Holly Sue

I have avoided coming back to this site b/c I am frustrated and, frankly, a little depressed! I am hoping that I can get some words of wisdom or just a little support... I was banded last July and have lost 50 pounds. That may not sound too badly but I've been on a plateau for about 5 months. I have a 10cc band and am at 6.4. I can't keep most foods down and pb at least once every day. I have resorted to eating lots of pudding and yogurt which I know isn't good b/c it goes right down. I had gone to get my band loosened in January (from 6.8 to 6.4) and was made to feel like I was doing something wrong by the doctor. I walked away feeling like my lack of weight loss was me and not that the band was too tight. I want to go back and get more taken out because I know this isn't supposed to be the way it is. I had wonderful visions of eating pizza but only eating 1 slice b/c I'd be so stuffed from the restriction of the band. I've tried to eat pizza... one bite, and it gets stuck (even a small bite chewed REALLY well). I can't keep this up and am hating that I feel like a failure...:tongue_smilie:

Wow, Brandy! Kudos to you for doing so well on your post-op diet! That does sound really strict but I'll bet you'll have great results! I was so excited to have regular food this past Monday even broccoli tasted like heaven! Hope everyone is doing well!

Hi Everyone! I am glad to see everyone is doing so well! I haven't had my first fill yet but am anticipating it. I am finding myself hungry but am trying to eat only a cup or so of food (to get used to it). Luckily it's so darn hot out that it makes me less hungry than usually. I am going to Atlantic City for a couple of days next week and decided to pick up a few new shirts. I was able to get a couple of 1X's! That was exciting!

Hi Everyone! I had my surgery on Monday! YAY! I am feeling really good. Just sore and a little bit of gas. Vicodin is a wonderful drug! And, I was down 4 more pounds before surgery! Take care!

Excellent!!!! I have to go to sleep now! Felicia, I wish you lots of luck on your surgery! You will be in my thoughts!

Thanks for the instructions, Lynette! Let's see if this works!

I know this is coming from left field but how do I get my ticker to come up every time I post? I'm hopeless when it comes to this sort of thing!

Hi Everyone! What a great support this is for me! I am in the home stretch of my pre-op diet. 6 more days until surgery! I have actually been doing surprisingly well! I went to the doctors on Friday and have already lost 14 pounds from my pre-op diet. I have not cheated once which is unheard of for me! I am the queen of finding little ways to cheat. You know... like my finger "accidentally" slips in the frosting. Just wanted to say thanks again for keeping me focused on my goal!

Hi Everyone! I am excited to say that I am a July bandster as well! My surgery date is the 16th! I have been on a pre-op diet for a week now. It is not hard now, but, at first.... look out! I swear my eyes were turning red and my head was making a full rotation each time my husband ate something! I had to leave the room for fear of wrestling him to the ground. Luckily, I have gotten pretty used to it and am in full surgery mode! I also wanted to say that I have really appreciated reading all of your posts. It's wonderful to feel like your not alone!