Sept 2009: how's your progress?

[New Attitude 0]

Hello! How is everyone doing? I was banded on 9/09/09 (no pre surgery diet) and have lost about 28 pounds and have had two fills. I hoped that I would have lost more by now by I have not been as consistent as I need to be. How much have you lost? Are you happy with your progress? If you are really successful, what are you doing?

Good luck!

[Humming Bird 275]

I was banded 7/09/09 and have dropped 68 pounds so far .... maybe 69 in the morning, as I have been at 68 for a few days. I've had 2 fills and have had pretty tight restriction since Sept. I am very pleased with my progress so far. I feel so much thinner already !!

Whoo Hoooo !! I have gone from wearing very tight size 2X scrubs to work to very loose size Large right now. Mediums here I come!

[FemmeOne 0]

Hi, I was banded 9/18/09 and have lost 55lbs so far. I was a little tight around Christmastime and had to get some Fluid taken out of the band. So I'm not sure just how much I have in there now. It's not very much. I've been losing more slowly now and it's getting a little frustrating. But I'm very happy with my loss so far.

I'm upping my exercise: I do Pilates and ball exercises for an hour about 3 or 4 times a week, plus I do 40 mins on the elliptical about 5 x a week. I walk outside when it's nice enough, too.

[hmarko 0]

I was banded in Sept 09 and have lost 52 lbs. My third fill in Dec was too tight so I lost 12 lbs that month (had to have an unfill mid month). I think I am at my sweet spot now I have 5.6 cc's in a 10 cc Lapband APS. I'm extremely happy with the results so far (they have exceeded my expectations). I am working out only 2 days a week (train in horseback riding). During the week I walk though I have been bad about that and long hours at work have pretty much have me abandoning the gym. I average 1000 calories a day I do log my food and I do own a bodybugg to figure out the calorie burn.

[hmarko 0]

Oh a few other things I do which I think are important. I check in with my Dr's office monthly (they ask us to and even if I don't feel like I need a fill i go to just make sure they agree). They want us there monthly for the first year and I think its important. There is also a support group that I go to 1 time every two months (It is monthly but I can't get there always). I think the most important thing is to make sure you are staying on top of your fills; eat slowly and don't eat the slider foods.

[LouLouBell 0]

Hi there!

I was banded on September 24 and have lost 40lbs. My eating habits have changed dramatically and I am so happy that I no longer eat the way I used to. I do need to up my exercise though. I have 3 demanding kids who keep me on my feet and I need to make time to get active. It has been Summer holidays here so it is very hot and I have been hibernating in the airconditioning!

I have had 2 fills, - 6.5cc in a 9cc band. I am very happy with the restriction I have. I still have a sweet tooth but it is easily satifisfied.

Isn't it great to be banded?

[sharie3 0]

Hi,

I was banded Sept. 21 I have lost 56 lbs. I just had my third fill Jan. 28. I really think I have found my sweet spot! I walk 3 miles 5-6 days a week and I do the wii active. I feel better than I have in years. I love my band!!

Sharie

[minimeme 1]

I am down 108 lbs, just havent updated my ticker (forgot my password). :thumbup: