TracyChandler

I didn't like Bour at all and I thought the "program" fees were a racket. I have lost 85 lbs from 232 to 147 or 145 on a good day...lol. I did have some of the typical lapband yuckiness in the beginning but not so much now. I had surgery 18 months ago so I feel like I'm right on track. Of course, I'd love to lose another 25 lbs and have a little lipo or a tummy tuck but I'm still enjoying the journey. I went from a size 18 tight to a loose 10. I often say that the worse part of the lapband lifestyle is better than my best day on any of the hundred diets I went on. I hope you have had great success too!!! Tracy

I lost 6lbs at my last weigh in but I only weigh at my doctor's visits...about every six weeks. Down from a size 18/20 to a size 14. 2XL tops are now just plain old XL..lol. My tracker is a turtle...slow and steady wins the race. I am rapidly approaching my 7/7 bandiversary and am happy with my progress.

I had my surgery last July 7th and I'm very glad I did it. I've lost 58 lbs and while it hasn't been painless or without sacrifices, it has been so much easier than any "diet" I ever tried and for the first time in over 20 years, I feel in control. I haven't been big on goals and have basically tried to follow the LAP-BAND® rules and let the weight loss come as it will. I've consistently lost even if it was just a pound or two. I still have things to eat that I love just not so much of it. Please read about the yucky stuff because it will happen to you and you need to be prepared but it you expect some of it and you communicate well with your doctor, you will overcome the pitfalls and find success. Good luck and welcome to the LAP-BAND® family!!!

I don't do real well with "goals" because if I don't make it then I fall of the wagon badly...lol. Let's just say that I would love to be down 75 lbs by my bandiversarry on 7/7. I've already lost 58 so that seems pretty reasonable to me. Of course, if you had asked me this question last July, I would have been a bit more optimistic. This is not an easy journey we have started but oh so sweet and far easier that the thousands of "diets' and heartbreak that have come before. Good luck to you all!!!

I am feeling pretty good about my LAP-BAND® right now. I was so discouraged after months of no restriction. Other bandsters post about "bandster hell" but you truly cannot appreciate it until you are in the midst of it. I got my 4th fill 5 CC's total and I have some restriction...FINALLY...woo hoo!!!! I've lost a total of 36 lbs since my 7/7 surgery date. No pb's or stuck episodes so I'm doing great on that front. I'm in onderland for the first time in six years and I think I'm going to stay!!! :Yawn:

Okay, so I'm a little discouraged. I have had two fills 4cc???since 7/7 and lost 32 lbs. I haven't had ANY restriction yet but am still hopeful that I will get some at this next fill on thursday...please! Anybody else able to eat whatever they want with no restriction?:thumbup:

Well I get to go for my third fill next Thursday so maybe I'll get a little restriction then...would be soooo nice!!! At any rate, my weight is up and down by a pound but at least I'm not gaining back any weight. I proud of that! I am so close to onederland that I can almost taste it. I've reevaluated bandster hell and tried to chill out and let the process work. Hard to do when this was supposed to be "the answer" but so far it has been exactly what the doctor said just not what I predicted. I was going to do MUCH better than the average...lol. I'll check back in after my third fill and maybe I can post under the topic about being out of bandster hell....fingers crossed!!!

Okay...I'd raher post on one of my "good" days but this is a true and I'm sorry to say accurate Saturday for me with no restriction. Lunch: 3/4 Zaxby chicken salad with lowfat ranch Dinner: 1 Chicken Chimichanga, 1/4 refried Beans, 15 chips, salsa, sour cream Not the best, I know but FAR better than prior to the band and actually the worst eating day our of the week. Still need to work on my Water intake and increasing Protein and lowering carbs.

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I'm hovering between 204-206 so hopefully after my next fill on 9-30 I will join you. Progress is painfully slow but I'm not miserable or deprived so all is good. I know you must be so proud of all your hard work! Enjoy this labor day because you've earned it!!!

Sorry to say that I'm glad I'm not alone but hating that others are in the same boat too... I'm afraid my doctor is super conservative and won't do a fill until you've waited 6 weeks. I'm still going to call tomorrow and see if I can get any sympathy and a little shorter wait time...worth a shot. At any rate, I've now officially gained back 3.5 lbs and I'm just sick about it. I knew it was going to be a long process when I began...with ups and downs but I never expected to be gaining at this stage of the game... definitely a real morale kick in the gut!!!

:tt2:Okay guys, I had surgery on 7-7 and weighed in at 232...no pre-op diet for me. One month later and I was down 25 lbs mostly because I followed the rules to the letter and I wasn't hungry much at all. which is why I was able to follow along so well...lol. Weight loss stalled at 207 when I went to solid foods and then I finally got a fill at 6 weeks but alas no restriction and I'm still hovering at 207. I don't have another fill for 5 weeks and this sucks!!! I know some of you believe in "tough love" but if we were all so great at dieting and had so much so called will-power none of us would be here so I don't need a kick in the a** just some support. I know I will eventually feel restriction but right now this is just feeling like another diet which I am struggling with.

I had my first fill today...4cc in a 10cc band. I laid back did an ab crunch and it was over in 3 seconds. Just a quick stick and not bad at all. I had to drink two cups of Water and it was over. No liquids or mushies for me...yea!!! I ate a chicken queasadilla after and had no problems but no real restriction either...which bites. However, it's the no water before, during, after meals that is killing me...lol. Seriously, it is the worst part for me. Everything else has been a breeze. Tracy

I am 4 weeks out today and just got off liquids. I ate a little egg salad 1/2 a cup for lunch and then a thin slice of chicken and cheese for dinner. I would stick with refried beans and/or ground beef until I was sure what I could tolerate. Just my thoughts. Good luck!!!