This may be too soon or maybe already started but I got my date for December 2nd and thought us December Bandsters should start to follow each other. Any takers? How's the preop appointments going? the preop diet? Any news is good news! (except for the fact that I have to quit smoking!!!!) :blushing:

DizzyLizzy you are doing great!!! I have recently joined the gym and the workouts are kicking my butt! It's so cool that you're so motivated. We have to pump one another up, that's what I think, and reading your post definitely made me feel charged and ready! Thank you.

Thank you! Yes, we gotta do what we gotta do to get it done!

The workouts will get easier and more enjoyable as you go. I actually like working out now and kinda get a little "high" off it!

Hey ... were you serious that you made a personal goal of 10 pounds per week? I can never, I mean NEVER lose that much. Not even when I'm only drinking protein shakes. I think I topped out at seven in the very beginning, but now it's pretty much 2 to 4 on very carefully planned weeks that include exercise. Just goes to show how different we all are!!

Hey ... were you serious that you made a personal goal of 10 pounds per week? I can never, I mean NEVER lose that much. Not even when I'm only drinking protein shakes. I think I topped out at seven in the very beginning, but now it's pretty much 2 to 4 on very carefully planned weeks that include exercise. Just goes to show how different we all are!!

10lbs per month...my bad...lol!

10lbs per month...my bad...lol!

Glad you straightened that up. I was thinking... if she's losing 40 pounds a month since December - I'm definitely doing something wrong. HAHA

Glad you straightened that up. I was thinking... if she's losing 40 pounds a month since December - I'm definitely doing something wrong. HAHA

Hey guys,

I hoped on here today to try and get some self reassurance. I have done very well since my surgery on Dec. 2nd, 2009. I have lost 45lbs. I am very happy about the results dont get me wrong...But I seem to be on a plateau...I have not lost a single pound in 3 weeks..I havent changed my eating habits or exercise habits. I am starting to get a little frustrated and listening to that stinking thinking we all get when we arent progressing like we want. I know I should be happy with the results so far and not worry these things happen....But Damn it SUCKS! You guys are all doing great and keep up the hard work....And don't we all wish we could lose 40lbs a month!

4my4kids:

You've lost 45 I've lost 23... Sorry you get nothing from me. HAHAHA

3 weeks???? I haven't lost in 3 months. But maybe it's time you got another fill.

maybe it is because you haven't changed anything. Last plateau I had to increase my calories and change up my exercise. I've hit another plateau myself. We'll see if I can shake things up again.

4my4kids...my advice as well, shake it up a bit. Try eating an extra 100-200 calories a day and mixing up the exercise routine, seems to work fairly well for me when things stall....You're doing awesome anyway!

Definitely shake it up! Your body gets use to routine.

Well pregnancy is already killing my weightloss. I am up 4 pounds in less than a week. I just feel hungry all the time! And I have not been making the best food choices. Not to mention I have slacked on my exercise routine due to being tired all the time. But I am back going to the gym and watching what food I put into my mouth. I am determined not to gain a lot of what I lost back. With ds2, I only gained 13 pounds and that was without the band. So I'm hoping to repeat that.

Tracy, you can do it. It's just really tough because if you're like me, you're really tired when you're first pregnant. Just think of all the success you've had so far, and keep it in mind when you're tempted to make lousy food choices. Then remember, you're SUPPOSED to gain weight when you're pregnant, and go easy on yourself. You've already shown you have what it takes to be a big loser. I hope your pregnancy is smooth sailing all the way!!

Doer - thank you. I am scared of gaining a bunch of weight. I'm trying to remind myself that I am suppose to gain weight and I can get it back off after the baby is here. But your mindset is so different after losing so much weight.

Edited April 27, 201016 yr by TracyW2

tracy, the water balance in your body may have changed. chances are you haven't eaten an extra 14,000 calories. Try not to stress, exercise when you feel up to it, and find a way to satisfy that sweet little babies sweet tooth.

Missy - thank you! I needed to hear that!