January Surgery Bandsters Group

[otaknam 28]

Otaknam- what happened Thursday? Did they do an unfill? Are you able to keep stuff down yet? I'm thinking of you! Hope all is well!!!

Well I stopped into the office and was not able to get anything done. So from 11-9 to 11-18 present date I have gone from 216.5 to 202 lbs. Only able to keep H2O if I sip and I mean sip. Hopefully I will be able to find someone in office in morning.

As far as holidays I am making the big meal and I am not planning on having anything but maybe some greek yog. a few teaspoons will fill me to over load. I do not like getting sick so will play it safe. Hopefully will ge in and get 1/2 of what ever they put in out. I like the pounds down but the feeling I am having. Will let you know how the next trip to office works.

Thanks for caring........

[this sucks 557]

Otaknam- what happened Thursday? Did they do an unfill? Are you able to keep stuff down yet? I'm thinking of you! Hope all is well!!!

Well I stopped into the office and was not able to get anything done. So from 11-9 to 11-18 present date I have gone from 216.5 to 202 lbs. Only able to keep H2O if I sip and I mean sip. Hopefully I will be able to find someone in office in morning.

As far as holidays I am making the big meal and I am not planning on having anything but maybe some greek yog. a few teaspoons will fill me to over load. I do not like getting sick so will play it safe. Hopefully will ge in and get 1/2 of what ever they put in out. I like the pounds down but the feeling I am having. Will let you know how the next trip to office works.

Thanks for caring........

Boy it sure sounds like you need an unfill...hope you can get ahold of someone in your dr office tomorrow !

[amica813 28]

Otaknam- that's scary! Too long to go before they fix the issue, hope you get some relief soon!

Rimini- welcome! We are a very welcoming bunch!

As for me, I'm on. The fence about my refill (ha!) on Wednesdy. I'm scheduled to go in at 1:00 which makes me nervous because I know if there's a problem I won't get back in until next Monday. He took out 1.2 cc which was too much. I'm hoping he puts 1 cc back in and it's just right... Just call me Goldilocks! As far as Thanksgiving, I guess I'm kind of lucky because it's not my favorite meal. Hopefully I'll behave!

[amica813 28]

Happy Monday everyone! I'm at 174.5 today. This is a huge milestone for me. I got down to 175 in 2000 due to a huge stress event, but I haven't been below that since probably my sophomore/junior year in college ('94/'95). And this time, instead of the weight going back up from the milestone, it will be going down!

[ValAnn 31]

Hello ladies!!

Ok, forgot to weigh in last Monday but remembered this am and I am happy to report I am down to 189.2. I have not seen this weight since my daughter was born and that was in 1990!

Is anyone else preparing food for Turkey Day that they know they can eat? We all should have a "go to" food for that day. I am having Thanksgiving at my house so that is a stressor in itself! But in addition to all of the goodies, I am making a veggie tray with low fat dip. I know I will snack on the broccoli with some dip.

What's your plan for that day? I plan on having what I want, IN MODERATION. And yes, I am sure that will include dessert.

We had a Thanksgiving Luncheon last Friday at work so that was a good test for me. I tried everything I wanted to try(except for the HOMEMADE dinner rolls......sigh) and ended up eating about half of what was on my plate. I still take too much food. But the turkey was iffy for me...even with gravy.

I did go in for a slight fill on Saturday. Only .25 put hopefully that puts me back into the green zone. It's hard once you have been there because you know how awesome it is and you want to get back there!

And Otaknam, PLEASE let us know you have gotten some relief....

[nicole1 92]

Ok I feel better back down to 191.1, not the 189.9 2 weeks ago, but I deleted my Starbucks app yesterday and my daughter went grocery shopping with me yesterday. So all of that will help! Happy Monday!!

[NJ2NC 62]

Today's weight 192 (no loss but it is ttotm).

Ladybandito, I can't believe I missed my appointment on Friday! That has never happened. I don't know where my head was. Due to the holidays I can't get in till December 14th! I'm still having the on/off very tight to completely loose days..

Nicole, the 5k was good. A little more running this time shaved off a couple minutes from the 1st 5k in Oct. I don't plan to do anymore 5k races until I can run the entire 3.11 so now I just practice practice practice lol

Hope everyone is doing well..

[Ladybandito 516]

Otaknam, keep us posted!

Amica, hahaha Goldilocks! Hope it gets better.

Nicole, proud of you!

Me, I'm 174 (up 2) so so much for a week of no exercise.

Onward and downward!

Happy Monday all!

[Ladybandito 516]

NJ2NC, I was just thinking of you, so glad you posted!

Well off to work all.

[JustDoIt130 369]

Hi everyone!

Nicole- okay, I’m dropping the ice cream, it’s really killing me weight wise, and mentally too. I’ve been doing so well, no way in h-e-double hockey sticks I’m going to gain more back! Sounds like Cookies are your kryptonite. So we’re human, so we’ll stumble- but we will still be successful! And we have all stuck together, haven’t we? And we are coming up on our year bandiversary!!! I guess I’m the “unofficial” leader- I just really appreciate everyone’s posts and know how much I need it to be successful myself, so it’s really selfish on my part J

Meredith! Where are you?? How are you??? I’m sure posting here is not a priority after the storm but I’m thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers!

Rkimom- we are glad to have you, insight is a wonderful thing! I had really logged faithfully, but since going on my ice cream jag that has fallen by the wayside- no way I want to log a zillion calories of crap! That is really interesting that Vitamin deficiencies caused so many issues? Do you think that was from being banded and eating differently?

Chrissy- wow, almost 100 lbs! It’s super that your doc listens to you. How was your 5k?? You’re right about having a lot to be thankful for!

Ladybandidto- good for you getting a fill. No kidding about the slippery slope- and I slid down a complete mountain!!! That’s my plan too, eat what I want, small portions and SMALL bites and lots of chewing, LOL.

NC2NJ- Happy Monday! Good for you for shaving off more time on your 5k. Why wait til you can run it all? But that's a great goal for sure!

Otaknam- I hope you get an unfill today and are able to eat! That’s scary, make sure you don’t get dehydrated!!! Maybe you could have some mashed potatoes and gravy- kind of a bummer to make all the meal then not get to eat any!

Amica-yah, that’s kind of close, but I know I would go for it rather than be too lose. And CONGRATULATIONS! On 174.5!! That is so awesome!!!

Val Ann- CONGRATULATIONS to you too!! That is so great!!! We are having a T-day potluck Wednesday- I am bringing my super yummy homemade rolls, of which I will have NONE. I think turkey will be iffy for me too, luckily I like dark meat!

So there’s a thread in the fitness area about this carb cycling. I bought the book, we’ll see. It should come later this week. It sounds good- alternating low and high carb days, having one cheat day but you can only cheat at Breakfast or lunch and only go over a max 1000 calories. No carbs in the PM. I’m going to read through it and get some ideas to jumpstart my loss again. Of course, not eating through tubs of ice cream will probably help too. I’m sick, have a cold and my nose is completely stuffed up and my glands are all swollen. Ick. Oh well, I can power through.

Everyone have a great day,

Nicki

[chrissylu 153]

Happy Monday everyone! I'm holding @ 168...just 6 more stubborn pounds to my primary goal of 100 lbs. Survived the 5k yesterday...ran about 1/2 of it...shaved about 7 minutes off last year's time. Not worried about Thanksgiving. I know what I can & cannot eat.plus my mom had gastric bypass a couple of years ago so she knows what to make..lol. I will not deny myself of a taste of something I really want though.

[this sucks 557]

My Vitamin issues were directly related to the band. Guess I wasn't listening when that part of the prep class went on...typical for me, was probably thinking about, oh, I don't know, let me guess....FOOD!

Still no regrets for having surgery though.

[JustDoIt130 369]

Hi everyone! Sorry to be missing yesterday, with a short week work was crazy! Promises to be crazy today too. We're having our T-day potluck, and I brought homemade dinner rolls. Not tempted to eat them, even though they're awesome, because they'd be a for-sure stuck . I'll have some turkey and gravy, veggies, we'll see what else, but small amounts. Last night I made rolls for our dinner Thursday, and tonight I'll make the pumpkin pie (which I hate, LOL).

Exercise is down this week, I am fighting off a major cold, my neck is all swollen (glands) and my nose is killing me! Can't really breathe either, it's super fun.

Chrissy- I can't believe you're so close to having lost 100 lbs! That is awesome! And congratulations on the faster 5k time. I need to sign up for one to do, that would be fun.

Rkimom, I'm glad you're doing better nutrient wise! I worry sometimes because I get in such a rut eating the same things. I do take all my Vitamins faithfully. What is your exercise routine>

Everyone check in, how are we all doing? I think I'm going to go for a walk after dinner tomorrow, something I've avoided for most of my life, LOL.

Nicki

[Ladybandito 516]

Happy Thanksgiving, girlfriends!

[chrissylu 153]

Happy thanksgiving everyone! I have managed to stay in control today but still got to taste all that I wanted to. I've made it to 95 lbs. This morning...but that may change after the food today. Lol. Hope yo all have had a wonderful day! God bless! I am thankful for you all.