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I am still doing the same sometimes.. I know I'm not hungry anymore but I just want to have that extra bite or two. But it's definitely showing on the scales for me.. Still stuck at the same weight. I don't want to be extreme with my diet because as you said, its for a lifetime. I just need to learn to balance it better!!!

I'm getting my first fill on Thursday, and am pretty confident I have not lost since seeing my doc two weeks ago, but am still pleased with my 35lb loss so far. My doc said getting a fill is all about the "zone" you are in and hunger levels, not how much weight you have lost. And I have been so hungry!! I have to see him monthly for fills, but have no idea how aggressive he is with it. I'm just really hoping to have some restriction. I have been exercising but in the last couple of days have not made the best choices with food. I had a four week pre-op diet of protein shakes and three weeks post-op of liquids and mushies, so I'm enjoying being able to eat real food. And because I have no restriction, it is just so easy. It really is a daily battle for me.

People just automatically assume that we will lose weight once we have the band. They just don't realise how much of a role we have in losing weight. It is a daily battle for me, and I suspect it always will be

Gosh is sounds like the meds you are on are definitely affecting you. Hopefully as you lose weight, you will be able to lose the meds!

Donna, hope you're feeling better! Stay strong

Glad to hear you are feeling better I think getting back to a normal routine helped me a lot, and we are bound to all have a bad day every now and then.. This journey we are on is long and hard, but getting to the destination will be amazing!!

I could easily eat four pieces of pizza!! My girls are always asking "is that on your diet?" Lol. I am trying to teach them that I can eat anything in moderation and balance. But I have had people comment that they thought I wouldn't be able to eat that much. And I have to explain that I haven't had any fills yet etc. It's so frustrating to have to explain yourself!!! I would love to go to the gym but its a bit hard for me because of the girls. My hub is leaving on Friday to work in another state for 4-6 weeks. His boss asked him and we didn't want to say no because its great $ but ill be on my own so it makes it hard to get out of the house child free. I am planning to go to the gym later though because I want to tone my body as I lose weight and hopefully I won't have to have surgery to remove loose skin when I've lost my weight (although I'm sure a TT will be on the cards after carrying twins to full term). Until then the treadmill will be my friend

We all have to keep our eyes on the prize don't we? My wind pains lasted that first week then were gone thankfully! You will be amazed at how much better you will feel this time next week. I am so grateful to all of you wonderful people for the support and encouragement

Sounds like a great plan! I'm probably not doing enough but I want to take it slow and build myself up to working out hard.

My weight loss was nothing this week. I lost 23 pre-op and 12 pounds in weeks 1 and 2 after the surgery, but this week I stayed the same. Bit disappointing when I have been using the treadmill twice a day but I have also been eating more than I did in the first two weeks. I am having my first fill on Thursday and I'm looking forward to getting the restriction back I had on the first week, but I'm scared at the same time. I'm worried it will hurt and I'll feel horrible afterwards. I'm also not looking forward to going back to liquids and mushies for a few days. I feel like I've just got back on normal food and come thursday afternoon I'll be back to baby food!! How are you doing?

How is everyone?

My energy has been a lot better! I have been a good girl and taking my vitamins everyday. And it has made a huge difference! I started walking on my treadmill about two weeks ago, but just very gently and only for about 10 minutes. The last week I've upped it to twice a day for 15 minutes. I suppose I should be doing different types of exercise but its just easy to use the treadmill. It sits in the corner of our family room and I can jump on at any time of the day. What exercise are you planning?

It is disappointing but I'm reading from other bandsters on the forum that the real weight loss doesn't start until you find your sweet spot... Which for us is probably a number of fills away. Until then I think we just have to try and stay positive and remind ourselves that the best is yet to come!!

Good to hear you are feeling a little better. Sound like you could have some gas pains. Mine were wicked! Aghhhh! My large incision is to the left too. I am three weeks post surgery and feel great physically. Looking forward to getting some restriction this Thursday because I have none!!

I bulge out after I have eaten and it feels kind of tight too. I've been told its normal

It really does get better. You're in the worst of it now but each day you will feel better, I promise

Cwinkler we have all had second thoughts and doubts about this process. And I think you raised some important thoughts... We won't be the same people at the end of our journey. The journey will change us. We will feel better about ourselves, be more outgoing, and have more energy. We will be better versions of ourselves!!! I think our relationships will be better because of how we feel and how we live. I can't wait!!! How is your pre-op going? I had to do four weeks!!

How is everyone doing??

Hi Amy! Welcome

Good luck!! I will keep you in my prayers and thoughts

I think I'm definitely going to need a few fills to feel restriction because its like I dont even have a band now. I was banded on 8/6. So hungry and can eat anything. Being on my first fill!!!!

My doc told me that I needed chewable or liquid multivitamins because tablet ones are too big too swallow, but my other prescription ones would be ok ( I have two). I was very nervous the first time I had to take one but it was fine

I know how you feel.. I'm booked for my first fill next week and will only have lost a couple of pounds since seeing him last week. But I'm not worried.. I know I need to be honest with him so that we can work together and help me find my green zone. You have lost, and 10lbs is awesome. Walk into the office feeling proud girl!!