justathing2me

My husband and I never had a traditional wedding and we were married at the town clerks 13 years ago. We have decided to renew our vows next June. I'm so excited to pick out a dress, nothing over the top but more importantly, I won't have any fat pictures Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using LapBandTalk

Mine were all glued. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using LapBandTalk

Congrats! I love success stories! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using LapBandTalk

Checking in at 188.5...down 3.7lbs! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using LapBandTalk

I worry about this too! I've already talked to my surgeon about possible abdominoplasty next year. Right now the only thing I've noticed is my flabby arms but I am going to the gym 5 days a week, so I hope that helps. I'm also losing my butt and boobs but who cares, I'd rather be thin and healthy!

Definitely! 2 Fiber gummies 2 B Complex gummies Chewable Multivitamin w/iron 2 Calcium chews w/Vitamin D Biotin

Hope all goes well!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using LapBandTalk

Wow! Great work! I'm obsessed with the scale too! I can't help it, I weigh every morning!

My doctor gave me the okay to go back to the gym at 3 weeks with no restrictions. I go on the elliptical every time.

My doctor gave me the okay to go back to the gym at 3 weeks, no restrictions.

Good luck to you! Keep us posted on your progress!

Congrats! Keep us posted on your progress.

Name, real or screen~ Holly Goal weight for September 29th~ 184 Weight on September 1st~ 192.2 Age~ 39 Dietary goal for September~ Getting the suggested 70 grams of Protein. Exercise goal for September~ 5 days a week at the gym, I currently do 2-3. Personal goal for September~ To successfully juggle, family, work, school, and the gym. Date banded~ 8/1/2012 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 23.8 pounds since my pre op diet. What is your favorite Fall Activity?~ Halloween! Last year it was canceled due to a freak October snowstorm that left us without power for over a week! Good luck everyone!

I can't even believe that it has been a month already since I had surgery I'm back at work, school, the gym, you name it, it's business as usual. In the beginning my heating pad was my best friend but you'll be back to yourself in no time! Good luck!

I've lost 46lbs and I have to say this week has been the most noticeable week yet!

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I had an endometrial ablation in June. I was hoping to be thin and period free! I got mine 2 days after surgery...a week early!

Just changed my calendar at work and I can't believe it has been a month already! Good luck everyone on your new journey, I can't wait to hear all the updates!

My primary care doctor was skeptical too! I saw her two months after I started my 6 month insurance required supervised diet and told her how my goal is to get off of my blood pressure and cholesterol medication. She continued to tell me that it may not happen and not to count on it, blah blah blah. Well, when I saw her for my pre op visit in July she was singing a new song! By this time I had almost lost 30lbs and was becoming tired after taking my blood pressure pills. My blood pressure in her office that day was 102/70...the lowest in a long time. Anyways, she reduced my medication by half and started telling me how I can probably get off all of my medication by losing the weight. Hang in there! You'll show your Dr. that you can do it and turn them into a believer!

I did ask my Surgeon before surgery if he was going to put anything in my band at the time of surgery and he said he was going to give me a "head start". He did put 3.6 cc's in my 10 cc band. So far, I have not eaten over 1/2 cup of food at a meal and I can go about 3 hours (sometimes longer) between meals. I am also averaging about 600 calories a day and that is up from last week when I returned to the gym. My calorie goal is 1000 and I'm sure the more I go to the gym the easier that will be. I have lost 15.5lbs since my surgery 8/1. If needed, my first fill is scheduled for 9/17.

I too stayed overnight. The only thing I didn't like was the compression boots. I was definitely more comfortable at home!