How are the banded Notorious Novembers???

[jms462001 9]

Oh my girls...any of you lived thru a stomach bug with the band yet?!? It's AWFUL! Yes, you cannot throw up anymore with the band, but boy it doesn't stop your body from trying. May be the worst pain I've ever been in. I even took the phenergran and it didn't help a bit.

Hope you are feeling much better!! I have not experienced that thankfully!

[elysenoland 0]

Well the good thing about it, I lost another 5 lbs and didn't eat much over the holiday cause I still wasn't feeling up to par.

[deb12983 0]

Hi guys, I am six weeks post-op and 37 lbs. lighter. I don't know how I made it through the holidays wnd still managed to lose weight but, thank the lord I did. My will power has been sliding but I know that its a life style change and not a diet.

[elysenoland 0]

Where is everybody? How's the new year treating ya? I'm still at 81 lbs lost, with another 16ish to go.

[jms462001 9]

Still at 81 also, but actually gained 4 over the holidays which I had to lose over the past couple of weeks!! Would like to lose perhaps 5 more.

[ddgalarza 0]

Happpy New Year Everyone! Still here and still loking for the every so elusive sweet spot (for the 2nd time) My surgeon who has always been really conservative is taking it slow since my revision surgery. I didnt gain any weight over the holidays, but I didnt loses any either. I am still hitting the gym but my intake is tohigh, you remember how it is when you dont have proper restriction...At anyrate my next fill is at the end of the month and I'm hoping for to get closer to the "sweet spot" so I can finish up my weight lost. TTFN!

[GwSoccermom 0]

Howdy,

I was banded Nov 21, 2009. I would like to join you the Notorious Novemberers. I haven't been doing well and am hoping with support I will start losing again. I had a problem a while back and gained some weight, then some more, and ended up with 5 more than before I got banded. I am determined to make it work, I just need help in making it happen. Thanks

[vlp1968 83]

I was banded Nov. 16th. Lots of hunger until my second fill, just 2 days ago. I am pleased to report I feel restriction for sure. Lost 29 pounds so far.

Edited January 13, 2010 by vlp1968

[Wesley'sgurl29 2]

I was banded on 11/04/08 I am succesfully losing my weight. I have lost from 258lb to 172. I am doing well I have no regrets and would definately do it again if necessary. I am no longer an insulin dependent Diabetic. In fact my AIC is normal blood sugars are nomal all the time. I feel great! I have learned alot about myself in this journey and I dont ever want to go back to the old life again.......:w00t:

[ddgalarza 0]

Tammy, you have a done a great job ans congratulations on your status with your diabetes. I'm with you, no regrets, would do it agian in a heart beat!

I was banded on 11/04/08 I am succesfully losing my weight. I have lost from 258lb to 172. I am doing well I have no regrets and would definately do it again if necessary. I am no longer an insulin dependent Diabetic. In fact my AIC is normal blood sugars are nomal all the time. I feel great! I have learned alot about myself in this journey and I dont ever want to go back to the old life again.......

[DANAFJ 0]

Congratulations, Tammy. You are inspiring! I was also banded in November 2008, and have similar feelings as you. I feel so blessed that I was able to have the surgery and that I have had no complications to speak of. I feel so much better, physically and mentally. I have lost almost 70 lbs. and am still working to reach my goal weight. Thank you for sharing your success. Blessings!

[lacasst 1]

Hey everyone!! I was banded 11/10/08.I've lost 60 lbs to date and am feeling sooo much better.My sleep apnea is gone and I'm off my high blood pressure medicene and my depression is finally under control!! I've kinda been at a stand-still for awhile(weight-loss wise) but am getting motivated again to buckle down & exercise more!! Restriction- wise has been an up & down battle for me either way to tight or not tight enough sooo were still trying to get that right!! But overall very happy with my decision!!:biggrin:

[jms462001 9]

Congrats to all of us 2008 Nov Bandsters!!! My nutritionist said the second year is when everyone who did not reach goal the first year can attain it. I would still like to lose 5 more pounds. I have been stuck since Dec. 2nd!

[elysenoland 0]

Congrats to all of us 2008 Nov Bandsters!!! My nutritionist said the second year is when everyone who did not reach goal the first year can attain it. I would still like to lose 5 more pounds. I have been stuck since Dec. 2nd!

I think you're right. I've lost 17 pounds since the first of December, so even though I was in a rut for several months and didn't lost anything, suddenly it's just falling off again! I'm so glad, I thought I was going to be stuck at 194 forever!

[2-Lose-Fluff 1]

Hi all you 2008 Notorious Novembers. I haven't posted in a while, mainly because my weight loss has been at a stall. I gained some over Nov. and Dec. but am back to losing again. I haven't been able to walk as much, because of what I think is arthritis. Are any of you having joint pain?

Congrats on all your progress.