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Dr. John Groves - Why the wait?
skinnygirl replied to Gone4Good's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
My dr says a month and when i make my appointment its 6 weeks also. For my first three fills then after having it for awhile and seeing how my body does fills i sometimes go in a week early. -
You have only had your band a month and your ready to give up. 1 cc of saline is not going to do anything it takes many fills before good restriction. The first months are up to you to do your part. You must have some control because the band is only a tool. The amount youve lost is great! Less than you wieghed before. I have 5 cc in my band and its time for a fill thursday. I have been starving for three weeks but we have to stay strong. After you lose weight the band will lossen and you will be starving agian. hopefully in the end we will not be as hungry. anyway sorry bout the lecture but someone gave be one during the first weeks I felt like a failure.good luck
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It's just not working. Any ideas why not?
skinnygirl replied to bookwormswot's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
My dr seems to be very strict about things. I had two eat liquids for two weeks mushy for two weeks then slow adding regular food. We can't drink cokes but he told us our band will tell us what we can and can't have. Guess all docs are different but mine does not have a problem with popcorn. I have 5cc in my band and can still have bread and pasta and so on. But when I have those things I don't have very much. I think the workouts are the key. I had parythroid surgery and was not able to workout for 6 weeks and I didn't lose a single pound. I did still watch what food I stuck in my mouth so I maintained my weightloss. -
It's just not working. Any ideas why not?
skinnygirl replied to bookwormswot's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I would try something different if i was you. I started weight watchers and really like it. I spread my points out over the day so I dont eat as much at one time. I have food from all the food groups each day. I have plenty of points so I get healthy snacks during the day. At 700 I have a bag of light popcorn. it fills me up quick. I also split my exersice up all day. Betsy is right without a good workout you probably won't lose as much or at all. Hope this helps some. -
Exercise Goals #2
skinnygirl replied to monkeymama's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sounds like everyone is doing great on the exercise goals. I think it does help to post so glad you guys started this post. Tom is visiting me this week so I am bloated and fill blahhhhh so I think I'm just going to stick to the treadmill till next week. I do 30 in morning 30 at lunch and 1hour at 630. thats not as much as usual but will have to do this week. headed to the zoo with the kids tomorrow so I should get plenty of exercise chasing three kids by myself. We are taking a picnic lunch with us. Ham, cheese, bread. broccli, carrots with light ranch. for desert strawberries, cantlope, banana. Have a good day guys. -
Exercise Goals #2
skinnygirl replied to monkeymama's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I will join in with ya cause i just got back from vacation and need to get back on track.I usually walk at the park and push a stroller with my kids which weighs 100 pounds.We do that for an hour. I walk on the treadmill for 30 minutes at lunch go to the gym for an hour when my husband gets home then before bed i walk 30 minutes on the treadmill. But for the last week on vacation I did nothing but swim and eat. I did not gain thank goodness. I am feeling like a big blimp. Today I walked on the treadmill for an hour and that all. It will take me a good week to get back to my usual everyday workout that i mentioned above. THis thread will motivate me to get back on track thanks for starting the post. -
Weight Watchers Online: Support Thread
skinnygirl replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Ok I have lost 0 pounds in 4 weeks so starting tomorrow no more good food. Yesterday I started doing set ups on the exersice ball did 30 in the morning and 30 before bed. Me and my ten year old are going to start px90 tomorrow. If i don't get with the program i will not meet my goal of 200 by Oct. hope all had a fun 4th of july -
Weight Watchers Online: Support Thread
skinnygirl replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Hey guys just got back from vacation with my family. It was great and very relaxing. I had so much good food i thought i would gain put didn't. I guess swimming in the lake all week helped. I so need to get back on track back to the gym I go tomorrow. I'm calling my dr tomorrow cause i need a fill and don't get one till the 14 of july. Guys I so need a kick in the butt. China glad your doing good. rivesea, glad to see you went to ww. -
Anyone interested in a Christmas challenge?
skinnygirl replied to lauragshsu's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I'm in so when do we start? The first of July is great for me. New month new goal the way i see it. Is someone going to do a spreadsheet I love how they do those but no clue how to do that. Good luck to all. -
Weight Watchers Online: Support Thread
skinnygirl replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Rsilvera, gall bladder surg that is funny. So today i got my hair cut very short diyed and my eyebrows waxed. Let me tell yah i do belive i'm starting to look like one hot momma! he he! -
Weight Watchers Online: Support Thread
skinnygirl replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
A trainer sounds great! That is just what I need but in the summer the kids are out of school and I like to work with her at bout 10:00 so my husband said I could join with her in August. I can't wait she really takes the pounds off me. Off for the summer sounds good. Chicken gets stuck sometimes I hate that. I started back at the gym and walking. Not eating good plus no exersice is why i feel like i do. Yesterday i took my 10 year old with me and it was so funny to watch her work out with the weights i got a kick out of it. welp have great one guys. Rsilvera where you been girl? -
Weight Watchers Online: Support Thread
skinnygirl replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Rsilversea, sounds like your doing good. I wouldn't weigh either cause yep you are gonna hold fluid for awhile. I had lost 21 pounds by my two weeks mark sure wish it was still coming off that fast. Yes i think i gained five back during mushy and solid stage but it came right back off quick. I put a skinny picture of me on my fridge he he! These past couple of weeks have not went so good for me.I only let the dr give me 1cc when I should have gotten more so of course I'm loose already. The past week I have had so much to eat and the scales show it. I keep thinking I will snap out of it but its not that simple. have good day guys -
Weight Watchers Online: Support Thread
skinnygirl replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I can't seem to get my head in the game. I'm at a stand stilll and not happy hope all you have good weekend -
Weight Watchers Online: Support Thread
skinnygirl replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Been outside on the waterslide with the kids all day and swimming and a bahama moma sounds real good. Off till sept cooooooool! your never gonna belive this but i got on the scale this morning and i wasd back at my weight no three pound gain. I guess it was water weight from tom visiting but was begining to wonder. Thank goodness! No more fun for me for awhile I have to be good I'm so close to wearing my smaller clothes from last year. 27 more pounds and i will be at the weight I was before I broke my foot. It really does not feel like i'm getting anywhere since i was smaller a year ago. So i'm wishhing those pounds would be poof gone so I could start my real journy. Ithanks for the lecture chiana I needed a kick start. I think it is harder to lose weight in the summer for me all the cookouts and partys. The winter you can live on soup. Have good day all. -
Weight Watchers Online: Support Thread
skinnygirl replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I have fallen off the wagon...I went to my motherinlaws thursday night had four white casles and some cheese fries then that night had a baby burger and five onion rings. Next day we went out to eat had some hashbrowns bacon sandwich went to holiday world had hamburger fries two bites of pizza. that night had cheese dip sandwich chips. the next day can't remember but i'm sure i did horrible. and up until this morning have done horrible. Had not been to the gym but started back today. I have gained three pounds so someone please yell at me. I can't remember the last time i had so much food and cant get a fill till 17 of july. Today i need to start all over. why is it we do so good then fall back into old habits. My problem is when i go somewhere i dont get to work out plus i tend to eat out. sometimes i get so tired of trying to lose weight all the time. How have all you guys been doing? -
Weight Watchers Online: Support Thread
skinnygirl replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Rsilversea, GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR SURGERY TOMORROW! -
Weight Watchers Online: Support Thread
skinnygirl replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
China,So sorry about your aunt. i like your idea about the meat market gonna have to try that. Need to change my ticker cause as of this morning i gained two pounds since yesterday i think its water weight from tom but still have to log it. had blast at Holiday World with The Fsmily we had 29 people that went pretty cool and we got tickets for $27 instead of 45. I am so tired and lazy today wish my hubby was home to help with kids so I could have a lazy day but hes not so booohoooo. rsilverseas, its almost surgery day WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!! -
Weight Watchers Online: Support Thread
skinnygirl replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
You can modify your points, take out the allowence points and exersice points. Spread your points out all during the day then you don't have them all at once. Have you found out if your insurance will pay for the surgery. most have to have six months diet before hand. It is a long process for this surgery.good luck if you chose lapband. Guys i've done great this week but headed to water park in morning hope I don't over eat at the park and I will be good to go. I'm thinking about taking sandwich meat and light pringles for lunch but not sure. have great weekend. -
Weight Watchers Online: Support Thread
skinnygirl replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Rsilversea, you will be fine my surgery took less than 30 minutes and I too stayed over night. My dr likes to watch you over night whcih actually made me feel safer. I'm sure your husband will take good care of your 2 year old. I left my hubby with 3 year old twins and a nine year old. That sounds like something my husband would say LOL! Be sure to buy some gas x strips before you go in I would keep about four packs on hand. I was not in any pain after surgery but the gas was horrible. Wish someone had told me to get some. Oh yes and sugarfree popsicles they were my life savor he he. Which band are you getting lap ap or realize? Surgery has its risks so everyone gets nervous. The morning of my surgery they called me in 3 hours early when i got to the hospital they called me straight back and before i knew it i was having surgery. I had never had something go that quick which was probably a good thing cause didn't have time to think about anything. I wish you all the luck and we will all be thinking of you.:thumbup: -
Weight Watchers Online: Support Thread
skinnygirl replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Sandy, I think starting ww while at this stage will help you get past what they call bandster hell. That is the stage your in or will soon be in. Before you get a fill you start to get so hungry or at tleast most of us do. I think it will really help you. if you can't get all your points in just get as close as you can. welcome to are little group! Congrats on your banding. Yes I understand The losing and gaining weight thing. remember to drink and get your protein somehow cause that is a must at your stage. Rsilversea, I never did a liquid preop but I'm sure that will kick start your weightloss. Plus it doesn't matter how you lose the weight as long as your staying healthy doing it. I want to mention the protein shakes mix at walmart cause it is much better than the stuff your dr will try get you to buy and cheaper. I froze the choclate and it tasted just like wendys frosty. I dont like choclate really but it did taste pretty good and the vanila was good frozen as well. I only mix mine with milk and its better to let it get real cold. yep I would do that too. My dr would only let us have 1/2 cup three times day and snack in between. I lost 20 pounds right after surgery in two weeks so i'm sure you will lose tons starting the preop liquid ahead. He did strees our protein and vitamins. I bet your getting very excited your surgery is next week good luck! -
I hate that when the band is acting up. I had to have mine took down to 2cc couple months ago and just got back to 5cc. I did gain a little back but then got back on the ban wagon. This time it is perfect though sure hope it last! I had been to buisy to go to the gym but I just started back today and i feel so much better. It kinda feels like a body cleanser LOL! Those pounds will come back off quick don't stress it girl! You have done so good! Have good night.
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Weight Watchers Online: Support Thread
skinnygirl replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Didn't make it to the gym yesterday but went tonight and it kicked my butt! I really enjoyed going at that time rather than at 430 in the morning. Plus after being home with the kids all day it was pretty relaxing going to the gym for some me time. The summer is already flying by so quick me and the kids are having a great time. I think I'm going to sign them up for a summer reading program. wish me luck getting them to stop talking long enough to listen at the library. I feel so much better since I started working out agian. Sure hope it reflects on the scale next week. Have good night everyone I'm headed to the bed. -
Weight Watchers Online: Support Thread
skinnygirl replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Rsilversea, that is great you are motivating me to do a 5k sometime in the future. 4 pounds is awsome you go girl! I am very impressed keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have lost one pound this week which puts me at 60 since being banded. I Still have till the fourth to lose 9 more pounds to meet my 4th july challenge goal. I had a very fun weekend with family. Me and the twins started our summer walks at the park this morning. I push them around one lap then they walk a little and get back in. I figure its good for me I'm pushing 100 pounds total. We didn't get at the park early so it was pretty hot. The kids were so good so they got to play for 30 minutes afterwards. Tonight back to the gym for me have been so buisy haven't went for a week. Have a good days guys. -
Weight Watchers Online: Support Thread
skinnygirl replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
Yesterday was very hard for me I was hungey all day it felt like. Since the band is loosening back up I need to eat a little more calories at eaach meal. I'm still eating less than before the fill just hungrey more. The brownie and cookie sound pretty good plus you walked it off.I did love the weather I mowed the yard for the first time for my hubby. I did go down a little on the scale hit the 60 pound mark so I'm proud of myself! we are all doing great. -
Hey I see you have lost 66 pounds that is great! The scales are finally moving for me and I'm loving every minute of it. so how much do you have in your band? are you exersising much? How is it with your new job and finding time to work out? What can you eat a each meal for one day? As of yesterday I had a egg breakfast 7 light pringles, Turkey and cheese dog 14 pringles, half of small thin pork chop 1 tablespoon cut up potatoes and very small corn. I think I had a little much at supper though. Belched alot and when I do that it means I have went a little to far but at least no pbing. I have a total of 5cc After my fill this week. I think I may have hit my sweet spot sure hope it last. i haven't exersiced in a week but the pounds are coming off so I think I'll wait a while on starting back. I can't eat as much but it seems to be a good thing. I feel satisfied with not much and have never felt that. Before I was too tight then not tight enough loving this confy feeling.