I went to my follow up doctor's appointment today. It's been two months since my last visit, and I've lost a little over 11 pounds since then. I currently weigh 235, so I've lost 95 pounds total in about 81/2 months. My doctor says I'm doing awesome. I did end up getting a fill because I've been hungry in between meals the last couple of weeks and sometimes I can eat way too much food. He only put .5 of a cc in, and it feels pretty tight. I'm hoping I can still eat most of the good protein and most food, but that I'm not as hungry and that I can't eat as much of it. It feels like my weight loss is slowing down, but the doc says I'm right on track. I have been feeling sluggish some days, so he ordered a blood test to check my B12 and iron levels. I did have issues with anemia when I was younger, so I want to make sure that I'm not lacking iron now, which would make me sluggish. All in all, I'm pretty excited and I know I could never have gotten here without the band and of course, my awesome surgeon who gives me great support. I'm scheduled for another visit in four weeks. I met with the nutritionist and she suggested making sure I eat something for breakfast every day, even if it's just protein powder in my coffee and doing free weights instead of the machines at the gym. She said that it will work better because it uses your stabilization muscles. She said only beginners should do the circuit lines and I've been doing them for 8 months, so it's time to move on to something new. My mood is great and I'm excited that I'm still losing consistently. Yay!!!!:sad:

Congrats!!! you are doing great. This is inspiration I tell you, I'm coming upon my 4 month and I have a long way to go.... I've only lost about 28 lbs or so.. I had my 2nd fill on yesterday so hopefully I starting loosing more... Can you give me some ideas of your diet and your exercise plan, I exericse at least 3 times a week 30 minutes on eliptical and 25 minutes on treadmill.. then weights for about 20 minutes.. any ideas are recommend. Keep up the good work.

I am only 7 weeks post op and only had one fill. I have felt full and after the fill I got stuck a few times. Your blog is impressive. You should be very proud of your success. Thanks for sharing. I hope I have as much success. Thanks imaluckydog

Congratulations! You are doing great!

Thanks everyone! I really appreciate the encouragement and it really motivates me to stay on track!

I try to eat mostly protein, low fat, low carb. I can't do bread and with my recent fill, pasta doesn't go down well either, so that keeps me in check. I drink a danactive priobiotic drink (yogurt section of grocery store) and coffee with spenda and sugar free coffee mate for breakfast, then lunch varies. If I'm hungry and I can eat, I'll have a lean cuisine, if not I'll have some yogurt or cottage cheese or string cheese or something with protein. Then a protein drink or a couple tablespoons of peanut butter before the gym. Dinner is usually something with shrimp, or sometimes fish. Sometimes I make something at the beginning of the week and eat it all week. I go to recipezaar.com. I made crustless quiche, shrimp salad, chicken noodle soup, just to name a few. My fill is pretty tight, so I eat a little bit and then I'm not hungry. If I'm craving sweets or junk food, I make myself eat protein first and then I find that I don't want the other stuff because I'm full. I really think that frequent fills are the key to my success. That and exercise. Exercise makes me feel good and keeps me on track mentally. I switch up what exercise I do every four weeks or so. Right now I have been going to a body pump class at the gym 3 days a week which is like a cardio class but with weights. It's awesome! I also try to do the elliptical trainer or treadmill several times a week. Basically, just try to stay active, keep my mind off food, and don't have any junk food in the house. I do eat junk occasionally, but I don't keep it around. I have to actively go get it. If I make or buy something that's unhealthy, I'll eat some of it and then throw the rest out. Good luck!!