Grider

I did not get a 2nd fill either. So i guess i must work harder to drop the next 5 lbs. - congrats!

I am desperatly trying to get a gym buddy, the one i go to seem pretty friendly compared to any I ever went,,, so i'll keep trying. defentely helps to meet up with someone... I did get a great response on the MFP site -and now we have a circle of banders, welcome to join us there. Accountability to some one helps.. Good luck!

I think it makes a difference, I belive we have a totally different mindset. Yest- I went to get my haircut as i keep it very short for the pool etc and the gal who usually does my hair and knows bout my band just ignored me and finally the dude came over and said "well no-one is taking anyone so come with me" and another older lady said HI there but she ignored me- (I see she's put on some weight)... anyhow-- i think banders have a different understanding than those who are NOT. I think that's why all the support group stuff,,, so thanks for helping me in the MFP

you must take pictures of self to see the difference, my thing is clothes, I see how my old clothes droop on me, and I am only 28 lbs out (but also 4-10)... My belly still big- so maybe you are only concentrating on one area of your body?I think also the inside is been broken down but the skin and make up of body still the same. My arms still big, but now flabby,, still look big, just no fat in them. so I still look the same..need to sculpure my body with exercise.

Thank you- I am Griderrr- ill try to get all of you in today,,, thank you!

I am in desparate need of accountability. So far no one at they gym I can meet up with. I might post something on the board?? If anyone is on the MFP wants to be a buddy I would appreciate it.

I am hanging around the thrift stores, we got some real good ones - many things still have tags on them.. I am changing too fast to spend that much money. what I got 6 weeks ago just took back to the thrift store. in fact today i took 3 large black bags full of clothes. Found some brand new skinny jeans for 3.99 yipeee- they fit! this has got to be the best motivator!

I think people like the miralax, i did what my Dr told me- milk of magnesia cherry flavor- cheap, works great and still have to use it on occasion and I am back on pribiotics, I bought a pill crusher at wally world and eat with something FAST. and yes lots of water,, thtas hard for me in winter, but im trying.

I liked your post about the info about the delay... I was wondering about that,,, the Dr did NOT give me a 2nd fill and I was feeling more tightening recently than in the beginning and thought there was some food stuck in there,, great post, and also how the band in it's location of the stomach- sends the brain messages it is full!

Sorry you had to have gall bladder removed, hope you are feeling better. BUT you have 9lbs is to go WOWEEE congratulations!! Maybe that's why my surgeon is going slow, and as long as I'm loosing every month, I will get there, I just need for warm weather to come. The blood work came back depleted of vitamin D- they gave me pills, hope this gives me more pep- but I am ready for that SUNSHINE- feel better Dawn- you will make it !

Shapes Largo/Clearwater here,,, would LOVE a buddy for accountability! be so much more fun.

Are you hungry after that? I just re started the gym thing and i leave starved

whoo whoo congrats!!!

I still eat too fast but my portions still pretty good. I did not get my 2nd fill as I had lost 5 lbs so he has happy- I wasn't, but maybe ill lose 5 lbs more.before next mo? least the gym is becoming a part of my life and hopefully with summer near -i will really drop with pool n beach etc and eating fruits etc --just a whole different enviroment for me. I am ready to sweat the lbs away/

HI- its not an easy ride but very doable. Read everything, and then see how it may apply to you. Most of us are very happy and some will try to scare you- you do what your little heart tells you. I a beginner just learnign to work with my new way of life, and so so so glad I took the plunge. WELCOME and rem no question is silly... ASK and get peace of mind.

how many fills.. you are doing great,,, i am going but slowwwww been trying to increase gym time.cold weather not my friend and they say i was very low in vita D which kept me tired and low so i hope to have more pep! you are an inspiration!

no meats,,, nothing you would NOT give a 3/ 4 mo old baby

Cosntipation is my culprit, and I go daily,,, but seems with all the protein, it backs up more than I realize,,, some milk of magnesia and water + water and my tummy goes flat again.

They did the same thing to me-- spread gastric bypass,,, I never said i had anything done except hernia repair which is true, I am loosing slowly, and they see me eating kinda normal, just that I am on a diet of sorts. They actually cornered me, in how much did you lose, when did you have surgery, and I went on about hernia. They over it by now, I was flavor of the month, now some gal quit -she will be the flavor for a while. I really do not care, but you must NEVER feel you need to give anyone any explanations for bettering your health. Never - ever- My ex told me> - what they eat- should not make you s..t.- move on with a clear mind and head UP! Congratulations on your valor to get the band.

I went to visit # 2 and no fill either- I did lose 4 lbs since last visit and he was happy with that. guess I will have to do more work myself, gym etc. I was correct in saying slow loss is better physically for myself, My bloodwork came with very low VITA "D" I need a Hawaiian vacation!!! I knew I needed to be out more. COME on Spring!

DEPENDS- I had hernia repair as well- it all was about $26,000. I only have a copay from Hosp, about $1100. as insurance covered both,, but if you did both with a copay of $5k you are doing great!

WOWEE great way to start!!! hang in there, it does get better.

I grill fish with frozen veggies on side-- I also make salmon croquetes with drained canned salmon, egg, seasoning and the wholewheat baked crakers from wally world, and little bit of olive oil in pan for frying.

The mind thing, is I still have a problem only cooking for ONE. I cooked over 30 yrs for a whole family, 4 men and usually a visitor. I am boxing up all my big pots and pans n sticking them in the closet as its a nice set and dont want to just give away. I hope this will help me in making smaller amounts that later I do not feel I need to eat them, in order not to throw away. I absolutely hate throwing away food, but been doing so more and more. Trying to find that combination of cooking good food but less portion.

did you feel anything when this port flipped? how do you know unless Dr tells you?