Hi Everyone!!

Time for a status report!

How are you doing? How are you feeling? Has the band met your expectations as of yet?

I had my first fill last Thursday, 9.24.2009. The first night I felt VERY restricted, then it calmed down totally by the next day. I can eat more than I thought I would at this point. I do get hungry but I am trying to make good choices. I definitely get "head hunger", I make it a point to not keep my trigger foods in the house, i.e. ice cream. I am journaling on sparkpeople.com, I like that site.

I've started to push up the workouts as of this past weekend. I feel it today!! I can tell I am a bit weak but try to tell myself if I keep at it I will start to crave it. No excuses... I have to do it. I have been very stressed at work also and I know the exercise helps me there too.

I have lost 28 lbs since August 15th. I am happy with my progress. The scale did finally move 2 lbs since my fill which I am happy with. I didn't lose a thing (even gained a couple of pounds) just before my fill. It was discouraging but thanks to this site I learned it is normal.

I am very happy with my band and can't wait to reach the elusive sweet spot!! I get my next fill on October 22nd, my doctor does them monthly. I am curious what that fill will bring.

I can't wait to get into my next grouping of clothes (I have several bins of all sizes). I think in 15 lbs I will be able to open that bin! That is my mini goal right now.

Best of luck to all! I look forward to reading your updates!!:tongue2:

Hi All,

Just an update.

I got off tract on my eating because I was bummed about being right on with my diet and exercise and not losing weight. :frown:

Then I didn't get my first fill because my incisions weren't healed enough. :w00t:

But...Reading everyone's posts helps me know we are all in this together. It's a struggle but the year plus bandsters' posts let us newbies know that it does work. :sad:

I decided to set a first goal and then my ultimate goal. My ticker reflects my 1st goal, 208. For my height, 5' 10", that's when I will no longer be in the obese catagory.:thumbup:

My final goal is the top of "normal" weight BMI, 173.:wub:

How are all of you setting your goals?

Good Journey,

Maggie

I am strugging with making good food decisions. I can eat anything! I knew from the start that this would be a journey. I have turned to food for comfort for many years. I have not had a fill, but I am sheduled for November. To be honest, I am afraid of getting a fill. If I can't eat something, how will make myself feel better. I am 195 as of this morning (gained from last week). I have been going through some family and work problems. I have yet to find a balance of coping with stress and not eating. Don't get me wrong, I am please with the 22 lbs of weight loss, but I could be doing better.

Howdy Ya'll-

I'm happy to report nearly 27 lbs lost total from my highest weight. I was banded 8/27 and got a 4cc fill on 9/30. I was in for my 6 week nutrition appt and had lost nearly 4 lbs since the fill. I get fuller faster now, with the little restriction i've got going on, but still know that more is needed.

My next fill is 10/21 and I just hope to continue losing until then. I'm not exercising much, always have good intentions, just never follow through. I'm going to get better.

My clothes fit better and looser now, hoping to toss some of my big stuff soon, but still able to wear everything, just more comfortably.