Any October Bandsters!??!?!

[Mollyjo 0]

I am amazed at how long this thread has gone on. I'm so glad we haven't given up on keeping up with each other. It really helps.

My weight loss has slowed considerably the last month or so, but I did hit 70 lbs lost. I'm attaching a before & current photo. Let's see if it works.

Everyone take good care of yourselves. I'm proud of all of us.

WOWSA!! Karen you look great!! COngrats on your loss!! :laugh:

The fill center called me today, they want me to come for a complete UNFILL!! I am able to eat a little but they are arfraid i will get to the point where I can't eat or drink at all. Has anyone had this experience before, the thought of going for a COMPLETE UNFILL is frightening..I keep thinking the band will loosen up... will it?

[KarenK 0]

Mollyjo - Thanks.

The unfill sounds like the best plan. I was worried when I read the troubles you were having - yikes. Be careful with yourself - we're supposed to come out of this healthier in the end!

[Renita 0]

Hey October Bandsters!

Just wanted to check in. I am glad to see everyone is doing well..I have lost about 43 lbs total..pre and post op. I have had three fills and now have much better restriction now..I think one more may be my "golden ticket".lol

It is still hard mentally to re think my eating habits but I am learning..I think that the slow process is actually a learning curve to wrap my brain around the entire lifestyle change.

Some days are harder than others but overall I am happy with my band :laugh:

~Renita~

[julie.ann 1]

Karen - Great job. You look AWESOME.

MollyJo- If it were me I would ask about a partial unfil. Ask why they want a complete unfill. They might have a very reasonable and valid point.

Let us know how it goes. I've been worried about you too!

[Mollyjo 0]

I woke up choking again this morning so I concide.. THis is a horrible way to wake up every day. I am going to call in sick on Thursday and make my way down to the fill center. I will let you know how i make out. Thanks for all the well wishes, I think I will feel much better if they take out just a smidgen... :-)

[LoveIslovely 0]

Karen you look amazing!!!!! Congrats to everyone else, we are almost at our 6 months mark!! yaaahhoooo!!!

I added a picture of me a few years back when I graduated from college and now :biggrin: the big round face is gone.

Edited March 10, 2009 by LoveIslovely

[julie.ann 1]

Karen you look amazing!!!!! Congrats to everyone else, we are almost at our 6 months mark!! yaaahhoooo!!!

I added a picture of me a few years back when I graduated from college and now :biggrin: the big round face is gone.

You look amazing!!!

[julie.ann 1]

I went for a fill last Friday and my doctor had his staff take my pic. I'm not all that thrilled with it, but here it is.

 

[Ewiedbingcott 9]

I went for a fill last Friday and my doctor had his staff take my pic. I'm not all that thrilled with it, but here it is.

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Julie - you look great! What a difference. And Love - you are beautiful. Wow - that baby is going to be lucky to have such a beautiful mother.

My sister and I are going for fills tomorrow -- I'm taking the measuring tape so we can measure. Hope to have happy news to report!:thumbup:

[julie.ann 1]

Julie - you look great! What a difference. And Love - you are beautiful. Wow - that baby is going to be lucky to have such a beautiful mother.

My sister and I are going for fills tomorrow -- I'm taking the measuring tape so we can measure. Hope to have happy news to report!:thumbup:

We will be waiting to hear!

[julie.ann 1]

I have a question for you. How much were you told to eat? 1/2cup? 1 cup? 1 1/2cup?

I know 3-4 oz of Protein then veggies, but have you been given a guideline?

Molly - We haven't heard from you. How are you doing?

[Ewiedbingcott 9]

My doctor asked us to describe what we were eating. I try to stay in the Proteins & veggies with some fruit. I have a fudgesicle every night (the 40 cal ones) and I usually have a drink (vodka - maybe an oz or 2 - no mixers) with my husband each night. He said that was fine (I was surprised) and suggested not portion size so much, but that we try to skip breadfast (I know - this goes against everything I've read or ever heard!) by sipping coffee. He said Soup for lunch and to have a piece of meat or fish and veg for dinner.< /p>

[annecolorgreen 0]

really? I was told to EAT Breakfast and avoid just "drinking" meals as it won't keep you full. every doctor is different I guess.

The pics are all great! Congrats ya'll!

I just had my 2nd fill and am happy I decided to--I was eating way too much and not losing even though I was exercising like crazy (for me).

~~anne

[skinnydippn42 0]

Hi Folks,

Well last Thursday (03-12-09) They added one more CC of fill. I'm hoping it's NOT too tight now. I'm not eating or Drinking enough per day now and almost every bite hurts when I swallow. I'm lucky to drink 3-4 glasses of liquid per day and not much more than one to two cups of food. Today I did manage to eat 2 eggs with a little bit of cheese on it. Now I'm going to try to drink my V-8 fusion drink with my powered Vit/Min's added. If it does not stop hurting by Monday or at least hurt a LOT least I'll call up and talk to the nurse again.

WOW, what the last couple of days this has been. The plus side, I know it's too fast, but I have lost 6 lbs the last two days.

Does all this sound normal to you?? I talk to the nurse Friday and she sounded like I was doing ok, just take it slow and easy for awhile.

I'm just hanging there, doing my best.

Don

PS: I hope everyone else is doing just find.

[Mollyjo 0]

I have a question for you. How much were you told to eat? 1/2cup? 1 cup? 1 1/2cup?

I know 3-4 oz of Protein then veggies, but have you been given a guideline?

Molly - We haven't heard from you. How are you doing

Hi Julie Ann... I am doing better thanks for asking. I never did make it for the unfill, I think the band is finally giving a little and I am able to eat and drink enough to stay hydrated. I stopped eating or drinking after 8pm so the spitting up in my sleep has stopped. I am happy to report that in the 3 weeks I have lost 10 POUNDS!! it is starting to slow down a bit and I think that is to be expected. At least I can eat now!! :thumbup:

You guys are doing great I can't believe I am in the 180"sss!! :w00t: only 40 more pounds to go!!!