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.

Mollyjo.. CONGRATS!!! And... Welcome to Onderland!:cursing: Awwwwww isn't this just great!!:frown::thumbup::huh2:

Everyone is doing so very great... and the encouragement on these boards have helped me so much!

Thanks Faith!! it feels great!! The boards have been a wonderful help! I get a great feeling of accomplishment when I can come and post a weight loss... hehe :tongue:

Hey I was wondering.. I have only had ONE fill so far and I noticed that almost everyone has had 2 or more fills? Surgery was in October so I am thinking it is pretty much time for me to go and get another fill? How do you know when it is the right time?

I scheduled my fills when it was becoming difficult to control how much I was eating. I think I am at my sweet spot right now because I feel full before I have "licked my plater clean." I almost always leave something on my plate, something that was not acceptable to my mother when I was a kid. Now it feels good to leave something because I just don't want any more.

Well I think I might need one... I think I am eating more than I should ... I can eat a 6 oz steak with no problem.... Last fill was Dec 9th so I should probably get my butt scheduled... keep up the good work!

Hi all -

Went in for an appt today. I lost another 8 lbs - better than I ever expected. It never showed on my scale. I may need to replace it and get one that works better - or at all.

They are going to make me wait another 3 weeks before considering a fill - I'm doing well and they're afraid another fill might cause me problems.

Keep hanging in there all - we're making good progress!

Karen,

That's great! Way to go!

Karen! Oh my gosh! Share how you have lost 60+ pounds since Oct 9th. I have the same surgery date but have only lost 35lbs. I work out 4+days a week and really watch what I eat. I would love any insider tips to your success. congratulations!

ME TOO!!! Great Job Karen! I agree throw out the scale and get one that doesn't lie to you...you are working to hard not to see the results!! Way to go!

Karen! Oh my gosh! Share how you have lost 60+ pounds since Oct 9th. I have the same surgery date but have only lost 35lbs. I work out 4+days a week and really watch what I eat. I would love any insider tips to your success. congratulations!

Morning izzyd -

I don't honestly know. That does include the 12 lbs I lost on the pre-op diet. I work out 4-5 days/wk (45 min cardio, 20 min strength), and count every calorie on SparkPeople and rarely go over 1200 in a day. I've found foods that work for me and they are my routine now (the same low-sugar oatmeal & banana for breakfast every weekday) - maybe that has something to do with it.

It's hard work, isn't it though? Keep on going, and thanks to everyone here for the support.

Everyone is doing great. I may be losing slow, but I'm losing and that's what's important. They told me 1-2 pounds per week and I'm right on schedule now. I've got to get away from weighing every day (actually I weigh twice a day:redface:) because the scale does fluctuate -- even when I've walked and have been clean in my eating. I'm still crazy when it comes to food, diet, etc. I still have to cross that boundry of this is a lifestyle change, not a diet. I'll get there eventually. At least now I don't feel hopeless!

I don't think I'm ready for my 3rd fill quite yet. I eat about 1300 calories/day. There is a place here in LBT that people log what they eat for the day. That's helpful when you can see what the "big losers" eat in a day.

Go October Bandsters!

Everyone is doing great. I may be losing slow, but I'm losing and that's what's important. They told me 1-2 pounds per week and I'm right on schedule now. I've got to get away from weighing every day (actually I weigh twice a day:redface:) because the scale does fluctuate -- even when I've walked and have been clean in my eating. I'm still crazy when it comes to food, diet, etc. I still have to cross that boundry of this is a lifestyle change, not a diet. I'll get there eventually. At least now I don't feel hopeless!

I don't think I'm ready for my 3rd fill quite yet. I eat about 1300 calories/day. There is a place here in LBT that people log what they eat for the day. That's helpful when you can see what the "big losers" eat in a day.

Go October Bandsters!

Morning izzyd -

I don't honestly know. That does include the 12 lbs I lost on the pre-op diet. I work out 4-5 days/wk (45 min cardio, 20 min strength), and count every calorie on SparkPeople and rarely go over 1200 in a day. I've found foods that work for me and they are my routine now (the same low-sugar oatmeal & banana for breakfast every weekday) - maybe that has something to do with it.

It's hard work, isn't it though? Keep on going, and thanks to everyone here for the support.

Wow - thanks for all the helpful info...Spark people is really nice. i did not know about it. I also did not know there is a place on lbt to record your foods. Thanks all for the hints. We are in this together. BTW i am a bit bored with people in my life saying you did not need to do that (the surgery) I could have helped you lose weight. Yeah, right, as if I have not lost weight dozens of times myself. The trick is finding a way to permanently change your life style! I really appreciate all you folks who really understand!

Morning izzyd -

I don't honestly know. That does include the 12 lbs I lost on the pre-op diet. I work out 4-5 days/wk (45 min cardio, 20 min strength), and count every calorie on SparkPeople and rarely go over 1200 in a day. I've found foods that work for me and they are my routine now (the same low-sugar oatmeal & banana for breakfast every weekday) - maybe that has something to do with it.

It's hard work, isn't it though? Keep on going, and thanks to everyone here for the support.

I agree. Sparkpeople is the second best thing I have ever done to lose weight. If I keep track of what I eat it helps SO MUCH!!!! I too have routine foods now.

I can't wait to hit that halfway point!

Holy cow people are doing so well!!!

My loss has been a bit slow but definately consistent. I had my 3rd fill last week...wow, it's weird to go for hours and then realize you haven't eaten....I think I must be close to my sweet spot.

Now I really have to exercise with some regularity to get the maximum band benefit.

It's really encouraging to see everyone doing so well and thanks for the continuing motivation!

Karen,

Thanks for the info. I know that eating first thing in the morning is important. I need to concentrate on doing that and keeping a log of what I eat. Thanks for the encouragement and you keep up the excellent work. You are an inspiration. Izzy

ok so I have to sound dumb and ask... what kind of diet are you all on? calories, protein? I am just eating... maybe I need to change my game plan? What kind of diet should I be doing? I promise when I come back from my cruise on Monday....I am going to actually go to the jazzercise class I signed up for!!!

I get about 800-1000 calories a day and I try to keep my carbs at 30 and protein above 60. If my carbs his 50 I try to double that for my protein. I start out in the morning eating something early to get my metabolism going.