Calling all April Bandsters!!!!

[Winegoddesstx 0]

Well, it may just be water-weight fluctuation, but I'm calling it a win for today - I'm down 4 pounds this week. It's nice to see the ticker move in the right direction. I will get this turned around. I may never be the poster child for weight loss surgery, but I'm determined to get at least 60 pounds off so my knees won't hurt and my butt fits in the airplane seat.

[casjosh 0]

I am actually going to my doctor today to see if I can a 1/4 cc drained. I went last Tuesday and got a fill of 3/4 cc, but I started to 'slime' on Saturday. I have lost 7 lbs since then and I am miserable. I can't keep anything solid down. Let's see how I make out.

[Winegoddesstx 0]

I am actually going to my doctor today to see if I can a 1/4 cc drained. I went last Tuesday and got a fill of 3/4 cc, but I started to 'slime' on Saturday. I have lost 7 lbs since then and I am miserable. I can't keep anything solid down. Let's see how I make out.

I hope it goes well - did you go back to the liquid and/or soft foods diet after your last fill?

Cheers!

[HandInHand 0]

Well I can't believe its been a week since we have all gotten back on track. I hope everyone had a great week and are looking forward to another great one!!! I am finally starting to see the scale move in the right direction. I lost 6.2 lbs. this week (wish I could do that every week). There is really something to be said for writing down what you eat and counting calories!!!

[casjosh 0]

I am off track again When I went to my doctor on Thursday to have a 1/4 cc removed, he felt it best to remove the entire 3/4 cc that he gave me the week prior.....rest everything and then start up again. So, right no I have hardly no restriction. I go back on April 12th and he will give me a 1/2 cc and we shall see how it goes.

That is great HandinHand!!!! I am so proud of you. 6.2 lbs in a week is awesome!! :wink3:

[casjosh 0]

I hope it goes well - did you go back to the liquid and/or soft foods diet after your last fill?

Cheers!

Hi Winegoddesstx...yes, I did go back to the liquids for 2 days and then soft. When talking to my doctor he said he doesn't feel I am doing anything wrong. So we'll see what happens. He did say some people just don't do well with it.....it's like their bodies don't tolerate the band. But, I am not giving up yet!!!

[Winegoddesstx 0]

Hi Winegoddesstx...yes, I did go back to the liquids for 2 days and then soft. When talking to my doctor he said he doesn't feel I am doing anything wrong. So we'll see what happens. He did say some people just don't do well with it.....it's like their bodies don't tolerate the band. But, I am not giving up yet!!!

Please don't give up! We all need to be patient and not take our set backs too much to heart. I was sure I had sabotaged all my success from last week with a surprise dinner party I put on for a friend Saturday - a retro themed dinner menu with lots of high calorie items. I've been enjoyiing the leftovers since then. I waited until today to get on the scale again and, somehow, I managed to lose a pound. I'm glad I waited a few days.

Onward and downward (on the scale that is)!

[azsungirl 0]

Good morning everyone... wow I have not been on this site in like forever... being that my anniversary is next month(just like yours) I wanted to see where everyone is... as for myself I've been on the same weight for the last 4-5 months.. .not much motion happening, but at least I'm not gaining. I'm down like 74 lbs and I have LOTS more to go! I've been a cheater myself and I still eat lots of breads and sweets(total weakness for me). Let's keep reminding ourselves we took one step forward on changing our weight.. and continue to work on it! wishing everyone success! ♥

[thunderstorm816 0]

Well tomorrow I will weigh myself at work and see how this new fill did this past week. On tuesday the doc put in a half cc and i have restriction again and am not hungry in 2 hours.....which makes me super happy. Hopefully this gets me on the right track..and I am forcing myself to go to the gym this week too.

[Turler 6]

Sounds like you all are doing pretty darn good! I got off to a good start and have lost 10 lbs, but have stalled this week. I need to drink more water!!!! That was key before, it is key now. I need to get back to basics and remember all the tips.

Ok...I will start....DRINK WATER! :rolleyes:

Anyone want to tack on some helpful hints????

[thunderstorm816 0]

Well going to the gym ainr happening this week. I have come down with a bug that my niece and nephew kindly gave to me. Nauseated and diarrhea ohh joy. Have been trying to not throw up...not a good thing with the band...so I have been limiting myself to fluids in small amounts...and tonight I had some Campbells chicken and stars Soup and it stayed down and a half piece of toast....God I hate being sick

[Winegoddesstx 0]

Well going to the gym ainr happening this week. I have come down with a bug that my niece and nephew kindly gave to me. Nauseated and diarrhea ohh joy. Have been trying to not throw up...not a good thing with the band...so I have been limiting myself to fluids in small amounts...and tonight I had some Campbells chicken and stars Soup and it stayed down and a half piece of toast....God I hate being sick

I hope you are feeling better today? Don't let it get you down.

Cheers!

[Bea1128 1]

Wow! I haven't been on here in quite a while, so imagine my surprise to check in and see so many old friends posting again! Way to go guys! This site has always been such a great source of motivation and support. I know you will all get back on track and do great! Look forward to hearing about your successes! Keep up the great work!

[HandInHand 0]

Well I gained some back (4#'s) but today I went to my Dr and got a fill. 1 cc. I love my Dr --Dr Pirello in Matthews NC. He is the best and always understanding. I go back in 2 months. I hope to give him some good news, make him proud and feel alot better about myself!!!

How is everybody else doing?

[HandInHand 0]

Well this fill seems to be working. I have decent restriction while still being able to swallow. I weighed myself this morning and I am 207.6. I haven't seem that since January!!! I just hope to keep this momentum going!!! Haven't heard from anyone else, I hope that means everyone is doing well.