How are the banded Notorious Novembers???

[TklMeSkinny 0]

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And just because I can now say it...I'm down 50 pounds! Woo Hoo!

YEAH EBONY!!!! Congrats!!

I've been on that dratted plateau for weeks now!!! But at least not gaining! I'm going to workout and run my butt off this weekend and try to get off it for good!

Luck and Hugs to all!

Tkl

[ddgalarza 0]

Mom2Two - I hope the removal goes without complication and you can get back to life without pain. I'm so sorry that happened to you - a slipped band is no joke.

Maybe you will have a cause of action against the doc who put it in the wrong place? Seems to me that they should be responsible for at least SOME of what you've been through...the fact that they didn't put it in the right place to begin with...

Let us know how you're doing - your date is coming up soon!:bored:

And just because I can now say it...I'm down 50 pounds! Woo Hoo!

Ebony girl you ROCK! That is so awesome, 50lbs gone and never to be seen again.

[DivaStyleCoach 89]

YEAH EBONY!!!! Congrats!!

Thank you so much, Tkl! :thumbup: I'm really excited about it...

I've been on that dratted plateau for weeks now!!! But at least not gaining! I'm going to workout and run my butt off this weekend and try to get off it for good!

That will do the trick...in no time at all, we'll be reading about you kicking that plateau to the curb!

Luck and Hugs to all!

Tkl

Ebony girl you ROCK! That is so awesome, 50lbs gone and never to be seen again.

Thanks DD! :scared2: I was SO excited when I stepped on the scale and saw that...next goal is to reach 50% of my loss target - that will happen in another 7 or so pounds, and then I'm shooting for Onederland!:bored:

[Glammaw 15]

Good for you, Ebony Rose! It must be a wonderful feeling. I am not there yet. I had to have an unfill six weeks ago and I think he took out more than he put in to begin with, or I am back at no restriction for the past six weeks. This has been a lot slower than I expected, but the weight I have lost is gone forever. Any tips on what you are doing? I seem to be stuck here.

[DivaStyleCoach 89]

Good for you, Ebony Rose! It must be a wonderful feeling. I am not there yet. I had to have an unfill six weeks ago and I think he took out more than he put in to begin with, or I am back at no restriction for the past six weeks. This has been a lot slower than I expected, but the weight I have lost is gone forever. Any tips on what you are doing? I seem to be stuck here.

Hi Glammaw!

It sounds simple, but I know it's not...I do have a good level of restriction, and I'm making much better choices with my food. Sometimes my old carb-heavy habits come back to bite me (mostly around the time of my period) but for the most part, I'm concentrating on low-fat Protein sources, I'm eating much less bread (it gets stuck) and eating more veggies. I walk with my DD and DDog every morning - at least a mile - and I also walk 20- 25 min at a fast pace a lunchtime, weather permitting. If it's pouring raining, I don't go, but if it's just sprinkling, off I go!

I also walk from my building to the train station every day (a little over a mile) at a fast pace. If I'm not huffing, puffing and sweating, I'm not walking fast enough! I'm not eating as much fruit as I used to (it tends to raise my blood sugar - I'm a type II diabetic) and I will take longer walks on the weekend - double my normal distance / time.

That's really it - it sounds simple, as I said above, but I know it's not. It's really about the level of restriction for me - I've hit my 'sweet spot' and life, right now, is really good.

I'm also excited about wearing a smaller size - I'm firmly in a size 18, with some even starting to get a little looser. I know I've got to focus more on my strength training, though - I can feel myself getting soft and a little sloppy, and that's affecting how I think I look right now. I'm not happy with my 'visual', but I know it's a process.

Hang in there - once you get your correct level of restriction, it will be easier to lose the weight. Sometimes I stall for a week or two, but I can usually get things moving again if I go to Protein Shakes for a couple of days and up my workouts (or just change them)...

Let me know how you're doing! :thumbup:

[Glammaw 15]

Thanks for the kind words. I know I don't exercise as much as I should, but having had both knees replaced slows you down a whole lot. No excuses though...I am in this for the long haul. I can feel myself slipping back to the carbs if I don't watch, especially when I don't show any loss. I am going on vacation and hoping to just hold my own....a loss would be a blessing. But, I get a fill on the 15th and that will help. You keep up the good work because it is really working for you. And, congratulations on 50#s lost....be very proud of yourself!

[KimmyQ 0]

sistasassy,

What do you mean your band closes off? I got 2cc's put in last time & food keeps getting stuck and I either PB or wait it out so about an hour and I feel better, that isnt closed off though right? KimmyQ

[ddgalarza 0]

Hi Glammaw!

It sounds simple, but I know it's not...I do have a good level of restriction, and I'm making much better choices with my food. Sometimes my old carb-heavy habits come back to bite me (mostly around the time of my period) but for the most part, I'm concentrating on low-fat Protein sources, I'm eating much less bread (it gets stuck) and eating more veggies. I walk with my DD and DDog every morning - at least a mile - and I also walk 20- 25 min at a fast pace a lunchtime, weather permitting. If it's pouring raining, I don't go, but if it's just sprinkling, off I go!

I also walk from my building to the train station every day (a little over a mile) at a fast pace. If I'm not huffing, puffing and sweating, I'm not walking fast enough! I'm not eating as much fruit as I used to (it tends to raise my blood sugar - I'm a type II diabetic) and I will take longer walks on the weekend - double my normal distance / time.

That's really it - it sounds simple, as I said above, but I know it's not. It's really about the level of restriction for me - I've hit my 'sweet spot' and life, right now, is really good.

I'm also excited about wearing a smaller size - I'm firmly in a size 18, with some even starting to get a little looser. I know I've got to focus more on my strength training, though - I can feel myself getting soft and a little sloppy, and that's affecting how I think I look right now. I'm not happy with my 'visual', but I know it's a process.

Hang in there - once you get your correct level of restriction, it will be easier to lose the weight. Sometimes I stall for a week or two, but I can usually get things moving again if I go to Protein Shakes for a couple of days and up my workouts (or just change them)...

Let me know how you're doing! :thumbdown:

Ebony ~ If you didnt hear me before hear me now when I saw you ROCK! Keep up the good work!

Edited June 26, 2009 by ddgalarza

[2-Lose-Fluff 1]

Hi all you behaving and losing Notorious novembers. You are all doing so well. I need some motivation. I haven't lost or gained much since I was here May 12th. The Carb addiction has returned so I eat the junk and then

I eat right. As soon as I get to the wall of 240 the junk food desire is back. Help !!! My restriction is about right, but I cheat and add liquid so I don't PB. There has been tons of stress, I'm planning on seeing a therpist to deal with the comfort food craving. My exercise is nil--the heat here is too much for me. Maybe just the thought of accountablity to all of you will help get me on track again. Any thoughts?? I'm so discouraged.

Thanks your fluffy friend.

[SunnyOne 0]

You are doing very well! I have only lost 30 pounds....total. I was banded on 11/3 and have struggled every step of the way. I have restriction but every single pound lost has taken major effort! I got to the gym 3-4 times a week and still have only lost 30! I honestly do not think I would have lost any more or less if I was just going to the gym and never got the band. So your not alone....we all struggle at times. But rest assured you are doing well. Stay focused and you will prevail!

Tammy

[2-Lose-Fluff 1]

Where is the spreadsheet itself? I forgot. Thanks

[SunnyOne 0]

Not sure what you mean?

[Delivered 0]

Hi all you behaving and losing Notorious novembers. You are all doing so well. I need some motivation. I haven't lost or gained much since I was here May 12th. The Carb addiction has returned so I eat the junk and then

I eat right. As soon as I get to the wall of 240 the junk food desire is back. Help !!! My restriction is about right, but I cheat and add liquid so I don't PB. There has been tons of stress, I'm planning on seeing a therpist to deal with the comfort food craving. My exercise is nil--the heat here is too much for me. Maybe just the thought of accountablity to all of you will help get me on track again. Any thoughts?? I'm so discouraged.

Thanks your fluffy friend.

You have done very well. We were banded on the same day and you have lost a lot more weight.

Like you, I have gone several weeks without losing any weight. I think we just need to keep on keeping on. Look at how far we've come.

[JuneAct2 0]

Okay girls, I'm right there with you. I stayed the same from 5/19 until today, and I finally had a 1-1/2 lb loss. I gained and lost the same 5 lbs for about 3 months!!!

Maybe we're all just getting too comfortable with our bands...you know, the new wore off, and the rules are a distant echo in our heads, and we're struggling...(kind of like we did before when we were on a diet.)

It is time to get recommitted to making this happen! Find the paperwork you got from your doctor. Re-read the rules, and the eating plan. If you need a fill...get it! If you are exercising...ramp it up a bit! If you're not exercising...get off your butt! Are you drinking enough Water? Following the eating rules? Track your food for a couple of weeks to make sure you're not eating TOO much or TOO little. Oh, and I'm directing this all squarely at myself! I am just as frustrated as the rest of you.

I know we can do this! Everybody set a reasonable goal...and let's achieve our goals together! Good luck to us all!

[SunnyOne 0]

I totally agree with you 100%!! And this morning I went to the gym and "ramped it up a bit" I worked out for 1 hour, rode 8miles on the bike and done some weights! I need to get this moving....I think my problem is eating the wrong things! I vomit quite a bite (sorry to be gross) so I don't chew like I need too...have always been a fast eater but it has gotten better. I choose to eat less since it is hard to eat so many things...so I have to make better choices and monitor my intake better. I will be logging my meals every day and just over all being aware of what I eat!

What will you be doing differently? Let's sound off about this!