3 mo out, how is everyone?

[dsmit13 0]

I just got my first fill the week before Christmas. It was much easier than I expected from reading about problems that others have had. Really didn't feel anything except the sting from the numbing injection. Got 1.5 ccs and can tell a difference in the amount that I can eat. I've lost a total of 34 lbs since surgery on Sept 24, 07. 4 lbs since the fill (and over the holidays, too!) I am happy with that so far and have had no problems at all over the last 3 months. Lost 2 clothing sizes and 29 inches in various places. Lot's more energy and ability to exercise has greatly increased.

[SuzyGayle 0]

As for the meat, I can't eat white chicken or turkey...only the dark meat but need some type of gravy or liquid....BUT can eat a few bites of steak.....totally cannot eat chicken or tuna salad but can do the egg salad.....

I think everyone has a different reaction to their band and just has to work with it...

before surgery I was a salt and carb lover, now I want sweets!

Go figure!

[PrettyBrownEyez 0]

Since surgery Sept. 20th I lost a total of 49 lbs. Scheduling another fill soon. Had my second fill on the 14th of Dec. but still feel kind of loose.

[Beach girl 0]

Have lost 54 pounds since 9/11/07 and am just trying to not gain over the holidays. Keeping Christmas Desserts out of the house and increasing Water. Have not needed a fill yet. I expect one at the beginning of January. Biggest problems are Constipation, some gall bladder/pancreas issues, and the extra skin. Nervous eating is returning and I'm working hard to keep my focus. Still no real hunger. Weather is cold and I just cannot make myself go out to exercise. I did lots of mall walking before Christmas. Is anyone else noticing that they are cold all the time?

[luvmyband23 0]

Hi everyone. I was wondering if anyone else is having problems like I am. I have gotten 2 fills so far and after the 2nd one I had to go back in and have them take some out because I couldn't keep anything down. I had a 3rd fill scheduled but cancelled because so many of my friends are telling me that the amount that I'm eating isn't enough. So if I go out to eat I try and eat a little more and it ends up coming back up. Is it because of not chewing good enough? Or eating too fast? Just gets really frustrating when I have to go into the bathroom so much after eating. Do you think I should make an appt for a fill and make sure everything looks ok on the flouroscope? Any ideas?:help:

Thanks,

Karen

[jennibee 3]

I had my surgery on 9/13 and have lost over 50 pounds already. I had one fill at about 7 weeks and felt super restricted. Lately it seems like I can eat more than usual and I don't feel satisfied for as long as before. I have an appt. on 1/3 and will ask the dr. for a fill. Maybe I just need a little adjustment to start losing again.

I struggled through the holidays because in my family I am known for baking 12-15 different kind of Cookies every year. I didn't want to let anybody down just because my way of living has changed. So I baked and baked, and baked. With so many yummy Cookies around (before they reached their various destinations) I was like a crazed maniac. I seriously opened the cookie containers at least twice an hour just to smell them. I wanted to eat every last one. I won't lie, I tasted a few but was able to walk away. I think that is a small victory for me, before I would have eaten till I was sick.

Just yesterday I purchased a new shirt to wear out with my friends for New Year's Eve. I didn't have the time to try it on so I just brought it home and hoped it would fit. I haven't worn an XL shirt for a really really long time. When I tried it on I couldn't believe that it was me in the mirror! I called my best friend to come over and see it too. I know this sounds silly but I think that for the first time I have actually "seen" the change in myself. It finally dawned on me, I'm not a 271 pound woman anymore! OMG what a feeling!

:whoo:

[LoserWannaB 0]

i can so identify with your shirt

i'm in an XL for the first time in yrs

i am having trouble realizing it's really me too

sometimes i feel really thin

and other times i feel like i'm still 250.

it's weird... then i go walking and i feel so energetic

and thin and healthy!

[REDGIRL 0]

I feel so good after looking at this thread. I was banded 9/5/07 and I lost about 21lbs so for. It's been veeeeeeeeeeery slow and I thought something was wrong with me. So thanks you guys!!

[TulipStar 2]

i'm almost in one~derland!

this morning i was a hair away so i hope to be there soon.

WOW!! That is awesome! You are doing great. It looks like all of us are doing pretty good.

I am in a "learning curve" right now and still trying to eat really slow so that I don't PB.

[bellesmommy 0]

My surgery was sept 11 and so far i am down 47 pounds. Seems so dang slow to me that I tend to get fustrated. I started at a size 20, now wearing a 16. A 16 in misses not a 16w. I was wearing a 2x top and now i can do an xl in misses and some larges depends how they are cut. I actually have a shape to my body now and it looks nice and curvy, lol. I have less than 8 pounds to go to be under 200 and that makes me jump for joy. Less than 18 pounds and i will be overweight and not obese. Thank God!

[jfc193 719]

I am doing well I have lost 55 lbs since surgery.

I have had two fills and the third fill is schedule on January 24. I have good restriction especialy in the morning and for lunch.

[Talyn 0]

I had my surgery 9/19/07 and have thusfar lost 60 lbs. I have also gone from a size 26-28(tight) to a size 20/22 depending on the cut. And down 2 shoe sizes from a 10w, to a 9w. I have had one filled 10/04/07 and will see the doctor again at the end of January. I have good restriction in the morning. I have been working out atleast 3x week, and walking the other days. I have also signed up for a belly dancing class which starts next week.

I see hugh(pun intended) differences in my stamina, outlook on life my sex life and how I sleep. All have vastly improved. I am looking forward to buying cloths next spring. (i've been getting clots off of freecycle.org). Why buy when my size seems to change weekly ?

Also am glad the holidays are over. This was the first year that I didn't cook a turkey, why bother as I can eat poultry of any type--makes me way sick. so we had ham instead with yummy sdes. Funny how hard it is to cook without tasting things, but I survived it.

[LovingWhatIs 0]

It is nice to wear a Large (instead of XL) now. I haven't lost a ton, but it is still 1/3 of my way to goal. I think I am a little OVER RESTRICTED, so I am limited to softer foods and they tend to be higher in calories - the other things is I am not eating enough at all. I am lucky to squeeze in 800 calories, and my body is adjusting - I am taking lots of Protein, but I need more calories on board, especially with working out.

Maybe my doc will take a little out next week when I go... I am sick of food hurting so much that I just don't bother eating...

[laphappy40 0]

i love hearing everybody is doing so well. i amnot doing so well. i was banded on sept23rd. i have had 2 fills. my third one will be on jan 10th. i have only lost 16 pds. i go to the gym 4 times a week. i take a weight class twice a week and do cardio twice a week( 3miles on treadmill or bike). i can eat anythin at anythime without any problem. i pray this fill will give me the restrictions so may of you are feeling. and for those who have restrictions, cherish it. i wish i were you. my goal was to have lost at least 25-30 pds by now. how dissapointing. i feel such the failure.:cry

[Bozlee 0]

I have still not had a fill and have lost 67 pounds since the 26 September.As long as i am losing i will put off the fill.I feel good and energy levels ok,800 calories a day 30 grams Carbs and minimum 80 grams protien

You are doing awesome! I need to get my ass in gear. I have only lost 40 lbs so far, but it is because I have ate some bad things. Plus, I need to exercise. Keep up the good work! You are helping to inspire others!