Any October Bandsters!??!?!

[Losing 2 0]

Mollyjo.. CONGRATS!!! And... Welcome to Onderland!:thumbup: Awwwwww isn't this just great!!:eek::tt2:

Everyone is doing so very great... and the encouragement on these boards have helped me so much!

[Mollyjo 0]

Mollyjo.. CONGRATS!!! And... Welcome to Onderland!:cursing: Awwwwww isn't this just great!!:frown::thumbup::huh2:

Everyone is doing so very great... and the encouragement on these boards have helped me so much!

Thanks Faith!! it feels great!! The boards have been a wonderful help! I get a great feeling of accomplishment when I can come and post a weight loss... hehe :tongue:

Hey I was wondering.. I have only had ONE fill so far and I noticed that almost everyone has had 2 or more fills? Surgery was in October so I am thinking it is pretty much time for me to go and get another fill? How do you know when it is the right time?

[NormaRae 0]

I scheduled my fills when it was becoming difficult to control how much I was eating. I think I am at my sweet spot right now because I feel full before I have "licked my plater clean." I almost always leave something on my plate, something that was not acceptable to my mother when I was a kid. Now it feels good to leave something because I just don't want any more.

[Mollyjo 0]

Well I think I might need one... I think I am eating more than I should ... I can eat a 6 oz steak with no problem.... Last fill was Dec 9th so I should probably get my butt scheduled... keep up the good work!

[KarenK 0]

Hi all -

Went in for an appt today. I lost another 8 lbs - better than I ever expected. It never showed on my scale. I may need to replace it and get one that works better - or at all.

They are going to make me wait another 3 weeks before considering a fill - I'm doing well and they're afraid another fill might cause me problems.

Keep hanging in there all - we're making good progress!

[julie.ann 1]

Karen,

That's great! Way to go!

[izzyd 0]

Karen! Oh my gosh! Share how you have lost 60+ pounds since Oct 9th. I have the same surgery date but have only lost 35lbs. I work out 4+days a week and really watch what I eat. I would love any insider tips to your success. congratulations!

[Mollyjo 0]

ME TOO!!! Great Job Karen! I agree throw out the scale and get one that doesn't lie to you...you are working to hard not to see the results!! Way to go!

[KarenK 0]

Karen! Oh my gosh! Share how you have lost 60+ pounds since Oct 9th. I have the same surgery date but have only lost 35lbs. I work out 4+days a week and really watch what I eat. I would love any insider tips to your success. congratulations!

Morning izzyd -

I don't honestly know. That does include the 12 lbs I lost on the pre-op diet. I work out 4-5 days/wk (45 min cardio, 20 min strength), and count every calorie on SparkPeople and rarely go over 1200 in a day. I've found foods that work for me and they are my routine now (the same low-sugar oatmeal & banana for Breakfast every weekday) - maybe that has something to do with it.

It's hard work, isn't it though? Keep on going, and thanks to everyone here for the support.

[Ewiedbingcott 9]

Everyone is doing great. I may be losing slow, but I'm losing and that's what's important. They told me 1-2 pounds per week and I'm right on schedule now. I've got to get away from weighing every day (actually I weigh twice a day:redface:) because the scale does fluctuate -- even when I've walked and have been clean in my eating. I'm still crazy when it comes to food, diet, etc. I still have to cross that boundry of this is a lifestyle change, not a diet. I'll get there eventually. At least now I don't feel hopeless!

I don't think I'm ready for my 3rd fill quite yet. I eat about 1300 calories/day. There is a place here in LBT that people log what they eat for the day. That's helpful when you can see what the "big losers" eat in a day.

Go October Bandsters!

[NormaRae 0]

Everyone is doing great. I may be losing slow, but I'm losing and that's what's important. They told me 1-2 pounds per week and I'm right on schedule now. I've got to get away from weighing every day (actually I weigh twice a day:redface:) because the scale does fluctuate -- even when I've walked and have been clean in my eating. I'm still crazy when it comes to food, diet, etc. I still have to cross that boundry of this is a lifestyle change, not a diet. I'll get there eventually. At least now I don't feel hopeless!

I don't think I'm ready for my 3rd fill quite yet. I eat about 1300 calories/day. There is a place here in LBT that people log what they eat for the day. That's helpful when you can see what the "big losers" eat in a day.

Go October Bandsters!

Morning izzyd -

I don't honestly know. That does include the 12 lbs I lost on the pre-op diet. I work out 4-5 days/wk (45 min cardio, 20 min strength), and count every calorie on SparkPeople and rarely go over 1200 in a day. I've found foods that work for me and they are my routine now (the same low-sugar oatmeal & banana for breakfast every weekday) - maybe that has something to do with it.

It's hard work, isn't it though? Keep on going, and thanks to everyone here for the support.

Wow - thanks for all the helpful info...Spark people is really nice. i did not know about it. I also did not know there is a place on lbt to record your foods. Thanks all for the hints. We are in this together. BTW i am a bit bored with people in my life saying you did not need to do that (the surgery) I could have helped you lose weight. Yeah, right, as if I have not lost weight dozens of times myself. The trick is finding a way to permanently change your life style! I really appreciate all you folks who really understand!

[julie.ann 1]

Morning izzyd -

I don't honestly know. That does include the 12 lbs I lost on the pre-op diet. I work out 4-5 days/wk (45 min cardio, 20 min strength), and count every calorie on SparkPeople and rarely go over 1200 in a day. I've found foods that work for me and they are my routine now (the same low-sugar oatmeal & banana for breakfast every weekday) - maybe that has something to do with it.

It's hard work, isn't it though? Keep on going, and thanks to everyone here for the support.

I agree. Sparkpeople is the second best thing I have ever done to lose weight. If I keep track of what I eat it helps SO MUCH!!!! I too have routine foods now.

I can't wait to hit that halfway point!

[cattoy71 0]

Holy cow people are doing so well!!!

My loss has been a bit slow but definately consistent. I had my 3rd fill last week...wow, it's weird to go for hours and then realize you haven't eaten....I think I must be close to my sweet spot.

Now I really have to exercise with some regularity to get the maximum band benefit.

It's really encouraging to see everyone doing so well and thanks for the continuing motivation!

[izzyd 0]

Karen,

Thanks for the info. I know that eating first thing in the morning is important. I need to concentrate on doing that and keeping a log of what I eat. Thanks for the encouragement and you keep up the excellent work. You are an inspiration. Izzy

[Mollyjo 0]

ok so I have to sound dumb and ask... what kind of diet are you all on? calories, Protein? I am just eating... maybe I need to change my game plan? What kind of diet should I be doing? I promise when I come back from my cruise on Monday....I am going to actually go to the jazzercise class I signed up for!!!