All February 2008 Bandsters Please Read This Thread!

[AprilE 0]

I don't mind the questions at all. I am not getting enough exercise, I am sure. Right now it is wealking everyday. I have a treadmill at home. I have backslid into eating more fattening foods, when I get busy at work it is altogether too easy to dial up take out. I need to check out healthier choices. Reading these posts has brightened my spirits. When I don't see progress I regress too easily, and the weight comes back on. I have to make more of an effort...I can see that. :crying:

[Ezma 2]

Ouch! Take out or fast food is a killer for me. I still do it once in a while but I check the nutrition information ahead of time and try to order something on the lower side. And I really hate myself when I do it. Last week we had Arby's - beef and cheddar with a couple mozzarella sticks and a couple potato bites. OMG! It was basically a full day's calories. All the lovely things I could have eaten instead. Another thing is now fast food makes me sick. So that helps keep it out of my mouth.

I try to cook up a few things on the weekend and chop up a big bowl of fruit so I have it there when I really just don't have the time to cook. I also keep a wide variety of tuna and chicken, some dehydrated veggies, dried fruits and nuts in my desk at work. Usually they can ward off a snack attack.

Keep talking to us here. It will keep you accountable. Plus we're fun. :crying: There's nothing more motivating than the scale moving in the right direction. Go, April, Go!!!!

[CynthiaMcC 0]

Hi -- My anniversary was the first, I am at about 54 pounds. I have had three fills, skipped the fourth. I think I am at about 6 cc in a 10 cc band. Cynthia

[ahooge 0]

as of june 15th, my 4 month bandiversary, i have lost 41 pounds. i have had 2 fills and 1 unfill, for a total of 4.8 ccs in a 10 cc band.

[LovableLynn 0]

Hi Everybody!!!

My 4 month band anniversary was June 7th and at that point I had finally succeeded in hitting my 50 lbs weight loss. I have only received 1 fill so far and that was less than 1 week ago (June 18th). I believe my Dr. said he inserted 3cc's.

You are all truly a great inspiration and although I don't post much, I am honored to be a member of the Victorious Valentines

Love and respect

Lynn:thumbup:

[Officeslave 0]

Hello to all!

As of June 20th - my 4 month bandiversary I have lost 42 lbs. I have had 4 fills (I think) and one slight unfill. I am at 4cc in a 10cc band.

[taismommy 0]

As of June 20th, my 4 month Bandiversary, I have lost 36 pounds. I have had 3 fills, 4.5ccs in a 10 cc band.

Unfortunately my band is totally empty because of the gallbladder surgery I had in May. I get a fill July 11 and its taking too long to get here!

[ailbhe 1]

As of June 26th, my 4 month Bandiversary, I have lost 44 pounds. I have had 2 fills, 4.75ccs in an 8 cc band.

[patticNJ 1]

Hey all,

As of June 5th, my 4 month Bandiversary, I have lost 39 pounds. I have had 1 fill. Not sure how much, but I know it isn't nearly enough!!!

[coolcrystal 1]

That is so weird that so many people on here have only had one or two fills in four months especially since they need it. My doctor insisted on me getting my fills every 3-4 weeks if I felt I needed them and I've already had 5 fills and could've had my 6th this friday but definitely don't need it now.. What is up with these doctors that are making people wait 2 months in between... I really feel sorry for those who have doctors like this. I had no restriction hardly after my first two fills.. I really have a lot of respect for ya'll bigtime.. I wonder if there's any way you can switch fills centers...

[Mom2_4 0]

That is so weird that so many people on here have only had one or two fills in four months especially since they need it. My doctor insisted on me getting my fills every 3-4 weeks if I felt I needed them and I've already had 5 fills and could've had my 6th this friday but definitely don't need it now.. What is up with these doctors that are making people wait 2 months in between... I really feel sorry for those who have doctors like this. I had no restriction hardly after my first two fills.. I really have a lot of respect for ya'll bigtime.. I wonder if there's any way you can switch fills centers...

I think all docs have their own method. My doctor is pretty aggressive with fills and makes sure you feel good and tight before you leave the office, doesn't play around with tiny amounts. He does make us wait like 5-6 weeks between fills though unless there is a problem. This method worked well for me since I hit my sweet spot on the second fill.

[betrthnever 107]

As of June 19, my band-day, I'm lost 38 pounds and I've lost many inches. I have had 3 fills and am at 7.5cc in a 9cc band. Started off with a BMI of about a 41 now I'm at a BMI of 34.6.

[NANAbanded 0]

Thanks for asking. Its nice to communicate with individuals who are banded close together.

Four month aniversary will be on the 28th. 2 fills of 1.5cc & 3cc's. Have lost so far 41lbs.

[peek 1]

As of June 22nd, my 4 month Bandiversary, I have lost 34.3 pounds. I have had 3 fills, 6.9ccs in a 12cc band

[GenaO 0]

Hi everyone, Gena from Ct here, My 4 month anniversary was 6/11/08 my starting weight was 276 and I am do to 235, 41 lbs gone forever!! I have had 2 fills and have 5 cc in an 11 cc band. I actually cancelled my last fill appointment, I am still very tight from my april fill.