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Miss chatting with you ladies....be strong and hand in there you can get to your goal just be patient and don't give up. Starting Weight 229 Weight Today 170 Goal 170 59 lbs gone forever

How is everyone doing? Its been a long time since I have been on. Been very busy taking care of my mother in law and we are in the process of moving. I finally made it to my goal weight 170 and am doing great with my weight. Now I need to start working out to get in shape. Please let me know how you ladies are doing.

Hello everyone. I am so glad that you had a nice vacation China....you deserve it. Laurel hang in there and I hope that things get better for you. I am keeping busy....I did get a slight fill and it has helped. I am starting to lose again. I have 7 more lbs to go by my lap band doctor. My general doctor would like to see me lose a total of 17 more. We will see I am taking it one day at a time. Love you guys and hope all stays well.

Hello Ladies, I am sorry I have not been on.....but I have been having a hard time dealing with life. I am doing alot better and I am trying to get my life back on track. The weight loss is going really slow and I have my last 10 lbs to go. I went in today to get a .05cc put in we will see if that helps. I missed you guys and got caught up on your posts. We need to encourage each other and support this battle together. I promise I will be posting more.

Hello Ladies, I am so sorry to hear about your loss China. My heart goes out to you and your family. Well my mothers battle with cancer is over she is now at peace and with my Dad in heaven. She passed away at my home on Friday night. She is an angel now. The funeral is tomorrow and I am having a very hard time.....I miss her so much......she has lived with me for 10 years. Its just so empty without her. Please pray for her. Love You Guys

Hello Ladies.....boy have I missed you guys. Things are about the same with my mom and mother in law just trying to make them as comfortable as I can. Its so very sad...but I will be there for them until the end. Its been a struggle to get the scale to move downward and stay down. One day its down the next its up. I go for a fill the first week of December I hope that helps. I woul like to get to my goal by February but if I dont no big deal. Hope you all have a great Thanksgiving and lets stick together and stay on track. Love You guys and miss chatting.

Hello, I had a lower BMI I am 5'6 and I was 229 when I had my surgery on 12/15/08. I am currenty 184. I love my band and am so happy that I had it. I had to pay cash as my isurance denied me because my BMI was to low. I am currently about 20 lbs away from my goal. I am almost a year out and hope to reach my goal by February or March. So to answer you question the lower your BMI the slower the weight loss. But its so worth it. Good luck.

Hello all sorry its been so long since I have been on but life has been very full for me taking care of my Mom and Mother in law. I also have had computer problems so we had to go out and get me a new computer. So I now I forget how to update my tickler so I will give you an update on my weight loss. It is coming off slow but it is coming off. I have no had a fill in over 3 months and from the beginning of my journey starting at 229 I am currently 184 so I am down 45 lbs. I have about 14 lbs to my goal. I hope to accomplish that goal by my birthday in February. I feel so much better physically. No more pain in my feet, back and legs...its amazing what caring all the weight aroun does to us. Laurel and China I am so glad to hear that you guys are doing well. I will try and sign on more often. Rose

Hello Laurel, I am so sad that I could not make it to Vegas to get to meet you. I hope you had a good time. I am doing ok just very busy taking care of my Mom's and trying to keep the family on track. The weight loss is coming off slowly but I have to be patient. I lost my tickler password so I have not figured out how to update my weight loss lickler. How are you doing? Have a great weekend.

Have a GREAT TIME CHINA! You deserve it. Take lots of pictures I cannot wait to see them.

Hello Everyone, I know its been a very long time since I have posted but its been crazy for me. Both my mother and mother in law were diagnosed with terminal stage 4 colon cancer within 3 months of each other. We have gone through surgeries and chemo my mother in law is currently continuing her chemo my mother on the other hand wants no more treatment. We are just trying to make her comfortable. I am currently a full time caregiver to both of them with the help of my husband and children. On a good note the weight loss is doing well. I am losing about 5 lbs a month and swimming everyday. Looks like I am where I need to be with my fills and am very comfortable with the amount of food that I am eating. I am so happy to hear that everyone is doing so well. Janet you have always been a inspiration to me and I want to thank you for being here for everyone through our journey. I wanted everyone to see a current picture of me and my dear husband that was taken a few weeks ago. My best to everyone and thank you all for all your words of hope.

Hello Everyone, I am sorry I have been gone so long. But things have been very crazy for me. My mother has now been diagnosed with terminal cancer along with my mother in law. I am now taking care of both of them with the help of my dear husband and children. I promised both of them that I would not put them in any kind of hospital and that I would care for them at home. My mother in law is currently going through monthly chemo treatments. My mother on the other hand has decided to no longer have anymore treatments and we are just trying to manage her pain and make her comfortable. On a brighter note my weight loss is going along well I am losing about 5lbs a month and I will take that anyday. I don't think I need anymore fills as the weight is coming off at a steady rate. I see my doctor on Thursday and I will leave it up to him..but I think I am good. I am so happy to read that everyone is doing so well and is on track. I am so very proud of all of you. Keep up the good work. I am attaching a current picture of me any my husband.

Hello ladies dont get discouraged we have to ride this out and take it all the way. I have been very busy with my mother in law and mother but I am working in swimming everyday for at least 30 min. It helps my body as well as my mind. My DH surprised me and he is taking me to vegas on the 21st for 4 days......I am so excited. He made arrangements to have our daughter and son come and take care of my mom and his. I cannot wait to get away for a few days its been a long time since we have gone away. Stay strong ladies and lets DO IT. Love You Ladies

Hello ladies....glad to hear that you are all doing so well. I am doing well......swimming everyday for at least 40 min. a day. It feels so good. I am taking the time from my very hectic schedule and doing for me. I am very proud of all of you. We are all in the journey together.

China the dr. said that I am loosing at a regular pace of about 5 lbs a month and that I can only eat about 3/4 cup of food per sitting that would make me at my sweet spot. I have 7.5cc in my 10cc band. I have noticed since my las fill that if I eat something spicy or with alot of garlic I get this terrible burning feeling in between my breast area I am assuming its heart burn...has anyone ever got this? Just curious. Love You all.

Hello ladies, I am doing ok alot has been going on over here.....my mother in law is not tolerating her chemo very well and my mothers health has taken a turn for the worse. So for now I am the care giver to both and there are just not enough hours in a day. I am doing my best to try and keep everyones spirits high but I have to admit it is very draining. I have been swimming every morning for 30 to 40 min and it helps me alot. Dr. said no more fills for me he says that I am at my sweet spot and should be fine without anymore fills until I get to my goal I have 30 more pounds to go. I am happy that everyone is doing so well I proud of all of you. Love you ladies.

China how did your appointment go. Mine went well. Doctor is happy with my weight loss. I wish it was alittle more but he keeps reminding me that I had under 100 to lose so it will be alot slower. I lost 6 lbs since my last appointment. He did put .05 cc in my band I notice a difference. So I hope it helps me get a jump start on losing more. I told him that with all the stress going on I have been eating more sugar than I should. So I have to be strong and stop the sugar. Wathed the MJ Memorial today so very sad and very emotional. Everyone have a great day.

Hello my lap band sisters. I am so happy to hear that everyone is doing well. I am so proud of you China you are doing so well. I am scheduled to go get my fill tomorrow morning. I will let you know how it goes. I had a very busy week I am glad that I was able to keep it all together. Laurel now I know why yoou enjoyed swimming so much I am swimming about 30-40 min a day its so relaxing I love it. Love you guys.

Hello My Sweet Ladies, I am glad to hear that everyone is doing well. I am doing ok just very busy being a caregiver to my mother and mother in law. My mother in laws chemo started and its going to be a long process. Please keep her in your prayers her name is Joyce and she is an angel. I am scheduled to have another fill on Thursday. Not sure if I can keep my appointment just depends on if I dont have to take either of my mothers to any doctors. I started swimming and it feels good. Love you guys.

Hello ladies, Well its been a really emotionally draining week for me. I am so disappointed in myself I have been on a sweet eating bing. When I am upset I eat. And between loosing my job, my mother in laws cancer and my mothers illness I am very depressed. I need to get control of my emotions and get back on track. My mother in law starts chemo on Wednesday and I will be taking care of her through that journey. Please pray for me and my family we need it.

Hello Laurel and China, I am doing ok.....I have had such a sweet tooth these past few days. IT HAS TO STOP. I have not gained any weight but I have not lost any either. When I am stressed I get a sweet tooth. Well we take my mother in law to the oncologist on Tuesday we will see what they are going to do. Either way its going to be a hard thing for her. I just hate for her to suffer she is such an amazing woman. I am not sure if my doctor will do a fill or not on Wednesday. We will see. Good luck with working out ladies. I started riding my bike today.

Good luck with the fill China I am also going to my doctor on Wednesday. Not sure if I will get a fill or not. He really basis it on my weight loss. Hang in there with your son sometimes its better to have time away from each other. Laurel I am glad that you are going to be working over the summer. I think we all have to try and get back on the roadto exercising. I know I do lets motivate each other. I am going to go for a walk today. Have a great day ladies. Love Ya

China I went through the same thing with my my daughter when she was 13. I had to send her to live with her Dad for a while until she appreciated and respected me as her mother. It took awhile and believe me it was tough love but boy did she learn to appreciate and respect me as a person. I know its not easy but as a parent you have to be strong and things will get better. Hang in there. Hope everything is ok with Laurel have not heard from her. Tomorrow I am going to get back on track and start walking. Love you All.

Meredith - I can completely understand what you are feeling with your sister. I also have a sister that is 2 years older than me and has been so negative about my LB journey. She started Weight Watchers the week I had surgery and has lost 20 lbs. She is constantly telling me "See all you had to do was go on Weight Watchers" she is always telling me that I took the easy and lazy way out." There are times I just want to slap her. She told me that there is no way that I am going to ever get thinner than her. Its so silly. I told her that I am doing this for me not for anyone else and I am not competing with her. Its just so sad and I can totally relate to what you are going through. Hang in there and good luck with you surgery. Its the best thing that I ever did for myself. I am not losing as fast as alot of people but I am happy that I am losing. I am losing about 5 lbs a month and my doctor tells me that I am right on track to keep it off for life. I love my band. I am so happy the read that everyone is doing well. Linda you are so right I have noticed that a very close girlfriend of mine never mentions my weight loss and just ignores the subject. It makes me feel bad....but its her issue not mine. She had gastric bypass about 6 years ago and has put back most of her weight. I try and encourage her and tell her to make better food choices but she does not listen. Have a great evening everyone. Rose

China thank you so much for the lovely post....it brought tears to my eyes. And you are so right about everything. I will take your advice...you are amazing. I want you to know that I am here to listen about your son. I had about 4 years of HELL with my younger daughter so I can relate. I can tell you that things do get better. I am not sure what you and your sons issues are but know that if you want to share I am here for you. Laurel thank you for always being there for me. I love this thread and we are truly blessed to have each other. I am reaching out and hugging both of you. I will keep you posted on how things are going. I do have a dr. appt on the 17th. Not sure if I need a fill I just have to make better food choices when I am stressed I dont make the best choices. Love you guys.