JULY 2013 BAND BUDDIES

[mreusch 30]

My life has changed so much in the last 2 months and I could not be more thankful. I am healthier than I have been in years and I am just beginning. I am active and actually to the point I am starting to crave it. I make better decisions than I have ever in regards to food. This tool hasn't changed my life, it has given me my life back. I have learned discipline and control and on the occasional slip, I refocus, not a week later but the next day. It actually makes me work harder. This is my journey and I am so lucky to have an amazing support system both within this community and by those in my life. I am so excited to see what the next year holds for all of us!

[myshine84 33]

First fill next week I'm not excited about I either. I don't know why.?

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[pampi 36]

Hello everyone I was banded August 16th just started feeling better and started excersizing today

[pampi 36]

First fill next week I'm not excited about I either. I don't know why.?

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I kinda understand you, ive wanted this for years but now that i have it and loosing weight for some reason im not enjoying it, i feel sad most of the time and every time i see the scale going down i honestly dont get happy its like im not seeing anything new,,, i dont understand whats going on

[GeorgeSeifert 49]

I kinda understand you' date=' ive wanted this for years but now that i have it and loosing weight for some reason im not enjoying it, i feel sad most of the time and every time i see the scale going down i honestly dont get happy its like im not seeing anything new,,, i dont understand whats going on[/quote']

Banded July 12 and have had 3 fills since then. Have not lost any weight since coming off the liquid diet. Matter of fact, I've gained a few pounds. I am eating as much as I was before and hungry every 2 hours. I've resigned to the fact that I dropped 4 grand for a trip to Tijuana and didn't get to go to the beach; I had my lapband put in there.

Couple that with excruciating pain every time I stand up, it's hard to be in a good mood most days.

Good luck to you. I hope you find peace and happiness. Hey, maybe your just going through the stages of loss! Ha, I kill me!

[n2win 123]

Wow... 3 fills!

I was banded July 17 and go in Monday (sept 9th) for my 2nd fill.

No saline was added during surgery & 1st fill was 3 cc (11cc band).

I have to constantly measure my portions and feel ZERO help from the band. Hit a plateau and would lose & gain the same 5 pounds. Recently increased walking to 30 mins twice a day (7d/wk), reduced carbs & FINALLY have had a wt loss!

Down: 44 lbs heaviest & 33 lbs post-op

THIS IS NOT THE EASY WAY OUT!!!!

[n2win 123]

Oh and always eat with baby spoons/forks and my portion sizes are 1/2 cup total... ocas splurge is 1 cup!

This is HARD work but I keep telling myself it will only get easier the closer I get to the green zone.

[pampi 36]

Banded July 12 and have had 3 fills since then. Have not lost any weight since coming off the liquid diet. Matter of fact' date=' I've gained a few pounds. I am eating as much as I was before and hungry every 2 hours. I've resigned to the fact that I dropped 4 grand for a trip to Tijuana and didn't get to go to the beach; I had my lapband put in there.

Couple that with excruciating pain every time I stand up, it's hard to be in a good mood most days.

Good luck to you. I hope you find peace and happiness. Hey, maybe your just going through the stages of loss! Ha, I kill me![/quote']

I was banded in monterrey and i lost 16 pounds the first 2 weeks but today i weighed myself and i had gained 2 pounds so i kinda got worried i dont understand i hardly havent eaten anything but vegetables and liquid... Have you talked to anyone about your pain? I get pain every now and then but its very little im 99% pain free so i dont think the pain your describing is normal, also have you thought about another fill? Maybe thats what you need to control the hunger and keep loosing weight

[GeorgeSeifert 49]

I was banded in monterrey and i lost 16 pounds the first 2 weeks but today i weighed myself and i had gained 2 pounds so i kinda got worried i dont understand i hardly havent eaten anything but vegetables and liquid... Have you talked to anyone about your pain? I get pain every now and then but its very little im 99% pain free so i dont think the pain your describing is normal' date=' also have you thought about another fill? Maybe thats what you need to control the hunger and keep loosing weight[/quote']

Yes, I have been getting treated for back issues for years. Most recent MRI shows I need surgery. I see the doctor for fills next week. We will see what he has to say. Just keep waiting...which is something I suck at.

[pampi 36]

Yes' date=' I have been getting treated for back issues for years. Most recent MRI shows I need surgery. I see the doctor for fills next week. We will see what he has to say. Just keep waiting...which is something I suck at.[/quote']

I know what you mean i suck at waiting too... And sorry to hear about your back ive heard that back pain can make you miserable ... So is not loosing weight one week normal or are we supposed to loose steadily?

[Ricksgal_96 24]

Banded July 18th... 7 weeks today.

Have been to the doc 2xs declining a fill both times.... I have another appointment in a few weeks and I think I'm starting to think I will ask for it, but a VERY small one. Not having problems with appetite at all still (thank goodness) but I am definitely starting to forget how fast I'm eating... I'm full after just a little bit, but I know I shouldn't be able to eat that fast.... guess it's time to take my timer back out lol... anyone else had that problem??? Meaning appetite control, but eating too fast and not having consequences? I am still losing consistently (2lbs a week).... just curious...

[Stivers4097 9]

I was banded August 27th 2013 but I follow this thread. Love it. Im a week post op and have stalled with weight loss. I am eating like a bird and still staying the same. Ive lost 20 with pre op diet and after. I feel frustrated. But you all make me feel like it is not just me. Is there hope after my first fill?

[Lorettanjgal 19]

Striver..you are healing. Normal to not lose weight right away. Ricksgal...I'm in the same place. Never hungry but eats way too fast and can eat more than a cup full. I'm in control and eating healthy. I'm still losing 1 or 2 lbs a week and haven't had a fill yet. I can't decide whether to get my first fill or not. I am 6 weeks post op.

[Ricksgal_96 24]

Striver..you are healing. Normal to not lose weight right away. Ricksgal...I'm in the same place. Never hungry but eats way too fast and can eat more than a cup full. I'm in control and eating healthy. I'm still losing 1 or 2 lbs a week and haven't had a fill yet. I can't decide whether to get my first fill or not. I am 6 weeks post op.

OH MY GOSH!!! So awesome to know it's NOT just me!

[Ricksgal_96 24]

Striver..you are healing. Normal to not lose weight right away. Ricksgal...I'm in the same place. Never hungry but eats way too fast and can eat more than a cup full. I'm in control and eating healthy. I'm still losing 1 or 2 lbs a week and haven't had a fill yet. I can't decide whether to get my first fill or not. I am 6 weeks post op.

OH MY GOSH!!! So awesome to know it's NOT just me!