hi everyone

this is my very 1st post on this site. i had totally forgotten about it :thumbup: i'm usually on OH but not really happy with the new form.

i was banded on 10-20-08 :smile:, LOST 36lbs & have had no problems to speak of. i won't get my 1st fill until 1-28 which i can't wait! i'm needing major motivation to exercise. that is what i've been lacking. i know i can do it but it's just getting started again. i also need to be reminded of the good band foods. i guess i'm asking everyone for a swift kick in the rear:tongue2: today i got great news from my pcp. my aic is 5.8 whewww whooo colesteral 160 lbl 80 so i'm doing great but could be doing soooooooooooo much better.

thank you for listening

Allegra

Edited January 21, 200917 yr by allegra314

I personally so far have only done some walking. I stay away from bread and rice. Also any veggies that are "stringy", like Asparagus (sp?) and broccoli. I don't touch any liquid with bubbles in it...I had a sip of sparkling cider on new years and I can say I will never ever do that again!!! I still use straws because my surgeon said that it was fine. I watch my calories a little and stay away from fast food as much as possible. I eat my protein first and try not to have salads for dinner. Stay away from liquid calories as much as possible. I haven't gotten stuck yet...knock on wood! I have a 2 year old special needs/disabled son so he keeps me on my toes...other than that so far I haven't worked out much! I'm in need of a fill, but have to wait until I have the money for gas to get to the clinic! :thumbup:. Good luck!

Seems strange to wait 3 months for a fill. Anyway, I have to remind myself of the right foods too... ALOT. I try to get my protein up to at least 60 grams in as few calories as possible. I drink at least one protein shake and eat one protein bar per day. I do not eat vegies or fruit very often since I take vitamins every stinking day. I am doing well with 6cc in the band but I do slip up on reese's PB cups and garlic bread ocasionally. If I need a treat I go for the McD's ice cream cone, it has less sugar and carbs than the other shakes and stuff. Eating is no fun anymore but losing the weight is fun enough. Keep up to fight!!

You are doing so great!!! Congratulations!

What I've noticed about myself is that if I call it exercise, I don't like to do it. It's hard to even get started. I trick myself by turning up some energizing music and I just start dancing around. Before I know it, I'm ready to move more. Sometimes we just need a push start to get over the mental hurdles.

Take care!

You have had a long wait for your first fill, given that most poeple don't feel restriction until they have had at least a couple, you have done really well to lose weight without one.

no wonder you are losing a bit of motivation but I am sure you will get it right back after your fill on 28th.

I was banded on 6 November and had one fill on 12 December and really need to get another soon but getting an appointment that fits in with my work schedule is hard just now so I will have to wait until early February.

good luck for your fill and you have come to the right place here for encouragement.

Sue

My my we are doing soooo good.

We all chose the Lap Band to gain are good health.

Let us all remind our self of the rules in this are first year.

Exercise is a must to change our life.

Eat right is a must that means healthy foods in the proper quantity.

Take the required victims as we have been told.

Drink the required quantity of fluids.

No snacks between meals ever this is a hard one.

The big one for us all is still to come to Maintain are lose this one will be my biggest.

But we can do it this time RIGHT.

Good luck to us all.

Thank you Old Goat for the reminder so eloquently put :biggrin: I sure need it some days!

Hi Allegra:

Why do you have to wait so long for your first fill?

I hang out in the exercise forum of this web site. That really motivates me. I know that does not work for everyone. But because I work long hours and have a long commute, I cannot go to a gym or meet with a buddy in person. So the best motivation for me is the exercise thread.

Plus, I bought a new Ipod and every week I down load motivational songs on it to help me get through my treadmill exercise routine. Oh and the big motivation is that I have lost three pant sizes. I see results and it makes me want to keep my exercise routine going. I did not see results, I would not want to keep up with exercise.

Take care,

thank you all for responding with such kindness and concern. the reason i have had to wait so long is at my 6 wks i was out of state for the holidays and my doc didn't want to fill it prior to my leaving. once i came back the 28th was the first appt i could get. i've been going crazy. I know i'll get right back on track but it has been hard doing this alone. i sincerely appreciate everyone who wrote me. best wishes for a wonderful new year as healthier and happier 2009!