fabulous@fifty

I know the feeling, it truly makes you wanna skip the whole process, but when you think about light at the end of the tunnel you're reminded why you started this journey in the first place. I can go on and on about Water weight, muscle vs. fat to explain the weight gain and as logical as it is it doesn't make you or any of us feel any better when the numbers on the scale go UP.

A week and a half go, I got on the scale, log my weight, had my band adjusted ate properly, exercised 3 days out of 7, got back on the scale the following week and had gained 10 freaking pounds. So trust me when I say, I feel your pain. I encourage you to hang in there, keep your head up and keep doing the right thing and it'll all pay off in the end.

Really looking to get connected with a great support group, what's going on with you guys?

Good luck!

Hi Blondee, happy to see you had your wls the same day I had mine. Although my surgery was performed in the states, I was still looking for a different doctor to do my fills. I don't know if you have tried Synchrony Chicago Weight Loss in Oakbrook, IL. You can try them, I think they'll want specific information about your surgery. Good luck, I hope you don't have travel back to Mexico for a fill.

Hi Q-tee, I'm glad you're doing well. It looks like you're off to good start, but brace yourself cuz it only gets better. Don't worry about having a scale right away so when you do weigh in it'll be a pleasant surprise. I'm really looking to get back on track.

Hi heavydutyq-tee, just read your post, hope all is well. Have you had your surgery yet. Looking for support group or individual to continue my weight loss journey with

I would say don't do it, it can be very frustrating when the scale isn't moving. I'm speaking from experience, be patient.

I agree, restriction of food consumption is certaibly the reason we all have the lap band. It can be really hard when you don't have restriction, most us have not learned or mastered healthy eating. I would suggest getting some support which makes you accountable. No one likes to report bad news, stay focused.

Hi Maria, sorry for the late response, read you guys post and would love for us to get together, saturdays work for me. Weekdays are a little difficult gotta get grandkid off the school bus. Yes I said "grandkids" don't worry I'm a really young granny. lol

Let me know when it's a good time for everyone interested to get together.

Hi Maria,

I have been fine in the last few months, the first four months was kind of rough. I couldn't eat very much at all, so I lost nearly 70lbs during that period of time. Now that I'm able to eat and keep it down my weight loss has tapered off, I'm holding steady at the 70lbs down :frown:.

I live in the south suburbs (Richton Park) but I'm very familiar with Humbolt Park, in fact I used to live there many years ago. I'm in the city quite often as most of family still live in and around chicago. Maybe we can meet for lunch sometimes.

Hi everyone, I've been banded since February of this year and I have been looking to make friends with other bandsters in the chicagoland area. I haven't really had the opportunity to do so but I'm definitely still open to the idea.

Hi Coloradobanding, I was one of the people who bitched about "no weight loss" in the first month. It is very frustrating when you are making all the necessary sacrifices to loss weight and you don't. I think we all knew this process was not going to be a walk in the park, but when you look up and you realize you haven't eaten a decent meal in two or three months it's only natural that you are going to feel angry that you haven't loss much weight. I think we all know that it's going to take time but that doesn't stop us from wanting to see results right away. Even though it's not cool to compare yourself to anyone else, that too is hard. When you read stories of some people losing weight rapidly and you're not you can't help but to wonder if you're doing something wrong or question why is your weight not coming off as fast. Like someone else said this site allows us to come on here and express what we are feeling, so if that means we want to talk about how frustrated we are because we haven't loss any weight then so-be-it.

There are a lot of post on here where people are venting about stuff that's there own fault but no one is going to tell them that. Instead people are going to try to encourage them not beat them up because they've screwed up.

So while your post may be helpful to some, it may be offensive to others.

I agree jre1974, I did wear my clothes a little snug prior to the surgery, that's why proably why it took that 10lbs for my clothes to become too big. @ adairyfarmerschubbywife, it's definitely a mind thing. I just hope it doesn't take 2 years before my mind catches up with my body, it's very discouraging to look in the mirror and not see the changes everyone else sees. I guess the only thing that keeps me a little motivated is trying something on and it's too big, even the compliments doesn't motivate me. I'll keep slamming away at it hopefully thing will change.

Congrats to all on your weight loss. This whole weight loss, size change is a mystery to me too. When I had lost about 30lbs I was still able to wear the same clothes and they didn't even feel baggy, by the time I had lost another 10lbs the clothes were falling off and I needed to go down to a smaller size. The other problem I'm finding with the weight loss is actually seeing the difference in the mirror. I've lost 45lbs and when I look in the mirror I don't see big a difference. People are starting to tell me they see a huge difference, it bothers me that I don't see what they see. Anyone else experience this?

Hang in there, trust me I felt the exact same way my first week post-op. Fortunately, my insurance paid for my surgery, but that doesn't stop you from feeling like you have made the biggest mistake of your life. The pain, the food deprivation seemed pointless. Now nearly three weeks post-op I am down 22lbs. The weight loss will come just stay focused, don't let the slow process get you down. Good luck, and remember don't feed yourself that negative stuff it's not good for you.

Like most of the other banders have said, don't let the remarks and comments from others bother you. You are doing wonderful, so stay focused. I was banded on 2/3/10 and I have decided not to have the "weight loss" conversation everytime I talk to my friends. I've come to the realization that everyone is not as excited about your journey as you are. Take sweety and keep up the GREAT work.

Hi, I'm a new bandster but looking for a good support system. Let do it.

#1. Surgery date? Feb 4, 2010

#2. State you live in? Chicago

#3. Doctor/Surgery Center? Dr. Cahill /Little Co of Mary

#4. Insurance or self pay? Insurance

#5. Age and height 48/ 5'9

#6. Current weight and goal weight? 272 (highest) 266 (current) goal is 180-190

#7. What was your deciding factor for having this surgery? I got tried of struggling with my weight, not to mention the toll it's taking on my body (i.e bones, joints). Mental torture!!

#7. Do you have the support of family and friends? My husband is very excited for me, he says he's looking forward to taking care of once I come home from the hospital. My 2 daughters are really supportive.

#8. Concerns and questions? A little nervous about the first few days after surgery. Praying everything will go well.

.......................and anything else you would like to add! EXCITED ABOUT WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS!!!!!!

I have BC/BS of IL, PPO and was approved on the first attempt. As long as you meet all of the requirements you shouldn't a problem

My surgery is set for February 4th and I'm really looking foward to this journey.