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Hi Maryann- I'm just curious... how old are you? How tall? What occurs to me in reading your story is that you must feel so much healthier! I mean, weights, and walking, and focusing on what you need, doing the things that keep you fit. I'll bet you could name dozens and dozens of things, movements, etc. that you couldn't do 3 years ago. Keep up the good work! Beth PS I once put on over 10# of muscle by swimming and working out- in under 2 weeks! The scale went up and the clothes size went down. Personally, I like to measure with other things besides the scales.

Wow! I feel like I'm always bringing up the rear.... Banded May 11th, have had 3 fills and only lost 22.5. I swear I've got the metabolism of a banana slug! I'm also having trouble feeling full- I feel like I can put way too much in there at any time. Maybe next time I'll ask for a quick floro with the fill. Anyone else slow losing out there among the Mayo Banditos?? I want to be brave and keep checking in- Beth

Hi everyone! I lost 2.5 this week, but I had GAINED last week. I can just spin off track sometimes. I've had 2 fills but can tell I need a little more restriction because I can eat 2- 21/2 cups or so. We are all so different for all having the surgery in May! I'm a good testimony to the fact that this doesn't just make weight loss happen- I HAVE TO WORK THIS LIKE A TOOL! Beth

This thread is an interesting read- helped me! I did notice on your last post that you had breakfast with a solid (egg) and drank decaf and hot water. My nutritionalist says to avoid "wash out" by NOT drinking anything 10 min. before meals and 1 hour after. Keeps the food in there longer. The liquids will also take up space that is needed for food. I agree with the comment on getting enough calories that your body doesn't go into survival mode holding onto every molecule of fat and liquid you've got stored or have just eaten. If you can get at least 100 calories in, first thing in the morning, your metabolism will fire up and stop being so stubborn! At first this felt like "wasted eating" to me- I didn't want it, didn't enjoy it, didn't think I needed it. But changing this one thing caused 1) I was genuinely hungry for lunch (that felt good). 2) I started being hungry in the morning first thing (that was weird) and 3) I was way less likely to crave anything at night (That felt like a miracle!) Beth

I'm down 2lbs this week. Got my first fill yesterday (7-2). I'm not sure if I have enough restriction but feel more pressure if I eat normal portions. I can go back in a week if I am able to hold more than a cup pf anything solid. Beth PS- In the tickerfactory saga.... I can't find what my signature page is. Someone is going to have to COME OVER HERE TO MY HOUSE ON THE CALIFORNIA COAST AND JUST DO THIS FOOL THING FOR THIS FOOL!!! :eek:

What kind of strange things? I've noticed that some people want to connect so badly, or keep the conversation going, or get your attention, that they will say random things. YOU may actually be out there in the world more than when you were hiding in your fat, and so you're seeing more of everything. Just look at it this way, you're just so darn attractive..... it's like moths to a flame.... :thumbdown: Beth

This is an awesome thread with so much experience, strength and hope! I agree with the comment about updating us on these struggles- the good, the bad, the ugly. All of us on this journey need what you (old timers) have. Thanks for sharing, and as I go for my 1st fill next week, I can't hardly imagine what being a more normal weight will feel like. Beth

WAAA... I GAINED a pound this week! I could feel it happening- a few days of spinning out and thinking I'll get it back together tomorrow... I did LIVE through this week (on the plus side). I just might have to kill 3 out of 4 of my staff to get me moving again. JUST KIDDING I know I am responsible for my choices, no one else. That includes throwing that ice cream in the trash. Beth Thanks Spidey for the help- I'll try again. I might now know what "copy to" means....

Hi all- I am a sober alcoholic and sick of the whack game. I was banded May 11, 09. No restriction since I've healed, but I have a much greater awareness of what I eat and WHY I eat it. Banding has yanked that "eating for comfort rug" right out from under my feet. I'm so ready though- if I'm uncomfortable or bored or stressed, so be it! I just pray I don't think of new and different ways to self destruct- ha! Beth

Hey Spidey- I can create my ticker, I just can't get it to come up on my posts. Computers really frustrate me! When my kids were home, I could get all the help I needed. Anyone over the age of 7 would do.... Anyway, thanks for taking the time and care to jump in and reply to people's posts. This is a great forum! Beth

I noticed your surgery date along with your 1st fill. I'm having to wait almost 2 months for my 1st fill too! I wonder why it is done so differently between doctors. Any ideas? I'm a little nervous that I won't be able to establish a good "fill rapport" with my surgeon. I'm trying to talk my primary, who is 50 minutes closer, into learning how to do the fills. Good luck in the wait! I'm there with you. Beth

I seem to be stuck at 238. I was 251 on surgery day (May 11). I get 1st fill July 2nd. Right now I can eat any amount of anything- kinda scary. Can't even tell I have my band. I didn't plan on this... Can anyone help me with the ticker thing? Apparently I weigh zero. I can't seem to get to the page to change it. :tongue: Beth

Surgery date May 11, 09 (251.5) I'm down 11 lbs- 240. No fill until July 3rd (my doctor is out last 2 weeks of June)