May 2007 Banders

[jsrico 1]

Annielkd,

Thanks for the encouragement! I guess I am having one of those moments of weakness. I have done so many diets and stuff to loose weight...and I get to this point and I just break down my confidence!!!! I hate that! I am gonna think positive! Thanks

Sandra

[ragdollx19 1]

Annielkd,

Thanks for the encouragement! I guess I am having one of those moments of weakness. I have done so many diets and stuff to loose weight...and I get to this point and I just break down my confidence!!!! I hate that! I am gonna think positive! Thanks

Sandra

Hang in there I know how you feel. Until this morning my scale hadnt moved in almost a week. I know I am eating what I am supposed to and being as active as I am ready to be so I know it WILL happen. This is not just some fad diet you signed up for this time stick with it and you will see results. Do MORE than just eat right and you will see even better results. As someone else also said your weight will change daily weekly ect.

[crabcake 0]

Well I am a little frustrated today.....The scale has not moved since last week.....but now it is moving in the wrong direction. I gained a pound...I am still doing mushies. I am having about 800 to 900 calories a day. My Water intake is good....I cant seem to hit 64 oz. but I get real close...like yesterday I had 60 oz. I have not started walking or exersizing yet...but I would think that going from probably eating over 2000 calories a day or more to less than 1000 calories something would happen. I am starting to feel like this is not going to work for me.

I know how you feel. I've probably been on every known diet (or at least own the book!) there is. But you're working with your band now, so it's bound to work.

My suggestion is for you to stay off those scales!!! It's only been 2 weeks since you're surgery and you're body is still healing. I'm not going to worry about it until after my first fill (next week - yeah!). I mean I'm trying to eat better and I have been weighing myself, but my doctor told me the real weight loss won't start until you hit your 'sweet spot', usually after your 3rd fill. So cut yourself some slack! You're doing really well.

p.s., I had the same thing happen to me last week, there was about 4 pounds that kept moving back and forth on my scales. Like I said...don't worry!

[cindyluhu 0]

Well I am a little frustrated today.....The scale has not moved since last week.....but now it is moving in the wrong direction. I gained a pound...I am still doing mushies. I am having about 800 to 900 calories a day. My Water intake is good....I cant seem to hit 64 oz. but I get real close...like yesterday I had 60 oz. I have not started walking or exersizing yet...but I would think that going from probably eating over 2000 calories a day or more to less than 1000 calories something would happen. I am starting to feel like this is not going to work for me.

Dr. Hadar Spivak

Houston, Texas

Banded 5/22/2007

Highest weight 255

Surgery weight 242

current weight 229

goal weight 175

I know it's hard, but try not to get discouraged. Look how great you've already done! I know how you feel, though. This past week mine has fluctuated between 5 pounds. 5 crept up, 5 came off, 2 on 3 off. But part of it is that I weigh myself every day, sometimes twice (once morning, once night). Bad habit. I will be stopping it. But like was just said by muscle, pms, water, weather, all can affect our daily weight. Don't forget, we are adding stuff to our diets during some points. All will affect our weight till our bodies adjust.

I think you are doing just great. Keep it up.

Cindy

[samiam 0]

:help: My band-buddy (mommytokk) and I are both due for our first fill tomorrow with Dr. Spivak - very excited!

For those of you who have received your first fill...I have a question for you! Is there any advice you can give regarding the "belly status" prior to getting your first fill (or any fill)? Should you be NPO...Fluids only...Normal intake...on the the day you are to receive the fill? I don't recall reading anything where it may make a difference.

Anyone?

Thanks! Stacey

[ginger205 0]

I am just curious, when are you all getting your first fills? I can't get mine until June 18th, which will be 6 weeks from my surgery. I need one now!!! Let me know what your doctor is saying!

[Melissa S 1]

I am just curious, when are you all getting your first fills? I can't get mine until June 18th, which will be 6 weeks from my surgery. I need one now!!! Let me know what your doctor is saying!

I'm scheduled 6/29...also 6 weeks from surgery

[kadrianmatthews 0]

I had my first visit with the Doctor since surgery and I am down 39lbs since MAy 2 2007. I did'nt get a fill I'm defiently going to wait until I stop losing wieght to get one. I really hope that doesn't happen. I'm going to work really hard to see If I can lose the bulk of my wieght Without A Fill.

Wish Me Good Blessings:)

[samiam 0]

Dr. Spivak wants to see you 4 weeks post-op for the first visit. My guess is that if he determines you are not ready for the fill, you come back later.

All I know is that I am ready for a big fill!! I could eat a horse!

[METALBAND 0]

I had my first visit with the Doctor since surgery and I am down 39lbs since MAy 2 2007. I did'nt get a fill I'm defiently going to wait until I stop losing wieght to get one. I really hope that doesn't happen. I'm going to work really hard to see If I can lose the bulk of my wieght Without A Fill.

Wish Me Good Blessings:)

Wow!!!39lbs congratulations!!! I have not even gotten to the mushie stage so I do not want to think about a fill yet. I have my first post op tomorrow.

What are you doing for exercise???

Maureen

[Melissa S 1]

Maureen...

I'm riding my stationary bike everyday... about 25-35 min. I also stay active during the day... housework, shopping (even if its just to get out and walk the mall). I think next week I'm going back to the gym and may join a Water aerobics class.

[SElaine 3]

METALBAND,

Are you still on liquids? You poor thing! How long does your doc have you on liquids?

[SElaine 3]

I am down 39lbs

WOW! Congrats!

[Maya1983 0]

Hello,

Today I got my first fill, I found out that I have a 10cc band and he filled it to 5.8cc. Do you think that is too much for a fist fill??? I have a friend who had it done 2yrs ago and she can not believe how tight he made it. I am thinking that maybe things changed since she had hers. What do you think??? It a little sore in my chest but its not too bad. Please let me know what you think. THANKS A MILLION

[kadrianmatthews 0]

Wow!!!39lbs congratulations!!! I have not even gotten to the mushie stage so I do not want to think about a fill yet. I have my first post op tomorrow.

What are you doing for exercise???

Maureen

THANKS!! I usually walk 3 times a week. I keep up with all my progress on fitday.com. Two of those three days I go to the gym and sit in the suana for 30 minutes it really really helps.