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April 16, 2009 188 lbs. Today I attended an installation banquet and of course I was nervous because I knew that food would be served. I am so... proud of myself. When my salad was served, I took several small bites and chewed slowly. When I began to feel uneasy, I immediately stopped. Once my salad was removed and my entree was served, I did the same thing...tiny bites and chewed slowly. When I began to feel uneasy, I stopped immediately. In the past, I would have tried to get one more bite and ended up having to excuse myself to the restroom. By the time my dessert was served, I was able to take a couple of bites of cheesecake (my favorite) and stop too. Pre-band...I would have eaten everything and wanted seconds. I have my walking clothes on...I am drinking some water and when I finish posting, I am going walking. I want to win this battle....I am determined to win this battle...my quality of life depends on it and my husband and kids are worth it!

April 16, 2009 188 lbs. Today I attended an installation banquet and of course I was nervous because I knew that food would be served. I am so... proud of myself. When my salad was served, I took several small bites and chewed slowly. When I began to feel uneasy, I immediately stopped. Once my salad was removed and my entree was served, I did the same thing...tiny bites and chewed slowly. When I began to feel uneasy, I stopped immediately. In the past, I would have tried to get one more bite and ended up having to excuse myself to the restroom. By the time my dessert was served, I was able to take a couple of bites of cheesecake (my favorite) and stop too. Pre-band...I would have eaten everything and wanted seconds. I have my walking clothes on...I am drinking some water and when I finish posting, I am going walking. I want to win this battle....I am determined to win this battle...my quality of life depends on it and my husband and kids are worth it!

Good luck! You can do it!

Onmywaytoslimville, Thanks for sharing a part of your story in this thread. Like you, I have set small goals to accomplish on this weight loss journey. I started out at 213 lbs, so my first goal was to enter onderland again...so I celebrated 199 lbs. I am currently 188 lbs., and my next goal is 180 lbs. and I plan to set goals in chunks of ten pounds until I reach my ultimate goal of 150 lbs. The smallest I have been in the last 10 or so years is 158 lbs., so I definitely look forward to losing some virgin fat. Good luck everyone and KUTGW...because we're worth it!

You're doing great and have lost a lot of weight! KUTGW because you're worth it :thumbup:

Way to go Alleycia! KUTGW because you're worth it!

Great post...thanks for sharing! KUTGW because you're worth it!

Prior to my fourth fill, I was able to eat an entire bag of popcorn. However, I am unable to eat that much now. Popcorn is tolerable, but bread is not.

Call your doctor immediately!

Congratulations on your 20 lbs. weight loss!

Congratulations! KUTGW because you're worth it!

Hey girl! Congratulations on the weight loss! I am definitely going to take your advice and drink more water. Since I am unable to drink water immediately before, during, or immediately after a meal, I haven't been getting the amount of water that I need. Thanks for sharing and KUTGW because you're worth it!

April 13, 2009 188 lbs. I am officially 25 lbs. lighter! The bad part is that it has taken me nearly 5 months to lose it, but the good part is that I don't have to worry about gaining it all back and then some as I have done in the past. I am 6 lbs. away from my May 5th goal...which I am going to strive fervently to reach. I am trying to tackle 10 lbs. at a time. I am so ready for my TOM to end. I have a couple of overnight work conferences coming up this week and next week. These are sometimes difficult because I am usually surrounding by good food or eating at my favorite restaurant. Nothing is worse than getting stuck or having an uncomfortable moment in front of colleagues! So..I am learning to order soup or grilled fish....which is good for me anyway! Okay...I have to go get my taxes done today. I pray all goes well!

April 13, 2009 188 lbs. I am officially 25 lbs. lighter! The bad part is that it has taken me nearly 5 months to lose it, but the good part is that I don't have to worry about gaining it all back and then some as I have done in the past. I am 6 lbs. away from my May 5th goal...which I am going to strive fervently to reach. I am trying to tackle 10 lbs. at a time. I am so ready for my TOM to end. I have a couple of overnight work conferences coming up this week and next week. These are sometimes difficult because I am usually surrounding by good food or eating at my favorite restaurant. Nothing is worse than getting stuck or having an uncomfortable moment in front of colleagues! So..I am learning to order soup or grilled fish....which is good for me anyway! Okay...I have to go get my taxes done today. I pray all goes well!

Please add me to the spreadsheet: Surgery Date: Nov. 20, 2008 Highest: 216 lbs. Preop Starting: 213 lbs. Surgery: 210 lbs. Current: 188 lbs. Goal: 150 lbs. Thanks in advance! KUTGW everyone...

Hey MSG, I wish you all the best. This journey definitely takes prayer, reflection, and focus. You didn't mention your surgery date or if you'd had any fills. Initially, I didn't lose much, but after my fourth fill...I have definitely seen a difference. KUTGW...because you're so...worth it!

April 12, 2009 188 lbs. Everything that I have tried to eat has gotten stuck the past few days. I have tried to search the forum that discussed the TOM, but I have been unsuccessful. I just hope this tightness ends when my TOM ends. I am losing weight because I cannot eat. I have tried to increase my intake of fluids to compensate for my lack of nourishment.

April 12, 2009 188 lbs. Everything that I have tried to eat has gotten stuck the past few days. I have tried to search the forum that discussed the TOM, but I have been unsuccessful. I just hope this tightness ends when my TOM ends. I am losing weight because I cannot eat. I have tried to increase my intake of fluids to compensate for my lack of nourishment.

I just recently had my fourth fill and it was definitely different from any other fill I had ever had. I thought I was going to have to request an unfill, but after a week or so...it subsided and wasn't as tight.

I love the Special K water. Most of the time, I drink the ones pre-made.

I am down 9 lbs. total and I have 6 lbs. left until May 5th.... Thanks for starting this challenge!

Way to go... Like you, I am so thankful that I have my band and don't have to worry about weighing over 200 lbs again! KUTGW!

I know I have read this topic on the forum in the past, but I have to share my experience. This has been the first time that during my TOM I have experienced tight restriction. I haven't been able to get anything but liquids down since I started. So...in addition to my cramps and irritability...I can't eat! I am not complaining because this is the first time I have lost weight during my TOM!

I cannot eat and drink at the same time. The couple of times that I have don't it accidently, I suffered miserably by getting stuck...so I don't order anything to drink when I eat out and while at home...I just don't fix a drink with my meal.

April 11, 2009 188.4 lbs. My TOM arrived on Thursday and to my surprise, not only do I cramp and feel awful, but I am also experiencing a tighter band. I have not been able to eat much at all. I had read on the forum about this occuring, but I am now experiencing it. Well..the good part about it is that I will lose some weight during my TOM for a change!