allielee

I honestly feel like I am going to fail at this continuously.. you are not alone. I think it's because as a former obese person ( i love saying that) I failed at every diet I ever tried. I would lose then gain gain gain. This is different than a diet and I know you are going to be soooo successful! I am so glad you were able to get out of your funk.

congrats long that is soooo awesome!!!!

Hey Mary, I too was hungry before my first fill, but I was determined to not have gained when I went to my fill appointment. I excercized and really tried to focus. I know it's not easy but you have a tool now, it may not be a great tool as of yet but it's still there. You can do it! Try and eat Protein, then veg. If you need a snack stick to 100 calorie Snacks. Try and stay away from carbs. I know it seems overwhelming but let me tell you that nothing feels better than losing and not gaining. I bought a wii fit at the beginning and did 30 minutes of fun excercize every day. When you are sitting on the couch watching tv do leg lifts, make a goal that during commercials you will walk around, try going up the stairs.. stuff like that. Keep your body moving.. now is the time where the bulk of your weight will come off , make sure you drink at least 64 ounces of Water a day.. I am a crystal light fanatic. I promise you if you try these things and yes I know it seems hard but you can do it! You went through all you did to get banded and paid for it as well, you can do this. Do not allow yourself to get into a rut. You have the power now!! Use it. Use this time where your body will shed weight like crazy to your benefit. don't allow yourself to just give in. Make a goal for every day and stick to it. Focus and just realize that a year from now you will be thin!!! Good luck and keep your head up!

Congrats and keep up the good work!!! :wub:

Hey there.. I have to be honest and say I don't take any Vitamins, I did lose some hair about 6 months out but it grew back quickly.. I don't count my calories or my Protein, I just eat protein first and then veg. I don't want to be so food focused anymore. My doc says lapbanders really don't have to worry about Vitamin deficiency. I am almost 10 months out and am doing great! I feel fantastic as well. I was so obsessed at the beginning with counting protein, calories and such and I realized that by focusing so much on food I had traded one habit for another. I am not dieting I am living. I do try and stick to 100 calorie Snacks and the reason isn't because of the 100 calorie's it's because the size is a perfect snack.. I hope this helps. If you are worried get a blood work up done and if it looks good I wouldn't worry at all.

Hey there.. I am here to help with whatever you need. You can pm me or email me at 1morrisfamily@comcast.net. :wub:

Hey there Breanne! Well here is my story.. I was banded June 20, 2008 and I am down 122 pounds! If I can do it you can do it! We will be banded 364 days apart! If you have questions please don't hesitate to pm me!! I love my band and it was the best thing I have ever done for myself. I remember feeling the same way and thinking, I am going to fail I know it.. and guess what I didn't fail! Check out my before and in progress pics.. Good luck~

I just wanted to wish you much luck on your adventure!! Congrats!:wub:

congrats pink!! I was banded June 20 of last year and wow what an amazing almost 10 months it has been! Your life is going to change so much for the BETTER!! congrats!!!:wub::thumbup::wub:

congrats!!!!! You will be sooo glad you did it!!! :wub:

sorry to hear about your troubles sandiego.. B: 4 oz light yogurt L: 100 calorie pack jack link's beef jerkery, 19 soy ranch chips 120 calorie s: 100 calorie twix d: 2 oz pork chop, couple bites of mashed potatoes s: 1/2 cup of chocolate peanut butter cup ice cream :wub: going to the gym tonight!!! bahh

congrats strike! That is so exciting! What a great job too. You can search online for a weight assesment tool. I did it last night and found what I "should" weigh. Have a great day junies!

Hey there Junies.. Woo Hoo Jennifer!! Congrats girl! I decided to do a weight assesment to see where I should be and it says I should weigh 128-168 uggh. I also had my hubby measure me since he thinks I am shrinking and girls I am shrinking!! I am only 5'8" I was 5'10 just a couple of years ago! Why am I shrinking I am only 39!! Oh well, so I think I am going to go for a goal of 160. Which I think is a pretty realistic goal. So you have to check out this lady who is 49, never had a boyfriend, never been kissed sing her guts out on britain's got talent. go to youtube.com and search susan boyle. It is amazing!!! I have watched it like 10 times today. She has the voice of an angel. How she is not famous already I have no idea but she will be now that is for sure. I am off to go watch American Idol before my hubby steals the remote to watch ufc fighting ugghh. gosh I hate that violent show. sweet dreams!

Hey Junies.. I think I did better when I only ate 3 times a day.. I ate a little more but stayed full longer. Maybe I need a slight unfill.. next month if I am still having to eat every couple of hours I will think about it. My goal weight has changed.. I realized I wanted to get closer to 160 than 170. I did lose 6 pounds and that's why my ticker changed. It's so funny how that I am only 13 pounds from my original goal, and I thought I would never get even close to it. I know that before I have my plastic surgery I want to be as thin as possible so I get the best results. So therefore my goal keeps changing..

b: 4 oz light yogurt l: 3 oz tuna salad, 3 crackers s: 19 ranch soy crisps (120 calories, 3 grams fat, 7 grams protein) d: 1/4 cup green bean casserole, 1 small piece of ham s: 100 calorie milky way

this is sooo weird.. This has happened to me every day for the last month and thought I was developing an allergy. I googled it and voila up popped lapbandtalk! This is definetly not coincidence when this many people have this problem. The b12 deficiency is really interesting. I even had a fill appointment today and never thought it was related to my band. I am scheduling a doctor's appointment for a full blood workup.. if anyone has heard anything please put up an update..

good luck tomorrow MOMof2Boys!

I know that I am either at my sweet spot or super close to it.. the reason I wanted a fill was because I can only eat a couple of bites at a time but then about 2 hours later need another couple of bites. My doc was concerned that if he gave me a fill that I would be to tight and need an unfill. So he said since I had lost the 6 pounds that the fill I had was working and why take the chance of being to tight and having reflux. I hope he is right since there wasn't another available appointment until may 11. I have never not lost between fill appointments and I can guarantee that the week before if I haven't lost I will work my butt off at the gym.. lol I am glad you are still losing Long. I have been trying to stay away from my scale due to me being obsessive about it.. I hadn't gotten on it in almost 2 weeks, I was pretty proud of myself! xoxo

oops that was supposed to be attached to jennifers post.. oh well.. Long and Apples woo hoo that sounds awesome! So I went to my fill appointment today and they said no way.. I had lost 6 pounds in less than a month and they felt that was a good and steady loss.. I just wanted a baby smidge of a fill.. oh well, so I tried some smoked oysters for dinner and let me tell you Junies.. STAY FAR AWAY FROM THEM ... they were ok going down but BLECK BLECK BLECK coming back up.. grosssssssss... My doc told me about a new snack and he had a bag and I tried one and they were yummy.. it's made by Stop & Shop there Nature's promise soy chips.. 19 soy chips have 120 calories, 3 grams of fat and 7 glorious grams of protein! YUMMY.. I love all the pics being posted.. its soo cool to put a face with all you beautiful Junies.. we are a smoking hot group!! LOL.. Have a great night.. xoxo

awww thanks.. gosh a year ago if someone said to me people will call you SKINNY I would have laughed in their faces!!!! Jennifer you made my whole month!!!!!! Thanks!!!!!! xoxoxo by the way I LOVE YOU! LOL.. xoxo