August Rush in bandland!

[spoiltmom 44]

I'm so close to 199 but I just CANNOT get to it. I've been 202 for a week now:(

[Beachbunny 5]

Amanda i got there then am up 2 lbs...cripes its a big tease!

[tylee72198 10]

I think I might have hit my sweet spot after the second fill. I can only eat around 1/2 - 3/4 cup of food, and I'm not hungry for hours on end. My normal 3 to 4 PM hunger that I had, is now gone. I'm going any where from 4 to 5 hours between meals, and even then I'm really only eating because I know that I need to. The thought of food was not appealing at all. I thought maybe it was because I was swollen, but I'm beginning to think that it has more to do with actually being restricted.

I've also noticed that a full sensation that I get is my chest tightening up. I don't want to get to that spot at all.

Amanda and Bunny - I can't wait to see a 1 in front. I was ecstatic to see a 2 instead of a 3.

[msdeneen2004 0]

Just had my 1st fill, 3.5cc's. Waiting to see what my restriction will be!!!

[AmberK 5]

I know that Im not eating as much as I used to pre-op but Im still eating more than what I should. And Im not counting calories either- Im trying to stick to low carb/high Protein. But there are days when I give in to temptation and have a carb fest. AGH.

I also have NO issues with food going down. Im not even that careful about chewing up food up carefully which I know will change once I get good restriction. But seriously right now I really feel like I did pre-band. And Im pretty discouraged.

[kellyodoran 12]

I think I might have hit my sweet spot after the second fill. I can only eat around 1/2 - 3/4 cup of food, and I'm not hungry for hours on end. My normal 3 to 4 PM hunger that I had, is now gone. I'm going any where from 4 to 5 hours between meals, and even then I'm really only eating because I know that I need to. The thought of food was not appealing at all. I thought maybe it was because I was swollen, but I'm beginning to think that it has more to do with actually being restricted.

I've also noticed that a full sensation that I get is my chest tightening up. I don't want to get to that spot at all.

Amanda and Bunny - I can't wait to see a 1 in front. I was ecstatic to see a 2 instead of a 3.

I hope I get that feeling on my second fill in 7 days!

[jamelyn1979 1]

Going in for my 3rd fill today! I am hoping to get the restriction at this point. I have 3 cc's in my band now, and I "hope" I get 2 more. I do not have much restriction at all and I'm hungry all the time. I am really watching what I am eating and I eat small portions, even though I am getting full. I have been working out 3x a week at least and walking as much as possible. I was nervous at my last fill because I had dropped 6 lbs and I thought they were not going to give me a fill. My doctor's office is not like that. She said, are you still hungry, then you get a fill. I am HOPING to get to my sweet spot after today's fill and start really seeing some results!

Best of luck to everyone!

[spoiltmom 44]

Okay I put this in a separate post also but I changed things up yesterday.

I ate MORE calories than normal, really pushed the Water, stayed away from the salt AND did 30 minutes on the treadmill.

Today I am FINALLY at 199!! So excited! Now I need to work on getting to 180 next.

[MLBL 2]

I know that Im not eating as much as I used to pre-op but Im still eating more than what I should. And Im not counting calories either- Im trying to stick to low carb/high Protein. But there are days when I give in to temptation and have a carb fest. AGH.

I also have NO issues with food going down. Im not even that careful about chewing up food up carefully which I know will change once I get good restriction. But seriously right now I really feel like I did pre-band. And Im pretty discouraged. :tongue2:

I am right there with ya sister. I am getting my first fill Friday and I am hoping for at least 3CCs. I have been trying really hard to stay on track but it is literally just like before. I am so worried sometimes. I mean, what if it doesn't work for me?

[tylee72198 10]

Okay I put this in a separate post also but I changed things up yesterday.

I ate MORE calories than normal, really pushed the Water, stayed away from the salt AND did 30 minutes on the treadmill.

Today I am FINALLY at 199!! So excited! Now I need to work on getting to 180 next.

:tongue2:

Congratulations!

[kellyodoran 12]

Okay I put this in a separate post also but I changed things up yesterday.

I ate MORE calories than normal, really pushed the Water, stayed away from the salt AND did 30 minutes on the treadmill.

Today I am FINALLY at 199!! So excited! Now I need to work on getting to 180 next.

Way to go spoiltmom! Can't wait for that day myself!

[kellyodoran 12]

Well I had been at 231 for about 7 days and was getting a little frustrated! This morning I stepped on the scale and was down two pounds! yeah me!!!!:tongue2:

Some days I do 1200 calories and some days I'm up to 1500. I tried to do induction for Atkin's, but just couldn't. So back to the old calorie counting. I like the variety I have with counting calories. By the way weightwatchers has these ice cream bars out that are only 130 calories....they are Cookies and cream and then have a cookie crumb outside yum yum!:sad:

One week I get my second fill, and I will be happy, not to think about food all the time!

Well off for my morning walk!:crying:

~Kelly~:sad:

[bandmeimready 0]

Hi! My name is Mary and I was banded Aug 12! I have lost 29 lbs! I had my first fill last Mon and had 4 cc. put in!

[kellyodoran 12]

Hi! My name is Mary and I was banded Aug 12! I have lost 29 lbs! I had my first fill last Mon and had 4 cc. put in!

Welcome Mary!

[tylee72198 10]

Hello Mary!