panfisher

Hang in there. Slow and steady wins the race. Don't compare yourself to others we are all different creatures.

Yahoo. For the first time in 12 years I'm under 300 lbs.

I would go. I felt fine 3 days out. As far as the food goes you are going to have to learn to deal with it. Even if you were six months out you would have to deal with all the desserts and stuff there. Even with full restriction that stuff goes down easy.

Hi Outside Looking In I have 6.9 cc's in my band and I don't feel like I have hit my sweet spot yet either. It looks like you are doing pretty good though. 31 lbs in 18 weeks is right on pace. The only suggestion I might have is to change your type of exercise. I know I have to change about every six weeks. My body starts getting use to the exercise I am doing and my weight lose slows. Hope that helps keep up the good work.

Had my fourth fill yesterday. Hope this is my sweet spot. I now have 6.2 cc in a 14 cc band. I do cardio every day. I'm going to start strength training tomorrow. Good luck to everybody.

Been banded for 2 months. My sex life has improved 100%. Me and the wife are loving it.

Hello Richardson I was banded 2/23/10. I eat 4 oz of lean protein 2 oz of veggies and 2 oz of fruit at every meal. I don't have snacks. I try to follow my weight loss centers rules as close as I can. I do have a slip up every now and then. But I don't dwell on it I just get back on track. I really don't think I have much restriction. I'm told that every ones fill amount is different. I'm not at my sweet spot yet. I'm going on pure will power. I exercise 2 hours a day every day. One hour before work and one hour after work. Some days I don't have time to exercise the full two hours but I make sure I get in some exercise. Richardson please don't compare your weight loss to mine. I am a man and have a lot more weight to lose than you, both of those factors make me lose weight faster than you. 7 pounds in 7 weeks you are almost right were you are suppose to be 1-2 lbs a week. Keep working your tool and I'm sure that scale will start to move for you.

Yeah I hit the 100 lbs lost mark half way to my goal!!

I walked 2 miles day after surgery. Was on my stationary bike after 3 days. Back in the pool after 7 days. Only restriction I had was that I could not lift anything over 25 lbs. Yes I believe you could be playing within a week. Banded 3/23/10 Weight 427 Current weight 336

Great story!! At work today I had to grab the cordless drill and make two new holes in my belt. Co worker saw me he got kick out of it.Keep up the good work!

Hello Everybody I'm having a tough time. I have not found my sweet spot yet. I'm still losing but it is sheer will power now. I'm afraid my will power is waning. Can't get another fill until 4/22 Man I'm hungry!!

Hello all Got my first fill 3/25 I feel a little restriction. I'm going to need another fill that is for sure. Wish I could have another fill right now, but my doctor makes you wait 2 weeks between fills. I have lost 76 lbs since starting this journey. I love how much energy I have now. Yesterday my day off I walked 2.5 miles then did 4 hours of yard work. This time last year I couldn't walk a 1/4 mile without seating done and resting. Everybody keep up the good work.