Brigette

I am Chicagoan. Had surgery at Northwestern on 9 February Dr. Nagles partner Dr. Hungness. Doing ok. Do you attend the support groups at Northwestern?

Hi..I am 184.1. Lost a little this week. Yippee. Have a great day. Brigette

Hello well I am 186.7

I loved my band and was successful with losing weight. However, I first developed some reflux and had Fluid removed, then, I could never get the adjustment right. always too tight or too loose. Later, I lost my vision in 1 eye and was diagnosed with MGUS. Though my vision ultimately returned, I had a fear of this device being in me. I was told that there wasn't any correlation, and they are likely correct, however, I couldn't relax and didn't feel reassured. So, I had the band removed and revised. I really didn't want any other wls, but I was gaining so quickly that I needed something and, so far so good.

Good morning. My start wt is 188.1

Im in. I will choose a more reasonable goal this second time around. My goal is 175.

Hello, Well, I have finished this challenge with an ending weight of:: 188.3 Thanks again Susan for doing this. It certainly kept me accountable. Brigette

Hi Susan and everyone, for some reason, I couldn't post yesterday. So, here I am not. I'm 190 still. Thank you.

Good morning Peeps, I am 190.5 lost some this week. Enjoy your week. Susan, you are really busy! Thanks for making time for us.

195.8, a slight gain. Hopefully I will be approved to start running.

Hello everyone. Today's weight is 195.1. So, down a few pounds. Thank you!

Good Morning, I can not believe my revision surgery is tomorrow. I am excited but, kind of nervous. I am 47 years young but, I have 2 youngsters (12 and 6). I was very successful with the lap band until I developed an eye stroke and MGUS. Though I was told that there was no correlation between the band and these conditions, I started thinking that a foreign appliance in me was concerning. So, I had the Fluid removed from band and instantly started gaining. Also, when I tried to have fluid placed back in back, I could never get the correct restriction. I did not do so well on the pre op. My diet was quite liberal. Just Protein and veggies. Yesterday, I had 1 piece of chicken but, fried. And, also had a piece of cake early in the week. Other than that, not too bad. Please send prayers up to the Big Guy upstairs!! I will post tomorrow. This time I plan to take pictures and measurements. I will post my admittance picture tomorrow morning! Thanks everyone!! Brigette

Fit4life123, you are right, we will stick together. I did break the stall and dropped nearly 4 lbs. we can keep us accountable. Are you a part of the Easter Challenge?

GeminiSleever and whirlwen, how are vou ladies? Doing ok. Already hit a stall. Down about 15 1/2. I can eat anything. Frustrating. Woke up today feeling a bit down. Don't know why. I started eating too much. Not bad foods but still. Cheese sticks and yogurt.

Good morning. I am 198.0. My actual starting weight was 198.8. So actually I lost .8 oz. lol. Thank you. I'm also rethinking 20 lbs. Can I change to 10 lbs. By Easter. Thank you.

Good Morning Sleevers!! I have a question regarding the ability to eat without effort 4 oz. of food. I feel that I can easily eat more but, stop myself at that point. My surgery date was 9 Feb 15, so, I am about 2 1/2 weeks out. I started soft foods 1 week after surgery (fish, tuna, green beans). I guess each Surgeon is different. My surgery was completely pain-free and, though I am off work for 6 weeks, I could have gone to work the same week. I am losing fine (hit a stall now but, not too worried) but I am concerned that if I am able to eat so much now, in a month I will be eating a much larger portion. Also, it takes me about 5-10 minutes to eat meal. I have forced myself to slow down to minimum of 20 minutes. I can drink 32 oz of Water in about 5-10 minutes too. I can't eat salads yet. Sorry for the long post!! My actual question is: Are you or were you able to eat so much 2 1/2 weeks out or, is this due to my having a revision? Let me give an sample of a days worth of food: 1st meal: Protein shake 11 oz. mixed in my decaf coffee about 10 oz. 30 minutes later: water, water, water 2nd meal: 1 scrambled egg with 1 oz. of chicken and laughing cow wedge water 3rd Meal: 4 oz. grilled chicken breast w laughing cow wedge or chicken salad w light mayo 30 minutes later: water, water, water 32-40 oz. 4th Meal: 4 oz. grilled chicken breast, 4 green Beans water w Crystal Lite 5th meal: Protein Shake or string cheese with 1 slice of budding turkey wrapped around water, water, water

Lfein229, thank you for sharing your meal plan. Quite similar.

CowgirlJane thank you. That makes alot of sense.

Hi, I am 3 weeks out. I will say that I am not hungry per se but will say that I saw a commercial for my trigger foods, cake and cookies and started graving them. Didn't cave but the sugar monkey is still alive and well. Lol.

47 and turning 48 on 17 April.

HELLO, My revision took about 2 hrs. My surgery was at 11 and I was wheeled into my room at 2:15. (Time includes revision and recovery room time). The recovery room time was roughly an 1 1/2. I had my band unfilled a fews months before. Brigette

Weight today is 198. See you next week.

Hi. I started soft foods week 2. I can easily eat moist chicken or turkey and steamed green beans. I also eat chili no problem. Revised on 9 Feb 15.

I am in. My goal is to lose 20 lbs. Which would put me at 179. I am currently as of today 199. My surgery Date was 9 February. So, assuming I am understanding correctly, I would then, on Monday, post my weight again? Exciting! I need the motivation. Thanks for doing this. Brigette

Wow. I have the same concern. I am about 11 days out. i am able to eat quite well. I restrict myself by only eating 3-4 oz. I am on soft food stage and eat Beans and cheese. But, I am still losing well so won't complain. I am following plan to the letter. my Dr. has a great history so, we shall see! Brigette