Bizzy Bee

I am down 115 pounds. Wow to say that out loud is eye opening. I have 10 to 15 stubborn pounds to go. I am at 171 and am 5'9". I am wearing a medium shirt and size 10 pants. I think maybe I will be in an 8 or at least some 8s when I finish with those last few pounds. YOU ALL are doing GREAT

I am so sorry guys. I hope you are all well! My update: I am 10 pounds from my goal and have been there for-ev-er! I have really been watching what I eat using the band as the tool it was intended. I know it is up to me to maintain a good calorie/activity balance and I log everything on my iphone. I have cut most carbs from my diet and TRY to get my carbs from healthy foods. Anyone who says LAP-BAND®® is "easy" or "cheating" is ...on drugs! I have really worked for this weight loss. I am finally not overweight according to my bmi. I have good blood pressure and cholesterol readings. I sleep better and have more energy when I am awake. I do still LOVE me a good desert so I have to manage that. How are you guys? I would love to hear what's going on! Shelly

CONGRATS!!! You have a lot to be proud of! Keep up the great work!

Went to the doctor for a fill and had her check my band. Everything is great with the band (THANK GOD!) I just have some gas problems that are now "passing". The gas was filling my lower stomach putting pressure on the band causing pain so I am on an antigas med and things feel sooooo much better and I am relieved!

Although I am familiar with those sensations, that is not exactly what I am talking about here. Thanks for your reply though, I do appreciate it.

Okay, so I am paranoid, but I have heard about erosions and slips and things so here is my question. Can you feel your band. I get this kind of pressure, not really painful, but sometimes just a tad irritating feeling under my sternum. Kinda like a rubber band twisted around your finger. Is this normal? Does anyone else get that ever. It's not an all the time thing and is really random. The last time I felt it I got a fill and then it quit but it just started up again so I am concerned. Thanks for any information.

When a student you had last year in second grade moves away before surgery, just comes back at the end of third grade and has no clue who you are. He actually asked me who I was. I told him I was his second grade teacher. He said "No you werent, I had Mrs. Paxson!" Then I said, oh, but I am Mrs. Paxson! His eyes got huge and he said "you look so different!" Out of the mouths of babes I guess :tt1:

WOW 12s! I just bought me some 12s to "work into" but found that they actually FIT!!!

Nice post! I have found some good deals at fashionbug.com but I really don't think the quality is that of Lane Bryant. I am tall so I have to get 12 and 14 talls. I also have no waist so I get the low waisted jeans or they go clear to my boobs. Body type is such a wierd thing. This makes shopping not always easy. If anyone has any more ideas please post them. I am loving shopping and trying on clothes again.

I had this really cute pair of jeans in the top of the closet. I pulled them out today to show hubby and on a whim I tried them on even though they looked tiny. And guess what....THEY FIT! They are now on my body and no longer in the top of the closet!

Hey guys! I have been missing for a while too. I am having a rough group of kiddos this year. I am working harder than they are for sure. Very stressful. Well it's going quickly so this too shall pass. I do love my job and most of the time things go very well. I love my band and even though we are now struggling financially, it was worth it to spend the money on it. I have never felt better. I have given myself an exercise goal this month and have seen inches come off and pounds come to a screetching hault. I don't mind though because I can now wear my hubbies jeans as well as a 16 misses. Oh boy that feels great! Well, I wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving! A focus on family instead of food will be a great change!

Even with a new baby, you do have to take time for you. Make meal time Your Time and use it to follow bandster rules. Enjoy your new addition! Congrats!

Wow! Can you believe it has been 6 months? I know my bandiversary isn't until the end of the month, but I thought we should start a thread about what we have learned about ourself and/or living with the band over that past 6 months. I have learned that food is not the enemy, my attitude to food was the enemy. Chew, chew, chew! Clothing sizes are only temporary. The band really is only a tool, a very powerful and effective one, but only a tool. I could go on forever, I want to hear from you guys! God Bless! Shelly