missjoany

I am having a difficult time keeping on track as well. It's been 7 months, I had an infection for two months after surgery, and they thought they were going to have to remove the band. Also since Jan I have had two bouts of bronchitis and stomach flu. It has been difficult to keep on track. I sometimes go two weeks with no loss. It has been hard to get back on track. I also have a slipped disc so if I do too much exercise then I can't walk/sit without pain for a few days and then have to start exercising all over again. My dotor recommended I get some counselling because I am getting depressed and discourged as well. I have not had the counselling yet, but have started journalling, and all those nasty comments from my co-workers I am trying to ignore. They are from folks I don't like in the first place. i guess we need to remember this is a journey to regain our health, and we are getting there. Maybe not as fast as we would like, but we are taking charge of our bodies/minds and getting there. I write it all down, and it does seem to help. Know you are not alone, I think everyone has some struggles to deal with everyday.

Hi Everyone!! Long time no see. I am so glad to read of all your accomplishments, gives me hope. This is what has been happening with me. I got an infection after the surgery, and finally started feeling better in December, basically had to start all over again. In Feb, I got bronchitis, got it again a few weeks ago, and then had food poisoning as well. We think I had so much antibiotics that it wore my system down. I had three bouts of super antibiotics within 3 months. I have lost 56 pounds since Sep, slow, but more than I would have otherwise. Up to 20 mins on the treadmill and work out with a trainer 1x a week. I got on this website several times, but have been so bummed out because everytime I turned around I was sick, that I just didn't feel like writing. It is very easy for me to fall back into old habits and use food in an attempt to make me feel better. It only works for about 5 minutes, then I feel worse. I have three pounds to go to get to my first goal, was hoping to reach that by 01 Apr, but ok if i don't. I might use that as an excuse to eat. I have not had a fill yet, still feel restriction, in fact, I had some grilled chicken get stuck about an hour ago and it came back up. I will get with the program and get caught up with everyone's postings. All of a sudden I am getting notified of your postings, where that had stopped and I thought no one was there!! I'm still planning on the cruise in Aug, don't think I will look good, but feeling better is my goal these days.. My thoughts are with everyone, glad you guys are still around.

Hi everyone, I have alot of reading to catch up. Now that my infection is gone, then I got bronchitis for a week, back to exercising. I finally made the 50 pound mark, but what a struggle. Only lost about 3 pounds this month, but that is three more than I would have, right! Let me read all your entries and get back to you. This is the third time I am working out with a trainer though!

Hello everyone, glad to see everyone is coping. I am still having difficulty getting to the 50 lb mark. Sitting at 46 lbs for two weeks. I think about food all the time. After watching a Dr. Oz show I think I can say I am a food addict. I stopped writing food down for a week, and didn't lose any. So back writing it all down. I am scared to eat home cooked food because I cannot count the nutrients in it. So I mostly eat egg beaters, and tuna salad. Maybe some day I might feel comfortable around food, but for now, I am not. I was asked the other day if I wanted something from McDonalds. After I said yes, then changed my mind, everyone was laughing at me. But I am glad I changed my mind. It was getting too easy to give in. So now I am going to get on the treadmill in a few moments. Doctor still said it did not look like I needed a fill, as it appeared I have enough restriction. I have another appointment tomorrow and will ask again. After eating those peanut butter cups, I was astounded of how many I could eat at one time. Talk to everyone soon.

Hi everyone, Glad to hear everyone is moving and adjusting. In December I lost the same 1 lb three times before the scale started moving again. I have lost 45 lbs so far. I like the idea to change up the calorie counts, to keep my metabolism from slowing down, think I will try it. My nutritionist recommended (for me) 45 % Carbs, 30 % Protein and 25 % Fat for 1200 calories. I am using Calorieking.com to plug it all in. It even gives you additional calories based on your exercise routine as well. My doct still says it does not look like I need a fill, but I seem to be able to eat alot more than before. One day, for whatever reason, I ate about 6 Reeses Peanut Butter Cups, I was full but I was surprised I coud eat that many. Maybe cause they melt, I do not know what possessed me to want them so I hope not to have too many more of those episodes. I guess as we lose more weight, our loss will slow down, I will be happy with 1 lb a week as long as it is consistent.

WOW the only thing I thought of about flying was setting off all the scanners and bells in security. I hadn't thought about the pressure affecting my band. I will check with my surgeon at my next f/u next week, cause I will be flying too in a few months.

Name, real or screen~ Jo Weight on January 3rd~ 216 Goal Weight for January 31st~210 Exercise Goal for January~ work up to 10 mins on the treadmill Dietary Goal for January~ portion control (no fills yet ) Personal Goal for January~ understand why it is so difficult to stay in control Date Banded~09/11/10 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~43.5

So glad you found a place closer to home for you fill. Can't wait to hear how wonderful you feel. Now that raspberry concoction sounds yummy and might just hit the spot when I get home from work. Now I get home at midnight and have a yogurt and a banana. I'll get some this week before our next big snow storm expected on Monday. So I gotta pack my boots and extra food to take to work in case I get stuck there. But I think I am going to get out my little cooler and take some yogurts and cottage cheese too, so I will have no excuse to eat out of the vending machines. OK off to exercise before work, before I change my mind. It has not become a habit yet, and once I sit on that recliner, it takes a bulldozer to get me off.

Thanks Vicky. I am getting ready to purchase a cross bag that I will use as a purse as well. Maybe I will get both the medium and small sizes just in case. One can never have too many purses. It is an anti-theft travel purse, with metal built into the strap and an RFID portion of the purse.

I love your quote!! When I was tested to see if my port flipped they just stuck a needle in there blindly, and said this is just how a fill would feel. I did have the fluroscope and was told it appears I have enough restriction now. I might ask for one next time though. I do feel hungrier between meals. Not sure why but yesterday I had food on my mind and ate several Reese's Peanut butter cups. I got full, and then had an upset tummy. I'm not really sure why I wanted them, but I asked myself today if it was worth it. Actually they did not even taste all that good, but I could not stop myself. I have had an upset tummy all day today too. It was scary that it all went down so easily, but they are soft and melt easily so maybe that is why. I won't give in again. Yup new day, new year, got a physical tomorrow and my doctor said she can't wait to look at my cholesterol levels, etc. Me neither. Now I gotta get back on the exercise routine, so I can walk better and maybe turn some heads on that cruise in August. Lisa can your insurance company recommend anyplace to do fills??

Hi. Let us know what hapepns. I was worried about the port showing up in the scanner. So it was recommended to me to take a doctor's note indicating I had surgery, because who knows what it will look like under a scanner. I took your advice and got an aisle seat and am in the 2nd row from the front. Of course the bathrooms are all the way in the back, but my flight is only 2 hours so I might not need to go. I'm hoping I will not need a belt extender. I am flying American Eagle. Now when I flew Southwest, my friend I am purchased three seats together, so we could spread out. She was in a wheelchair. People were upset and kept trying to sit there. I had to say, I paid for all three seats so you can't sit there. I think I will board early too, due to arthritis issues. I can't believe how rude people can be when you can't move fast enough to suit them. Can you have a carryon and a purse too, or does your purse count as a carryon? Good luck and enjoy your trip.

How was everyone's holidays? I had to work all of them, but it wasn't too bad. We have 8 inches of snow on Christmas day, and one week later it's 65 degrees. Crazy. I am finally back on track. Last night they guys wanted to go out for Chinese Food and I almost got an egg roll. Then I changed my mind, and said it was not worth it, and ate my turkey meatballs and spaghetti squash. I was so proud!! Hope I can keep it up. It sure was easy to give in and eat over the holidays, I was surprised just how easy it was. I had my f/u with my surgeon. I had the fluroscope and everything looked good, they decided I did not need a fill. And I got the OK to start exercising again. So now I think I need to be more vigilant, because it does not feel like I have as much restriction and can eat more at one sitting. I really want to keep going. I want to get to that point, also, where I recognize me in pictures. That cruise is in August.. Well kitties want breakfast, NOW, so will be back later.