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sorry a bit late, but did see the scale move...in the right direction. Down to 205!! oh yeah:thumbup:

Wow, now that's news! I had my last child at 46 (#7)! so happy we had her, she is so beautiful and so healthy. Jacob is turning 6 at the end of month, had him at 42 yrs old. YOU will do fine, take good care and God Bless ya...congrats to you and your husband.:thumbup:

Jan 21st cking in....down 22 lbs. It's getting slower, but staying off. Hope to get to 199 by the 23rd of the month, goal.....30th reunion on that day, it would be nice! Go for a fill on the 12tth, that always seems to kick off a 3 lbs loss. Is that common for anyone else? But, what is interesting is that those 3 lbs loss will be total loss for the month or next fill???? Any tips for maintain a weight loss of 2-3 lbs a week?? I keep my pedometer on walking advge of 4,000 steps a day. Trying 1000-1100 cals a day. Not watching the carb intake. Help, Help!! What's working for YOU?

yippie! It was a good procedure! No problems to report, moving around with much ease. No too much pain, I am able to get down my liquids, protein drink. I am very happpy!!:tt1: My doctor is a great guy, very good at what he does....gastric/lap-band. I want to post my surgery, and how it went, very good. I thanks those who dropped me a note wishing me the best on my date for surgery. I will keep you posted as I progress. But for now i can say I am so happy and glad this part is over and ready to take the next steps. :thumbup:

JennyLou, I had seen my cardiologist, BP too high, and he always suggested to me to drop 25 lbs.....that it would make the difference in the reading. It was so hard to get that amt of weight off and more to keep it off. I asked him about his thought of the lap-band, he knew of it and the success, so he agreed and signed the paper work from the Advanced Bariatric Group. He noted a certain ICD code for billing, medical necessity. It was covered by Anthem Blue Cross of CA. The approval was quick! Good luck, keep me posted

I am a patient with the Advance Bariatrics Dr. Fliex and Dr. Scwartz, they are great! wonder if you call their office they could direct you to a doctor's group they work along with?? I was seen by my cardio doc, and he agreed that the lap-band was a good option for me. So the referal came from him. good luck. they are in Fresno. I was banded on 1/21 have dropped 22 lbs so far, slow but good.

Yep, writing down what I was eating and the time, really did help! stuck at 208....took a good look at what I was doing, eating....how many calories......presto down to 206 this morning!! reviewing is a good thing. Good luck to all of us.

today 208.0 just cant get passed that .0 oh well, it's slow but happening, been about a yr or alittle more. I have a reunion to attend on the 23rd, i hope to be at 199-heck maybe 198 to be on the safe side Good luck to us all:thumbup:

thanks for the info, I ckd it out. I think I should try writing down what is going IN! then I have a visual of what and how many cals. going in. I have my pedometor on everyday, I do get much happier when I see that I hit 4,000 steps or higher, means I was moving around much more. going to try to correct some ugly habits this weekend, see if that helps get out of 208, I had seen 207 so going to get back on track!!!:thumbup: Have a great weekend

Wow , you girls are doing great!! I have stalled, need to get my big booty moving, I know that is what is missing. I ask my husband I dont understand why I am so lazy! I am eating less, think I need just alittle tweak with the band. Mind is playing games, I have big problem with the sweets. Any suggestions? loss 20 lbs since Jan. but stuck, think I am at 4.7cc, he gave me 1.7 then took out 1cc, then took out .7, so now I am less than 3 months ago! What is a body bugg?? Motivator?? Good to read about both of you girls weight loss, keep it up:thumbup:

:thumbup:wonderful news! keeps us hopeful to achieve what you just did!!:drool: I am 3 months into this and finding it getting a bit tougher! the old habits want to grab me, mind plays tricks of hunger! But, when I read success stories like yours.....well, it's great! Enjoy your new self,, congrats again

yes, congrats to YOU! wow, size 12 wow! great work. I was happy to read your blog, it's been awhile since we have ckd on each other, so happy for you. I am kinda stalled, but hope to move that scale down alittle this month coming up. Have a reunion to attend and I want to be under 200, even if it says 199! keep us posted. Glad to hear your daughter is teaming up with you, great!

hope you are doing better, and back at home. Take good care. happy birthday, sure you will celebrate once at home settled and feeling better!

I am at a good restriction, very good.....could be "sweet spot", so why do I get down 2-3 soft chocolate chip cookies down much too easily?? NO pain, no discomfort....yet I can attempt to have my lean cuisne meal.....no way! discomfort at 4-5 bites. I dont get it?? I realize I lack the will-power to stay away from the cookies, slice of cake. I bet if i had the same discomfort as when I try to have real good foods, I sure as heck would not attempt to put it into the mouth!! I am going to try to have more fruits in the house, and got to dump the chocolate cake that is sitting on my countertop!! Anyone with this kind of problem going on, let me know how to deal with it. Crap food goes down and the good stuff has trouble....what's with that??:tounge_smile: LAST NIGHT'S DINNER WAS VERY SM AMT OF STEAK, BROCOLLI AND CARROTS(STEAMED) it took me forever to finish, discomfort even with chewing slowly......tell me why?? BUT THE CHOCOLATE CAKE WHEN DOWN LIKE A CHARM:w00t:

I am at a good restriction, very good.....could be "sweet spot", so why do I get down 2-3 soft chocolate chip cookies down much too easily?? NO pain, no discomfort....yet I can attempt to have my lean cuisne meal.....no way! discomfort at 4-5 bites. I dont get it?? I realize I lack the will-power to stay away from the cookies, slice of cake. I bet if i had the same discomfort as when I try to have real good foods, I sure as heck would not attempt to put it into the mouth!! I am going to try to have more fruits in the house, and got to dump the chocolate cake that is sitting on my countertop!! Anyone with this kind of problem going on, let me know how to deal with it. Crap food goes down and the good stuff has trouble....what's with that??:scared2: LAST NIGHT'S DINNER WAS VERY SM AMT OF STEAK, BROCOLLI AND CARROTS(STEAMED) it took me forever to finish, discomfort even with chewing slowly......tell me why?? BUT THE CHOCOLATE CAKE WHEN DOWN LIKE A CHARM:w00t:

great job! gotta be a wonderful feeling!

Wow, oh happy day!! great job! Life must be much different at 190 lbs. New everything, clothes, healthier! God bless ya!

kept my appt for a fill, but didnt need the fill, needed just a tiny bit out! in fact he removed .8 of a cc, amazing how that sm amt can make a difference in comfortable eating. I was able to get my 1/2 bowl of soup down without any pain. And I still have the fullness......it' s great! Had my lunch, portion was good, stopped at full. I am hopeful that I might be at the "green zone" !!:smile2: No hunger in the morning, satisfied with my liquid protein drink, can make it till 1:00pm lunch then on to dinner at about 6:30pm. Now, I have to work on the walking, still have my pedometer on daily (thanks Delivered, that was a great idea). I am up to at least 4,000-5,000 steps aday. Thanks lapband, you can be my newest bestest friend!!!:tongue2:

Girlfriend, you are quick!! How are ya? YOU are getting closer! You remember that pic you posted with the playboy bunny, well, I copied it and sent it out to my classmates! We have a 30th reunion coming up soon, it was so much fun sending a glimpse of the new and improved Patti....da bunny girl!!! thanks for sharing so much with us!

Ditto, I agree....you need a sm amt out. I had .8 of a cc out today and I am happy! much more comfortable, my soup went down good, fullness is there. Pain is gone!! I would say call the doc, get alittle out, make yourself a bit more comfort, and like you say....secure that you will not do damage to yourself. Good luck, hope to hear you are doing better

Good choice, you are going to like the lapband. It is a slow loss, but I have come to understand.....slow is good. I too would like to be around for my new little ones, I have 7 children, ranging from 29-----2 yrs old. I love them dearly, have a great husband.....got to live to be at least 85 yrs old!! This is going to be good for you, I am so happy, got a real chance at the weight loss. Good luck with the process, keep us posted Patti with a smile

I would guess you are too tight. I was just in, today, for a small unfill. he removed .8 of a cc and now that ugly pain is gone. The fullness is still here, but that pain is gone. I could have my 1/2 bowl of soup. Yesterday, not even throwing it in the blender helped, it hurt so bad. Everything was so painful to try to get down, even going slow, chewing, and very small bites.....just didnt go it. Remember, it is not suppose to hurt.....you should be able to manage the mental hunger and be able to reach fullness with sm portions. I would say, you need to have a small amt removed. I am so glad I kept my appt today, it was a long 4 weeks. good luck, keep us posted.

kept my appt for a fill, but didnt need the fill, needed just a tiny bit out! in fact he removed .8 of a cc, amazing how that sm amt can make a difference in comfortable eating. I was able to get my 1/2 bowl of soup down without any pain. And I still have the fullness......it' s great! Had my lunch, portion was good, stopped at full. I am hopeful that I might be at the "green zone" !!:scared2: No hunger in the morning, satisfied with my liquid protein drink, can make it till 1:00pm lunch then on to dinner at about 6:30pm. Now, I have to work on the walking, still have my pedometer on daily (thanks Delivered, that was a great idea). I am up to at least 4,000-5,000 steps aday. Thanks lapband, you can be my newest bestest friend!!!