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can't seem to get back on track...no restriction at all so I'm eating more than I should and can't seem to get back eating smaller portions...will start again tomorrow

My next appt is 12/18, but I don't know if he will do a fill or if it is just a fill...I'm hoping a fill, but the last time we had to do flouro so I don't know if he will try again without...which means that would be another appt

can't seem to get back on track...no restriction at all so I'm eating more than I should and can't seem to get back eating smaller portions...will start again tomorrow

Well, my try to get back on track on Sunday didn't work so I'm starting again today. Having my protein shake for breakfast. I fly to Florida next Thursday...have a personal goal I want to meet by then so I really need to get back on track and exercise and eat well. Though I have the .5cc fill can't fill any restriction. As long as I chew my food well I can pretty much eat however much I want. I don't like that at all. So I will start measuring my food again and eating smaller portions. Maybe try the gym today instead of the walking tapes. We'll see how the day goes.

Well, my try to get back on track on Sunday didn't work so I'm starting again today. Having my protein shake for breakfast. I fly to Florida next Thursday...have a personal goal I want to meet by then so I really need to get back on track and exercise and eat well. Though I have the .5cc fill can't fill any restriction. As long as I chew my food well I can pretty much eat however much I want. I don't like that at all. So I will start measuring my food again and eating smaller portions. Maybe try the gym today instead of the walking tapes. We'll see how the day goes.

This whole week was a mess. Mom in the hospital for 2 days and Thanksgiving. I've been eating like mad. The .5cc fill didn't work and I can't seem to get myself back on track. Tomorrow I will get back to protein shakes because I gained 2lbs this week. Arggg!! My neighbor is giving me a treadmill so between that and the Leslie Sansone tapes should be able to lose it again. I'm hoping to have another before Christmas because I don't want to be able to eat as much food as I did at Thanksgiving. Hopefully, the rest of the weekend is better.

This whole week was a mess. Mom in the hospital for 2 days and Thanksgiving. I've been eating like mad. The .5cc fill didn't work and I can't seem to get myself back on track. Tomorrow I will get back to protein shakes because I gained 2lbs this week. Arggg!! My neighbor is giving me a treadmill so between that and the Leslie Sansone tapes should be able to lose it again. I'm hoping to have another before Christmas because I don't want to be able to eat as much food as I did at Thanksgiving. Hopefully, the rest of the weekend is better.

Whoo-hoo...2mos out 273.2lbs 36.6 lbs lost :whoo:---haven't seen that in 15yrs. RRA---rocking right along! going to the gym tomorrow after work...bored with walking want to try the elliptical or recumbent bike

Whoo-hoo...2mos out 273.2lbs 36.6 lbs lost :whoo:---haven't seen that in 15yrs. RRA---rocking right along! going to the gym tomorrow after work...bored with walking want to try the elliptical or recumbent bike

Tomorrow is 2mos since I've been banded! Yeah...finally seeing a loss again. Had a .5cc fill on 11/15/07...can't feel anything yet...don't know if I will since it was such a small fill. Did liquids till today and had lunch with family so I ate some food(no restriction)...know I should have been on liquids for at least a week, but was tired of the liquids...will go back to liquids tomorrow. Having trouble getting my water quota for the day...weird because before my surgery I would at least get my 64oz between 5p-10pm...not good, but at least I was getting the water. Now I don't feel thirsty at all. Really going to have to work on that...may need a mini water cooler at my desk to help. Gotta a lot of work to do to be successful. Highest weight ever: 2005--322lbs Started 2007---314.8 Pre-band on liquids: 309.8 Banded 9/19/07---292.5 1mo: 282 2mo: weigh tomorrow

Tomorrow is 2mos since I've been banded! Yeah...finally seeing a loss again. Had a .5cc fill on 11/15/07...can't feel anything yet...don't know if I will since it was such a small fill. Did liquids till today and had lunch with family so I ate some food(no restriction)...know I should have been on liquids for at least a week, but was tired of the liquids...will go back to liquids tomorrow. Having trouble getting my water quota for the day...weird because before my surgery I would at least get my 64oz between 5p-10pm...not good, but at least I was getting the water. Now I don't feel thirsty at all. Really going to have to work on that...may need a mini water cooler at my desk to help. Gotta a lot of work to do to be successful. Highest weight ever: 2005--322lbs Started 2007---314.8 Pre-band on liquids: 309.8 Banded 9/19/07---292.5 1mo: 282 2mo: weigh tomorrow

What do YOU do when you look in mirror and still don't like what you see? I've lost 27lbs since I started on this journey and I don't see any changes. I got dressed for work this morning and saw a side view and I still look like I'm pregnant. Since I'm not, that has me upset and disgusted. I know it takes time, but I find it so discouraging. My co-workers and family see the difference, but I still can't. I barely eat 1000 cal a day and exercise at least 3 times a week. I don't know what else to do. Help!

Thanks so much for the replies! I talked to my co-workers and they told me they see the difference in my body. By the end of the day, I was feeling much better. I guess since I didn't have much of a weight loss this week, I was beginning to stress and worry. It helps to hear that others are feeling the same.

From what I understand the support group meets at the Physical Surgical Center on Corporate Drive. I believe it's usually the last Wednesday of the Month. Since they have 5 Wednesdays this month it will be on the 24th.

I have United Healthcare. Yes, they covered it. It took about 3 months to get approved.

We were probably in the waiting room together yesterday. My appt was at 10:15 but I didn't get in to see him till 10:50 then I had to come back out and wait for Laura. It was a long morning. I didn't have any problems post-op. My surgery was at 130p, got into my room at 800p and was walking at 1030p. I didn't get to leave though till 600pm on Thursday. I've lost 23lbs so far. I actually didn't stay on the 2 week liquid diet post op which is why I haven't loss more I guess. I think as long as I watch how much I eat and exercise I should still lose weight before my first fill.

Hello Forum, Question??? I had my band done on 9/19...up until Friday the only pain I had was sharp pains in my left shoulder...does anyone know what would have been causing this and will this be a recurring thing? Tammy

Hello Forum! I'm so glad I've found this site. We have a support group here, but they meet once a month. I was recently banded on 9/19...so I'm through my first week and starting the second. I had no complications and was back to work on Monday. Since I started the process with a liquid diet 2 weeks before, I've lost 21lbs...only 4 last week, but I'm hoping to get a fill on Thursday for more weight loss. I slowly started adding soft foods this week...an egg, thin slices of ham, and tuna. Lots of soups mixed in along the way. Since I've started soft foods, I feel like I'm still eating too much even though it's literally just ounces that I'm having. We'll see what my Dr suggests at my visit. I look forward to chatting with everyone and reading about your weight loss journey. Tammy