Mandie new loser

[Mandie]

Hi all:wave_cry:
1st weigh in since gastric band 2/2/10

start weight 18st 10lb

8/2/10 : -7lb

early days i know but i'm excited !

 

[rybens]

Thats brilliant well done you x

 

[Mixman]

Brilliant loss so far! Keep up the great work

 

[phatmomma]

Whoo hooo brilliant xx

 

[Mandie]

wk 2 weigh in

Ok now i'm depressed

weigh in
8/2/10 : -7lb
15/2/10: - 1lb :cry:

I feel i can eat anything and everything , i thought the swelling and healing would give me some restriction but no ! it's down to pure willpower , which is clearly failing me .

 

[phatmomma]

Stay positive Mandie, it's a loss and over 8lb in two weeks is not to be sneezed at... xx

 

[dreamofbeingslim]

Like Julie says that is an 8lb loss so please don't get disheartened. Well done.

 

[phatgirl]

Wishing great success with your band, pop in and let us know how you are getting on.

Nic

 

[iheartny]

Mandie, keep at it hun, I rely on you!
At least it is in the right direction!
Its so EASY to pass this advice on isn't it..... then take no notice of it ourselves x

 

[Mandie]

GUTTED, GUTTED,GUTTED!

HELP!
I had a chat with the team at Heartlands yesterday , my intake is getting out of hand , i had cheese on toast for tea last night, i was told no fill for at least 8 wks maybe even 12wks, oh no!!! how will i manage , i really thought i'd start seeing some good weight loss straight away, i was advised to change to puree next wk , i couldn't tell them i'd ate everything mash, lasagne, toast etc ,etc since last week , i'm only just 2wks post op. I really am disapointed , in myself as much as anything else . I need help and some motivation , iheartny has been a big support as i know she's going through it too , so thanks , but i feel no better than beore the band , its still down to me to restrict my intake , and clearly i'm no good at that or i wouldn't be here in the first place :sigh: !

 

[gillabean]

Hi Mandie, I presume you haven't got any restriction in the band yet. So really, nothing has changed, now that the swelling has started to go down. Your real weight loss will begin when you get your fills. At this stage, it really is willpower I'm afraid. Now, when you get your fill THAT is when you'll feel restriction. I know I'm not a bander but I did lots of research about banding before I chose the bypass.

 

[Mandie]

wk 3 weigh in

Week 3 already i can't believe how quickly its passed. I think i'm getting back to a possitive attitude although i'v not lost weight this wk i'm feeling that my time will come , and i need to help myself (5wks to 1st fill)
weigh in
8/2/10 : -7lb
15/2/10: - 1lb :cry:
22/2/10: NIL

 

[cindy1]

Hi Mandie stay positive and try the puree stuff for awhile and see if that makes a difference. Once you see those scales moving again you'll get your motavation back. As you know it was never going to be easy, and keep remembering you have lost 29lb already and not put anymore on so you are going in the right direction. Remeber what you put as your goal date 'WHENEVER AS LONG AS I GET THERE ONE DAY', well you are doing good girl, your on your way.

Im fighting for you lovey as I'm sure I will need all this same advice when I'm 3 weeks post opp.(Its easy for me to say it now lol)

 

[Mandie]

wk4 weigh in

weigh in
8/2/10 : -7lb
15/2/10: - 1lb :cry:
22/2/10: NIL
1/3/10: NIL :sigh:

I'm staying possitive , i realised losing weight is not the only advantage of my band , i do feel healthier and smaller somehow? i'm walking more and making changes which i could only dream of before.

 

[Mandie]

wk5 weigh in

weigh in
8/2/10 : -7lb
15/2/10: - 1lb :cry:
22/2/10: NIL
1/3/10: NIL :sigh:
8/3/10:+2lb

I really need that 1st fill, i just hope that when i do get it i won't be dissapointed again , as i had such high hopes after the op , oh well 3wks till fill!

 

[kandeechops]

Mandie, Please keep a positive mind because that all you have at the moment, keep telling your self why you had this done I know it's really hard at times but really is worth it if you stick with it, I had my band fitted 6 1/2 months ago i've now had 4 fills i've lost 5 1/2 stone and feel absolutely great.....So just stay positive and keep ya head in the right place.......Good luck

 

[Mandie]

Thanks Sue, it makes a change to hear a possitive story about a band all i'v read lately have been negative .Was it a slow weight loss for you prior to the fill?

 

[Mandie]

wk7 weigh in

weigh in
8/2/10 : -7lb
15/2/10: - 1lb :cry:
22/2/10: NIL
1/3/10: NIL :sigh:
8/3/10:+2lb
15/3/10: -2lb
22/3/10: -3lb

First fill tomorrow !!!!!

 

[Mixman]

Going the right way again Mandie.

I can tell by the smiles you're happier. Well done xx

 

[Mandie]

Yeah thanks Mixman , i've realised (at last) that i still need to put in the effort and work with the band .x