wendy3471

wendy3471 · May 5, 2008

hi there, my name is wendy, i was banded on 4-11-08 in Coos Bay Oregon. I have lost 25lbs todate. Struggling abit. But all in all doing well. Had a bit of a lull for about a week and half. But know have started to loose again. That was fustrating. Looking for some support and some people to talk with.

mini_me · May 5, 2008

try not to let yourself get frustrated during the week and a half lull...sometimes the loss kinda comes and goes. i lost 17 lbs real fast, then stalled out for over a year...then went on to lose a total of 60 lbs. i am 10-20 lbs away from goal, depending on which goal i decide to achieve (it was first 138, then 148, so whatever). it has taken me over two years to get this far. keep working and using your band as a tool to help you, but dont get too caught up in the whole movement that says you must lose 100 lbs in a year!! ((some people do, and you may, but just concentrate on working hard and keep the faith during those 'lulls'.)) losing for good is always better than gaining, even in a lull.

best of luck to you!!

les · May 6, 2008

Hi Wendy! I was banded on the same date you were in Rochester, NY. It is very hard- I agree. But we have to have will power. I have only lost 16 lbs. to date- so feel great about your 25!!!!!!!!! i feel very little restriction currently...I go back on 6/13 for a fil I hope...One day at a time Wendy- that's all we can do and to remember that our band is a tool and the rest is up to us!

wendy3471 · May 6, 2008

Leslie,

Thanks for the reply and good luck with you fill. I go on May 23rd to have my first fill. I don't feel alot of restriction right now either. But I have been told that this is normal. And CONGRATULATIONS on your 16lbs. I guess i need to realize that every pound counts. I did get on the scale to day and the scale actually dropped 4lbs, the first drop in over a week and a half. Thank you for the encouragement.

Wendy

wendy3471 · May 6, 2008

Mini Me,

Thank you for your reply, it sure helps a great deal. I have failed at sooooooo many diets that I guess I am afraid the fail at this one too.

I bet it must feel good to be at you goal almost. You dont have far to go. CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU!!!!!!!!!!! I go for my first fill on May 23rd. Thanks again. and take care

Wendy