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I was banded on July 12, 2012 and I'm down 24-26lbs but I am struggling with my diet and exercise. I can't seem to get it together. I try to to eat right (sometimes) and I get hungry quick when I do. Bit if I eat like a taco or some wings then I'm full for like 5 hours! I'm so discouraged and I really want to lose this weight. I've had a fill 2.8cc and it's like I never got one ???žI know it's bandsted hell but didn't anyone get a slow start on exercise and nutrition?

Thanks for the tips ladies. My calorie goal is 1000 and I have the calorie king book along with diet and exercise trackers. I'm going to actually start to use them and see what difference that make. I love this forum you all have encouraging words and I really need it.

Thanks Marci it feels good to know someone understand my struggle. I go for my second fill Wednesdy I wish it will get me to the green zone but who knows.

My first was 2.8cc two weeks ago and it feels as if I eat more now than I did before getting the fill. I go back next week on the 26th for a second and I really hope I get some restriction .

I'm so happy this is my first one. I'm so looking forward to restriction, this journey has been awesome and challenging so far. I have some restriction now so maybe this fill will be just enough.

I have restriction and it's so weird because I'm used to eating a lot and now I eat just a little bit and I'm good for hours. OMG! This is great!

Thanks! I got 2.8cc I'm so excited is that weird or what lol

I feel a bit more confident than before. I'm in the beginning stages so I'm sure I will be a lot more confident soon enough. I'm learning not to rush and enjoy the small non scale victories. I'm working on making better food choices and I have cut out sugary drinks completely.

I hope so. I'm great full for the 20 pound loss but I'm ready to lose and use the tool That's inside my belly so I can continue losing.

Did not happen! I was so upset I really thought I was getting a fill! I have to wait until Sept 5 my dr office has moved to a new hospital and the fills ha to scheduled in advance I thought 4 weeks was advanced enough but I can wait. ???ž

I thought myself into a size 22 because I always felt a siZe 22 even when I was a size 14. ???¥I have been up and down with my weight since becoming an adult and that is why I am now banded. I now have a tool to help me succeed in being a healthy weight and not yo-yo for the rest of my life. I grew up in a house where my weight was the blame for everything wrong in life. As a teenager my father & other family members tore my sister & I apart by downing us because we were "fat & stupid". Unfortunately I blame my fat for everything that goes wrong in my life. It's vicious & I am in therapy because I want to be successful in my weight loss. I know being big is not the blame it's the underlying issues that has me big. I love this forum & thank you all for being supportive.

Yesterday was my first day of really being hungry and I was banded July 12. Today not hungry so far after eating breakfast. I eat more but not as much as ore band. Waiting on first adjustment August 22.

I meant I have lost

I was banded July 12 & u have lost 21lbs so far. My second post op appointment is Aug. 22 & even though I eat much less than I used to I know I need a fill because I'm getting hungry more often.

I am 3 weeks post op and as of this morning I am down 20lbs! I really don't have an appetite and I have nothing in my band. My 2nd follow up appt is 8-22-12 I don't know if the doctor will give me a fill or not, it's too early to tell. How's everyone doing so far?

Am having a problem with eating one cup of food per meal. Ok if it's 3oz protein then veggies then carbs how do I measure it out to be a cup? Is it 8oz on a food scale or do I cut up the food and put it in a measuring cup? Please help because I'm having a problem eating until satisfied. I'm used to eating until I'm stuffed & it's a horrible feeling. I don't eat half as much as I uses to but obviously the small amounts that I do eat are still too much. I want to be satisfied, if that means 1/2 cup so be it. I NEVER WANT TO BE FAT AGAIN!

I have first fill 6 weeks after surgery and was told if I can eat more than a burger patty I can come back ASAP there is no 4 week waiting period for me. If I need one a week later I can make an appointment and come back until I reach the green zone. I'm happy about that.

It's the worst right!?! I want to ace this thing, I'm going to measure a half cup of protein chopped and a 1/4 c each of veggies & good carbs & see if that will work.

Congrats!

Name, real or screen~ Lolitawantsaband Goal weight for August 31st~264 Weight on August 1st~274 Age~38 Dietary goal for August~60 grams of protein Exercise goal for August~30-45 mins 4-5 days a week Personal goal for August~ wake up at 7:00 am Date banded~ 7-12-12 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~18 What is your favorite place to travel?~ would love to go to Vegas

Hang in there you are on your way to a new life! Congrats, just think next week you will be banded. It a wonderful thing!

F-U 300! you go girl!

I'm in! Starting weight 274 Goal Weight 264 Will walk on treadmill 30-45 min a day briskly Drink 64 oz water & try to get in 60 or more grams of protein

Lol my first fill is August 22