ShelleyB
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In November with my son camping. Probably 170 lbs.
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From the album: The Journey
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Christmas Craft 2009. That is me to the far right. I really do a full body picture to show my progress.
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From the album: The Journey
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From the album: The Journey
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Me and my husband at a high school reunion in October - about 35 lbs. down (170ish)
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Hey you! How are you? Haven't heard from you in a while. If you need to talk, I will be glad to listen!
Shelley ; )
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Hey girl! How are you doing?! I know it's been a while! Shame on me! I hope that you are doing better than last time we spoke. It seems like we were all stuck there for a while! I have lost 37 lbs. as of yesterday. That marks the halfway point for me, only 37 more to go! I am so excited! I did get a fill at the end of October and that got things moving again, although still somewhat slower weight loss than before. I am scheduled for another fill next week, so we will see how that goes. The last fill was only like 0.3cc for a total of 4.7 cc. But the little fill seemed to help. Did you go out the country? When is your next fill? Can't wait to hear how you are doing! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year. I know I am sure looking forward to this new year and all it has to offer! Take care and hopefully I will talk to you soon!
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Hi Laura! Hope you are doing well! It's been a while since I have been on LBT. I was definitely at a standstill for about 2 months, but finally after a small fill in October, the weight loss started again. I just reached 37 lbs. this week, which is the halfway mark for me! So excited! Now to make the other half disappear! Can't wait to hear how you are doing!
Take care,
Shelley
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Hey girl, how are you doing? Sorry I haven't been on here in a long time! I need to get better about that! I was stuck for almost 2 months and was really getting frustrated. Finally got a fill in October and got the ball rolling again, albeit still slow, but losing! I have lost a total of 37 lbs. so far, which makes the halfway mark for me! That is exciting! I was really hoping to make 50 lbs. before my bandiversary in February. I am scheduled for a fill next week, but it will have to be a small one, as I am feeling pretty good restriction. How did it go with your un-fill? Have you found a good place? I know it's hard and sometimes even maddening, but just don't give up! It will definitely get moving sooner or later! You have made amazing progress and look just beautiful! Take care!
Shelley ; )
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You look awesome girl!!! 72 lbs. is..... WOW!!! Sorry I haven't been on here in a longggg time! Everything is going pretty good for me. I had a few months of no weight loss. I got a fill in October and things got to moving again. I am due to go back for a fill next week, maybe a teeny tiny one. I have lost 37 lbs. so far and have the same to lose, so I am halfway there! My bandiversary is coming up in February. I am excited about that. I guess I should post some progress pictures too! Better get on that! Take care and keep up the excellent work! You look fabulous!
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I got a kick out of your post! A bit graphic, but funny. Loved the "operator error"! So very true! I think that what the others have said about being sick is definitely the cause. Hot drinks will certainly help "prime" your band. It works for me. I think the worst thing for me is eating out. If you get stuck, you have to run to the bathroom and try to not look alarmed. I have resorted to a napkin for small PB's. I find that most of the time, my PB's are opeartor error - eating too fast! It has been 7 months and still this is something to work on for me! Good luck to you! Thanks for the laugh! ; )
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Hey girl, how's it going? Haven't talked to you in a while. Not much has happened since the last time we talked. I have lost about 35 lbs. and have been staying there. I joined the gym and exercise regularly now, but the scale just doesn't budge. It's been 2 months of no weight loss. I am scheduled for a fill on 10/30/09. Hopefully just a little bump will get me back on the road again! I don't want to be too tight...so slow and steady is okay with me, but not slow and nothing! ha ha! Hope you are doing well. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Shelley
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Hey girl! I have been at a standstill with weight for about 2 months now! Getting a fill this Friday, hopefully get this thing going again. I know it's hard, food is always hard! Just remember its mind over matter!
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Hi Laura! It has been a while. I have not been on here for a while either! Wow, 49 lbs.! That is amazing!! Keep up the good work! I am at 35 lbs now, but things have been at a standstill for the last 2 months. I am scheudled for a fill this Friday, 10/30. Hopefully that will get things going again. Some days I can eat pretty good, probably about 1/2 of what I used to eat and then other days it is so tight and I have trouble eating anything solid. My doctor says this is normal. Do you have this happen to you? I just don't want to be too tight...that is my worst fear. So, to lose gradually is okay with me. I joined a gym and have been exercising regularly now, so I am just stumped as to why the weight loss stopped. I am very excited though to be at the weight that I am, but looking forward to the next step down. Size 12, here I come!!! Take care!
Shelley
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Hey girl! Haven't talked to you in a while. Just wanted to say HI! THings are going good here. The weight loss has slowed down a bit and I am a little perplexed. I did join the gym a few weeks ago and have been working out diligently...but no more weight loss. Actually gained 2 lbs.! Some people says it muscle gained...I don't know, but I'm not giving up! I don't think I need another fill though, because sometimes I have trouble keeping food down...any tighter and I will only be able to drink water! ha! So, I will keep at it and hopefully my body will react soon. Keep up the work, girl you are looking fantastic! ; ) Shelley
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I have been banded since 2/25/09. I have had gas here and there, but lately I have noticed that I have gas ALOT! It's sometimes very painful and often I have to leave the room to relieve myself. I also notice that it happens after I eat something. I asked my doctor about it and he said that some people experience this because of the high protein diet. I am definitely eating my share of protein daily. I was just wondering if anyone else had this problem and what they did for it!? I do use Gas-X from time to time, but don't notice a big improvement! Help!
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All I can say to this post is "WOW"! The thread took on a life of it's own! Before I had my band, I felt the same way you did and also researched into the long-term effects of the band. I didn't find alot of info and it is hard to find anyone with 10 years or more with a band. I did post a thread asking what was the longest anyone on this forum had the lapband, I will go back and see if I can find that information. There has been some good advice posted on this thread, after you weed out the bickering. Just follow your heart, do your homework and remember that no road to weight loss is easy! Also, anything worth having requires a little work! So far, so good with the band! Best of luck to you!
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Wow, Guy! You look great!! Amazing! Keep up the good work!! -
Aug. 9, 2009 163 lbs. down 50 lbs in just under 5 months!
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On vacation in Colorado...down 30 lbs at 175 lbs.
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Hi! Yes, we are on the same path of weight loss it seems! I have lost 30 lbs so far, but I am happy with that. It does seem slower compared to some, but I find it better not to compare too much! Everybody is so different. I am doing some moderate exercising, walking and riding my bike. I do find that when I do this, the weight comes off better! I didn't have my 4th fill yet, but will probably schedule it soon if I don't see the scale moving again. I have stayed the same weight for a few weeks now. But that's how it goes for me...stay the same...then lose 2-4 lbs....stay the same....lost 2-3 lbs.! So, I don't care how it goes, as long as it is still moving DOWN!! : ))))) Keep up the good work and I look forward to talking to you more!