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Hi there - was interested in you post - we're close in age & also banded mid 2010 Sept. 3 months down the line & feeling so discouraged. Had 2 fills (6ml) & still not feeling much difference and can eat normal portions easily. Only lost about 4 lbs since op. How long did it take you to get feeling of being satisfied on half a cup of food? Feeling like I'm missing something?? Tks, Des
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I have gained 5 lb over the holidays, but I was faced with the "perfect storm"....I had been overfilled and my Dr took out all but 2 cc from my band on Dec 14 (perfect timing huh?) PLUS it was the holidays, PLUS the weather here and extra holidays chores did away with my exercise routine!!! YIKES. But I see the Dr today for a re-fill (hubby tried tot alk me into waiting until next week so we could have New Years ton "continue the celebration" but I know how that would go) so I am back on track. I had just gotten to the point where I was losing regularly and don't want to give that up. My surgery was in March but I did not get to my sweet spot until late August and that is when regular (but admittedly slow) loss began. Ready for 2011 and my goal!!
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Well, I went to my appointment last Thursday and the Dr was pleased with the loss. I told he about my concerns and we discussed the circumstances around the times that I had problems. Came to conclusion that it was likely due to me eating too fast or taking too big of bites. I decided to give it a little time and since then have been very conscious of taking VERY small bites and not eating too fast. NO PROBLEMS since then and the weight loss is continuing. When I told him about the day that I absolutely could not eat, I recalled that the night before we had company and I ate chicken breast without any problems. He suggested that the chicken from the night before may have been the problem since meat moves very slowly through the pouch as there are no stomach acids and that if it were still present, I would be too full to accept anything else the next morning. Made sense and because things have gone well since, I don't think I need an unfill. YAY!
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I am so confused! I got my band in late March 2010 and have had very little weight loss until recently. When I got my 4th fill 3 weeks ago I had only lost 10 lb total. I had finally notice a little restriction after fill # 3, but that seemed to "loosen up" after a couple of weeks and I was pretty much able to eat anything and LOTS of it, so I got the 4th fill. That one REALLY made a difference and I have gone down another 9 lb in the 3 weeks since. I love that, but my concern is that I might be a bit over-filled....how do I know? I am really limited in what I can eat most days (but that seems to vary from day to day). One day last weekend I was able to eat "normal" food in small portions but the next day I could hardly eat at all! Liquids are no problem, but on the days I feel especially tight I cannot even manage scrambled eggs or oatmeal. I have an appointment this afternoon and don't know if I need to ask to have a little taken out or not. I love losing weight...finally...but know that is is not healthy and would be counter-productive in the long run if I don't get adequate nutrition. Any advice?
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Hi there,
Just saw your post in the "exercise" thread and noticed you are from Arab. I live in Cullman. Where did you have your surgery? Sounds like you are making great progress. Congratulations!
Sara
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Hi there,
I was just looking at my archived messages and saw that we were banded on the same day. Just checking in to see how you are doing.
My weight losss has been discouragingly SLOW, but I finally am able to see at least a little bit of progress. It took 3 adjustments before I had any restriction at all. I recently had #4 and now have seen a bit of loss. I am down a total of only 12 lb since March, which is much less than I had hoped for. However, I have not gained (even on a 2 wk vacation) and that is a victory for me these days!
I hope you are well and pleased with your progress. I would love to hear from you!
Sara in Ala
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Hi Sara - sorry to hear your WL is going so slowly. Mine is also slow, but I'm excited to have 31 lbs. off and staying off. It's getting easier to follow the plan and life style. Stay in touch.
Joyce
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Hi there,
I was just reading some posts in the Low BMI group and saw yours. I know it has been quite a while since you posted and you may not be viewing this anymore, but wanted to check. OUr stories seem similar and I would love to swap tales! Sara in Ala
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Hi Joyce. THis is Sara in Ala. We had exchanged messages a couple of times in the spring. I was banded on 3-25. Just checking in to see how it is going with you. This process has been SLOW for me. I have had 3 adjustments and only now just begun to feel some restriction. Weight loss has been pretty non-existent, although I think I am down about 4 lb in the past 3 weeks, so that is something. I am trying to stay patient. HOpe yours is going great! Sara
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WOW!!! I am impressed and (I must admit) a bit jealous! I had my surgery several weeks before you and I have only lost 9 lb! I had my 3rd fill last week and only just then began to feel any restriction. 4 of the lb i have lost have been since then. (The size 12's in my closet still seem like a distant dream :grouphug: Couldyou share anything about your routine, what kinds (and how much) you are eating, and what kind of exercise. We seem to have very similar statistics (except I am likely a good bit older) and I would appreciate any "tips". I am very happy for you tho!
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Hey 50 & over gang We have a new spot
commitedchick replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
WOW!!! How amazingly cool! I really needed that inspiration today. I am a nearaly 3 months out (2 fills) but no weight loss yet. I know it will come, but right now if feels just like I did pre-LB. Thanks for sharing! ...and congratulations! -
Hey 50 & over gang We have a new spot
commitedchick replied to IndioGirl55's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I was banded on March 25 and have not had much success since then. I did lose about 6 lb in the first couple of weeks, but it has returned. Right now I am down just 7 lb TOTAL from my initial weight! I am so frustrated. I am walking every day and following my Dr recommendations about eating (altho his instructions were vague). He says 1/2 cup total per meal. I do that and don't drink with my meal, but I am starving in an hour. I can eat anything I want too. I am making an effort to eat less, but am not sure it is enough. I had one fill 2 weeks ago but cannot tell any difference at all. I have a second scheduled in mid-May. ANy suggestions? It seems nuts to me that I have made this huge commitment and still feel (and look) like I did 6 months ago! -
Hi Melissa,
Just got your msg from THursday. Guess we are ALL busy! Yes, things are going well. Healing well (but itchy too). Saw my Dr for 1st visit last Friday and he was pleased. 11 lb loss so that it OK I guess (it really does fluctuate right now). I am set for a fill on 4-29. Kinda wish it was sooner, but... I don't have any restriction. I am on "soft food" now but that seems a little vague. I did not have an appetite for about a week, but then it WOKE UP! I am looking forward to the fill so that it will calm down those urges again. So far so good, I guess. I am REALLY ready to get some restriction and get this going!
As you may guess, patience is not my strong suit. HOpe things continue to go well for you!! Keep me posted.Sara
