AngieB2009

equigles5 - so far I believe the WW scale is a good purchase. It is made of good solid materials, and will weigh a person who is 400 lbs. My other scale, jumped around more. I could step in it 2 times and get a different number each time. I didn't like that. This one seems to report the same weight each time. Bonus! I would recommend this scale!

I bought a new scale. It is a Weight Watchers scale. I have to say, it is nicer than my older one. When I stepped on it, I was nervous it would tell me I was heavier than the old scale. NOPE - LIGHTER! It read 246.6! Whoop! That number made me happy, considering last week I ate sweets EVERYDAY at work. Talk about a bad week for weight loss. Yikes! I am officially down 32.3 lbs! Yay me! I am relieved, and excited about the numbers going down. For a while, I was getting down hearted. It can be difficult not to compare myself to others. I knew as soon as I got a decent level of fill built up in my band, the numbers would start to change. Waiting is the hardest part. The relief on my husbands face is nice to see. I think he was worried when the weight didn’t start to shed right away. I am happy, he is happy, we are happy! I mentioned to him this morning, I am nearing the weight I was at when I began my pregnancy in April 2007. I was 240 when I stepped on the scale at the Dr.’s office. We had just returned from out honeymoon. I think I gained 5 lbs on the cruise. Ugh! Each new mark is great to see. Before long, I will need to clean out my closet. That will be exciting! What is great is I have plenty of cloths to fit into! I saved my cloths, so I won’t be shopping for a while. I have cloths all the way down to size 14. Currently I am a size 20/22 depending on the pant. I can’t wait to wear some of my tops again. They are nice and waiting for me. My boobs are getting smaller! I realize I am going to have to buy a few bras in the next month or so. Let’s talk fills….shall we. I have an apt for a fill this week. Still trying to decide if I need it, am I restricted enough?? During my TOM I noticed I tighten up. It was great! The amount of food I was comfortable eating decreased. The weight is coming off…..maybe I should wait on the fill. This week I am going to evaluate my eating, and weight loss. Right now, as it stands, I think I should cancel the apt for Friday. My hubby and I talked about it, and we decided to wait and see how this week goes. Will I loosen back up? That is the big question? Realistically, as long as I am loosing 1 lb a week, we are good to go. Goals: along with my 10 lb goals, I am hoping to loose another 15 lbs by December. I believe that is do-able. I am hesitant to set the goal higher, due to my slow beginnings. Can I take a moment to say, I love this band. Goal + Current weight loss = over 45 lbs! I love it. I am not unhappy with the weight loss, and feel happy to be loosing it slowly. My hope is to not have extra skin. It wouldn’t hurt my feeling one bit to avoid a tummy tuck. I am noticing a difference in my skin and hair. I have been taking a vitamin E gel capsule, calcium, and NeoCell, along with take a multi vitamin, liquid. Today, I ordered some children’s’ liquid iron. I’ve noticed I am bruising more & I figure adding some iron in every now and again would be wise. Seems like a lot of supplements’. I joke they are my breakfast or snacks.

So awesome! Sounds like you are on top of the world! Restoration of health is a very good thing!

I opted to get one. Mine reads as follows; Angie Boyd ADJ Gastric Band No NG Tube w/o Endoscope UMNC on the reverse side it give my surgeons name, and number along with my ICE # which is my husband. Any info you can give the health care professionals is a plus in my book. I learned years ago, I am in charge of my health care. Not every Dr or nurse is on top of there game and I nearly lost my life due to a small oversite on their part. I don't take small things for granted now. Anyone can make a mistake or take a short cut. That is my thoughts on the matter. I wear a braclet daily. Doesn't hurt.

Vcatalina1 - I've been a slower one too. So far I am down 32 lbs. Which I am pleased about. I have found that greek yogurt has 15 gm of protein! I've switched to eating it, rather than the normal yogurt. Great idea with the cereal, I'll have to give it a try. A broken tail bone is no fun, I broke mine years ago and it sure does hurt. Good for you on leaving the smoking to the rich. Sure is an expensive habit now days. Yikes!

Okay Bunnies - Here is my update. 1. WEIGHT- 246 ya baby! 2. FILLS- I have had 3 fills. With a total of 1.6 in my band. (I have a 4cc band.) 3. RESTRICTION- Good level of restriction. I am eating a cup of food per meal. (unless I have slider foods.) I feel satisfied and have no hunger pains for hours after eating. 4. RULES-I feel like I am doing good with the bandster rules. 5. ANYTHING ELSE- Going to have some lab work done to check my Vitamin levels. Noticing more bruising so I am wondering how my Iron is? I have been taking a liquid multi Vitamin A few times a week, along with calcuim, E, and NeoCell. I have noticed some hair loss, nothing to alarming. TMI alert - I notice I poop less than I use to, and it is often harder. On the verge of to hard. Yikes! Hard to eat Fiber, and I am terrible about adding it in to my diet. Right now I have the powder and think the chewable tablets would be much better for me. (I could count them as a snack...a little humor there!) I drink coffee in the morning and then hit the vitamin Water. 60 oz a day.

Hey Sharon! You are so awesome! I read your post and got so pumped up! I love all the encouragment! Band_Groupie - I see the 250's in my REAR VIEW MIRROR! Ya baby! LOL This last fill seemed to do the trick, the scale is moving! Ya-hoo! I've been waiting to see this moment for months! Now I am doing the skinny dance!

Babs44 - Ugh a bakery.....that is a tough one! Thank goodness for restriction, otherwise I would be trying to eat all those bready/cakie items..... imaluckydog - glad those silly images could give you a laugh! Herman - I plan to keep on keepin on! Thanks for the encouragement!

Well this week has been a real challenge......it's "employee appriciation week" at work and WOW! Muffins, Cookies, Klondic Bars, Sandwiches, ect ect....Food Food Food Food. Plus I am having a visitor, so that makes me want sweets. Horrible time of the month to have will power! UGH! I pretty much feel like this.... I don't need much along the lines of temptation when it come to food......give me a break....I dive in head first.....

For me the road to restriction has taken a while, so I have been able to eat bread and breaded foods for part of the time. Now, I don't do much bread at all. Bread is something that I don't miss. At least I haven't yet. My portion sizes have gradually gotten smaller, which has been a nice adjustment. Sometimes my eyes are bigger than my stomach, but I feel my way through it. On the diabetic topic. I am not a diabetic, however I am sure you can have clear liquids with enough sugar to keep your levels up. You surgeon will be able to advise you on your diet.

When I am out in a social setting, I'll order soup. Soup for me does not get stuck. I have had a few "situations" while out. It happens because I get so engaged in conversation that I will swallow to soon or not pay attention to what I am chewing. Lovely right!? Ugh! I find soup is a safe, and easy choice when I am out with people I don't know well. Have fun and good luck!

Babs44 - I think having the surgery was the easiest part of the process. Changing ourselves is the hardest part. I've really had some "forced behavior modification" going on. I was a night eater for the greater portion of my life. I am thrilled to say, I stumble now and again, but because of GLORIOUS RESTRICTION I have stopped almost completely. Each of us have our own story, and process. Some of us take longer than others! Glad you are mentally in the game, so to speak. We can do this together! YES WE CAN!

Davia - That is so awesome! For a while, I couldn't wrap my head around why I was not loosing lbs. (I lost inches, not lbs.) After reading on the forum, I realized I was not the only one, and it became easier to be kinder to myself over the reality. I am a teller, so I did feel some pressure from the people I had shared my WLS with. After I accepted the fact that I would need a decent fill in order to loose some "real" weight, the serenity flowed in. For me, I was a slow starter. After this 3rd fill, the lbs are beginning to drop off! Eureka! My husband is very proud of me, I am proud of me. It's a great feeling. What is even better, is the feeling that food no longer has such a control over me. Thank you for your comment! It means alot to be able to share this journey with others who have success!

I bought a new scale. It is a Weight Watchers scale. I have to say, it is nicer than my older one. When I stepped on it, I was nervous it would tell me I was heavier than the old scale. NOPE - LIGHTER! It read 246.6! Whoop! That number made me happy, considering last week I ate sweets EVERYDAY at work. Talk about a bad week for weight loss. Yikes! I am officially down 32.3 lbs! Yay me! I am relieved, and excited about the numbers going down. For a while, I was getting down hearted. It can be difficult not to compare myself to others. I knew as soon as I got a decent level of fill built up in my band, the numbers would start to change. Waiting is the hardest part. The relief on my husbands face is nice to see. I think he was worried when the weight didn’t start to shed right away. I am happy, he is happy, we are happy! I mentioned to him this morning, I am nearing the weight I was at when I began my pregnancy in April 2007. I was 240 when I stepped on the scale at the Dr.’s office. We had just returned from out honeymoon. I think I gained 5 lbs on the cruise. Ugh! Each new mark is great to see. Before long, I will need to clean out my closet. That will be exciting! What is great is I have plenty of cloths to fit into! I saved my cloths, so I won’t be shopping for a while. I have cloths all the way down to size 14. Currently I am a size 20/22 depending on the pant. I can’t wait to wear some of my tops again. They are nice and waiting for me. My boobs are getting smaller! I realize I am going to have to buy a few bras in the next month or so. Let’s talk fills….shall we. I have an apt for a fill this week. Still trying to decide if I need it, am I restricted enough?? During my TOM I noticed I tighten up. It was great! The amount of food I was comfortable eating decreased. The weight is coming off…..maybe I should wait on the fill. This week I am going to evaluate my eating, and weight loss. Right now, as it stands, I think I should cancel the apt for Friday. My hubby and I talked about it, and we decided to wait and see how this week goes. Will I loosen back up? That is the big question? Realistically, as long as I am loosing 1 lb a week, we are good to go. Goals: along with my 10 lb goals, I am hoping to loose another 15 lbs by December. I believe that is do-able. I am hesitant to set the goal higher, due to my slow beginnings. Can I take a moment to say, I love this band. Goal + Current weight loss = over 45 lbs! I love it. I am not unhappy with the weight loss, and feel happy to be loosing it slowly. My hope is to not have extra skin. It wouldn’t hurt my feeling one bit to avoid a tummy tuck. I am noticing a difference in my skin and hair. I have been taking a vitamin E gel capsule, calcium, and NeoCell, along with take a multi vitamin, liquid. Today, I ordered some children’s’ liquid iron. I’ve noticed I am bruising more & I figure adding some iron in every now and again would be wise. Seems like a lot of supplements’. I joke they are my breakfast or snacks.

Getting a Grip! Posted by AngieB, Sep 18 2009, 11:39 AM Admin/Owner Options Make This Entry A Draft

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Amazed..the scale loves me! Reward Posted by AngieB, Sep 17 2009, 09:34 AM Admin/Owner Options Make This Entry A Draft

Amazed..the scale loves me! Reward Posted by AngieB, Sep 17 2009, 09:34 AM Admin/Owner Options Make This Entry A Draft

I am happy to say that I am catching a glimps of the 240's! My scale said 249.6! Yay!

It's a process. Each step gets you closer to the goal you are working for! Try not to beat yourself up, you are doing great. Set some small goals and work toward them. For example, if you don't normally have a veggie at meal time, add one. If you don't set down together for a meal, start. One step at a time. There are some great food ideas that are tasty and easy to make. Check them out, it will give you a place to start. You are doing great! Set some goals! You can change one step at a time!

WTG!!! That is a great amount of lbs to drop! Keep on keeping on!