tammyj

Don't worry..a little fill is going to do wonders!

See there...you are on the move now!!! WAY TO GO!!!

How was everyone's weekend? Juli, I'm usually online quite a bit on the weekends, but I'm thinking since the weather is finally getting nice it's keeping us away from this board. I felt really tight yesterday for some reason. I had a very hard time gettin fluids down so I just gave up. I only drank one bottle of water yesterday and one protein shake...that's all I could manage. It's much looser today...thank goodness! I don't know what could have caused that. I did quite a bit of drinking Saturday night so maybe that had something to do with it. Other than that, I have nothing to report. I haven't weighed myself in 2 weeks so I'm excited to see what the scale says when I weigh-in tomorrow night at the hospital. More pics anyone??? Come on, let's see...we are all losing so well!!!

Weigh-in last night and this past week I've lost 6 POUNDS!!! Total weight loss 38lbs!!! :scared: About a month ago I said I wanted to lose 13lbs by Mother's Day Weekend and a couple weeks ago I had given up hope because I hadn't lost any weight. Low and behold I've lost 11lbs in 2 weeks and now I am 2lbs away from that goal. I think I am going to make it!!! NSV-I went jogging last night and as I was putting on my fanny pack, it wouldn't fit so I adjusted the straps as much as I could til I finally had to take the extender off. I have never worn that fanny pack without the extender and I don't need it anymore!!! It makes me feel like I'm practically a normal size person. I know it sounds silly, but I am proud!!! WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

Hi Sophie! My exercise challenge is going pretty good. Some days, I have to force myself to go, but I always feel better afterwards. I normally do 30 min circuit training plus 100 crunches, but I am getting a little bored with it so I decided to only do it on Mon, Wed, and Fri, and on Tues and Thurs I do a 45min walk/jog. What's your routine?

Thanks Juli and Tia! I am amazed myself! Where the heck did my butt go...lol!!! I didn't think 40 lbs would make that big of a difference! Tia, you don't want to be so tight that you can't get quality food down like lean meats and veggies. You need your protein! For now, you can just buy the cans of protein shakes instead of trying to make them. Good Luck today at your weigh-in! :gluck:

How is everyone doing??? I have a lot of reading to catch up on. From the few posts I have read many of us are going through "the fill" blues. Hang in there everyone! This too shall pass. Tia, you look awesome girl! I can really see a difference! I agree with you...our body shape is alot alike! I said I would post pics when I reached a 40lb loss. I don't know if I made it there yet, but I'll take some pics and post them anyway. I'm anxious to see if there's any change myself. Have a Great Day Everyone!!!

I hope everyone is doing well! Lori, If someone is close to me they can hear the gurgling as my food is trying to get through my band...a little embarrasing so I know how you feel! Hey Pam, we've missed ya girl!!! Good Luck with your first fill AfrykanV!!! Mrs. Husker, It feels so good when someone else notices our weight loss! ThickChick...HOORAY FOR RESTRICTION!!!! How's the workouts going everyone??? Juli, I know you're working it. Keep it going girl! I can't wait to see some progression pics. Don't be shy ya'll...let's see them. I think I will take some and post them when I am 40lbs down...only 2lbs to go so I'm hoping that will be next week sometime! I'm heading out to MS tonight so I'll check back with you guys on Monday!

Weigh-in last night and this past week I've lost 6 POUNDS!!! Total weight loss 38lbs!!! About a month ago I said I wanted to lose 13lbs by Mother's Day Weekend and a couple weeks ago I had given up hope because I hadn't lost any weight. Low and behold I've lost 11lbs in 2 weeks and now I am 2lbs away from that goal. I think I am going to make it!!! NSV-I went jogging last night and as I was putting on my fanny pack, it wouldn't fit so I adjusted the straps as much as I could til I finally had to take the extender off. I have never worn that fanny pack without the extender and I don't need it anymore!!! It makes me feel like I'm practically a normal size person. I know it sounds silly, but I am proud!!! WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

Weigh-in last night and this past week I've lost 6 POUNDS!!! NSV-I went jogging last night and as I was putting on my fanny pack, it wouldn't fit so I adjusted the straps as much as I could til I finally had to take the extender off. I have never worn that fanny pack without the extender and I don't need it anymore!!! It makes me feel like I'm practically a normal size person. I know it sounds silly, but I am proud!!! WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2:

Hey AfrykanV!!! You work it girl!!! I'm so proud of you!!! I've never been sore after a fill. I actually went jogging right after my last fill so if you're up to it GO FOR IT!!!

:wave: HEY BANDSTAR, It's good to hear from you and it's good to hear you are doing better. My scale at home is screwy too so I refuse to get on it. I only weigh-in at the hospital and at the gym. I think your restriction is pretty good for now. If you go any tighter you may have trouble getting food down morning, noon and night. So, like Sopie said I think you should wait awhile. Mrs. Husker, I'm sorry to hear about your port, but at least it's still accessible. I think that's what really matters. Denise, the foaming at the mouth doesn't sound good. I was too tight after my second fill, but I never got to the point of foaming at the mouth. I decided to have some taken out because I was having trouble getting my water in and didn't want to get dehydrated. Are you feeling any better today? Karen, or should I say Superwoman!!! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. You have so much going on and it seems overwhelming, but it sounds like you are handling it well and still able to follow the rules and stick to your goals. I commend you for that! :clap2:

Good Luck with your fill today and let us know how everything goes!

How have you been doing Karen? We've missed you around here. We need an update please!!!

That doesn't sit well with me either. Since having good restriction I really don't feel the the need to do it now because I'm barely eating anything. I do watch what I put in my mouth. Lean protein first, then fruits and veggies...I never even get to the carbs. I know if I hit a plateau or as I get closer to my goal weight, the weight will get harder to come off so I may have to start tracking again. Bummer, but we do what we have to do right?

I went for my second fill last Monday. I was filled to 2.75cc in my 4cc band. I was feeling way too tight the next day. It took me about 2 hours to finish a 4oz protein shake and I went from drinking 64oz of water a day to barely getting in 20. The next day after our group meeting at the hospital I decided to let the nurse know and she said it sounded like I was too tight and I could easily get dehydrated if I didn't get some taken out. So I did! My Dr. removed .5cc from my band so now I'm at 2.25cc and now I have very good restriction!!! I'm eating about 1/2cup of food at each meal, I'm satisfied, and I'm not having any food problems...NO PBs...knock on wood! :update: After being stuck at 252lbs for 3 weeks I finally weighed-in at 247lbs when I went for my fill so I lost 5lbs in one week. I lost that weight the week before my second fill when I barely had any restriction so it was mostly WILLPOWER. I worked my butt off to lose those 5lbs!!! I can't wait to weigh-in tomorrow to see how much weight I've lost since having the fill! WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!!! :bounce: :high5: :nod:

Here's another KICK IN THE BUTT!!! Keep reminding yourself what your goals are. I felt the same way a couple weeks ago. I was on the verge of CRACKING UP!!! :frusty: I had to talk myself out of over indulging on several occasions and I am so glad I didn't, but I sure came close. We will all have those moments of weakness, but we have to stay focused because even with restriction it is still our job to make better food choices. The band is not going to do that for us. Now get your butt back on track!!! :biggrin1:

I went for my second fill last Monday. I was filled to 2.75cc in my 4cc band. I was feeling way too tight the next day. It took me about 2 hours to finish a 4oz protein shake and I went from drinking 64oz of water a day to barely getting in 20. The next day after our group meeting at the hospital I decided to let the nurse know and she said it sounded like I was too tight and I could easily get dehydrated if I didn't get some taken out. So I did! My Dr. removed .5cc from my band so now I'm at 2.25cc and now I have very good restriction!!! I'm eating about 1/2cup of food at each meal, I'm satisfied, and I'm not having any food problems...NO PBs...knock on wood! :update: After being stuck at 252lbs for 3 weeks I finally weighed-in at 247lbs when I went for my fill so I lost 5lbs in one week. I lost that weight the week before my second fill when I barely had any restriction so it was mostly WILLPOWER. I worked my butt off to lose those 5lbs!!! I can't wait to weigh-in tomorrow to see how much weight I've lost since having the fill! WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO!!!!! :bounce: :high5: :nod:

I must have missed your last post. What a bummer!!! Dr. Bonomo is great though isn't he? We are in very good hands! I hope you get rescheduled very soon!!!