alisonb

Wow, this is freaky! I did not even realise it's April now - and it just popped into my head to see if this site is still up and running (unlike me! haha). And here u all are - cool! It's so great to see so many of you doing well. I never could get restriction - and i am now the same weight i was when i started - so disappointed. I has such high hopes for myself. I am trying to find another surgeon near home as my dr is so far - not a good enough excuse i know - but very difficult to maintain a relationship. I really wanna give this one more try. The "thing" is there now and there to stay - so how do i get back on the horse? Guess that's why i am here today...poking my head in...searching... Great work u guys!!

My mom's favourite: "That's more than a cup!". And: "How's your stomach?" ... eeeh, fine thank you...why??? And: "When last did u weigh?" ... in other words.... Hubby: "Remember to eat slowly. Chew, chew, chew!" and five minutes later..."I'm going for a smoke - can't sit here all day." ...eish... My mother-in-law living with me since surgery and having explained the rules 100 times - directly after supper - EVERY DAY: "Would u also like some coffee?"....no thank you...sigh...i don't eat and drink but thanks for offering...again...hehehe!!!

Hi Susan - yip freaky snow!! Glad u'r op went well! Ali

I have been feeling really quilty as my mom gave me the money for the op and there has been no results. I am still only down 16lbs as from 4 weeks after op. I did not have restriction so have been eating all wrong - i know...all my own doing!! I take full responsibility!! Now (last 5 days) i can feel the effect of the band for first time and i am really happy - also sad that i have wated so much time - if that makes sence at all!! haha - what a nutcase!! I have all the support in the world from my family but resent them asking how it is going and have i lost any more weight and what am i eating and when am i going to exercise - is that not bizarre! I begged them to support me and now i just want everyone to shut up...I hate that i feel like this but there it is! Thank you for thinking about me....you have no idea what that means to me at this stage, thank you.... Ali

Hey Guys! All is well in sunny South Africa except it is SNOWING! First time in my life time...but nothing surprises me anymore..hehe. I have not been posting or even reading post lately because i have felt such a failure. I kept seeing your guys weight just drop off - day after day - and i was being left behind. I could not relate to PB's, sliming, restriction because i did not have any of the above. I did not think i had a band...! I saw my doc on Friday and said what's up Doc!! He filled me to 3.5cc and now i get it...! Eventually! What a relieve! Hopefully now i can work WITH the band and start loosing again. (I did not pick up any of the initial weight loss but was not losing.) U guys are all doing so awesome! I am sooo chuffed for you. I was feeling very sorry for myself but am getting a life now - promise!! Here's to a great month and lots of losses!! Love Alison

4-3: JenRN - 263/257/248/150 - 15 total 4-3: jenn28 - 282/265/237/165 - 45 total 4-3: Picardy3 - 298/300/282.5/150 - 17.5 total 4-3: tipper - 300/290/278/165 - 22 total 4-4: Sugar1 - 311/289/248/150 - 63 total 4-4: Dak – 255/251/225/150 – 50 total 4-5: Boo - 208/203/188/130 - 20 total 4-6: Disneynut - 290/287/260/125 - 27 total 4-11: Vickie1177 - 320/297/267/137 - 53 total 4-11: tellymelly - 240/235/187/135 -53 total 4-11: Fel0816 - 307/284/265/to get under 200 - 42 total 4-11: dsrjrr - 231/230/210/130 - 21 total 4-13: Nursekathy2u - 358/356/335/175 - 23 total 4-13: NJgirl - 248/230/212/140 - 36 total 4-13: Miper70 - 217/201/145 - 16 total 4-17: Amourette - 22.5 total 4-17: Jeepergurrl - 242/222/140 - 20 total 4-18: Danaclark2 - 270/260.5/245/150 - 25 total 4-18: LapBandit - 392/369/347/336/324 -68 total 4-20: Omamoon - 220/211.5/202/130 - 18 total 4-21: Yoda - 273/257/246/150 - 27 total 4-21: kristielynn - 310/302/270/150 - 40 total 4-22: alisonb - 286/270/176 - 16 total 4-24: Eficka - 125/117/108.7/69kg - total 13.3kgs/36 pounds 4-24: Ceparano -255/270.5/247/170 - 23.5 total 4-24: Kat - 289/281/263/165 -26 lbs total 4-24: hlj25950 - 262/257/241/160 - 21 total 4-25: momof2boys - 270/266/255/145 - 11 total 4-26: Bostongurl - 264/244/217/145 - 47 total 4-27: tinaj - 226/221/210/150 - 15 total 4-27: lookingout - 185/178/165/101 - 20 total 4-27: flowergoddesstn - 214/204/190/130 - 24 total 4-27: Dimples0323 - 284/284/244/145 - 40 Total 4-28: Susan4794 - 281.2/267/265.6/145 - 15.6 total 4-28: bluehill - 333/292/145 - 41 total <!-- / message --><!-- sig --> <!-- / message --><!-- sig -->

I hear u! I took my first photo's in a bathing suit....Front, side, back - the works....I can't even bear to look at them - how am i ever going to show them?? hehe. Good to see u'r post Amourette. Way to go Eficka - WOW!

I made my soup yesterday and started this morning. My scale has not moved in weeks and this morning i was down 2lbs - haha - my body must have freaked out at the sound of only 'soup' and decided to play ball!! Well boo for it - i am going to do it anyway...

Ok - feel better now. Everything is getting smaller!! Yea! Chest: - 2.5 Hips: -1 Stomach: -3.5 Arms: -2.5 Thighs: -2.5 Neck: - 0.5 Great stuff - now the weight must surely follow on the scale. Thx!!

U know what - i am going to do that immediately! Need some encouragement and soon...will let u know. thx doll!

Don't know how u guys do it? I am still stuck at my post op loss...can't seem to move beyong it no matter how much or how little i eat. Sometimes i feel like not eating at all out of pure misery...help!

SORRY! 4-3: JenRN - 263/257/248/150 - 15 total 4-3: Picardy3 - 298/300/282.5/150 - 17.5 total 4-3: tipper - 300/290/278/165 - 22 total> <?xml:namespace prefix = v ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" /><v:imagedata src="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5COwner%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsoh tml1%5C01%5Cclip_i%20%20%20%20%20%20mage001.gif" o:href="http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/smilies/silly.gif"></v:imagedata>> 4-4: Sugar1 - 311/289/257/150 - 54 total<v:shape id=_x0000_i1028 style="WIDTH: 12pt; HEIGHT: 12pt" alt="" type="#_x0000_t75"> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5COwner%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsoh tml1%5C01%5Cclip_i%20%20%20%20%20%20mage001.gif" o:href="http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/smilies/silly.gif"></v:imagedata>></v:shape> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5COwner%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsoh tml1%5C01%5Cclip_i%20%20%20%20%20%20mage001.gif" o:href="http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/smilies/silly.gif"></v:imagedata>> 4-5: Boo - 208/203/191/130 - 17 total 4-6: Disneynut - 290/287/260/125 - 27 total <v:shape id=_x0000_i1030 style="WIDTH: 12pt; 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HEIGHT: 12pt" alt="" type="#_x0000_t75"> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5COwner%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsoh tml1%5C01%5Cclip_i%20%20%20%20%20%20mage001.gif" o:href="http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/smilies/silly.gif"></v:imagedata>></v:shape> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5COwner%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsoh tml1%5C01%5Cclip_i%20%20%20%20%20%20mage001.gif" o:href="http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/smilies/silly.gif"></v:imagedata>> 4-13: NJgirl - 247/230/220/140 - 27 total <v:shape id=_x0000_i1037 style="WIDTH: 12pt; HEIGHT: 12pt" alt="" type="#_x0000_t75"><v:imagedata src="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5COwner%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsoh tml1%5C01%5Cclip_i%20%20%20%20%20%20mage001.gif" o:href="http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/smilies/silly.gif"></v:imagedata>></v:shape> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5COwner%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsoh tml1%5C01%5Cclip_i%20%20%20%20%20%20mage001.gif" o:href="http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/smilies/silly.gif"></v:imagedata>> 4-13: Miper70 - 217/201/145 down 16 lbs. 4 -17: Amourette - 22.5 total<v:shape id=_x0000_i1039 style="WIDTH: 12pt; HEIGHT: 12pt" alt="" type="#_x0000_t75"> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5COwner%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsoh tml1%5C01%5Cclip_i%20%20%20%20%20%20mage001.gif" o:href="http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/smilies/silly.gif"></v:imagedata>></v:shape> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5COwner%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsoh tml1%5C01%5Cclip_i%20%20%20%20%20%20mage001.gif" o:href="http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/smilies/silly.gif"></v:imagedata>> 4 -17: Jeepergurrl - 242/222/140 - 20 total <v:shape id=_x0000_i1041 style="WIDTH: 12pt; HEIGHT: 12pt" alt="" type="#_x0000_t75"><v:imagedata src="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5COwner%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsoh tml1%5C01%5Cclip_i%20%20%20%20%20%20mage001.gif" o:href="http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/smilies/silly.gif"></v:imagedata>></v:shape> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5COwner%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsoh tml1%5C01%5Cclip_i%20%20%20%20%20%20mage001.gif" o:href="http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/smilies/silly.gif"></v:imagedata>> 4-18: Danaclark2 - 270/260.5/249/150 - 21 total 4-18: LapBandit - 392/369/347/336 -56 total 4-20: Omamoon - 220/211.5/202/130 - 18 total 4-21: Yoda - 273/257/246/150 - 27 total<v:shape id=_x0000_i1043 style="WIDTH: 12pt; HEIGHT: 12pt" alt="" type="#_x0000_t75"> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5COwner%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsoh tml1%5C01%5Cclip_i%20%20%20%20%20%20mage001.gif" o:href="http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/smilies/silly.gif"></v:imagedata>></v:shape> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5COwner%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsoh tml1%5C01%5Cclip_i%20%20%20%20%20%20mage001.gif" o:href="http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/smilies/silly.gif"></v:imagedata>> 4-21: kristielynn - 310/302/281/150 - 29 total 4-22: alisonb - 286/286/270/176 - 16 total 4-24: Eficka - 125starting/117preop/111.1/69kg goal - total 13,9kgs/30.5 pounds<v:shape id=_x0000_i1045 style="WIDTH: 12pt; HEIGHT: 12pt" alt="" type="#_x0000_t75"> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5COwner%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsoh tml1%5C01%5Cclip_i%20%20%20%20%20%20mage001.gif" o:href="http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/smilies/silly.gif"></v:imagedata>></v:shape> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5COwner%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsoh tml1%5C01%5Cclip_i%20%20%20%20%20%20mage001.gif" o:href="http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/smilies/silly.gif"></v:imagedata>> 4-24: Ceparano -255/270.5/250/170 - 20.5 total<v:shape id=_x0000_i1047 style="WIDTH: 12pt; HEIGHT: 12pt" alt="" type="#_x0000_t75"> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5COwner%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsoh tml1%5C01%5Cclip_i%20%20%20%20%20%20mage001.gif" o:href="http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/smilies/silly.gif"></v:imagedata>></v:shape> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5COwner%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsoh tml1%5C01%5Cclip_i%20%20%20%20%20%20mage001.gif" o:href="http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/smilies/silly.gif"></v:imagedata>> 4-24: Kat - 289/281/263/165 -26 lbs total<v:shape id=_x0000_i1049 style="WIDTH: 12pt; HEIGHT: 12pt" alt="" type="#_x0000_t75"> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5COwner%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsoh tml1%5C01%5Cclip_i%20%20%20%20%20%20mage001.gif" o:href="http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/smilies/silly.gif"></v:imagedata>></v:shape> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5COwner%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsoh tml1%5C01%5Cclip_i%20%20%20%20%20%20mage001.gif" o:href="http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/smilies/silly.gif"></v:imagedata>> 4-24: hlj25950 - 262/257/241/160 - 21 total<v:shape id=_x0000_i1051 style="WIDTH: 12pt; HEIGHT: 12pt" alt="" type="#_x0000_t75"> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5COwner%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsoh tml1%5C01%5Cclip_i%20%20%20%20%20%20mage001.gif" o:href="http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/smilies/silly.gif"></v:imagedata>></v:shape> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5COwner%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsoh tml1%5C01%5Cclip_i%20%20%20%20%20%20mage001.gif" o:href="http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/smilies/silly.gif"></v:imagedata>> 4-25: momof2boys - 270/266/255/145 - 11 total 4-26: Bostongurl - 264/244/229/150 - 35 total 4-27: tinaj - 226/221/210/150 - 15 total<v:shape id=_x0000_i1053 style="WIDTH: 12pt; HEIGHT: 12pt" alt="" type="#_x0000_t75"> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5COwner%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsoh tml1%5C01%5Cclip_i%20%20%20%20%20%20mage001.gif" o:href="http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/smilies/silly.gif"></v:imagedata>></v:shape> <v:imagedata src="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5COwner%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsoh tml1%5C01%5Cclip_i%20%20%20%20%20%20mage001.gif" o:href="http://www.lapbandtalk.com/images/smilies/silly.gif"></v:imagedata>> 4-27: lookingout - 185/178/165/101 - 20 total<v:shape id=_x0000_i1055 style="WIDTH: 12pt; 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I was banded on 22/4 and stopped taking Actos once daily the day before surgery. I was doing very well until one week after my first fill. I had good restriction for one week, then nothing - and i ate accordingly. I became moody and irritated - actually bursting into tears in my dietician's office - then she said that my sugar has gone wacked. I have completely forgotten about it and did not see the signs at all!! I am now back on Actos - still not feeling any better - even with sugar at +- 6mg but am hopeful. I was really hoping that i will not need medication anymore but ofcourse eating like i am - starches, sugars, ...crap... - i must not be surprised. I am really upset with myself for getting so out of control but am going to get back on the horse now!!