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I had my first real NSV today. It only took 47 pounds. Haha! I went to the salon to have my hair done today, I have been going to this salon for years. When I was checking out the 2 Receptionist kept telling me how great I was looking. They sure had me feeling good ! Then they were having a free T-shirt giveaway. So when they asked what size I wanted, I asked what the fit was like, the receptionist held up a medium and said this would fit you. I said no, I didn't think so, but thank you !! I haven't worn a medium anything in YEARS. I can't even really remember ever wearing a medium. She insisted that it would, so I took it and said well if it doesn't now it will soon enough. What a great feeling !! It does fit although it is a little too snug for my taste, I don't think it looks great. But soon it will !!!

Stayed the same. 185. I really need to get my head back in the game. Had a birthday party for my girls this past weekend and I was picking at foods I should not be eating. Good thing I have been keeping up with my exercise. Okay new week !! Terri V.

You look awesome !! Congrats !!

Oops ! Well obviously my band date is wrong. I was banded 8/16/11. I would edit it but for some reason when I hit edit it takes me to some other page.

Real Name~ Terri V. Goal weight for Febuary 29th~ 177 Weight on Febuary 1st~ 185 Age~ 44 Dietary goal for Febuary~ get my water in and more protein Exercise goal for Febuary~ at least 4x a week. Personal goal for Febuary~ Let go of the past Date banded~ 8/16/11 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 47 Do you have any Valentines day plans (How do you plan to handle Valentines dinner)~ Spend a nice evening with my Daughters

My port is centered about 2 inches above my belly button. I thankfully never has a problem with the gas. Hope you get quick relief.

Finished the challenge at 185.5 Lost 5.5 pounds. Disappointed in myself I didn't lose that last pound and a 1/2. Bring on the February challenge, I am more determined than ever to get my head back in the game ! Terri V.

Good Morning. Checking in. Starting weight 1/1/12 --191 Today's weight - 185 1 more pound to go to meet my goal for this month. Yay!! Terri

Congratulations !!!

Checking in. January 1st. 191 January 8th. 190 Today. 187.4 Down. 2.6. I had a fill last Thursday so that has helped plus I have been on liguids since the fill.

Thanks for your post. I have been struggling for the past month or so, hungry a lot of the time and with holidays that didn't help. I had my 4th fill yesterday and I am hoping this will make a difference. I have another appointment with the doctor in 2 months, so i am hoping this one helps longer than the last one did. I am still just doing the liquids after the fill, so I haven't noticed a difference yet. Your post was encouraging to keep going in the right direction and one day I'll hopefully be in this green zone. Thanks, Terri

Down 1 pound. Current weight 190. Hoping for a fill at my Appointment on Thursday. Everyone is doing great this week !! Terri V.

I was banded on August 16th 2011. I had my 3rd fill in November 2011 and was feeling great. In mid December I had an appointment with my Doctor, I had lost 8 pounds since my last fill the month before, and was at an almost 40 pound weight loss. My Dr. Thought I was doing great so he decided to hold off on the December fill. December was a rough month, busy with the holidays, running around, so I didn't get to the gym as often as I had been, and then making the wrong food chooses occasionally. I only lost 2 pounds since mid December, and now I am So hungry in between meals. I have an appointment next week with my Dr. And hopefully get my fourth fill. I just wanted to check in with other's experience, I thought I was almost in my green Zone and now I feel like I'm not even close again. And once I actually get there it will stay that way ? Thank you !!!

Thank you, I was just feeling a little discouraged yesterday. I just needed a little encouragement and to know " this too shall pass" Heading to the gym now.

Name, real or screen~ Terri V. Age~ 44 Goal weight for January 29th~ 184 Weight on January 1st~ 191 Dietary goal for January~ Protein first Exercise goal for January~ 4 days a week. Personal goal for January~ get in all my water plus some. Date banded~ 8/16/11 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 40 What is your goal weight for the coming year~ 140

I would love to join this challenge. I really need it after last month. Unfortunatly I am at work on my phone right now and I can't seem to copy and paste....so as soon as I get home I will join in, If it isn't too late.

Checking in, a day late. Today's weight....190. A 6 pound loss for December. 2 pounds short of my goal, but I'll take it since this christmas week was a rough one for me. I didn't stick with my new way of eating like I should have and my exercise was lacking for a week. It was a major learning experience though. I realize that even if I can't get to the gym as often as I would normally at least I have to get there when I can squeeze it in. Taking off as little as a week I could feel I wasn't as strong as I was The prior week. If that makes scense. And thankfully I got rid off the snacky and junk food in the house. So now I am back in the game !!!

Checking in. No loss So disappointed. Stayed at 192.5. Unfortunately I waited till the last minute to get ready for Christmas, so I have been spending the week running around instead of getting to the gym. Hoping for a loss this next week. Terri.

Today I had an appointment with my Dr. It would have been time for my 4th fill. I lost 8 pounds in the last month. He asked how I felt and then he thought it would be best to not have a fill this time. While I agreed and I do not want to get too tight. It still feels weird not to have had one today, I'm nervous I won't be as successful this month since I didn't have it. I am sure I sound crazy right now. I just want to keep going in the right direction. I am aware My surgery was August 16th. I've lost a total of 39.5 so far.

Mine is about 2 inches above my belly button. Centered right above it.

Thank you, shakey88 ! I know my post sounded crazy. LOL. I guess I went to the appointment thinking I was going to get a fill, and when I didn't, I felt like my security blanket was taken away...if that makes any sense. Only way I can think to describe it. I am getting a little hungry in between meals but since he was happy with the 8 pounds loss the past 4 weeks he decided to hold off this month. I'm going to work hard this month to keep losing, and I'm going to keep increasing my exercise. I'm going to make it a good month. Thank you, Terri.

Thanks Thee-O. I have been exercising and I have really pushed it up more the last couple of weeks. I feel A lot of the loss this past 4 weeks is due to that. Thanks for your words, Terri

I could figure out how to edit. Just wanted to say I am aware of the dangers of being too tight. So I know this is a good thing. My DR. Did say congratulations. I'm just hoping this doesn't stall my weight loss. Thanks for listening to me ramble on. Terri

Checking in. My current weight is 192.5....Down 1.5 pounds since last week. I'll take it. Hope everyone has a great week coming up !!! Terri.

Congratulations !!! You must feel so amazing !!