Is this band a gimmick or what?????

I really thought I would have lost something after my first postop visit but gained 1 lb in 6 weeks but Doc wasn't concerned. But after my first fill I thought I would have more restriction - not..... so I have been eating off track and geting disgusted.  Just thought it would give me better portion control!!!!!

Your band is a tool, give it time to work for you. Once you get good restriction it will limit the amount of food you can eat. Until then the trick is to measure your food (about a cup or less) and eat until you no long feel hungry. Eat a small protein snack every few hours (e.g., cheese). Make sure you get your fluids & protein in each day. As long as you stay under 1200 calories a day you will loose weight. After you get restriction you will eat less than 800 calories a day.

Thanks MaMa - I just need more encouragement.  Ned the scale to move a little faster. I have lost inches.  Not patient enough I guess. My nut wants 1/2 cup portions/snack 6x a day. 

Just knowing that I have a band and went through surgery forces me to try and prove that it was worth to everyone.  65 lbs gone since August!!!

you go girl!!!!!!! people that are to be banded need to hear the positive stuff more often......I'm just sayin'........

You're right, if it wasn't for the success stories on youtube and here, I wouldn't be where I am now!!!!

You are working it girl!!!  Keep it up!

Boo

Thank ya Boo!!!! I guess the biggest piece of advice to give to a bander is to just do it like Nike!!! Its hard, its very hard, but with or without restriction, I practice portion control and I work out atleast 6 days a week. You can't help but lose weight when you do that.

Yeah, I totally agree.  I actually use the Nike slogan a lot myself too.  Whenver I am tired or making excuses I think "JUST DO IT!"   I just started The 30 Day Shred DVD to mix it up a bit and it's kicking my butt.  My goal is to do it for 30 days straight and lose 10 pounds this month.  I have lost 37 pounds since surgery Sept 16, and 70 total.  I am loving life with my band, even if it is frustrating at time, it's WAY WAY better then life without it.  :) 

Keep up the great work and inspiring others!!!  :D

Boo

I totally agree, I might want to try to do that DVD on Sunday's when both of my gyms are closed. Can you get it from Wal-mart?