I love that title...Thanks Demmemoon!

March 2007 Bandsters! We have finally been banded!!!:confused:

We thought we'd never have this surgery behind us and here we are at the start of April and some of us are already at or close to the 1 month mark. Now, we are moving on to fills, real food, exercise, and watching those pounds melt away! I am looking forward to hearing about everyone's experiences. Keep posting!

I have posted many messages that were totally ignored on this thread and many others so I know that feeling. Keep posting if only for the reason you mentioned...to help someone who maybe having the same problem!

I hope everything heals up soon and you're feeling stronger!

I love that you post over and over again. You really don't know how much just reading people's postings helps me.

Juli

Helps me to read them. We MARCHIES IN APRIL need to stick together. We'll all be expierencing fills around the same time, problems with Drs, and stalemate wgt loss. We are our own Mini-support group who have learned from our WISE ELDERS and LOSERS (of weight).LOL

Tammyj

You can lose those 10 pounds before Mother's Day! YOU WILL!

I was in Chicago last weekend. It was beautiful but chilly! Wish I was there this weekend instead.

OH Juli

Hello Everyone!

I hope everyone is having a great weekend. The weather in Chicago is GORGEOUS!!! Well, I had no problems tolerating solid foods after my first fill. I don't know what I was so afraid of! I have OK restriction but could use a little bit more. I am eating about a cup of food at each meal so I guess that's not too bad. I go back for my second fill on 4/30. I'm glad I don't have to wait too long! My mother and I are going to Las Vegas Mother's Day weekend so I am hoping I can lose at least another 10lbs by then. I can do this!!!

hi everyone,

well i have to say my problem is getting a little better. i was finally able to eat a little yesterday. but i have to be careful not to overdo it.

also i really have to remember i cant eat in the manner or the quantities i used to. i'm throwing out or storing alot of food as a result. ie.....i used to eat a full can of soup. so i make it...and only eat half. or i used to be able to eat a fillet of fish...now...only half. so i have alot of leftover food.

this new way of life really takes alot of thinking on what used to be very simple concepts/tasks. the whole eating small bites slowly sounds like a simple concept....but it isnt

the other thing I do....i dont drink while eating (which is difficult in itself) but i always order ice tea before i eat at a restaurant....then have a drink wasted.

all i have to say is my family is getting lots of leftovers.

anyway...

Sophie: hope you are feeling better....how are you today?

thanks for your advice on drinking warm liquids and the nausea meds....

Sugarbear: thanks for advice i warm liquids

Kyethra: yes the hernia was fixed during my lapband surgery. that's how i knew i had it. Luckily, i hadnt felt anything beforehand.

i understand what you are saying that its good for people to read but for me interaction is key...otherwise i could just keep a journal.

what made me notice the issue on this thread is...i happened to look at the april 2007 bandsters...it's full out support.

having said this...i will commit to participating more in our thread

Tammyj: i really do enjoy your posts...

anyway have a great day everyone

Hi Marchies!

Last night was my first time eating out at a restaurant...went to a suprise birthday party at a restaurant right next to the lake. It was so beautiful esp when the sun was setting.

Anyway, I was a little worried about what they would be serving and stuff but I did pretty well. I had a little smoked trout for an appetizer...never had trout but it was really good. Next was salad. I was worried about that because I've not tried lettuce since my surgery. Had a couple bites of that and no problem. Got baked sole for dinner and took that home after a couple bites. All in all, it went really well and I was so relieved.

I posted this question as a new thread but got no replies...I was wondering if anyone has lived with the band unfilled and was successful with their weight loss. I know the doc's say that we really see the weight loss after the fills but I was just curious.

Thanks everyone. Soon we'll have to be Marchies in May!

Virginia

Hi everybody. Hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weekend.( Its beautiful in Southern Ontario any way?) 8 more days till I get my first fill and at this rate I will have gained 8 more lbs AHHHHHHHHHH .:help: :violin: :violin: Help!!!!! I am having last meal syndrome again, since I have no restricting. I am pretty good all day, then in the evening I can not stop munching. It doesn't help that DH has been out of town since Thursday. We don't spend much time apart and I really am lost with out him. Ya ...even after being married 29 years next month.

I really find this board helps....I have never spent so much time at the computer at home. Thinking of getting a second one just so DH and I don't have to Wrestle for the thing when we get home from work.

I really need some encouraging words to get me though the next 8 Days.

Purple monkey: 50 lbs Way to go :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Josiebes

Glad to hear that you are feeling better.

Purple monkey;

I don't know how many replys you will get from this group regarding your question about fills. Since we are all just newly banded , I my self as you can read can not wait for a fill. Go to some of the older posters and ask there I think you would have better replys.

Way to go again on the 50 lbs keep up the great work.

I don't think you will need a fill anytime soon if you keep that up.

Bev

purple, I think it all depends on the person. I know some people on here seem to do well without a fill for a long time at least. I don't see one in my immediate future. Once I stop losing weight then I'll schedule one, but since we have the weight falling off it would be silly to get one before we need one I think.

I'm glad to see so many people discovering the joys of fish. I really like fish. I don't eat it quite as often as I would like because I've been sort of a lazy cook I guess. I've always disliked chicken, I just don't eat it at all. So for years people always sort of look at me like I'm crazy when I say that I think fish is better. Then I met the dietician who mentioned that chicken has a tough texture, tougher than anything else, and I turned to my husband and I said "so there". For me texture is a big sensory issue especially with certain meats.

One thing I find exciting about the weight loss is looking at the difference in my BMI. I'm not that far from 35 anymore, and that will be nice to get to for me because than after 35 I can say I'm not morbidly obese anymore. I remember when I first learned I was MO a couple of years ago. I was shocked. I knew I was obese, but I didn't know I was that bad relatively.

Rosi, I miss my husband a lot when he goes out of town too. More than I ever think I am going to. I'm still a newlywed though. Maybe after a few years I'll get more sick of him

Tammyj

You can lose those 10 pounds before Mother's Day! YOU WILL!

I was in Chicago last weekend. It was beautiful but chilly! Wish I was there this weekend instead.

OH Juli

Thanks Julie! I'm working on it! The temperature is close to 80 degrees today. I've been waiting for this weather!

hi everyone,

well i have to say my problem is getting a little better. i was finally able to eat a little yesterday. but i have to be careful not to overdo it.

also i really have to remember i cant eat in the manner or the quantities i used to. i'm throwing out or storing alot of food as a result. ie.....i used to eat a full can of Soup. so i make it...and only eat half. or i used to be able to eat a fillet of fish...now...only half. so i have alot of leftover food.

this new way of life really takes alot of thinking on what used to be very simple concepts/tasks. the whole eating small bites slowly sounds like a simple concept....but it isnt

the other thing I do....i dont drink while eating (which is difficult in itself) but i always order ice tea before i eat at a restaurant....then have a drink wasted.

all i have to say is my family is getting lots of leftovers.

anyway...

Sophie: hope you are feeling better....how are you today?

thanks for your advice on drinking warm liquids and the nausea meds....

Sugarbear: thanks for advice i warm liquids

Kyethra: yes the hernia was fixed during my lapband surgery. that's how i knew i had it. Luckily, i hadnt felt anything beforehand.

i understand what you are saying that its good for people to read but for me interaction is key...otherwise i could just keep a journal.

what made me notice the issue on this thread is...i happened to look at the april 2007 bandsters...it's full out support.

having said this...i will commit to participating more in our thread

Tammyj: i really do enjoy your posts...

anyway have a great day everyone

Yes, leftovers! I almost feel guilty not eating all of my food. I am so conditioned not to waste food. It's not really a problem at home, but when I eat at a restaurant I have no idea what to order. I went out to Breakfast yesterday and ordered an omlette, but I ended up cutting it into 3 pieces before I even started eating, I ate one piece and took the other 2 pieces home. Eating is alot different now! :hungry:

By the way, you may or may not have been apart of our original thread, but I think we were just as supportive as the April bandsters when all of us were being banded. We were all so excited about our surgeries and our thread was so busy that it was hard to keep track. If you compare us now to the April bandsters the mood on this thread is going to be a bit different because most of us are in Bandster Hell!!! :flame:and it can get a little frustrating. Even though I've had my first fill I am still in Bandster Hell because I am able to eat more than I should. I think things will get better once we get past this stage and the excitement returns as we really start losing weight! Stay Positive!

Hi Marchies!

Last night was my first time eating out at a restaurant...went to a suprise birthday party at a restaurant right next to the lake. It was so beautiful esp when the sun was setting.

Anyway, I was a little worried about what they would be serving and stuff but I did pretty well. I had a little smoked trout for an appetizer...never had trout but it was really good. Next was salad. I was worried about that because I've not tried lettuce since my surgery. Had a couple bites of that and no problem. Got baked sole for dinner and took that home after a couple bites. All in all, it went really well and I was so relieved.

I posted this question as a new thread but got no replies...I was wondering if anyone has lived with the band unfilled and was successful with their weight loss. I know the doc's say that we really see the weight loss after the fills but I was just curious.

Thanks everyone. Soon we'll have to be Marchies in May!

Virginia

I do know someone on this board that was banded in January and has not had a fill yet. She does feel restriction from the band itself. She has lost 50lbs with 40 more to go. It will be interesting to see is she is able to reach her goal without ever having a fill!

Speaking of our May thread. Name suggestions: Marchies in May, March into May, or May Marching Band! Anyone interested in an exercise challenge or Water challenge? I got the idea from the February thread. What do you guys think about clothes swapping? Any ideas are welcome.

Here is my progress from the last month. I can't really see that much of a difference.

The most difference is in my face but my DH would have a freaking heart attack if I posted my face on the internet - he is just sure that as soon as I have my face online someone is going to steal the image and use it in some porn image. I quess I should feel flattered....:faint:

I agree, Tammy. i think we have a really supportive, active group. It's just that there isn't a lot going on right now--waiting for fills, trying not to overeat, etc. Not a lot going on directly concerning the band.

I will say, however, that there have been times when I felt that my posts weren't being read by anyone or that they didn't really make a difference and so I would post less but I've gotten more into the swing of things now and realize that not all posts pertain to all (or even most) of the people and I'm sure others, like myself, don't want to clog up the threads with lots of "I don't knows" or mere speculation because we haven't had the experience. BUT, I know I learn a lot from those posts and they stay in my memory bank for future reference. It's great to have a support system and I am sure none of us really realize how much we are appreciated by others on the board--even though it's hard to see when we don't get feedback.

So let's keep MARCH-ing forward, fellow Marchies! This is an exciting time as we look forward to fills or learn from others who are experiencing their first fill. BTW, I have read on here of several people (not many, though) who have gone a very long time without a fill because they were losing so well. My dr. also prepared us for that possibility. But the goal is to lose weight healthily so it doesn't really matter how many fills we have or how long we have to wait as long as we are meeting that important goal, right?

Hope everyone is having a great weekend! Keep MARCH-ing on!

Here is my progress from the last month. I can't really see that much of a difference.

The most difference is in my face but my DH would have a freaking heart attack if I posted my face on the internet - he is just sure that as soon as I have my face online someone is going to steal the image and use it in some porn image. I quess I should feel flattered....:faint:

:wow2: :wow2: :wow2: What an incredible difference!!! You look GREAT!!!:clap2: