MiniMi

Amazing! This girl did only 92.1...but I'm super proud!

When I went from morbidly obese to just obese I ran around the house ( after jumping off the scale) and yelled out " I'm obese! I'm obese! I'm obese!" It was something to Celebrate at that moment. And you all know I will be jumping the couch when I am " just" overweight! Point is, words are a mater of perception and not a definition of who I am!

Can't we weigh in Thursday? Last day of month?

1/19-1/26 24.8 Total 86.03 Better crank out the rest! Great job everyone!

pureed spinach with nf ricotta cheese and tomato sauce- heated in the microwave is like lasagne filling. So good! Substitute spinach for canned pumpkin for a different spin on it ( needs nutmeg salt and pepper)

220 this week... Lost 1 lb . 3 more lbs to reach my jan goal!

We have walked a total of 440.48 miles so far. 13 days left all. Finish strong!

1/1-1/5 17.67 miles 1/6-1/11 22.93 miles 1/12-1/18 21.23 miles Total: 61.83 I guess I may be a little behind. Time to finish strong! total 40.60 miles

Oh my gosh I know exactly how you feel! That is your mind though. You know that it is really mathematically impossible to not lose weight if you are eating less cal than you are burning. What mushies are you eating? If they consist of a lot of Beans and carbs stuff that may be why but more than likely it is because you are still healing! With each fill it will be easier to stick to your plan BUT you are in for a ride until then. I suggest tracking your food, relaxing as much as possible, and learn to love the process no matter what phase you are in. We are all here to encourage and support. BUT you must stick to the plan and trust your team or we will call you on it! (don't over-think anything either, you will do great)

At 221 today- woohoo!

I would Insit on a fill. I'm due back in 28th jan but I'm going to call and get a fill this week!

I wasn't going to reply to this thread but then I got here. As a friend... This was not a dignified reply and its beneath you. You went from being devils advocate to being the devil. From being right to being dead wrong. There are effective ways of communicating without losing yourself to personal attacks on others. Please take this in the spirit in which it was intended.

WOW! you are ON IT!

1/1-1/5 17.67 miles 1/6-1/11 22.93 miles total 40.60 miles Woohoo. we are all on track! Great job. Tomorrow goint to do some trails in the hills. cranking out at least 10 tomorrow. so fun!

Well after reading all the replies you seem to have a really good attitude and are taking it all in stride. I'm impressed. The only thing you can do is talk to your surgeon and start over slowly. Also ask about any nutritionists that the dr office may offer for free. I paid for a nutritionist for my preop evaluation but the hospital also has one on staff that offers support for free. I attended their class the day before surgery and have his number on speed dial. He is SO helpful. Tap into your resources and you will be a success.

The people that told you that the band was bad are banded? If they are not then they do not have the experience to advise you. I was banded 10/5 and love it. I feel normal. I am living a healthier me and the results are remarkable. Trust your team of experts to guide you and FOLLOW THEIR INSTRUCTIONS TO A T!

I average about 850. I also track everything, no processed foods, and I work out 3 times a week min and walk 25 miles a week. Lots of movement to get these lbs off. Damn pizza!

I noticed weight loss stalling while eating frozen meals. ( in the past that is) If you try them but stall in weight loss that may be why. ( side note: beef also has that effect on me) I also never eat lunchmeat. Grilled fish, chicken, turkey and rarely pork. That works for me. Or Gould I say I get good results in the least mount of time and I feel good.

Checking in at 224!

Obese people are deficient in nutrients and vitamins usually. Unlike skinny people, when we are losing a lot of weight we need to make sure we are getting what we need. Blood work ups give a good clue of what we are deficient in. My online vitamins are not bariatric but high quality and pretty stinking cheap.

I believe by definition a slider food is easy to eat and can pack on the weight because it is high in fat and sugar. If a salad goes down easy who cares?!

It's really hard to read about negativity I agree. I found this site after I had my surgery date by accident. I am three months out yesterday. I have lost 52 lbs. I eat 850 cal a day of high quality foods, exercise, and work on my psychological state DAILY. I can eat anything but do not even let "bad" foods cross my lips. It was crazy hard in the beginning with bandster hell. I didn't complain, I just moved my eating around until I could make it work. I knew it would be like this; I was informed beforehand. I also know its probably going to take me three times as long to lose the other 50 I need to lose. I'm prepared! The rest of my journey is about the lifestyle change not the wl. If in the meantime I have a problem with my band I'll deal with it then. I got out of my own way and let the band do its job. I've named my band miniMi and it is helping me be a new mini me ! I'm truly sorry that others haven't had the same experience.