October 2012 Bandsters

[corona518 87]

I am two weeks post op and the scale has stopped moving:( I am only eating 900 calories a day and I just started walking again on the treadmill a couple of days ago. Did anyone else stop losing and then have it start again. It is discouraging when I feel like I am trying so hard and not seeing the payoff. I am still down 22 pounds which is great but ready to see more:)

there is a great thread on carb cycling here by a woman whose status updates I follow (she's lost well over 100 lbs now). She said her scale stuck for weeks and she started this and cannot believe how well it has worked. Basically it is alternating days of carbs and no carbs but apparently it kicks your system into gear. I'm starting it this week!

[destynee1 417]

there is a great thread on carb cycling here by a woman whose status updates I follow (she's lost well over 100 lbs now). She said her scale stuck for weeks and she started this and cannot believe how well it has worked. Basically it is alternating days of carbs and no carbs but apparently it kicks your system into gear. I'm starting it this week!

Corona.. Thanks so much for all the great info you find and share!! who are you following with the carb cycling because I am stuck and I think that is why! I want to try this

I got banded oct 22nd. lost 28lbs altogether with pre and post op. I have been stuck who a whole week now, ever since I started mushies. Well, I kinda skipped mushies, was on it for like a day... and went to soft foods. I had my post op 1st appt on weds and she said that was fine and to keep doing what I'm doing. I have my first fill in my no filled band on Nov 28th! can't wait because I am hungry every couple hours also! I started to walk a few days ago.. about a mile a day. a little more, and I start dance central and zumba today! lol.

Corona I am totally adding you.. you are a info machine! lol. <3

[corona518 87]

Corona.. Thanks so much for all the great info you find and share!! who are you following with the carb cycling because I am stuck and I think that is why! I want to try this <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I got banded oct 22nd. lost 28lbs altogether with pre and post op. I have been stuck who a whole week now' date=' ever since I started mushies. Well, I kinda skipped mushies, was on it for like a day... and went to soft foods. I had my post op 1st appt on weds and she said that was fine and to keep doing what I'm doing. I have my first fill in my no filled band on Nov 28th! can't wait because I am hungry every couple hours also! I started to walk a few days ago.. about a mile a day. a little more, and I start dance central and zumba today! lol.

Corona I am totally adding you.. you are a info machine! lol. <3[/quote']

Her LBT name is Mis73. She is so inspirational to me!

Glad to be of help. I have a really awesome doctor and weight counsellor who answer every question I have so I'm glad to share the info. I also am a bit of a nerd and just love to find new ideas so I read an research what other people are doing. Here's hoping we are all a big success and I know that having everyone on here to talk with is a big help!

Good luck with the exercise. I have been doing the elliptical for 30 mins 5 days a week since the week after my surgery and although the scale numbers aren't huge, I put on a pair of jeans today that used to be skin tight and they have so much room I needed a belt! Exercise is the key and I have so much energy now that I'm not eating so much...it's crazy. The band isn't a cure but it sure is my miracle. So glad that I did it!

[Maddysgram 6,159]

Her LBT name is Mis73. She is so inspirational to me!

Glad to be of help. I have a really awesome doctor and weight counsellor who answer every question I have so I'm glad to share the info. I also am a bit of a nerd and just love to find new ideas so I read an research what other people are doing. Here's hoping we are all a big success and I know that having everyone on here to talk with is a big help!

Good luck with the exercise. I have been doing the elliptical for 30 mins 5 days a week since the week after my surgery and although the scale numbers aren't huge' date=' I put on a pair of jeans today that used to be skin tight and they have so much room I needed a belt! Exercise is the key and I have so much energy now that I'm not eating so much...it's crazy. The band isn't a cure but it sure is my miracle. So glad that I did it![/quote']

You'll find Missy's link under

food and nutrition

Carb cycling

[Jlynn217 54]

Gee Jlynn217' date=' you are going like a Boeing! Well done girlfriend, keep it up!!! My surgery was two and a half weeks ago, and I have lost only 20 lbs! What's your secret?[/quote']

I try to keep moving and when I get an urge to eat something not lifestyle friendly I drink Water. Lol

[Jlynn217 54]

I am two weeks post op and the scale has stopped moving:( I am only eating 900 calories a day and I just started walking again on the treadmill a couple of days ago. Did anyone else stop losing and then have it start again. It is discouraging when I feel like I am trying so hard and not seeing the payoff. I am still down 22 pounds which is great but ready to see more:)

At two weeks post op for me I was hanging in the balance and a couple days the scale even went up a couple lbs. I did try to limit my carbs and up my walking and it starting going back down again.

[Fallbride 35]

Hello everyone,

I was banded on 10/12 and I am down 66 pounds so far. 20 were on my own between my first visit with the surgeon in July to the beginning of the pre-surg diet and 25 were from the pre-surg diet so I'm down 21lbs in the month since my surgery.

Feeling terrific and was given permission to start exercising and swimming. Normally I'd have my first fill after 6 weeks but it falls on Thanksgiving. The surg said I could have it one week early. So happy about this since I am really starving each day but sticking to my soft food diet. Even did well with no power for 8 days due to Hurricane Sandy. Power's back and I'm feeling great!

I did have my first "got stuck feeling" this morning. I was eating scrambled eggs and working on the computer. I was not paying attention to how fast I was eating and all of a sudden I got this tight feeling in my chest.. not fun! Not eager for that to happen again so I know I need to be more careful.

[mrscontarino 11]

Ok, so now I am getting frustrated....maybe I shouldn't get on the scale, but I am only down 11 pounds since my 10/18/12 surgery! I can tell I am losing inches, but I want to see the scale move! Is it because I am not eating enough? Drinking enough? Surgeon is happy with everything, but I just thought I would be further along...

[bandedsandi 29]

You have to drink a LOT of water! Remember, urinating is one of only three ways your body can expell the fat... So the more you drink Water, the quicker the scale will start moving! All the best!

[destynee1 417]

You have to drink a LOT of water! Remember, urinating is one of only three ways your body can expell the fat... So the more you drink Water, the quicker the scale will start moving! All the best!

thanks for that.. I did not know!! i haven't been drinking nearly as much as I should.. but have been good with eating .. I better start drinking a lot more!

[A. Monique SS 0]

I was banded on 10/24/12. Scarring is minimal now except for my bigger incision (still a little swollen) Not sure if thats my port or not, but its in my upper stomach are a little under my bra... Good luck to every one my first fill is 11/27

[FatGirlFitGirl 179]

My first fill is the day before yours! Good Luck

[FatGirlFitGirl 179]

Well, I went and signed up for my Gym Membership today. Only going to cost me $31.00/Month with my Law Enforcement Discount About to get my sexy on! Lol

[corona518 87]

First fill hit the exact right spot! Hungry every 3.5-4hours after a cup of food. Best feeling...well next to having put on jeans that used to be skin tight and having to put on a belt!

[andrealdaz 2]

Hi Everyone!

Really glad I found this! I just got banded on the 13th of October and I'm still in my liquid diet phase. Not restricted to clear liquids' date=' just creamed Soups, smoothies and Protein Shakes. I"m STARVING but feeling really lucky I don't have pain and am not even on Tylenol and have been back at work since 2 days after surgery. I can't wait to move to mushy food - i"m sure i'll be sick of that diet by the end too, but seriously...my stomach needs something it can grab on to!

Anyone else having itchy incision sites?[/quote']

Hello, How many pounds ave you lost so far?