First fill went well and was much easier than I thought it would be. A numbing prick, then the fill needle, where he removed what was in the band, (2cc that I never knew was there in the first place) and added 1.5 cc giving me a total of 3.5cc. So, we will see how this works for me. My next fill appointment isn’t until March 10, six weeks away so you know what that means? It means I am going to have to be very diligent and controlled if I am to lose some weight by my next appointment. The good news is, I did not gain any weight since surgery and am still at 250. I am really happy about that, because I thought I for sure gained a few pounds. (can't believe I just said I am happy about being 250!)
What is amazing is how easily I have fallen back into my old eating habits. My portion sizes have changed and are smaller, but I still eat the same stuff. I cook with EVOO and butter, still use ½ and ½ in my coffee, tarter sauce on my fish and ranch dressing on my salad. (and those are only a few of my bad habits) They are all high fat foods and all wrong. It is amazing my weight stayed the same.
So, it is time to strategize and get busy. And change what I am eating. It’s time to concentrate and make weight loss my priority. I didn’t have surgery or a contraption implanted in me to stay the same!
My goal for my next appointment is to be at least at 240. 10 lbs in 6 weeks is doable don’t you think? Actually, my next goal is 238 which is a 10% weight loss. So that is what I will strive for.
Glad your first fill went well!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the goal, You can do it!!!!
Glad to hear you fill went well. I would go with the first goal. You don't want to make a goal that isn't realistic to reach. If you make the 10% goal it will be a bonus!
ReplyDeleteJust remember that whatever foods you decide to put down for a while, it's just temporary. Set small goals. You're doing fine!
ReplyDeleteGlad it went well!
ReplyDeleteOoh, you know what is good? You just listed some of the things that have helped keep you at that weight, so you know if you change just a few then you should see some movement! I am glad your fill went swimmingly! Be strong! Hell...I dont need to tell you that! You made it through 6 months of waiting...
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Hey GF! Sounds like the fill went perfectly! You're doing well in Bandster Hell and you're going to get there!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad it went well - just remember the fill thing can be a long process, but you'll get there.
ReplyDeleteGlad your first fill went well!! Hope this helps with the restrictions! For me I bought small little bowls that only can hold a cup and eat most of my dinners out of them or a salad plate really helps :)
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