METALBAND

Hi All, I just got back from vacation so I am catching up. I was very concerned that I would gain during vacation (since I always have) and I still do not have a fill.Well I got home and ran straight to the scale.....not usually the first thing I would do when I got home from vacation but life is different since the band and............I lost a pound!!!! I am sooo happy! I know that a pound is not that exciting but it was a pound in the right direction. I cheated a few times like real butter etc. but I did exercise everyday. It made me so happy that I am going to get on the treadmill now! Small scale victory!!!! Still not getting in enough Water but I am not going to admit defeat! I have a doc appt on Thursday, hopefully my first fill! Keep up the good work and keep us all posted.....

I have a million last straws but one was going back to my old job after being home with the kids for 10 years and having to face everyone with the much larger me. I looked like I sat and ate 10 years away. I also had so many activities with the family that I just sat on the sidelines because I did not have the energy to participate......so many events that I did not want to attend because of my weight. I actually went to the first WLS info session, left thinking I could do it on my own.....gained a few more lbs and decided I needed help! So far surgery is the best thing I could have done! I am so happy to finally be in control!

One of the things that is on my list is wakeboarding with the family. Last year I could barely get up, never mind stay up. I am going to try this week on vacation so wish me luck! I already have so much more energy with only 29 lbs gone, I can't imagine being close to goal!!!

Gadgetladay and MsDad, you can not kiss and make up. That ruins all of the fun, every time the main characters of a show lose the tension, the show fails!! We need the gloves back on right now to keep us interested!!!! LOL Just kidding......I love to read your posts....you both keep it fun and lively!!!

I am so sorry for your loss! What a terrible thing to go through....((hugs)). Are you still friends with that insensitive b#@$%?????

It would be a nice birthday present for me to meet this goal, thanks for starting this challenge! Good luck everyone...... July - Labor Day 2007 Challenge Name.............................Starting….Current…...Goal….....To Go losingjusme........................293...........2 93............266...........27 juliegeraci...........................226......... ..226............206...........20 areellady.............................251.5....... .247.5.........230...........17.5 punkeyb88..........................306...........2 38............225...........13 Chris_NJ.............................326.......... .326............290...........36 PaulaD................................222......... ..222............200...........22 MM.....................................248........ ...248............230...........18 sdakotaRN...........................255........... 255............230...........25 Babygrl1234.........................224........... 224............199...........25 faithmd................................312........ ...312.............285...........27 _Jan421... 267 ..... 267....... 247.......20 Metalband....................203.........201..........183.......20

I really feel that it has more to do with how an individual feels in their own head. I was thin, married at 98lbs (banded at 230) but hated the way I looked at 98. I thought my legs were too fat, not firm enough etc. I remember my doctor giving me a hard time for gaining 6 lbs after I quit smoking and was pregnant. He said you cannot keep gaining this way, I was 113 lbs. I thought I was huge! I never felt comfortable in my own skin!!! It is something I have to work on. So I guess my message is that even though some of us weren't the largest person in class etc, some of us have felt awful in the same class as you although it did not show on the outside as much. I am not looking for sympathy if that is what it sounds like....we all have our own head issues and weight issues. I just think that we have to understand that whatever the weight is (yes even the person who wants to lose 5 lbs) it is their own struggle. I know that if I had not been banded, the scale would have continued to go up so I relate to the higher BMI's I am not sure if I actually captured what I wanted to get across but I tried. We should all be proud of our success!

Thanks for the tip.....I need all the help I can get. I will give it a try!

Well, I can handle the exercise.....but not the water!!! The closest I have come is 40 oz!!!! I used to drink all my fluids with my meals and I cannot do that anymore! Oh well, I will keep trying!

Judy...its good to hear from you!! Happy 45th birthday and weight loss, that is terrific. You must feel great!! I get a fill in a couple of weeks and I think I really need it. I am not overeating, just not losing like in the beginning but I still feel much better than before, more energy etc. Happy 4th and Peace2u2.

I am with you on the deep hunger pains, but I have not given in. I am scared to up the calories because it is a slippery slope. I do not want my old habits back. Once TOM is gone (sorry Tom) maybe the scale will move. I am going on vacation this week and I do not want to undo everything I have worked hard for!! I guess not gaining on vacation would be a plus because pre-band I would most definitely gain!!! Good luck and thanks for the response.

Thanks for the reply. I am not that excited about the fill but if it moves the scale, I will be happy.

Good Luck:clap2:

Am I the only one banded in May that does not have a fill yet??? I go on July 19th and I cannot wait. I have not lost a pound in 3 weeks. (it is my tom and I hope the scale moves when tom is gone) I am not eating anything bad....I have only cheated once with Pizza, other than that it has been healthy foods. I am exercising pretty regularly but not doing good on the water. I do get hungry, especially in the evening but I have not had one morsel after dinner. I thought with the amount of food I used to eat vs what I am eating now, I would be losing something!!!! Should I go back to shakes for a few days??? I was really losing during the liquid stage. I feel like I am losing, my clothes are bigger and some people have noticed but the darn scale is stuck! Sorry for the rant....I will blame it on TOM!!!

We like the Liberty Tavern as it is served family style. You can take your own portions from the platters provided. Have Fun!

I was just in the store and saw the headline on First for women magazine and it said LOSE 21 LBS THIS WEEK! Ya Right!!!

Never mind.....I did it, no more ticker envy!!!!

I did it......no more ticker envy!!!

Nimble...I can set it up, but I cannot add it to my signature. I went on the thread that explains it and tried everything. I think when I did my original one I copied and pasted the picture but that does not work, I tried the url etc and nothing works, I have even tried other computers.....I am ready to throw this laptop out the window!!! Okay sorry for the rant, thanks for listening!

Cindyluhu....How did you get your ticker working??? I am ready to throw this laptop out the window.....someone please help! Way to go Julie!!!!! I will not get in the amount of Water...but at least I got in the workout!

Nimblebean....great NSV!! You must have been dancing in the dressing room! Great calendar too. Today is the first day of the challenge and I still cannot get my ticker to work. I have done everything that the instructions say to do. Oh well I will keep trying!

I have not had a fill yet so I cannot give you advice, however I am writing to say Congratulations on quiting smoking and your weight loss!!!! Those are two huge accomplishments and you should be very proud!!!!

I have ticker envy again!!!! I have tried and tried to get my exercise challeng ticker working and I have failed miserably!!! Can anyone give me some tutoring? Ragdoll....I bet you will get more response on a larger thread, I wish I could help but I am technologically challenged!

Metalband comes from being banded and I work in the metals industry. I love this tread!

Margie....That is sooo funny! I would not have gotten the band if sliming was on the other end. There is a thread about that new fat blocker and the posters refer to it (the other end) as squeezins! YUCK! LOL Good luck in bandland!