October Bandsters- How The Heck Are Ya?

[Ms.Vickie 68]

Just checking on my fellow October Bandster to see how you all are feeling. Has anyone gotten their first fill yet? If so how did it go? What are you eating? Are you loosing any weight yet? Lol

My surgery was October 15, 2013. As for me during the week of surgery I loss 17lbs and when I started eating food again I gained back 7lbs then loss almost 4lbs. So my total weight loss is 14 lbs. I started walking about 2 miles 2-3 days/week. My port area is still a little sore but I can sleep on my left side now & my stomach. I am eating regular foods like fish, shrimp, hamburger, and veggies. I need to eat more fruit and drink more Water. I usually stay full for 3-4 hours before getting hungry. I listen to my band and stop eating when it tells me too. lol Haven't had any issues. I get my first fill Dec 2.

Oh...I've learned to stay my butt off the scale! I may not be loosing a lot of weight but I sure as hell am loosing inches!!! Wooo-Hooo!

[eastindyguy 10]

My wife and I had our surgeries on 10/24 and we're both doing pretty good. I had absolutely no problems with the surgery, and only minor soreness for a couple of days afterwards. My wife still has some soreness on her right side near where the port is located but it's almost back to normal and in a few days should be gone.

We are still on the post-op diet and won't be back on regular food until Sunday (I believe), but we have our first post-op appointment with the surgeon on Monday, and I already know I need a fill as I am typically hungry again in about 2 hours after eating, but my wife is hardly ever hungry.

So far she has lost 10 - 12 pounds, and I have lost around 16-18 (I forgot to take my BP meds the last day we weighed ourselves, so it may be more).

[Ms.Vickie 68]

That is great that the two of you had the same surgery. You too understand each other better than anyone else can. Awww that is soooo cute! I wish my husband could understand what I really go through. But oh well. Lol Good luck to both of you.

[Watchershrink83 61]

Hey, hey, hey! I had my surgery October 11th and so far down 15 pounds. First fill is tomorrow, super excited. I love the compliments of friends and family. Looking forward to the next four weeks.

[halloweengrandma 3]

I was banded on Oct. 16. Everything has been better than perfect. I am down 20 lbs. and my first fill is tomorrow! So very happy with my decision. Clothes are fitting and I feel great.

[lilmissfooz 9]

I was banded on the 19th I was really good with exercising until I got sick (meningitis). I've finally gotten over it but I'm struggling with getting back on the horse exercise wise. I tried getting on the treadmill but could only go for about 15 mins... any advice/inspiration? I don't want to just rely on the smaller portions to lose the weight and I'm a bit scared of gaining as I move onto the solid foods.

[Mel7 47]

I was banded 29 October and I'm down 30 pounds so far. I had my first fill last week. Still hungry, so not in the green zone yet! How is everyone else doing?

[Ms.Vickie 68]

I was banded 29 October and I'm down 30 pounds so far. I had my first fill last week. Still hungry, so not in the green zone yet! How is everyone else doing?

Banded Oct 15, 2013 down 20 lbs in the Green Zone not hungry much. First fill was December 2nd. 5ccs in my size 11 band. I feel great! But not exercising like I should. Eliptical machine is on my Christmas list.

[Ktigger92 30]

Banded 10/17/13 down 26 lbs since surgery 36 lbs since my intial visit. I am going to start doing my measurements soon. When I had lost 18lbs post op my Husband (who has a real critical Photographer eye) told me that I had lost 50lbs. I corrected him twice and he still insisted that I had lost 50 lbs. Life is good. Two weeks ago I got my first fill 4.5 ml in my 10 ml band. Next fill on 1/17/14. Not quiet in the green zone yet. But I am getting my Protein in need to get more H2O and Fiber in though.

[kphoping 47]

Hey there! I was banded on 10/9 and I am down 37 pounds. I received my first fill on 12/13 5cc in a 10cc band. Don't think I am in green zone, still hungry between meals. Would do this all over again. Hope everyone has a great holiday season.

[Ms.Vickie 68]

What are you all eating? I'm down 20lbs since surgery. Any menu tips you want to share.

[kphoping 47]

My typical day consists of drinking all Water. I do not consume liquid calories. I normally eat oatmeal made with skim milk got Breakfast. lunch I normally eat lunch meat wrapped with cheese and I normally eat a sensible dinner. I also eat a lot of salads with some form of Protein on them. I also do not deprive myself of anything I want. I just eat a lot less of it. I hope this helps.

[Mel7 47]

I am struggling to find things I'm interested in eating. Guess that's part of the band's magic!

[Magyk 4]

I started this adventure on October 4. My beginning weight was 310lbs. I am now just shy of being 259 lbs. generally I have not had problems with the band...my brain that is a whole other story. When I am not mindful of eating I eat too quickly for the first two bites, and then my band bites back.

I do not eat any special foods. I pay attention to eating protien first...a lot if time that is all I can eat, 3 oz protien, some veggies. My night time snack has been one slice of bread, Peanut Butter and a bit of jam....and an ice tea...this is the only time I eat and sip a drink....again that is my brain wanting...not my band.

The past couple of weeks I have discovered really good fruitcake is no problem.

My brain, or as I call them, my monkeys in my head continue to lie and try to convince Me that I do not look any different then I did October 4. Such crazy making chatter. I tend not to heed those chattering monkeys. I have thrown out a lot of clothes.

I feel good in my body. I can breathe, without huffing and puffing.

I know I must now give attention to working out.....ok I thought about it....I will think about it more, maybe possibly tomorrow

So here I am, It is Christmas Day 2013. The season has reminded me that light does come. 2014 is already yawning awake. I will reach my goal weight. Rather then a number on a scale I have to trust my body to tell me when I have arrived....ok I need the scale to make sure I am awake and not listening to monkey chatter.

The hardest adaptation is the loss of the ability to binge. I have had some mini binges. Where I could go all night on a binge I can now only binge....very slowly....and limited quantities. I understand now that binging for me was bulimic behavior...only I was a bad bulimic...I didn't throw up. I am also aware now that in my disorder Bullimia's cousin comes around, Anorexia.

sometimes, just sometimes after having gotten stuck....I think restrict food....danger danger. When I fail I forgive myself and I begin again. The band allows me to come back to the start really fast.

Frustrations yes....regrets no

[Mel7 47]

Wow! That's quite a loss. Well done to you!