feedback from Jan '08 Bandsters

[Chrisann 0]

With my additional .6cc's 10 days ago, bringing me to 5.6cc's in a 10cc band, I am feeling restriction, and I have gained 2 pounds. So I am attributing that to not eating enough, because when I look at my food chart, I am not eating alot, but its hard when you aren't feeling hungry.

Hell, never thought I would be saying that.

[phowell 0]

Chris, I noticed that is me, too. I was losing more when I was eating more so I am trying really hard to not let myself get hungry and I eat Protein all day long!!! I am seeing if that helps a little. Good luck!

I watched Biggest Loser tonight and that always gives me a little more motivation!!! Can you imagine losing over 100 pounds in 4 months? CRAZY!

[kcintx 0]

ok.. I went for a fill saturday.. got 1.3cc in a 5cc band. The doc tells me that I have a 4cc band. (no 5cc band) I get home, following the 48 rule of liquids, soft food.. At first I could feel something, but about 4 hours later, nothing... I did what I was suppose to do.. Sunday nite, I get a bite of hubby's steak.. chew it up, and swallow... goes down with no problems. Then I eat monday am, no problems at all.. not feeling anything.. hmmmm I panic, call doc and go back, I think I need more.. He has a 7 day adjustment rule.. well he is leaving town thursday and I worry... so in I go.. He explains that I have 1/4 of what I need and I've lost over 1/4 of my weight... DUH!!

What goes thru my head... my plate has food on it, a cup of whatever.. I finish that and then I am done.. so my brain says I'm full, but my stomach is not sending me that message... I'm not getting any action from the physical part of me, just my thinking.. The doc was really good at explaining that the two(brain/stomach) are working together.. I guess I'm paranoid, I don't have problems with PB'ing or any of that.. I get pressure sometimes, but thats cuz I don't chew enough... He told me that next fill he will show me what capacity is, what half is and now.. for me to feel the difference.. His patience alone, was enough to convience me that my paranoia is out in left field.. I don't have problems eating, so don't expect any... DUH! <-- again!! LOL

I've started walking and that helps with my energy and of course the pounds coming off... I got some liquid Vitamins and oils.. The Herb store owner in town told me that my body needs the nutrition of the minerals etc.. other wise, its slowing down on the weight loss, going into protection mode, so it doesn't starve.(I'm talking my body here).. and some other stuff about my liver needing to get rid of the fat in it, before my other fat is used up.. mostly the body will use the muscle for energy instead of the fat... it stores up...

So gang.. here is a start.. I waited long enough for this fill-- I WANT THE 200 POUNDS OFF TEN DAYS AGO!!!!!! LOL... like I said.. somewhere in left field...

hang in there fellow bandsters!! the scale batteries are new !!!

[bandfan1 0]

60 lbs in 2 months is AMAZING!!! Are you a guy? I know that guys lose quicker that "girls"......

I would be very happy with that kind of success.

Keep up the great work!!!!:huh2:

[kcintx 0]

Bandfan1

No, I'm not a guy.. I started this venture January 10th.. surgery was on the 17th.. I probably lost about 12-15 pounds that week before the surgery.. I've stuck with the rules, 1 cup of food, sipping Water, and walking.. I'm really sure that my dropping pounds will slow down very soon.. I have 200 to lose, I doubt I'll get it all this year!!

I'm trying to get my head with my stomach... I struggled yesterday, BIG TIME :redface: but today, I'm better.

Start walking now, start introducing yourself to the 1 cup food, Proteins, sipping that water.. it hitting you all at once is going to be overwhelming.....

Good luck!!

[bandfan1 0]

Thanks for the tip kcintx. I have 100 to lose and I know that it will not happen overnight. I kinda hoped that my surgeon required a pre-op diet, but mine doesn't. I am still going to try it, but it would be mentally easier for me if I was following doctor's orders......

I am looking forward to May 1st. Taking a vacation from the 13 - 21st of April. Will try to be "good" when I am down there and do the strict liquids when I return....

Good luck!!!!

:redface:

[Chrisann 0]

I think the larger you are at the start the process the faster it comes off initially.

Every doctor is different, but a pre diet helped me alot get used to the liquids after the surgery. If he isn't giving you one, try to just cut down.

[kcintx 0]

yea, I agree.. I've got a lot to drop and the first 100 will go fast.. after that, its going to be work. I'm glad I have my band to urge me on..

[Bandana 0]

cowtown

I was wondering how you are doing. we had our bands done 2 days of each other. Nice to know where your at. I'm counting calories and trying to get used to my fifth fill where I finally feel some restriction.l

[Meri 0]

Have you always been able to eat 1 cup servings?

I was banded 1/3/08 and my doctor recommended only 1/2 cup servings. I try to measure it out and stick firm, but I have to say 1/2 cup goes pretty quickly!

[Meri 0]

A little afraid to ask, but what is slimming?

Thanks.

[phyl808 1]

Have you always been able to eat 1 cup servings?

I was banded 1/3/08 and my doctor recommended only 1/2 cup servings. I try to measure it out and stick firm, but I have to say 1/2 cup goes pretty quickly!

Can you imagine, I actually started with 1/4 cup servings and it pretty much filled me up. Now I'm trying to stay with 1/2 cup servings, which works pretty much good for Breakfast and dinner. But with lunch, the 1/2 cup doesnt fill me up and I usually end up with 1 cup of food.

Slimming is when you get something stuck (like when I dont chew well or eat too fast or overeat), your body slimes to try to get the food down, but most time I have to PB it up.

[Meri 0]

Thanks. I think I have been pretty lucky. I have been careful about food sizes/chewing and haven't had any of those complications.

It sounds like we are eating pretty similar amounts of food, but for me the biggest serving is at dinner. For some reason, I can manage with the smaller portions during the day.

I was thinking that the hunger at night meant I should get another fill, but my doctor thought with the weight loss I've had, I should hold off until June.