Crystalapril11

Me and my hubbie had surgery 1 1/2 apart. It does help to understand each others challenges. Crystal too

I am in Villa Park near Oak Brook. I had surgery 5/10/11. Crystal

ErinMarie I agree with you on this one. I also come accross those issues. My weight is stuck still I can't wait for my appt Feb 9th. I think I need a small fill to get me to my green zone. Fingers crossed Crystal

I miss straws to so very much. I haven't used one in a very long time I have been tempted lately I won't lie. Crystal

I am struggling myself in finding a exercise routine and meal planning to follow. I do have Pyrex 1 cup bowls that I picked up from Target. It helps with portion control. I want to be one of those people that gets up at 5 am just to exercise and daily on top of it. I use Sparkpeople (its free) to track food and exercise. I plan for 60 grams of protein a day. I was banded May 2011. I find when I fill my 1 cup bowls for the week on Sunday it helps. I started measuring my snacks in snack size Ziplock baggies as soon as I buy bigger bags of rice cakes and stuff. I have Laughing Cow cheese wedges for a snack which are only 35 cal. Pretzels sticks or apples and peanut butter. Hope this helps Crystal

I do coffee each morning and I am 7 months post op. One cup a day only is what I do. Looking forward to my appt in Feb. I so need a fill. Crystal

I'm only about 30 minutes from you Crystal

Hey, don't worry we all will be drop dead HOT soon enough. Don't ever think the way someone remembers us is a bad thing. It just means we have a spot in their memory bank. Better to be here on earth than not. Big or small. Keep your head up and working hard. Crystal

On any site their is going to be neg and pos post. We have to keep in mind its part of life. I hope that those who are interested in having lap band surgery do their own research. Yes, it is a life long commitment. It takes work to get thru the bumps in the road. Protein intake, water intake, vitamins. I am still adjusting and will have success. Down 50lbs or so and more to come. Looking forward to a healthy long life with my family. Wishing everyone a wonderful NEW YEAR!!!! Crystal

It has its ups and downs but we can get thru it. Keep your head up!

Nice details it helps. I was banded 5/10/11. Down 50lbs and stuck with no weight loss since Oct. I want to know if you will share a example of a days intake on 800 cal. I need the help at this point very discouraged. Thanks Crystal

Discouraged yes regret no. Banded 5/10/11 down 50lbs but stuck with no weight loss since Oct and it SUCKS! Crystal

Lakeshia I to had my surgery in May 2011. Started out at 289lbs now stuck at 238lbs since Oct. I don't go back to my doc till Feb. I am looking at what things I'm eating and trying my best to increase exercise which hasn't ever interested me. Zumba classes are my new find love. Thank GOD for my gym membership it makes me go. I have been looking for people banded around the same time as me so please keep in touch. I have been very discouraged lately due my weight being stuck for so long. I had 1cc put in on Sept 1st then had to go get .5cc taken out the next day I couldn't even keep water down lost 4lbs over nite and throwing up continousely. Therefore I am at my max fill's I believe unless someone out here has more info for me on this topic. I keep thinking ok if I'm at my max what the heck I'm I doing wrong??? Thanks for listening Crystal

I'm using Targets gummies also multi ang vit d with cal Love them

Still at 238lbs Crystal

I can eat seafood with no problems. I did have food at Red Lobster. I only have shrimp and part on a potato. 7 months post op

12/22 238lbs Merry Christmas everyone! Crystal

We all are going thru these challenges. I am 7 months post op. It is a big mind thing. I have my days as well. We can do this hang in there! I'm trying too.

I have different levels of restriction at different times. I thought this was just me. So glad to hear I'm not the only one. One day I can eat eggs for breakfast and the next day it will get stuck. Just don't get it. :0

same here

OMG so true I am going thru these things right now.

How do u stay focused? Diet, exercise, protein intake?

Keep going!

Exercise is a big weakness of mine. I start going to the gym then find every reason not to go. I have been doing light weights and stretching at home and work daily. I need to really get a spark going because my weight isn't moving. So exercise yes not my favorite.