myturn2bhappy

I decided I'm going to give this a try. Though I had Fiber One bar for breakfast. So I guess tomorrow will be my true start. I can eat however much I want, no restriction at all. I need to get back on track as to what life being banded is. I'm expecting too much from the band and too little of myself.

Did anyone make it to their goal??

Bunny's name ------ Bunny's target loss --- Bunny's start weight --- Current date --- Bunny's Current weight --- Bunny's target July 4 weight PharmaGirl -------------- 20lb --------------------- 276lb ---------------- 20 June --------------------- 276lb -------------------- 256lb NY Lady ----------------- 20lb --------------------- 253lb ---------------- 20 June --------------------- 249lb -------------------- 233lb lingling ------------------ 20lb --------------------- 279.6lb --------------- 1 May --------------------- 279.6lb ----------------- 259.6lb JayTee562 --------------- 20lb --------------------- 272lb ----------------- 3 Jul --------------------- 258lb:thumbdown: -------------------- 252lb:crying: MrsMitch ---------------- 25lb --------------------- 242lb ------------------ 1 May --------------------- 242lb -------------------- 217lb ALuv82------------------ 35lb ---------------------- 297.5lb --------------- 14 June --------------------- 273lbs ------------------- 262.5lb Band_Groupie ----------- 15lb ---------------------- 218 lbs -------------- 5 June --------------------- 207lbs -------------------- 203lbs kaner ------------------- 20lb ----------------------- 275lb --------------- 19 June --------------------- 261lb ---------------------- 255lb scoobydoo -------------- 25lb ----------------------- ? ------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? -------------------------- ? TerriLynne -------------- 15lb ----------------------- 296lb --------------- 5 June --------------------- 285.8lb ---------------------- 281lb hopeful41411 ----------- 18lb ----------------------- 260.8lb -------------- 1 May -------------------- 260.8lb -------------------- 242.8lb IsabellaP84 ------------- 20lb ----------------------- ? ------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? -------------------------- ? hannahj914 ------------- 20lb ----------------------- ? ------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? -------------------------- ? JWL08 ------------------ 18lb ----------------------- ? ------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? -------------------------- ? Abbie-pie --------------- 30lb ----------------------- ? ------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? -------------------------- ? poconomom -------------20lb ----------------------- 212lb --------------- 8 May --------------------- 204lb --------------------- 192lb myturn2bhappy --------- 30lb ---------------------- 288lb ---------------- 1 May --------------------- 279lb:redface: ---------------- 258lb:eek: no where near goal DM Chef ---------------- 20lb ---------------------- ? -------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? ------------------------- ? FutureSize10 ------------ 25lb ---------------------- ? ------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? ------------------------- ? doodlebug11 ------------ 20lb ---------------------- 207lb --------------- 1 May ---------------------- 193lb-------------------- 187lb tcbgirl ------------------- 15lb ---------------------- 202.8lb ------------- 1 May --------------------- 202.8lb --------------------187.8lb twinmamma1130 -------- 20lb ---------------------- ? ------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? ------------------------- ? mi_illusion_st ----------- 15lb --------------------- 211.6lb ---------------- 1 May --------------------- 211.6lb----------------- 196.6lb Babygirl_68 -------------- 20lb ---------------------- ? ------------------- 1 May --------------------- ? ------------------------- ? kittygirl ------------------ 22lb ----------------------2031b ------------------ 31 May ---------------195lb---------------------- 181lb jukeBox81782 ----------- 40lb ---------------------- ? ------------------- 1 May ---------------------- ? ------------------------- ? Losing for me ----------- 20lb ---------------------- 189lb ---------------13 Jun ---------------------- 176lb --------------------169lb early -------------------- 15lb ---------------------- 202lb ------------------- 1 May --------------------- 202lb -------------------- 187lb lapband-AP-redo -------- 20lb ----------------------- ? ------------------- 1 May ---------------------- ? ------------------------- ? pottergirl----------------- 20lb----------------------- 280lb ---------------- 1 May---------------------- 280lb -------------------- 260lb shakia90 ---------------- 20lb ----------------------- 285lb ---------------- 1 May --------------------- 285lb -------------------- 265lb txdj --------------------- 20lb------------------------ 205lb ---------------- 11 June --------------------- 186lb --------------------175lb ThinWithin -------------- 27.4lb --------------------- 297.4lb -------------- 8 May --------------------- 297.4lb ------------------ 270lb help1977 ----------------20lb----------------------- 251.8lb ---------------- 14 June -------------------- 245.0lb ------------------- 231.8lb vcatalina1 -------------- 20lb------------------------ 255lb ------------------1 May -------------------- 240lb --------------------- 220lb Auddie ----------------- 20lb------------------------ ? -----------------------1 May ------------------- ? --------------------------? lapbandgirl2009 -------- 25lb ---------------------- 259lb -------------------25 May ------------------- 256lb --------------------- 234lb swkrp ------------------ 20lb ---------------------- 219lb ------------------- 1 May ------------------- 199lb --------------------- 234lb Shellynnrn --------------20lb ---------------------- 260lb--------------------1 May ------------------- 260lb-----------------------240lb kath17268 -------------15lb ----------------------- 236lb--------------------1 May ------------------- 224lb ------------------------ 221lb knighmo -------------- 25lb --------------------- 298lb -------------------- 4 May-------------------- 298lb ------------------- 273lb jannyboo -------------- 29lb -------------------- 219lb ---------------------1 May ------------------- 219lb ------------------- 190lb lilith ------------------ 20lb -------------------- 249lb---------------------6 May ------------------- 244.7lb ------------------- 229lb

Holy Cow Kitty, you've been put through the wringer! I hope that you completely heal and recover quickly. What an ordeal. (((HUGS)))

279 for me- 40 lbs lost!!! Though I worry that my weekend of fun and wine will make our next weigh in not pleasant.

:tongue2: LOVE IT BG!!!

I paid for my surgery (4/16/09) with Care Credit financing, $13,000. Saturday I received an EOB stating that they paid on $5,000 surgeon's fee. I was so shocked and THRILLED! I had the surgical center bill insurance as well. Who knows if they'll pay or not. But any amount that can be taken out of financing would be awesome! Now I have to wait to see what happens with the Center's claim and find out how Care Credit will get a refund.

That is very interesting Ling. Like you I'm making really poor choices. My Doc only gives fills every 6 weeks- that is if he feels it's needed. I've lost 40lbs total, well depending on the day. I have 4lbs that I keep losing and gaining back. I'm failing the band I don't feel the band is failing me.

Whooo hoooo for empty skinny drawers, smaller bras and baggy clothes!!! :thumbup:

I paid for my surgery (4/16/09) with Care Credit financing, $13,000. Saturday I received an EOB stating that they paid on $5,000 surgeon's fee. I was so shocked and THRILLED! I had the surgical center bill insurance as well. Who knows if they'll pay or not. But any amount that can be taken out of financing would be awesome! Now I have to wait to see what happens with the Center's claim and find out how Care Credit will get a refund.

Thanks BG! We've been struggling lately, this is going to help for sure. I found out this morning that the company which set up surgery is no longer in business. I'm a bit nervous, but trying to remain positive. The surgeon and surgical center are both still in business. I'll hound everyone and do whatever is needed to get a refund.

NSV to report, yay!! I went to exchange dress pants that I bought months ago they were way too big when I tried them on this weekend. I was already excited about them being so baggy. Imagine how THRILLED I was when I found that I needed two sizes smaller!! I was so happy.

Thanks for sharing that post JT. Very interesting indeed!

284 :w00t: not happy at all. Hormones don't help, but it's my choices that are causing this. Got to get a grip!!!! :thumbup::cursing::cursing::biggrin::cursing::glare::cursing::w00t:

:sad: congrats on the 1/3, that is a great way to start the weekend! Cheers...with a glass of water of course

Congrats Ling!! So glad the scale finally moved for you. 280 for me- I lost what I gained last week. I was really hoping for 279 which would be 40lbs. Oh well any loss is a good loss, I'll get there eventually.

Yay us!! I'm confident that I made the right choice. I just need to get my food under control. I can't wait for our one year anniversary!!

Hello All, I'm really struggling with portion control, poor food choices and lack of excerise. I will not fail! I will not let laziness or excuses slow down my progress. I will do this to the best of my ability! I need/want some help/support/companionship in this daily struggle of the old me vs the me I want to be. Anyone interested in posting (daily or whenever you have a moment) what you are doing to change your habits or what you're struggling wirh? I've already shared what I'm struggling with, here is what I've doing to change for the better: I woke up at 4:45 am and went to the gym. I rode the recumbant bike for 20 minutes random hill program level 2. I then did 30 mintues on the Eliptical weight loss program, level 2 resistance and level 4/10 incline. I walked 1 mile to work after 1.5 hour train commute.

Comtemplating- I play the exact same mind games with myself! Better eat now because.... no restriction, stress, fill coming up, etc. I need a buttom to push that will scream "No Heather, you do not NEED to eat you WANT to eat. Get over it!!!" Like you said we just have to keep pushing along. I would love to keep this thread or one like it going daily. Reagrding your question about if I can maintain the level of excerise- yeah, I can, IF I get my butt outta bed early every morning. For as heavy as I am I seem to tolerate excerise well. The only issue I have is my right knee (arthritis) but it isn't bothering me yet *knock on wood*. I don't think I should count my mile walk to & from work as excerise. I've been doing it for years on & off. Today I did the same routine as yesterday. I was sweating my bootie off...well I hope it comes off :wink2:

Angie- I agree with Ling & JT, we've got to rely on each other to get us through the not so great band moments. It's hard work, really hard. Congrats Aluv & Madison! :wink2:

Stress, bad food choices and lack of excerise caught up with me. I'm up 4 lbs from last week. Not good not good at all! You play you pay and I'm paying! 284, yuk, yuk, yuk!:thumbdown:

:thumbup:Congrats to Madison & Kaner!!

281, down 3 lbs. I assume it was the two days of clear liquids after my fill. I hope I don't gain it back now that I'm on regular food. JT- I totally understand where you're coming from. Though we've just got to keep pounding it in our (my) thick skulls that any loss is a good loss. Ups & downs, roller coaster ride to get out of bandster hell! ((HUGS)) you're really doing great.

1. WEIGHT- I'm getting closer to 40 lbs lost since January. I count from then as that was my highest weight and when I decided enough was enough! 2. FILLS- I had a fill on Tuesday. But I do not know how much was put in or what size band I have. I will find out all of that on my next visit. My Doc didn't tell me and I didn't ask :redface: 3. RESTRICTION- I'm on liquids until 4pm today. So I don't know if there has been restriction change. I can tell you that I had NONE before, I could eat whatever and however much I wanted. Though I've tried to eat far less than I used too. Have had some bad days, but more good days. 4. RULES- I'm not the best at following rules. Though there are a few I don't mess with; drinking while eating, eating soft breads and eating right before bed. I've been very good about drinking my Water. 5. ANYTHING ELSE- I walk 2 miles daily Monday- Friday. I do a lot of gardening and yardwork on the weekends. I haven't started working out at the gym yet. I went a few times, but not routine. I've got to just get my butt out of bed at 5am and go! * I think I picked to high of a goal for the July 4th challenge. But any loss is a good loss Can't wait to read this thread as everyone responds! Go BUNNIES GO!!!

BG, you're the best! You crack me up! Thank you so much for sharing. I had my first fill yesterday. No muss, no fuss, but I don't know how much was put in. My Doc didn't tell me and I didn't ask... bad bandster points??? He did tell me " NO red meat, potatoes, rice or bread". I asked "Is this forever & ever?" He replied "Pretty much!" I've had all of the above, more than once :confused: