Been Eyeing This Group For 17 Months. I'm In Baby

[losethemess 14]

I am down 110lbs since my August 2010 surgery. Dammmm it hard to lose the weight. I did it and I am ohhhh so proud of myself. Now on to bigger and better this. Maintanance day 1 here I come.

[journey4me 23]

I am having surgery on the 19th and you are officially my idol!!! You did awesome you should be sooo proud of yourself! You are an inspiration!

[twi 40]

Great job!! Congrats!

[B-52 7,113]

I am down 110lbs since my August 2010 surgery. Dammmm it hard to lose the weight. I did it and I am ohhhh so proud of myself. Now on to bigger and better this. Maintanance day 1 here I come.

First, congratulations.

My question is, if you are banded, what was it that was so "Dammmm Hard" for you in the process???

[xavier 153]

agree with b52...if it was that hard...how can you do it for life? (is your band really working for you?)

[Holly Dolly 575]

First, congratulations.

My question is, if you are banded, what was it that was so "Dammmm Hard" for you in the process???

I was banded Feb 2011, I am down 80 some pounds. I still find it a struggle many days. The band has not controlled my hunger like I was hoping it would. Everyone is different. My brother had it a year before me and he can go all day without eating and not be hungry. Me? I am hungry about 2 hours after eating. I eat between 1000-1300 calories a day and aim for 60 grams of Protein. So what may be easy for some, isn't easy for all.

[pink dahlia 2,513]

you're my hero. i cant wait to have a success story like yours. congrats ! you're AWESOME !! im only 1 month out so i have along ways to go. good luck !!

[losethemess 14]

Thanks everyone. @ B-52. Well there are several things that have been difficult for me. Making myself exercise three days a week for the past 2+ years. Learning not to overeat. Learning what to eat. Being consistent. Not giving up even when I had setbacks. Going through hunger spurts. Days when I felt I just couldn't get enough to eat. N

[losethemess 14]

cont.... B-52 being banded it just the first step in your journey. The rest is up to you. God Bless

[New2011 1]

Congrats on your progress. I don't think it is easy either. I am happy for people that it is easy, but for me, changing my entire lifestyle is challenging so I can relate. Making the time for exercise is one of those things. And with three kids and a very demanding job, it is really hard to find time in my life for me. I understand where you are coming from. You are doing a great job.

[amyf1 0]

Wow, I am so sorry that someone questioned what was hard about your journey. Being banded doesn't make it "easy" to lose weight. It is a tool in weight loss, but there is so much more to it. Most people who have WLS have mental attachments to food. We need to overcome any emotional issues that have allowed us to have weight issues. We need to commit to exercise, learn our bodies, and deal with the band's sensitive nature. What can you eat today? When you can eat, dealing with how not to overeat. Relearning our bodies at every fill. It is SO Dammmmmmmn hard and I am proud of you for sticking with it. I am sorry someone questioned your experience and tried to belittle the hard work you have put into a healthier, thinner you! The band didn't do it, YOU did!

[Cazzy 725]

Gratz on your weight loss ..

[Joyce Real 21]

^{Congats!! true what is easy for some is not so easy for others, I just thank everything good for my band, because without it I am a total failure!!!}