Dawn200321

Every Sunday morning

I wanna get a HRM but I dont know what kind? I was considering the fitbit but was wondering if anyone could make a recomendation?

I have a 10cc band with 5cc's at the moment. I have only had one fill. I saw my dr last week and she didnt feel I need another fill because i was doing well. I was fine with that. I dont get hungry in between meals and I cant eat a lot of food. Im pretty happy at the moment

I had the stomach flu about two weeks ago. I was worried about the band slipping because I was vomiting. I survived. I definetly didnt want an un-fill because once I kicked the flu I knew I would be hungry and ready to eat!

I have been banded since October...I am still teaching myself to eat slower and smaller bites. LOL I hate being "stuck" so I know one of these days the lesson will stick

This is normal. I used to feel like that almost all the time before I got the surgery. I had to go through the 4 month supervised diet and so many times I almost backed out. I tell ya what though....I am so glad I have done this. I have lost only 49 pounds so far but I feel so much better! Even getting up in the morning is easier. I used to be in so much pain because of my weight and now thats not the case at all. I seem to be a much happier person now (at least according to my husband lol) I just have a brigter outlook on life in general

Congrats! Cant wait to get there!

I know too know how you feel. About a week after surgery I was on the liquid diet and very hungry. My husband stopped at dunkin donuts and brought home a half dozen. No its not stupid that you want to cry because I DID cry. lol It gets easier over time. The good news is you will be able to have those things again only you will be eating much smaller protions. Hang in there...this next few weeks is the hardest and then your home free

Dawn Checking in at 210! Down 3 pounds this week

Went for a checkup with my surgen's office yesterday and they said I was doing great! I had lost 18 pounds since my last visit on Dec 1st and they were more than impressed! They said they dont fix what isnt broken so I dont need another fill for 4 weeks..sooner if I feel the need! I was thrilled

Thank you! another good review for fitbit. I guess I shouldnt have labled this hrm considering I am looking for more like the fitbit or bodymedia band. I like the fit bit cause its smaller! Cant wait to pick one up

Thank you! Thats what I needed to hear! I use my fitness pal daily so that will be a bonus! You made that decision easy lol

I used to have to sit down and pull my leg up to tie my shoes. I was on my walk the other day and shoelace came untied. Without even thinking I bent down and tied it! That was awesome!!!

THey asked me if I felt like I needed one and honestly I didnt so I said so. Im sure if she felt differently she would have told me!

Thanks all! The biggest thing for me I think is counting calories and staying away from the sweets. I still enjoy them once in awhile but not as often as I did. I also exercise at least 1 hour a day about 6days aweek. I think that has been my formla for success. Of course the band does its job by making me eat much smaller portions!

I have the wii and have played all the just dances. They are very fun except I tend to get bored with the songs so I decided not to buy them. I am really wanting to try The Biggest Loser game though!

I drink muscle milk almost every morning. So far its the only protein shake I like. Tastes just like chocolate milk IMO

Do you exercise? Im sure one or two more fills and you will get some restriction! I was banded 10/19 and have only had one fill and I am getting another on Thursday. I am definetly ready! I have found that exercising is how I am losing most of my weight. I dont eat the greatest but I do eat much smaller amouts now. I also track my calories. I find that helps a lot too

I told a handfull of people. My mom, hubby, co-workers, but pretty much anyone that I dont talk to directly doesnt know. Its akward for me though when people bring up my weight loss. I dont like to lie at all so I really dont know what to say...

Congrats! I weigh less than mine now too! I love it

Dawn Checking in Down 2 pounds this week to 213!

I have a 10cc band and have had one fill which they put 5ccs of fluid in. I have restriction but I am not in the green zone yet. I am going for another fill on the 19th of this month. I will see what they say

I also have Aetna. I went to the seminar in May and had my surgery in October. I had to do a 4 month supervised diet and of course get the required test from the dr. After they submitted my paper work I think Aetna only took a few days to a week to approve me.

Dawn weighing in at 215! Thats a loss of 4 pounds for this week!

you are probably gaining muscle which weighs more than fat!