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Stress is draining. First few days after surgery I was sluggish and not myself . Just follow drs orders and walk. The discomfort is temporary n the rewards are incredible . Good luck and welcome to the club

Awesome . Ur doing great and without you knowing it being a role model for others. Paying it forward is the best

When I go out I order an appetizer for my meal. Not many people know I'm banded so in the beginning it was hard for me . I was afraid to socialize for fear of being found out Or to get stuck. But you know what no one cares what I eat or drink for the most part. My dr said I can have alcohol I just choose not to. Got banded in July 2013 have had 3 drinks In total to date . I drink Water when I go out my answer is in eating clean and no one questions it. They can see the results and once you start to see them in you th food won't matter. Never understood the term no food taste as good as being thin until gasp dare I say it in getting thin. The success will be motivating you won't care if u go out and eat a Soup or 15 course meal.

Love the pic of you. Your success continues to inspire me . Since you got the cost it warned up here in NY lol

Nerves are normal. My band process was so fast my head was spinning and thought about backing out. It was the best decision I had ever made regarding my life. I was banded July 1. My Initial consult I was around 297 last march I meet with the surgeon. N did the last time in ever going to eat this tour. When I got the approval I did 2 week preop diet full force I did the straight liquids not even eating the allowed steamed veggies. I had to prepare for surgery and get my body ready. Dropped 20lbs those 2 weeks. I'm down about 87 pounds now. I do work out 5-7 times a week weight training and cardio. Believe me I was not a workout person. I know get up at 4 30 am to get to the gym before work. I follow the advice of my dr n Nutrionist . Making sure to get my vitamins and protein in. i look back now and wish I did this surgery years ago. It has changed so many things in my life. I worried about never being able to eat fill in the blank. You know what I don't care if I can't eat something and most can eat everything. My band is picky it will like something one day and not the next. N boy do I listen. This web site is awesome for support. Good luck and I highly recommend monthly photos so u can see ur process because sometimes the scale won't move but your body will definitely show the changes

Vegas and a size 10 in very jealous lol awesome victory ebony ur trip

My cashier at the supermarket calked me skinny WTh me skinny she hasn't seen me in a few weeks but it felt great. I'm getting to my goal and never to return again to 297 . Last night I tried on a large yes I said large no xxl not xl large jumpsuit at new and company and it fit !!!! Now if I was a tad taller it would of looked great but it Effin fit woo hoo !!!!

Up for you yes bandista !!! The truth is we are eating better and exercising more that's what I tell people. Fearful they will know the truth but the band isn't the easy way out its a tool and we all need tools so just like I don't brag I take a Vitamin everyday i do t brag about my band I did this for me so the hell with everyone else. Yes the compliments are hard sometimes for the reason you listed but as I cont to work hard I enjoy the acknowledgement for my hard work. This is my journey for me no one else matters perhaps if input myself first years ago I would have been 297lbs but that was then this is now

It's mine !!! Can't wait to lose these 10lbs I'll be happy with 199.9 just as long as this 2 is gone !!!!

Great number and great work ! You are putting the work in and you will reach ur goal slow and Steady still wins the race. The difference Btwn this and past attempts is the band . It will help you as you listen and learn to live with it. I was banded 7-1-13. N I kno I will never be that 293 woman again. The difference is the band it reminds me if I over eat n for that I am certain I will maintain this loss and so will you.

210.8 down .6 should of weighed on before having sushi last night n salt lol

Ahhhhmazzing I think with the band it's how we work it as well. Great work and always thanks for continuing to motivate n inspire me

I take 5000 mg daily and use nioxin shampoo I was afraid of losing my hair I don't notice any loss but I also make sure I eAt enough protein daily and take my vitamins

Name, real or screen~readysetgo611 Goal weight for March 31st~205 Weight on March 1st~ 211.4 Age~38 City/State Brooklyn ny Dietary goal for March~track more to figure out what I should be eating more or less of to get through this plateau Exercise goal for March~ trainer says I need to rest more take a day or 2 off from the gym to give my body time to rest to maximize my workouts . Personal goal for March~ Stress less over things I can't change but continue to be true to myself Date banded~7-1-13 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~83 What are you lucky to have in your life? My amazing friends n family and you all here. Couldn't make it through this journey without you.

Stayed the same 211. Didn't met my weight goal but my body is definitely looking leaner. Onederland I will get there slow and steady. Guess my body is slowing down with the weightloss but I will continue on my journey knowing this plateau will pass eventually I'm more than halfway to my goal 83 down 60 to to go. Definitely a different person physically and mentally from this time last year so it's a win this month as well

Great job ur amazing

The gas will end I promise it took me 2 weeks to feel normal again. I gave been using coconut oil as my cream not sure if it is helping with the loose skin. I work out cardio and weight train 6-7 days a week. Dint know if it's my age or my luck or life but I see plastic surgery in my future a full body tuck or something like that . Don't worry this is ur journey you will get there and if u have saggy skin well thanks to medical technology you can get a nip tuck best of luck

Ahh the new bras I swear my boobs are deflating like balloons with a pin hole In it. but the upside is you can't notice so much in clothes and well I'm saving for my boob job after I hit goal lol

Awesomeness

A victory is a victory !!! N yes ur body is changing even if the scale isn't

Congrats on a awesome milestone loss 100

A few NSV this weekend doing burpees at the gym n running without dying . Having a extremely fit person at the gummtell me how great I'm doing and how far I have come that was awesome . Bought a size 14 trousers at kohls n holy crap they fit . A little snug but in a few weeks will be perfect . N wearing size 16 skinny jeans no more plus size stores for me it's lovely shooing in same section as my best friend who never was a plus size new me problems clothes falling off.

Congrats and looking awesome

Feb 1 212 Feb 8 211.8 Feb Goal 204... Slow and steady but down is down sigh

Awesome look good