December Bandwagon Supporters

[SkinnyCubanChick 150]

Does anyone have a hard time "eating" in the am? I have a hard time getting my shakes down. From nausea to pain' date=' it seems like it's better to wait a couple hours.[/quote']

My band is tighter early in the am. Try having coffee or tea first since warm liquids help and then breakfast!

[DebbieC1970 58]

Good idea, I'll try that.

[VictoriousPassion 64]

Checking to see how everyone is coming along. I hope everyone is doing well!

Current pre-op wt 344 down 324

[Jewelsm1127 351]

So far so good. I'm going totally low carb and high Protein with eating. Atkins style so to speak. I'll be 4 weeks post op this Friday. Since I started eating soft foods this week like chicken and fish my weight loss seems to have jump started again. Although I'm still only eating a couple of tablespoons in the morning and about 4 ounces of protein for lunch and dinner. No hunger in between meals and I'm not up to one cup yet. So far 31 lbs lost from pre-op to now. How about everyone else?

[kazjim98 618]

So far so good. I'm going totally low carb and high Protein with eating. Atkins style so to speak. I'll be 4 weeks post op this Friday. Since I started eating soft foods this week like chicken and fish my weight loss seems to have jump started again. Although I'm still only eating a couple of tablespoons in the morning and about 4 ounces of Protein for lunch and dinner. No hunger in between meals and I'm not up to one cup yet. So far 31 lbs lost from pre-op to now. How about everyone else?

I didn't do a pre op diet but 23 lbs lost since surgery day...calories still hovering around 700 a day and not really any hunger to speak of. I see my doc next Wednesday and we will discuss fills then.. Hope all December guys and gals (and everyone else too) are doing great

[FutureMrsH 86]

Banded 12/20 down 21 since surgery for a total of 35. Great NSV yesterday, a Co-worker who doesn't know about my banding came up to me and said "I noticed you've done a great job sticking to your diet and have a lot of determination to do it over the holidays. Is there any advice you can give me a really need to loose weight too." It was such a confidence boost and I told her id be happy to help her and be a motivator to/for her. Hope all of you are doing just as well. Saw this pic and thought I should share. Happy Thursday to all

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[Banjo257 920]

Congrats Future, that is a great compliment. and way to go on the weight loss.

I am down 25lbs total, only 10 down since surgery.

But it hasn't been a month yet so I am not getting bummed yet on slow loss.

I think I am getting a fill on month appt. 1/17.

[highness38 8]

Future MrsH that comic was funny as heck.....sometimes i do feel like that. On other news I hit a total of 50 lbs today. Since going to Dr. Only down 7 since banding on 12-4. I dont go for a fill till 1-21. i am hungry pretty often I think. Any thoughts? Hope everyone is doing by now.....

[FutureMrsH 86]

Congrats Future' date=' that is a great compliment. and way to go on the weight loss.

I am down 25lbs total, only 10 down since surgery.

But it hasn't been a month yet so I am not getting bummed yet on slow loss.

I think I am getting a fill on month appt. 1/17.[/quote']

Thank you!! A loss is a loss. I still feel abit swollen in the tummy so I don't see much if a change other than the scale. Hope it doesn't stop me from getting the ok tob work out. I get a fill thec same day and im so nervous. My large incision is still healing though I feel it should new looking a bit better than it is. Hope full does stop from getting a fill

[MsRhonda 123]

Banded 12/20 down 21 since surgery for a total of 35. Great NSV yesterday' date=' a Co-worker who doesn't know about my banding came up to me and said "I noticed you've done a great job sticking to your diet and have a lot of determination to do it over the holidays. Is there any advice you can give me a really need to loose weight too." It was such a confidence boost and I told her id be happy to help her and be a motivator to/for her. Hope all of you are doing just as well. Saw this pic and thought I should share. Happy Thursday to all

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I had to steal ur pic too funny but cute and serious

IM MY OWN MOTIVATION

[SkinnyCubanChick 150]

Future MrsH that comic was funny as heck.....sometimes i do feel like that. On other news I hit a total of 50 lbs today. Since going to Dr. Only down 7 since banding on 12-4. I dont go for a fill till 1-21. i am hungry pretty often I think. Any thoughts? Hope everyone is doing by now.....

What's your daily caloric intake?

[PhatKat1127 55]

Haven't had my 1st fill yet and I'm down 20 lbs in one month buy I am not losing..it s been a few days...totally bummed out. The 16th I am hoping for my first fill. I didn't spend 4k for 20 lbs loss... Jk...I'm am keeping in mind its a tool but I still haven't been able to handle solids just yet either

[mike65 47]

Don't feel bummed. I was banded a month ago today. I'm only down 10. But....I feel great.

Keep up the good work and this will work. We didn't gain this weight overnight.

I just keep reminding myself that I gained this 1 donut at a time, then 2 donuts, then 3, 4,......etc.

Now, I drive past the donut shop and wave at the cute Vietnamese girl at the counter. While she is sad that she hasn't seen my ugly mug in a long time, I would go into acute sugar shock if I ate one now.

[PhatKat1127 55]

Still have trouble swallowing and feel like I'm choking I'm soo scared to over eat. I know I'm not the same...just was hoping I would see more improvement by now...cheers to my First fill request!

[PhatKat1127 55]

Getting my first fill on wed! What does it feel like?