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Why do we put so much focus on our "bandiversary". I mean why is that the magical time for most of us bandsters?* :sad: I too fall victim to the bandiversary syndrome. "I must lose 100 pounds by my one year mark!" Such high expectations. I wanted to lose 80 pounds by my big day, so far I have lost 68. I have until October 3rd to lose the additional 12. I have been trying all summer to lose those 12 pounds, so far nothing.:tt1: <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> I changed my thinking recently...<o:p></o:p> It is not about my band anymore. It is just about me. I stay within a certain calorie range through diet and exercise. I eat filling foods, and avoid snacks, and sliders. If the weight doesn't come off; well it won't be from lack of trying. But now I am going to start living, and be happy with my accomplishments. <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> *disclaimer: My statement is not intended to represent the feelings of all bandsters; just my own. :thumbup:<o:p></o:p>

Oh man- I needed this post! I am so discouraged because I haven’t lost any weight since Feb. UGH. I am so down sometimes that I won't even come on LBT, because I don't want to see how good other people are doing, and what a failure I have become. (Wow that feels so good to type that out loud. It feels so doomed when you keep things bottled up inside, and they eat at you until you feel empty.) Well two days ago I decided that I have to do something about this. There is no turning back, I am moving on with my exercise, eating, and staying in contact. (No more shame.) My goal is to lose 3 pounds. Has anyone ever had such a tiny goal before? Maybe not but it will be mine. Thanks for letting me ramble on. (Oh jeeze I am crying right now...see what a heavy “weight” can do to you.)<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>

I started with a BMI of 41 and I was banded last October. First of all you can not compare yourself to anyone else’s weight loss. I know we all want touch-points to make sure we are on the "right track" but with the band it is a self-journey. These are just possible ideas of what could be going on just to ease your mind: You could be exercising too much and not taking in enough calories to compensate, so your body is storing fat. Giving the fact that you were overweight to begin with shows that you probably have a pre-disposition for storing fat as it is. (Me too. It was a survival trait that kept people from starving during famines. Lucky us- huh?) To solve this problem I recommend that you keep your net calories around 1000-1200 per day. Your body could be in shock from losing weight too quickly, and is again trying to store fat. (damn, damn, damn!) Give yourself time to adjust...some people don't lose any weight for a couple of months and then presto it just comes off. If you are seriously concerned talk to your doctor, but I am sure he will say give it time. (By this time next year you'll look smokin' hot in your bikini! Hey I bought one this summer, but I only wear it in the back yard…but I still bought one…and that still counts!)

You are not alone...I have a feeling that this feeling is very it is pretty common. Just being aware of it will help. I know what you are going through. I actually questioned myself before I had the surgery. Right now I am at 182, and I have not lost any weight for 5 months. I think I am doing it to myself on purpose. I really want to be thin, but there is a pull inside of me that is deathly afraid of it at the same time, so as I result I am self sabotaging so I stay at the same weight. I too am self pay, and I hate myself for what I have done, but I have to move forward and trust that everything is going to be okay. Two days ago I decided to have more disciple with my diet and exercise, and get back on track. So what I have done is set really same goals such as lose 3 pounds; that way I am not thinking about the final result. Just 3 pounds at a time. My mindset is different now; I am feeling better and less stressed. I am determined to lose 3 pounds. (After all I have a band how hard could that be?) Good luck and hopefully we will both get though this very important life changing road block. We are strong women-Just remember that.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p>

I voted "some what easy", because the band is what you make of it. The band has made my body a superstar, but I have had to work hard to do it. I don't always do it well or the right way, but I do get up and get on the horse everyday. Sometimes I get depressed when I don't loss as much as I think I should be, but I have to remember that I take a lot of anti-depressants, and mood stablizers for my bi-polar which put on a ton of weight in it self. I am fighting an uphill battle. That being said; that still doesn't keep me from feeling bad about my progress. I think that is because I am working so hard for sparse results. (Ok the cookie thing I admit to, but I did cut them out.) I just have to keep looking ahead to my future and stop looking down at my scale. (Damn scale!) Now I am thinking about it...without the band I gain approx. 20 pounds per year with my meds. This year I have lost over 60 and counting. I LOVE YOU LAP BAND!

First thing is first..:mad2:. Second I can not give you advice how to handle your doctor situation. As for me I would park my butt in front of his office until I got the fill, but from reading your post I understand you have a lot on the go. "Parking" in your case will not work. All I can suggest is keep working at making your fill appointment. Banster-hell is the one thing that I did not sign up for, and I am sure I speak for all of us when I say that. Go easy on yourself, which is easy for me to say, and hard for you to do. As for your ticker and weight loss. I don't come on this site as much as I should because I "feel" that I should have lost more by now. I feel bad and embarrassed that I haven't lost a truck load of weight. Now how silly is that? Remember this is counterproductive:

I had this same problem and I still have minor flare ups even today. The best thing that worked for me was Milk of Magnesia. I found it in liquid form, non cramping, fast working, and I found it did all the work for me...if you know what I mean. (No straining.) You do have to clear out those pipes, as it will help the recovery and your gas pain. I promise you will feel better if it is the lack of bowel movement that is bothersome and the Milk of Magnesia worked wonders for me, and a lot of others. (I got the advice from LBT...man I don't know what I would do without this site!)

OMG rice is my enemy; long, brown, short, white, it doesn't matter. I have never PB'd before...that is until I had the pleasure of eating rice. The stupid thing is I had to do it two more times before I got a clue. Go figure.

Here is my story: <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p> </o:p> I was banded on October 3, 2007. At the time of my surgery my weight was 248. As of today I weigh 182, which is a loss of 66 pounds. I have been “stuck” in the “185” for two to three months. I am good at exercising, and I have a good fill. My problem is I don’t know when and what I should eat. :confused2: I need a “BUDDY” that is really good at the food part of this. I will work really hard. My expectations with a great coach are to lose 1 pound a week. I don’t whine, except when it comes to eating seafood. (I can’t eat that stuff.) I am expecting my food coach to communicate via email daily to critic my eating habits and tweak them for greater success. If you want to pass on your successes please let me know. :biggrin2::biggrin2::biggrin2:

My FAT stories are this: I was having trouble "cleaning" my back end on the pot. :sleep: I was tired of the doors getting smaller and smaller. OUCH! Where did that edge come from? :confused2: I couldn't scratch my own back. :waytogo: My stomach became a great shelf to hold cookies, chips, and pop on. :confused_smile: I was out of breath going to the mailbox, and my poor dog didn't get walks for months. :tt2: I didn't get to spend time with my family, because I was thinking about all the weight I had to lose. :cheers2: I hated to fly. I didn't need an extra seat, but it was just a matter of a few extra pounds. But I couldn't sit without getting muffin top from the arm rests, as I barely fit in the actual seat.:scared2: Most importantly... I hated hiding behind my weight.:drool:

I am totally going to wear sexy short skirts. Firstly I am going to make sure the skirt fits my body type, but rest assured I am going to look Hot-damned!:confused_smile: (I am also going to wear tight tops too! I am bringing sexy back!!!:drool:

Hello Everyone! Long time reader...first time poster... I am so full of it. :w00t: Well that is why I am posting to be honest. I am currently on a med that causes Water retention. I feel like auditioning for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as a blimp. (My stomach is actually bigger than my "merchandise".) :biggrin: I am good about controlling my salt intake. My husband makes all our food from scratch 80% of the time, no packaged crap, and no dining out, and I am an excellent water drinker. My question is this: Should I ask my lapband doctor: "Is a water pill right for me?" I am seeing him on Wednesday, and I am not quite sure exactly what a water pill does, but does anyone else take it? Does taking the pill cause discomfort with their band? It would be a great help to know if it is doable, so he doesn't look at me as if I am from another planet. (To be honest I didn't work this hard to get my shelf back, and to make matters worse I can't use it for Cookies or coke!):crazy: