5 1/2 Months Banded

[shaki4 7]

Im 66 lbs down i went from 326 to 260 I only have 3 1/2 ccs in my band i was very sensitive to my band so it didnt take much i had 2 the first time and 1 1/2 the second time I feel that its time for another fill now and i think maybe 2 1/2 because after my second fill i was still real hungry and i can eat more

[Bandista 7,466]

Wow, you look GREAT! Congratulations on getting to this place. And on being tuned into your body so you recognize needing another fill, etc. I'm just at the beginning of that and it feels a little tricky to determine.

On the 66 pounds, some one posted a list of what things weigh a while back and somehow I latched on to a cinder block weighs 33 pounds. So you've lost two cinder blocks -- imagine the relief of not carrying those around anymore! Best wishes and thanks for the inspiration this morning.

[NewMeDebbie 196]

Congratulations!! I can't wait till I start seeing significant weight loss... I go in for my 3rd fill on Thursday, I currently have 5 cc's in my band but still get hungry between meals...

You look amazing!

[shaki4 7]

Thank you so much I really am so happ i thought i would never lose weight but it does really work and i cant wait to lose the rest

[ashleylaray08 37]

Congrats u look great!!!! I had surgery 8/26/13 and I now have 7cc's in my band and am down 58 pounds I'm loving the banded life

[NewMeDebbie 196]

Can you guys give some encouragement? I'm only 11 weeks out and down 14 lbs...I was 16 lbs but gained. Now I'm trying to lose it again but I still feel like I'm fighting a diet! When did you start seeing the weight come off and what changed? What did you do differently? anything?

[JOANNE M HOLL 388]

New Deb,

You are at a point where it is very important to eat slowly. . . . . chew every bite and really listen to your body (or I should say your band). . . . . . . .I can really relate to what you are saying. . . . . . . . it will only be a few days. . . . eat only what you know your body really needs. . . . . . .not just what you really like. . . . . . . cut the quantity so your new pouch doesn't stay stretched. . . . . . . . and tough it out. . . . . . . this hunger feel will pass and you will be in glory land.

With the holiday food. . . . . I intend to only eat 1/2 of anything I take. . . . . . don't know what I'll do with the other half . . . maybe take some zip-loc baggies along and place the other half it in the refrigerator for take-out. Ha! (I will be eating at my son & daughter's homes so I can take that home for future meals at home. . . . . . or I can feed my neighbor's big dog.)

Merry Christmas & a Happy Healthy New Year

Edited December 22, 2013 by JOANNE M HOLL