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Great job!! I can see it maj in hips and thighs please share secret!!!

My Fitness Pal works wonders for me on tracking Congrats on the 2/4 lost! Celebrate!!

Hello All I have been banded for 4 months now and now at 5.3cc of a 10cc band and I can't seem to eat anything for hours after waking up without causing it to come back up - Any advice on actions I could do to help this? I am at the point where I can really only eat dinner. Thanks all!

Yes when I first got banded I had Premier Protein - I need to go get them again. I bought some powder and mix with 1% milk - taste great but it's thick so getting down in the morning can be difficult! I think this fill is letting me know I am banded which is what I wanted now just need to adjust and keep moving on!!

Thanks so much! I love this forum!!!

I am excited - I ate egg whites tonight and I didn't think that bland eggs could taste so good!! I ate after working out so maybe it is you need physical activity prior - I have a desk job so I am pretty much immobile all day. Going to work out in the morning and test my theory later this week. I just wish Isopure tasted better because that one is the easiest to get down in the morning!

Yes I am wondering that as well - I can do a protein drink at lunch if I sip - I guess a better question would be how long does it usually take you to get used to a new fill? I was filled on Thursday from 4.5 to 5.3.

I totally agree - I can't even talk about my "number" with my closest friends and family so it is great to open up about it here!!! I can't wait until I am a normal healthy weight so it is no longer a scary thing to talk about!

How about we all meet and go walking? We could maybe get froyo after. I live in the Shops of Legacy area and we have great walking trails.

I am 28 and I totally understand weighing every day - I never weighed myself before I started this journey so I feel like it is part of the new me! I have 70lbs left to lose but I am doing it in stages so my next goal is 30lbs before July -- I was banded in December and have lost 34 lbs so far! Would love to chat!!

I am 32 lbs from seeing that 2 gone forever!!!!! Congratulations

Hello all 3 days until the BIG day!!!! Any last minute guidance or suggestions. Started all liquids today in prep- bought an assortment of Protein drinks to last me the first week Debating starting a laxative regimen today- thoughts? Any other suggestions?

Congratulations on the pregnancy!!!! That must be quite different with the band!!! Keep me posted!

Hello Ladies- How are we all doing? I am down 31 - would love to hear from you all!!

Hello Fellow Bandsters I want to let you all know how I was doing and check in with you all - I have now had my 3rd fill- at 5.3ccs in a 10cc band. I will admit this fill is causing me some problems but I am keeping the faith. Would love to hear from you all!

I'm in DFW- would love to meet up or chat

Thanks for all the nice words ladies! I am having a hard time with this fill I can't seem to keep much down- I am def learning new things about being stuck and as of today I think I am done with Starbucks for a while- getting stuck in the middle of the mall isn't a fun thing!! Any tips for eating/swallowing when you have these feelings would be greatly appreciated- I didn't even to get to workout today due to my stuck nature

I am starting to get used to the life style..... Started working out and meeting with a nutritionist next week!! Yay!!!!

Congratulations you are an inspiration!!!!

I am doing good - I have had my first full but still have the appetite- I am at 4ccs and idk how much fill ill need to make the appetite go away! I am trying to be really strict about my food and only eat high protein, low carb but its a bit of challenge- as of this week I am released for exercise so hopefully that helps- would love to hear from you all on what's working etc

How is weight loss everyone? I got a fill but still have appetite - as a result I am super confused! The pain for the most part is gone but still a bit sore by port. Any thoughts or ideas?

I would love to meet up with you guys- it would be great to talk about diet and exercise etc. Let me know what you all think

First fill today- it was ok! The doctor numbed me and found my port on the first try!! I def recommend getting the numbing agent as I felt no pain! Doc initially put in 5ccs but I had difficulty swallowing so he took out 1cc so I am 4ccs!! I am super excited because I feel like the journey truly begins now! I can't wait until my full exercise release which is Feb 1! Start my treadmill walking tomorrow

I am a week and 2 days post op and my family went to dinner tonight and I thinking I was ready had a normal meal and man am i paying for it.....word to those who will listen .... Do NOT rush the process! My doctor was very vague about post op nutrition so I have just been doing research and listening to others but I'm back to liquids and slight mushies.... This pain isn't worth it Thanking God for heating pads tonight.....hope sleep comes soon!