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!!

Today's my 6 month anniversary and I've lost 32 lbs. I would have been dismayed at the beginning of my journey if someone had told me I'd only lose 32 lbs in 6 months but surprisingly, I'm OK with it. Not to say that I wouldn't have wanted to lose more, but I've never lost consistently for 6 months in the past so this is a good thing. I'm 1/3 to my goal and I just have a really good feeling about 2009. I'm positive I'll be at goal by my 1 year anniversary.

My six month anniversary was also this week. It's funny. . . Going into this thing, I had envisioned that by the six month mark I would have lost like 50 or 60 lbs. The fact that I have lost only 31 is a little depressing. It took me five fills, however, for the band to start working. I take a little pride in the fact that I basically did 27 lbs. with absolutely no restriction. I hope I lose more than 30 lbs. in the next 6 months, but the next 30 will probably actually be even slower. Oh, well, I'm trying to let this 6 month mark inspire me to do better and work harder and not to let it get me down. My main concern is that I have 7.5 cc's in a Realize Band. I am afraid that I am going to have the darn thing completely full before it really starts working for me. My good friend is only 2 months post surgery and she has lost the same amount as me---and she's confined to a wheelchair. Darn!

Well, one week short of my 6 month anniversary, and I am down 77. It would be woderful that, when I get to Jan. 25 if I am down 80... but not worried. Just happy that I am moving on!

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 know exactly what you are going through. I have the same problem. I always wonder why you get tighter with fills making it harder to eat but still get hungry. Where is the sweet spot? I also have to make myself stop eating.

Today's my 6 month anniversary and I've lost 32 lbs. I would have been dismayed at the beginning of my journey if someone had told me I'd only lose 32 lbs in 6 months but surprisingly, I'm OK with it. Not to say that I wouldn't have wanted to lose more, but I've never lost consistently for 6 months in the past so this is a good thing. I'm 1/3 to my goal and I just have a really good feeling about 2009. I'm positive I'll be at goal by my 1 year anniversary.

Donna, We share the same bandiversary date. I too thought I would have lost more by now. 21lb was prior to banding. I only have myself to blame because I haven't been diligent with the journaling or exercising. I am getting a fill on Monday, and I hope it will jump start me. Oh, by the way, I found the EDAMAME at Kroger. That is a good snack. Thanks for telling us about it.

I was banded on July 7th and I am down 70 from my surgery date, 93 from my highest weight when I first decided to go for the band. I have done well, I know, but for a few weeks I was too tight and developed bad reflux/gas. Last week I had a full cc removed from my band to prevent damage and I feel as though all my restriction is gone. My head hunger is so strong and I am worried that I will gain. I know that for health I had to do this but I now feel so out of contol(at night.) I can't wait until I can get a small fill in Feb. This time, I need to get filled slow! Anyone else share this experience. There is such a fine line between your "sweet spot" and being too full. The thing is that as I was losing quickly, my band really didn't loosen up and I made a mistake getting a fill. Anyone else relate?

Congrats to all. I'd say so far this has been a victory for all of us, because no one has said they have gained or even stayed the same.

I was banded on July 7th and I am down 70 from my surgery date, 93 from my highest weight when I first decided to go for the band. I have done well, I know, but for a few weeks I was too tight and developed bad reflux/gas. Last week I had a full cc removed from my band to prevent damage and I feel as though all my restriction is gone. My head hunger is so strong and I am worried that I will gain. I know that for health I had to do this but I now feel so out of contol(at night.) I can't wait until I can get a small fill in Feb. This time, I need to get filled slow! Anyone else share this experience. There is such a fine line between your "sweet spot" and being too full. The thing is that as I was losing quickly, my band really didn't loosen up and I made a mistake getting a fill. Anyone else relate?

Sorry you are going through this. But at least you know that you have some help coming in Feb. Good luck with the fill and let us know how the restriction is after!

Sorry you are going through this. But at least you know that you have some help coming in Feb. Good luck with the fill and let us know how the restriction is after!

Thanks for your support, Marie. I am off the pity pot today and feeling better. As long as I keep my protein up with my attitude, I should be OK!

way to go you gals and guys,,,, lost 30 lbs. in 6 months and that is ok with me... some weeks I even gained but... anyways... here in Canda I got a 7 cm band and have 5.5 fill and it is working... if I work it.. I have yoghurt for break... 1/2 cup only... light lunch . amost every day a poached egg on toast... 1/2 or one slice depending on how hungy I am and aa normal supper... chicken and veg or 400 cal... it is easy now that I have the right fill...so the only problem is not drinking calories...... thanks for allthe support.

I'm down 73lbs (from my highest known weight) hoping to reach 75lbs by my 6 month bandiversary(because that will be halfway to goal), but i'm so happy now, and proud of myself and of all of us

I have not posted in since November, and lost my ticker. I weighed myself this morning and am 81 lbs lighter. I am so excited. I stopped weighing every week because I did not want to get discouraged. I was suprised this morning. I love my band.

i have not posted in since november, and lost my ticker. I weighed myself this morning and am 81 lbs lighter. I am so excited. I stopped weighing every week because i did not want to get discouraged. I was suprised this morning. I love my band.[/quote

Awesome weight loss! CONGRATS!

I'm down 73lbs (from my highest known weight) hoping to reach 75lbs by my 6 month bandiversary(because that will be halfway to goal), but i'm so happy now, and proud of myself and of all of us

Congrats! You go girl!

Boy, some of ya'll are really kickin but. way to go!!!