I'm 20 and just got the band!

[Erin O'Donnell 61]

It seems like that's a common trend. Losing about 25 lbs then a small plateau until the next fill. Do you work out? How strict is your diet? Sorry... Lots of questions <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I think it's common because people are still learning how to use the band..I didn't follow the 'rules' when I was plateauing. I wasn't exercising and I wasn't eating right. But it didn't help that I didn't have restriction. Now that I have restriction I have a new sense of motivation. I do work out at the gym. I do the elliptical for an hour. 30 minutes in the beginning and then 30 minutes at the end. In between I do weights. I usually switch which muscle group I work every day. And my diet isn't super strict. I eat the typical 'healthy' foods. For me i focus on limiting how much junk food I eat. I only eat enough to satisfy me. And only when I'm actually hungry. Now, I've just started this new kind of eating/work out lifestyle in the new year. So I may have to switch some things up but so far that's what I try to do. hope this helps. I'm not really that far along in this journey so I'm not an expert or anything but feel free to ask me anything lol

[Sheylbe 1]

I think it's common because people are still learning how to use the band..I didn't follow the 'rules' when I was plateauing. I wasn't exercising and I wasn't eating right. But it didn't help that I didn't have restriction. Now that I have restriction I have a new sense of motivation. I do work out at the gym. I do the elliptical for an hour. 30 minutes in the beginning and then 30 minutes at the end. In between I do weights. I usually switch which muscle group I work every day. And my diet isn't super strict. I eat the typical 'healthy' foods. For me i focus on limiting how much junk food I eat. I only eat enough to satisfy me. And only when I'm actually hungry. Now' date=' I've just started this new kind of eating/work out lifestyle in the new year. So I may have to switch some things up but so far that's what I try to do. hope this helps. I'm not really that far along in this journey so I'm not an expert or anything but feel free to ask me anything lol[/quote']

No that all totally helps! You're further than me so anything helps I have one more question.. What about your first month. What other kinda stuff did you eat while on the '' healing diet "

[sHeLLaBee 130]

Thanks ladies! I am on day 8 and I feel great! How long have you both had the band? I'm trying to figure this website out.. at first I only had it on my phone so now I actually have a picture:)

I have had then band since 10/07/11, about 15 months. I love it!

[dee1130 19]

WOOOOOT WOOOOT! Congrats on getting it girl! I turned 20 this past November and was banded in dec 12'. We have to stay motivated so we can be fit, healthy, a overall smokin for our 21st! (:

[Erin O'Donnell 61]

No that all totally helps! You're further than me so anything helps <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I have one more question.. What about your first month. What other kinda stuff did you eat while on the '' healing diet "

I ate a lot of Soup. I got a ton of different ones to try because I know Soup is easy to get down if solids weren't going down as well. I also made a lot of smoothies with Greek yogurt and fruit. Then when I was feeling like I could handle more solid foods I just started eating salad and eggs (which I've heard is hard for some people to eat..but it wasn't a problem for me) umm...low fat cheese sticks. Also, since I'm in college and the microwave is my best friend, I would buy some frozen dinners from lean cuisine or healthy choice. But yeah, while I was healing I ate mainly soup and smoothies and things that were easy to chew up...but it didn't take too long before I started incorporating more solid food.

[Sheylbe 1]

I feel like I'm afraid to go out because food is everywhere and that's all I ever did. I'm seriously learning that I need a past time. Lol what did you all do for fun?

[supernurseD 5]

Hello ladies! I am 25, had the band with plication down about 6 months ago and I feel great!!! I'm down 56 lbs without much exercise due to back/ knee issues which have been preventing me from exercising for a long time. But I am slowly getting my cardio in :-). I can't tell you how much my life has changed! hope everyone is doing well!

Dana

[alex77709 29]

Hey guys I just wanted to get together with more people my age that got the band. Thanks <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

Hey!! I'm 22, and I got banded in Aug 29th 2012. I've lost 58 lbs so far! Down from 236 to 178. I love everything about it so far!!! Good luck and id be happy to answer any questions that I can

[supernurseD 5]

Hey!! I'm 22' date=' and I got banded in Aug 29th 2012. I've lost 58 lbs so far! Down from 236 to 178. I love everything about it so far!!! Good luck and id be happy to answer any questions that I can [/quote']

Congrats Alex!!

[daisychains7 427]

Hey girl! Welcome!

I was banded at 22 (I am 23 now). Best decision I ever made. Down over 145lbs, but more importantly, learning to love myself and live a healthy balanced lifestyle. Feel free to message me any time.

[Sheylbe 1]

Awesome!! Thank you soooo much ladies! Im going on week 3. I feel great!! Im down 13 lbs. since the surgery but my dr said that i would probably gain a little before i get my first fill. Did any of you encounter that?

[supernurseD 5]

Awesome!! Thank you soooo much ladies! Im going on week 3. I feel great!! Im down 13 lbs. since the surgery but my dr said that i would probably gain a little before i get my first fill. Did any of you encounter that?

I did not experience that but congrats on the 13 lbs!!! Are you on softs yet? Every person I have talked to has been told a different regimen for the post op diet plan.

Dana

[Sheylbe 1]

I did not experience that but congrats on the 13 lbs!!! Are you on softs yet? Every person I have talked to has been told a different regimen for the post op diet plan.

Dana

I am on softs for 9 more days, then I resume normal foods.

[supernurseD 5]

I am on softs for 9 more days' date=' then I resume normal foods.[/quote']

how are you doing with the softs? I was going crazy by week 3 post op. It was very emotional for me.

[Sheylbe 1]

how are you doing with the softs? I was going crazy by week 3 post op. It was very emotional for me.

I'm doing really well! It hasn't really been that bad at all.