kuchiegrl1

i can certainly relate to you.....i recently had a 1cc fill put in under a barium swallow test (2ccs and nothing would go down). I now have a total of 6ccs in a 10cc band. I had this done now for 11 days. The only thing I can get down is liquids and sometimes that can be tough. I have tried to have more solid foods but everything just comes back up for hours! I have been miserable. The only positive thing is that i have lost 8lbs. Called the surgeons nurse and she told me to wait till monday and call if I am still having any problems, that they would unfill some on tuesday. She said it usually takes up to 2 wks for the band to relax a little and that I should be able to eat something more then. So I am undecided as to what to do...i am thinking that I will wait another 2wks to see how I am doing then. My doc only does fills on tuesdays, and if i dont do it this tues than i will have to wait another 2wks as i work a wk on then a wk off.......so its either this tues or 2wks from now.... anyhoooooo, i hope you try to get some little sips in, as thats exactly what i have been doing. good luck, Debbie

correction....i am using an elliptical, but for some reason i used treadmill in the beginning of my post.....must be on an exercise high...lmao

okay, so i did it! whoohoo.....i became friends with my treadmill today......i finally did it.... okay, so it was all of 3 minutes....but i did it. I have been avoiding it for so long. 3 mins was all i could handle....thats pretty bad. My plan is to get up 5 mins earlier tomorrow and work my way up to 20-30 minutes every morn. Does everyone feel that exercise will help meet their goals? if so, do you and what do you do? Well (raising my glass of water) heres to tackling this new love/hate relationship with my new/old friend>>>>>>>elliptical. hugs to all, Debbie:thumbup:

Hey Holly, you and I are just a couple pounds away from our starting wt for this challenge.....oh btw...great wt loss to date....I am so freakin happy for you. I really hope that by my bandiversary I will hit 100 lbs loss. So for the summer meltdown I gave myself only 15lbs loss to pysch myself. I figure, hit that goal and set another....(shhhhh dont tell me,,,,,lol). So lets work at this together, pump each other up, and help each other up :tt1: u in? I have been on a turtle pace. My doc says i am doing good, but I am personally disappointed. Some ppl have lost way more than me and banded near the same time.....I know everyone is diff, i get that, BUT it is still frustrating. So I need you all to help me get off this butt of mine, and put it in gear. I have an elliptical, brand new (last year), and my husband is threatning to throw outside if i dont use it......:tt1: Okay, so today i promise to you all>>>>>>> i will get on the ellip for atleast 10 minutes.....i will keep you posted love ya's, Debbie

Name..........Start........Current.........Goal........ To Go CindyG.........204...........204...........184...........20 TxArcher.......299...........299...........280...........19 Hollyberries...253...........253...........238...........15 Momto1plus1....203...........203...........185...........18 Lindata........176.5.........176.5.........160...........16.5 Sades..........194...........194...........185...........9 Mariegabrieleee...235..................235.................215........ ..........20 Skinny Jill...........167..................167.................157........... ........10 Foofy..........233...........233...........220............13 Kuchiegrl............251..................251.................235...................16 Hey all, i cant wait to do this challenge with ya'll. Even though i did not make the last goal,,,,,i did come close. I am going to make a commitment to myself to you all as well>>>>>>>>>>EXERCISE Good luck to you all.... hugs, Debbie

Hey guys,,,,,i am in for the next challenge.....plz let me know when, and i will be there running along side each of you. Debbie:thumbup:

Thats awesome for you......sometimes i think we need to settle down a little and get back to some basics....almost like jump starting the wt loss again....let us know how you made out by the end of the 5 days, and then in a week from then.....just to see if it will stay off or not. Thanks for being the guinea pig for us hugs, Debbie:lol:

Surgical Weight Loss 5 Day Pouch Test This is a web site that i found on another thread,,,,hope this answers your quesitons. I was curious also so i researched it. I believe i will try on my next week off work..... (i work 7 on 7 off). If you try it, let me know how you all do? Thanks, Debbie

I got my list from copy/paste from page 7 from lindata. So i am confused as to the correct list? Can anyone clear this up? I updated my wt loss from that list...... thanks, Debbie

Name..........Start........Current.........Goal........ To Go CindyG.........210...........205...........198...........7 TxArcher.......308...........302...........285...........17 Foofy..........235...........235...........225...........10 Skinny_Jill....173...........168...........163............5 Hollyberries...257...........255...........247............8 Stephanie......173...........173...........159...........14 gabeekeeper....246...........246...........236...........10 Sades..........197...........195.5.........185...........10.5 shortgal.......175...........175...........165...........10 Momto1plus1....210...........208...........198...........10 Shalee04.......187...........185...........177...........10 osangriared....248...........248...........228...........20 lindata........181.5.........180...........176.5.........3.5 kuchiegrl1.....262.5.........253.5.........253...........2 kandiceb.......175...........175...........165...........10 Hajohnson1.....234...........229.2.........219...........10.2 Hopping to it..295...........295...........280...........15 Eulete P.......219...........215...........209...........6 wnr2lose.......211.8.........208.8.........200...........8.8 Okay so i went for a 1 month follow up with the doc. I lost a total of 8lbs. I had to have an unfill of .22cc's due to pbing almost daily. He told me that I am doing well, even though i have been feeling a little blue about the whole eating experience. I really do not enjoy going out for dinner as it is scary, painful sometimes, and food gets cold.....just a little whinny, dont mind me...... Anyhow, i am hoping that i reach my 10 lb goal by the 21st, as i lost alot after the last fill, and then gained too:thumbdown: I hope everyone will update soon, to see how we are all doing is very encouraging for me. Thanks again guys,,,,,Debbie

want something sweet to eat? try this: 2----6 oz fat free or light raspberry yogurt 1---16 oz lght cool whip thawed raspberries grahm cracker crust mix together and put in pie crust, freeze for 4 hrs. top with some berries when ready to serve. thaw for 15 minutes or until a little soft. Try making with diff fruits/yogurts for a change of pace. I found little tiny pie crusts to make ahead to have when i need something light and easy to swallow! good luck Debbie:thumbup::sad:

Hey guys. I thought maybe I would put my 2 cents in too! I want you all to be very proud of the fact that you are losing, or maintaining too. Plus for those of you who actually are working out as well ------ way to go! Take a step back and look at what you have ACCOMPLISHED since starting your new journey. Do you think you would be where you are today without it....i think not, atleast not for me. One thing to remember too is that it is not just about the scale but more about your movements, your clothes fitting loose, sitting in the lawn chair, bending over to tie your shoe laces in the middle and not on the side of your shoe! Just dont beat yourself up! If things are going slowly, change things up a bit.....try going for a walk with a friend or spouse, kids, neighbor. Drink your Water all day long. Please dont give up, believe in yourself. WE did not take the easy way out. WE are here for a reason..................close your eyes and visualize what your going to look like......WOW is that not an awesome feeling...its not far away, feel it-live it-be it! Now, go out there and walk for atleast 10 minutes! I am not going to say good luck, but just do it :sad: Debbie

Name..........Start........Current.........Goal........ To Go CindyG.........210...........207...........198...........9 TxArcher.......308...........302...........285...........17 Foofy..........235...........235...........225...........10 Skinny_Jill....173...........168...........163............5 Hollyberries...257...........255...........247............8 Stephanie......173...........173...........159...........14 gabeekeeper....246...........246...........236...........10 Sades..........197...........195.5.........185...........10.5 shortgal.......175...........175...........165...........10 Momto1plus1....210...........208...........198...........10 Shalee04.......187...........185...........177...........10 osangriared....248...........248...........228...........20 lindata........181.5.........181.5.........176.5..........5 kuchiegrl1.....262.5.........253.5.........252...........1.5 kandiceb.......175...........175...........165...........10 Hajohnson1.....234...........234...........219...........15 Hopping to it..295...........295...........280...........15 Eulete P.......219...........219...........209...........10 wnr2lose.......211.8.........208.8.........200...........8.8 __________________ I cannot believe has fast the scale is moving now....i had to go back and weight again cus i thought it was wrong...i am a firm believer in the tightness in my band now..... Everyone seems to be doing well, i think some still need to update? We stll have 4 more weeks to get to our goal. Keep up the motivation guys, stay focused, recharge your mind, and get moving! hugs, Debbie:thumbup:

Name..........Start........Current.........Goal........ To Go CindyG.........210...........207...........198...........9 TxArcher.......308...........302...........285...........17 Foofy..........235...........235...........225...........10 Skinny_Jill....173...........168...........163............5 Hollyberries...257...........256...........247............9 Stephanie......173...........173...........159...........14 gabeekeeper....246...........246...........236...........10 Sades..........197...........195.5.........185...........10.5 shortgal.......175...........175...........165...........10 Momto1plus1....210...........210...........198...........12 Shalee04.......187...........185...........177...........10 osangriared....248...........248...........228...........20 lindata........181.5.........181.5.........176.5..........5 kuchiegrl1.....262.5.........257.5.........252...........5.5 kandiceb.......175...........175...........165...........10 Hajohnson1.....234...........234...........219...........15 Hopping to it..295...........295...........280...........15 Eulete P.......219...........219...........209...........10 wnr2lose.......211.8.........208.8.........200...........8.8 Well, the new fill seems to be working. Yesterday was a rough day, everything i ate did not want to go down....keep your fingers crossed for today:thumbup: So far I have lost 5 lbs since starting this challenge......I hope to blow my goal outta the Water....i would really like to see a new size for my scrubs for work! Take care everyone, stay focused and stay healthy.... Debbie

Name..........Start........Current.........Goal........ To Go CindyG.........210...........208...........198...........10 TxArcher.......308...........306...........285...........21 Foofy..........235...........235...........225...........10 Skinny_Jill....173...........169...........163............6 Hollyberries...257...........257...........247...........10 Stephanie......173...........173...........159...........14 gabeekeeper....246...........246...........236...........10 Sades..........197...........196...........185...........11 shortgal.......175...........175...........165...........10 Momto1plus1....210...........210...........198...........12 Shalee04.......187...........185...........177...........10 osangriared....248...........248...........228...........20 lindata........181.5.........181.5.........176.5..........5 kuchiegrl1.....262.5.........260.5.........252...........8.5 kandiceb.......175...........175...........165...........10 Hajohnson1.....234...........234...........219...........15 Hopping to it..295...........295...........280...........15 Eulete P.......219...........219...........209...........10 wnr2lose.......211.8.........211.8.........200...........11.8 I lost 2 lbs since my fill on tues.....so far so good.....its kinda a good thing to be scared to eat, going for soft foods right now.....everyone keep up the good work..... Debbie:thumbup:

:thumbup: omg Foofy,,,,do you realize how close you are to your ones! That must feel good to be closer to 199, than 299!!!! I cannot wait till i see those #'s.....keep it up, and follow the rules to get you to your next mini goal.... Debbie

thanks for the boost......whoohoo to us! (doin the happy bandster dance) lol......dont ask Debbie:grouphug:

welcome to the challenge hopping to it.....good luck with your goal....if you need us just post okay? take care, Debbie

Hey guys. i had my second fill yesterday. i now have 5.22 ccs. what a difference. i can eat 3 tsps of Cereal this morning.....and i am having pain, burping. right now i am waiting for it to go away. ugggg i hope that it will get better in a few days.... Dr said he wants me to set a goal of 5-6 lbs/month. as i have not been able to do that for a few months. Debbie

Thank you all for your kind words, and support....i have been not stop crying with worry....over protective mother i guess....the vet did a full body look over, mouth etc....nothing outstanding, full bladder though. They gave her a shot of antibiotic, and also anti-inflam, drew blood and sent her home....she has had Water and a little food so far....i cleaned the litter box to watch for voiding.....but she did it in her carrying case instead as she keeps hiding in her litter box.....so strange....i should get the results from the blood work tomorrow. I will let you all know..... hugs to all of you for your losses....muwah Debbie

oooh foofy I am so sorry about your baby......I too have been in your shoes, it sucks, it hurts, and most ppl don't understand the truley deep love you felt for him, and him for you.....just know I do :thumbup: Just last night I spent the whole night wondering if powder (my cat of 12 yrs) was going to make it....she mysteriously was hiding, slinking to the floor, odd meows almost like she was hurt. It tore me up, we went to the vet today and got labs done (waiting for results) and other tests.....doc not sure what to make of her behaviour, so he wants to chk results....she got antiobotic/anti-inflam shot, as well as blood drawn. So now I wait and worry.....also my sister is in for a 6 hr back operation today....omg anymore worries today?! She is far away from me too.....she lives in Ontario. Well thats enough rambling from me... So pick yourself up and get busy, time will help you with your heart and the bonus will be your wt-loss... hugs, Debbie

Name..............Start...........Current..............Goal........ To Go CindyG..............210................210..................198....... ....12 TxArcher...........308................308...................285....... ....23 Foofy...............235.................235..................225...... .....10 Skinny_Jill..........173................173..................163...... .....10 Hollyberries.........257...............257..................247....... ....10 Stephanie...........173...............173.................159......... ...14 gabeekeeper........246..............246.................236........... ...10 Sades................197...............197.................185........ ......12 shortgal..............175...............175.................165....... .......10 Momto1plus1........210..............210..................198.......... ....12 Shalee04.............187...............187..................177....... .......10 osangriared..........248................248.................228....... ........20 lindata................181.5.............181.5...............176.5.... .........5 kuchiegrl1............262.5.............262.5...............252.............10.5 Okay, there it is in writing....Its about time I got off the pot and take this more seriously! I am going to have my 2nd fill today. I currently have 4ccs so far. I know I can eat way to much at one time, ie: a plate of food. My choices need to be better, and need to get moving......is everyone going to move more too? How about it? Thanks for the challenge.....the goal is: feeling better than I do now LETS GO NOVEMBER NYMPHS--------------WHOOOOHOOO:thumbup: Debbie

Well so far i have had 2 episodes.....first one was a jr hamburger from Wendys. Not pretty, 3 bites in and here we go! I was bringing lunch to my husband on his job site (master carpenter!), so no running Water, and nowhere to expell this lovely mess! In the hands, my hair....it was gross not only for me but my poor DH. He gags if the cat throws up....lol. Then the last one was this past sat night. I had made eggs, biscuits (which i usually don't like) and pancakes....that was painful, and I brought it all back up, and was uncomfortable for 2 days. I can still chugg water like there is no tomorrow.....but this will change soon. I am asking for a fill tomorrow! I have stalled with my weight loss and am feeling a little disappointed. Wish me luck! Thanks guys......:wink2: Debbie

Well, here it is just about 5 months since surgery (11/27/07), and all I have lost is 30-32 lbs. I know that I am to blame, not my band. Why can I not force myself to get on that elliptical in the spare room? or remember to NOT eat that cookie, or chips? My portions are too big I am sure. Maybe once I get a second fill I will be able to better control the portion part of my bad eating habits. I am hoping this will help me alot. So far I have had 1 fill, that is a 4.5 cc in a 10 cc band. Partly for my deflated mood is that there are girls at work taking adapex pills for wt loss. One girl lost 30 lbs/month, another lost 26 lbs. I fell they are looking at me with the haha look how much i have lost without surgery. I could be paranoid, but that is what the girl inside my head is thinking. Can you beleive that I have contemplated getting this drug without anyone knowing. Whats wrong with me?! Uh oh, i believe I am pmsing too....lol Well thanks for listening to me rant....i have not posted or replied in a while due to my feelings of being unsuccessful once again.... Thanks, Debbie:sad:

your right Cindy.....i wont be resorting to any pills. Never have, and never will. But I guess I was just getting frustrated with myself, and then seeing the look on their faces, u know what I mean. I dont see the surgeon until 2nd wk of May, due to my work schedule and he only does fills on tuesdays...so I will have to wait for now. Thanks for the hand up off the ground. I am now brushing myself off and starting with a fresh,excited frame of mind, like when I started..... Good luck to you too Cindy, and everyone! I surely appreciate your tender support. :w00t::huh2: Debbie