Iziksmom

I lost 26 lbs. between surgery and first fill. That was over a 12 week time frame too. I'll take it anyday!

I think my mind is gone for good too because I forgot to post last week (and maybe week before too). I turned 40 on May 4th and I think I've lost my mind! Anyway, here are my numbers as of the next to last day in May: C 232.5 (-42 lbs total, -1.0 this last week) I went to the doc today and he asked me if I needed a fill. Well, I couldn't decide. I felt good about where I was but then again, I was afraid I'd get in a rut. I only lost 2 lbs. the last 3 weeks total and the doc was happy, but I guess I really wasn't. So, he adjusted somewhat but don't really know how much he put in. I hope I didn't make a bad decision. Does anyone out there think that 2 lbs. in 3 weeks is a little slow (given that I've been exercising and eating right)?? Oh, on the tanita, my fat mass dropped 13.5% from the last reading but my free form mass went up 1 lb. Doesn't that mean that I'm not losing muscle but building muscle? My BMI went down 2.1% too so I know that's good. If anyone has a clue on the free form mass thing, I'd like to hear from ya! Thanks!!

Reporting in with good numbers, plus I had a fill today. I also did the tanita at the doctors office and have some new numbers. C-232.5, -1.0 this past week BMI at start of bootcamp 42.2 BMI today, 40.1 (-2.1 on BMI)! Total inches lost at start of bootcamp - 17 Total inches lost as of today - 24:D With liquids the next 48 hours, I hope to have some bigger numbers to post next week!!

Elisabethsew says it all! Aside from the obvious health reasons for me this also includes: running with my 10 year old around the yard; fitting in a booth at a:hungry: restaurant without it cutting into my stomach (and not having to ask for a table w/ chairs); feeling sexy:Banane20: about taking my clothes off in front of my husband with the lights ON; riding a bike again; doing a bathing suit in public:ip:; wearing sleeveless shirts (I haven't done this in 25 years!); dancing again; riding rides w/ my child at amusement parks and not worrying if I will fit in it and for my work. I work for USDA and am required to walk over all kinds of terrain. Needless to say, pre-op at 274.5 lbs, almost prevented me from doing my job. On a more serious health note, my mother passed away 13 years ago at the age of 50 from a heart attack. I just turned 40. That's some serious motivation to become healthy as I probably am the poster child for inheriting heart disease (my dad has had 4 heart attacks and quadruple bypass surgery). It's really pretty frightening when I stop and think about the road I was headed down prior to my surgery. I just think the Lord that I am 4 months post-op and down 40+ lbs. Now I'm like a kid at Xmas shopping for new activities that I can do with this weight loss success!!! How's that for a long answer to a short questioned post???

Apparently I can't add either!! :-( I'm only down 1/2 pound. So readjusted numbers for this week are: C: 233.5 (-41 lbs. total, -0.5 lbs this past week)

Well, apparently I am on the slow boat to nowhere. :cry I'm only down one more pound. (i guess at least its down and not up though). I go for a fill next week and I can't wait. Hopefully that will jump start me again. So, numbers for this week are: c: 233.5 (-41 total, -1 this past week)

Count me in! This will be my first.... Thanks!:confused:

I had surgery at 7:30 a.m. The anesthesia made me a little nauseous after I woke up so I had to stay two extra hours. Still though, I left the hospital at 4:30 and went home and slept like a baby. This was on Wednesday, had no pain, and was back at work on Monday. It went slick as a whistle!! :-)

I am the super proud mom of Isaac!! He is 9 yrs. old (though soon to be 10). He has really enjoyed my surgery as now he says that he is my "official exercise coach!"

Help Outdoorgrl....I've been wondering about the airbrush tanning. It's a new thing here and I thought about trying it because I don't do tanning beds. But this may sound stupid, I was wondering how they would handle my fat layers??? How do they do it exactly?? I was wondering how even it would look since my body isn't tight and smooth and may be a rough canvas to paint on! :-)

Iziksmom - pretty subtle way of telling you that I am mom to a 9 yr. old named Isaac! Stripper name - I would be Lynn McLin. Or with dog/maiden name method, I would be Shine Oldham. Who would want to see me shine my old ham?? LOL

Welcome back Sarge! I need a kick in the butt!!:director: It seems like its feast or famine here. I'm in a cycle of losing/staying/losing and now staying again. Here's this weeks stats: 274.5/234.0/140 (-0.5 this week, -40.5lbs total)

Hi Holly!:wave: Welcome to lapbandland! I am from Kentucky (near Louisville) and was banded on Jan. 25 of this year. I too, was a self pay and it has been worth every penny of it so far!! I've lost a total of 40 lbs and feel like a different person already! I wish you much success with your journey!! If I can help answer any questions, just give me a yell! Take care and Good Luck ! :welcomeB: Iziksmom (Greta)

Not even close.....hands down the nasty barium stuff!!!! I just about spewed it everywhere! I choked it down finally because I certainly didn't want to do it again!!! :-(

Yea, good stats finally again!! I think my first fill finally kicked in!!! I met my first mini-goal of 40lbs by my 40th birthday!!! YEA!!! Now it's on to 50lbs!!! Wha-hooo!! C: 234.5 (-40lbs. total, -4 this last week)

Oh my Gosh!!! I think my fill finally kicked in and kicked A$$!!! I hit my 40 lb. mark by my 40th birthday!!! I was so focused on that, that now I realize I'm only 10 away from 50!!! I have found some renewed enthusiasm!!! So, here's my stats for the week.... C: 234.5 (-40 lbs. total and -4 this last week)

:grouphug: Well phooey, no change this week for me. My 40th birthday is tomorrow and I had hoped to have lost 40 lbs. but I'm stuck at 36 lbs. Heather you are on an awesome journey!! I hope I have that much success for the six month mark! I got my first fill two weeks ago and I quickly lost 3 lbs. and felt restriction. Now I don't feel any restriction and I didn't lose this past week. I've seen where folks say it may take 2 weeks or so to kick in. I'm hoping thats the case. So.... my report this week is: C 238.5 (-36 lbs total, -0 this week)

Okay, this may be a really stupid question,:grouphug: but does anyone know of any problems with sex in the missionary position??? I'm afraid my husband's weight (albeit 160 lbs.) might jar the band loose or the port. I meant to ask the doctor last time I was in but totally forgot. Just wondering if anyone has discussed this with their doctor....

Wow, that's great!! I got my first fill two weeks ago and I felt restriction for a couple of days. I even lost 3 lbs. in the week following. However, this past week, I haven't lost anything and I don't feel as restricted as I did right after the fill. I've heard people on here say that fills might not kick in until the 2nd week or so. I'm just wondering if I should go back to the doctor if I don't lose this next week, or wait until my scheduled visit on May 30??? Any advice out there??? Thanks!! :-)

Hey Sarge... Unfortunately, no change this week. C: 238.5 (-36 lbs. total, 0 this week)

Wow, I finally got the scale moving again this week. Of course, I had my first fill last week, so I'm sure that helped tremendously!! :-) So, I'm excited to report the following for this week: C: 238.5 (-36 lbs. total, -3 lbs this week) My 40th birthday is next week so I'm hoping to hit 40 lbs. gone but it's gonna be tough to get 4 lbs. this next week. I'll try to keep my butt a movin' this coming week!! :-) Thanks for everyone's encouragement here on LBT!! I love it!!

Go DAWG! Go DAWG! Go DAWG!!:cheer2: I can't wait to lose 60... Then I'll be in the "Sixty and Sexy" club! haha

Sarge, Sir, Yes Sir! Those 2 mile hikes and limited time in the mess hall this past week paid off! Sounding off - 3 pounds lost!! 274.5/238.5/135 (-36 lbs. total, -3 lbs. this week)

Here's my stats for this week. H 274.5/ S 268/ G 135/ C 241.5 (-33.0 lbs. total, -1.5 this week) I got my first fill yesterday and I really hope it kind of jump starts me again! I was really nervous about the fill but I'm doing all liquids today and I feel fine. Can't wait to see next week's results though!:confused:

Well, I'm 11 weeks out and had my first fill today. The doc put in 1.5 cc. I really didn't know what to expect and it was quite different. He told me to do liquids for the next 48 hours. I first thought I was going to throw up when he put the saline in because I had to swallow water and tell him whether or not it was going down okay. It was like I could actually feel the tightening happening. Did anybody else have this feeling??? I guess I'm afraid when I start back on solids in a couple of days that things might not go down. I guess I realized today that filling is not an exact science. Can anybody give me an idea of how things might go after I finish my liquids in a couple of days??? I'm assuming that I will go back thru the cycle like I did coming off surgery and gradually work my way back to solids. Thanks for any insight you guys can give me!:help: