LindaE

Hi Jennifer, I measure out the prepared food before I eat it. I try to stick to 1/2 cups servings. Lately it hasnt been easy. Good luck to everyone. Linda

Hi Everyone, Im starting to have problems sticking on my eating program.I was banded on sept.11 2007. I started at 269 im now at 210. For the last 2 months Ive only dropped 9 lbs. Im eating more than I should, even if I dont feel hungry. Is anyone else having this problem? Does any one have any advice? I still need to drop another 70 lbs. Ill be seeing my doc tomorrow . I guess ill check in with him. I dont like my weight loss to slow down. I do exercise. I dont know why but im feeling lazy. And that scares me.Please E-mail me any advice. Linda@klaymanpants.com Thanks

LindaE im down 58lbs. Banded Sept.11 2007

Hi lindaypie, I had my lapband surgery on 9/11/07. I havent had a fill yet. Im down 60lbs. My dr. has me eating 3 meals a day. 1/2 cup each(I eat them with a baby spoon) If I eat meat,dairy.... I dont have to worry about protein drinks. I also try to drink 60oz. of liquid a day. I get 2 low fat snacks. Cottage cheese,almonds,sugar free pudding. If you starve yourself youre boby will shut down and you wont be able to drop any weight. I have to admit my weight loose has slowed down. Im cheating a little. Im still dropping 4 to 5 lbs a month (last 2 months). I would think about writing down some questions about whats going on with you and discuss them with your doctor. Do you know how many and how long hes been doing lap band surgery? Im just giving you a few suggestions. This is a long process that never ends but does go thru changes. I hope this helps. Good luck LindaE

Hi, Im Linda E. Im 56 yrs old/young. I was banded sept.11.2007. Im post menopausal. Im 4'10" I started at 269 lbs. Im now at 215 lbs, plus im on anti depressants. Im still dropping pounds because of the band. Small portions and high protein lots of liquid are the answer. Thank god for the band. I havent weighed this little since 2003. I plan to keep it off and still keep loosing. My big goal is to get down below 200 lbs. good luck to everyone.

LindaE. as of today 2/25/08 down 54 lbs

Hi. I havent posted in a while. I sometimes get tired of eating small portions. Its not that Im hungry . I was banded on 9/11/07. My Dr. doesnt want to give me a fill because ive been dropping about 8 to 10 lbs a month. I started at 289. I was at 269 at my surgery date. Now Im at 216. I just want to eat more. I never feel full. instead of eating food Im drinking alot of fluids. sometimes more than 68 oz. I have so much head hunger. especially when i go out to dinner with my friends and see their portions. I order a go box with my meal.And pack the balance right away. I feel like i am just like a dry drunk is with alcohol. I still love having my lap band. It really takes a lot more work than I thought it would be. One day at a time is good advice. Thanks for letting me sound off

Im interested in going to las vegas for a lap band convention. I just need some time for making plans. So count me in if its not to late. Sounds like a great idea!

Hi My doctor tells me to measure out 1/2 cup meals also. I dont feel hungry or full. Thats how they want me to do it. I am only suppose to eat 1200 calories a day.Any less can put you in starvation mode and loosing weight will slow down or stop.

Hi Dr. Walkins. I was banded on Sept. 11 2007. I loose around 8 to 9 lbs a month. My dr. has chosen not to give me a fill. Thats ok. with me. Does this sound reasonable to you. I see him the first Mon. of every month for the next 2 years. Thanks for youre opinion. LindaE

Hi. Im LindaE. I was banded on Sept.11th. I havent had any fills at all. Ive dropped around 8 to 9 lbs a month so far. My doctor doesnt want to give me any fills. Thats ok with me. Im not hungry for the most part. I really appreciate youre explanation on fills. Good luck to you on getting healthier.

Hi Im LindaE. I was banded on Sept. 11th. If you can please put me on the list. Its great to know Im not alone out there and can read about and write about whats going on with me and everyone else. Thank you Thank you

Hi Mandy. Im sorry your weight loss is so slow. I was banded Sept.11 th. I dont know if this will help or not. I eat 3 meals a day. They are only 1/2 cup each. 90% protein- 10% veggies or fruit. No sugar foods of any kind. I have 2 snacks a day. Either a low carb-low fat protein bar or a skim milk sugar free chai drink for the ( extra protein) This totals around 1200 calories a day.Not much. If you follow these portions I think youll loose weight. Hang in there. I try to get in 50 to 60oz. of no calorie drinks.Like crystal light. No soda or juice Dont give up. LindaE

Hi TulipStar, Could you please e-mail me back and tell me how you found out your port slipped. Did you feel something? Since my surgery back on Sept. 2007 my port has moved. Its no longer below my incession scar. Congratulations on youre weight loss. thanks LindaE

Hi all you Sept. banders. I was banded sept.11 2007. Im down 34 lbs. I havent had a fill yet. I started at 269 lbs now im at 235 lbs. I cant wait till I get in the 220s. I have short goals of 10 lb weight losses. lets all hang in there. especially through the holidays.

Hi everyone, This is Linda E. I was banded 9/11/07 Im down 34 lbs. My doc. says Im doing great and wont give me a fill. Im not feeling hungry at all. Heres my problem. Help!! I want to eat more than 1/2 cup servings. I dont know why. Im completely satisified when I eat 1/2 cup of food at a meal I just want more. Can any one give me advice? Im eating healthy food staying away from carbs and no sugar or soda. I never feel full and I dont push myself to over eat to see if I can feel full. However I have been cheating and eating more than a 1/2 cup serving. Usually just an extra tbs. I want to not blow this.I want to keep dropping the pounds. I did great on thanksgiving and I hope to do good on my b-day (dec. 15th) and christmas. this really is a food temptation month. The problem Im having Is all in my head. Thanks for letting me sound off here. I LOVE THIS WEB SITE!

Linda E......24.5 lbs

LindaE 25 lbs

LindaE(Lucky Gal) banded sept.11th 2007 Hi every one. I love this thread. im glad every one is hear for support. im down about 24 lbs. i saw my doctor nov 5th. he wont adjust my band because he says im doing so well.i feel like im working off of will power. He said im able to eat what ever I want as long as its healthy. I dont know if ill eat this but i can have pasta, rice and bread. i dont feel any restriction at all. im trying to eat my 1/2 cup portion at each meal but i know i could eat more. if anyone has any opions please feel free to reply to me. thanks

Hi all you Sept.bandsters. I was Banded Sept.9 2007. Im down 20 lbs. The only time I felt any restriction was the first few days after surgery. I followed my drs. instructions of 2 snacks a day. 3 1/2 cups serving of mostly protein with a little veggie and fruit and try to get in 64 oz. of liquid. The last 2 weeks have been tuff for me. Im hungry in between meals and hungry even after I finish eating. Im not feeling satisfied. Im do to see my dr. Nov. 5th. Hope its fill time. Im working off of will power and starting to go over my 1/2 cup portions.Im cheating. The whole point is to get healthy and live longer, be able to exercise and enjoy life more. I have to not worry about the scale. I am learning that when I feel angry or frustrated I want to turn to the food. Well thanks everyone for writing. I love reading this thread.

banded 9/11/07 LindaE

Hi all of us banders. I was banded Sept.11. Im down 20 lbs. The only time I felt any restriction was during the 1st few days after surgery. I measure out my 1/2 cup meals and Im still hungery and dont feel satisified or full. I sure hope a fill is my answer. Im working off of will power and the nutritionists orders. I see my dr. Nov 5th. I can relate to everyone out there.I guess I just need to be patient and stop letting the scale judge my success.

Hi Mandy-Heres what I eat in a typical day. breakfast 1/2 cup either cottage cheese, scramble eggs, low fat sausage-lunch the same as dinner-1/2 cup total roasted turkey,chicken,meatball,gyro meat,fish with a small about of vegatable and somes times fruit.(this is part of my 1/2 cup lunch-dinner serving. 2 snaks sugar free jello-popsycles-pudding-yogart-hard boiled egg. I try to get in 48 to 64 oz of liguid. water, crystal light, caffeine free tea. I was banded on sep 11 th. Im down about 19 lbs. I hope this helps you. Hang in there

Hi all you banders. My doc told me eat 3 healthy meals a day. Have 2 snacks and drink 64 oz. of liquid. My 3 meals consist of 1/2 cup each. (this includes protein 1st, veg. then fruit) My snack sugar free popcicle or pudding. Hard boiled egg or small piece of fruit or yogurt. Keep it low fat and healthy. He told me not to count calories and stay away from the empty calorie junk foods. Try to get in 60 grams of protein. This still is a diet with the help of the band. :bandit:bandit:bandit:bandit

Hi im LindaE(lucky gal) I was banded 9/11/07. I feel this is my last chance for weight loss. I really want to succeed. The band is a reminder to choose healthier foods and get my fluids in. All my friends know about it. My husband is supportive. Im down 17 Lbs. My goals are in 10 Lb increments. I need a fill because im hungery in between meals. Im going to see my dr. on nov.5th. Ill see what he says about my progress.