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We All Need Loving Support!

So I was thinking back to when I first got my band (11/2007). WOW, that was almost 3 years ago. At that time I was living with a man that was very unsupportive. From the day of surgery he argued with me about having it done. But I was determined because it is what I wanted. And heck who was he to tell me what I can and cannot do with my body!!   He made it very difficult for me to stay on track. Always offering me fattening sugary foods... "slider" foods that were easy for me to get down. Ice cream, chocolate bars and even cookies. WTH? I don't know how I managed to not gain any of my weight back? I guess subconsciously I knew I had to stop and not ever over indulge myself. 2 years after I finally got rid of him and for good!! That was last summer (6/09).   It took me the rest of the year to get back on my feet. A lot of great things happened during this process, I bought a home for me and my kids, I bought a new car. The one thing I hadn't done yet was drop weight still at a plateau but hey I'm not complaining! Finally in January of this year (1/10) I decided that I was ready to do ME!   Here I go minding my own business and BAM I meet the man of my dreams, the love of my life! And he's been so amazing to me and supports me, encourages me, and accepts me just as I am. Weight is still slow in coming off, 26lbs since January. But it's 26lbs on top of what I had already lost putting me at 56lbs LOST FOR GOOD!   Being back in the forums has also been great motivation for me. I love reading all the blogs and testimonials from everyone. It's also supportive and encouraging. THANK YOU for sharing your success and even your not so success. We need to hear from you no matter what so we can help lift you when you don't feel like getting up.   I can't imagine being without my band. I LOVE IT! And I wouldn't trade it for the world!   S240/C184/SG170 by Aug 3rd)/LG140 by Nov 14th Height 5' 2.5" Banded 11/14/07
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My dear friend, clear your mind of I can't! - Sam Johnson

I've never been one to keep a blog. I love to read other people's blogs though. I just get a lil' sad when they all of a sudden disappear from the face of the earth. So I'm going to make the effort to not let that happen. At least I will let you know if I decide I want to stop.   Here's a bit of my story: I was banded November 14, 2007. This November will be my 3 year bandiversary. :tongue2: Since being banded I've lost as of today a total of 55lbs. I'm 5'2 1/2" and my starting weight was 240 at surgery, today I'm 185! Whoot! Whoot! :w00t:   Like many people I've had my ups and downs with my band but mostly due to outside interference. Meaning I'm an emotional eater, blah! However, I've been mindful enough to not gain any of my weight back. THANK GAWD! I've plateaued more times than I care to recall. But I figure that's better than nothing and certainly better than gaining. :cool:   I originally started out with a "plan" cause that's what seems to work best for ME (I didn't say it was fail proof though). :smile:   Today my "plan" is to eat the following: B Protein Shake S Greek Yogurt L Cream of Chicken soup with corn S Small apple and peanut butter D 1/2 Chicken Breast and 1/2 sweet papa S Protein Shake   *I've had breakfast and then our monthly taco truck (provided by my agency to all employees) came by my area and I had refried beans and cheese. I no longer eat flour tortillas so I throw that away. Hmm I wonder how much lard was used to cook the beans....:wub:   I worked out last night. I'm on W2 of C25K. If you've not heard of it you might want to give it a shot. Google Couch to 5K and you'll get all the info you need to get started. It's only 3 days per week which for me is manageable. But yet pushes you hard enough that you feel like your getting a work out. :thumbup: On my off days (Today for example) I'm going to do some weight training. Yeah, that's what I'm going to do... :frown:   Did I mention I'll be 40 on August 3rd!? :tt1: This has a LOT to do with why I'm recommitting myself to my band. And the fact that I've met a wonderful and loving man whose so very supportive (last one was a complete a-ho about surgery but that's the past). My 2 boys are growing so fast and before I know it they'll be flying on their own. I just have so much to look forward too. I'm so blessed to just even still be ALIVE! And been given the opp to make a difference, well, why waste my band and boohoo poor me. Nope! I'm clearing my mind of I can't... cause this MexiCAN!! tehe :smile:
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Me & My Stretched Pouch

I'm almost 3 years out and I have absolutely no complaints about my band. Yes, I've managed to stretch my pouch and it's not been fixed. I went to the doc and he offered GASTRIC. Eh-eh! That's not an option for ME! If I had wanted that I would've done that in the first place.   Then I spoke with the nutritionist and she said that I should increase my protein to above 60+, and come back in a month. If by then I'm not able to lose weight then I should seriously reconsider gastric. This was in late January and I've lost a total of 26lbs to date on my own since!!!   I've not gone back to the doc but then again they've not called me back either. Which I probably should just suck it up and call them now that I'm thinking about it.   I feel fine though. I still have good enough restriction. I've kept optimistic during this process because I know that I can eat more food than "allowable". It's all about being mindful of what you put in your mouth. Regardless if you have a stretched pouch or not you still have to eat clean and work out. There's no getting around it if you want to see results!!   My short term goal is to lose another 14lbs before my 40th birthday which is August 3rd. That would put me at 170lbs. My long term goal is to be at and maintain a weight of 140lbs.   Me & My Stretched Pouch CAN DO IT!!!   S240/C184/SG170/LG140
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I'm Losing It!

Wow! It's been a hot minute since I've posted. But I wanted to check in... on 6/29 I weight 181.   Today I weight 173. It's only a difference of 8lbs. I don't care! It's 8lbs GONE and for good!   I'm feeling great and I'm able to buy clothes I hadn't been able to wear in a very long time.   I do watch what I eat and I also work out. But I'm not in a competition with anyone. I've lost a total of 67lbs. November 14, 2010 will be my 3 year bandiversary. And I'm confident that I'll be down another 23lbs by then. That's my minim goal. My main goal is 33lbs.   Baby steps... enjoying life, love and laughing it up too cause for once in my life I'm getting it right!! And YOU CAN TOO!   Keep up the good work everybody.   YOU ARE WORTH IT!
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Happy New Day & Happy New Me!

SO yesterday was a crazy effed emotional day for me. But I pressed on and still WENT to WORK OUT! That was GOOD for ME because I'm an emotional eater. Since I had packed all my mini meals for the day I didn't venture off NOT once! I didn't drink as much water as I had wanted though it doesn't really matter.   Yesterday is gone and who knows what tomorrow will bring. All we've got is TODAY so make the best of it!!!
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Getting In Tune With YOU!

Okay so today I weight myself and I'm at 184.8. Does that mean I'm 184 or 185? I hate the scale sometimes. :smile:   Alright here are my confessions from yesterday's "plan"... I SAAAAID I was going to eat this:   B Protein Shake S Greek Yogurt L Cream of Chicken soup with corn S Small apple and peanut butter D 1/2 Chicken Breast and 1/2 sweet papa S Protein Shake   But this is what I ended up having:   B Protein Shake S 1/2 cup refried beans and cheese L 1 cup cream of chicken soup with corn and bacon bits, 1/2 slice whole wheat english muffin and 1 greek blueberry yogurt S 3 slices thin turkey deli and 1 slice swiss cheese D 1/2 chicken breast S 1 cup cottage cheese with pineapple chunks   Clearly I was off my "plan" but not far off track. I'm allowing myself 1,100 - 1,300 calories per day. The total consumed was 1,500. Not great but not bad because I was feeling particularly hungry today. And when I am I don't deprive myself I just make better choices. It's probably because I've been working out more. I can tell my body needs food for fuel. LOVE IT! I just knew that a protein shake in the evening was not going to cut it. Instead of having it I opted to have cottage cheese and pineapple chunks.   I know a lot of people are staying at or around 800 - 1,000 calories per day. If that works for you GREAT! I have those days too. Usually cause I get busy I forget to eat. But I'm not in competition with anyone. I'm not trying to be the thinnest or lose it the fastest.   I enjoy food in a totally different way than I used to before. I eat until I'm satisfied. I drink water first to make sure that it's not just me being thirsty rather than hungry. I also pay attention to when I'm feeling stressed and look for other alternatives. This is what I mean about getting in tune with YOU!   It's important to listen to your body and use the band to help you. Remember people the band is not the cure!
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Argh! Frustrated with Mother Nature!

You know sometimes I wished that "time of the month" would just come some other time!! Seems like I always manage to bloat up 2-3lbs right before I start. Not to mention my feet start to drag, I get mad sugar/salt cravings, and turn into a rotten brat!!   I've been working out real good, eating good and feeling good and then just two days I ago I noticed I was getting irritable over nothing. And it hit me yesterday... probably because I was fighting with myself to go to the gym.   SERIOUSLY!!!?!?!?!   I gave in and lost the fight and didn't go work out. Instead I watched Bethenny Getting Married. Which by the way is one of my favorite reality shows. YES! I'm a reality show junkie and enjoy frying my brain with all their bull shiznit!!! teehee WHO CARES?!   Back to working out... I can't tonight already made plans for something else. I'll need to get up tomorrow morning and do it. Thank Gawd there's always another day to start over!!   Toodles... :smile2:
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3lbs down! YUPPI!

I'm so freaking excited! I woke up this morning and weight myself I was 181! That's 3lbs down this past week. Whoot! Whoot! Doin my happy dance!   I want to reach 170lbs by August 14. Secretly pulling for August 3rd cause that's my 40th birthday. I've not been 181 since 10 years ago when I got divorced, wow! And back then I thought I was fat. Today heck no I feel GOOOOD! And I actually look better if I dO say so mYselF! lol   Off to the gym tonight to start my week 3 of my Couch to 5K plan....
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