I need some support/inspriation

NewcastleMamma · 04-29-2008, 05:25 PM

Hi everyone.

I was banded on 2.15.08, and since then I've lost 26lbs (yippie)!! In the last 10 days I have not lost anything and am now feeling like a looser - and getting discouraged. For some reason, when I loose weight every week, I feel so good about myself, and it really helps me keep going, doing what I"m supposed to be doing and eating ALL the right things and not eating much. I'm slipping a little and need some support.

I've had one fill - 1.6cc's. I noticed about 4 days into it that I was having a hard time drinking liquids, so I had .6cc's removed. I felt great. I was able to eat my small meals, drink lots of water, etc. I never really felt 'full' when I was done with my small meal, but I was no longer hungry, so I was following that cue. Now I'm having a harder time following that cue, so I think it might be time for a little bit of a fill....just a guess.

Since my fill/unfill I've lost 11lbs. My fill was on March 31st. The unfill was about 5 days later. But for the last 10 days I've stayed the same. Do you think I need a fill?

I could use some words of encouragement, and some inspiration. I'm not making great choices the last week, and I know I should be. I never expected to get so down on myself when I didn't see the scale going down every week. While I still can't eat as much as I used to, I am eating a bit more and not making great choices.

Thanks for reading and anything you can contribute - personal experiences, words of wisdom, support, inspiration, etc.

Much Peace and Good Luck to Us All!

Maggie

**Jack** · 04-29-2008, 05:47 PM

Sometimes it seems harder to KEEP moving in the right direction than GET moving in the right direction....and we are weakened by focusing on 'how hard' it is to get where we want to be rather than 'how to get there'.

Frustration results.

Every once in a while, I dig out the pair of my old fat pants I saved to help me reflect on the fruits of discipline and Bandster eating style.

It seems to work.

Then again, sometimes I think I need another fill.

We have a wonderful variety of good choices for our meal plans. Whatever it may be that affects our brain to choose the horrid crap that imprisoned us all and sent us on our way to becoming Morbidly Obese, must be something far more powerful that we can even imagine.

Still, it is up to us, with every beat of our heart and every last <Control-alt-delete> command our poor brain/CPU can muster, we must overcome that crazed overeating behavior that led us into the Land of the Morbidly Obese.

You can do it.

NewcastleMamma · 04-30-2008, 03:59 PM

Thanks for your reply and words!

Somehow when I got on the scale this morning I lost 4lbs. HAHA - It's so strange. I weigh myself once a week right when I wake up. I decided to weigh myself again this morning (obsessing since I had not lost anything in 10 days) and there it was - 4lbs gone!

This is a boost I needed.

I'm so happy - I can't wait to reach my goal - I'm 10lbs from my half way point!

Thanks again.

PEace,
Maggie

Carol-WA · 05-09-2008, 10:50 PM

I was banded on 2-14-08 and have had no problem sticking to the 600 cal/60 protein limits..and haven't felt hungry and still haven't needed a fill. guess I am one of the lucky ones.. be sure you drink before you eat and not for 60 minutes after or you will flush it all down and will be hungry..another thing,exercise is very important..I am in Federal Way..is your Newcastle in Renton? take care, Carol WA

CindySue · 05-14-2008, 06:17 PM

Hello,
My name is Cindy I am hoping to be banded soon by Dr. Bock how was he ? did he and his staff seem to know what they were doing?
Thank You for any info you can give me this is all a little scary
Cindy

Carol-WA · 05-14-2008, 08:33 PM

He is awesome! the staff are caring and friendly..you will have a super experience..congrats on making this move to a healthier you..
Carol WA