Mayo Banditos / Friday Weigh In !!!!

[tulsarealtorgb 0]

Congrats Ann! You are spectacular.

I need to get going again. I've been at the same weight for a very long time and could really use some tips in getting back to losing. I am walking for almost an hour every day and have been doing that for almost 2 months now. Gaye

[John337 2]

I meant to post last Friday, but I've been soooo busy, I haven't had any free time for the computer. Anywho.... I made it to goal!!! :biggrin:

Ann - I just got back from vacation and was hoping to see your post. CONGRATS.........MANY CONGRATS.......:thumbup:.......113 lbs is such an achievement.......keep it up.

[bevanfranks 0]

Congrats Ann! I'm so happy for you! It's inspiring too-- we're right behind ya-- making our way towards our goals!

Lisa

[rguay 0]

Today I weigh 158.4. Exactly what I weighed on May 25th just before I went on vacation. I am not so sure eating exactly what I wanted for two weeks is worth two months of struggling to get back where I was.

Something to think about. Now maybe I can start moving forward again.

Have a good week!

[rguay 0]

Same this week. I guess everyone has either met their goal or lost interest in this site. Too bad!

I have really appreciated all of the support over the last year and one half.

Keep up the good work everyone. Continued success to you!

[SpideyMom 1]

Hey, Rebecca. I'm here. I haven't been getting any updates from the board, though. I wonder if the same is happening to others. I am surprised to see all these posts on here.

I haven't lost anymore. I keep fluctuating, which is frustrating, but I guess that's what maintenance is about.

I'm very scared that because I can eat much more than before that I am going to start gaining like I have with every other diet I've been on in the past. I know that this is different, but it's still hard to wrap my head around it all! Anyone else feeling that way a year out? Sorta scary, but I've gotta have faith that this time really is different!

Hope everyone is enjoying the summer!

Ann

[SpideyMom 1]

Oh, and thanks, everyone for your kind words! You all are the best!!

[bevanfranks 0]

I'm still online from time to time.

I have lost a few more lbs, but it's SO SO SLOW and I'm putting huge efforts lately. it scares me, because sometimes I wonder how long I can keep this up. i'm exercising a lot! I want to make it a way of life, but some days I feel so tired that I wonder -- can I really keep this up, THIS much? I go 5 nights a week to the gym, plus 4 lunchtimes at work. . .

My weight is still moving, but barely. . . Also, some days I think I may need a fill, other days I feel like a fill would make me too tight-- so it's basically a matter of me just measuring foods, choosing the right foods now, etc.

I'm still glad I got the band, but at times I'm frustrated. . . wondering if this is as far as it will take me. It's still better than before, but it's not really what I'd hoped for.

Spidey- do you think you need a small fill? you said you can eat more? or is that just once in a while? my dr told me it's normal for me to be able to eat more one day, less the next. . . but I don't like that feeling! ha ha

I have acid reflux about 2 times per month now -- barely any-- just a bit, but it makes me think I might need a small unfill. I'm scared to get any unfill, because as it is I'm only losing about 4 lbs per month, and I don't wanna gain any back.

ok- had to get this off my chest. . . tomorrow hopefully I'll be more enthused

Lisa

[rguay 0]

So glad to see you guys here. My loss is very slow,but I know it is my own fault. I need a fill and have no time to take off work.

I certainly cannot eat as much as I could before, however it seems to me, at this point, it is down to the food choice issue.

Sometimes I make good choices, and sometimes I don't.. Most of the time I do.

I have just come to that point where it is not as easy as it was and I have to work harder at it.

One thing for sure, I am so glad I have the band. I will never have regrets about that. I have lost 54 lbs. That's amazing. I just want to loose more and I will.

[SpideyMom 1]

I'm still online from time to time.

I have lost a few more lbs, but it's SO SO SLOW and I'm putting huge efforts lately. it scares me, because sometimes I wonder how long I can keep this up. i'm exercising a lot! I want to make it a way of life, but some days I feel so tired that I wonder -- can I really keep this up, THIS much? I go 5 nights a week to the gym, plus 4 lunchtimes at work. . .

My weight is still moving, but barely. . . Also, some days I think I may need a fill, other days I feel like a fill would make me too tight-- so it's basically a matter of me just measuring foods, choosing the right foods now, etc.

I'm still glad I got the band, but at times I'm frustrated. . . wondering if this is as far as it will take me. It's still better than before, but it's not really what I'd hoped for.

Spidey- do you think you need a small fill? you said you can eat more? or is that just once in a while? my dr told me it's normal for me to be able to eat more one day, less the next. . . but I don't like that feeling! ha ha

I have acid reflux about 2 times per month now -- barely any-- just a bit, but it makes me think I might need a small unfill. I'm scared to get any unfill, because as it is I'm only losing about 4 lbs per month, and I don't wanna gain any back.

ok- had to get this off my chest. . . tomorrow hopefully I'll be more enthused :wub:

Lisa

I hear ya, Lisa! It is frustrating sometimes!

And, yes, some days I can't eat as much as others, so it does indeed fluctuate. I know I don't need a fill. All I have to do is try to eat chicken and I realize I don't need a fill. But that in itself is frustrating. I wish I could eat chicken! Choosing the right foods is key. And lately I've been eating too many "easy" soft foods.

I've been eating more since I started exercising more -- but haven't done anything but fluctuate a couple pounds since then. I had the mistaken notion that once I hit a magic number, it would just stay that way. Nope. Up 2, down 2 -- like a ping pong. Worse during that TOM. *sigh*

[John337 2]

I'm still online from time to time.

I have lost a few more lbs, but it's SO SO SLOW and I'm putting huge efforts lately. it scares me, because sometimes I wonder how long I can keep this up. i'm exercising a lot! I want to make it a way of life, but some days I feel so tired that I wonder -- can I really keep this up, THIS much? I go 5 nights a week to the gym, plus 4 lunchtimes at work. . .

My weight is still moving, but barely. . . Also, some days I think I may need a fill, other days I feel like a fill would make me too tight-- so it's basically a matter of me just measuring foods, choosing the right foods now, etc.

I'm still glad I got the band, but at times I'm frustrated. . . wondering if this is as far as it will take me. It's still better than before, but it's not really what I'd hoped for.

Spidey- do you think you need a small fill? you said you can eat more? or is that just once in a while? my dr told me it's normal for me to be able to eat more one day, less the next. . . but I don't like that feeling! ha ha

I have acid reflux about 2 times per month now -- barely any-- just a bit, but it makes me think I might need a small unfill. I'm scared to get any unfill, because as it is I'm only losing about 4 lbs per month, and I don't wanna gain any back.

ok- had to get this off my chest. . . tomorrow hopefully I'll be more enthused

Lisa

Hi Lisa - I've away on vacation and just checking the boards without posting but wanted to let you know for a while I was losing very slowly. I would suggest an adjustment. An adjustment when you are "in the zone" only needs to be .25cc which is a very very small adjustment. My last three adjustments have never been greater than .25cc but it really made a difference in weight loss. I was able to eat....( slower) but felt satisfied longer as well.

Something to think about......Don't get fustrated...you are doing very well.:thumbup:

[bevanfranks 0]

Thanks for the responses.

Some days I also have trouble with chicken, other times it's no problem. My band can be finicky, but it seems that this is quite common.

I will also consider an adjustment. I decided at my last appointment that I'd wait until my next appt (mid Sept) and determine based on my weight loss over that time, whether or not I should ask for a slight adjustment.

It's so iffy though, because some days I feel that I lean toward soft foods too much, so maybe i don't need one-- other days I'm too hungry! It's enough to make me nuts! :thumbup:

Spidey-- My weight is always teetering up and down, up and down! I totally know what you're going through. I think your body will adjust though, it might just take a little time. I think you'll be able to settle at that weight if that's where you want to be. All of this time you've been losing, so I"m certain that you'll be able to maintain.

Lisa

[rguay 0]

There finicky alright. For a year I could eat anything. At exactly one year I started having problems with bread and chicken. Also, I have to take it really slow in the morning.

How weird is that after one year. I don't get it but now I think I am like everyone else.

[rguay 0]

Same again this week. Yikes! Am I ever going to lose another pound?:redface:

[OnTheWay to Thin 0]

I am with you all, I have not been getting updates either! I am still holding, not going down, go up 1 down 1. I went in for another fill this week and I hope (fingers crossed) that that will do the trick. I feel like I am losing as slow as molasses in the winter but I am not gaining so I guess that is something. Since my fill I have noticed a big difference in what I am eating, so maybe soon... Ann you are doing awesome, I wish I was where you are!