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Mixed emotions. Cleaning out my closet down 43 pounds and my close friend who is 7 months pregnant came over. We were going shopping to get her maternity clothes as she is outgrowing her current ones after returning home I had her try on a few of my too big for the new me clothes. What the hell 10 shirts and 10 pants and two dresses later all of which fit a 7 month pregnant that barely fit me before deciding to get the band!!! I don't know if I should laugh or cry. I'm so happy of my success 1/3 of the way to goal but so sad that I was a size of a pregnant woman... Now if I had been pregnant maybe it wouldn't hit me so hard. 6 months ago I was the size of 1.5 people. How crazy is that??? N I didn't realize how big I was just bought bigger clothes... She was complaining about how big she had gotten she used to work out daily n eat clean but is pregnant n baby is hungry and mommy can't train like she used to. Had I been her size due to fact I had a precious baby growing inside of me maybe I wouldn't be so hurt sad disappointed at myself. Just a bag of mixed emotions ... That I was the size of a pregnant lady yet so happy I'm no longer that size and continue to shrink... That's my success story for now although I'm still emotional ....

Yes it is well it was to me as since I'm lactose intolerant n the milk protein in shakes well u guessed it it wasn't pretty but Id do it it all over again loving the results

Remain positive u had the surgery n down 50+ u made a good decision n something fantastic is happening !!! Let that set the tone

Checking in at247.8 made my September goal working towards my October goal

We all get nervous after all it is surgery. Remember to walk sip and get ur protein in. I was banded July 1 returned to work a week and an half after and this is the best healthiest de ion I made. Felt crappy for the first week but that was it. Love the band. Follow ur drs and move a little you will be fine. N this forum is a great place of support even if u just flip through post and read. Best of luck

Love that u can link fit bit to my fitness pal... N I'm waiting for the delivery if my polar pink heart rate monitor

Sad to say I kinda miss Shaun t... Lol

My scale didn't move well it said I gained 0.2 I just kept doing what I was doing n dropped 5 pounds this week so slow steady n focused and we will get there one ounces at a time it all adds up !!!

Thank you all I am proud if my accomplishments it just boggles my mind... I was happy to give those clothes away knowing I will never be that size again. We both started to predict what next summer will be like with our new lives me healthier n thinner and her an amazing single mom. Only good things ahead for us and everyone here

Congratulations and thanks for the motivation !!!

Mine does the same thing I bought a moderately priced scale and I try to make sure it's in the same spot on floor yes I count the tiles to make sure it's always in the same place lol. I fluctuate about 2-5 lbs so although I weigh everyday ( I know I shouldn't) I only record my Monday morning weight. Since I started preop on Monday n was banded on a Monday I'm afraid to but a $100.00 scale just for the same thing to happen. Sigh.... N once a month at surgeon is not enough for me n I weigh3lbs more on his scale

Epsolm salt is in drug stores near the peroxide usually . Comes I. What looks like a milk container/juice container... Pretty cheap it's an old school remedy but I find it works great also if u get an infection it helps to draw the infection out so it has a few purposes got my date with Shaun t later tonight lol

Great work!!

it sucks but its not his choice. and we are here for u hugs

thanks jamilyne I do have support but it crazy as much support as I have one rude comment just wipes it all out.. went to dr for a fill yesterday and he felt that I am doing good so that turned it all around. In the end i am doing this for me. I love this site beyond wotds. i jsut come here and read others post because for the most part everyone is so encouraging and can relate. @zingythingy... it is hard people think this is the magic poor u wake up being 120 lbs like that. i nipped plociing years ago when i was weight watchers my reply was I am an adult i know what I can and can not have and what works for you doesnt work for me and that shuts them up... If u sit back and look at others then are so quick to comment when they themseves are doing the "wrong" things... my smile is back my motivation and confidence is back... I often wonder who I am sometimes liek now as Im researching heart monitors and making my plans around spinn classes. I love the change the band as caused in me not just weight wise..

thanks I m going to look into both of them this weekend. I just want a accurate calorie count. Fit bit only had me burning 150 calories at spinn when in fact it was like 600. I just want to track what im doing and see that scale go down im on a mission to be healthy and fit!!

Any suggestions on what heart rate monitor to buy. I want a very accurate estimated of calories burned during working out. I just did Shaun t focus 25 n my fit but only calculated 125 calories although I am dripping in sweat lol. Saw on a website that that workout burbs 369 calories. So I wanted to track my actual calories burned thanks in advance for your suggestions. Nicole

Ok thanks a little disappointing but it is what it is

Insanity wow !! I just statutes t 25 on day 3 after these 25 days I might try insanity. For sore muscle try taking a bath with Epsom salt.

Great job. Starting is the hardest and u are doing it!!! High five

Way to go woo hoo

It is amazing !!! I just got a fill today so 4cc in 10cc band can't wait to see more progress. I really do love this band!!!

people are so rude end of story.. unles su ahve walked in my shoes pelase keep ur comment to urself thats why i love this forum we have all walked this walk

Thanks I will Tom is a new day