Was anyone banded in December of '06?

AthinnerDenise · 10-29-2007, 10:36 AM

I gained 5 lbs over the weekend because it was my birthday. I went out to dinner with my kids on thurs. Then fri and sat and sun different friends took me out to dinner. Now I am up 5 lbs. I am going to drink protein drinks only this week and try to get it off.
I seem to lose the best doing that. I don't want it to take a month to lose what I gained, like it usually does.

kellie · 10-30-2007, 07:25 PM

What protien drinks do you drink?

AthinnerDenise · 10-31-2007, 12:22 AM

I have this huge jug of EAS chocolate whey that I got at Walmart a long time ago. I think that it's 120 calories if it's made with water and not milk. I have done Slim fast low carb too but it's 190 calories. I have also used Atkins if I get sick of chocolate and get their strawberry The great thing about the band is that I really don't get hungry. I lose the best if I stick to 800 calories a day. I don't lose anything if I don't exercise too.

I find it easiest to count calories doing the protein drinks. I hate looking up the calories on food and never know if I am figuring them out right, if it doesn't say right on the package.

kellie · 11-02-2007, 06:02 AM

Thank you I am going to try that I need a jump start bad :)

transformer · 11-03-2007, 10:15 PM

Hi!

I was banded on December 19th. I typically "hang out" on the Steady Losers thread, too! I've almost lost 50 pounds according to my doctor's scale (or 54 pounds according to my home scale!). Obviously, I like my home scale better!

I just earned an Education Specialist degree in a one-year period (8/06-8/07), so my weight loss is a bit slower than some other folks. I had to spend way too much time sitting on my butt writing paper after paper and sitting some more in my classes.

I have a 10cc band and just got my latest fill last week. My band has 9cc of fluid in it now. My restriction is very good now and I finally can't eat more than about a half cup of food at a time. My hunger seems to be well under control. I'm hoping this will help speed up my weight loss!

I really wanted to be under 200 pounds by my one-year bandiversary, but I'm at 225 currently, so I don't think I'll quite make it. My doctor would like for me to make it to at least 208.5. We'll see--the best I can do is get as close to that as I can!

By the way, I'm pretty sure that I am only considered to be "obese" now, not "morbidly obese!" It seems a bit silly to be excited about "just" being obese, but at least it's a step in the right direction!

Congratulations to all of you who have made it so close to your goal weight already! I am thrilled for you! Way to go!

For all of you who feel like you are struggling--hang in there and keep following your doctor's recommendations. The weight will start to come off if you persevere!

BabyGotBack · 11-09-2007, 02:11 PM

I just wanted to come by and say hello to some of my friends!
I was originally scheduled for Dec 06 so this is the group I started with.
I have an update!!!
I made it to goal!!!
My goal was near/at 145 by my 34th b-day (yesterday) and I weighed in today at 147!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for all of your support!

ibrahem · 11-16-2007, 08:37 AM

Hi BabyGotBack .. congratulation

I'm happy for you .. it's nice to see more of us reaching thier goals .

good luck :)

JASONKAREEM · 12-04-2007, 09:24 PM

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I WAS BANDED ON DECEMBER 28, 2006. TO DATE I HAVE LOST 120 POUNDS. I HAVE HAD A LOT OF UPS AND DOWNS, BUT I WOULD NOT TRADE THIS BAND FOR ANYTHING. I LIVE IN NORTH CAROLINA, BUT I WAS BANDED BY DR. GEORGE FIELDING IN NY. HE IS GREAT! ALL OF MY FILLS HAVE BEEN GREAT. SOMETIMES THEY HAVE BEEN TOO TIGHT, BUT IT USUALLY ADJUSTS WELL AFTER ABOUT A WEEK. THIS IS MY FIRST TIME WRITING, BUT I HAVE BEEN SO ENCOURAGED BY READING EVERYONES POSTS. THIS SUPPORT IS SO GOOD FOR ME. EVEN IF SOMEONE IS NOT DOING SO WELL IT HELPS TO KNOW THAT THERE IS SOMEONE OUT THERE THAT CAN RELATE AND UNDERSTANDS WHAT WE ARE GOING THROUGH.
THanks to you all
Barbara

TXbandit · 12-14-2007, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JASONKAREEM

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I WAS BANDED ON DECEMBER 28, 2006. TO DATE I HAVE LOST 120 POUNDS. I HAVE HAD A LOT OF UPS AND DOWNS, BUT I WOULD NOT TRADE THIS BAND FOR ANYTHING. I LIVE IN NORTH CAROLINA, BUT I WAS BANDED BY DR. GEORGE FIELDING IN NY. HE IS GREAT! ALL OF MY FILLS HAVE BEEN GREAT. SOMETIMES THEY HAVE BEEN TOO TIGHT, BUT IT USUALLY ADJUSTS WELL AFTER ABOUT A WEEK. THIS IS MY FIRST TIME WRITING, BUT I HAVE BEEN SO ENCOURAGED BY READING EVERYONES POSTS. THIS SUPPORT IS SO GOOD FOR ME. EVEN IF SOMEONE IS NOT DOING SO WELL IT HELPS TO KNOW THAT THERE IS SOMEONE OUT THERE THAT CAN RELATE AND UNDERSTANDS WHAT WE ARE GOING THROUGH.
THanks to you all
Barbara

Hi, Barbara! Can you remember waaayyyy back to this time last year......I am almost 2 weeks post-op and hungry. I lost 9 lbs the first week on liquids, and none since then. Maybe I am not getting enough exercise yet. I feel the restriction when I eat, and I guess I should just be glad I lost 9 lbs in 2 weeks, right???

amillerjones · 12-30-2007, 02:03 PM

I was banded on December 6th so its been a little over a year and I lost 70 pounds. I went from a size 18 to a size 6! I feel great as far as that but still dealing with the psychological baggage. Definitely still a work in progress

amillerjones · 12-30-2007, 02:03 PM

:whoo:I was banded on December 6th so its been a little over a year and I lost 70 pounds. I went from a size 18 to a size 6! I feel great as far as that but still dealing with the psychological baggage. Definitely still a work in progress

AthinnerDenise · 12-30-2007, 08:24 PM

I have more to lose. I hope I am able to take some more off. I am a slow loser with a slow metabolism. I have high hopes that during this next year, I will continue to drop a little at a time.

EmmyEmmy · 01-02-2008, 07:48 AM

Hi! I was also banded 12/06. I am down 87 pounds with about 23 to go. I also love my band & wouldn't trade it for anything. I have found that things have slowed up a lot now. Each pound is a hard won battle. But that's okay as long as they keep coming off. Stick with it!

Mammysm · 01-03-2008, 09:30 AM

Hello out there. Yes I was banded December 06. I have lost about 40 lbs so far. not what I would have wanted, thought by now more would have come off. I like so many cannot seem to leave the sweets and junk alone. But now that the holidays are over , I am really making an effort to do so.
I am in NH> I am going back to doctor on the 22nd, fear I have gained. but with about 19 days left hoping to drop some. I am pretty sure that I will be getting a fill I need one.

Please write I would love to hear from you that are in the same boat as me. Meals are not the problem , portions there are much much better than before the band. it is the snacking. My email is Mammysm@aol.com and usually check it every day. So please , please write.

Had my Lap Band done in Portsmouth NH Dr, Looser...write always Donna

vltfamily · 01-15-2008, 09:07 AM

i had my band put in 12 -11-06. ive lost 90lbs was at 310 down to 219 i just had my 3rd fill dec 18th 07 im at 7 and 1/4 cc fill in a 10cc band its been rough going hard to keep food down but then all of a sudden a day here and there i can eat normal its the craziest thing. iv only got 25lbs to go cant wait but i to have a problem snacking and i also have a sweet tooth ice cream is great when im having a rough day getting anything to stay down.