missrach

Anyone here from that area?

I'm losing weight and am not overeating, but I have a hard time eating and drinking slowly. I guess since the food/drink is in front of me, I keep eating and drinking! I measure my foods so that I am only eating what I need to and am satisified, but I do get hearburn if I eat too fast with some foods. I do not have a fill, but am going for my second appt on the 25th. I don't think I need a fill because I'm not hungry. I just want to see how you all manage to take it slow...:thumbup:

Hey Ladies. It's been awhile since my last post. I was doing fantastic with my exercise and eating until I met up with a rough period in my life (about 6 months). I stopped eating well (actually ate MORE) and exercising and didn't go back to the doctor. Well, with God's help, I was able to get back on my feet. I have my first follow-up in more than 6 months, and I'm nervous. I'm afraid that the doctor is going to tell me that I've ruined my band. I pray to God that it hasn't been! I am not able to eat as much, but more than I care too. I have NOT had a fill, so I know that's the primary reason. Has anyone else fallen off the wagon? What did you do to get back on track? I appreciate all of your support. If you'd like, please add me on Yahoo under absolute_karma. Rachael:tongue_smilie:

How long did it take everyone to recover after surgery? More specifically, when did you return back to work?

For all you coffee drinkers: have you found that the band affected the amount of coffee you drank? I LOVE coffee and am addicted to it! :smile2:

I just wanted to introduce myself. I had surgery on 7/9 and have already lost 20lbs! My post-op is on 7/28, so we will see if I have lost anymore. Will someone let me know if they can see my pic on my profile? For some reason, when I try to upload it, it says it failed. But, when go to my profile, my pic is there! :thumbup:

I've been MIA for awhile, so I wanted to update everyone on my progress. I have lost 30 lbs since June 30 (Surgery was July 9th). I had to do a 2-week liquid diet prior to my surgery, so that contributed a bit. So, what is everyone here doing as far as workouts? I love to walk more than anything, and I do power-walk. What is everyone here doing?

What are some of your favorite sweets? :cursing:

I have to do the Optifast diet 2 weeks pre-op. I have heard that some have experienced headaches while doing this diet. What has been your experience with Optifast?:biggrin:

I've been reading posts from people who were recently banded but extremely hungry. I was banded nearly 4 weeks ago, havent had a fill and am satisfied. Anyone else in the same boat?

Does anyone have trouble with them? I've not yet had a fill (and am doing great without it), but want to start taking prenatal vitamins (for extra nutrients), but am afraid they will get stuck. :wink2:

L.L, T.I., Tyreese, The Rock, Vin Diesel. :wink2:

Hello All. In your personal experience, what foods go down easy, and what foods do you have trouble with? I am being banded next month, and am not a glutton for punishment with food. I don't even want to try anything that may cause me discomfort.

Name_________Start Weight ____Goal____ Lbs lost____Current Weight *****:cool2:********** **********:wink2:******:tt2:**********:w00t:***** aJoneen............230.........220.......5....... Bea1128............220.........199.......5....... Babs0101...........185.........170.......0....... blesdbyonmzur......159.........148.......4....... BTTRFLI1432........221.........210.......6....... Bunkey1965.........212.........195.......13.....199 Chocolate_Snaps....254.........240.......6....... Darr5380...........167.........155.......3....... Epm316.............209.........199.......5....... erikadawn..........199.........175.......0....... FloridaGirl........235.........215.......0....... HeatherO...........172..........155.......11.....161 Heft_Bandit........261.........245.......3.3..... JennyPoo...........169.........159.......5....... KarenG.............160.........158.......6....... KathyStrick........305.........290.......0....... Lapbandfan.........258.........230.......2....... Leslie2Lose........224.........209.......5.........219. LessNLess..........144.5.......140.......0....... LilMissBand-Aid....234.4.......225.......6.2..... Lunabeane..........212.........200.......9....... Luu2008............219.........189.......14...... Luv2Laugh..........232.........212.......0....... luvinke............206.........190.......0....... mamato3............199.........184.......6....... mcgreen............189.........175.......0....... mdgarcia31665......225.........200.......0....... melboyd............266.........256.......0....... Missrach...........269.........175.......25.....244 MollyMolly.........192.........182.......2....... mominlv13..........305.8.......300.......10.2.... MSnika3............228.........204.......4....... MyTurn.....................250...............240...........0.......... . NANAbanded.........225.........199.......7....... Ninja..............204.........189.......5....... NukeChik...........221.........199.......6....... Ollie..............242.........210.......0....... Redtulips..........188.........180.......6....... Renewedhope........174.........155.......5....... ronni_NC...........243.........220.......0....... slgandera..........185.........173.......7....... StartingOver.......220.........205.......15...... Sunshine2..........187.........170.......2.3..... want_so_bad........170.........155.......0....... Sades.......(7/16).192.5.......180.......8.6..... Sadie..............220.........199.......6....... smwww..............189.........179.......0...... tp78...............212.........195.......7.......

You've lost weight really fast! How have you been doing it?

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I was at 269 at my preop on June 30th, and 248 at my post op on July 28th, so 21lbs. :thumbup:

You normally have to wait 4-6 weeks, and trust me, you will need it. You will feel it if you do too much! Take it easy and just walk. That's a workout in itself!

I know that after surgery, you're supposed to eat 3 meals a day, and no snacking. Do any of you snack or eat more than 3 times per day?

Name_____________Weight Now____Goal_____lbs lost aJoneen............230.........220.......4....... Bea1128............220.........199.......5..... Babs0101...........185.........170.......0....... blesdbyonmzur......159.........148.......4....... BTTRFLI1432........221.........210.......6....... Bunkey1965.........205.........195.......7....... Chocolate_Snaps....254.........240.......6....... Darr5380...........167.........155.......3....... Epm316.............209.........199.......0....... erikadawn..........199.........175.......0....... FloridaGirl........235.........215.......0....... HeatherO...........163.........155.......9....... JennyPoo...........169.........159.......3....... KarenG.............162.........158.......4....... KathyStrick........305.........290.......0....... Lapbandfan.........258.........230.......2...... Leslie2Lose........219.........209.......5....... LessNLess..........144.5.......140.......0....... LilMissBand-Aid....234.4.......225.......5.6..... Lunabeane..........212.........200.......9....... Luu2008............219.........189.......14....... Luv2Laugh..........232.........212.......0....... luvinke............206.........190.......0....... mamato3............199.........184.......6...... mcgreen............189.........175.......0....... mdgarcia31665......225.........200.......0....... melboyd............266.........256.......0....... missrach...........248.........175.......20...... MollyMolly.........192.........182.......2....... mominlv13..........305.8.......300.......10.2.... MSnika3............228.........204.......4....... NANAbanded.........225.........199.......4....... Ninja..............204.........189.......5....... NukeChik...........221.........199.......6....... Ollie..............242.........210.......0....... Redtulips..........188.........180.......6....... Renewedhope........174.........155.......5....... ronni_NC...........243.........220.......0....... slgandera..........185.........173.......7....... StartingOver.......220.........205.......5....... Sunshine2..........187.........170.......2.3..... want_so_bad........170.........155.......0....... Sades..............184.3.......180.......8.2..... Sadie..............216.........199.......4....... tp78...............212.........195.......7.......

I had surgery on July 9th, and I slipped up a couple of times. The surgeon's goal is to have you lose some weight and shrink your liver before the surgery. As long as you've lost weight, you should be fine. Don't beat yourself up. Just continue on the path you're on!:biggrin:

I would like to join...

Ladies, I think you all know what I mean when I say I have a hard time finding jeans that fit in the thighs and waist comfortably. My jeans tend to hang on my hips because my waist is small in comparison to my thighs. What jeans do you guys recommend?

Thank you!