auntlucy

I'm so glad to hear you are doing well! 37 pounds is fantastic! Way to go!

I'm doing well. I'm up to 64 pounds, but it has definitely slowed down. But, I'm being realistic about how this should work, and 64 pounds in 6 months is a great accomplishment. So, I'm happy. My last fill has left me much tighter, and I'm finding it harder to eat foods I could eat with no problem before, but I'm doing ok wtih it.

Elise, how is your journey going?

Hi Elise! I'm headed to your neck of the woods for the weekend. Going to Texoma to hang out at the lake with all the family. I hope you have a great weekend!

Elise, I'm so happy for you! That is fantastic! Two pounds is great, and the inches are even better! It is so easy to get discouraged by the scale. I think being back to work will help too...it will give you other things to think about! Planning meals is time consuming up front, but it makes my life so much easier in the moment. How nice that a parent brought your family dinner!

I've lost 4 of the pounds already this week that I gained while I was sick last week...that tells me it was some sort of wierd water weight. So, I'm very happy about that!

Let me know if you need anything. Also, if you want to exchange e-mail addresses, I'm fine with that.

You are welcome! I'm glad you got at least a small fill. Keep in mind that 3 more pounds lost is probably 3 pounds you wouldn't have lost before the band. Treat every single pound like a small victory. Set a short-term goal for yourself. That always helps me. When you eat at a restaurant, ask them to bring you a to go container at the beginning of your meal, and put everything but your portion for that meal into the container. If you are really hungry, eat more protein instead of fruits and vegetables. If you listen to your body, it will tell you what you need. There are days when my body tells me I have got to have a salad, for example.

It is a very hard process, and I, like you, didn't tell a lot of people. I didn't want them to watch over me like a hawk. I had to learn to shift my perception of food. It's there to fuel our bodies. Just like our gas tank will only hold so much, our bodies only need so much food to function. Don't get me wrong...I'm not saying I'm perfect (far from it!). I also plan my meals pretty much for the whole week. That way I don't have to worry about what I'm eating...I already know. I also try to cook on the weekends so I have ready to go meals for lunch and dinner. That has really helped me. I store them in the portions that I should eat them. I also use www.thedailyplate.com to track my food and exercise. (I do much better with my weight loss when I track my intake.)

I have had good success wtih the band. This past week has been rough though. I've had an upper respiratory infection, and I've gained 7 pounds. I've been eating like I'm supposed to, so I can only assume that my body is reacting strangely from being sick or from the antibiotics. I'm trying not to let it bother me b/c it's completely out of my control.

Try not to let the scale be your only guide. Have you taken your measurements? If not, you should. When you aren't seeing the movement on the scale, you might in terms of inches or how your clothes fit.

Hang in there! You can do this! It's not an easy road, but it's a very rewarding one!

First, 30 pounds is amazing! You are doing great. When are you scheduled to have a fill? Your first fill should help some, but some people don't feel a lot of restriction for a few fills. Try not to let that discourage you. Ultimately, you have to be the one to make the changes to the way you eat for your band to be successful. So, make sure you are making good food choices. I am very careful about what I eat now, and I've really made a shift from eating what I want to eating what my body needs to fuel itself. Ask yourself if you are physically or emotionally hungry. If you are truly hungry, eat a few ounces of lean protein or fruit and vegetables. A lot of times that is how I can tell if I'm emotionally hungry b/c I won't want to eat the protein...I'll want something else. I know it's not easy! But, you really are doing great.

Hi tx girl! I hope your surgery went well. I just received your message. I had mine done in the surgery center right next to where Dr. Hamn's office is. I've been really pleased with the results.

You are probably pretty sore right about now. Please know that it could be rough for a few days, but after a few days, it should get a little better each day.

There is a support group associated with Dr Hamn's office, but I honestly haven't been to it yet. It's once a month.

Elise, that is great! It sounds like you are having a great experience with it so far. And congrats on the 20 pounds! That's fantastic! Let me know if you need any support. I'll be happy to do whatever I can!

How was your surgery? I think it was today. It can be rough in the beginning. So, if you are struggling a little, hang in there! It gets a lot better.

Did you like McKinney? I hope your visit was nice.

I have not had that happen to me. It sounds to me like you need to call your doctor and see what's going on...do you maybe need a slight unfill? 70 pounds is terrific! You should be proud of 70. How much more are you trying to lose? Has your doctor or dietician given you any advice?

ercole,

Hi! I am so sorry...I just saw your message. I don't know why it didn't alert me that I had one. I would love to be your friend. It sounds like you just have a few days to go until your surgery! Good luck. Let me know if you need any guidance. I just had my 2nd fill Tuesday. It's been a little bit of a hard one for me, but it's still definitely worth it!

Tammy, sorry...I just realized I had a message from you. I'm happy to help.

I think I had to wait about 3 weeks for my seminar, and then the day before it, they called to see if they could push it back a week. It will happen in due time. Be pacient! Things happen for a reason. I had to wait 2 months for my surgery, and I didn't think it would EVER get here. But, of course, it did. I really needed that 2 months to prepare mentally for the changes I would be making.

My insurance is United Healthcare.

Reach out to me any time!

Hi Tess! How are you doing this week? I haven't lost anything this week...I think I've actually gained a pound or so despite doing everything right. But, I know our bodies need some time to adjust now and then. So, I'm not worried about it. Just thought I would check in.

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