know for sure. It's predicted my appetite is going to increase over the course of treatment but I believe I can manage with healthy choices on a good day. Off to get a pear! Crunch!

Rebecca Biles

2.23.07

265-230-140

[ARMKAM 0]

rebecca , it's good that you're finding out what's going on and getting treated. good luck w/ that. i just couldn't do gastric by-pass. everyone that i know that has , has pretty much gained their weight back due to stretching out their pouches. i guess we can stretch ours some, but i know that i physically can't over-eat anymore. if i try it comes right back out, so i rarely do that anymore ! why punish myself over head games and cravings ? have a good day !