DougNC

Currently down 99 lbs from the start of my journey last year. Banded May 1, 2009. I'm upset with myself because I have not been exercising...lots of excuses. I would be at my goal weight had I been exercising. Journey has been relatively easy. I do tend to still over eat causing me to vomit to get relief. That is the only bad part of the surgery for me. I don't really get a full filling when eating. I immediately get the pain in my chest feeling from eating, which I guess must be the full feeling. I need to start watching my caloric intake and not just rely on the high protein diet. There are too many good sugar-free low carb products out there which are not necessarily low in calories My cholesterol level is a little high so I need to get that in check as well. Scars are nicely healed and you can barely see them. Jury is still out on excess skin. Keep up the great work everyone. :thumbup:

Down 73 lbs. Was banded May 1, 2009. Not working out like I should. I've had 3 fills to date (3.5 cc) Basically eating a low carb diet. Didn't get a fill this month because the doctor was pleased with my weight loss and I seem to have good restriction. It's funny, I don't seem to be able to eat in the mornings with the band so I have a protein shake and then a yogurt around 10 am. My doctor says a lot of people have difficulting eating in the morning because of being in a lying position all night. I guess I will take his word for it. I just hate the fact that one day I can eat a food item and the next day it doesn't sit well. Ground beef in patties and bacon are killers for me...I try to avoid them. I also have more diffulting when I'm eating out with friends. I think it is because I'm talking more and not watching what I am doing.

It's been awhile since I've posted. I have lost 73 lbs and feeling great! Great job everyone on their weight loss.

I drink an Adkins vanilla shake with 1 1/2 capful of Divinci Sugar Free Raspberry Syrup which I bought at either Sam's Club or BJs. Tastes like a raspberry milk shake. I actually crave it in the morning now. Divinci also has other favors of sugar free syrup.

Greetings everyone. I lost 6 lbs last week for a total of 57 lbs to date. B/P back in the normal range.

I have found a winner for me. I buy the Adkins vanilla premade shakes and then add a cupful and 1/2 of sugar free Davinci raspberry syrup to it. It tastes like a raspberry milkshake to me. I actually enjoy them.

I'm a fan of simple and quick. I use the vanilla flavored Adkins' shake and put 1 and 1/2 capfuls of Sugar Free DaVinci Raspberry syrup (I buy it at BJ's) in it. It tastes like a raspberry milkshake with 15 grams protein and 1 carb. I tried all the other stuff and making of shakes from frozen berries, but for me this is the best tasting and quickest method.

Not sure about the weight today...trying not too weigh to often. Had surgery on May 1 and am down 21 pounds. Went for my first fill last Tuesday and my doctor decided not to do it be cause I'm not too hungery between meals and am steadily losing...I wish I had because I would like to lose 30-40 pounds per month (wishful thinking).

Frank the Tank...get my first fill today. I will make sure they don't overfill because I am going to have to eats some crow. Damn the Penguins are good!!

I was banded on the 1st of May and getting my first fill today...so just a couple of days past 4 weeks.

Frank....glad to hear your doing well. Clearly the anesthesia has not worn completely off yet. Get your provisions ready because the Hurricanes will be dominating Pittsburgh Monday. :scared2:

rosstheboss...great job on your weight loss. I was banded by Dr. Enochs as well on May 1st. My surgery was at 7 AM so he must of banded you right after me. I've lost 16 lbs since surgery (actually 17 lost and then 1 gained over the past 5 days....which sucks). I'm down about 4 inches off the waist which is great. I will be getting my first fill on May 28th. Can't wait for real food so I can get to a more balanced diet.