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Venting can be a good thing! But putting yourself down and not letting go of bad feelings can damage your progress! Praise yourself for the hard work you have done. You and I are about the same! I have lost 61 lbs in 5 Months and one week. I don't have a lot of full length photos of myself before, and I am just concentrating on staying on track to get to my goal. This quote helps me, so I am sharing with you! "Make everydays goal small enough to accomplish; big enough to matter, and specific enough to easily know when you've accomplished it." People who do this consistently, over a long period of time, find that before we know it, they have accomplished something great, and so you will!
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I have not seen this before, please call your Doctor for some advice! Best wishes!
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Hi Dee! Wow and 18 is good, I was so glad to get out of the 24-26 W's, and now that I look at those pants, the butt looks so big! LOL and it WAS! Ha! I squeezed into a pair of reg. 14's and I like the new jeans. I don't want to buy any new clothes that are too big for me, cause the tight ones will make us feel FAT and we will push to lose more weight. I am going to get on ALL protein (No Carbs) for three or four days next week! This gets the Fat Burning process going again and on the fifth day I will add up to 50 grams of carbs. I want to lose 15 lbs in the next five weeks or by Valentines Day! Best Wishes to you and lets keep in touch! I have a Consignment Store and a FaceBook page, I am going to post photos and conditions of the clothing on there, I will get you the link so you can check it out! You don't even have to be a Facebook Member to do it, but if you are, I am on there as Janet Starnes Hurst!
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You will never believe this! I TOO have a tipped port, the Doctor could not feel it so he took me to ex-ray to find the top of it, and then raised me up on the table, (actually rotated me on the table, until it was in a good position) and go the fill in! I only got .6 cc's, but he said that was good, and I hit Onderland this morning! Took a photo of the Scales HA HA! I was so happy, cause it was the first time in 15 years! I am so glad for you, you know 34 lbs is an aweful lot of FAT, If you put three 10 lb bags of sugar and one 4 lb bag on the table they would look like a lot and just try to pick them all up in a garbage bag, and they would be heavy, you could not tote them around all day without being exhausted! You are doing great! I you are going to do better now! I am so proud for you! I love my LapBand!
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Onderland! I can almost see it! I have not been below 200 lbs in over 15 years! I weighed in at 200.8 this morning and I am SO CLOSE! I dreamed last night that I would weigh 199.8 today! Because I want it so bad? I think this is a milestone for most of us and it will certainly get me out of a slump I have been in tossing a lb or 2 around for a few weeks, so I am gonna PUSH like the dickens to get under 200! That will catapult me to get with this program and take off another 10 lbs or so! I just bought a lot of new clothes (had to!) and my husband has no where to hang his now. But I HAVE to keep the ones I am in now and I HAVE to shop for some I can wear in a month or so! LOL I like having these problems, but I never buy anything that fits, and getting lots of cute stuff, so that makes me work harder to get there and get into those new clothes! Got into a 14 jeans yesterday, but I did keep a pair of my 24-26 W to compare too! Wow I was FAT! Just five months ago! I still feel FAT, and I will be glad when my mind changes with my body. I still go to the Plus Sz section in a store and browse, then work my way over to womens, old habits die hard! LOL My daughters in their 20's want to dress me in YOUNGER lookin clothing, I MAY just let them! Have a ONDerful day and if you are not there, Good Luck in getting to ONEderland with me!
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Why is getting to ONEderland SO Important?
janetsjourneytoslim commented on janetsjourneytoslim's blog entry in Blog 75574
Onderland! I can almost see it! I have not been below 200 lbs in over 15 years! I weighed in at 200.8 this morning and I am SO CLOSE! I dreamed last night that I would weigh 199.8 today! Because I want it so bad? I think this is a milestone for most of us and it will certainly get me out of a slump I have been in tossing a lb or 2 around for a few weeks, so I am gonna PUSH like the dickens to get under 200! That will catapult me to get with this program and take off another 10 lbs or so! I just bought a lot of new clothes (had to!) and my husband has no where to hang his now. But I HAVE to keep the ones I am in now and I HAVE to shop for some I can wear in a month or so! LOL I like having these problems, but I never buy anything that fits, and getting lots of cute stuff, so that makes me work harder to get there and get into those new clothes! Got into a 14 jeans yesterday, but I did keep a pair of my 24-26 W to compare too! Wow I was FAT! Just five months ago! I still feel FAT, and I will be glad when my mind changes with my body. I still go to the Plus Sz section in a store and browse, then work my way over to womens, old habits die hard! LOL My daughters in their 20's want to dress me in YOUNGER lookin clothing, I MAY just let them! Have a ONDerful day and if you are not there, Good Luck in getting to ONEderland with me! -
It is cold here in the Southern town I live in in Florida this am! 18 degrees and too windy. don't know the wind chill factor, but I amm Freezingggg! Lost all my insulation! LOL You are doing great, like the blog, very informative for those just getting started! I thank God every day for my band, and watching over me through this process! 60 lbs gone in 5 months! 40 more to go!
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I'm Almost Overweight!!! Yay!
janetsjourneytoslim commented on arkansasbandster's blog entry in Blog 73174
I can not wait to be NORMAL! HUMMMM just wondering how I will be. Even after losing 60 lbs, I still feel FAT! LOL -
I agree with adagray, could be dehydration! Lots of fluids and if you don't like plain water, then Crystal Lite! I am down 60 lbs in five months, and I joined a Gym three months ago too,because like you I was worried about too much loose skin. I had a personal trainer design a plan for me and it is working! I have already added 15 additional lbs of weights to my workouts! Loving it! It is cold here in FL today 18 degrees! Makes me depressed, but I got to get up and get out! Congrats!
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You may be ok anyway at school because you physically will not be able to consume the total amount of the meal. But it does hinder the weight loss when you can not prepare the food yourself and know how it is prepared, what kinds of oils used, etc. After a week my port area (the area stitched inside was the sorest) stopped being painful, just knew it was there and a little discomfort and the other places were well on their way to healing. When do you go back for your followup appt? If you are still sore then, make sure you are not getting any infections! I feel for you, because I have been there with you, right where you are, I had gas pains in my chest and shoulder(left) soo baddd! Walking helps that, moves it around and gets rid of it! Your stomach is so swelled right now and as that goes down, and it will, you will be able to sit in the desks with no problem, in a couple of months and they will get passed before you know it, (I know seems like time is standing still right now) you will be smaller and happier! Hang on!
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Good Morning Shonette! It is cold here in Florida! I am so proud of the way you send your grandsons lunch to school! Wow! He will thank you one day! I wish they would bring back the Presidents Physical Fittness program into the schools.
I went for a fill in two days ago, and since then I am down two lbs. Down to 200.8 and so wanting to get under 200! Have not been there in over 15 years! It will be my point to get really excited! I might even SHOUT! LOL
I was only on liquids for 48 hours so I know that got me kick started on losing the weight! I was so hungry at 5:00 yesterday when I got home I just wanted to start grazing on anything! But thank God I had pre-cooked some veggies! I did have an ounce of peanuts! (the oil from them is good for you)
Keep up the good work, and keep in touch! It is 18 degrees this am and I am freezing! Since this weight loss, I have to layer my clothing to keep half way warm!
Janet
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You look great! How much have you lost total? Are you getting use to living with the Band? I am so happy I did this. But it is a LIFE thing! I feel wonderful, exercising now at a local gym. Getting there, lost 60 lbs as of today.
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So how are you doing? I was also banded in July on the 29th and got out of the hospital on the 30th. I have lost 60 lbs so far and lots of inches! I am curious what you all are eating, I need far more variety in my diet! LOL I am hungry, but can't eat too much of anything, so I eat what I want and I am going to a gym now too. Keep in touch.
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Very pretty girl, congratulations! Have you made your goal? You look like it! -
What a tremendous change, hard to believe it is possible! -
105 down, 11months out
janetsjourneytoslim commented on BandsterMom's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
I don't see anywhere what weight you were before the surgery and the large pants, what size were you wearing before? I think you have done an awesome job! You look wonderful and are a very pretty stay at home mom of four. I had four too and had to work, God Bless you! I am proud for you. -
1/7/10 I'm Sick Of Shoveling Snow...
janetsjourneytoslim commented on Band_Groupie's blog entry in The Sweet Spot
I like your photos! What is your source? We may get some snow flurries in Florida by the weekend! It is raining here now and warming things up tonight and then dip back down all day tomorrow! -
The ticker is moving Again!
janetsjourneytoslim commented on janetsjourneytoslim's blog entry in Blog 75574
Thank God the Ticker is moving again! Down a little more! I actually gained inches this time but lost weight~due to working out with weights, but I was happy because I came down another jean size! Exercise helps folks! I may have gained muscle and a few inches overall, but muscle will increase your metabolism and that burns fat and leave muscle! I will take it! Lost 6 more lbs, down 60 lbs now! 50 more to go! Pre surgery weight 262 Weight lst day of two week pre-op diet 259.5 Weight day of Surgery 247 Weight today 202 Surgeon: Dr. Timothy Klepper, Florida Panhandle, Bonifay, FL:thumbup: -
Less and Less CC's in my Band on Fill Days!
janetsjourneytoslim commented on janetsjourneytoslim's blog entry in Blog 75574
I could not understand why my CC's got less and less. I WANTED more and more, because I thought that is what gave me restriction. Well I found out the very interesting facts about the fills today when I went in for my Fourth Fill! You need more CC's when you are streaching out the stomach more! If you are staying on program, and eating like you should. (And thank god I haven't cheated that much) Then you require less CC's to get the same restriction as you had in the beginning. I have a 10CC band and I am at 5.7CC's I hope that I can get another 50 lbs off by July 2010! I will be setting some small goals, and breaking them down through time in order to get there! Going to change my eating plan a little, and start adding foods that are a little higher carbs, but in very small quantities! I want to be able to eat like REAL Normal people and still lose weight. Then when I get to goal weight I will just maintain, by increasing the caloric intake a little and watching it! I felt better after talking with my Dr. and his nurse today! I am getting slim~~~Thanks to Dr. Tim! (and the LapBand) -
Thanks for responding! I know what you mean, I think by changing for the better, we can set good strong values for healthy lifestyles for our children and grandchildren. Someone has to do something. But have you ever looked at the schools menus? They are so carb ladened and too many carbs increase the desire for sweets and MORE carbs. We need to get more protein in our kids and more exercise in fun games for them and they would lose the desire for sweets and fries. (Oven Fries are good tho and I have them sometimes too) Keep up with me and we will get this thing kicked into gear, for a great losing year!
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Things I can't do now but I know I will soon.
janetsjourneytoslim commented on AprilShowers2010's blog entry in Blog 79520
I can, I can I can and I am. I have just tied my shoes without a struggle, cross my legs like a lady and not have my crossed leg held over with my hands. Wear high heels again and not worry about falling down. Run if I want to! Walk two miles and feel good afterward and not out of breath! Sit indian style on the couch, get in the floor for exercise and not have to ask for help to get up! It really feels good, and you don't know what you missed until you do it again. Your post really make me think! Quote: You can't change your body if you don't first change the way you think! Best Wishes for your success! -
Never wanted to be weighed before in my life.....
janetsjourneytoslim commented on AprilShowers2010's blog entry in Blog 79520
Love the Quote! You will get there and then there will be times when you wish they would forget to weigh you LOL! Hang on! -
2007- nearly at my heavist. 332 pounds! ick!
janetsjourneytoslim commented on TwilightLover83's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
You look pretty in this photo! You have a very pretty face and now a pretty body too. Show some full view shots of you on here so we can see that 100 lbs gone! You have nothing to be ashamed of now! Great Job. -
Christmas Day 2009 w/ my mom. Down alittle over 100 pounds!!!!!!
janetsjourneytoslim commented on TwilightLover83's gallery image in Member Photo Gallery
Amazing work! Congrats you look great! -
I go in for a fill tomorrow! I have only lost about 61 lbs in five months but I am happy with that! Had a good workout at the Gym here last night~a little sore today tho! Loved your new photos, you have a great lookin family. You are so pretty and so are your daughters, they look like you a lot. I will be thinking of you Friday and praying that the Flouroscopy works. This is the ONLY way I ever get a fill. My Dr. believes in it! This way I don't get overfilled like some of the others and not able to swallow water or liquids and keep them down! You are doing really good too and it all happens in time, and I know it will be a good journey, cause it sure isn't like it use to be now. I have a pair of capri's I saved, size 24W and now I am down into 16 R's so I feel blessed. Keep Smilin!