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Hi Everyone, I am excited to say that I have lost almost 129 (Actually 128.5) so I am rounding up. It has been 13 months since surgery for me. I am looking to lose another 59 until goal.

aJoneen..........................0 75 pounds LOST! Bandana....................... 0 92 lbs lost BrandNewLisa............0 80pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000...................-2 50 pounds Lost Desdemona...................0 Fenton...........................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl....................0 85 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril................. -2.8 50 pounds lost! Kpodski..........................0 Lynnt1215.....................0 NurseNiki......................0 Nycm00........................ 0 Potatie............................-6 129 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend..........0 160 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK.........................0 97 lbs and closing in on 100! Sugarbean....................0 114 POUNDS LOST !!! Sharona.........................0 stellabella...................... 0 75 POUNDS LOST! Tess415..........................0 Thin2bme.....................-1.8 100 POUNDS LOST !! WestCoastMom............0 Wishin4...........................-3 78 pounds gone!!

Hi Everyone, I also have a very hard time eating in the morning. I can usually only get in my double tall non-fat sugar free vanilla latte. Sometimes that can take me a couple of hours to get down. Then I am a little better by lunch. I can usually get in a couple pieces of deli turkey and a piece of cheese. Then dinner is pretty easy as long as the meat isn't too dry or tough. Does anyone have trouble trying to make themselves eat after working out? I usually do not eat before I go and work out in the evening. So when I come home I should eat dinner. Many times I have to force myself to eat.

Hi Scrappy, I am glad to know that I am not alone. Also thank you for your nice words on my success. I appreciate it. I can not believe how far you have come. You can really tell by looking at your pictures. :scared2: Keep up the GREAT JOB!!! We will both be to goal. I can not wait until I can have plastics. :thumbup:

Hi Everyone, I know what you mean about the yo yo thing. I HATE it. I have finally found the grove again. :scared2: The weird thing is that I now like going to the gym. Did anyone else have the same issue of not seeing the new thinner person that everyone else sees? I had that problem until I actually saw a real before picture of myself at my cousin's wedding. That was a real wake up call to see myself then to now. I was shocked at the difference. Also I was shocked when my doctor's office told me that I had lost over 17" off my waist and 4" off my neck. So that helps to keep me modivated. I am working on getting my photos posted soon. :thumbup: Katie K. Happy FRIDAY!!!

Hi, My doctor told me that as I lose weight my body had to adjust again how to walk, stand etc. She told me that it is as if you are re-learning how to do everything and your body now has to compensate to the new you. I had the same joint pain when I reached your weight loss milestone. I am glad my doctor told me about it ahead of time, so I did not think I was going crazy. I went and a couple of massages. That seemed to help and now my pain is gone. It does take a little while. I did not expect the pain because eveyone had told me that I would not have pain after I lost weight. I am glad that my doctor told me a head of time. I hope this makes some sense. :biggrin:

Hi Everyone, Today is also my bandiversary. I can not believe that I have lost 120lbs in one year. I did not think that I would be able to lose 50. So looking back this year, I am very grateful that I made the decision to get the band. I am very proud of the committment that I made to myself to finally get healthy. Yes it was a lot of hard work and dedication, but I am proud that I was able to stick to something and see the results. The hardest part of the year was dealing with the head and emotional issues. Now I feel those are mostly under control and I NOW feel happy for the first time in a long time. I am now thinner than I was in high school. I am looking forward to going back to my home town this weekend, Forks, WA. Yes that is where Twilight was based on and no I do not know any vampires. he he ha ha. Now I am getting my DH started on his band journey. They are beginning to submit all of the paperwork for him. Now on to a new year with more exciting results. Katie K.

aJoneen........................0 75 pounds LOST! Bandana....................... 0 92 lbs lost BrandNewLisa............0 80pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000...................0 50 pounds Lost Desdemona...................0 Fenton...........................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl..................-1 85 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril................. -1 50 pounds lost! Kpodski........................- 4 Lynnt1215.................0 NurseNiki...................0 Nycm00.......................0 Potatie..........................-4 120 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend......0 150 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK.....................-5 97 lbs and closing in on 100! Sugarbean..................-2 112 POUNDS LOST !!! Sharona.......................0 stellabella...................-1.6 75 POUNDS LOST! Tess415......................0 Thin2bme................. 0 100 POUNDS LOST !! WestCoastMom........0 Wishin4......................0 73 pounds gone!! I can not believe it. I made it to 120lbs GONE in 1 year. Today is my baniversary. :crying:

Ok I can not wait until tomorrow. I weighed today and I was down 4. :tt2: I have only 4 more for my own personal goal of 120LBS in one year. So I have one more week. I really did not think that I would get this close. Thank you to everyone for their support during this journey. aJoneen........................2 75 pounds LOST! Bandana....................... 0 95 lbs lost BrandNewLisa............0 80pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000..................-3 50 pounds Lost Desdemona...................0 Fenton...........................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl..................-1 85 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril................. - 3.8 50 pounds lost! Kpodski........................0 Lynnt1215................. 0 NurseNiki...................0 Nycm00.......................0 Potatie.........................-4 100 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend....+1 150 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK...................0 Sugarbean..................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! Sharona......................0 stellabella...............0 HALFWAY TO GOAL! Tess415......................0 Thin2bme............... -1.2 100 POUNDS LOST !! WestCoastMom........0 Wishin4......................0 73 pounds gone!!

March 13th aJoneen........................0 75 pounds LOST! Bandana....................... 0 95 lbs lost BrandNewLisa............0 80pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000..................-3 50 pounds Lost Desdemona...................0 Fenton...........................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl..................0 85 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril.................0 Kpodski........................0 Lynnt1215................. 0 NurseNiki...................0 Nycm00.......................0 Potatie.........................-3 100 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend....+1 150 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK...................0 Sugarbean..................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! Sharona......................0 stellabella...............0 HALFWAY TO GOAL! Tess415......................0 Thin2bme............... 0 100 POUNDS LOST !! WestCoastMom........0 Wishin4......................0 73 pounds gone!! The gym really does work!!! I am feeling successful!!! Only 8 more lbs until ONEDER LAND!!! My goal is to be down 120lbs. So I guess I will be living in the gym. :scared2:

I have finally starting losing again. I am down -2. I guess the 4 days at the gym and a fill helped. :laugh: I was getting worried there for awhile. March 6th aJoneen........................0 75 pounds LOST! Bandana....................... 0 95 lbs lost BrandNewLisa............0 80pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000..................0 Desdemona...................0 Fenton...........................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl..................-1 85 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril.................0 Kpodski........................0 Lynnt1215................. 0 NurseNiki...................0 Nycm00.......................0 Potatie.........................-2 100 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend..... 0 150 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK...................0 Sugarbean..................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! Sharona......................0 stellabella...............-2.6 HALFWAY TO GOAL! Tess415......................0 Thin2bme............... 0 100 POUNDS LOST !! WestCoastMom........0 Wishin4......................0 73 pounds gone!!

Hi ajoneen, Congrats on your BANDAVERSARY!!!. I can not believe that it has already been almost a year for myself. I like how you posted your successes. I think it is very important that we all acknowledge how far we have come. We should start a new post where we can post how far we have come!!! Katie K.

Hi Everyone, I have been up and down the same 2lbs. so really no change for me either. I am hoping my new exercising habits take hold and I will start to lose.

Hi Everyone, I hope everyone is doing well. I finally broke down (ha ha he he) and joined a gym again. I like this one though. Let me tell you this time it is SOOOO much easier to get on a machine and exercise. NSV- I did worry about what other people would think of me. I have gone to the gym the past two days for about an hour each time. Tonight is Aqua Fit night (water areobics). I am looking forward to the class. It sounds fun. I had a fill yesterday and I was able to keep it. :tongue2: YEA!!! So I am hoping to be on the losing track again.

Well the good news is that I did not gain anything. I am still holding steady even without my scheduled fill. I get to go back next week to see if I can hold a 1/2 cc. :tt1: 2/20/09 aJoneen.......................+4 75 pounds LOST! Bandana......................-2 92 lbs lost BrandNewLisa..........-1 80pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000................-2 Desdemona.................0 Fenton.........................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl..................-2 80 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril................0 Lynnt1215...................+ 2 UGH!!! NurseNiki...................0 Nycm00.......................0 Potatie.........................0 100 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend..... 0 150 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK......................-1 Sugarbean..................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! Sharona......................0 stellabella...............-1.6 HALFWAY TO GOAL! Tess415......................0 Thin2bme............... - 2.8 100 POUNDS LOST !! WestCoastMom........0 Wishin4......................4 73 pounds gone!! Kpodski............-1

Hi Everyone, I have Aetna as well. I was banded 03/27/08. I am now down 107lbs. The approval process was pretty fast. I think the key was that I had asked prior to going to any doctor what I need to do to get approved. So when I did go to the doctor all of the required information was submitted. I waited about a month and a half. I had to wait to hear because they claimed that they did not receive something. This is another thing make sure you make copies of every evaluation and paper you receive that way you can fax the insurance company directly instead of waiting for the doctor's office to do it. Then the insurane company can not aruge that they did not receive something. Good luck everyone. You CAN do this.

Hi, I would also suggest calling your doctor. Your pressure could be too high. That was the way with me when I started losing my weight. I could no longer wear my mask. Also are you a side sleeper or do you sleep on your stomach or back. If you sleep on your stomach, you may need a new mask. There is one called the comfort lite 2 and it is made for people who sleep on their stomachs. It was really comfortable. Also is your machine set on a ramping cycle where the pressure increases over a 5 min. period or longer. This will help you get used to the pressure. In the end call your doctor and they can also give you tips. :tt2: Good luck and hopefully you will not need your machine very long.

Thank you Fenton, I am having a hard time walking away from the sweets, but I have been. I keep reminding myself that I CAN do this. That is a new saying for me. I used to say I can't and then I would give up. This new positive thinking is kind of weird. I am very glad to be in this new space. :mad2: Now only if spring would come early I would really be happy. :wink: Katie K.

aJoneen.......................-2 75 pounds LOST! Bandana.........................0 BrandNewLisa............-2 80 pounds LOST forever!!! evelas5000..................0 Desdemona..................0 Fenton........................-1 100 POUNDS LOST !! HarleyGirl................ -6 80 pounds LOST! Hopeinapril................0 Lynn1215.....................0 NurseNiki...................0 Nycm00.......................0 Potatie.........................-1 100 POUNDS LOST!! Scrappy_Friend.....-1 150 POUNDS LOST!!!! SpecialK......................0 Sugarbean..................0 100 POUNDS LOST !! Sharona......................0 stellabella...............-.4 HALFWAY TO GOAL! Tess415......................0 Thin2bme...............+ .2 WestCoastMom........0 Wishin4......................0 Kpodski............-4 BRATZ98363.......0 Despite having an unfill I went down 1. :tongue2: I went in for a fill of 1cc yesterday and they had to pull it out. I could not hold down the 6oz of Water. So she pulled the whole 1cc out. I now have to wait another 2 weeks and then we will try for a 1/2cc. So the test begins to see if I can maintain and lose. I am looking at this as my test for when I get to maintance weight. This is to see if I have learned the new habits. I am ready for the challenage. :tt2:

Hi Thin2bme, My DH is also starting the journey for lap band. He is going for his consult on 03/09/09. He has had his nutrician assessment and is going for the behavioral assessment tomorrow. So I am hoping for a fast approval for him. He has already been in contact with our insurance approval lady with Anthem BCBS. She seems to be extra supportive since I had gone through the procedure and am having great success. I am glad my DH is excited. I think that will help to keep him motivated. Katie K.

Hey Fenton, Great Job on the 100lb loss!!! I am sorry with responding so late, my computer has been down. :bananalama: Katie K.

aJoneen.......................-3 evelas5000................. -.5 Desdemona..................0 Fenton.........................-2 HarleyGirl..................0 Hopeinapril................0 Lynn1215.....................0 NurseNiki...................0 Nycm00.......................-3 Yippee Potatie.........................-9 100 POUNDS LOST Scrappy_Friend........-3 150 pounds lost SpecialK......................0 Sugarbean..................0 100 POUNDS LOST Sharona......................0 Tess415......................0 Thin2bme...................0 WestCoastMom........0 Wishin4......................0 I am putting down -9 from doctor's scale. From my Wii fit I am down -5. I am glad I have lost. I did regain 2lbs over the week. It must b3 from being able to eat and drink. I am happy though. A loss is a loss. Katie K.

Ok Fenton, I will re-weigh on Friday. :cursing: I think I will be ok, because I had to be on liquids for 2 more days. NSV- I went into Nordstrom's last night and I tried on a slamming dress. It was blue saphire in color and in a size 16. I can not remember when I was that size. I was bigger than that in high school. I did not buy the dress because it was $188.00 and I could not justify buying a dress that would be too big in a couple of months. :tongue: But it sure felt awesome to fit into a dress like that. Katie K.

Hi Everyone, I am now happy. I can drink liquids again. :cursing: All weekend I could not keep any fluids or food down. I was WAY toooo tight. So I had an unfill. My PAC took out 2 cc. She told me she was going to take out 3, but I convinced her to only take 2. So now I am on liquids for 2 more days. On the other hand I did lose 10 pounds in 6 days. That is usually what I lose in a month. That number kind of scared me. I do not want to be unhealthy. Also she made me make another appointment in 2 weeks for a fill. So I am glad that I do not have to go to long with out any restriction. hey Fenton can I make this my weigh in? :tt1:

aJoneen.........0 evelas5000......0 Desdemona.......0 Fenton.........-5 HarleyGirl......0 Hopeinapril.....0 Lynn1215........0 NurseNiki.......0 Nycm00.........+1 Potatie.........-1 scrappy_friend.-2 SpecialK........0 Sugarbean......-2 Sharona.............-1 Tess415.........0 Thin2bme........0 WestCoastMom....0 Wishin4.........0 Great Job Fenton. I knew you could do it. Congrats to everyone else for their losses as well. Happy Friday.!!!