Recommitment to the cause!!

[Nicynoo1 2]

Hi everyone!!

I am planning to recommit to my weight loss journey and I was just wondering if all you very successful bandsters could help me please. I will give a quick background so you all know why I have be finding the journey so hard.

I was banded Dec 2008 when I was 311lb at 22yrs old. I got banded at a lovely hospital in Central London and had a very good experience. I went down to 253lb by Nov 2010 when my band was filled to 7.8ml in a 10ml band..... here's where the problem starts!! After I had 7.8ml in my band, my period came (cringe) and my band became sooooo tight I couldn't even drink! Ii had never experienced that and it was very scary...so I got 0.8ml taken out out my band in Dec 2010.

I am now at 7mls and I actually feel as though I have no band!! I know its hard to believe but I have NO restriction!! I was great at 7.8ml before my period but now I have gained weight since Dec 2010 and now I weigh 280lb (in only 4 months!!).

SO... on Friday I am going to have my band filled and hopefully get it to 7.5ml although I want 7.8ml again.... either I need to get a mirena to sort my period or stick to 7.5ml so I think I'll just do that!

Ok so back to the point hehe... I need help and advice as if I were a newbie banster... I will read the newly banded forum too but just wanted help as an old bander. I am 25years old now and I feel like I am wasting these years of youth being fat and not being able to wear and do the things I advise my skinny mini friends to wear/do! I'm also getting married next summer and I will not be a fat bride, I am currently a UK 22!

Ok that's all but any meal plans or things to completely avoid or any exercise routines etc will be gratefully received!

Thanks guys x

[vlp1968 83]

The basic premise of weight loss is that you need to burn more calories than you take in. That being said, I believe sticking to a low carb/low fat diet speeds weight loss. Eat lots of lean protien like chicken and fish. Stick with non starchy vegitables- no corn, potatoes et..) Also, excersise is vital to weight loss. Start out slow and gradually increase your duration/intensity. Hope this helps and good luck!

[b9409 1]

Hi there!!! It's good to hear about your journey! I also have problems with how my period affects my fill level, and currently have a call in to my dr. to get it l sorted out.

Here's been the most helpful thing for me:

1. Solid Protein at EVERY meal.

2. Solid Protein FIRST

3. No liquid calories

Just stick to the basic rules and you should be good to go!

[Nicynoo1 2]

Thank you both so much! I am getting sooo excited now about my fill so I can restart my weight loss!

The only issue I am having now is how much of a fill to ask for, I was going to ask for 0.5ml to get to 7.5ml but now, as I actually liked being at 7.8ml I may break even and ask for say 7.7ml or 7.6ml!

Also I am going to get some cup measurements so that I can monitor how much I am eating, you know the 1/4, 1/2 and 1 cup measures.

Ooooh! I can't get rid of my smile... I mean my goal weight is about 80-100lb away! I'm lucky to not have more!

Thanks again guys!!

[Nicynoo1 2]

Hi again,

I was wondering if anyone eats 1 cup of food per meal. It was recommended to me by a fellow bandster and as I am having a fill tomorrow I was wondering if it was a good place to start.

Thanks