LeslieLee

I'm in too! I really need to get moving I have been doing nothing but coasting along this summer to I will be trying to get the scale moving again!! Name.............Chall. Start Wt......Current......Chall. Goal......To Go losingjusme..........273......................273. .............238................35 faithmd................303......................30 3.............283.................20 mpalen.................229......................22 9.............200................29 want2beme...........225......................225.. ............195...............30 mcgreen...............236..................... 236.............210................26 wombat712...........179..................... 179.............155................24 Suzzzie. ...............346......................346....... .......315..............31 Chris_NJ...............284.......................2 84.............250...............34 Cherrybomb...........311......................311. ............291..............20 legster..................261.....................2 61..............235..............26 Desertbunnee.........232......................207. ............180..............27 areellady...............232......................2 32...............212.............20 sweethot143..........197......................197. ............175..............22 gweniper...............253......................25 3...............223.............30 Jeni 85..................237......................237.. .............207.............30 dacer123...............243......................24 3...............223.............20 momlambert..........207.......................207. ..............185.............22 Rainer..................295....................... 295..............255.............40 glindab.................277....................... 277..............250..............27 Soniacan..............198.5....................198 .5.............175.............23.5 ladydi..................233....................... 233...............208..............25 argon...................162....................... .162..............142..............20 jazzystouch...........246.......................24 6...............220..............26 BabygotBack..........164......................164. ...............145..............19 Denise...................170...................... 170................155.............15 marcar35...............277......................27 7................257..............20 Ariel ....................207.......................207. ...............182..............25 lisa_in_toronto........180......................18 0.................160............20 josiebies................188....................1 88.................165.............23 DonnaD................185....................185.. .................170..............15 hf2havefun...........240.....................240.. ...............210...............30 Amelia40...............270.....................270 ..................240...............30 METALBAND...........187,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,187,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,167,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,20 LeslieLee...............216.....................216....................186...............30

Hi there, I am doing good, not losing as fast as I wish I was but I did have about a month of holidays and didn't gain so I am really happy about that! I feel really good and just starting to run. I am lovong the feeling of it. I have not been really watching what I eat but I have not been eating the crazy amounts I once did. big NSV How are you and the hubby doing??

Hi there, I was banded by Dr. Cobourn May 30th and I have to say the after care I have gotten from Dr.C and his staff has been awesome! He called me a few times while I was still in the hotel and when he came to Calgary he wrote to say he would be happy to give me a fill there if I wanted to drive down (I am in Edmonton) when I didn't make it on the saturday he phoned me to see if I was ok, and again offered to do my first fill, and there was no charge for it at all. I went to the clinic in June and had my third fill done there and they asked me if I wanted to say hello to Dr.Cobourn, I said of course and they went and got him! I was very surprised and happy to get to see him again so he could see how I was doing. All in all I feel that he is really one of those rare people who genuinely care about their patients. He has been sincere with me all the way along. I agree with the others in saying that all you need to do is ask and you shall receive!

Way to go Bandiva!! Congrats on all your hard work! I can't wait to get there too.

I used the benefibre and found it helpful but I also found that drinking more water and exercise really helped and in more wyas than just staying regular. it helps with the weight loss too.

That is AWESOME bandiva!! What a wonderful and well deserved surprise!! I am happy for you and can't wait till I can do that too -=winks=- Here is my NSV This morning I starting jogging!! I was worried that I could not keep up with the girl I went with, she has been running for awhile and offered to get me started. -=huge smile=- I kept up!! It was about a 5k and we walked and jogged it. I felt great when I got home and can't wait to go again. I is nice to have company too. And you are right this is a great thread and it needs to be kept going, not victories are on the scale!!

It's that time again! Time to set a goal for the month. I managed to pretty make my goal for June and so now I am thinking I need a new one for July so here I go I am going to try to make it to 210 lbs this month. Today is my weigh day. I think I should be needing to lose about 9 lbs to make it. My goal for the summer is to make it to Wonderland. I have not been there since before I got pregnant with my now almost 19 year old son!! So to all those who post a goal .... Right on!! Lets make it happen!:whoo:

Hi there Everybody! Well I am back and feeling pretty good after about a month of holidays! I have gain about 4 onces but I am Ok with that. I won't make my goals this time round but I am really happy that after all that time of being away from home and having company and my husband home and our son leaving home for the army I didn't gain 2o!! And that is not a joke I could gain that much with all that going on!! Soooo here is to getting going again! Back on track and making good choices! I did have a chance to see Dr. Cobourn while I was in Ontario and I had another fill which bring me to just over 6cc. Apparently there were a few extras that Tammy found hiding in there lol What a difference that fill made. I am not feeling as restricted now so will be having another on the 23rd. I know it is close! This is where it will start to be tricky, finding that sweet spot and not going over and having to be defilled. I am really hoping that this will be the one. I felt kind of like a weirdo for having such much in my band and not being at the right amount of restriction but as they say "Everyone of us is different." Now I am seeing once again how true that is! So on we go!! Glad to be back and nice to know I was missed -=winks=- To all the newly banded and about to be... it is an amazing little tool and the most incredible thing we are doing to be healthy and enjoy life as fully as possible!! You won't regret it!!

Good morning All, Well it had to happen I guess... I had my weekly weigh in and I was up! point 9 of a pound. I kind of figured I would be as it has been really nasty hot here and I have been feeling like I am retaining Fluid. I missed two of my regular walks as the heat was just not nice. Exercise really is a huge key for me. Funny how the body does this kind of thing now and then. But what I am finding is I am not upset about it and not looking at it as a huge issue. In the past I would have been and would have used it as a good reason to feel sorry for poor me and eat something to comfort myself. But I really didn't think that way this time and I actually went mall walking to get out of the heat! lol In the West Edmonton Mall which I really don't enjoy all that much after all the years I have lived here, lol Don't get me wrong it is an awesome mall it has just kinda lost the shine for me now...lol So I aqm feeling pretty good about the little changes in my thinking that are happening. I know that I will succeed and that the weight will go down. I am so glad that I have this band! I am also heading back to Toronto this friday for 9 days. Mostly I will be in the London area but, I would like to try to make the lunch at Kelsey's if I can swing it. I fly home the next day and it sure would be nice to meet a few more of you!! I will also be getting my third fill this friday afternoon when I am there. I will go mall walking after at the Square One Mall, lol I am looking forward to that! Anyone wanting to join me is welcome!! -=winks=- I hope everyone has a great day and to all those nearly banded... This is the best thing you can do for yourself and for your family!! ps. I can't change my ticker to show the gain this week.. but I do know it is there. lol just glad it wasn't more although if it were a pound I could change the ticker.... never thought I would ever not gain enough!!! For anything!! Just happy I didn't.:whoo:

Welcome to the world of the banded!! Congrats on your surgery and on a new beginning!

-=smiles a big smile=- Miranda you don't have to make your goal a weight loss goal. It can be anything you want...lol like cleaning out your closet, or going to the gym how ever many times a week. Something you would really like to get done or maybe even starting belly dancing or yoga... not eating something like chocolate or ???? It can be anything you want sweet thang!! going to bed by a certain time each night.... turning off the TV for an hour and excercising... and on and on and on...lol want me to keep going? -=winks=- As for what makes me feel so great..... knowing deep in my heart that this is going to work! My band and I are going to be very good friends!!

Thank you Nume! I was trying to update my ticker and the site I usually get it from must have been down so I went on a hunt and found Butterflies which I really liked the look of and then that little guy/gal seemed perfect for how I was feeling!! Just a marchin along! lol

Hi Lisa Welcome to the world of the Banded!! It is a very good place. -=winks=- I hope that you are doing well and better everyday. LOL I have a rekindled love for soup since being banded May 30th. One of my favorites is, no wait it is my favorite!! lol Tomatoe Basil soup. It is at Safeway in where all the fresh Soups are. Ohhhhh it is soooooo good! I look forward to fill days so I can have it!! Have a great day!

Hi there nume! Just wanted to say that LMCHP is right they are indeed changing the post op diet and it is even easier now and quicker, also they are doing first fills a bit earlier too. I got mine at about the one month mark by Dr Cobourn when he came to Calgary. It was a very pleasant experience for me. I do not regret getting my band for a minute! I am pretty sure you won't either!! Best wished to you and let the counting down begin!!

Hi Donna!! Thank you for your encouragenent! It means so much! I am really enjoying life this summer. Lots of yard work which is getting easier to do as the weight comes off. I love my morning walks with my best girl Shilo. She is so eager to get going in the morning...lol she does some dancing if I take too long to get ready. I also walk with friends tuesday and thursday evenings and then on saturday I walk in our river valley. It is great! I love walking! I think it is one more thing that is making this work. Finding the right exercise is a good thing. I am glad I did the 60K Breast Cancer walk last year, -=smiles a big smile=- I found out just how good it feels for me! As you said this is my last overweight summer! I am going to be kayaking soon!! psssst where is your goal for July...-=winks=- Thank you Miranda! It is so nice to know that you have read my little ramblings and that they may have helped you in some way. This band is a truly wonderful thing! I love what is happening to me. I have lost weight many times in my life but now I feel for the first time that I really will do it and I will keep it off. I have gotten so much from the posts here over the months that I have been reading. It is so inspiring to read about people just like me and see how they cope and share in their good days and not so good days. To look at so many before and after photos and see how happy the people are. I have also been fortunate to meet some of the bandsters or to talk on the phone to a few. It means so much to me to actually be able to do this. There is nothing better than going out to lunch or having Breakfast with another bander! -=smiles=- even just sitting and talking makes it all so real and powerful! I feel very blessed. I know you will be successful Miranda the band is with you!! lol now how about a July goal??? hmmmmm -=winks=-

I had the back pain too!! I was wondering what the )(&%^ is this about as I thought it would all be in my shoulder. It was not fun but it does go away. I would try just keeping your Water near you and sipping it as often as possible also try taking some gravol (liquid) for the nausea. Also as Donna said moving about helps too. We are all so different when it comes to post op, well when it comes to most things. For me it just took time and patience, being good to myself. It sounds much easier once we are past the stage you are at right now. Soon you will feel better! honest you will!

Nope can't see mine at all. Dr Cobourn puts his just above and a little to the left of the belly button. I have felt around and thought I felt an area that is a little hard as in it doesn't give like the other parts of my tummy, but nothing more than that for me. Mine is Great where it is! I don't even think about it.

Hi there Sweetforlife, I was trying to figure out when you should be starting your pre-op diet, is it the 24th of July? If it is that is a long time to be on liquid I would think. You will be on liquids after your surgery too. Don't get me wrong It is great to want to get going! How long are you on the pre-op diet for? 2 weeks? 3 weeks?

Hi all, I am curious how many of us can eat apples with the band. There are so many really good apples out there and it is coming up to apple season soon. I love them when they are really firm and crisp, but I am a bit concerned about not being able to keep them down. anyone tried them? What other fruits are easier to eat?

Right on Vince!! Welcome to band land! You made a smart choice and your life will only get better fron here on!! Great weight loss by the way!

I agree with Mandy, if you really want it have it. I am amazed at how quickly I am satisfied with just a little bit. I have it and then I am good, not looking around for things that in the end never satisfy me anyway! I also think about what it is I want and why do I want it... that helps in figuring out some of the emotional eating, or eating out of boredom. It is more about portion control, even when it comes to treats. Before I had the band the Dr. said to me I don't want you to diet anymore, I want you to eat and enjoy your food, and use the band to help control your portions. This is a new way of life!

-=big smiles=- My pleasure, I had all kinds of questions and concerns too as did almost all of us I am sure. Completely normal! My post-op weight loss started before I actually did the Optifast diet. As soon as I knew I was going to have surgery I started watching what I was eating as I did not want any more weight to lose than I already had. I started at 257 actually (255 is the weight I was at when Dr. Cobourn called me to talk about having the band) and by the time I had surgery I believe I was down to 225... I will have to find out from the clinic when I talk to them again. My weight loss post op is something of a bonus as I didn't expect to lose while on the post op diet. That is a time for healing, more than for losing. Many people do not lose until they get their first fill. I was 219 when I went in for my second fill which was a 2 pound loss since my first fill. Hope that helps, but please remember everyone is different. Don't worry about what others are losing, just do your thing peaches, you will do great! Hell I would love to lose like the guys here! But that isn't ever going to happen...lol so I will just keep doing my thing and trying my best to enjoy my new banded life! I can hardly wait to be in the 100's again!! I know I can do it this time with the band!

LOL I wore a light sports bra, more light an undershirt but very light and snug(Wal-Mart special) a walking skirt, button up blouse and flip flops. It was hot there and I was very comfy. I guess most everyone wears something that isn't tight on the tummy.

Hi there! Nice to see your posts again -=big smiles=- I just wanted to reply about tanning and stretch marks. I know many are against tanning whether it is natural or done in a tanning bed, buttttttt as one who does use the tanning beds and also has the dreaded stretch marks from weight gain and pregnancy I can tell you that it really makes a difference in the appearance of them. Mine are not nearly as noticable when I have tanned. I don't want to cause a debate on the right and wrongs of tanning, but it really helps me.

Oh! they are adorable!!! Congrats on your decision to be banded, I also had the SWLC and I am very pleased with that choice!