May 2011 Banditos

[jessyM 2]

Just wanting to see how everyone is. today is 5 months since my surgery and i'm finally back to losing! Any other May banditos out there? Everyone happy with their progress, having problems, have positive stories etc etc,. ?

[Grider 92]

I like that word! banditos,,, think I will use some where after i get banded!

[Lianne 34]

Slow going. Down 23 pounds. I feel like things didn't really start happening until my last fill 3 weeks ago. I'm at 6cc's in a 10cc band. I finally feel like I have a Lap Band! I really didn't feel very much restriction. and I had never had any episodes of regurgitation until this last fill. Hope that things progress pretty well from here on out.

[Hydun2 0]

Hello! I am 5 months po and down about 40 lbs since the day of surgery. I lost about 10 lbs prior.... I had some slow going over the past 2 months, but I got my 2nd fill last week, and now the weight seems to be melting away again. Not sure how long it will last though. I was really tight for the first 6 days after the fill, which was 1 cc, but I seemed to have loosened up and can eat solid food again. Still keeping my portions way down, and the hunger doesn't come as frequently. Good luck to you all!!

[jancol56 0]

I was banded May 18th. Lost 10 lbs on pre-op diet plus 27 lbs post-op = 37 lbs total lost to date.

I have never really felt much restriction as I can get anything down as long as I chew well. My first fill was mid July and I really didn't feel much of a difference. I havn't lost a pound in the last month! I just had my second fill last week...still not feeling much restriction. I have 5 cc so far in a 10 cc band. I think I will be asking my doc for another fill sooner this time if I continue to feel hungry between meals or am able to eat too large a portion.

Btw, I've had a couple of stuck (or disgusting sliming) episodes but it was because I was not concentrating and ate too fast; never from overeating.

[SIPS in Seattle 345]

May 5th for me. I have had several fills, currently up to 7.4cc's in my 10cc band. Down about 45lbs give or take. Had one fill done on 10.4.11 but ended up having a major cold and severe back pain so that fill was removed on 10.6.11 and just put back in today.

Hope everyone is doing well

[katwomantexas 2]

I was banded May 17th and am down 40 pounds. No real issues. I love my band. I have had 3 fills and am at 5.80 in a 10 band. I havent lost any weight for 3 weeks now but I am thinking it because I am going to the Y for 3 cardio classes a week. I am not sure how much I should be eating on those days.

Kat

[Lakeshia 0]

Was banded on May 31st...down 57lbs! Had 2 fills so far..not much exercise..just walking. Love the band! I just eat like I'm supposed to and everything is fine. Substituted a shopping addiction for a food addiction..I actually like shopping now that I can fit the cute stuff..lol!

Everyone seems to be doing great!

Just wanting to see how everyone is. today is 5 months since my surgery and i'm finally back to losing! Any other May banditos out there? Everyone happy with their progress, having problems, have positive stories etc etc,. ?

[Dibley Dawn 84]

I was banded on May 4th. I have lost about 70.5 pounds and haven't had any fills yet. I hope I don't ever have to.

I've been pretty much the same weight for the past month, but I haven't gained, so i'm happy with it. I'm sure it will get moving again soon.

[jennifer1 180]

Wow.you guys make me feel like I'm doing nuthn...sad face..I got banded may 20th..down around 28 pounds..clothing from size 20 to 16.. just got my fourth fill..I am super tight..got my period too..I think I need a slight unfill..but of course its the weekend so that's a wrap..i,'ll be on liquids all weekend..the only plus is of course the pounds are flying off now and I'm not hungry..but I know I need a slight unfill cuz I can't live on liquids..best wishes to all my, may buddies

[ErinMarie 186]

Got my 4th fill last Wednesday! I'm now up to 7 cc in an 11 cc band and I'm hoping I'm at my sweet spot! I'm down about 37 lbs! Only went from a size 28 to a 24/22 but I'll take it I love going shopping in my closet for "new" clothes I haven't worn in years!