outdoorgirl

Finally did it, goal obtained...150. How is everyone else? Noone seems to be utilizing this anymore...

Slow and steady is right, I have 5 more to go, last few pounds are taking FOREVER to come off it seems like. Came back for some motivation from looking at other's pictures...

156 days since surgery, 15 more pounds to go, 60 lost in total, 40 after surgery. Got a breast augmentation and gained 7, lol. The things we do for beauty. =) Hope everyone else is well. Have a great day!

Today is the day that I have lost 50 lbs since I started this Journey on 1/1/10. My banding was done on 2/21/10 and I have lost 20 lbs since then. I have another 50 lbs to go, i think. Not sure what I will look like at 150 or 125 for that matter, 125 is my current goal, I may stop before that, we will see. Hope everyone is doing fantastic!

So I now know what people were talking about when they said "sliming" and can I say... YUCK! I tried 2 small bites of rice and then the pain started. Next was when the fun started, sliming and throwing up. For me 2 small bites of rice equals 20+ minutes of unpleasantness. I will not touch rice again that is for sure!

So I now know what people were talking about when they said "sliming" and can I say... YUCK! I tried 2 small bites of rice and then the pain started. Next was when the fun started, sliming and throwing up. For me 2 small bites of rice equals 20+ minutes of unpleasantness. I will not touch rice again that is for sure!:w00t:

not sure why this posted 3 times....dang computer

computer problem....

not sure why this posted 3 times....dang computer

computer problem....

Just an update on my progress. Surgery-2/21/10 First Fill-3/27/10 4.5cc's Second Fill-4/10/10 2cc's Before Surgery lost 20 lbs Lost 12 from 2/21/10 to 3/27/10. Lost 7 from 3/27/10 to 4/07/10 and then gained 3 from 4/07/10 to 4/10/10-not doing anything different... Got a fill and lost 3 since 4/10/10...so I am back at 20 since surgery. Doctor says I am not doing anything wrong, will not give another fill until 6/5/10 =( and I don't think I have any restricition yet...anyway just trying to stay motivated and not freak out unnecessarily. Thanks for listening/reading.

So I was given my first fill of 4.5 cc's on March 27th and I feel no restriction. Is there something wrong or is this normal to get what I thought was a good fill and not have any restriction yet? Is this a sign of a leak?

So I was given my first fill of 4.5 cc's on March 27th and I feel no restriction. Is there something wrong or is this normal to get what I thought was a good fill and not have any restriction yet? Is this a sign of a leak?:tongue:

I use the EAS protein drinks, love the chocolate and the strawberry. I cannot drink the vanilla, it gives me heartburn...

So I had my first fill on Saturday. He put 4.5 in....first he put 5 but the water kept getting stuck. Is 4.5 a normal fill? I was on liquids Sat and Sun and I am on mushies today and tomorrow. Anyway, just wanted to make sure on the fill amount.

So I had my first fill on Saturday. He put 4.5 in....first he put 5 but the water kept getting stuck. Is 4.5 a normal fill? I was on liquids Sat and Sun and I am on mushies today and tomorrow. Anyway, just wanted to make sure on the fill amount.

I am right there with you. My surgery was on the 21st of Feb and I have loast 12 pounds since then. I do the protein shake for breakfast and fish for lunch with a vege, for dinner I eat the same since I eat so little there is enough for multiple meals. I started working out 2 weeks ago and that is where the last 2 pounds came off. But since then, nada, 0, nothing! I work out for 30 minutes on an eliptical and I walk all day (outside job). Help anyone? I have my first fill tomorrow....

Thank you also to Harliquinn. You are always so positive and a great help. Hope everyone has a great week!

Thank you ladykcusa, I was only banded one day before you. WOW, 17lbs, that is amazing! How many calories and proteins are you getting in a day if I may ask? And are you working out yet? Thank you for the positive reply.

Hello Everyone! Congrats on everyone's progress, I however am feeling very sad. I lost 15 pounds pre-op and 10 post-op. I have been banded for 16 days. I have not lost anything for a week. I just started mushies, I am doing everything that has been suggestion from the doctor'd office and nutritionist. I am drinking plenty of water and protein shakes. What is up? My first fill will be around the 27th. Just feeling bumbed =(

So I am now 10 days out and each day is a new adventure. I am having a lot of real pain in my lower stomach, at first I felt really hungry, I am still on liquid diet for 4 more days :tt2:. I am drinking protein shakes and a lot of water. I feel no restriction now. The hunger turned to pain about 1 hour ago. Does anyone know what the heck this is? :thumbup:

So I am now 10 days out and each day is a new adventure. I am having a lot of real pain in my lower stomach, at first I felt really hungry, I am still on liquid diet for 4 more days :thumbup:. I am drinking protein shakes and a lot of water. I feel no restriction now. The hunger turned to pain about 1 hour ago. Does anyone know what the heck this is? :biggrin:

I am 10 days post op and when I feel like having more than liquid I have a popsicle and that helps, especially the fudgsicle. The gas pain does go away, I found that gas-x helped. That is what people recommened to me and a heating pad. Good luck!

Nikki, Thank you for the suggestion. I am going to try it. Have a great day!