Any October Bandsters!??!?!

[GottaBThin 0]

Hello fellow October folks!!!

Life is good and I wanted to check in and share. I hope all is well with everyone. It's been 7 wks(banded 10/21, 236 lbs) and I've lost 21 lbs (215lbs). Slow and steady is OK by me. My goal for this month is to hit the 200 mark, which is way too aggressive, but as long as I get close (205-7), I'll be happy.

I wish everyone great success and keep your head up. Remember, even if its only 1-2 lbs..most likely you'll never see that # again.

:wink_smile::w00t::tt2::cool2::tt1:

[GottaBThin 0]

SICK N TIRED

you and I are about the same. Banded 10/21 (236lbs), I've lost 21lbs (215lbs). I feel like the fill (12/1) did n't do much at all. I just can't eat that last bite, but still can eat 8-10 oz of food. I probably could eat more, but don't.

My stomach even growls sometimes.

They say the Realize band only holds 7cc total. So we are like half full. I'm hoping next month's fill (1/7) gives me more restriction. Do you excercise a lot?

[Tyme2GetRite 0]

Thank You GottaBThin, for that positive comment you made. that's exactly what i need to hear and keep in mind right now. i've been going back and worth between 28lb - 30lbs(lost) and trying not to become overly concerned or discouraged. Thank You Much, You are absoultely right. Congrads on your success also!

[Gracey 7]

SICK N TIRED

you and I are about the same. Banded 10/21 (236lbs), I've lost 21lbs (215lbs). I feel like the fill (12/1) didn't do much at all. I just can't eat that last bite, but still can eat 8-10 oz of food. I probably could eat more, but don't.

My stomach even growls sometimes.

They say the Realize band only holds 7cc total. So we are like half full. I'm hoping next month's fill (1/7) gives me more restriction. Do you exercise a lot?

I don't. :angry_smile: I was recooping and then it got cold; lame excuses, I know. I ordered 2 Leslie Sansone DVD's from Ebay over the weekend so hopefully that'll get me motivated!

My realize band holds 10 cc's.

Thx for the response!

[GottaBThin 0]

Bandsters (TYME2GETRITE) - We gotta keep each other lifted!!!! I loose 2 - 21/2 lbs...then gain back 1 or so. Then within a week I keep 2lbs off. So, on average I loose 2-3 lbs a week.

So, I say to myself...OK, I'm 215.8 today. I will never see 218 again. :w00t::w00t: I LOVE THAT! Knowing I was 245, I won't see 235, I won't see 225...AND by the end of this month....I WONT SEE 215!!! PRAISE GOD!!! ( I have the chills and am smilin' from ear to ear, with my eyes filling up with JOY!)

So, don't beat yourself up(no one is better than that than me). Love where your at, and where we will be in another 8 weeks.

This is how I get thru each day.

SICKNTIRED - I got all the same excuses, yours are better than mine :angry_smile: We just gotta do it. I'm trying to get over this cold (my excuse right now) then I plan to start. I'm hoping next week. My biggest fear is SAGGY SKIN. I dream about it.:frown:

[Ewiedbingcott 9]

Gotta B Thin - you've got it exactly right! I've vowed not to update my ticker until Jan 1. I keep telling myself (and my sister who will be banded 12/22 ) the this is a marathon, not a sprint. If I never see this weight again, I'll be so grateful.

Congrats to all - slow losers or fast losers.

[Gracey 7]

SICKNTIRED - I got all the same excuses, yours are better than mine We just gotta do it. I'm trying to get over this cold (my excuse right now) then I plan to start. I'm hoping next week. My biggest fear is SAGGY SKIN. I dream about it.:thumbup:

So are we agreeing that I'll kick your butt and you'll kick mine?

[GottaBThin 0]

AGREE!!!:ohmy::wink:

I did do some arm stuff that night with some bands. Don't be impressed though, I couldn't even feel it that next day and it was like for 10 minutes if that.

So, yes..Starting now!?!?:tt2: OK, I will commit to do some excerise starting Saturday...everyday at least 30 minutes.

What are you gonna do?

Tyme2GetRite or Ewiedbingcott - do you want in on this?

[sweepy 0]

Well done everyone,

I really must keep reading these posts they really are inspiring.

sweepyx

[Tyme2GetRite 0]

GottaBThin - What's this i'm getting into? Exercising:crying:

i have the exercise part down pack, i started going to the gym the 2nd week out of the hospital:blush:. i also have that fear that my skin will not bounce back:blink:, and have been very aggressive about it since the start. i go about every other day no matter what the day falls on and spend 30min:drool: on the treadmill and 40mins with strengths. working on my arms, legs, stomach with all of their machines and then i finish up on the bike for about 5min.:sleep: i had my brother come with me to show me what machine works what, and have came up with a routine and plug in my earphones:cool2: and really feel like a contestant from The Biggest Loser on a "Last Minute Workout" with myself.:wink2:

the problem i'm having right now is restriction, i'm starting to feel like that 1st fill was just a warm up and i feel close to what i did before i got it. there has been times where i knew i ate too fast but still have not had anything get stuck yet. makes me wondering what did the 1st fill do ? my next Dr. Apt is 12-29- is that too soon to have another fill? i'm certainly going to ask for one!

Edited December 12, 2008 by Tyme2GetRite

[Mollyjo 0]

I went for my first fill today!! I received 1.2ml and it did not hurt at all! OHHHH and I got on their scale and was 2 pounds lighter!! WooOOOHOOO!! I was thrilled!! So now it starts...I should start to lose again. I haven't lost anything since thanksgiving so I am looking forward to some weight loss.

Keep up the good work everyone!!

[Mollyjo 0]

the problem i'm having right now is restriction, i'm starting to feel like that 1st fill was just a warm up and i feel close to what i did before i got it. there has been times where i knew i ate too fast but still have not had anything get stuck yet. makes me wondering what did the 1st fill do ? my next Dr. Apt is 12-29- is that too soon to have another fill? i'm certainly going to ask for one!

I went on Friday and the fill center told me everyone is different! I may need a fill in 3 weeks or 6 months depends on my body, so if you think you need one call the doc and have him check you out. Nothing wrong with that! She also said I should be losing 2 pounds per week and when I stop losing weight call her because that means i need a fill... You are doing fantastic!! Keep up the good work!!

[cattoy71 0]

Hi fellow Smashing Pumpkins!!!!

I've been reading these threads and I'm getting back my motivation to work out again, so a sincere thank you to all

I'm almost 9 weeks out and down a total of 23 pounds...I'm actually bouncing between 187 and 189 and I've realized I have to work a little harder at making better food choices. It seemed a couple weeks ago that I could eat about anything I wanted and continued to lose weight, and now I see the weight stand still that comes with my bad food choices.

Congratulations to everyone! I am truly happy to be going through this process with the rest of you all!

[SnowWhite760 0]

I've had one fill - 4 cc's and two unfills 1 cc each... I'm not at a sweet spot though I think he filled way too agressive to start, and it irritated my stomach tissue... it's been rough going for me...

[taosgal 0]

Thought I would check in after my first fill.

I have lost 11 lbs., and since I am only 4 ft. 10 in., this means almost two sizes. Good, not great, progress, but I am very happy.

I thought I'd been having reflux (waking at 3 AM with stomach pain), but when I saw the doctor he thought it was probably gas, since I didn't have any other symptoms. Last night tried gas x instead of tums and sure enough, seems he is right. Of course, I've given up diet coke and other sparkling drinks. Not champagne, though! It's the holidays!

The fill was so easy I was thrilled. I have a bit more restriction now (i had .6 cc and he added 1.5) so I think it will keep my on track. I've just about completely given up on steak/meat, it gives me that golf ball feeling in my chest. I don't have any trouble with bread, unfortunately!

Best to all.