Marchies In April

[OH Juli 15]

And there's this little dance school down the street that just opened up that teach classes to all ages, but I am going to ask at the ortho appointment tomorrow if that kind of exercise would be good to strengthen my knee joints. I know it would be fun for exercise!

LoriPA-

Rock On! I think that's a great idea. Let us know what they say!

[Afrykanvyolet 0]

Janine - I'm very happy that your night terrors are diminishing. 10% weight loss does wonders for the body..who would have ever thought?!!!

Sue/Tammy - Thanks for the encouraging wods. I JUST might give it a try.

Sue - You are so funny!!!! I can give that "Watcha lookin at?" I've done it plenty times before, just not in that way. But, I'll throw a tshirt on and get my aquarobics on!!!

If I haven't said it before, I'll tell you now.....

I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mrs Husker 3]

And watch out for the hormone changes. Word on the street is that fat stores estrogen and as we lose weight we get more frisky too.

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Don't warn my husband, he still runs faster then me!!!!LOL!!!

I get my first fill May 8, 11:15, YES!! I know I need it.

My thoughts on PMS, it sucks. I have had it bad for years, but for some reason, it wasn't bad this time. My flow is heavier then normal so I am thinking that Juli is right about the hormones.

Talk to ya soon.

[aprilmarie 1]

Hiya fellow Marchies,

I am very happy for so many of you who seem to be doing so well! I don't post very often but I do check almost daily for new posts to help me along my journey as well. Though it is very exciting to see you all loosing I have to admit that I am a bit jealous and depressed about my progress.

I continue to struggle with hunger all the time. I know it isn't head hunger, I can definately tell the difference and head hunger happens when I am bored or not busy. I try to stick to low-fat, low-sugur, low carbs and high protien Snacks and do very well during the day but when I get home I am so tired of fighting it all day that I start to make poor food choices and eat more than I should.

I have been trying to walk 15-20 minutes each day but I am so heavy it causes me alot of discomfort and pain. I have had surgery on my back and right knee and I also have reoccurring plantar faciaitis in my left foot. It sucks so bad! I have to force myself to do it.

I have a very stressfull job, I work with people with developmental disabilities. Most all of my clients are high functioning MR and choose to make poor choices that I end up having to do damage control much of the time. I am a case manager so I am their chief advocate and work with their families and the agencies they are affiliated with to help them meet their preferred lifestyles. By the time I get home I am so physically and emotionally exhausted I don't want to do anything but vege in front of the TV.

I guess I am just getting depressed. It seems alot to handle sometimes... I've been a single mom for 15 years and now my life is changing so much. My son is not home alot due to his school and church activities and to top his not being around I lost my darling little foster kids last month to adoption. They had disabilities too so they were a challenge but I love them so much, they were with us for over two years. Seems that empty nest is setting in. With all these issues and the slow weightloss, it is just a vicious circle for me right now.

I got my first fill yesterday and avoided weighing until that time. I was sooooooo disapointed to find that I had only dropped 1 lb. since my post operative appointment! The nurse said that everything looks fine and that I am on track with my loss overall but it didn't really make me feel any better. I have a 4cc band and they gave me 1cc. I know this is a 25% restriction but I don't really feel any restriction at this point. Then again all I am supposed to have are Clear Liquids until 4:00 tonight that may be why I am so very hungry right now. After 4:00 I can have full liquids for 24 hours, puree for 24 hours, soft for 24 then slowly try regular foods as I tolerate them. I am hoping that after that I may start to feel the restriction. I am trying not to get my hopes up though. I have read that many of you don't really feel the restriction after the first fill.

I don't mean to rain on anyone's parade here just hoping maybe someone has some suggestions for me...and I am trying to keep my head up and my eyes open. And really trying to avoid yet another rut in my many weight loss journeys.

Thanks for all of you!

April

[mimijill 0]

Hiya fellow Marchies,

I am very happy for so many of you who seem to be doing so well! I don't post very often but I do check almost daily for new posts to help me along my journey as well. Though it is very exciting to see you all loosing I have to admit that I am a bit jealous and depressed about my progress.

I continue to struggle with hunger all the time. I know it isn't head hunger, I can definately tell the difference and head hunger happens when I am bored or not busy. I try to stick to low-fat, low-sugur, low carbs and high protien Snacks and do very well during the day but when I get home I am so tired of fighting it all day that I start to make poor food choices and eat more than I should.

I have been trying to walk 15-20 minutes each day but I am so heavy it causes me alot of discomfort and pain. I have had surgery on my back and right knee and I also have reoccurring plantar faciaitis in my left foot. It sucks so bad! I have to force myself to do it.

I have a very stressfull job, I work with people with developmental disabilities. Most all of my clients are high functioning MR and choose to make poor choices that I end up having to do damage control much of the time. I am a case manager so I am their chief advocate and work with their families and the agencies they are affiliated with to help them meet their preferred lifestyles. By the time I get home I am so physically and emotionally exhausted I don't want to do anything but vege in front of the TV.

I guess I am just getting depressed. It seems alot to handle sometimes... I've been a single mom for 15 years and now my life is changing so much. My son is not home alot due to his school and church activities and to top his not being around I lost my darling little foster kids last month to adoption. They had disabilities too so they were a challenge but I love them so much, they were with us for over two years. Seems that empty nest is setting in. With all these issues and the slow weightloss, it is just a vicious circle for me right now.

I got my first fill yesterday and avoided weighing until that time. I was sooooooo disapointed to find that I had only dropped 1 lb. since my post operative appointment! The nurse said that everything looks fine and that I am on track with my loss overall but it didn't really make me feel any better. I have a 4cc band and they gave me 1cc. I know this is a 25% restriction but I don't really feel any restriction at this point. Then again all I am supposed to have are clear liquids until 4:00 tonight that may be why I am so very hungry right now. After 4:00 I can have full liquids for 24 hours, puree for 24 hours, soft for 24 then slowly try regular foods as I tolerate them. I am hoping that after that I may start to feel the restriction. I am trying not to get my hopes up though. I have read that many of you don't really feel the restriction after the first fill.

I don't mean to rain on anyone's parade here just hoping maybe someone has some suggestions for me...and I am trying to keep my head up and my eyes open. And really trying to avoid yet another rut in my many weight loss journeys.

Thanks for all of you!

April

Hi there, I was banded march 24th and i hear you. I lost 18lbs right off the bat. With in the first 2 weeks! I've continued to be very carefull with what i eat wich isnt easy with 4 small boys to cook for 3x a day. I havent lost a single ounce since then. I get my first fill may 14th. I will be watching to see how your fill goes! The lady i talked to making the fill apt had lost over 100 lbs in her first yr told me this happens alot. we stall out even right away. She said for her, the fill will kinda shock your system into loosing again!! I suuuure hope so, for both of us!

Im sorry about your empty house syndrome. I cant imagine haveing to give back children youve had for 2 yrs. My heart goes out to you. You must be a very special person. Keep up all the good you've been doing, it will catch up with you.

[Sophie248 0]

Sophie- i have to tell you that your story about passing out was quite scary. I am glad to see that you are feeling so great. i am worried about flying to france and doing mine alone, but i am sure that i will be fine. Do you know right away if you are in trouble??

Sue, When I look back, I'm sure my incident wasn't due to the fill or a nerve in my stomach. It had to be the Nyquil. I had been on only liquids that day, so had nothing in my stomach when I took the Nyquil. I remember that in the past I have had some stomach pain on occasion when taking cough meds at night. Nothing this bad, but with all of the factors combined, it caused the severe reaction. I wouldn't worry. I'm feeling great and the fill really helped!

[Sophie248 0]

Aprilmarie, I can really relate to your post. My youngest son is now 16 (sniff). I was a case mgr for adults with developmental disabilities for 5 yrs and totally understand the work stress and pressure you face. I also worked as a foster/adopt social worker for 8 years. Please focus on nurturing yourself through your grief. Your foster children were part of your life for 2 years. You have invested much of yourself in them, and are facing a major loss. The weight loss should be set aside for now. Don't pressure yourself with that on top of all you are going through. It will take care of itself later, when you have the propper fill. You are not in a rut. You are taking the steps that will cause you to be successful in the future right now. Be patient, and try to nurture yourself with healthy things for now. You deserve those things because you give so much to others.

If you are really struggling, you might want to talk with you Dr. about something to help with the stress and depressed feelings. Even if it's only needed short-term. You have a lot going on now, plus if you have used food to cope in the past....your coping mechanism has been taken from you.

[Berry 0]

HI,

Just curious as to how much weight you fellow March '07 bandsters have lost. I was banded on March 19th. Originally lost 22 lbs but I've gained back 5 lbs. Can't wait for my first fill which isn't until another 2 weeks.

Feel like I have no restriction at all! I can eat anything at all with no problems. Need a fill and fast!

Sherri

[Janine 0]

Medge I have been wondering about the drinking with Snacks question too.

I fear during the summer, with being active outside and the heat will I have a "drinking problem".

My friends laugh at me because I literally count down the minutes until I can drink after each meal.

I am a huge ice tea addict. I mean it was so bad, as I lay in ICU after the surgery they want to give me ice chips, all I want is a cold glass of ice tea.

I can't wait to hear what kind of restriction we Marchies will have after our first fills.

I would love to know how long to wait before fills.

[Afrykanvyolet 0]

April,

You are such a wonderful person with a good heart. We are all very early in this weight loss process and we will hit these bumps in the road.

I can understand the stress and loneliness you are feeling from the job and the quietness of your home. Maybe you can find one of those yoga tapes where you can do the exercises while sitting. That might help alleviate some of the stress you are feeling emotionally and physically.

With the type of work that you do and the kindness you have to open your home to disabled foster children means so much. You have made time for everyone but yourself and now its time to think about you. (I'm thinking a 3-day getaway with a friend or two!!!)

[tm1019 0]

Hiya fellow Marchies,

I am very happy for so many of you who seem to be doing so well! I don't post very often but I do check almost daily for new posts to help me along my journey as well. Though it is very exciting to see you all loosing I have to admit that I am a bit jealous and depressed about my progress.

I continue to struggle with hunger all the time. I know it isn't head hunger, I can definately tell the difference and head hunger happens when I am bored or not busy. I try to stick to low-fat, low-sugur, low carbs and high protien Snacks and do very well during the day but when I get home I am so tired of fighting it all day that I start to make poor food choices and eat more than I should.

I have been trying to walk 15-20 minutes each day but I am so heavy it causes me alot of discomfort and pain. I have had surgery on my back and right knee and I also have reoccurring plantar faciaitis in my left foot. It sucks so bad! I have to force myself to do it.

I have a very stressfull job, I work with people with developmental disabilities. Most all of my clients are high functioning MR and choose to make poor choices that I end up having to do damage control much of the time. I am a case manager so I am their chief advocate and work with their families and the agencies they are affiliated with to help them meet their preferred lifestyles. By the time I get home I am so physically and emotionally exhausted I don't want to do anything but vege in front of the TV.

I guess I am just getting depressed. It seems alot to handle sometimes... I've been a single mom for 15 years and now my life is changing so much. My son is not home alot due to his school and church activities and to top his not being around I lost my darling little foster kids last month to adoption. They had disabilities too so they were a challenge but I love them so much, they were with us for over two years. Seems that empty nest is setting in. With all these issues and the slow weightloss, it is just a vicious circle for me right now.

I got my first fill yesterday and avoided weighing until that time. I was sooooooo disapointed to find that I had only dropped 1 lb. since my post operative appointment! The nurse said that everything looks fine and that I am on track with my loss overall but it didn't really make me feel any better. I have a 4cc band and they gave me 1cc. I know this is a 25% restriction but I don't really feel any restriction at this point. Then again all I am supposed to have are clear liquids until 4:00 tonight that may be why I am so very hungry right now. After 4:00 I can have full liquids for 24 hours, puree for 24 hours, soft for 24 then slowly try regular foods as I tolerate them. I am hoping that after that I may start to feel the restriction. I am trying not to get my hopes up though. I have read that many of you don't really feel the restriction after the first fill.

I don't mean to rain on anyone's parade here just hoping maybe someone has some suggestions for me...and I am trying to keep my head up and my eyes open. And really trying to avoid yet another rut in my many weight loss journeys.

Thanks for all of you!

April

I completly understand your pain at work. I had the same job for about a year. It was very stressfull. My clients lived independently but also had PCA (personal care assistances). I was "in charge" of the clients and the PCA's (staffing, ect..) I am now teaching 1 st grade and I'm not sure what is worse. THe only good thing is my 1st graders do not call me at 1:00 am with a "problem". HAng in their with your weight loss. All you can do is take it one day at a time. Maybe even one hour at a time. I was banded March 16 and have lost about 20 pounds. I will not get a fill until MAy 9. I am strating to get hunger the last day or so. Other than that I feel better. @0 pounds has made a differnce in the way I feel. ANyway good luck and feel free to vent to me anytime. No one understand the job you have unless they have been our shoes.

[Sugarbear 2]

Hello April. You are being way to hard on yourself. This journey is not an overnight one. We didn't get our weight, attitude about ourselves or food overnight. This will take time. I am at astalling period on my journey. I was banded 3/7. You are a busy person and you are going through a lot of emotions right now at home, let alone your stressful job. The band is not designed to restrict liquids for a length of time. You will probably see some difference in a week when you go to solids. Take it slow and easy. Also you mentioned having a 4cm band. That is the smaller one. I have read many post that say they have more restriction and sooner, than those of us that have larger bands, like myself. Just try and stick to the rules of the band, there is a pay day down the road if you do. As hard as you work and as devoted a mom as you are you certainly deserve one. I am impatient too. My support system here and on another thread is what keeps me going, especially now. Some take several fills to get to their "sweet spot." Some, hardly any. We are all different. It might help for you to prepare your dinner ahead of time or in the a.m. so when you come home so mentally and emotionally exhausted you won't have to make those decisions. Just heat and eat. Try to take care of your band and it will serve you better later. Give yourself some time. Take care.

[Nikki 0]

Hang in there April. You are in good company. I too am having these feelings and my doc says no fill for 90 days after surgery. I lost 17 lbs right away and since have not lost much more. As a matter of fact I have not lost a pound since my last visit.

I too feel hungry all the tie and stress at work and home just make it worse.

We shall overcome :-)

[slikchik10 85]

Don't warn my husband, he still runs faster then me!!!!LOL!!!

I get my first fill May 8, 11:15, YES!! I know I need it.

My thoughts on PMS, it sucks. I have had it bad for years, but for some reason, it wasn't bad this time. My flow is heavier then normal so I am thinking that Juli is right about the hormones.

Talk to ya soon.

Ya know....Evening of Primrose Oil as a supplement has helped the PMS tremendously. My hubby noticed a MAJOR difference this month since not only had I had the surgery, but the Dr. allowed me to resume this supplement. Thus...April was much less snippy than March. Hope this helps!

[slikchik10 85]

HI,

Just curious as to how much weight you fellow March '07 bandsters have lost. I was banded on March 19th. Originally lost 22 lbs but I've gained back 5 lbs. Can't wait for my first fill which isn't until another 2 weeks.

Feel like I have no restriction at all! I can eat anything at all with no problems. Need a fill and fast!

Sherri

I lost a bunch at first, but have slowed down to a crawl. I went to my local support group meeting and the gals I know there (long timers) said I'm "NORMAL!" I came home and told me DH....I was so excited. I thought I was doing something wrong, but the gals said just wait until fills begin.....then look out!