ready4changein2011
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Congrats!!! Keep up the good work. -
Fill on Tuesday and I have noticed great restriction so far. I'm eating 3 meals a day half a cup each and not hungry. Hoping I'm finally set been on a plateau almost 1 year.
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Fill today hopes this helps me with getting back on track. Scale went up and i did not have to ask PA said get on the table mam lol. It's good when your caregiver recognize your needs.
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My First Plateau
ready4changein2011 replied to PrettyThick1's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Been on a plateau since Dec 2012 so of course I'm frustrated. I really believe I'm stuck here. Exercising whole time, watching calories, carb cycling, etc. Going for fill Tuesday hope it helps. Good luck any advice I will truly appreciate it. Even my PA can't figure it out. -
Dr. Reilly with True Results Houston?
ready4changein2011 replied to rbmk14's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Banded by Dr. Reilly in 2012. He is very caring and knowledgeable. I trusted him and he took care of me because I was so scared of surgery, but everything went ok. -
I am Still a Work in Progress!!
ready4changein2011 commented on shrcumm's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
keep up the good work. i have been stalled for 6 months. up n down battle -
I am a living witness.......
ready4changein2011 posted a topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
For those of you struggling with weight loss the solution may be that you are too tight. Tighter is not always better it can halt your progress. I was at a plateau for 5 months which is very unusual. Although band functioning properly no weight loss. I remember when I was at 6.8 cc I was averaging 13 lbs a month but I was hungry and after getting continuous fills, result = no weight loss. I got up to 7.5 cc, now I'm back to 6.8 cc with good restriction. I like others thought tighter would make weight come off. Bander's don't be deceived find your green zone, losing weight and changing eating habits is the solution. I am happy to announce after being back at 6.8 cc I have lost a total of 11.4 lbs, 1 inch off breast, 1 1/2 inches off waist, 2 1/4 inches off thighs, 1 inch off calves and 1 1/2 inches off hips in 1 week following diet and moderate exercise. I am officially down 70 lbs. Good luck to all on your journey and I hope this information is helpful to some of you. Listen to your body and you will do great.- 7 replies
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very sick-does coughing affect the band
ready4changein2011 replied to donna12's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yes it can. I had them remove fluid because if u tight and coughing could get small dilation. With less fluid Np say I should be fine. -
Unfill today 0.3 cc total in band 6.8 cc. I kept saying I was tight finaaly an NP that listened, now I have a small dilation and 1 week of liquids and 1 week soft. Back to the basics but hopes this jump starts my 5 month plateau.
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March 2 marks my 1st year bandiversary. I thought by now that I would be down at least 80 lbs, but no such luck. I have been plateaued for almost 5 months the weight will not buldge. I take in 1000-1200 calories a day. I do admit since I started school that I do not exercise as much, but even before that with 6 days week exercise no weight loss. I feel bad I have tried everything, logging food with my fitness pal and still nothing. I don't know what to do I have even talked to physician. I did so well in the beginning with the weight loss, but not getting at least the 1 lb a week is very discouraging. Any advice or encouragement is accepted.
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March Bandsters!
ready4changein2011 replied to princess77's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
1. Log everything you eat. 2. Exercise, always use variety because your body will adjust to same workout. 3. 64 oz liquids I use crystal light, Hawaiian punch, mio, anything sf. I hate straight water so Dr. Said its ok. 4. I eat bread like thin bagels and add low fat cream cheese. 5. If I have a snack its 100 Cal or less. Low carb and low fat. 6. I eat tuna and cranberries for lunch at least 3 days a week. 7. I aim for 72 gms protein specified for my current weight. 8. Pasta and rice maybe once a month if at all. Good luck. Hope this help I am one year out but still learning. -
Sf cocoa and Sf pudding is full liquid. Clear liquids you can see through them.
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I need a refill but is something wrong with my band?
ready4changein2011 replied to Magaband's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I can have bread and I eat thin bagels with no distress. Two sandwiches is a bit at one setting. I have 7.1 cc and I stay below 1 cup each setting. Always log everything you eat and measure. Good luck -
I think I'm a success now! 1 year mark.
ready4changein2011 replied to Mark Evans's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Big congrats -
March Bandsters!
ready4changein2011 replied to princess77's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
big congrats -
7cc fill day of surgery!
ready4changein2011 replied to AlexaLasVSG's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I had 5.2 cc on day of surgery at 7.1 now.My doc doesn't like going pass 7.0. -
I personally notice that I lose more weight without adding exercise. I work 12 hr shifts and walk over 12000 steps 3-4 days a week. When I was working out for the 3 months I did the weight loss stopped totally, I was stuck inbetween a 5lb loss or gain. The last 2 weeks I stopped going to the gym and loss 7 lbs and still losing. Who figures? I am gonna assume since the calorie intake we take in is so low, with me exercising burning extra calories made my body hold on to everything I ate. I just think everyone is different some are able to do this with no exercise and some of us need the exercise to keep us going. I also increase my calorie intake on days I work to balance calories burned. I use a pedometer this help me know how many calories I'm burning daily so I can balance my intake. I stay in between 1200-1400 on work days and 1000-1200 on days off. Good luck too you. We all just need to find out what works for us and I'm 9 months out and still learning.
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Had the Band five days ago in pain!!!
ready4changein2011 replied to CandyM's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had a lot of pain too but it got better everyday. I did not feel pain free until around 6 weeks post-op but everyone is different. If uncertain talk to your physician. Good luck. -
True Results Weight Loss Center Houston, TX
ready4changein2011 replied to NewLifeRight's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had Dr. Reilly he is wonderful. My aftercare is done at true results on Main st. 2 of my favorite PA's are Ida and Linda very nice and informative. Both have followed me closely especially these last 3 months when the weight loss stopped. I was too tight but did not have symptoms, now I'm back on tract I have lost 7 lbs in 2 weeks. They will go far and beyond to keep you going and motivated. Ida was my health assessment instructor in nursing school so we have a history but I would not want to see any other than Ida/Linda.I always request those 2 because they know me since we have worked so close together. Good luck. -
I am in onederland and so happy, I had to treat myself. 60 lbs off now hurray. 0.4 cc removed d/t occasional heartburn and slow weight loss, but I'm back and the weight is now dropping again. Goodluck fellow bandsters.
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I tend to stay away from the scale. I weigh in once a month and that's it, as long as I notice a change I'm good. The scale will not move sometimes but we can tell inches lost by the way our clothing fits. Congrats so far, good luck on your continued journey.
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Oh My Stars, I Can't Eat Anything!!!
ready4changein2011 commented on saramatos11's blog entry in saramatos11's Blog
You are too tight, get an unfill. You can slip its not worth it. Seek medical attention immediately. Good luck. -
June 22 2012 193 pounds
ready4changein2011 commented on Amanda1982's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
You look amazing congrats on the weight loss. -
New pics posted. Im 0.9 oz from onederland. Hope your journey is going well. Still learning to utilize the band this is a life long process. Some days good, some bad we must not lose focus. Goodluck.