IrishRN

I can still do sushi. I stick to the rolls and sashimi

I did WW forever and it is awesome. With this band though, I didnt want to feel like I was on a diet and with WW for me, I felt like I was. I keep track of my calories through out the day which is easy since the restriction is there. What also has helped was figuring out how much I burn on an average day. I'm between 1800 and 2100 depending on my activity. I know then that if I keep it 500-1000 calories under that, I'll lose about 1-2 pounds a week.

Looks like everyone had a good week regardless it was a Holiday. I am down too. Finally weighed in at 179.6!

Have a great week everyone!

Laura

I hit up lap band talk for the blogs. Seems they have more to read over there. I like to read Band_Groupie she has a good blog on that site.

Recently I became aware of a vlog weight loss community on you tube. I really love watching some of those videos. Seems very honest and personal because you can see the people there. I would recommend ProofWLSworks. It is a group of weight loss patients who have a topic they speak about each week. So one person speaks each day of the week with that topic. It is really cool to hear each persons perspective. My user name is faith8412. I like more people over there and would be happy to share their screen names to anyone who may be intersted. Amazing how much you can learn and relate to so very much!

Great videos Angie! Its great to place not just your face and posts but a voice as well!! You look great and your little boy is so cute. Thanks so much for sharing your gift of encouragement with us. You are an inspiration!

Laura

Wow everyone congrats!

I didnt weigh in on Thanksgiving but I did today..... the day after and was down a pound. This process has been so slooooww for me but i'm okay with it. As long as the scale keeps headed in the right direction!

Have a great time with family and friends this week!

Laura

I so agree!

Congrats on what you are doing. You look great Sabrina

Thanks for the replys......... of course it tightened up this morning. We'll see how the rest of the day goes. This forum is great for advice. Keeps me in check

and that lets me know what is going on is normal.

Happy Thanksgiving

My band feels like it is wide open the last few days. Geesh... anyone else get this as well? Bad week for this to happen.. haha. Just my luck it will probably tighten up on Thanksgiving!

Laura

I was banded in February, and I've lost maybe 30lbs since surgery. I've had 4 or 5 fills (lost track now) and I feel restriction. I generally follow all the bandster rules for eating, and i track my food intake. I get in about 1200-1400 calories daily and do cardio 3-4 times a week. I've talked to my fill doc and Dr. Miranda and all they tell me is that i'm a slow loser and to keep plugging away. I am so tired of this super slow loss. Yes, I'm thrilled to be healthier than I was a year ago. I know I couldn't have gotten here without the band, but I sometimes wonder if the magic will ever happen for me.

I can feel your frustration. I have seen a slow loss too in my own weight loss.... Hang in there... I believe the magic is already happening.

Laura

I have Tivo and when I set up my recorder... I can see that some of the cable channels will run past seasons. If you get that service, try there.

Otherwise. I'd look online at Amazon or Bestbuy.

Good Luck

Laura

WOW...how you have worked this band in 6 months! What an accomplishment! You are inspiring...

Congrats

Laura

Great site... They even account for the WW points system.

Down another pound from last week. I'm 181.1..... I can feel the 170's approaching!

I know how you feel... somedays I can eat the whole house... and others not a thing.

I know if I have days like around TOM...where I am tight. I tend to graze more. I dont eat 3 meals like I should and calorie wise go over what I want to do. I feel like I have not had enough to eat. This maybe what is happening. Call the OCC.. they are a huge help

Good Luck

Laura

I'm down another 1.5 since last wed. woo hoo.

Good job everyone!! Ashley and Kristi way to go! I wish Atkins worked as well for me. Congrats

B: soy latte 100 cals

1/4c dry oats, 1/2c frozen Blueberries, 1/2 banana, splenda to taste: 145 cals

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Ashley... I've been making wraps for lunch... yum and filling... thanks for logging your food!!

Great topic Angie. I was wondering the same as lately people have had tight bands. I too like you, can eat muffins and cake and can do breakfast. If I stay within my calories for the day, I do feel restricted, much more than before I had the band and bottom line.... I'm still losing wt and doing it much easier than I had before. Like the Dr said at OCC.. once you get above 3.0 in the band... he has seen more people have to come back for unfills and have problems. I'm hoping I can stay at 3.0 as I am losing wt at a nice rate and with ease. Thats not to say someone above 3.0 will have difficulty..... We are supposed to be able to eat what we want only in smaller portions. I figure if I'm losing and not struggling... why get filled.

As to fluids. I have had the experience of feeling liquids in my throat or sitting on top of the stoma before. Its only happened once or twice and not enjoyable.

Laura

Incredible! how exciting and proud you must be!!!

laura

Great visual Shelby... and very cute pic!

Laura

B: coffee with 1c vanilla soy milk 100 cals

1/2 zone bar - 100 cals

Hi Kristy... I noticed you were in Riverside County... I am too. Do you go to the OCC for your fills or see someone local?

Laura

Down 3.5 pounds this week.

Have gone from a 5x to a 2 x. Could not believe it when I went and tried on clothes.

Also when I was walking last week my pants fell right off. Sooooooooooo glad no one was around

congrats on the loss... Your pants falling off is a NSV!

I lost a pound. I'm down to 183.4 this week.... slow and steady

Laura

Your wt loss has been fantastic.... I have to ask.. why did you have a fill?

I'm sorry if that sounds too forward.

Thanks so much! It just makes me feel better to get that unfill while i'm stressed. Would rather stay the same weight or gain a few than lose my band!

On the 79 cent menu at taco bell they have a cheese roll up. All it is is a tortillia with cheese in it melted. I can to tortillias so I dip those in hot sauce and eat them. Only about 99 calories per one if I remember right. I'll get one of those and some pintos and cheese and it's a great meal. Since i've been having to eat out a lot b/c of being at the hospital i'm trying to be good.

Okay.. I did have one today. I looked up the calories on Calorie King and it said 200 calories. Can that be right? they are so small. and the pintos and cheese said 160. Let me know if you have another source.

Congrats on getting the cheese roll up down. I was worried for min I wouldnt be able to. yum

Laura