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Hey there, how's your weight loss coming along? Its so hard to give pointers these days since I havent lost a pound in a couple of months now (think I need a fill). The best advice I can give is to make sure you are working out at least 3-4 times a week (I was doing 5-6 times in the beginning) and make conscious decisions of what you are eating. The band does limit the amount of food you can eat, but it doesnt always limit what you are eating. Heavy starches like bread, certain pasta, rice, gives me a hard time but i can live without. Chips on the other hand, is my weakness and it does not limit that for me really. So just beware. Count your calories. Know of what it takes to burn those calories off and you may think twice before making a bad decision. 30 minutes on the elliptical at a pretty steady pace burns about 350 for me and that's pretty hard work. So some times when I go for that bag of chips and thats 280 cals, it doesnt seem worth it.

Yay congrats on your weight loss!! That's such great news! You'll be eating regular food again before you know it! ;o) Thanks for all the info!!

That is great that you will have a wonderful Christmas gift (your band)! My pre op diet consisted of no bread outside of nature wheat (no white flour), no white flour or sugars, no corn, potatoes, or foods heavy in cream. I could eat fruits that were low in sugar, lean meats without any skin, and limited fruit juices or half/half. I was encouraged to limit coffee and lots of water. During that period it was suggested not to eat fried foods. The main reason for such a strict diet is to shrink your liver down to do your surgery. It seems a bite hard to do but just look at the bigger picture and what you stand to gain from all of it. page 1

Wow Jamie! That's fantastic! Currently I'm doing an hour of walking 4 times a week and 2 hours of aqua aerobics 3 times a week. I recently had a fill so I'm finding it hard to eat more than 1000 calories, but it's working for me anyways. lol. But I'm getting heaps of nutrition. As for the weekly treat, I usually finish off something my fiancee can't eat, like a ham and cheese toasted sanwich. I'm one of those people who, if I don't work hard enough, I lose focus, so I have to develop a bit of an obsession. I just hope I can turn that obsession off when I've reached my goal - but there's 50 more kilos to go, so it won't be for a while anyways.

That's inspiration dude! When you've reached your ultimate goal weight are you still going to be dieting and exercising?

I've been heavy alllllllll my life. Only time I recall being average weight was about age 3! And that is only because i've seen it in pictures!

Thanks Rebecca, I think you get spoiled with how much weight is lost in the beginning it is hard to slow down or come to a halt until you start dropping again. I get another fill on Friday, God willing, hope to be under 200 before year end...God Bless, M-

Hello, I was banded on Aug. 19th. I have absolutely no regrets, but, I am not losing as quickly as I think I should be. So far it's only about 12 lbs. I know it's better than gaining, but I feel like I am doing things the wrong way. Any suggestions would be great.

hi i am 31yr old from uk having my band done on 31st oct 2010 current bmi is 32 want to lose 4 stones hopefully in 6 months as im getting married in 2011 and want to order my dress !!! im really scared more of not suceeding than of the operation would lve some support or a buddy !!!

does having a lowish starting bmi mean i wont lose as much weight ?

Im wanting to know who did your surgery? I'm in Idaho and Im still looking for a doc. Your tummy dosnt look like you are very heavy. I thought you had you be over weight by at least 100 lbs. Im not over 100 lbs but Im close to it. You dont look like you are.

Hi there, thanks for the compliment. I actually wrote a blog thats on my page about my diet/workout routine. I've since slowed down the working out, but my weight loss has slowed as well, so I really believe strongly the key to success is working out (it also helps some with the saggy skin). Please check out my blog and let me know if you have any other questions.

I remember when I decided banding was the route I wanted to take. The clinic I chose was booking for July 2008, this was in May of 2008, and I had to wait until November. I thought the wait was going to kill me, haha! It really is beneficial though, gives you so much time to read and prepare and get as much weight off as you can. I had lost 45lbs pre-op and still had issues with my liver. Fortunately though the surgery went a-ok. Now I'm amazed it has been two years! It seems to take forever to get there and then the time flies once you're banded! I guess that's part of the band-lifestyle though - you lose weight, get more active and start really living!

Thanks copa, glad you are doing well and sorry you're having the pain in your neck . . I have not heard of that, but I do know that we relaly get banged around during surgery. Hope it clears up soon. When do you see your surgeon so you could ask about it? My weight loss has been good . .I'm at 50 pounds - wow amazing. I'm going for a 2nd fill this Friday. Thanks for keeping in touch! Rose

Hi Eileen,I think your 39 pounds is fantastic.The fact that your weight is consistently going down is great. I'm not sure there is a "should" have as far as how much we each should lose. I really had not calculated it, but since you asked, I sat down and charted it out . I'm in week #14 & have lost 50 # including pre-op (10 #). My losses are a bit lower recently compared to August. I'm 183 at my morning weigh in. I still weigh every day - bad I know, and I'm not going to the gym, but I walk at least a mile every day. I have no complaints. I realize my loss is probably above average and I'm glad for that - I just don't want that to be discouraging for anyone else. I wish I could get to a gym like you do, I know that has to be firming up areas that need it . . I have pretty bad bat wings and my belly just doesn't want to go down as much as I would like. . ..ah well . .. in time! Thanks for keeping in touch! Rose

Thanks for responding to my blog. I am at the gym 3-4 times a week. I write my weight down on a log every Sunday. I look at 10lbs intervals only because if I had to look at the "LARGE" picture, I think I would get too discouraged.We think alike . Keep up the good work.

This is my tracker for my weight loss. As you can see I love XMAS.. My favorite time of the year...

Hey Rose, how are you doing? So tell me, how are things since your fill? Do you feel restricted? How is your weight loss going? I hope all is great with you.

Hello Everyone, I have not been on for a while. I am doing pretty good I just want the weight loss to speed up. I hope you all are well.

Well I finally went to a closer doc for a fill (1.5 hour drive instead of 4-5 hours). I just always put off going and I guess I'm lucky I never gained. Anyway she gave me 1.7ccs! Now I'm kind of gurgling on the liquids so we'll see.You have really done great because this new doc said my 5ccs in there (10cc band) was like not having a band! I did have some restriction in the morning but at night was a free-for-all! Anyway I will keep you posted how this goes, I am always glad to hear from you or read your blog!!!

I actually lost 8 lbs during my 6 months and gained it all back. I am on my 4th day of preop and lost 4 lbs in 48 hours. It isn't easy but I think its getting a little easier.

hi there! i got my band on aug 31st! my doc told me i could start to eat on my follow up, which was on sept 7th! but im going to start the post op diet so that i can lose weight faster! good luck and keep up the good work!

I have simular issue with being under 35 BMI and gaining every month , I am in Melbourne can I get any tips or doctors name as to how to get in befoer 35 BMI

I have a 10cc band also. I went for a fill on last week on the 7th and it's my first time feeling some real restriction. It's been so frustrating for me because I am only at 5.5 cc's and my sister that weighs 240 pounds is at 6.4 cc's and it would seem the bigger you are the more you would need but now I see that's not true. Now, I am getting full at 1/2 to 3/4 cups a food and before it was at 1 or more cups. Now, that I have this fill I am starting to lose weight again.

I'm down 16lb and counting. Life is great, I have a wonderful family that is supporting me. I am able to go get the kids pizza every Friday with out feeling tempted to eat it, I went to the movies with hubby and didn't feel tempted for popcorn or nachos, I can cook my much loved dinners that every loves with out feeling I have to nibble or taste. And it's only been a week. I can't wait to start hard work outs like running and boxing. (lol) 216 is my exact weight right now. I'll update every Thursday. Love ya'll keep up the good work.

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Hi Marig . . how are things going? I hope your weight loss is continuing and you are doing well!