VABandster

:mad: Anyone out there!??? Where is everyone? Hopefully you're all off working out and losing weight and not hiding b/c you're not doing well! I saw a commercial for a new show on TLC Called Big Medicine about people who have Gastric Bypass! I'm not sure if they'll do any Lap Bands or not, but thought the whole premise looks interesting! TLC :: Big Medicine I'll definitely be checking it out! Hope you lovely ladies have a good weekend!! Hope to hear from you all soon!

BK....I know what you mean! I have good restriction now, but my scale still just doesn't seem to want to budge! I'm trying to catch up to Nat But she keeps kicking my ass on the weight loss front! NAT...glad to hear you're doing so well!!

:update:........NOT just one, but TWO People made comments about my weight loss yesterday!! I Told you about my boss noticing, but then I went out w/a friend that I hadn't seen in a few weeks for dinner last night, and she commented on it and said "you must have lost a lot b/c it takes a LOT for me to notice weight loss on people!" I FELT SO GOOD!!! SOO....I'm going to go get on the torture machine and keep working my butt off literaly! Hope you ladies all have a great day!

STEPH....My scale is stuck too even though I know I'm only eating b/w 800-1100 calories a day! Although I've started to work out (yep, got on the torture machine again last night! YEAH ME!)....so I'm hoping that that's why the scale isn't moving b/c I'm actually gaining some muscle! BUT.....I DO HAVE GREAT NEWS!!! SOMEONE AT WORK FINALLY NOTICED MY WEIGHT LOSS!:banana:Banane20: My Boss asked me if I was losing weight and I said "yeah"...and she said "how much?" and I told her about 40 since December, and she said "wow, that's great, I can really tell, you look fantastic"!!! She TOTALLY MADE MY DAY!!!! Of course, she asked me how I was doing it and I just told her by counting calories and exercising! But OMG...you all don't know how happy I am to have someone who Doesn't know about the surgery finally notice and compliment me!! I'm on Cloud 9!!!!!

BMAN...Holy Crapy Woman!! What A DIFFERENCE In the before and now pics!! I'm SOOO jealous of your legs girl! I've got "cankles" (where your calves and ankles seem to blend together), it's disgusting! And I don't know that I"ll ever get rid of them, even if I lose weight! Anyways, what I'm trying to say is you look GREAT!!! Keep on rockin girl!!! SWEETHOT.....how much do you have in your band?? Wouldn't he have told you you were full the LAST time you had a fill? that sucks that you couldn't get a fill after all that driving! I'm so sorry!!! :-( STEPH....how is your back doing?? Hope you're feeling better! I'm going to jump on the torture machine tonight for day #2 this week when I get home! CLAUDIA...I haven't seen the Secret, but I heard it being talked about on Oprah so I kind of know what it's about. I've been trying to remember to look in the mirror each morning and tell myself I'm beautiful and I deserve great love from a great man and that I'm gonna find it! We'll see if it works! NAT...KAYDOLL.....SASSY....Where are you?? We're all getting too quiet!! Where is everybody?? So for lunch today I went to this fabulous italian place and got an individual pizza (very thin crust...REAL italian type pizza!). I only ate 1/2 of it and my friend also bought me a cookie which I had two bites of. I was feeling like a bit of a pig until I realized that I can make this meal last for 2 instead of one and that normally I would have eaten the entire pizza AND the cookie w/out thinking twice!! It's those little victories that make my days sometimes! So the wine group that I'm in is planning a wine weekend getaway....and...well, the guy I'm "friends" with (but have been involved with on and off in the past, and that was the cause of my angst this past weekend) is going AND the other guy that emailed me and told me that he enjoyed meeting me, etc....are BOTH GOING!! ARGH! IT will be interesting for SURE! lol Hope you all have a great day!

STEPH....sorry to hear about your back and the exercise! But glad you had a good mothers Day!!! You'll be happy to know I got on the torture machine today :mad: My goal is for 3-4x this week! BK....glad you had a good MD too! A TV! That's awesome! BMAN :eek: Thanks for the reply....As depressing as it is, its nice to know I'm not the only one that feels this way! I'm sorry about your miscarriage! I'm sure that had to have been traumatic with everything else you were going through, but you just have to remember there is a plan for you (and for me, but I keep getting inpatient!) If you ever want to chat offline about this stuff....I'm here. I'm trying to step up my exercise this week to get those endorphins going and hopefully get rid of this depression I'm feeling. I hate when I feel this way! Anyways, hope all you other lovelies out there are having a good day! TTYL...

BMAN....Sorry to hear about your weekend. I had a crappy weekend too, but just in a different way. I am a single Mom and while I tend to think I have a good relationship at this point w/my Ex, clearly its not as good as I think b/c he NEVER remembers to even wish me a happy mothers day!! Its not like I'm asking for an award or anything, but just an acknowledgement from him would be nice! I dunno...Mothers Day to me is kind of like Valentines Day....It just makes me realize that I'm alone and its really depressing. I've been single now for almost 6 yrs and I still have yet to have a serious, real loving relationship!! I'm not sure why, but I seem to be the girl that guy want to sleep with but not date (and no, I'm not a slut that gives it up easily!)....and its just frustrating! I don't know what I'm doing wrong!!! Anyways, enough about me and my depression! I wish I had the day off today and could spend it in bed too! lol But...I'm going to work, and go home and get on my elliptical b/c I know that will help me feel better.... SASSY.....CONGRATULATIONS On your Graduation!!! What are you going to do now?? Go to Disney?? LOL CLAUD...thanks for the well wishes in any language! I've always wished I was bi lingual! JILL....Congrats on the size 16s!!! Way to go!!! I think I'm almost into an 18...and I can't wait to be in the Teens Again!!! My scale is finally moving again...YEAH! only 2 more pounds to get to my 1st 50 pounds off goal!

I just wanted to wish all the MOMS out there HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!!!!

Hey Ladies! Boy, it is quiet in here! I Hope that means you're all off exercising!! Yep...I got my butt on the torture machine this AM and will do the same tomorrow, even though it's mothers day and I really could give myself an excuse not to! NAT...thanks for the suggestion about Salvation Army. Evilah, this is a thread for a group of women that all got banded around the same time, and we are trying to be steady losers. You're more than welcome to join in! Unfortunately I do not have the time or talen to alter my own clothes! Ok, so I"m off....hope you're all having a good weekend!

We've gotten through (for most of us) the first month of being banded!!!:clap2: Since the other thread was getting so long I decided to start a new one here so we can continue our journey together........ Hope you're all having a good weekend!

Hey Gang!! Starting a new Months thread!! Hope you're all doing well.....will post more later!

New Thread What are your goals for March???

NAT...glad you got a good nights rest!! I am eating light today cause I am TIGHT!!! Took me 45 min to eat my Tuna for lunch today! NOT that I'm complaining! BK...saw your new hair color pic on the yahoo group...VERY CUTE!!! And I agree...most people waaay underestimate how much we ACTUALLY Weigh! But, that's not necessarily a bad thing right?? STEPH...I'll tell you what you told me If you're not sure about the fill, do it anyways!! you can always go back for an unfill if you need it! Make it a small one if you want..just .25 or something to see if that makes the difference that you need. Survivor was so good last night!! You might be able to catch it online like you can w/the ABC shows...not sure if CBS does that or not. Hope you all have a great weekend!! I'm taking my youngest son to see Spiderman in IMAX Tomorrow, I can't wait!! And I hereby promise to get on the elliptical 2x as well!! So make sure you bug me about it! OH, and if anyone has grown out of their size 18/20 clothes and wants to donate them, feel free to send them to ME! I'll even pay for shipping!! I'm really looking for pants more than anything at this point b/c my size 22s are way too baggy, but I swore I was not going to buy any more pants until they were at least an 18! I did splurge a litte and bought a jeans jacket to go over the sleeveless dress I bought at Eddie Bauer in an XL (No extra Xs on there!) and a blouse and pair of shorts.....but NO PANTS! lol Do you realize how expensive it gets when you start feeling better about yourself and actually WANT To take care of your hair/nails, clothes, shoes, etc?? Geesh!!

Drews...I have no idea when I'll be coming out again, probably not til late summer/Fall....but I'll definitely let you know! I'll email you some before/during pics I took a few weeks ago...cause I don't know how to post them here.

Mal, I agree w/Drew! Call...they are so understanding there! that's why we all love them!! Ok...so I'm up to 3.5ccs in my 4cc band....EEKS! BUT...I am QUITE TIGHT now! It has taken me almost an hr to eat my tuna fish for lunch today!! I'm not complaining!! Now I just need to see that scale move. I THINK I'm about 2 pounds away from my 50 pound mark, but I worked out yesterday so the scale was messing w/me this AM I'll report back when I can say 50 POUNDS GONE FOREVER! DREWS LOU....Saw the pic from the meeting...LOOKIN HOT GIRL!!!

OK Boo.....If I can get my ass on the torture machine YOU CAN TOO! Go girl Go!!! I did 25 minutes tonight. I'm really going to try and get into the habit of doing this Regularly so you can kick my ass in return! NAT...I'm sure after the past few days you're exhausted! Hope you get some rest girl! KAYDOT...Wow...sounds like you're going to have an intense rotation!! Good luck w/that! Hopefully you'll still be able to check in once in a while! Ok...I'm off to watch Survivor! TTYL

NAT....so sorry to hear about your scare, but glad the little man is OK! I've been really busy too, so I will try to catch up w/you all later on tonight! Hopefully I will be able to report that I got on the torture machine

KAYDOLL....good to see you girl!!! Your pics were FABULOUS! As my best friends little boy would say...You looked "fergilicious"! NAT...Congrats on the compliments!! Always nice to hear, I know! STEPH...Did you know you can burn about 500 calories an hour just GARDENING!?? Who knew!? So I definitely got my workout yesterday, even though I didn't get on the torture machine! LOL My doggie and I went for a really nice long walk tonight....it is beautiful weather outside! BOO....So sorry to hear about your Man troubles and the weight gain!! But you know we've said this before to others, and we'll say it to you...when you're struggling, That's when you need to come here and vent the most! We're here for you if you need a shoulder to lean on or a kick in the ass! SOOO glad to hear that the breast isn't as bad as it could have been, and know its still stressful....but we're here for ya girl!! Ok, so I'm at about 900-1000 calories today b/c I had quiche for dinner (didn't want meat cuz I was too afraid of it getting stuck like Pork did for me last night). Got in some exercise today, and am feeling pretty good! Only a few more pounds til my 50 pound mark!! I hope to be there...maybe by Mothers Day? LOL We'll see! Have a great evening everyone!

SASSY....I added you! You're in and can post away! Although we don't post there often....we're there! NAT...at least you did 20 min! I did so much gardening/yard work today that I was just too beat to get on the torture machine! But, I figure the yardwork counts for something right?? I'll try to get on it tomorrow! You all keep bugging me a about it! I know how you feel like on one hand you're so much lighter, yet still have so far to go! Today I noticed some Saggy skin in my Inner Thigh area!!! I have never had that before when I lost weight...but I guess it means I'm getting older and my skin isn't as elastic as it used to be! :-( Guess I'll definitely have to be looking into the plastic surgery when i get to goal!

:rockon: :wow2: BMAN!!!! YOU GO GIRL!!! I think the last time I was a size 10 I was in Middle School!!! My GOAL is just to get to a size 12! I Can't imagine getting into a 10! CONGRATULATIONS!!! STEPH....I haven't gotten on my elliptical (yet), BUT....I've done a bunch of yardwork this AM so I did work up a Sweat! I haven't measured lately, but know that I should! BK...good luck w/your party! CLAUD...Sounds like your cousins were all Jealous!! NAT....any word on your friends baby?? Hope mom and baby are doing OK!

SASSY...you have to go to yahoo groups and search for a group called "Steadies" and then click to join. Once I get your request, I can approve you to join the group! C'mon over!! STEPH....Those compliments must have felt nice! I have to admit I'm a bit jealous...I still have not gotten any real compliments from anyone who didn't know I had the surgery! Oh well...I KNOW I look better, even if they don't say so! AND....you'll be happy to know I did not allow myself to post here this AM Until I did 25 min. on my Elliptical!! So one down 1 to go for the weekend! Thanks for kicking my ass! I talked to the new guy last night for 2 hrs on the phone and am about to go out and meet him at a Pet Expo thingy. He's bringing his dogs, but I'm leaving mine at home b/c I traumatized mine enough yesterday by taking her to the vet for a UTI! WISH ME LUCK! :bananajump: I found out he has girl "friends"...so I hope he's not just looking at me as another FRIEND! NAT...I've had some hair loss, but I had some prior to the surgery before, so it's not really much different for me! Hope you all have a glorious day!

Ok....all you Grey's Anatomy Fans....You'll know what I mean when I just say SERIOUSLY!???? This last fill ROCKS!!!!! All I've had to eat today is a sausage pattie for b.fast, and some tuna fish for lunch...and it's 6PM and I'm STILL Not even hungry! I'm a gonna drop some Serious Poundage this month, I just know it!! Especially since Steph is also going to kick my ass onto the elliptical machine! Oh yeah, and as for last nights episode....Although I enjoyed Addisons little vacation, I'm not sure I'd watch the spinoff show! But Survivor....Yau Man is gonna WIN! I just know it!

STEPH...If I wasn't sitting in a starbucks waiting for my car to be fixed, I'd be on the Elliptical! How 'bout I promise I'll work out at least 2x this weekend!? Make sure you hold me to it! I hope everything goes OK at the Dr. this am..... NAT...Thanks for those articles!! I have an exercise ball so I definitely need to get rollin on it! I definitely need to do some Arm work as I've noticed I've got the flabby wings when I wave...it sucks! Glad to hear you're feeling sexy again too! My scale is moing too!! Down 2 pounds since I got my fill on Wed! Woo hoo!!! I am definitely tight (took me 50 min. this AM to finish a sausage pattie), but not to the point where its uncomfortable, just to the point where I actually have to Eat and Behave like a Bandster!! I just signed up to get some professional phototgrahs taken by this INCREDIBLE photographer in July....so I want to be down at least 20 more pounds by then so I can look somewhat presentable in the pics! I want to get some taken of me and my boys before my oldest dissappears off into his own life in a year! Plus, if she gets some good ones of him, we can possibly use them as his Sr. Picture next year. So my Goal for May is to 1) Lose another 10 pounds at least and get solidly into the 240s....and 2) To Exercise at least 2x a week! (you all gotta get on my case about this one!)..... I HEAR YOU Loud and Clear LADIES.....WE'RE BACK AND IN CHARGE!!! yeah!

:clap2: :wow2: CONGRATULATIONS SASSY!!

SWEETHOT!!! Welcome back Girl!!! Don't get discouraged! Talk to us and tell us whats going on! We'll help as best we can! SASSY....Ditto what everyone else said! I am definitely tightER w/this last fill...and like Steph said, I can't gulp liquids anymore, I definitely have to SIP and take the Teeny Tiny Bites that I'd been NOT doing for so long now otherwise I know I'll regret it, BUT.....I can at least still get some food down, although not a lot! (YEAH!) So go for a slight unfill if you need one...you can always go in for more if they take out too much! NAT...sorry to hear work is so stressful!!! I once used to get so stressed out at work I literally got Hives every day I was there! It sucked! Luckily I'm not there anymore! STEPH....I need to get my ass kicked into exercise...seems like everyone else is doing so good w/it but I keep slackin there!! Congrats on the scale moving!! Do any of you have the band that holds 4cc?? Just curious if you do how much you have in it already?? I have only had a Protein smoothie from Robeks today (400calories) and I TRIED to eat a few cheez-its, but only got maybe 6-8 in me before I said 'no more'! Woo hoo!!! So I think I've maybe had 500 calories so far today! I guess I may need to be careful that I get ENOUGH calories in, although for a couple of days I know my body needs the shock since I had been up to 1400 calories a day! OH Yeah!! got another email from "the guy" today! Said he cables been down for 2 days and he's been busy at work but hoped I was having a good week and would write more later tonight...so we'll see! Type to you all later!