Banded March 26

[karina33 23]

so im almost 2 months post op....I started out at 245 lbs March 5th my first consult, I had my band done march 26th.... my first fill april 23 my second fill march 16th....I don't feel a lot of restriction HOWEVER I do get full a lot quicker and leave more on my plate then I normally would...I am now at 224....my nurse told me I did it on my own I have an 11cc band with 6cc's in it currently she said I will start feeling the restriction around 9 CC's I go for my 3rd fill june 25th hoping to feel it then....still have a ways to go but I am happy with the progress so far..... I was out on family leave for a while im back to work and find that its easier cus im packing my Breakfast n lunches....protein shake and salad....its working for me....I have to get to the gym a lot more Im sure I would have lost more by now but im not complaining 21 lbs down... 59 lbs to go!

[pink dahlia 2,513]

Great job , keep it up ! Congrats ! My key was not only the Drs orders about food and Water, but finding activities that I loved helped get the weight off too. I dont like working out on weights but walking outside sloooooowly turned to a little bit of jogging, then slooooowly turned to a little bit of running. Also swimming 3x a week in a strong swim class helped alot. Hope everything continues to go your way ! Good luck !

[BlueMoon~T 276]

@@karina33 congratulations! You're doing great. We all have to find our niche in what works best for us. I have to remind myself constantly that we are all different. We all lose at different rates at different fill levels. I have a little over 9cc's in my band and I'm in the green. So what your nurse said rang true with me.

As far as exercise goes, start out small. Ever little bit counts! Personally, I don't care to go to the gym. I have DVDs that I do at home and walk/hike outside at every opportunity!

Keep up the good work!

[karina33 23]

@@BlueMoon~T wow you have lost over 100 lbs in 8 months now that is motivation!!!!!!!!!!!!! I need to lose 60 more and im praying I can get it done by October my birthday lol.....that's for the motivation!!! keep up the good work.... im hoping that my next fill will set it off for me...I hope she gives me 3cc's so I can be at the 9cc mark...how long did it take u to get to green

[karina33 23]

@@pink dahlia thanks for the encouragement!!! im trying my best and hoping to make the best of this...ill get there soon!

[Georgia T 6]

Hi Karina33 - we share the same band date! It was good to hear your progress because it seems we are about the same. I've been up & down the the same few pounds for a couple of weeks. Im having my first fill tomorrow.

I am trying to eat clean & balanced. This week I am finally starting to do some cardio & workouts - I haven't been as focused or motivated to do anything.

I am however focused on reaching my goals! My first mini goal is to be down another 20lbs by August first.

[BlueMoon~T 276]

@@karina33 it took me about three fills to get to green. My band has really helped quiet my hunger. It's made me think about everything I put in my mouth! I've also been told those (like me) who have more weight to lose will lose more quickly, then slow down. I'm not sure if those are words of encouragement.

Keep watching your portion sizes and following Dr.'s orders and you'll make your goal.

[karina33 23]

@@BlueMoon~T thanks hun I will stay on track!

[karina33 23]

@@Georgia T you've lost 22 with out a fill that's wonderful, ive had 2! hopefully my 3rd will put me in the green.....keep up the good work and stay in touch.....im started to jog before work at 5 am plus I have a 4 month old at home yikes lol..... but hey we have to get it done!!! im praying to see the 100's soon lol....keep me posted on your progress!

[chrissy10 159]

Awesome job! I was banded on March 4th and I am only at 4.75 cc. I can feel restriction though, and can tell a difference. Every person is different and you are doing wonderful. I do not go to the gym, but I go jogging outside and on the treadmill and I also use kettle bells and will jump rope. I try to work out at least 40 minutes a day 5-6 days a week. Good luck and keep up the good work.

[karina33 23]

@@chrissy10 thank you for sharing!! I cant wait to feel free of the 200's lol I enjoy watching the scale go down my next apt is june 25 trying not to weigh myself until then so I can see the big difference! are u consuming lots of Protein?

[chrissy10 159]

@@karina33 yes I do eat a lot of Protein. I try to get 70-80 grams a day. It is what my doctor wants so I work hard to stick with it. I go back to the doctor on June 16th and I hoping to be in the 100's again.