TracyW2

I try to reach for 100 grams a day. I have a shake in the morning and at night which accounts for about 70 grams there. I do a lot of heavy lifting at the gym so I need the extra protein.

I just passed my 3 year mark and still loving my band. No regrets!

Today has actually been 3 years with my band and I'm so happy to have made this decision. Things are going great here. Had tummy tuck done in August and have been working on toning and muscle building

Best of luck to you. I had a TT in Aug and absolutely no regrets. I love my new flat tummy and would do it over again in a heart beat!

Nope, no problem at all. I had a little fluid taken out, but that was because i wasnt able to keep anything down.

It is just a tool and will not do all the work for you.

When I was pregnant with my band baby, I ended up having to get some fill taken out because I just couldnt get anything down. Pregnancy does funny things to your body!

I got pregnant at 4 months post op. My little band baby will be 2 in a few weeks.

Congrats. That's awesome. That was a huge NSV for me and a goal of once I got to a certain weight to treat myself there!

my band is usually more lose after working out too.

I almost find it harder to maintain than the actual losing. It is hard to get out of the losing mind frame. I keep thinking I need to see the scale going down. Its a constant battle to be ok with my weight and its ok to let myself enjoy food. I have not had any Fluid taken out, but I do continue to exercise and weight lift on a regular basis. If I want a bowl of ice cream, I'm going to have it. I eat like a regular person, I enjoy any type of food I want but in moderation. I go out and have drinks with friends. I'm not a calorie counter, but I use to be constantly worried about how many calories I was eating. Now I'm trying not to fret when I do eat too much of the high calorie items. I still consume a lot of Protein and try to eat as clean as I can (nothing processed). I have actually put on 5 pounds from my lowest, but have maintained this weight for a while and I'm happy with it. I started out at 330lbs and I now weigh 165lbs, which is a 165 pound loss.

I have lost 100% of my excess fat. I am at goal and have been for about a year. I believe its all about how much you put into it.

LOL, I laughed when you said that is when you were a complete hottness! Love it! I use a machine at the Y that measures body fat, however I know it still isnt completely accurate.

I never set a goal weight. I just kept setting goals for myself. Once I got to that goal, I would set another goal. I finally got down to 160lbs (I'm 5'9") and I wear a size 6. Was happy with my weight so my goal was then to start putting on muscle. I have since put on 5 pounds and taken off body fat. So the scale is just a number to me. The BMI means nothing as it doesnt take into consideration muscle.

Im in Illinois and I have been whining with it being a high of the 50s. Not looking forward to the winter at all. Me and a few girls were joking about moving to Arizona. I would much rather have the heat than the cold and snow.

I tend to avoid buffets now. And when I do go, I ask if they provide a discount for those who have had WLS. Like stated before, i feel better wasting less money this way.

Welcome back, Was wondering where you have been hiding.

Are you shocking your body with your workouts? Changing it up every couple of weeks? Your body gets into a routine and you have to confuse it.

Pretty sure I have eaten my weight in sugar. I'm sitting here eating cauliflower now. Not that it is going to help at this point.

I know this sounds crazy, but to this day my brain is still having trouble catching up at times. Its starting to become more real to me esp since having my tummy tuck.