NJMomma

Down a few, checking in at 239 lbs !!

That's great! Keep it up!

WHy do I sabotage myself all the time!? Weighed in this morning and I was down two lbs, yay!! Had my egg for breakfast, and went out to run some errands...where I was lured into McDonald's for a caramel frappe. Granted it was a small with no whipped cream, but still, 370 calories!! For what?! I always do that! I should have bought something non food of equal cost, I know better. Why do I sabotage myself? And how can I stop? Is it just pure willpower or a mindset?

See, I could have gone for that. Or even something from dunkin donuts. But it's Like my brain says, ok you've succeded you can stop now. I get the occasional cheat. But this is different. I see something positive happen and I say good enough, not keep it up.

Add me too! Tulip9920 I need some accountability on there. I haven't logged food in over a week :/

I took a break from the boards for a couple of months. And guess what? During that time, I lost like 3lbs! ( Clearly you were all holding me accountable. And now I see there's an ipad app, so I'll be sure to check in often! Hope everyone is doing well!! See lots of new faces here! Megan

So I've been banded about 9 months. I have 8cc's in my 11 cc realize band. I had my last fill about a month ago. I felt tight in the morning, loosening up during the day. Went out for dinner one night and got stuck bad on a piece of lettuce. Threw up 3 times and went on liquids for 3 days to give it a break. Everything went back to normal. That was about a month ago. This past week or so, I've been so tight I can barely get anything down. Sometimes I can't even swallow a full mouthful of Water without pain and burping it back up. So my question is - am I too tight? Do I have a slip? Or is this the way the band really works and I'm not working it correctly? I'm chewing the bejesus out of everything, eating slow ect... Also, way tmi, but when I threw up, it was this giant mucus ball. Never actually threw up the food. What does that mean? I have a dr appointment on the 13th, just hoping to get some insight before then. Can only live on frozen yogurt and girl scout Cookies for so long!

I'll check it out now, thanks!

I don't know but those Samoas go down like nothing lol!! Yes, I am drinking my Protein shakes, which stink. I've only tried the Gillian Michaels chocolate flavored powder. Have any better alternatives?

Sorry I'm late, first time here in a couple of months! Name, real or screen~ Megan NJmomma Goal weight for March 30th~ 235 Weight on March 1st~ 243 Age~ 32 Dietary goal for March~ Fruits and veggies! Exercise goal for March~ at LEAST 30 mins a day, 6 days per week Personal goal for March~ Don't let the everyday get to me Date banded~ 6/1/2011 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 61 What is your favorite outdoor excercise/activity~ walking, I'm boring )

Thank you for the responses! I had a feeling that I was just a smidgen bit too tight. I'll give them a call on Monday, see if I can get in earlier than the 13th for an unfill.

Ugh, I'm so annoyed with myself this month. What happened to me??? Down a pound, up a pound...I don't even remember what I was last week. Weighed in at 257 this morning. Definitely not going to meet my goal ( Megan

Ugh, I'm so annoyed with myself this month. What happened to me??? Down a pound, up a pound...I don't even remember what I was last week. Weighed in at 257 this morning. Definitely not going to meet my goal ( Megan

I don't know if I want to click on it lol. I like being blissfully unaware. Guess I should though Thanks lol! Glad I could help with your weight loss Now here is the bad news. Dunkin Donuts Pumpkin Spice Latte Medium Nutritional Info

I'm down one pound this week, weighed in at 259. Been doing zumba 4, sometimes 5 days a week, sticking with my three small meals. But I have a problem. Dunkin Donuts pumpkin Spice Latte. It's the devil. Even though I get it with skim milk and no sugar, I know it's not a good option. I think I had one almost every day last week :oO Oh Larry, you've been subtracting 100 lbs again lol. I was looking at the chart last week, you have my goal and starting weight 100lbs less than what it is lol. You don't have to go in and change it, just thought it was funny. Megan

Down a couple, weighed in at 261 today! Megan

Name, real or screen~ Megan Age~ 31 Weight on September 1st~ 263 Goal Weight for September 29th~253 Exercise Goal for September~ 30 mins 5x's a week Dietary Goal for September~ watch portion sizes Personal Goal for September~ be happy, don't let the stress get me! Date Banded~ june 1, 2011 Total Weight Loss Since Banding 41 lbs

Weighed in at 264 today. Really disappointed in myself this month. I lost all willpower when we were on vacation and just haven't been able to get back on track. Have to figure out how to get going again! Megan

Hey everyone! Checking in super late here. Was on vacation last week, missed my weigh in. Came in today at 264. Hope I make it to goal this month! Megan

So I went for my second fill yesterday, the dr. was putting in .5cc's. When he went to test it, he wasn't able to pull it all out. Should have had 3.5cc's in there total, he could only remove half of it. I think he tried 5 or 6 times. He said he didn't think there was a leak, but seemed confused. So after he left the room (he's not my normal dr) the nurse that usually does the fills came in. I told her what happened and she said that she sees that alot with the realize band. Evidently with the lapband, it's such a high pressure band, that when you test it, the fluid practically jumps out at you. But with the realize band you really have to work to get it all out. In theory, that makes sense. Still a little concerned though. So before I make myself sick researching band leaks, tell me your experiences. Is your dr ever able to pull out the full amount that you have???

Bevsuz- guess that kind of blows that theory then, huh lol? I guess I'll just try to not worry about it and make sure my normal dr sees me next time. I can't imagine having another surgery to fix it, so I'm just going to ignore it.

I don't know how it happened, but I'm down 3lbs this week. Weighed in at 267. Go for my second fill this afternoon, hopefully I'll stay on the ball!! Megan

Name, real or screen~ Megan Age~ 31 Weight on August 1st~ 270 Goal Weight for August 29th~ 260 Exercise Goal for August~ anything lol!! I don't think I exercised at all in July ( Dietary Goal for August~ cut back on the carbs and control grazing Personal Goal for August~ enjoy the last couple weeks with my oldest daughter before she starts kindergartin Date Banded~ june 1 2011 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~ 34 lbs!

I'm more central jersey, live in Toms River, but also looking for fellow bandsters! I was banded June 1st, have lost 34 lbs. Feeling great! Megan

Checking in a day late...again lol. I'm down a little bit, passed my goal with 2 pounds. Weighed in at 270. Congrats everyone on your success! Megan