mandie175lbs

I honestly thought losing weight would be easier than this with the band. I exercised my ass off ALL week, PLUS! went on a strict ackins diet and still didn't lose like I thought I was. Before I had the surgery, I did atkins and lost 14lbs in two weeks! I thought that if I went on atkins with the band, I would lose double the amount.... that didn't happen and now, I don't know what to do. Do I stay on atkins for another week? Or do I just go back to counting calories? I could have done all this dieting without the band! Oh well, I hope that when I do lose ALL this weight, the band will at least keep it off otherwise, this whole experience would be a waste of time and MONEY! Good Luck Guys! PLEASE EXCUSE ANY MISPELLED WORDS, I DON"T EVEN FEEL LIKE SPELL CHECKING:(

I see you haven't posted anymore pictures! darn it! lol! I know you hated not getting that fill. I hope I get a fill everytime I go.... that is if I'm not at my goal weight. I have another appointment in 6 weeks, I hope to be a little over 1/2 way there then (around 23lbs down). I still have my dream of being at my goal weight by Christmas! Do you have a goal weight before the holidays? Take Care and keep us posted

Hey, I'm back on the grind girl! I have started my exercise routine. I recently bought a Gazelle(?) so I am really enjoying that piece of equipment. I work out and hour everyday.

I realized that even when she added more saline in the band, I was still able to pretty much eat more than I would like to eat. I mean, I didn't gain, but I didn't loose any either. This would be fine if I was at my goal weight,, but I'm not and I need to be losing weight right now. Once I get to my idea weight, then I won't mind staying at the same weight.

It's really been a mind game.... or should I say a willpower issue with me because, before when I was afraid to overeat, I wouldn't dare do it! As soon as I realized that I could overeat and not fall dead, I started to overeat! lol! So, I've made up my mind to work with this band. It's only here to help/aid me by holding off the hungry feeling for a period of time. It can't choose the foods that I eat,it can't stop me from eating just to be eating and it certainly can't make me exercise. Once I realized ALL of this, I saw this whole surgery in a different light. I think I got a little spoiled when I lost weight in the beginning and didn't have to lift a finger! I truly have a new respect for my lap band and we are now working together as a team. When I stop losing weight, I felt that the band was just sitting there waiting for me to meet it 1/2 way! lol!

I eat what I'm suppose to eat, when I'm suppose to eat it and I wait until there are clear signs that I am hungry before I put food into my mouth. When my 4hrs are up and I'm not hungry, I usually drink 3oz of protein just to have something in my system in order to keep my metabolism in check and also it's an alternative way to get my protein in. In the mornings, I always have two plain eggs. I am no where near as hungry as I thought I was! I have at the most, three small meals a day. In between time I rely on the protein drinks to fill in the gaps when I'm not hungry (but know that it's time for me to eat something). I have a small piece of meat and 1/2 cup of vegetables at every meal. It's all I need to fulfill the hunger. I've started preparing my meals for the week and freezing them to make it more convenient to stay on track. I have decided to follow the low carb high protein diet. Once I get where I need to be, I will simply watch my calories.

I had to come up with a system that worked for me because I had gotten overwhelmed/off track and was really picking up some bad habits. I figure, if I am going to eat when I'm not hungry, then the band really can't help me. I have to help myself by realizing that I am the star in this weight loss journey and the lap band is my co-star!

I think I have it under control now girlfriend! I am so excited to have a plan! Once I lose the remainder 43lbs, I have a pair of diamond earrings, and necklace that matches my engagement ring that I will reward myself with. My girl at the Jareds (jewelry store) called me the other day to see where I was with my diet (I told her a partial lie.... that I was just on a diet! lol). She is waiting on me to purchase the two pieces of jewelry and I can't wait to get it, but not until I deserve it. I smell success girl! I wish there was something on here where I can join weight loss challenges.... it seems like when most people get their surgeries, they pretty much stop posting or maybe I'm not looking in the right places.

Anyway, take care and keep me posted. It feels WONDERFUL to be back in control! I'm going to work really hard to stay in the driver seat this time! lol!

I'm on my way to your page now to see if you've posted new pictures. I love looking at the updated photos! Take Care!

I went to the Dr. today and got my first fill. I'm back o soft foods for the next two days. I hadn't lost any more weight, but I haven't gained any either. She only put 1cc in it. She said that my band was flushed with saline so I already had about 3cc in the band (I didn't know this!) She emptied the band and measured it to be abut 3cc and she added an additional 1cc. So as I understand it, I have 4cc in my band. I wished she had gone ahead and filled the thing up, but I guess she knows what she's doing. Oh well, I tired from a cold and I guess I will take it down for the day. Take care guys!

I sang with Jeffery Osborne Thursday night at the NC State Fair! I can't believe he walked off stage and chose me to sing! I have a permanent cheesy smile on my face!!

Ok Guys,

I never thought that I would be one of these people that got on here crying

about how I've messed up with this band! But here I am feeling stupid and all

sorry for myself. I am that person! I have started eating off my diet and to

make matters worst, I'm not exercising! I was so confused when I left the

doctor's office the other day!

I was told to eat what I wanted, but watch the

calories and not to eat more than a cup of food at a setting and to exercise....

ok, well I guess I wasn't confused! lol! I don't know what I am doing anymore! I

was upset because one person told me one thing and then another person told me

something else. It was almost like it was a wasted doctor's visit. I was so

pissed when I left the office! I over ate driving home and paid for it dearly!

BOY-DID-I-PAY-FOR-IT!!!!! I was very, very uncomfortable from 1pm until 1am the

next day! You would think that I would have straightened up and done the right

thing....RIGHT? Well, NO! I feel like I'm back to my old habits and I don't like

this feeling!

My fiance is trying to feed me stuff that he knows I'm not suppose

to eat. He even took me to CHILI'S! He knows that I don't do Chili's anymore!

But, I'm going to pull it together because I know that this band will kill me

(literally) if I don't abide by these rules, so I have to stop over eating and

listen to this band before I turn this situation into a negative. It really don't take much to make you feel miserable! This

past week has been horrible and I am ashamed of myself because I know better!

I have a 43 pound goal by Christmas and I seriously can't believe

that I am sabotaging this thing! Good Luck to you all and I'm going to pull it

together.

ONLY ONE POUND LOST!:cursing:

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Thanks a lot! We will get there!