Hey everyone! I know that October seems like forever away, but I was just seeing if there is anyone out there that wants some help and support through the long days leading up to the best thing that will every happen to us!? Can't wait to hear some support and excitement.

Great job Molly! Way to go! It is great when things get moving again

Great job Molly! In this beginning period it's been hard for me -- to not see the weight drop as I had hoped it would. I've lost 17 pounds since being banded but since my 2nd fill I've been losing steadily. My appetite is diminished and I feel full after that 2/3-1 cup of food. I feel really encouraged and and learning to use this band.

I think we all doing great! Go Smashing Pumpkins:thumbup:

How do I make a ticker band, guys? I'm tired of my blah posts...

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Edited January 18, 200917 yr by Ruby124

How do I make a ticker band, guys? I'm tired of my blah posts...

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click on any of our tickers. That will take you to the website to build your own. After that paste the code they give you into the signature. You can edit your signature from going to quick links at the top of page. After that to update you ticker you just click on it and enter the code. You won't have to edit your signature everytime.

Thanks Julianne...I had a ticker made. Then I could not find where to post the signature. I do not see that anywhere on this board. How to get into my own personal info. Now the darn ticker place isn't accepting the pin I gave them...

Thanks Julianne...I had a ticker made. Then I could not find where to post the signature. I do not see that anywhere on this board. How to get into my own personal info. Now the darn ticker place isn't accepting the pin I gave them...

Go to the top of this page and click on user CP then go to edit signature, copy and paste it, preview it and you should be good to go. I know you have to enter the password twice for some reason.......

Looks like everyone is doing very good. Keep on being "lossers", that's a good word in our case.

My last Post-op Doc's appt. the Doc said I lost 6 lbs and that is good for one month, so I did not need another fill. Just these past 3 days I lost 3 lbs.; it realy suprized me.

I'm feel really good about that.

Don :tt2:

Great job skinny!!!

Nice job you two! We are on our way!

Edited January 23, 200917 yr by NormaRae

Thanks for the update, Molly Jo! That gives me hope yet!!

I got banded on 10/28, have only lost 4 lbs since then and and just got my 3rd fill this last Monday, 1/19 .

When you say that you got your fill in December then all of a sudden it just happend -- can you say what changed for you? .......Did that December fill kick in later, or were you doing things differently, or was it a slow loss from the December fill until now?

I've been eating less (but not as little as I thought I would!!) and going to Curves 3x a week with walking in-between that. Sheesh, I thought I'd be further along than this! :tt2:

...Sorry for all the ?s, but I really appreciate any feedback!! Rosie

Thanks for the update, Molly Jo! That gives me hope yet!!

I got banded on 10/28, have only lost 4 lbs since then and and just got my 3rd fill this last Monday, 1/19 .

When you say that you got your fill in December then all of a sudden it just happend -- can you say what changed for you? .......Did that December fill kick in later, or were you doing things differently, or was it a slow loss from the December fill until now?

I've been eating less (but not as little as I thought I would!!) and going to Curves 3x a week with walking in-between that. Sheesh, I thought I'd be further along than this! :tt2:

...Sorry for all the ?s, but I really appreciate any feedback!! Rosie

Everyone is different in the way they lose. It's so strange. Before my 1st fill I only lost 3 lbs; than I lost 6 lbs the following month. A week after that I did not lose anything, than all of a sudden I lost 3 lbs in 3 days. I'm eating 1/3 to 1/2 of what I used to eat and staying full most of the time. I, so far can eat just about anything, healthy food that is, just a lot less of it; and it takes me at least 30 + minutes to do it. Just learn to lesson to what the band is telling you and you will do just fine.

Don

I have been very down lately about my weight loss. Holidays did me in, I ended up gaining 2 lbs but really should have gained 10 the way I ate. I lost 3 last week so I am back on track now. I have lost a total of 20 1/2 lbs. I feel like I should have lost alot more than this by now. I got a fill Tuesday so I am doing alot better right now. How is everyone else doing?

Cheryl

Cheryl,

In 5 years it won't matter how fast we lost the weight. We will all be happy that we are healthy and happy. I know it gets frustrating. I have hit plateaus, but when the scale starts moving again those frustrations are left behing.

Keep at it. You are doing great! 1-2 lbs per week. You are more than on tract to lose 50# in one year so you are on the top part of the curve. 20lbs in 3 months means 80# in a year. That is great!

Hello Oct. Band. It has been a hard road. Im down to 200lbs cant wait to be onederland. Ive had some back issues so working out has been hard. I miss CARBS! But fitting into smaller sizes makes it all worth it. Ive had 3 fills about 7.2cc and am scheduled for another next month. Hunger is hitting me a lot. I hope this is the last fill for a while. With last one I started to start to feel full sooner. Ive lost more inches then I thought I would. It feels great.

Keep on Keepin on! Everyone.

I just realized Im half way to my goal. Yeah me! I hope I can make it by summer.

Good luck to you all. God Bless

I have hit my first plateau. Logically I know it was bound to happen, but it's still frustrating. I keep on keeping on eating correctly and exercising (off to the gym in a bit), and sooner or later it will start coming off again. I just hope it's sooner.

Appt for my 3rd fill is next week. Maybe that will help.

It is a struggle, isn't it? Certainly not the easy way everyone (ok, mostly skinny people) seem to think it is.