Hope everyone is doing great. This is really a learning process, but it was worth it. Down 28 in 38 days. I had a fill on 3/9 but having a little trouble swallowing since fill, scheduled for follow up on 3/19 .

It's good to hear all the results - sounds like many of us have very similar results so far. That makes me feel pretty good in that I'm not the only one who hasn't lost recently - must be normal! I haven't lost any weight in the last week (my third week since surgery) but had a doctor's appointment two days ago. He said this is normal and that I should now start on 'regular foods'. I'm to note how quickly I feel full after starting regular foods (no more liquids, soups, etc.). I am tentatively scheduled to have my first fill on April 10, which will be nearly 6 weeks after surgery. So far, I'm not finding much restriction but am still trying to limit portions and be cautious of what I eat. We'll see how the next two weeks go. Good luck all!

hello all Febbanders,

I am having a problem with my mind wanting to eat, but my stomach doesn't really care if I eat or not. My stomach has only growled a few time, but nothing major. Saw the doctor yesterday and I'm down 30 pounds including the pre- diet. He didn't schedule a fill, and says it is up to me and told me to go back when i get hungry and hour after meals. I am pushing the Protein hard. Good luck everyone.

I was banded on Feb 11 and have lost about 40 pounds overall, from the 1st of Feb. I went to the doc Tuesday and they decided to not do a fill. They said since I wasn't "hungry" in the mornings and with as much weight that I've lost that they didn't want to do a fill. They also said that they consider me to already be where they anticipated I would be in a year post-op. I feel that I've been very strict with myself. I'm worried that I'm going to stretch my pouch and I just won't do that. I haven't been exercising as I should but the weather here has been horrible and there's no where nearby do do any walking (no malls, etc.)

That is a really great weight loss. I am too worried that I will stretch my pouch so I am very careful of the portion size. I eat about every 3-4 hours a day. It has been kind of a struggle to wait and drink an hour before and after eating, but it is getting better.

P.S. Its great to talk with a fellow North Carolinian. I live in Columbus County NC.

I've worked to not "graze" throughout the day. That was a habit I've had to break. Now I only eat breakfast before work, lunch and then supper... and NOTHING after supper.

I've had some problems getting used to not drinking before / during / after meals too... just something that we have to develop a new habit for.

Hey guys just thought i would pop in and see how everyones doing now that we're all past the 6 month mark. I'm having some reflux issues right now that have got me kind of bummed. But i'm only 6 pounds from goal and am still very happy with my choice to be banded. I haven't regretted my decision at all so far. So how's everyone else doing?

Hey guys just thought i would pop in and see how everyones doing now that we're all past the 6 month mark. I'm having some reflux issues right now that have got me kind of bummed. But i'm only 6 pounds from goal and am still very happy with my choice to be banded. I haven't regretted my decision at all so far. So how's everyone else doing?

Congratulations on your weight loss!

Would you mind sharing some information on the number fills you have had and the quantity? and some tips on how you achieved your goals!

sure, i had 1ccin at surgery. about 6 weeks later i had a 2cc fil in the office. my 2nd fill was 1cc and my last fill was on june 1st that took to a total of 4.5cc in a 10cc band. And i don't foresee having another fill any time soon. I'm actually really considering having a slight unfill to slow things down so i can work on toning. I try to maintain a healthy diet, but i'm more of a strict calorie counter than anything else. i try to stay around 1200 a day or below. And if i want a treat a have it. but i definitely think about what i eat first instead of mindlessly shoving food in my mouth til i'm stuffed. but if i do have a snack. its counted as part of that 1200 and not extra calories. Counting is definitely the key for me.. good luck and keep me posted on how you progress. And 42 pounds is awesome!! those are 42 pounds you will never have to see on your hips or thigh again!!

Jennifer, how did you lose so much weight so fast? Congratulations. I was banded 2/23/2009 and I am only done 49 pounds total. I feel great and still have another 49 pounds to go to meet my goal.

Can you share with us what is working for you?

I am extremly unhappy that I am still losing so much hair all day every day and now feel like I can see actualy bald spots.. I always had a lot of hair.. my nick name was mop head - that is how thick my hair was.. I can't make the hair loss stop?

can anyone out there help me get some answers as to how to make the hair loss stop I am 6 months out of surgery and this should have stopped by now..

Thank you and congraulations to everyone for their weight loss..

Jackie

I couldn’t be happier, down over 90lbs and close to my original goal weight:thumbup::frown::thumbup:

I was banded 2/18/09 with no initial fluid in a 10cc band. I have had 3 fills and a small unfill, currently I’m pretty comfortable at 3.6cc (I think I’m at my sweet spot). I didn’t exercise much in the first 5 months, but the weight came off at a good clip, usually between .2 and .4 lbs every day. I have had restriction since the beginning. I eat between 900-1500 calories a day in 3 meals and sometimes one snack. My hunger is usually kept at bay for 4-6 hours between meals. I have gone form XXXL shirts and size 44 pants to M shirts and size 34 pants. I am below any previous dieting weight that I have ever had, and close to my US Navy Boot Camp weight from 1984.

As I started to get closer to my goal, I decided to shift my focus from weight to Body Fat %. Last month I went in for a Hydrostatic Dunk test and learned that my BF was 22.3% which is “Average” for a male of my age. I decided though that I could do better and am working towards a goal of 15% Body Fat, which is considered “Ideal”. Since starting a workout routine, I have dropped some more fat and am currently at 21.2% Body Fat. At my current rate, I believe I will pass my weight goal and attain my Body Fat goal within the next 1-2 months.

I LOVE the band:wub::wub:

Jennifer, how did you lose so much weight so fast? Congratulations. I was banded 2/23/2009 and I am only done 49 pounds total. I feel great and still have another 49 pounds to go to meet my goal.

Can you share with us what is working for you?

I am extremly unhappy that I am still losing so much hair all day every day and now feel like I can see actualy bald spots.. I always had a lot of hair.. my nick name was mop head - that is how thick my hair was.. I can't make the hair loss stop?

can anyone out there help me get some answers as to how to make the hair loss stop I am 6 months out of surgery and this should have stopped by now..

Thank you and congraulations to everyone for their weight loss..

Jackie

Jackie,

Are you getting enough Protein? I find salmon to be a great source, but I can only handle so much of that. I have been supplementing with Muscle Milk Light or Protein Shots, both are only 100 calories and available by the case at costco. I find them both to be a little on the sweet side, but not as gross as some of the stuff out there.

Jacks if you're still having hair loss i too wouls suggest upping you protein. i've also heard a lot of people on here that take a biotin supplement to help with hair loss. hopefully one of these suggestions will help

I couldn’t be happier, down over 90lbs and close to my original goal weight:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

A Hearty Congratulations KartMan!!!!

Wow - You are an Inspiration!!

All the Best!!!:mad:

100LBS Down – Major Milestone:thumbup:

Ok, it’s not my final goal – but it is one that I have really been waiting for and am super excited to have achieved. I knew it would hit sometime this week and I did it this morning. I jumped on the scale and it read 185! I started this journey back at 285.

Another of my big goals is to hit 24.9 BMI, which is only a pound away (184lbs) and should happen in the next day or so. I have set many other mini goals along the way that have been great to hit as well:

- Overweight instead of Obese (BMI)

- L Shirts and 36 Pants

- Lowest diet weight 206lbs

- Onederland

- M Shirts and 34 Pants

- 100lbs Loss

My real goal is to get to 15% Body Fat. I started checking that about 2 months ago (I was 22.3% then). I am under 19% now and figure I need to get down to about 170-175lbs to reach 15%. I expect to be there in 1-2 months.

Who would have thunk it :scared2: