Skinny_Jill

Steph, We've all been there. Good for you for being accountable. You are learing and accepting responsibility and that is so important. I've had days like that too. Last week was rough but I managed to not gain. I got back in gear and lost 2 pounds. It is so hard but at the same time when I eat the right foods it seems so easy. Hang in there! I know you will lose that 10 pounds by March 15.

Longhorn, I'm so sorry you are having to deal with this. I hope the solution is an easy one. Let us know what happens. Jill

I am using my doctor's BMI calculator. His website is bandmd.com

I've had 3 fills for a total of 4.5 cc's in my 10 cc band. I had great restriction after the fill and I still have restriction. The restriction isn't as good as the 2 weeks after the fill but it still keeps me from overeating. I've lost 26 pounds since 11/20 and I am very happy with that. My weight loss would be much better if I would exercise more. That is my weak spot at the moment. I hope this fill gives you great restriction!

It would be great to meet someone with a band. It would make life a little easier. They would understand why I can't eat certain foods and can't drink beer. They would understand the commitment I've made to this lifestyle. It is nice to dream!

I have very little restriction during PMS and have a ton of cravings. Even with no restriction I manage to maintain my weight. During TOM I have great restriction and tend to lose weight and before the band I would always gain during TOM. Last week during TOM I didn't lose anything but I stayed the same and never gained.

Name...................Start..........Current..........Goal ......To Go 1. TxArcher............345 ............342................325.........17 2. Skinny_Jill..........186.............184................178...........6 3. Momto1plus1......228.8..........229.2.............218.8.......10.4 4, Longhorn...........204.............199.4.............195...........4.4 5. Mariegabrieleee...252.............251................240.........11 6. Teresajo............195.............193...............185.... ... .10 7. Shortgal............189.............189.................184......... 5

Name...........Start........Current......Goal.......To Go Brandymom1234...200...........200........185.........15 Candle..........205...........205........197..........8 cQQlgirl........215...........215........200.........15 destiny79.......255...........255........240.........15 Foofy...........242.5.........242.5......234.........8.5 Jovi2673........217...........217........200.........17 KarenG .........189...........189........181..........8 kjl315..........227...........227........217.........10 kristin1031.....240...........238........225.........13 legster.........209...........209........196.........13 LessnLess.......164...........164........157..........7 Linda Lu........228...........228........215.........13 Longhorn........204...........199.4......195..........4.4 Mumof2boys......188...........188........175.........13 Marimaru........206...........206........195.........11 PhDiva..........208...........208........195.........13 Rainer..........251...........251........241.........10 Redtulips3......225...........225........215.........10 Renewedhope.....213...........213........199.........14 Sades...........201...........198........190..........8 Skinny_Jill.....186...........184........178..........6 Stacy73.........222...........222........212.........10 Sunny112........143...........143........135..........8 Suzzzie.........291...........291........280.........11 wombat712.......145...........144........135..........9

Name...................Start..........Current..........Goal ......To Go 1. TxArcher............345 ............342................325........17 2. Skinny_Jill..........186.............185................178..........7

My new favorite "I really shouldn't eat this but I am still eating way less than I did before the band." Gotta love it!

Name...........Start........Current......Goal.......To Go Brandymom1234...200...........200........185.........15 Candle..........205...........205........197..........8 cQQlgirl........215...........215........200.........15 destiny79.......255...........255........240.........15 Foofy...........242.5.........242.5......234.........8.5 Jovi2673........217...........217........200.........17 KarenG .........189...........189........181..........8 kjl315..........227...........227........217.........10 kristin1031.....240...........238........225.........13 legster.........209...........209........196.........13 LessnLess.......164...........164........157..........7 Linda Lu........228...........228........215.........13 Longhorn........204...........201........195..........6 Mumof2boys......188...........188........175.........13 Marimaru........206...........206........195.........11 PhDiva..........208...........208........195.........13 Rainer..........251...........251........241.........10 Redtulips3......225...........225........215.........10 Renewedhope.....213...........213........199.........14 Sades...........201...........198........190..........8 Skinny_Jill.....186...........185........178..........7 Stacy73.........222...........222........212.........10 Suzzzie.........291...........291........280.........11 wombat712.......145...........144........135..........9

Happy 3 month anniverysary! I can't believe it has been 3 months. I've lost 25 pounds and I am thrilled. Life has not changed that much either. I thought that life would never be the same after the band. In a way, I guess that is true because it has gotten better. I know I am healthier and I feel much better. I can't wait to see how much weight we've all lost at 6 months.

My doctor had fish listed in the mushie stage.

I lost 1 pound. Congrats Sades! What day of the week will the new thread be posted? Name...................Start..........Current..........Goal ......To Go 1. Momto1plus1......228.2..........228.2.............218...........10 2. Mariegabrieleee...252............252................240...........12 3. TxArcher............345.............345...............325...........20 4. Trixie.................241............241................221.......... .20 5. Longhorn............204............204................195............9 6. Tralynn222.........320............320.................310..........10 7. shalee04............205............205.................197.......... 8 8.ellebrookes..........178............178.................169......... ..9 9. Skinny_Jill...........186...........185..................178.......... 7 10 Shortgal ............189...........189.................184............5 11. Sades...............201...........199..................190..........9 12.lisawach.............300...........300.................285......... ..15 13. BiggestLoser2be..198...........198.................188...........10 14. want2lose..........226...........226.................216...........10 15. Osangriared........263...........263................250............13 16. Cindyg...............215...........215................200............1 5 17. Teresajo............195.............195...............185............1 0 18. BarbBee.............270.............270...............259............1 1 19. BandChick64.......241.............241...............230.............11 20. Hollyberries........278..............278..............270............8

Kristin, I am so sorry you are sick. I heard that about the flu shot on TV this week. Take care of yourself. Jill

I never thought about that but I haven't been dripping food on my shirts either. I think your right about it being easier to bend over the table but I also think that I eat slower so I am not trying to shovel the food in my mouth anymore. :cursing: What a difference it makes.

I'm so sorry. That is very frustrating and why I chose Dr. Spivak. His staff is very friendly and they actually call me back the same day with answers to my questions. I once had a question about my insurance coverage changing and they called my insurance company and got back to me in less than an hour. I was very impressed. I ended self-pay and needed a letter for my tax return and they prepared it and was ready when I went to pick it up. They never acted annoyed when I called before surgery and asked a lot of last minute questions. It is also very easy to get in for fills. Dr. Spivak is also very friendly and actually sat with me and when I said I didn't have anymore questions he said there were a few areas that I missed and he gave me additional information that was really important. I am so happy I chose him. It is really sad because I've heard Dr. Spiegel is an excellent surgeon.

This morning I tried on a pair of 16's (not the icky 16W's) I had in my closet from a few years ago and they fit! One pair buttoned but was a smidge to tight but the other pair fit great. They are really cute too. I didn't get to wear them for long because I gained so fast which means they are in really good shape. Very exciting! I'm 5'1". How tall are y'all?

CONGRATULATIONS! That is fantastic! It is amazing how fast the weight comes off after a good fill. I lost 5 pounds the week after my last fill. It has slowed again but I am still losing.

People are starting to notice my weight loss. I'm lovin' it!

coffee and tea were on my approved list of foods after surgery. I still have Starbucks skinny lattes. Tall skinny latte is 90 calories, no fat and 9 grams of Protein. Yum! Sorry, just realized I was in the Feb 2008 forum. Good luck everyone! I love my band!

I don't know anything about medcost but you fit the criteria of most insurance plans that cover bariatric surgery. Many plans also require a medically supervised diet for 3 - 6 months. Good luck!

I am so sorry you lost your band. We are all here for you. Maybe you can still try to eat like a bandster. Protein first, then veggies and carbs. I don't know if I could do it but maybe it will work. Protein really does stick with you longer, band or no band. Try not to focus on the band being gone and just try to eat heathier foods. I wish you the very best.

I had the same problem when I went shopping. 16's don't quite fit yet so I had to buy 16W. I am also petite and it is so hard to find cute petite plus size clothes. I want out of the damn Woman's department.

People are starting to notice. My neighbor stopped me last week to ask if I'd lost weight. She struggles with her weight too so I told her about the surgery and she said she has been thinking about. She saw me again yesterday and said I was really looking HOT! A male friend at work asked me about it this morning. He said I was getting hotter by the minute! :biggrin: I am so glad people are noticing.