Joyce Real

I am three months out and have not dedicated any time to exercise, I know I must at some point and I have a home gym, but I too have never been much into exercise. I need something to motivate me, maybe when the scales stop moving. That will motivate me to start. I have dvds and all I am just lazy. sigh....

I took the whole two weeks recommended by my surgeon off and I am glad I did, I had a hernia repair done at the same time and I was really sore. Glad I took the time off to heal my brother passed away the day after my surgery, so that too was a part of my recovery.

Hi Yall, Thanks for reading my post. Ready for my journey to be, we were all nervous when we started, but keep in mind what this will mean for your future!! I wish you both all the luck in the world and know you will get what you want out of this journey!! Good luck right back to you!!

I am now down 34 pounds!! so it has been 3 months and two weeks, but it is steady! Slow is ok as long it is steady. Just think if I continue at this pace in another three months and two weeks, I should be down 68 That would be incredible!! I am so hopeful!!

You will probably have to be on liquids for a few more days after too, broth will be heavenly!

I use either muscle milk light or proti-diet protien drinks. Depending if I want a shake type drink or a fruit type drink.

http://www.coloradobariatric.com/cbsi-now-offering-lap-band-fill-clinic-and-aftercare.html They said they do after care for people check it out!

Congats!! true what is easy for some is not so easy for others, I just thank everything good for my band, because without it I am a total failure!!!

That is because you are still in the adjustment stage, I was banded in October and still needing an occational adjustment. Give yourself time! Please do not be discouraged. It is a slow process and your time is coming.

Maybe you are craving the caffeine in the chocolate? maybe you should try some tea or coffee and see if that helps the craving, it would be better for you than the chocolate.

We go out to eat most weekends. I have seen many people ask what can I eat dining out, so here is what I usually choose from, chopped steak, baked or broiled fish, grilled or baked chicken, most seafood, baked potato, and veggies, Now I can never eat a whole meal, but I just save the rest for later or for miss puggy my doggie. She loves leftovers lol. Some people can eat salad, I can eat a little bit but not much lettuce based salads. I can do better with salad that has no lettuce. I skip the bread unless it is a really crusty bread then I will eat a little bit of the crust just for a taste. I have no problem with mexican food except for flour tortillas. I prefer corn tortillas anyway. Usually I order the smallest meal they have like a taco and beans or a tostada and beans. Occasionally I order enchiladas but no beans or rice with that. At home we eat fish, chicken, ground bison, venison, shrimp, crab, occasionally potato, lots of beans, salad, but not lettuce based. There is food out there we can eat!!

Well I try to plan it out every day so I know what I am cooking and eating each day. I have had a little bit of difficulty with lunch planning. I am also learning to cook smaller for myself and my husband. at first I always had lunches because I made too much, but I am getting better at making smaller meals, and need to plan better for lunch. Yesterday I made broiled chicken breasts (marinaded with italian dressing and garlic), a cucumber and tomato salad and green beans. Was yummy.

everyone goes through this, I am still going through it and I was banded in October, I had good restriction but have lost some weight and need another fill. Just bear with the process. I know if you have read any of these forums, you have heard of bandster hell, and that is what this is. Just do your best and get your adjustments!

Hi Ya'll, I am a near Arkansan, I live on the Oklahoma Arkansas border. I had my surgery done in Fort Smith Arkansas, my cost was 14500. My surgeon was Doctor Chris Coleman. I too was happy to find some folks from Arkansas!!

There are different kinds, do you have a problem with lactose?

you are still healing too, they usually do not fill you for at least a month after surgery. You may feel different by then, but yes some people do not need fills.

I get the hiccup and runny nose, sometimes by then it is too late and I am gonna be sick, but sometimes it just means stop now!

I eat chicken, fish, ground beef, beans of all kinds, veggies, I have a bit of a problem with thick meat but if it is a thin cut and I cut it up really small then I can eat most any meat. Yes I miss the bread pasta and all that but it sure makes it easier to lose weight, not eating all that. My daughter in law is also banded and when she makes spaghetti for her family she puts her sauce over a baked potato. (yep I eat potatoes baked) I have had times where I ate bad stuff and usually ended up not being able to get more than one bite down then stuck. It is best to leave the baddies alone. Hope all this helps you some.

I get stuck now and again, and it is always because I wasn't Paying attention and ate too fast or did not chew enough. But I think the word stuck is kind of deceptive. With me, if it wont go down, it comes right back up. Everyone is different, I have a problem with the bread and fried foods especially breaded fried foods. I am diabetic, so I already avoided the rice and pasta so I haven't even tried those things since being banded. I would not let the fear of getting stuck deter you from considering the band.

I have tried the melba toasts, it seems to get stuck every time. sigh** everyone is different.

And you will, I know you must have read all of us fussing over the same thing during our first months! I still have periods where I dont lose, and I am three months out. I am still getting fills so It goes good for a while then slows way down. Dont be discouraged just stay the course and you will see progress!

There is also spark people, and fit day that are free and do the same thing! Spark people even has fitness plans and stuff.

All is well I am now down 26 pounds, and I feel wonderful. My blood pressure was perfect. My sugar was good. I am down to one pill a day for my diabetes. I love my band! I still have issues with eating too fast, not chewing enough, but mostly when I do not pay close attention. I am logging my food every day on sparkpeople. and the stubborn ole scales moved down today after 3 weeks of staying the same. Then I am at work and I can hardly sit still, and I am thinking what is this crazy feeling, It makes me want to get up and move could it possible be ENERGY!! OMG

Thanks Ya'll It has taken me 3 Months to reach 28 pounds down, but it is down and I am so happy about it!! IT is awesome Possum!! lol (love that )

I understand, how you all feel, but I personally don't much care If they discredit my work on this journey, I appreciate it if they support me. I have told everyone who wanted to listen about my surgery. My friends have been supportive, and they see that I still have to work at it. I think many expected me to lose fast, but they are seeing that it is slower. Nobody, has accused me of copping out. I explain it to anyone who asks. I feel like I am making them more informed. To me it is more important to get a grip on my health than worry about if someone thinks I took the easy way out. I mean there is a terrible coronary artery disease in my family, and my brother died from it when I was in the hospital having my surgery! My sister is in the hospital now fighting for her life. I know I made a good decision and will fight for my life. I say keep your head up and ignore the stuff people say, I wonder how that person would have felt if you had told them all about your band and how hard you still have to work with the tool you decided to use. Probably would have thought twice about making assumptions on a subject they really do not understand.