JULY 2013 BAND BUDDIES

[Zingythingy 210]

Hello there all you fabulous July bandsters. I've not checked in for a while. I've been furiously exercising for my FTT. I had it last Monday the 15th of September. It's very uncomfortable but not too much pain. I still have drains in which are very sore but apart from that after 8 days feeling tired but delighted. Had 3.6kg of skin removed. Had my band deflated from 11cc down to 2cc for surgery. It still swelled so much for 2 days I couldn't drink. My skin was very stretch marked so I wasn't expecting miracles but my new tummy is looking amazing. Being checked tomorrow I'll keep you posted on progress. . It does/did take more out of me than I expected and I'm really physically fit. Now fitting UK size 12. US size 8. From size UK 34 or US 28... I love my band

[Zingythingy 210]

Hello july bandsters. I was banded July 3rd 13. Did extremely well lost 170 lbs and had a Tummy Tuck in September. Since then things have really gone down hill. I had my band fully deflated as I was having full TT. Vertical as well as horizontal incisions. They re inflated it at 6 wks post TT. But it was agony. My port was practically bursting through horrible painful scars. So I had it deflated some. Which helped but I became starving depressed and gained 21 more lbs. my new tummy is saggy again and I know I'm eating horribly. But can't focus long enough to start to lose again. Any help ideas I'd be so grateful. I'm really unhappy. :-((

[GeorgeSeifert 49]

Hello july bandsters. I was banded July 3rd 13. Did extremely well lost 170 lbs and had a Tummy Tuck in September. Since then things have really gone down hill. I had my band fully deflated as I was having full TT. Vertical as well as horizontal incisions. They re inflated it at 6 wks post TT. But it was agony. My port was practically bursting through horrible painful scars. So I had it deflated some. Which helped but I became starving depressed and gained 21 more lbs. my new tummy is saggy again and I know I'm eating horribly. But can't focus long enough to start to lose again. Any help ideas I'd be so grateful. I'm really unhappy. :-((

So how goes it? We haven't heard from you in quite some time.

[Lorettanjgal 19]

Loss 70 lbs....up 20 lbs...out of control AGAIN

[GeorgeSeifert 49]

This thread used to be on fire! What happened? Tell your story. Drop a line or 2. Never know what might help others. Some of you seemed to have fallen off the face of the earth.

[Lorettanjgal 19]

I'm game! George has motivated me to get back on track. Thank you, George.

[MammaJamma42 106]

I'm still here! I'm down about 85 pounds - been stuck here for several months now, but I'm ready to get going down again! Need to up my activity level, I think, as most days I don't get too many calories. I had a fill about a month ago, and it's still pretty tight, so I mostly only eat Soup. I'd love to hear from @Zingythingy. I've been worried about her ever since her last post. How's everybody else doing?

[MammaJamma42 106]

You can do it! Let's motivate each other again!

Loss 70 lbs....up 20 lbs...out of control AGAIN

[Zingythingy 210]

Can't message properly now but I will Asa I get proper chance. Doing ok now. Heavier than I'd like but dealing with it. Xx thanks mammajamma

[MammaJamma42 106]

Good to hear from you, @@Zingythingy! Just check in whenever you can.

[Lorettanjgal 19]

Has this ever happened to anyone? After eating too much Fiber, a uncomfortable bloating occurs with a pounding heartbeat and feeling faint. It passes after gas passes. It happened twice in 1 1/2 years.

[GeorgeSeifert 49]

It sometimes happens but I'm not sure it was fiber induced but expelling surely helps. Lol

[Lorettanjgal 19]

Thanks George. Always nice to hear that ur not imaging this stuff. I'm happy to say that since I posted that I lost my willpower and gained 20 lbs, I'm down 5 lbs.

[GeorgeSeifert 49]

That's great news. I wish you all the best. Just remember, the decision we make today shows on our body tomorrow...

[Jordyboo 0]

I found an awesome site with post op compression garments. I did feel a lot of pressure which was good. I had to return my garment because I didn't realize they ran small but the quality was so good i exchanged it for another one. I found it on Paintmesexy.com & I think they are having a sale now for cyber Monday. Do you guys recommend me getting a workout waist cincher/ trainer? I attached a picture of the one I got below.