Anyone banded on or around 6/30/09...just wondering

[urs9999 0]

Hi, I was banded on 6/30/09 and I have lost 24lbs and had my 3rd fill today. Just wondering how many fills everyone had and how much weight everyone lost that was banded around the same time. Thanks!

[melinda_205 0]

Hi URS. I was banded 7-1-09, I have also had 3 fills and have lost 25 pounds. It sounds like we are running pretty close together. I didnt have any restriction until after 4 wks but since the first I have had a 3 fills. I think I would have done much better if I would have started exercising sooner but just started getting serious in the past few days. I found a thread on here called "August Mile Challenge" but it goes from month to month so I joined with them so I have someone else to be accountable to and keep me on track. Please let me know how you progress. I think it would be nice to know how others banded close to the same time are doing. Good Luck!

Edited August 25, 2009 by melinda_205
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[lessofm3 0]

Hi I was banded on June 15, 2009, I've had one fill went for a second but didn't get a fill. Good luck to the two of you in your journey.

[melinda_205 0]

Hey Less, how much have you lost so far? Just curious as to if we are all falling close together. thanks

Edited August 25, 2009 by melinda_205
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[lessofm3 0]

Melinda, I've lost 47 pounds so far. And my BMI has dropped from 45 to 36.9. But what I've found is that everyone loses at their own pace and I still have a long way to go! Good luck in your journey.

[urs9999 0]

Melinda it sounds like you and I are neck and neck. Good to know, I was wondering if I was on track! When did you get your 3rd fill? I got mine yesterday. Ended up throwing up after my pills and Water this morning!

Hey Less...you have lost quite a bit, was some of it pre-op? No wonder why you didn't get a fill, your losing fast. Good for you.

Lets keep in touch!

Good luck to you guys!

[lessofm3 0]

Urs, I started out at 262 that was on June 1st, so I guess I'm counting the amt of weight I lost from when I started the pre-op diet.

The day of my surgery I was at 253 so since surgery I have lost 36 pounds, so I guess we're all pretty close to the amt of weight lost.

I guess I list my starting weight at the weight I was when I started the pre-op diet simply because for me, to see those numbers it helps me in reaching my goal, and the day I started the pre-op liquid diet is the day I count as me starting my journey to a healthier, and thinner me. Does that make sense?

Good luck to you!

[lcoulson 0]

I was banded 6/24/09 and I have lost about 37 lbs. I have had one fill and I'm seeing my doctor for a possible second fill next week. Sounds like we are all on our way to where we would like to be!

[AH2023 0]

I was banded on 7/20/09 and had my first fill yesterday. I feel like I can still eat too much. I've lost 13 lbs. so far. I need to start exercising I guess.

[Lady Lap Band 71]

I was banded 6/19 and have had 2 fills...my next fill is Wed 9/2 I have lost 22lbs since surgery

[kay Ellen 0]

I was banded on 7-22-09 and have lost 29 lbs and 16 since the banding. I have been really happy with this and am having my first fill on 9-8-09. I will have the fill but am kind of thinking how can I loose faster or easier than I already have? I am not hungry. Any advise?

[melinda_205 0]

Hey URS99, When I got my first fill my surgeon told me that I may want to try to stay on just liquids for the rest of that day (most of the time I can eat something small and soft) but I am tighter in the mornings than any other time. I have seen on this site that several people have said that they are tighter in the mornings so if there is anyway that you can change the times that you take your meds to early afternoon that would probably help. I wanted to be down at least 30 pounds by my two month mark but I dont know if that will happen...I only have a few days left. I felt better today about my loss, when I put on a pair of jeans they fit much more comfortable than before surgery. Good luck, please stay in touch to let me know how you are doing.

[melinda_205 0]

Hey less, you are doing great! Whats your secret?

[lessofm3 0]

Urs, I really don't have a secret. I eat only 3 times a day.

I usually have Breakfast at around 7:30 in the morning (I have to leave early for work) my Breakfast consists of 1/4 cup egg beaters, 1 ounce lean ham, 1 ounce 2% milkfat cheese cut into cubes. I slice of Sara Lee whole wheat toast with a spray of I can't believe it's not butter.

Lunch: I'll have 1 cup egg drop soup; 1/2 cup 1% milkfat cottage cheese; 1 2% milkfat string cheese.< /p>

Dinner: It usually consists of 3-4 ounces of roasted chicken breast. 1 1/2 cup chedd airs (it's an organic soy snack) and 1/2 of a small nectarine peeled. (I usually can't eat all of this food though)

Before breakfast I have 1 cup of Decaf coffee, and before bed 1 cup decaf coffee.< /p>

During the day I drink anywhere from 4-6 16.9 ounce bottles of Water.

[lessofm3 0]

Also I allow myself at least 20 minutes for my meals. I usually don't go over 30 minutes. I also chew, chew, chew!

Good luck!