shadena32

Hey Brit< My name is Shadena and i was banded on Aug 11, 2010. I am doing well finally! So what ever you would like to know i am all ears, and will be glad to help you along your journey!!!

Hey Guys, I just got a fill today that brings me to 7cc's, I have good restriction even at 6.5 cc's but i was not staying full for long periods and my weight was really fluctuating (sorry spelling). So i got .5cc's today. Other than that my Dr is very proud of what i am going and advises to keep up the great work. Also i found out that the more i work out the hungier i am so i started back on 2 protein shakes per day in addition the the lean protein from my meals. So we will see how this fill makes me feel!

Hey fellow August rushers, it's been a while! I am glad to see so many of you all are doing so well. I think i am finally doing well. I have started training for my first 5k and i completed the 1st of 5 weeks of training. It has really helped with the weight loss (i have for the first time in my life worked out for 6 out of 7 days last week) it really makes me feel good too!!!, but i had to up my protein since i was burning so many calories, i found that i was sooooo hungry after my workouts. the uped protein has helped. Over the past month or so i have lost and regained the same 4lbs, and i figured out why (my calories intake was too low) I have discovered that i lose weight only if i stay between 1200 - 1300 cals (that what works for me) an a min of 65g of protein. Now that i have figured that out i have :lost3lbs: in the last week (much of that i am sure is from the cardio). I go for my fill on Tuesday i have a total of 6 or 6.5cc's in my band now! i am hoping to only get about .2 or.5 more added. I had restrition after my last fill but it has left me!!! I am wearing a solid 12 in pants and depending on if it is stretch denim i can wear a 10!!!!!!:bananajump: i only have 17lbs left til i reach my major goal, and i am so motivated right now!!! i weigh what i did in high school (12th grade), i love it! And also yesterday was my 31st birthday (no cake, no icecream, no drinks, and going out to dinner, i just walked around the mall with my little one's shopping and went home to work out) !!!! Happy birthday to me!!! I have come a long way!! Sorry for the long message, told ya it's been a while. Congrats and keep up the great work to all my fellow August rushers!!! and if you are struggling please hang in there and take this journey one day at a time!:welldoneclap:

I was very irregular for years prior to the surgery, then pre-op i started having a cycle again, then after surgery i missed the first month. the second month after the band i became very regular. I haven't been regular in years!!!

Hello Guys it's been a while, I am doing well and i think i am at my sweet spot!!!!! But i have a question about full signals. I think i am missing my initial full signal because when i am done eating i feel sick to my stomach, i never threw up but it feels like i need too! also i am not having any stuck episodes either. The feeling passes after about 20 mins then i am fine. I am eating about 1 1/2 cups a food. If full is the reason for me feeling like this then i really need help listening to the full signals cause this is the pits!!!! Can some of my Lapband buddies help me with this? Thanks Guys!!!!

Thanks HAPPYGIRL65!! Im gonna start by eatting a little slower, then increase the amount!!!

Name, real or screen~ Shadena30 Age~30 Weight on January 3rd~172 Goal Weight for January 31st~165 Exercise Goal for January~To use my elliptical 2-4 times per week, work on stomache area via ab routines Dietary Goal for January~To up my protein intake, eat more filling foods (in smaller portions), and increase my water intake per day Personal Goal for January~To not be as concerned about my scale/weight fluctuations Date Banded~08/11/10 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~37lbs (59lbs my entire lapband journey)

I hit my Christmas Goal ahead of schedule:lol: , i can't wait to see the true numbers on Sunday! Goodluck and happy holidays to everyone!!!!

For the first time since i have been banded in August 2010, i have regained 2lbs. But that is ok, i can handle 2 lbs, the problem is that i am soooooooo darn hungry! I have been feeling like this for about 2 weeks, or right after the holiday! I did great for the Thanksgiving weekend. Now i feel like i can eat a whole person if they were on my plate! And to make matters worse i am not scheduled for a fill until Dec 20th!!!! HELP!!!!!

They really helped with the pre-op information phase. I seen them through the My lapband website.

Hey guys, I went to the Dr. today and he agreed that i needed a fill. I have had 4 fills including today and a total of 5.5cc's so we will see. I was also told to watch my carbs. Now i am looking for good low carb recipes, any suggestions? Thanks guys

I second that! So many people on this site needed to read that!

Oh wow congrats Tylee, And i know you will make your 259 goal by xmas! Keep up the excellant work!!!!!!:thumbsup:

Hey guys, well i am up 2lbs. I have been sooooooo darn hungry! My fill appt is not until Dec 20th and i feel like i can eat a horse!

I am so proud of my self, i set a goal for myself not to gain any extra lbs over the holiday, and i did better than that! I managed to lose 2lbs!!! However i had to work hard for it. I pre-calculated my calories, and did not go back for seconds and i worked out hard from Thurs morning all the was to sunday morning. 1 hr each day, and the end result 176lbs monday morning weigh-in! thats a 2lbs loss, YAY!!!!

Hey guys, so it is eating season, lol What are some of you going to do to try to encourage / maintain your weight loss during the holidays? And what types of foods are on your families menu? We are having turkey breast, cornbread stuffing, mac n cheese, green beens, yams, crescent rolls, pumpkin pie, (and a full buttercream sheet cake, it is also my sisters 20th b-day) What the heck am i gonna do? One thing i am gonna try is to not eat any 2nds! Happy Thanksgiving!!!!! ~Dena~

Congrats that's a great NSV!!! Happy Holiday's

I was shocked to when i first logged on too! The mobile layout is better! Thanks

I hade my 3rd fill today, .5cc =4.5cc total. I can not tell the difference as of yet, but i will keep you posted!!!

Oh i really needed that laught this morning! You are so silly! Get your vent on !!!!!!

@ tylee72198, WOW, 4.5 lbs since monday!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yay, that is a great way to start the weekend! I am happy for you. @spoiltmom, I am back they gave me .5cc, only because my between meals hunger is so short. 1 -2 hrs maybe. Other then that they were happy with my progress so far. I have been having the taste for some pork chops, i haven't had them since pre - op! that might have to be sundays dinner, lol.

Thanks Spoiltmom! I have an early appt to see if i need a fill today! I just hate this darn stomach:sad: Now that you have 5 1/2 cc how do you feel (since its been a few days now)?

:rolleyes2: Today is my 3 months Bandiversary. I was banded 3 months ago on Sugust 11, 2010. I feel great and i have lost approximately 30 lbs since my surgery and 52 lbs including my prop diet. I have a fill appointment on the 15th, not sure if i need it, but i am losing slow but it is working for me! Happy Bandiversary to all the fellow bandsters who are celebrating 3 mos this week and next week! I hope everyone is having sucess with their bands! If not please, please hand in there, you can do it!!!!

I have started using the as seen on tv "shake weight". I also use a pilates machine for toning. I must say it's working, i can see the change in my arms. When i started to lose the weight my arms were ugly. You should try the shake weight. Good luck:wink: