Calling all February Bandsters!

[bonniep 0]

Hi Tina,

Do you want to message me privately? I'd love a weight loss buddy and we can start from there!

bonnie

[valvinnek 0]

ogli, Slimfast makes a low-carb shake that has low sugar and 20 grams of protien. You can buy the 4 packs in the grocerey store or Sam's has them too.

[olgi330 0]

ogli, Slimfast makes a low-carb shake that has low sugar and 20 grams of protien. You can buy the 4 packs in the grocerey store or Sam's has them too.

Thanks, I actually like slim fast. I have three different flavors at home. Those cans saved me from the drive thu pitfall twice already because I was hungry on the road and I had one in my purse. I keep them in the fridge all the time. I need and love the convenience aspect...

[erikadawn 0]

I would like to join all the february 2008 bandsters. I was banded on February 8 and have lost 33 pounds. I would like to know if this is average for this time.

[LisaLynelle 0]

I was banded on Feb 7th, 2008 and have only lost 20 lbs!!!! Very frusrtrating! Ive had 2 fills of 3ccs each in my 9 cc band.....I keep yo-yoing!!!!

[LisaLynelle 0]

Oh and it best Protein Shake in the world is PVL whey Gourmet Peanut Butter CHocolate!!!!!!!!!!! It is to die for!! So Good! Great taste, low card and high protein!

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,281]

Hi erikadawn and lisalynelle, both WELCOME!

Everyone is welcome here in the Victorious Valentines! We even get posters who were not even banded in Feb. of 08. We accept all.

erika,

I would say that 33 lbs. is quite normal. I was banded on Feb. 11th and have now lost 36 lbs. Not much of a difference really. I think most of us have lost at or near that. Congratulations so far on what you have accomplished!

Lisa,

20 lbs. still falls well withing the average of 1-2 lbs. per week for lap-band patients. That in no way is an "only", it's more like an "already"!

Good luck to both of you!

[Carol-WA 1]

I found a Protein Drink at costco called "Protein" it is 160 cal and 30 gr of Protein, and it is actually delicious:thumbup:

my banding was on Valentines day and to date I have lost 46pounds.. with no fills.

Carol -WA

[coolcrystal 1]

I would like to join all the february 2008 bandsters. I was banded on February 8 and have lost 33 pounds. I would like to know if this is average for this time.

Yes, you are doing great! Most february bandsters have lost between 15-45 pounds at this time. Several people include weight they lost a few months before banding on their tickers, so it's kind of hard to tell when looking. But, you are right on track!!

[ReadySteadyGo 8]

I would like to join all the february 2008 bandsters. I was banded on February 8 and have lost 33 pounds. I would like to know if this is average for this time.

Hi Ericka! *waves* Welcome to our tight litte group, the Victorious Valentines!

Your progress seems very average to me.

Glad to have you here.

[kathy05 0]

Hi L-M-B once again encouraging words I like saying "already" instead of only ... Thanks .... Kathy

[Ezma 2]

Welcome, welcome, welcome!

I'd say that is very average. My ticker shows more because I'm going from the first time I stepped into the surgeon's office. 18 was from 6 month diet - I lost 24 and put 6 back on at Christmas. Then I lost either 16 or 18 on my two week pre-op liquid diet. So that puts me at 35-37 post op.

[Beachcomber3 0]

I was banded on 2/11 and just saw the scale move after many weeks of staying still. Started at 221.5 and now am 198. To me it is slow. I have had 2 fills. However, I see the difference in my clothes....

I was hoping for a faster loss. Well, I guess I should be happy that I am not gaining! :thumbup:

Does anyone have any suggestions? What do you eat to promote a faster loss? Anyone have sliming problems?

[JaxBandster 11]

I was banded on 2/11 and just saw the scale move after many weeks of staying still. Started at 221.5 and now am 198. To me it is slow. I have had 2 fills. However, I see the difference in my clothes....

I was hoping for a faster loss. Well, I guess I should be happy that I am not gaining! :thumbup:

Does anyone have any suggestions? What do you eat to promote a faster loss? Anyone have sliming problems?

Hey Tina! You're in Onederland! WooHooo! That's great!!! I can't wait to get there! You are doing great! Try and remember that this is a slower process than bypass. You will also have plateaus that are incredibly frustrating! Try and be patient. You will be rewarded!

Personally I just watch the carbs. I try to stay below 30 gms a day. If I go over I don't beat myself up about it though. I just try to keep it at an average of 30. I still eat rice and potatoes from time to time but I definitely don't eat them any where near like I used to. When I eat I focus on my Protein and veggies. That's about it really. Oh and I drink a lot of water! That helps with hunger as well.

Keep up the great work!!!

[Carol-WA 1]

Yes, exercise, exercise, exercise...that gets the fat to moving outta town..lol froggie