jdulac

My Dr. says to eat 800 calories. I got a fill last week and I am VERY tight in the morning and I can't eat all that much at a time. I was thinking yes finally here I go. I have not lost any weight.... What is going on. I am 5'7" and I am trying to workout 3-6 days a week. Do I need to up my calories to make it come off or what? Any thoughts would be great Jessica

HIGHEST WEIGHT-300 (day I delivered second baby 3/09) GOAL WEIGHT-between 150-160 SURGERY DATE-July 2010 (sorry august group) WEIGHT ON SURGERY DAY-289.8 CURRENT WEIGHT-239.4 HOW CLOSE/FAR ARE YOU FROM YOUR GOAL WEIGHT-around 140 but I really just want to be below 200 so 39.4

I am 6 months post op and the first 3 months I did good and lost weight then ate off program and didn't journal. Last week my husband and I started doing the 17 day diet. I have lost about 1 lb a day this week, I am journaling and counting calories. I have lost 47 lbs. I am wondering what to expect over the next 6 months. If I continue to count and journal should I expect to get another 50 off in 6 months or no. I was so hoping to get 100lbs off by my anniversary. Or is going to slow down, did I miss my window for fast weight loss. thanks

I asked about the taking all the fluid out bc my dr doesn't do that and they said that you can have restriction one time then all the fluid is taken out and the way it inflates the next time might not be the same or the stomach changes position a little. Maybe that is what is happened

Dh and I started today I was banded 7/15 and have lost 40 lbs. I am struggling so thought that this may be a good idea to revamp things. For the general public I would say it is to low calorie but for a band patient it is basically right on,. He had two eggs and a piece of turkey sausage for breakfast (I have morning band so nothing til noon) then I made chicken fajitas and we ate them without the tortilla and fixings. Then again for dinner. Also he drank the green tea, I think it tastes like a@# and refuse to drink it. But basically lean chicken and turkey and veggies and two fruits at first. We will see. Good luck if you do it also

I will be 5 months post op on the 15th. I had my 6th fill last week. I am feeling more restriction and I am eatting way less than even last week before the fill. However, I am not losing weight and I am wondering how to get the protein in. I need some ideas for good protein shakes etc. I can eat maybe half of McDonalds cheeseburger, but then end out sliming a little and spitting out the last bit or so. I also can not eat until around noon or later. Sometimes in the morning I can't even drink water. Which is fine, but I am having a hard time with the not eatting until afternoon and then still not being able to get much down. Any input is great Thanks Jessica

I am sorry to hear that. My port is like half flipped and they dig and dig to get mine and I am considering having them do a revision so I don't have to go through them doing that every time. Good luck

Happy Anniversary, sounds like a happy birthday is also instore. I say that b/c it sounds like you are a new you. Congrats

Hey polly and lovin, I was wondering, around what calorie level are you eatting? I struggle between 1000-1300. The dr want me to eat around 800-1000. Any advice. I was wondering if you would share a day of what you eat. Like I said I have had three fills. I am not sure how much I got on the third. They had alot of trouble getting the needle in (flipping port). I lost 3-5 lbs last week then got a steriod shot and gained like 6 I am so mad. Think I should go to protein shakes? Jdulac

Could the steriod shot I had to have b/c of poision ivy be making me hold fluid or gain weight? I have been eatting a little more that normal but I gained 6 lbs in the last 2 day. Any experience with them. I had the shot last tuesday it is now Sunday

When you get some or all the weight off? I am looking most forward to: 1. not "sizing" up everything to make sure I will fit or not break it due to my weight. Already feel better in a theater seat (nice NSV) 2. shopping in a regular stop department not the plus size section. 3. riding the rides at the amusement parks with my girls and husband. 4-100 oh ya I got a list but these are my favs, anyone else.

Hi everyone. I had my band done July 15th. I am in central Arkansas and was wondering if there were any others hanging out on here in my area. Is anyone going to the Walk from Obesity walk this weekend? Just wondering if there were any local people to be in contact with, thanks Jessica