SugarBean

Well, it has been 1 week since I have had my 3rd fill. I have more restriction than I have ever had!!! After surgery I had some restriction and after the 1st and 2nd fill gave me a little more restriction. Of course, restriction leaves after you lose some weight. I know will power has had alot to do with the amount of weight I have lost. If there is a "sweet spot", I have found it. I am not hungry and I can eat my portions without trouble. If I listen to my body and my brain, I know when it is time to stop eating. I am 2 pounds away from losing 100 pounds and 7 away from Onderland!!! I could have never done this wiithout the band.

Kathy - I am at 206 again today. I need to be at 204 for the 100 pound mark. Then on to Onderland. I just finished the Gilad Total Body Scuplt on Fit TV. He busted my abs today. I have such a problem with my neck, so abs are really hard for me. I am cleaning out my closet today. I am so grateful for friends lending me clothes for this in-between size. I guess I sort of motivated a few of my teacher friends, because over the summer several of them dropped 20-30+ pounds. So their clothes are too big. They benefit and so do I. Speaking of clothes. I went from a 26-28 (3X/4X)(some of the pants were tight) to an 18-20 (XL/1X)(depending on how they are made). YIPEEE!!! I have most of my weight in my belly - not much butt. Do you girls have a goal weight or size that you want to be or are you going to just lose weight until you are happy with the way you feel and look? I have been big for so long that I am not sure about sizes and weight. I just know that I want to be healthy and fit. What about you? BTW, I am 5'6".

It seems that this has been the week for a fill. My scale has finally started moving again Yahoooo!!! I have been pretty much at a stand still for about 6-8 weeks, so I was glad to get a fill. Kathy - I ran/walked as soon as I got home from work(school). I put a roast in the crockpot this morning, DH had off today so he added the potatoes and carrots this afternoon. So I did not have to worry about cooking dinner when I got home. DS (12 next month) ran with me, well I should say that we went at the same time. He walks to the top of the hill with me and then he is off. I pass him when he is on his way back home. So he runs the whole mile and a half. We go 3/4 a mile and then turn around. (Right before the big house with the big dog) You just started working again. You'll fall into a schedule that works for you. Renewed -:thumbdown: I'm sure hubby likes the new you.

Another 30 minute walk/run. I ran several short intervals and ended with a 1/2 mile straight run and then a cool off walk. (I took those crazy hose off, that made it easier) Hope everyone is doing well.

Whew, Kathy that sounds like an awful experience. I am glad that your band is more back to normal. My fill seems to be working well. I can tell that I have good restriction. I am not eating near as much as I did before the fill. And the best thing is I am not hungry!!! I stopped in at my mother's today. She had made potato soup. I added a little extra cheese for the protein. MMmmm good. Nothing like my mom's potato soup. She even sent me home a bowl for lunch tomorrow. I could probably start eating a little solid food, but I just have not been hungry. I was 206 this morning. So close to Onderland and even closer to losing 100 pounds - just 2 more pounds!!!

How's the healing going? I know you are so glad that you can get out and walk. Are you just taking a stroll with the kids, or are you walking for distance or time? Knowing you it won't be a stroll. Take Care.

Whosya - You are amazing!!! 10 miles WOW!!!

What a nice little twist to "Biggest Loser" tonight. It was nice to see Amy C. stand up for herself and send Brady home. Vicky will be a stinker next week to Amy C. though. I have never cared for Heba, Ed, Brady, or Vicky. Phil and Amy seemed to be good people who got the short end of the stick. Well, I am back on the move!!! I took about a 30 minute run/walk. No times, no distances. I just did my thing. I even had those crazy stockings on because I had sclerotherapy on my legs yesterday. The doctor said I need to come in late December and then wait until spring. My legs are looking so much better. They feel better too. Kathy - I see that you are on. How did your unfill work?

Kingbird - Thanks for the website. I just had a fill on Friday.

Kathy - I am glad you are doing better. My docs rules are liquids for 3-5 days and then soft for a few days etc.. It seems that every doctor is different.

Welcome Rhapsody. You are a member of LITE, just by exercising and posting with us. I am not the one to ask for advice on running. I started about the time that Georgia and Leslie did and had varicose vein surgery and other treatments (I had one today) that have slowed me down on C25K. Also, a busy soccer season. I look forward to getting back into running. Leslie - Dollywood has grown so much over the last few years. Saturday was the first day of their Christmas season. We rode the train after dark, all the lights made is so beautiful. Dollywood is about a 4 hour drive for us. How far of a drive is it for you and Georgia? Wouldn't it be cool to meet there in the Spring. Georgia - I am 5'6" and weight 207 and carry most of my weight in my stomach. I fit very comfortably in all the rides.

Kathy - what does your doc tell you your diet should be after a fill? I am on liquids for 3-5 days then soft foods. Building up as tolerated. I think chili and chicken & broccoli soup would be to much.

I had my 3rd fill this past Friday. I got 1 1/4 cc fill so I have 6 1/4 cc in a 14 cc band. I was ready for this one. I was hungry all the time. I have been on liquids only. So far so good.

Leslie and Georgia. WTG!!! You guys did great. Georgia under 40 minutes and Leslie and extra 2 miles. I am sure you are thinking about goals for your next race. Kathy - I hope all goes well with calming down your band. I think the tea will probably help. Warm liquids may open it up a little. I sometimes have trouble eating in the morning. I think others do to. I had my fill on Friday, I can feel restriction. YEAH! I have already lost a few pounds on liquid. We will see how it goes from here. My DH and I took our DS and 4 of his friends to Dollywood in Tennessee. I felt like a kid again. The last time I was there my DS and I got on a ride and I could not fit.:rolleyes2: This time I could fit in every ride. :laugh:Crazy me even rode an upside down roller coaster for the first time (and maybe the last) LOL. When we left to go to the parking lot there was a huge line for the tram car to take you back to the parking lot. I asked the lady about how far it was to Section C. She said about a mile. So we decided to walk. I took off running with all the boys. We had such a good time. I could have never done any of this last year. I love my band!!

Welcome mominflorida. Good Luck Georgia and Leslie. I got a fill today. 1 1/4 cc. Up to 6 1/4 cc. I hope that helps me get to the 100 pound mark and then on to Onederland.

WOW, WOW, WOW!!! You look wonderful!!!

Just getting in the door from yet another busy day. Renewed - I am so glad to know that you are doing well. It seems like you are making a little progress everyday. I get my fill tomorrow. My SIL is going with me to Roanoke, VA. We are going to do a little shopping before my appt. Yippee!!!

Kathy - We are both getting filled at the end of the week. It won't be long until we reach our 100 pound/Onderland goals. YEAH!!! Georgia & Leslie - Good Luck on your run this weekend.

Here we go again with another lapband talk change. Sometimes change is good, but sometimes it drives me crazy.

Kathy - Yes, we can be each others cheerleader. Kathy - 4.5 to Onederland / 11.5 to 100 pounds Gone Sugar - 12 pounds to Onderland / 7 pounds to 100 pounds Gone So 11.5 / 12 pounds and we both reach both our goals. Go Kathy, Go Sugar, Go Kathy, Go Sugar!!!

Go Georgia, Go Georgia, WHOO HOO a 5k outside. Leslie - WTG I just bought "Gilad's Total Body Sculpting" DVD. I can't wait until it arrives. He is the guy from Fit TV. I am so ready for my fill on Friday. I hope there are no issues after. We are taking DS and 4 of his friends to Dollywood in TN for his 12th birthday on Saturday. His BD is not until December 8th. To many things going on in December (Church, School, Christmas, basketball) I can't wait to ride the rides. I won't worry about fitting anymore!!!! Anyway, I am so close to losing 100 pounds and not to far from Onederland. A fill and exercise should do the trick.

Girl, take it easy. I know you are probably running in your sleep. Seriously, this was major surgery, take it easy and don't overdo it. REST.

My doc says liquids then soft foods then real food, taking about a week in all after a fill. My SIL doc says real foods. What does your doc recommend. I always thought the liquids were to help you with the swelling after a fill and reduce the risk of PBing and getting food stuck?

Krissyjean - My SIL seems to be in the same boat that you are in. Losing very slowly. She just got a fill a week ago and seems to be doing better. She is not an exerciser. Me on the other hand have done extremely well until the last month. I am stuck and at this point I can eat way more than I ever have since I have been banded. I have a fill on Friday. Boy, am I ready. I was running & exercising this summer and have completely stopped. That could be a big reason why I am not losing. I am glad that you have a good attitude, even though you are frustrated. Be patient, you will hit that sweet spot and the weight will come off. Exercise is a must.

There is also the losing hair issue to with not enough Protein in your diet. Apparently because we generally eat smaller meals now that we are banded and we don't necessarily get enought protein we have the risk of thinning hair. Biotin has been a great help to me. I was losing hair like crazy until I started taking Biotin. The doc says I was not getting enough protein. They said there was nothing for me to do but eat more protein. They never mentioned Biotin. I heard about it on LBT and it has worked for me. I sound like an infomercial!!