kcgal62

I haven't had any real cravings for soda. It's been 6 months. However, a few weeks back I had a cherry lime aid from sonic not knowing it was made with sprite. After a couple of drinks the pain set in. Guess the carbonation couldn't get back past the band! Lesson learned.

Awesome! Pick out something fun and cute!!

Almost 6 months post op and 50 lbs gone

Hi, my name is Sue. I was banded almost 6 months ago. During the first few months I felt like I wasn't losing like I saw others doing. I finally realized this was my story and not to compare it with others. I went thru 'bandsters hell' during November and December. I thought to myself - what the heck have I done? Another thing I'm going to fail at. But I kept at it. Got more fills - 6 to be exact. I'm now at 8.8 cc's in my 10 cc band. The last three months I've been losing around 6-8 pounds a month. I've gone from a size 20 to a size 14. I've lost 50 pounds!! I went to my first yoga class today and couldn't believe how well I did. I'm off my high blood pressure meds. My knees don't pop when I walk upstairs. Just so many positives in my life now. The photos above are my before and current. I hope they show...I'm sending this from an iPad.

I've been lucky that my doctors office is aggressive on the fills. I was at 5.2 cc's after the first 2 fills. Sometimes it's a day by day thing.

I live in Kansas City, I'm a gal and I was born in 62!

Sounds like the same place I'm at. I was banded almost 6 months ago and have steadily been losing about 6-8 pounds a month. No stuck episodes. Just nice to feel satisfied with a lot less. Congrats to us!

Awesome job! Keep up the great work!

I don't see the tickers when I'm on my iPad, but I do when I'm on the PC

My doctor's office does the fills every 4 weeks. Good luck Monday. It took me about 4-5 fills to get to point of not being so hungry.

I know that a NSV isn't about the scale, but mine kinda is...I don't have to bend over to see the numbers on the scale!

I've had 5 fills and now have 8.2 in my 10cc band. I haven't had any stuck episodes, but I'm pretty sure I'm right at the green zone.

I just learned the hard way that this drink is carbonated. What can I do to relieve the pain? Only took a couple of drinks of it. That was over an hour ago!! Help!!

Thanks everyone. I drank some hot tea and did some walking. Much better!! Never going to let that happen again!

Hi Destiny. Welcome to the group. My name is Sue. I've been banded for 4 1/2 months and have lost 40 lbs.

This is an awesome idea. I would definitely be interested.

I've been banded 4 months. My stomach still growls when's its empty. I think I hear more from it now then before. Maybe I didn't always let it get truly hungry before!

I couldn't get the link to work. Can you add me? I just sent you a Facebook request. Susan Finnegan

Best wishes to you for the next couple of days. Hope you see the green zone after that!

Oh I'm sure I'll be walking most (or all) of the way!