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Thanks so much. You are right & I have never thought about adding protein to my food or even drinking more protein durung the day. I think I'm hungry because I may not be giving myself enough protein. I dont know, but whatever it is I know that I need to do more. Thanks so much for your words. (big hug back)

Hello People! I just want to get some encouragement. I am nearing my year of surgery, and I have not seen any major weight loss in I don't know when. I can't say that my eating is aways good, but its not always bad. I work out an average of 3 days per week. There hasn't been more than two weeks that I have fallen off the exercise wagon. I know this is a process, but I just want to hear from people regarding what activities you are participating in and what are you eating to get this weight off. I really need some help. I want to be successful. I feel like I am hungry, and I might have to eat smaller meals throughout the day. Can you also give me some ideas on what you eat for snacks. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.

You are so right. We should be happy. I have to remind myself that I am better than where I was. This is journey, and I am so grateful to be on this path. I am looking better than I was last year at this time. Gloryyyy! Stay encouraged everyone!

Thanks so much for our words Ebony. Congrats on looking at Onederland. I can't wait to get close. I feel like the kid in the back sit of the car, screaming at my mom "are we there yet?" LOL! Wow, 14s. That is great. I can't wait. That is a beautiful thing to get in 14s. You are also right that I need to shake things up. I know that my eating is the problem for me. I also need to be more mindful of my eating on the weekends, cause I am known to do so good with my eating during the weekday, and the sabatoge by Saturday. I am trying to consider other snacks, and ensuring that I eat more fruits and veggies. I know that is a big part of the problem. Congrats Delievered! Don't worry about what people say. I don't even tell a lot of people, cause I don't have the time for being judged. They only assume that its easy, and everyone compares our surgery to gastric, but it is so different. Keep pushing forward. I know I am on my way.

I think that was the reason that I wasn't getting on the site as well, but I realized that I need this. I need to talk about it with as many people that know that I am going through. Those that overcame, as well as hearing from those still in the struggle. We can't give up. We didn't go through this surgery for nothing. Sometimes with forget, because we are all caught up in us. Any support is better than nothing at all. Stay encouraged.

I will have to try those. I swim around 7p, so I will have to have something before I swim, or I won't have the energy to swim.

Yeah, I'm good with the protein shakes, but I am snacking in the day. Not to major, but I am wondering is that the reason the weight has not been really coming off. I just don't get why I haven't dropped major weight. I have started writing down what I eat (way behind I know, but no time like the present). I think just eating a salad for lunch is not enough. I don't know if that's more in my mind or what, but I know I will be hungry again before I leave work. Most times, I leave work and go right to the gym, so I prefer to have already eaten something that will hold me through my swim. When i get out the pool, I feel like I haven't eaten in 10 days. I try to be mindful, because I know I can't eat like my body would really want me to. I just don't know what to do. I know its a day to day process.:confused:

I struggled with that some. I realized one day that I ate too much, because it started to come up. LOL! I guess that is always a sign. I try not to put a lot on my plate, and see how I feel after I eat. If I want more, then I tried to talk to myself about head-hunger, being greedy, or am I just still hungry. I have also been trying to cut the meals after a certain time no matter what. If I just have to have something, I can't have carbs. That has worked fair well for me.

I have only had protein shakes in the morning since having the surgery. Now on the weekends, I eat later in the day. I have a boiled egg and possibly some apple sauce. Well that was before I got to 6ccs. I don't know how it will be to eat something in the morning. I do know that chicken has started to become difficult to eat. White meat has been out a long time. I can eat a thigh depending on how well its cooked. My focus is on eating as much fruit as I can, cause I know that not being able to eat, or being hungry will be an issues for me. I have to have a certain amount of fruits and veggies or my system will give me problems (we won't go there. You get the drift). I drink V8 and prune juice. I have become really big on the apple sauce and the fruit cups. I tried to eat an apple (and not even the skin) while driving last Friday, and nearly threw up all over myself. It was a mess. Oh, and I was on my way to CVS. I had the huge wet stop on my shirt, and the side of my skirt. LOL! So I learned a lesson about eating foods that I haven't tried while driving. (heehee)

That is awesome. I don't know why it has been such a struggle for me. I eat right most of the time, and I work out. I just can't get to 40 pounds down. Each time I get there, the weight goes right back the next few days. I have also gained like 4 pounds thanks to being bloated I am trying to stay postive, but its hard sometimes. I needs some tip. I am nine months in, I should be at least 50 pounds down. Well that was my hope and prayer.

Its truly a struggle. I will get to the other side though. I have invested too much in this process to give up.

Well congrats! I am 9 months, and I am still in the struggle. My body now only takes like 1/2cc at a time. I am working out and everthing, this weight just refuses to move. I am so discouraged. It makes me so sad. I do get choked up a bit off certain foods, but I can still eat. I try to be mindful of what I choose to eat, but its hard. I just don't know.

I would really love any information regarding a support group in Maryland. I was banded in Nov. 2009, and I really feel like I need support in order to make this journey as successful one. Please help :laugh:

Please help!!! I realize that its been a long time since anyone has talked about meeting in this group. I was banded in Nov. 2009, and I could really use the support.

Okay people I am back. Thanks for the encouragement. I just went out and purchased a bunch of fresh fruit, so I have to be even more committed to eating right, in order to loose this weight forever. I am starting to see some changes. My face is really getting smaller, and I purchased a size 20 dress for my birthday last weekend, and sistas I was HOT!!!! I am suppose to be going to Vegas at the end of June. I would like to loose at least 10 to 15 pounds by then. I am working out 3/4 times per week. Mostly 4, but I had an unexpected activity that I didn't plan for. I was worth missing a day at the gym. I will be on it this week though. Oh! I have a question for you ladies. How do you guys deal with the craving around the time of your cycle. For me, it seems like all diets go out the window when its that time of the month. I am approaching that time, so I am going to need some serious encouragement. :laugh: Talk to you ladies soon:rolleyes2:

Hello everyone! I too have had some struggles. Its funny, cause you think that once you take the big step of having the surgery, is that you won't have the struggles with food. WRONG!!!! I am trying to do better about my food choices as well, but I have truly had my moments. The weight is moving so slllooooowww. My birthday was last weekend, and I truly got it up, and I drunk more than I care to really discuss. :laugh: I am back in the saddle now. I use to cook a lot of Soups. It really worked for me, especially during the weekday. So I am back slow cooking my meals. I plan to make a few different kinds, and freeze them. I don't want to have to count calories, but I am wondering is that really the best thing. I also need to do my best to get on this site, cause it really helps. I guess I wished that there was much more discussion going on, but I have to put my part in to make that happen. I will be here to offer support to all the sisters that need it, in hopes of getting some encouragement myself. cheers

I purchased a crockpot, and started fixing all kinds of soups. I can't say that I have a recipe, because I am just free styling. I tried all kinds of beans, and I will add ground turkey, chicken or smoked turkey. You can add tomato sauce, veggies, other seasons. Honestly, eating the soups have kept me full and on task with my eating. If there are beans in the soup, you have double the protein and you are full. So you can't beat it.

Hello out there! I know that I haven't been communicating much lately, and I think that is the reason, I haven't had much lost. I have been working on building my consistancy. It can truly be difficult to stay focused. I often forget the reason I chose the band rather than having gastric. I have to listen to by body more and not my head for signs of hungry. I would like to hear more from you all about what kinds of diet tips I can include into my program. I am open to any ideas.

I was told that I would not be able to eat nuts as I once could. Honesty, I just haven't tried. Crazy. I even have some nuts on my table I use to eat. I just haven't thrown them away since the surgery. Oh, and congrats on dropping 2 sizes.

You are so right, its a day to day struggle. Congrats on the 20's. I know it felt great. You will be able to sit swat and drop it like its hot in the 20's in a minute as you make room for the 18s. Ebony, please stay encouraged. I know we are going through this. Sxvan said it well. We didn't get this weight overnight, and it will be a slow, but successful project for all of us. I am waiting for my next fill myself. I think my body is use to this fill and is ready for the next. I feel the tightness of my band in the morning, so I still have my shakes (which is cool for me, I am too busy in the morning for anything more),but by lunch time I am ready for some food. I have still be snacking (not good at all). Its like even though I can't eat as much as I once was able to, I still have room for all the junk that I don't need. LOL! So I have to be super mindful of that. Like today, I had two donuts. :thumbup: Yeah, I am cussing myself out about that. I will be at the gym tonight, but I just have to remind myself about eating right everyday. Its a struggle. My goal is consistancy. I haven't been consistant with anything for a while, and I am working on making that a priority. I got 3 days of exercise in last week, and the goal is 4 this week. I worked out last night, and I will be there today and tomorrow, and I get my dance class on Friday :thumbup:. My fill appointment is not scheduled until March 4th, so i am trying to have lost a total of 30 pounds by then. Well that is my prayer. I am too close not to make it happen. Please pray for me. My goal is to have lost a total of 45 pounds by my birthday in April. Keep looking up ladies :thumbup:

So we are now at the same fill. I was suppose to schedule my next appointment, but I have to reschedule it due to work. The stuck feeling is the worse. I haven't been paying attention while eating, and I have gotten that feeling more that I should. They say its not good to throw your food up like that. Oh well. I am trying to do better to chew, chew, chew. As for the work outs. Stay encouraged. Its been a struggle for me. Normally, I do 3/4. Last week, I did two. I didn't go yesterday, but I am planning to go today. I have seen some weight drop off since I got the 4.5, but I am looking forward to more. More, more!!! I want more weight off :thumbup: Just kidding :thumbdown:

I am also doing well with my fill, however, I realize that if I am not paying attention while eating my food will get stuck. Its just the worse feeling in the world. I have been throwing the food up, although I know I should. Its just so hard. I am just wondering how many people are struggling with their eating. I know that its best to eat smaller bites, but I don't normally have the problem. But when it happens. Wow........