NewcastleMamma

Maureen, Why did you hate it? I, too, needed an unfil on Friday - I had to go to my Nurse's home since she was not working on Friday. It took a little over an hour to get there, but was worth it. It was urgent that I got an unfil - I was having a hard time keep my saliva down.... I go to the Arlington Pharmacy to get my fills - the ladies there are great. Where in Newcastle do you live? Would you like to meet for coffee, since we both live in Newcastle? Peace, Maggie

Thanks for your reply and words! Somehow when I got on the scale this morning I lost 4lbs. HAHA - It's so strange. I weigh myself once a week right when I wake up. I decided to weigh myself again this morning (obsessing since I had not lost anything in 10 days) and there it was - 4lbs gone! This is a boost I needed. I'm so happy - I can't wait to reach my goal - I'm 10lbs from my half way point! Thanks again. PEace, Maggie

Hi everyone. I was banded on 2.15.08, and since then I've lost 26lbs (yippie)!! In the last 10 days I have not lost anything and am now feeling like a looser - and getting discouraged. For some reason, when I loose weight every week, I feel so good about myself, and it really helps me keep going, doing what I"m supposed to be doing and eating ALL the right things and not eating much. I'm slipping a little and need some support. I've had one fill - 1.6cc's. I noticed about 4 days into it that I was having a hard time drinking liquids, so I had .6cc's removed. I felt great. I was able to eat my small meals, drink lots of water, etc. I never really felt 'full' when I was done with my small meal, but I was no longer hungry, so I was following that cue. Now I'm having a harder time following that cue, so I think it might be time for a little bit of a fill....just a guess. Since my fill/unfill I've lost 11lbs. My fill was on March 31st. The unfill was about 5 days later. But for the last 10 days I've stayed the same. Do you think I need a fill? I could use some words of encouragement, and some inspiration. I'm not making great choices the last week, and I know I should be. I never expected to get so down on myself when I didn't see the scale going down every week. While I still can't eat as much as I used to, I am eating a bit more and not making great choices. Thanks for reading and anything you can contribute - personal experiences, words of wisdom, support, inspiration, etc. Much Peace and Good Luck to Us All! Maggie

Hi everyone. I was banded on 2.15.08, and since then I've lost 26lbs (yippie)!! In the last 10 days I have not lost anything and am now feeling like a looser - and getting discouraged. For some reason, when I loose weight every week, I feel so good about myself, and it really helps me keep going, doing what I"m supposed to be doing and eating ALL the right things and not eating much. I'm slipping a little and need some support. I've had one fill - 1.6cc's. I noticed about 4 days into it that I was having a hard time drinking liquids, so I had .6cc's removed. I felt great. I was able to eat my small meals, drink lots of Water, etc. I never really felt 'full' when I was done with my small meal, but I was no longer hungry, so I was following that cue. Now I'm having a harder time following that cue, so I think it might be time for a little bit of a fill....just a guess. Since my fill/unfill I've lost 11lbs. My fill was on March 31st. The unfill was about 5 days later. But for the last 10 days I've stayed the same. Do you think I need a fill? I could use some words of encouragement, and some inspiration. I'm not making great choices the last week, and I know I should be. I never expected to get so down on myself when I didn't see the scale going down every week. While I still can't eat as much as I used to, I am eating a bit more and not making great choices. Thanks for reading and anything you can contribute - personal experiences, words of wisdom, support, inspiration, etc. Much Peace and Good Luck to Us All! Maggie

Hi all you WA bandsters! I was wondering if anyone wanted to start a local Support Group - maybe we could meet once a month or twice a month for coffee/tea and support. Is anyone interested? I'm in Newcasatle - and would love to meet some other people in my area who have been banded and support each other. Thanks. Peace, Maggie

I'm in Newcastle and drive to Arlington for my fills. The gals there are so great!!! Would any of you eastside bandsters want to get together for a coffee/tea sometime. Make our own little In-Town support group? Peace, Maggie

I think it's all important. It also might depend on how your body digests certain foods. You want to make sure you are NOT eating to many calories. You also want to make sure the food you are putting in your body is the best food for you. No junk. Go back to basics - that's what I'm going. Grilling fresh fish, chicken and other things. Steaming veggies, making rice - I cook my rice in organic chicken broth, some spices and dried fruit. It shakes things up a bit and I don't get tired of the same old rice, ya know. Don't drink your calories, either. You won't feel full, and will want to eat. I hope this helps you. Good Luck! Peace, Maggie

I'm now on solids. Last night I had grilled salmon, steamed broccoli and quineo. It was so good, and so good for me. I was able to eat a small amount, feel full and digest well!

Hey Rhonda, We were both banded by Dr. Ortiz! Where in Western WA are you? I'm (obviously) in Newcastle.

Congrates Becca! You are doing really great! I am happy to see that my 14lbs isn't anything pathetic. I was looking at some of these weight loss tickers, and wondering what I was doing wrong - seeing so many people with such large numbers. Then it dawned on me it might be from pre-op and post-op. I chose to just start my weightloss journey from the day I was banded. Good Luck!! I hope we can follow each other's journey!

I've got a little boy who will be One in April and a little girl who will be 3 in April. They share the same birthday - isn't that crazy! Born the same day, 2 years apart. I plan on being there, running around the soccer feild, playing on the beach and all that with them. This is my start.

I never thought about a reward - I guess I was thinking the loss of weight, new found energy and overall well being was reward enough. Now ya got me thinking - haha! Maybe I'll reward myself with that little black dress we all would love to have and look good in. YEAH! That's it. I'll get a cute little black dress. Now I just have to figure out if I get that when I reach my goal weight or when I hit a milestone, like 1/2 my goal weight. Something to think about, I guess. By the way - everyone who has a ticker with weight loss - is that from the date of being banded or the start of the pre-op? I posted since the date of being banded. Good Luck everyone! :tongue: We can all do it!

There's no time like the present! That's what I say now. No matter your age, knowing you are a woman of purpose and taking control of your life - there's no time like the present. I'm overjoyed that the Lap Band is available for those who need it. I am honoring the commitment I've made to myself to take this time and care for myself as well as I care for others. I never thought it would be my greatest challenge!