May 2007 Banders

[mcgreen 0]

Congrats Margaret on your NSV! I can't wait until I can use regular towels

I unfortunately have hit my first plateau. No real weight loss for 2 weeks and actually am up a pound despite almost daily exercise (6/7 days a week) and no days of calories over 1500 (most under 1000). SO FRUSTRATING. Makes me want to say f*** it and go eat french fries and cake.

how long do these plateaus last?? I don't feel like I need a fill- I don't get super hungry between meals.. this just BLOWS.

yea for everyone who is doing so well so far on the challenge!

happy monday!

[DBAGuy 0]

Hi, all - I go for my first fill on Thursday this week. I'll let you know how it goes. For the first time in 10 months, played 18 holes of golf yesterday - was a bit sore from muscles not being accustomed to it, but felt great otherwise...I was a little concerned about port pain and such, but no problems.

[ja9va 0]

You guys are great... I try to keep up with reading all your posts to learn, I am a June bandster! What is a NSV!

Wenjea What a great feeling when you go shopping and go down in sizes. I went shopping at store at the mall this weekend and they had a big sale. I had to get a dress for my son's wedding this Saturday( not like waiting...right!) but was able to get a 16! And two other dresses for work too. Like you, I don't want to spend a lot on clothes I hopefully don't fit into for long. I try to buy everything on clearance!

QUESTION I have not had a fill yet, just reaching my 4 weeks being banded. I have had a hard time staying good on my eating. I am to be on Mushies until my doc appointment tomorrow, however I have eaten tortilla chips and dip with out restriction or problems, besides feeling VERY guilty, I am concerned that I may be harming my band and stomach?? what do you think? I am back on my plan and trying to remain focused, but it is hard when the hunger is coming back and no restriction... I have 3 weeks until my first fill...

[NimbleBean 2]

Janine,

NSV is a Non-Scale Victory... Small or big steps in our journeys that can't be measured on a scale!

Margaret

[twinmommy 0]

Can someone tell me how to find the exercise challenge page?

[LisaM 0]

Hi everyone, I thought I'd update. I had my first fill last week (at 5 weeks post-surgery) and I have restriction. I have a 10cc band, he put 3cc in and said I already had 1cc in following surgery. I can feel the moment I have to stop eating. One more bite and it won't really go down. Definitely a different feeling.

I lost 8 lbs. the month I hadn't had a fill. I can't exercise right now, due to a foot surgery I had May 31st, so I'm happy with that loss. Slow and steady wins the race, right?

Unfortunately, one trend I have to watch is the tendancy for me to snack. I know I can't eat a big meal, and sometimes it's dissatisfying. The food tastes good, and I want more. For the taste, you know. So I snack a bit later. Of course, if I don't wait long enough, that's trouble, too. I had my first PB the other night, and that will definitely curb my desire to snack between meals. Anyway, so far, I love my band :eek:

[twinmommy 0]

Nevermind, I found the exercise challenge site.

[Mischievous1 6]

Hi everyone, I thought I'd update. I had my first fill last week (at 5 weeks post-surgery) and I have restriction. I have a 10cc band, he put 3cc in and said I already had 1cc in following surgery. I can feel the moment I have to stop eating. One more bite and it won't really go down. Definitely a different feeling.

I lost 8 lbs. the month I hadn't had a fill. I can't exercise right now, due to a foot surgery I had May 31st, so I'm happy with that loss. Slow and steady wins the race, right?

Unfortunately, one trend I have to watch is the tendancy for me to snack. I know I can't eat a big meal, and sometimes it's dissatisfying. The food tastes good, and I want more. For the taste, you know. So I snack a bit later. Of course, if I don't wait long enough, that's trouble, too. I had my first PB the other night, and that will definitely curb my desire to snack between meals. Anyway, so far, I love my band

I have only had one fill (1.4cc in a 4cc max - band) and i'm just starting to feel it -it's been 2 weeks - I heard that happens alot...anyway, i'm still able to eat almost 2 cups of food in a serving. I'm eating slower because I hit "full" the other night and almost got sick-NOT a fun feeling. I'm just wondering, I am scheduled for another fill next weekend and I really want to eat less so that I can lose more, but if i'm feeling restriction is this wise?:help: Can someone please answer that for me? Remember i'm eating approx. 2 cups of food each meal and i've heard that 3/4 to a cup is what I was supposed to expect ?? Can a fill really make this happen even if I'm already feeling restriction?

[4RE4ME 1]

Hi Renee

I had my first fill 10 days ago and go back for another dose in a week. My Dr told me the goal is to be satisfied with 1 cup of food, not be hungry for 4 hours after eating and experiencing about a 2 pound a week loss.

Sounds like you (and I) are ready for round two. Good Luck.

Tom

[METALBAND 0]

Am I the only one banded in May that does not have a fill yet??? I go on July 19th and I cannot wait. I have not lost a pound in 3 weeks. (it is my tom and I hope the scale moves when tom is gone) I am not eating anything bad....I have only cheated once with pizza, other than that it has been healthy foods. I am exercising pretty regularly but not doing good on the Water. I do get hungry, especially in the evening but I have not had one morsel after dinner. I thought with the amount of food I used to eat vs what I am eating now, I would be losing something!!!!

Should I go back to shakes for a few days??? I was really losing during the liquid stage. I feel like I am losing, my clothes are bigger and some people have noticed but the darn scale is stuck!

Sorry for the rant....I will blame it on TOM!!!

[cindyluhu 0]

I had my first fill yesterday, I am so excited. I wasn't expecting it, it was a routine followup office visit (2 weeks). When I stepped on his scale, it hadn't moved (sad). I said "must be time for a fill". Guess what, I got one. I didn't even have time to be nervous. I got .7cc so we'll see what happens today (I have a 10 cm band). Just had egg last night, and this morning for the first time, I didn't want to finish my Protein Shake. He said I'm to call his office if after a day or two I don't feel restriction, and he'll adjust it. Wish me luck!

Cindy

[METALBAND 0]

I had my first fill yesterday, I am so excited. I wasn't expecting it, it was a routine followup office visit (2 weeks). When I stepped on his scale, it hadn't moved (sad). I said "must be time for a fill". Guess what, I got one. I didn't even have time to be nervous. I got .7cc so we'll see what happens today (I have a 10 cm band). Just had egg last night, and this morning for the first time, I didn't want to finish my Protein Shake. He said I'm to call his office if after a day or two I don't feel restriction, and he'll adjust it. Wish me luck!

Cindy

Good Luck:clap2:

[MPatrizzi 0]

Am I the only one banded in May that does not have a fill yet??? I go on July 19th and I cannot wait. I have not lost a pound in 3 weeks. (it is my tom and I hope the scale moves when tom is gone) I am not eating anything bad....I have only cheated once with pizza, other than that it has been healthy foods. I am exercising pretty regularly but not doing good on the Water. I do get hungry, especially in the evening but I have not had one morsel after dinner. I thought with the amount of food I used to eat vs what I am eating now, I would be losing something!!!!

Should I go back to shakes for a few days??? I was really losing during the liquid stage. I feel like I am losing, my clothes are bigger and some people have noticed but the darn scale is stuck!

Sorry for the rant....I will blame it on TOM!!!

Hi Metalband,

I feel the same way. I did really weel the first few weeks. So far I have lost 30 lbs. and it's been 6 weeks, but 2 of those weeks I haven't lost anything. I exercise regularly and eat how I am supposed to, but nothing happens. I haven't had a fill either. I won't get one until the 25th of July. My dr. is out of town. I don't really feel like a need fill really. I don't get super hungry, most of it's mental hunger.

I am very frustrated at this point and feel like I am doing something wrong.

[anjul19 0]

I'm a May bandster without a fill too...:think And I know that I NEED one! I am scheduled to see my surgeon on Thursday, but it's not a guarantee for a fill according to his Nurse Practioner. I can EAT, and then EAT some more! I haven't put any weight on, however I am not losing as I had been. And dammit, I am hungry--not just the mental kind, but the deep tummy growls kind. :hungry:

Metal--you are not alone! And it's my TOM too, double the curses!! MPatrizzi--good for you not to feel like you need the restriction.

My nutrition clinic did say that sometimes you need to "up" your intake to lose...so maybe taking in a few more calories will boost the metabolism & make that scale MOVE!

I guess we just have to hang in there! I don't want to ruin the hard work that I have accomplished so far! Keep on trying!

[4RE4ME 1]

What is a TOM??

I should know this

Tom