Hey all.

So there's a bunch of us in this group, all split up into our different banding days. I was thinking that it might be a good idea to have one master thread as we move through the month, in which all of us could post as we go, from the pioneers going on March 1st to the finalists on March 31st.

I'd love to talk about our anticipation and any worries as we approach our banding date, for people to talk about exactly what happened from the moment they walked into the hospital door until the second they walked out, about how recovery is going, about weight loss and plateaus, about non-scale victories and challenges.

I was thinking that if we all contribute to one thread, it'll form a more substantial channel for information and support. At the moment, I was thinking that we might be too spread out into individual date, and that a central thread would be a really good backbone for the group, in addition to the date-specific threads.

What do you think?

Fenton

AS IF SUMMONED FROM THE MISTS OF TIME - I reappear!

Hey all. I'm back.

I see that a few of us have had rough months, but the important thing is we're still in the game. I did really badly in March, I completely let myself go. Ate TERRIBLY, blah blah blah. It's been super high stress here, eased a bit now. And I enjoyed eating badly, or, at least, parts of it, but I've had enough of that, and want to get back up on the horse.

So I'm just back from getting a fill, and now, I suspect, I'll have some real restriction. It's a good feeling, actually, getting back to what I know I should've been doing all along.

And we have some great role models here - Scrappy and Andrew stand out, but I think we've all done pretty well for a year out.

One thing that's hard is finding time for exercise (at least right now, when I have major time constraints). I'm working out at least twice a week with my trainer, who's great (after my last session, I told her that I felt like the town hooker after a particularly busy Fleet Week), but I've not been doing as much cardio since they re-arranged the machines - now it feels like you're getting on stage if you ever step onto a treadmill.

Anyway, I'll get back to cardio.

But I ain't weighing-in until next Friday! I don't think I could take the full-on hit of my weight gain tomorrow, and a week'll let me get rid of the Water weight and a little more...

SO. Good to be back! Nice to see you all!

Its good to see you back too fenton. Potatie has also done awesome.

Hi everyone

i have not posted in months but have been doing alot of reading to catch up.I had my band a year on the 25th.it is amazing the things that happen in a year.I have lost 67lbs i'm happy with that because i have not always been a good bandster.I think I finally have correct restriction i can only eat about .5 of a cup of food after that I get the pain.

It is amazing how well we all have done despite the many things that came our way.

just wanted to say thanks to all of you,the journey is easier when shared with others.I still have the love hate relationship with the band but hey it's working.Take care all

Pat

Welcome Back Fenton!!! We still need to hear from Tess and maybe a few others that are MIA.

I'm lurking out here too. I don't feel like I've been very actively trying to lose in the past few months but I did get back into a good eating pattern about 2 weeks ago after my Dad passed away. Today I put a pair of size 10 jeans on and I'm rather surprised. Others have noticed as well. I don't understand it but I'm thinking that perhaps my body just thinks it's time to lose again?

I'm glad to see so many of you here and you are all doing very well.

Indeed, Potatie has been another star!

I think we've all done a pretty rockin' job, so pats on the back all. And now we have to start GoalWatch.

So what is goalwatch?

I've been logging my food and that food has been healthy and in good proportions. Im measuring and weighting everything. If anything I am a bit low in calories.

I cut out the social drinking, which in the past has resulted in at least a few lbs lost. No such luck this time.

I've kicked up the work outs because my first Triathlon of the season is 15 days away. Plus I've added yoga.

I was hoping there was an inches change but no such luck.

I thought I had started losing again when 3 weeks ago I had a nice loss but some came back.

I had a fill 3/6. I'm not hungry between meals but I KNOW if I choose to have bigger portions it wouldn't be a problem. No sticking, PB's, sliming (which is wonderful).

My body doesn't seem ready to break this plateau.

Any suggestions?

Hi Amanda,

I was just looking up some info for my sister this morning about how to deal with a plateau. How frustrating! I found a couple interesting sites that I shared with her, so I figured I'd post the link here too:) Hopefully it can be of use to you??

This first one says to eat "something bad".. I'm curious how true this is? I've heard them say it several times on Biggest Loser..

Weight Loss Plateau - How to Deal with a Weight Loss Plateau

I'm not sure how much I understand this one.. It suggests eating even less calories and exercising more. What happens when you go back to normal intake and reglar exercise? Sounded interesting anyway..

SmartShape.com.au - How to break a weight loss plateau

And the last..

5 Ways to Break a Weight Loss Plateau

Hope these can be of help to you:)

Kerri

Amanda, the same thing happens to me all the time. I find just stick to what you are doing and it will happen, as long as you are exercising and not eating too many calories.

I HATE plateaus.../ same 5 # for 3 months, add and lose. UGH!!!!

Hi Everyone, I know what you mean about the yo yo thing. I HATE it. I have finally found the grove again. :scared2: The weird thing is that I now like going to the gym.

Did anyone else have the same issue of not seeing the new thinner person that everyone else sees? I had that problem until I actually saw a real before picture of myself at my cousin's wedding. That was a real wake up call to see myself then to now. I was shocked at the difference. Also I was shocked when my doctor's office told me that I had lost over 17" off my waist and 4" off my neck. So that helps to keep me modivated. I am working on getting my photos posted soon. :thumbup:

Katie K. Happy FRIDAY!!!

Potatie, I still feel fat, I look in the mirror and still see a lot of it. When I look at a picture of myself that is when I can see that I have come a long way. Of course the pictures have me in clothes so it hides a lot of the fat I see.

Hi Scrappy, I am glad to know that I am not alone. Also thank you for your nice words on my success. I appreciate it. I can not believe how far you have come. You can really tell by looking at your pictures. :scared2: Keep up the GREAT JOB!!! We will both be to goal. I can not wait until I can have plastics. :thumbup:

I am disgusted! I have been doing everything I should. I am eating right. I am now exercising 5 out of the 7 days a week! Have I lost anything - NO!

In the past three weeks I have remained the same. Before that I didn't exercise. I was scattered about eating the right stuff.

There is something seriously wrong with this picture!!!!

The ONLY good thing is I have dropped a size. But I want to kick the #@*&!^&! scale!:scared2: