February 2007 bandsters!

[louise162 0]

I'm feeling fed up as I'm up 4.5lbs this week despite sticking to 1000 calories all week. I know it's Fluid but it's really frustrating.

[Zannie 6]

Frustrated here, too...

Before our local support group last night, I weighed in on my clinic’s scale (in the same clothes, at the same time of day as usual). While I have thankfully NOT gained, I’ve only lost a pound. Having 200 pounds to loose, I’m supposed to be hitting 2 pounds a week the 1st year -- not half of that! It’s been exactly 2 weeks since my 1st fill. Last week I lost 3.5 on the same scale (after stalling for a week prior to that!), but the effectiveness of the fill seems to have “worn off” now or something. I don’t know... :straight

One pound would be great bandless, but it seems such an underachievement after going to these lengths!!!

(Something’s wrong with my ticker - can’t update it. Down 32.5 pounds as of Thursday - 9 weeks out!)

[lrw26 0]

Don't be discouraged Zannie.. All the doctors say that we should lose between 1 nd 2 lbs a week, it is not an overnight cure, the weight comes off like in a regular diet, difference is it will stay off!!! Right?

I am also self pay like I see you are and yes I am going to get my money's worth, cannot fail, paid 500 more than you but it all includes everything for a year which is good as I think the aftercare is soo important.

Please don't feel bad, there are people who are not losing at all, just at standstill so as long as it is going in the right direction everything is fine. With the bypass surgery they lose the weight very fast but sometimes I don't think they look so healthy. Also when you lose a bit more slowly I think it gives the skin a chance to adjust so it doesn't get extra loose..

[babygrl1234 6]

I seriously go from losing 1 pound a week for a couple weeks then dropping 4 in a week. I know how frustrating it is to only lose that one pound, especially when you are so close to going into a new set of numbers. I did it when I hit 250 and hovered there for awhile before going to 249 and I did it again at 240 until I got to 239. It sucks. How is your protien intake? I have found that when I am not as careful about that as I should be I lose much slower. Hopefully it won't be a problem now since I just got some chocolate Matrix and for a protien shake it tastes really really good.

[teacher 1]

Sounds like we February people are all in the same boat. It is very frustrating to be losing so slowly after all we've gone through. I naively thought I'd be skinny by the summer. Now, I see that I am losing slowly and eating so much less and healthier than before, but I just thought I'd lose quicker than this. I've gone down a size, but when you are already a 4x....what's a 3x???

Not giving up...........just a little sad.

[teacher 1]

p.s. skinny to me would be under 200.

[Ravenheart 0]

I had my surgery done on feb. 10th, and i'm happy to say I am down 56 pounds...can't wait to reach the end!!!!

[Zannie 6]

I had my surgery done on feb. 10th, and i'm happy to say I am down 56 pounds...can't wait to reach the end!!!!

:wow2: You're doing wonderfully!! You've plenty to be proud of -- 10 more pounds & you'll be 1/2 way to goal!

That's awesome progress, Ravenheart!:cheer2:

If you don't mind my asking, did you do a pre-op diet or loose it all post-op? I didn't have a pre-op diet & wonder if (& how much) that jump start helps in loosing post-op...? Just curious.

Great job!

[Zannie 6]

p.s. skinny to me would be under 200.

Skinny to me would be any size that doesn't have a "W" next to it. :laugh

(And my real goal is to wear jeans 1 size smaller than my husband! :kiss)

[Sugarbear 2]

Ravenheart. OMGosh!!!!! That is a huge weight loss. Hurray for you! I know you must be ecstatic!!! I haven't posted here in a long time. I am actually a March Bandster but lurked around her a lot before surgery. Just thought I would come back and see how everyone is doing. Sounds like you got it goin on!! Wish I could say the same. Good luck and congrats.

[teacher 1]

This is our group. Everyone please let us know how you are doing!!!

b_Russell 02/01

CadillacDave - 02/01

TresChic -02/01

tilde30 02/02

Dori – 02/02

Schindog18(Greg) - 02/02

Susannah - 02/02

Cindibear1 – 02/02<O:p</O:p

Wanna be thin – 02/02 (tip: don't wear a nice shirt)

BoomerSoonerz & Wife - 02/02

TravelGirl - 02/05

Staceyrtl - 02/05<O:p</O:p

Ready_to_Lose - 02/05

Twinskd - 02/05

KatyClaire (Eva) - 02/06

Mom2miracleprin - 02/06

Babygrl1234 - 02/06

Mel07 - 02/06

Megret - 02/06

garreau_gal (Dawn) - 02/07

DmMedina - 02/07

MarshallMG - 02/07

Marissa424 - 02/07 (our thread youngun at 21!)

ukangel - 02-07

LapBandNC - 02/07

Lapband4menow - 02/08

Riley - 02/08

NurseCEO - 02/09

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[babygrl1234 6]

SO today is my birthday and I figured I was going to splurge a little bit since we were going out. Yeah I definitly brought home way more of my meal than I ate.

[Zannie 6]

SO today is my birthday and I figured I was going to splurge a little bit since we were going out. Yeah I definitly brought home way more of my meal than I ate.

:happybday2:

Hope your birthday wishes come true!

So :hungry:, what did you choose to splurge on?

[teacher 1]

:happybday: :happybday: Happy Birthday Babygrl1234!!!!

[mcwms 0]

Howdy! I just thought I would check in also. I was banded on February 23rd and have lost around 30 pounds so far and have about 30-35 more to go. I have dropped a couple of clothes sizes. I was filled with 4cc during surgery and have had one more fill bringing me to a total of 5cc filled. I feel like I don't have much restriction left and can't wait to get my next fill on May 14th. I have been a little frustrated the last week or so and have allowed myself to slip back to poor eating habits- eating stuff that I have no business eating! I am eating tuna now and plan to get my eating back on track this week. I am also planning to begin exercising this week and I know that will help also. I am very pleased with the band so far- I know if I do my part and follow the rules that the weight will come off. Hang in there, Y'all- we can do this!

Mary