julie.ann

mymy, Can I ask how much your vaneers are goiong to cost? I was thinking braces or vaneers. I know....I'm in my thirty's too!

My fill went really well. I put it on my blog here: My First Fill....Strange! - Lap Band Surgery and Lap Band Discussion Forum

I am down a total of 40 lbs in two months. 26 pounds since surgery. I'm so glad your fill went well. That will help so much. Do you have much restriction? I slimed for the first time the day after surgery on my egg beaters for breakfast. It is kind of gross! I did it again for lunch that day, but I have been better since then. Chew chew chew.

I want to lose 6 pounds by Jan 1st. Wish me luck!

Keep me posted!

Hey! No I haven't lost more. I'm sure I gained this week! My worst thing is grazing. I can't eat much if I sit down for a meal, but it is the little eating. I haven't made it to the gym this week because of everything going on. I think I am going today. I've got to motivate myself. I definately don't feel as good about myself and since my workouts have been less intense I'm not as tight and compact.

Got to get back to it. I think if I can be good the next two days and just eat protein I can get the cravings out of my system by Monday.

Thanks for checking in. Get back to the gym. I'll think of you when I'm there!

Sarah,

I couldn't put a comment on your blog. You changed the settings.

Hey I just wanted to warn you. I have found a couple of people with streched pouches. They said they don't over eat. Their doctor has said it is from carbonated drinks. I've heard the same thing. Please be careful with that Code Red Mountain Dew!!!

Hey there! I just blooged about "the reveal". It is great you are working out so well. I just hit the gym myself!

Nikki, Thank you so much for the comment. I still find it hard to believe. Good luck with your journey. If I can do it so can you! Take care and work WITH the band, not against it. ;^)

Hey Sarah,

Where have you been? How's it going? I haven't heard from you in a while. Let me know.

JA

Hang in there missy

Sarah,

How are things going? I haven't heard from you in a while. Guess what!?!? I told people at work about surgery. They were very supportive and happy for me. Whew....We will see what tomorrow holds!

Hey there! Thank you for the awesome message on my page. It has been quite a journey so far. I'm sorry you have to wait another 4 months. It is tough. Remember to follow most of the bandster guidelines most of the time and you will get to goal. It is a marathon, not a spint. I am starting to feel tired of the viligence, but I know this is a life long battle against this monster, obesity.

Hey, why don't you look at www.sparkpeople.com or the daily plate or such. It is the second best tool I have to help my weight loss. I keep track of EVERYTHING I eat on there. You can put in food or choose from the list and it tells you your calories, carbs, fats and whatever else you want to know. Take a look at my blog. It will give you about the best advice I've got.

You will do great. It was only 6 months ago I has surgery and felt just like you do now. It isn't easy. It isn't a magic pill, but it is worth it!

Thanks for the sweet comments. Good luck to you! This is a great place for support!

Hey banded! How is your banded life going? I have found that I can't have cookie dough in my house. I can say no to most things, but not cookie dough! I guess it is good that I learn that lesson early.

Have you had your first fill yet? Second?

Yep I get on my wii fit EVERY morning and weigh myself. Even if I don't do a lot of working out on it (because I go to the gym all the time) but keeping track and weighing in really helps me alot!

Thanks tig!

You are sweet. I hope that other people benefit from my blog as much as I do. I love your attitude! Keep up the awesome job!!!!

I was banded October 29, 2008. It seems like a lifetime ago instead of just over 3 months!

Right back at you! Your are a hottie! I can't wait to be in onderland!!!

How is it going? Working out? Just thought I would check in.

I just saw your post on the Dr K group. Sorry. I don't emials when someone posts there.

Things went great! Dr. K is really kind and understanding! His staff is great. I have had 3 fills. Banded life can be GREAT!!! Learn the difference between head hunger and real hunger. Start that process now. I think that it has been one of the top reasons I have done so well.

If you aren't hungry....don't eat. It sounds simple and obvious, but when Dr. K said it, well, It just kind of finally sunk in.

Good luck. Let us know how things go!

Thanks spud! That is sweet! I love this site. What would we do without it?

I saw your post in the blogs about four fills without change. Did they ever check the level in your band to be sure that you aren't losing any from a leak? Are you going in for more fills. Did your doctor have a set amount to fill? My doctors actually fills until I feel restriction swallowing water and them pulls back a little.

I'm doing pretty good. I stated soft foods today. I got in 680 calories. That more than doubles what I have been getting. I feel pretty good. How about you?