jan.barnett

I lost 3 lbs this week:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

C 215 lost 3 this week:clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

I am three years out and I would be banded again in a heart beat! I beleive the the band is an answer to my life long prayer. It has been the best decission I have ever made. Good Luck with your decission!!

yes the the numbers are right, I have always counted from my surgery date, but you are right it was me who lost those other 8 lbs so they should count!! Thanks for pointing that out.:clap2: Jan

my stats h 318 s 310 c 218 surgery june 2003 Is this what you need?

:clap2: I lost 5lbs this week Jan

I am having a good week down 5 lbs

Cheri, I totaly understand!! I also have a sweet tooth,(actually a whole mouth full of them!!) I am in the process of getting off of sweets, I have banned all chocolate candy (I do allow myself some sugar free hard candy) I have also banned ice cream (even the low fat, sugar free) My husband and I are enjoining smoothies (2cups frozen strawberries, 1 cup skim milk and sweetnlow and equal to taste.) if you want to eat with a spoon use less milk. I also use slimfast(frozen in ice cube tray) and a hand full of strawberries with strawberry slimfast. french vanilla and some sugar free tang (1/2 of a 1 1/2 quart pack in about a cup of Water, it is kinda of like a dream sicle. Use sweet n low and equal to you taste. I hope these ideas will help, I know once you get all the sugar out of your system it will be easier. Let me know if you try any of these and if you like them. Jan:clap2:

I want to be in, sounds like a lot of fun!!!

:wave: I too like Harry Potter, I mostly listen to books, then I can do other things like crochet, make jewelry, play on the computer. :jaw:I also like Max Lacado my favorite was "He still moves stones" I am getting ready to listen to Done Deal by Les Standford Johnny Deal trying to salvage what is left of his family's contracting business when he runs up against some investors who will do anything and eliminate anyone who keeps them from the property they want. I used to get my books from Audiable, but now My public Library offers free downloads of books for 21 days, After 21 days they just disapear, no late charges or trips to the library. You just have to live or work in Jefferson County. I live in Bullit County but I work in Jefferson. so I can get books. If you live in Kentucky they will let your use their service for about 25.00 a year. Other Libries may offer this service also. Jan

Hi,o I am jan.barnett and I want to be a part of this Gone for Good Club. I am fairly new here but I was banded 3 years ago and have done it all on my own (I have terriffic family support, but no one trying to loose weight too) I really need your support and encouragement. H 318/S 310/ J 217/C224 (-94)

:scared: I am a couple days late but I still want to take the challenge my weight is up to 224 on July 7, My husband and I just joined the YMCA so I am hoping that will help me get back on track. Thanks for the challenge!!

I am a couple days late but I still want to take the challenge my weight is up to 224 on July 7, My husband and I just joined the YMCA so I am hoping that will help me get back on track. Thanks for the challenge!!

I went to curves for a while, but I didn't like it much. My husband and I have recently joined the YMCA they offer the same set up as Curves and a lot more, We are planning to do Water exercises, they also have dance lessons, a spin class(ride a bike to music with dim lights so you don't feel so exposed. We are also allowed the use of a Personal trainer 4 times a year to help us plan for our goals. Our Y membership is only 53 per month no long term commitment. which is only 26-27 per person. The biggest hurdle is my self and getting me there, I hate to exercise because I hate to sweat!!! :faint: :faint: the Y also has a lot more hours, a sauna and whirlpool.

Branded Brenda, I don't know why you are not losing, are you still doing the things you were doing (when you were losing) before the band?? It took several fills for me to get restriction, maybe when you get another fill it will help. Keep me posted on your progress.

Brenda, I think that our expectations are so much higher with the band, we sorta of expect the weight to just fall off, but it doesn't, so I have to keep telling my self that the same effort is necessary as before, I just have limited amount damage I can do at a time, the right choices of food is the most important, and hardest thing to achieve. Hang in there I am considering WW as well, I think they may get me back on track.

Me too! only my down fall is ice cream and milk chocolate, I can't eat salad, but I can eat hamburger. It is nice to know I am not alone. I agree the band is fickle, but the best thing I have ever had!!!!

I am three years out from my surgery and cannot seem to get headed in the right direction(down) I have lost between 90 and 100 lbs but have been unable to go any further. My restriction is good. I don't know if I am too tight and keep getting caught in the ice cream, chocolate binges because it is so hard to eat real food. or if I am just using this as an excuse, I was think ing of joining weight watchers to see if that would help, Has anyone use ww since banding????:omg:

I have had my band for three years, and have never been involved in any type of support group. I really need to be a part of a local support group, do :help:any of you live in or around Louisville, KY. I actually live in Shepherdsvlle. I have got a lot of encouragement just reading a lot of your posts.

Hi Great Dane, I am glad there is at least one person from my neck of the woods. I am doing ok right now, but sometimes I struggle. Are you on liquids or soft food? Liquids is always the hardest for me, they just run right through, and then you are hungry again. Let me know how you are doing. Nice to meet you.

5' 5 1/2" I am thinking about 150, but like every one else under 200 will feel great! My main goal has been to feel better and to have more energy and less pain when I move.

Hi, My name is Jan, My surgery was 3 years ago and I have lost(kept off) 93 lbs. I have been really struggling lately and need encouragement. I don't know if I qualify or not my weight has not gone enywhere but up and down for the last year, no reasl losses. Can I join???? jan

I have been freezing my slim fast for some time and it is very good, however always looking for something new, I froze my strawberry and cream slim fast in a ice cube tray(yes they do still make them) one tray will hold the whole can. I put the slim fast cubes and about 4 or 5 frozen strawberries 1/2 cup of Water in my smothie maker. This is wonderful treat and lots of Vitamins too. Let me know if you try this and if you like it. Jan

debi717 I am 53, a natural grazer I was banded 3 years ago,(310) and have lost between 90 and 100lbs. I still need to lose about another 60 lbs. I have found that as long as I don't keep munchie foods around and especially not by my seat in the living room, just because the amount your can eat at one time is less, you can defeat the purpose by having munchies too handy. So I guess what I am saying is that if you can look at the band as a tool and not an cure, and are willing to make the changes that you need to you will probably do ok The band is not as fast as bypass so you will have to be patient. The bottom line is only you can decide what is best for you. Good luck Jan

:peep:My name is Jan, I am 53 and I had my band surgery in June of 2002. I have lost between 90 an 100 lbs. I keep going up and down, I made the mistake of not taking my Vitamins and was having some major cravings, but since I went back on my vitamins I am feeling much better. I am happy to find a place to get advice and encouragement. I read on one of the posting that you should not drink while you eat, but I drink (not a lot) is this bad for me? Also, I have discovered that if you put slim fast in the freezer it is like eating ice cream(sorta) I also add a little equal to make it a little sweeter. The french vanilla kinda tastes like snow cream. It is a nice treat, Jan