I don't know about the rest of you but I am so psyched!! :tt2: I thought it would be fun to see how much we have lost ... say starting with your preop diet (or at least 2 weeks before banding) until now. I think it would also be very motivational for the rest of those who are still waiting to be banded -- give them something to look forward to and help shake those jitters!

Anyway, I was banded on May 8, and as of today have lost a total of 20.5 pounds!! :wink_smile:

Long2B

What an accomplishment! You get an A+!

Hoping to follow in your footsteps,

Judy

Ahh, shucks!! Thank you!!! I can hardly believe it. I've never lost that much before. Twice before with WEight Watchers I lost 60 so I am in 'virgin weight loss territory'.

No "Aw, shucks...."

You worked hard for this and need to be proud and yes, boastful!

Repeat after me-

LOOK WHAT I DID! AM I A GREAT POWERFUL WOMAN, OR WHAT???

Carrie - When you work out, you could actually gain weight or maintain - but this is GOOD. The more muscle you build, the more efficient you will be at burning calories. If clothes are starting to fall off, don't worry about the scale as much as the composition of your body.

Age and metabolism are factors, too... there are so many differences in people. It's hard to pinpoint what makes some lose faster than others.

I was banded on May 29, 2008 and I have only lost 3 lbs This is Oct. and every time I go into the doctors office, I get that same question, why do you think your not loosing weight.

I workout for 40 minutes everyday, I drink Isopure protein 40g a day along with whatever protein I take in through food that I can keep down, (mainly seafood) I do get sick on occation, but I think it is from eating to fast when I am very hungry. I am 195 lbs and cannot seem to get out of the 190's and it has been five months. My muscle mass has increased but I have not lost much fat. Is it really all about not eating and only drinking protein? :mad:Any help????

Hello May Bandsters! I had my surgery May 5th and am down 67lbs!!!!!!! I could not be happier. Today I fit into size Medium gym clothes and a size 8 pair of jeans!!!!!! YES!~ Hope everyone is doing well! :smile:

I was banded on May 29, 2008 and I have only lost 3 lbs This is Oct. and every time I go into the doctors office, I get that same question, why do you think your not loosing weight.

I workout for 40 minutes everyday, I drink Isopure protein 40g a day along with whatever protein I take in through food that I can keep down, (mainly seafood) I do get sick on occation, but I think it is from eating to fast when I am very hungry. I am 195 lbs and cannot seem to get out of the 190's and it has been five months. My muscle mass has increased but I have not lost much fat. Is it really all about not eating and only drinking protein? :mad:Any help????

Ever since I got solid foods after banding, I have never drank a protein drink again. I didn't like them and prefer my protein in a solid form. I need to chew!

I was banded on May 29, 2008 and I have only lost 3 lbs This is Oct. and every time I go into the doctors office, I get that same question, why do you think your not loosing weight.

I workout for 40 minutes everyday, I drink Isopure protein 40g a day along with whatever protein I take in through food that I can keep down, (mainly seafood) I do get sick on occation, but I think it is from eating to fast when I am very hungry. I am 195 lbs and cannot seem to get out of the 190's and it has been five months. My muscle mass has increased but I have not lost much fat. Is it really all about not eating and only drinking protein? :mad:Any help????

Those protein shakes are probably what is keeping you from losing. They really have a lot of calories after you add the milk. Some also have a lot of sugar. How many are you drinking a day? My doctor tells us not to drink those at all. You need to get your protein through solid food. I eat seafood a lot too, and I also like to eat baked chicken. Is it possible you are too tight?

The Isopure is just liquid protein, not really a shake. It has only 160 cal. 0 Fat, 0 Carbs, 0 surgars, 40 grams Protein 45 mgs Potassium, 80 mg sodium, They really are very much in line with this type of weight loss, hospital recommended, most people hate the taste but it does not bother me, and I only drink one a day which provides what you see above. my musscle mass has gone up but weight has not gone down. Thanks for the responce!:tongue_smilie:

Yes but not much wants to stay down, I go for a fill Oct. 29th It will be two months to the day since my last fill and I still have trouble keeping things down. I chew slowly for fear I will be sick, I take little bites, and it takes me forever to eat.

-79 lbs as of this AM! I also highly recommend thedailyplate.com. I use it everyday and it does more than keep me honest about my intake. I enter my weight there and I noticed that I can go 10 days and not lose a pound but then in the next 10 days I will lose enough to average out to 2-3 lbs a week. That insight has made me far more patient and less likely to get discouraged.

Congrats all May bandsters!

Yes but not much wants to stay down, I go for a fill Oct. 29th It will be two months to the day since my last fill and I still have trouble keeping things down. I chew slowly for fear I will be sick, I take little bites, and it takes me forever to eat.

It sounds like you are too tight. I'm not sure I'd get another fill and would maybe get some taken out. You should be eating your protein not drinking it and if it's not staying down even with little, well chewed bites that's not good.

Thanks, I will talk to the doctor about that on the 29th, maybe he will take some out then>

Yes I think you should have some taken out. I was having some of the same problems, and I went yesterday and had some taken out. It is much better today.

Thanks, I go in on the 29th and I will be able to talk with him about that. I have gained Muscle mass which is good, I might just want too much too soon. I just really expected to be down more by now, I do exercise, but I did before the surgery too, and I do not mean just sometimes, it is daily, and at least two miles! It just takes me forever to loose, and I hate that deprived, starving feeling.

Another 2.2 lbs GONE forever!!!! Total weight loss is now 69.6 lbs!!! Go Looosssiiieee...Go Looosssiiieee...Go Go Go Looosssiiieee!!!