transforming jlaroux

Im here too! Banded may 2011 and im down 103 pounds.

So to answer your question, yes, welcome to bandster hell. Its the time b4 you have restriction.

I was banded on 5/24/11 and I have lost 103 pounds. Congratulations to all on your losses! This is such a wonderful group to belong to!!!

My doc said its because fliud settles around the band overnight, and it causes it to be tighter. As we move around thru the day, so does the fluid. I drink coffee brfore eating breakfast, and only room temp water later. No worries, this is quite the norm.

I cannot eat bread, unless its toasted. Rice and potatoes leave an unpleasant feeling and Pasta, i only eat dreamfields. Mind you... I choose not to eat those foods because they make me feel horrible. Do i eat other sliders( chips, ice cream, cookies) yes. But i only eat a small amount. I try to not feel guilty for what some may call cheating. I no longer cheat, cause im not dieting. My lifestyle has changed and withbit the way i think. As of yesterday, im diwn 100 pounds and this is how i did it.

I just had a bew one done about a month ago. I told the artist my concerns. Sge said the only time ur ink will change is if you gain weight. It doesnt get distorted from weight loss!

I get the huccups as my signal to stop eating.

And WALK! its the best thing!

I was banded in May and Im down 95 pounds. I have 60 more to go!!! One thing I have learned is that this is a deeply personal journey. That being said, I have 10cc in a 14 cc band. Im tight, but only fir a time until i need anothetr fill because The amount of food slowly creeps up on me, and i go for a fill.

Make sure you are drinking between meals. Also after you eat go find something to do!

Make sure you are drinking between meals. Also after you eat go find something to do!

Any soups, yogurts, jello, protein shakes are good!

I am over a year out and still get the occassional reminder of my ports location! Less and less frequently, but it still occurs!

I have lost 96 pounds. My short term goal is 100 pounds, rewarded by my first pedicure!

29%

I did a Warrior Dash yestetday!!! So i had my band done 12.5 months ago, i have lost 96 pounds and did my dash with my 19 year old niece!!!! Not perfect, missed a few obstacles, walked most of the 3.38 miles....and finished last in my wave, but i did it! I finished, had a blast and cant wait to run that thing next year!!!!

I am just about 13 months out and have lost 96 pounds. You are doing fine! Slow and easy. I still have 50-60 pounds i want to lose. Realize the band is a tool and a lifestyle change. It will b there for you. Its adjustable, sometimes you'll lose faster than others. I was on a plateau fir 2 months! Then in 1 week, i lost 4 pounds! Crazy!!!

Thanks! I'm Already planning next years races... A dirty girl and a warrior dash!

Thanks! And good for you! 79 pounds is nothing to sneeze at! Thats fabulous!!! A warrior dash is a 5k + obstacles. U get muddy, filthy, and i got lots and lots of bruises and scratches! I would do it all over again!

It was a blast! I only ran about a mile when all said and done. I did 8 of the 12 obstacles. Theyre challenging of both mind and body. It was amazing crossing the finish line and getting my very first race medal!

I live in the lehigh valley. I've gad ny band for over a year and ive lost 94 pounds!

5'6", 218 pounds and im wearing a 16 pant and a 14 dress! Down from a 26 at 310!!!!

219. Sigh. Slow moving scale...

Awesome job! My goal is 100 pounds by my 1 year anniversary! Im at 91! But seeing you exceed that goal makes me know it's possible! Thanks for sharing!

Digestable carbs are the carbs that your body can digest. The nice thing is that they dont get all gunked up and sit in the pit of your band and make you feel like crap!