I saw a similar thread by the May bandsters. I think the Butterflies should let each other know how much we lose! I know that the month isn't over yet, but those of us that are banded, or are doing preop diets should have somewhere to share our success!!!

I'll start. I have lost 13.5 lbs. since starting the preop diet!!!:eek::thumbup:

Please share!!

Hey guys....I am not very happy about my weight loss so far. I had my surgery on the 22nd of July. Now I am down from an 18/20 pants to a 16 (in most jeans). So I know that I'm losing, but its just so slow. I went to the Dr. yesterday thinking I needed a fill b/c my scales say I haven't lost any weight since the beginning of November, but when they weighed my I had lost 3.5 lbs. But.....I'm still discouraged when I see how much all of you have lost. Of course when they saw that I had lost weight they wouldn't give me a fill so I was a little dissapointed. I know I should make heathier choices....but I can go 5 hrs. before eating again. Does the pouch diet really work? Any suggestions?:thumbup:

I have lost the same amount that you have, and also feel discouraged because it is so slow. Congrats on the 3.5 though, at least it's better than nothing.

We all get in those moods ladies but it to will pass, as soon as you have your next victory you'll be shouting from the roof tops. trust me it comes and goes. Keep your spirits up because we all know what depression can do to us. And sunshine, you are the one that made me feel better the last time I was feeling that way with the comparing the photos of where I started and where I am now.

I finally broke through the plateau! Since my 5th fill on Tuesday, I've dropped 4 lbs! yay me!

So happy to hear that, I love it when that happens. And you deserve it you waited a good while for that to happen. Your on your way YEA DONNA !!!

I finally broke through the plateau! Since my 5th fill on Tuesday, I've dropped 4 lbs! yay me!

AWESOME WEIGHT LOSS! :thumbup::thumbup::girl_hug:

Hey guys....I am not very happy about my weight loss so far. I had my surgery on the 22nd of July. Now I am down from an 18/20 pants to a 16 (in most jeans). So I know that I'm losing, but its just so slow. I went to the Dr. yesterday thinking I needed a fill b/c my scales say I haven't lost any weight since the beginning of November, but when they weighed my I had lost 3.5 lbs. But.....I'm still discouraged when I see how much all of you have lost. Of course when they saw that I had lost weight they wouldn't give me a fill so I was a little dissapointed. I know I should make heathier choices....but I can go 5 hrs. before eating again. Does the pouch diet really work? Any suggestions?:sad_smile:

If you compare yourselves to others here you are setting yourself up for disappointment. If you compare the percentage of excess weight lost you have lost more than many of us. Many of us that have many more pounds to lose than you have a higher basal metabolic rate which means that our bodies require more calories to carry out basic body functions, therefore we have a higher calorie deficit that results in more rapid weight loss. If your ticker is up to date you have nearly lost 50% of your excess body weight in 4 months which is excellent.

Thanks Charlene and Kimaly. It is so good to see the scale moving down. I'm so motivated, I think I'll actually start back on the treadmill. :angry_smile:

I gained 2 pounds over the Thanksgiving holiday so I'm going to try to work that off this week.

I hate my treadmill or better yet, my treadmill hates me. I'd rather walk my dog but it's getting to cold for that so I guess I better start making friends with it.

I had surgery on July 3rd, 2008. I am down 80 lb from that date. I just got back from vacation at Disney World and for the first time I did not do so well with my eating. I am trying real hard not to beat myself up about it. I did not gain any weight but I sure didn't lose either. I am having a difficult time understanding how many fills I'm suppose to have and exactly what the sweet spot is. I still get very hungry in between meals. I am also having a HUGE problem in telling myself when to quit eating & understanding when I am full. Does anyone understand what I'm saying or what I'm going thru? Any advise would be very helpful.

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I had surgery on July 3rd, 2008. I am down 80 lb from that date. I just got back from vacation at Disney World and for the first time I did not do so well with my eating. I am trying real hard not to beat myself up about it. I did not gain any weight but I sure didn't lose either. I am having a difficult time understanding how many fills I'm suppose to have and exactly what the sweet spot is. I still get very hungry in between meals. I am also having a HUGE problem in telling myself when to quit eating & understanding when I am full. Does anyone understand what I'm saying or what I'm going thru? Any advise would be very helpful.

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Wow! What a faboo weight loss! You lost 80lbs in 5 1/2 months! How can you justify beating yourself up? There is no limit to the number of fills you are supposed to have - you get filled when you feel you need it based on the amount of solid food you can ingest.

I don't think we will ever get that "full" feeling again after being banded like we did before. But before being banded, for me I didn't feel full until I was nearly exploding so I probably didn't understand full before either. My doc says, stop eating when you are no longer hungry (not when you are full). He says if you chew thoroughly (at least 20 times per bite) and stop eating after 20 minutes, then your feeling of hunger should go away. These days, more often than not, after 10 minutes of eating, I lose interest in the food and stop.

I'm down 47 lbs. It's not as much as I would like, but I'll take it

I'm down 47 lbs. It's not as much as I would like, but I'll take it

I think it's great, Congrats

Well, today is my 6 month mark, and I have lost 41lbs to date. I wish it was going faster, but I have lost 25% of the weight I need to, to get to goal. I guess that is something. I am going to post pics today on our progress pics thread. I hope you all are doing well too!

Yesterday was my 6 month mark and I have lost 73 lbs to date, woo hoo.... I am really amazed at myself and proud that I have been able to do this. I also had my appt yesterday and had another fill which I am now at 8.5 cc in a 10cc band. I am thinking this is it for fills for me.:yikes: