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Enjoying the Progress

May 2, 2009 183.5 lbs.   I am .5 lb. away from 30 lbs total weight loss. I am 1.5 lbs. away from my Cinco de Mayo goal of losing 15 lbs.   I am just so...happy. Everywhere I go, I am getting compliments:thumbup:   In the past, I was always chasing the next number. When I was a size 14, I wasn't satisfied until I got down to a size 12. When I was a size 12, I wasn't satisfied until I got down to a size 10 and so on and so forth.   This time, I am enjoying the progress. I am in a size 12 and I feel good because I am not in a size 16/18 anymore. When I try on a size 10 that doesn't work, I just say someday and wear the size 12. Recently I tried on a shirt and the only size they had left was medium. Because my large shirts were getting spacious, I figured there was a slight chance that I could wear a medium. However, when I discovered that I couldn't because it was too tight, I didn't become discouraged as I would have in the past. I just found me a large blouse that I could wear and thanked God that I didn't have to buy an extra large.   So...yes, I am enjoying the progress. I am learning to be thankful for right now. I know that I am not where I want to be, but I thank God I am not where I used to be!
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30 Pounds Gone Forever

May 3, 2009 182.4   On the day of my surgery, I weighed 213 lbs. and today I have passed the 30 lbs. mark and am 182.4 lbs.   I feel so good. I am halfway to my goal. The process has been slow. It has taken 5 months for me to lose 30 lbs, but I am not dwelling on that. The lowest I have been in the last few years has been 173, so I am really looking forward to losing some virgin fat and to think I am only 10 lbs. away is great progress.   The best feeling I have is not worrying about gaining this weight back so ... quickly as I have done so...many times in the past.
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Broke the Plateau

June 30, 2009 174 lbs.   For the past week, I have increased my physical activity. I have been walking. Yesterday, I walked and lifted weights. This morning, I walked. I am hoping to work hard during the month of July because I want to be at or near goal when school starts back.
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Let the CHANGE begin in 2010...yes, I want to be thin!

I love to make New Year's Resolutions and commit to change at the turn of a new year. My commitments for change for 2010 include:   1. Focus on Spiritual Growth 2. Focus on Family 3. Focus on Health - Exercise 5 times per week - Appreciate who I am and how I look like every day (in the past, no matter how much weight I lost, I wasn't satisfied) 4. Focus on finishing dissertation - Propose by February - Defend by May - Graduate by Summer
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Delivered's Journey

March 16, 2008   Today has been a long day. We celebrated with a Family and Friends' Day at church and what a time! There were so many people present that it was absolutely amazing. You know, it's so easy to trust God in most areas of my life, but for some reason, it's difficult to know what to do about my weight issues.   Tomorrow starts my spring break...YEAH! I am so excited that I will be able to get some much needed rest. It's also going to be a good time to refocus on my weight loss goals. I normally weigh everyday, but I haven't for the past couple of days because of my TOM.   My goal this week is to refocus and recommit to my health!   I am on my way...
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I am still striving

July 1, 2009 175 lbs.   Chest - 36.5" Waist - 31" Hips - 42" Arms - 12.5" Thigh - 24"   During the month of June, I did okay. I didn't gain any weight. I only lost about 3 pounds and a couple of inches. However, progress is progress as I said in an earlier post.   I think I am headed in the right direction. I have been walking every morning at 5:30 a.m. for about an hour and I have been lifting weights after work. I really don't know how that's going to work. I am extremely pleased with my current look. I am wearing sizes 10 and 12 and the 12's are very loose.   I am feeling more confident. I just don't want to become complacent. I want to make it to goal this time. I am less than 25 lbs. away and I want to go all the way to my goal.   I am very sore right now and it feels so good because it's a reminder of all the hard work waking up early in the morning to walk and taking the time after work to lift.   I hope to continue to work to improve the following:   1. Drink more water. 2. Eat more protein. 3. Post on this blog
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Delivered's Journey

April 2, 2009 189.8   I am so happy that I am continuing to make progress toward my weight loss goals. I have walked every morning this week. I am also eating a lot less (thanks to my fourth fill). I have been trying to take in more protein and make fewer bad choices. I cannot eat as many slider foods as I could prior to this most recent fill. For an example, I could eat chips and salsa, but now I cannot! Yes, it's a good thing!   I am going to work hard to lose at least 7 lbs this month!
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Delivered's Journey

March 17, 2009   Today is my daughter's birthday. She will turn 5 years old at 10:00 a.m.! We are celebrating her birthday at a park. I am going to be surrounding my slider foods...cake, chips, etc. The good thing is that I am scheduled for a fill tomorrow morning.   This fill will hopefully make recommitting much easier. My TOM is coming to an end too, so I can start weighing myself again tomorrow morning.   I am on my way...
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Eating out is getting easier

April 16, 2009 188 lbs.   Today I attended an installation banquet and of course I was nervous because I knew that food would be served. I am so... proud of myself. When my salad was served, I took several small bites and chewed slowly. When I began to feel uneasy, I immediately stopped. Once my salad was removed and my entree was served, I did the same thing...tiny bites and chewed slowly. When I began to feel uneasy, I stopped immediately. In the past, I would have tried to get one more bite and ended up having to excuse myself to the restroom. By the time my dessert was served, I was able to take a couple of bites of cheesecake (my favorite) and stop too.   Pre-band...I would have eaten everything and wanted seconds.   I have my walking clothes on...I am drinking some water and when I finish posting, I am going walking.   I want to win this battle....I am determined to win this battle...my quality of life depends on it and my husband and kids are worth it!
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What Plateau?

May 22, 2009 179.8   I couldn't believe the scale this morning...I lost over 2 lbs which put me in the 170's and a total weight loss of 33.2 lbs.   I am so thankful for this forum and all of the encouraging comments that were left. I took some B12, increased my water intake and walking, and stopped the snacking after 6:00 p.m.   I am definitely getting a lot of positive comments about my weight loss. My clothes are fitting loose and I feel so...good that I could scream!   I am over half-way to my goal of 150 lbs.
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Progress

April 22, 2009 186.6 lbs.   This morning, I walked and concluded my workout with exercises to tone my arms. People are noticing that I am losing weight and as I receive compliments, I am sharing my lapband secret. I didn't announce to everyone when I had it done because I didn't want anyone to discourage me or judge me. The response has been overwhelmingly supportive. I am definitely learning each day about how to live with my band and the journey has not been easy, but I don't regret my decision to get the band.
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Focus on the goal

Jan 4, 2010   Weight 163 lbs Chest 35.5" Hips 40.5" Thigh 23 Arm 12   Walked for 25 minutes   I am on my way to goal...new year, improved me!
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Delivered's Journey - My fourth fill

March 18, 2009   Today I had my fourth fill. I hope to recommit to eating appropriately and making sure that I get enough protein. I plan to stay away from slider foods including chips, ice-cream, cookies, etc. I am so...ticked at myself when I think about all of the time I have wasted and why I paid 13,500 dollars for a procedure to work so fervently to sabatage my success? I just don't understand my psyche! I am sick and tired of living my life dreaming of how I would look and how I would be when I lose weight. I want it to become my reality...
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Delivered's Journey

July 27, 2009 171.6   Yesterday evening, I played Volleyball and this morning at 5:30 a.m., I went walking 2.6 miles. I am striving to get 10,000 steps per day. I have also been drinking more liquids. This has helped me in two ways. First and foremost, I read on the forum that dehydration may cause the band to be tighter than usual, so I have increased my water intake and this has enabled me to eat more. In addition, increasing my water intake has helped me to break the plateau.   I definitely can see the results of my weight loss. I can wear my "old" clothes and I feel much better. The compliments have been extraordinary. I am constantly getting positive feedback everywhere I go, so either I looked very bad before or I look much better now.
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Plateau...now what?

April 7, 2009 189.6   Okay...my weight loss has stopped for the past week or so which is what I expected. I always plateau for about two - three weeks. I am not going to use this an excuse to give up though. I am going to make sure that I am getting my protein and drinking my water. I have been walking every morning. I might need to switch it up some. I thought about joining a gym to lift weights, but I just haven't committed to that decision yet.   I can tell by the way that some of my clothes fit that I am losing something...I am not quite sure how I can be losing inches without losing weight when I am not doing any heavy resistance training.   Okay....let's do this!
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Is this the sweet spot?

March 20, 2009 195.4 lbs.   I am trying to adjust to this new fill. Yesterday, nothing stayed down. I was able to have two sugar-free popcicles. I am sure that after the fill, there is some swelling that has to go down. I am hoping to have reached my sweet spot, but I don't want to pb or slime after every meal.
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Restricted for Mothers' Day

May 9, 2009 183 lbs   I am not looking forward to eating out today for Mothers' Day. It's also my TOM, so I know that the restriction is tight. I must remember to chew, chew, chew, and chew some more and take small bites.   I wonder why my band is tighter during my TOM....   Here's to a wonderful Mothers' Day!
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Shrinko de Mayo Challenge

March 21, 2009 193.8 lbs.   I joined the Shrinko de Mayo Challenge. I am hoping to lose 15 lbs. in about six weeks. I think I do well with a challenge and accountability. Since starting, I have already lost three pounds. Last night, I went shopping for lunch foods for when I return to work. I don't plan to eat out at all! I bought a whole case of shakes in case my band is as tight as it seems. I am not going to panic yet because I have read about several people who had a tightly restricted band and then after a week or two, it loosened up into a sweet spot. I am hoping that is the case for me.
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Progress is progress...no matter how small

March 22, 2009 193.6 lbs.   I took my measurements Nov. 24, 2008 (4 days after surgery and compared them to now.   Then (Now) -Lost   Chest 40.5 (38) -2.5 Waist 41 (33) -8 Hips 47.5 (45) -2.5 Thigh 28 (25.5) - 2.5 Arm 14 (13.5) - .5   Total inches lost: 16 :thumbup:   So...I am celebrating the progress I have made! I am almost at the 20 lbs mark. I am not where I want to be, but I thank God I am not where I use to be.
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I can't take it anymore -- unfill tomorrow...yes, I'm scared!

September 29, 2009 159 lbs.   Since my last fill, it has been an unpredictable journey full of valley and mountain top experiences. Lately, I have been having too many episodes and can't keep anything down. I pray that all is well and look forward to my appointment in the morning to have a slight unfill. There have been days when I thought I might be at my sweet spot, but I have experienced more days of misery than anything else. Currently, it's my TOM and I can't eat anything. I have scheduled an appointment for in the morning for an unfill. A couple of months ago, I scheduled an appointment for an unfill and canceled. I have this fear that I am going to gain weight, but I know that I will continue to have restriction. I only need to lose about six more pounds and then I want to focus on maintaining.   I am happy with my progress, but I want to be able to eat more protein and vegetables.   I will post my feelings after my appointment tomorrow. I pray all is well and I haven't waited too late...
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Spring break is over...

March 23, 2009 191.8   Spring break is indeed over. My...how time flies! Yesterday at church, a lady who was probably twice my age, testified that she finally realized the secret to weight loss -- DISCIPLINE!!! She stated that she was now focused on being more disciplined and less reliant on a quick fix.   As I sat and listened to her testimony, I silently prayed that I would not struggle with weight loss for the rest of my life. I want to be disciplined and focused. I want my outside to manifest what I feel on the inside.   So as I prepare to return to work after a week long break, I have to remember to be disciplined.   1. Drink more water. 2. No eating out!!!   I will continue to lose weight and feel healthier if I remain disciplined.
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TOM = Tight Band

April 11, 2009 188.4 lbs.   My TOM arrived on Thursday and to my surprise, not only do I cramp and feel awful, but I am also experiencing a tighter band. I have not been able to eat much at all. I had read on the forum about this occuring, but I am now experiencing it.   Well..the good part about it is that I will lose some weight during my TOM for a change!
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