How's the October Bansters doing?

[chakatw 0]

I was banded on Oct 6 in Illinois and unlike many of the post I only lost 3lbs pre-opt first check up I dropped only 8lbs. since then I have been dropping on average 1-1.5lbs a week which is great by my doctor standard but as I read everyone's post I dont think I have been as lucky. I am looking to lose 12lbs by mid march. I eat around 900-1400 cal everyday and workout about 5 or 6 days a week. So I'm very motivated but sometimes its dishearting to read everyones post of excellent great news and I cant relate to that great news. So thats my october bandsters story I look forward to hearing more post from the october bandsters.

[kechianyree 0]

Hey Red

I'm so very sorry about your daughter I hope she gets well soon.

I'm glad I came out tonight and read these posts I was feeling very much the same way like I'm teetering on the edge of failure I had surgery October 16, 09 and lost 35 lbs and seem to be stuck right there over the last few weeks I only weigh in once a week or so but haven't seen much change lately. It helps to know I'm not alone and that this seems to be a rest stop on this journey we've embarked on. I'll be checking back more regularly and see how everyone is doing and I hope we all get over this hump. *smooches*

addition a new day 02/04/10 -

Just to let you guys know I'm wearing size 18 jeans today I feel better thanks again

Edited February 4, 2010 by kechianyree

[ShrinkingLady 0]

These posts actually caused me to relinquish my lurker status and make a post. Red, I hope your daughter recovers soon! Please hang in there!

I was banded 10/16 and have had my ups and downs. I reached restriction very quickly, and was actually too tight on just my 2nd fill. I had 2 small unfills in the next few weeks, and finally a teeny fill in January that got me to my sweet spot. I'm going in tomorrow for yet another unfill as I appear to be having some problems--severe pain between my shoulder blades anytime I eat solid foods. (So I’ve been back on mostly liquids for almost a week now! Ick!) The journey has not proven to be easy, by any means... but I've lost a total of 32 lbs and that's the most I've ever lost at one time without starting to regain. If I focus on the big picture instead of these hills and valleys, I realize that this is still a very GOOD decision I've made. And besides, I'm incredibly stubborn and I WILL make it through this!

I knew going into this that I must have some metabolic issues because I didn't eat nearly as much as some of my thin friends or my thin hubby, yet it was near impossible for me to lose weight. I could maintain if I tried, but to lose was very hard.

Now that I'm banded, I eat on average 800-1000 calories/day. I have had some weeks that I haven't lost, but the last 4 weeks I've lost a steady 1-2 lbs each week. It still feels slow to me and I get frustrated, but I try to keep reminding myself that I couldn't have lost even that much before the band. My secrets have been water and exercise. I must keep my Fluid intake up--64oz is the bare minimum. I also must exercise. It doesn't have to be super intense for me, I just have to make sure I get up and move--treadmill, recumbent bike, a stroll around the neighborhood. I have a back injury, so I'm prevented from doing a lot of things, but if I don't drink my Water and don't get my heart rate up for at least 10-15 mins/day I am guaranteed to not lose weight, even on such a low calorie intake. I know a lot of you are working out more than that, and I'm hoping that as I drop more weight, I will be able to handle more. I actually did the LAP-BAND in an attempt to avoid back surgery.

I’m convinced that each person has to find his/her own “secrets” but I thought I’d share mine in case they help anyone. They may/probably will change over time, but at this point in my journey, this is what is working for me.

Jenn

[AlienBandit 10]

it sounds like everyone is doing good since being banded. I was banded in October as well but sadly I just got news that my band has already eroded into my stomach and I am getting it removed in 2 weeks. My doctor is also going to stitch up the hole in my stomach and in 3 months I can get a new band if I want. Wish me luck that I don't gain my weight back. I am so scared that I will and feeling a little depressed that all my hard work was for nothing