October 2010 (Bootiful Bandsters) Thread

[dylanthomas99 0]

Hi All, banded on 25th oct only lost 10lbs and feeling a bit low and wondering if I have made the right decision. I can eat most things as long as i chew them my 1st fill is on the 2nd dec hope this makes a difference. Is there anyone who can feel their port mine is a bit prominent still a bit tender but scarring is good. All information is greatly appreciated x x x x

[Dixie122978 0]

i can feel my port dylan

[dylanthomas99 0]

i can feel my port dylan

thank you feel a bit better now knowing others have the same x x

[bunny106 0]

I had surgery on 10/29 as well and have barely lost anything post op, Im a little worried but Im trying to remain hopeful. I feel like I can eat anything if I didnt restict myself...cant wait for the first fill!

[FinallyFree0812 9]

Banded on the 25th. Port is prominent. Having port pain. No weight loss in last week and a half. No restriction. Not gaining. Not worried yet. Just waiting for that first fill. Wish I could see 6 months into the future.

[dylanthomas99 0]

Banded on the 25th. Port is prominent. Having port pain. No weight loss in last week and a half. No restriction. Not gaining. Not worried yet. Just waiting for that first fill. Wish I could see 6 months into the future.

Me to would give us some positive thinking x

[dylanthomas99 0]

well feeling alot better knowing I am not alone, roll on 1st fill 2nd dec x x x

[Dixie122978 0]

Banded on the 25th. Port is prominent. Having port pain. No weight loss in last week and a half. No restriction. Not gaining. Not worried yet. Just waiting for that first fill. Wish I could see 6 months into the future.

i wish i could see too lol...that would be all the encouragement i need..lol

[tabatha lynn 0]

I got banded the 15 of Oct. and wow have I ever questioned myself as to why I have done this.. I go for my first fill on the 18th.(next thurs) I am looking foward to it wishing for some restriction. I knew that the band was not the fix all but surely it gets easier than this. Ive often wondered if we will all be wishing for these days back where we had little to know restriction.. LOL... I have lost 5 pounds since surgery. Making a total of 23. I am anxious to see what the fill does.

I am reading some post where people are saying that it took them 3 or 4 fills to feel the restriction. WHAT... Dont tell me that.. I am trying not to get discouraged and I am determined to successed at this.. If for nothing else to prove the haters wrong...Ha Ha.. Lets keep posting as we get our fills and see how everyone is doing.. We can do this!

[bobbic76 0]

I had my surgery on the oct 12th lost 42.2 pounds so far I will have my first fill 12/6/10. I feel a little nervous but I still have to fight for every pound lost. I have to keep track of everything I eat and also must excerise an hour a day. I hope I can keep this up. I not sure if this will help anyone but i use a website myfitnesspal.com it is a free site it let me track everything from calories to protines to vitimans. I agree with tabitha lynn let keep posting as we get our fills and see how everyone is doing !!

[Dixie122978 0]

Omg 42lbs congratulations that is wonderful

[kcredhead 0]

Hi everyone...I'm new to the forums. I was banded on Oct 7th and I've lost about 10 lbs so far. I had my first fill today. I'm *trying* not to get discouraged. My mom has been banded for over a year (she's lost 120 lbs) and said that she didn't feel restriction until her 3rd fill. I guess I just need to be more patient, keep eating healthy and stop comparing myself to others.

[bobbic76 0]

Thanks Dixie122978 !

....Kcredhead, Hang in there ! It will happen for you too.

It is very hard not comparing ourselves to others. I work with someone that was banded and Find myself and others comparing our progress.

With Dogged determination we will suceed!

[chica125kml 0]

I am under 200 lbs for the first time in 6 years!!! I was so shocked on Friday when I weighed myself because I thought that I would not have lost almost 3 pounds in a week but I did. I hope everyone is having success also!

[RUMiller 0]

I am under 200 lbs for the first time in 6 years!!! I was so shocked on Friday when I weighed myself because I thought that I would not have lost almost 3 pounds in a week but I did. I hope everyone is having success also!

I am really looking forward to the moment when I am under 200 lbs. That will be amazing! Was banded on 10/5/10 and had my first fill today.