threebeauties

KStar - I see you are from TX, are you all right? My heart truly goes out to all those devestated by the hurricane. Lori

I got unfilled because I was breaking all the rules. Eating too much, too fast and all the wrong choices. I was actually pb'ing on purpose so that I could eat more. It was my decision to unfill. I felt that I needed a "break" from the band. Today is my appt and plan to be back on track TODAY !!!!! Chrispygal gave some great advice. I would love to hear any advice any of you success stories would like to share. I need all the help I can get. Jimboss - please come back

Hello Everyone, So nice to see some familiar names. Kstar - congrats on the baby, what a blessing. I have "threebeauties" myself. OK, so I posted a couple of weeks ago after being gone forever. I said I was getting back on track. Guess what, I haven't. I have gained back 20 of the 50 lbs I've lost. I am so pissed at myself I can't stand it. My pants that I had to belt to keep from falling down are now tight !!!!!! I am totally unfilled right now and have been for months. I have an appt with my dr on Monday. I hope to get a small fill. I know I can do this. I would have given up a long time ago if I didn't. I need the support of people who have been there and are there like all of you. Thanks for the great encouragement and advice ! Jimboss - where are you????

YEAH Chrispy So happy to see you here too ! I'm from MA as well. Glad to see you are doing so well, thanks for the words of encouragement, I truly appreciate it ! If you are ever interested, I would love to meet for coffee or lunch and chat about journey. PM me if you're interested. Lori

OMG - Jimboss - SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU ON. Your post came to my email so I logged onto the site. I have gained approx 20 lbs backfrom my 50 lb loss. I was too tight, pb'ing after every meal. I got totally unfilled a couple of months ago and have gone HOG WILD ! Right now I am telling myself that once the kids get back to school, I will get back on track. I need a fill and an attitude adjustment ! Jimboss - If you get back to posting, so will I. Maybe we can help each other ! Best of luck

Hey Glasgow girls ! I had mine done in Oct of 06. I am doing o.k, not as well as I had hoped but still hanging in there. I saw Adam today. He is by far, the best doctor I have ever encountered. I would love to meet you at all at a support group meeting possibly? I haven't been in a long time for scheduling reasons but really would like to.

I am one year out this month. I have had no serious side-effects. I do seem to have a lot more trouble with getting food stuck. I did talk to my dr. who did a flouro and he said everything looked good. I do think I have gotten "lazy" and probably don't chew well enough or eat as slowly as I once did. It is time to get back to basics. Honestly, I lost 50 lbs so far BUT almost all of that was in the first 3 months. I got very comfortable with my weight and did not put in the effort that I should have. I could have easily lost all the weight I wanted to in the year (30 more to go). I do feel like this is something I can live with for the rest of my life. I do however, feel like I just want to eat like I used to once in a while. I want to order a bunch of Chinese take-out, rent a movie and have a go at it. Of course, that is the type of behavior that got me so overweight in the first place. I feel like the band is the best decision I could have made as far as my weight goes. For the first time in my life, I am not focusing on food, eating or dieting. I am just "being". I would do it again in a heartbeat. It really is just a tool though. It is still a lot of work on my part!

Hi Everyone Its been soooooo long since I've posted. My one year is on Fri. I haven't lost anything in approx 6 months. My own fault, no one else to blame. I go in for a look under flouro to make sure the band is still where its supposed to be. Routine for my dr. I assume. Back on track, ready to re-commit also !!!!! I really miss the crew, where did you all go? p.s. I forgot how to use ticker but I am down approx 50 lbs, like to lose another 20 by my 40th birthday on Jan 28th !

Hey Kimberly150 My goal is also to lose another 25 by bandiversary !!! I really lost about 95% of my weight in the first 5 months. AFter that, not much happening. I am glad to be back posting. I need the support and encouragement of all of you guys ! Take care, have a great week.

Hi Everyone Wow!! I haven't posted since MAY. Congrats Raynie, I am so happy for you. I have been stuck at the same weight for months! I know I shouldn't be upset or complain because its my own doing. I haven't worked out in forever. I am down 50 lbs but would LOVE another 25 by my bandiversary (I'm so clever sometimes I KILL ME). I have been having a tough time with many foods, esp chicken, forget potatoes. Well, its time to get back on track and go back to basics. Keep up the work everyone, you are all doing so great!

Hi Y'All (I'm not from the South, just love to say it) I haven't posted in AGES. To be honest, not losing any weight and not paying any attention either. I don't know why? Maybe I'm starting to feel motivated again so I logged on, certainly hope so. Jessica, if my ass looked like that I'd be taking pics too:biggrin1: I kind of feel like a failure, haven't lost any weight in about 2 months, what's up with that? I did my first show for lia sophia on Sat night. It was a huge success and I think maybe that's why I am trying to get back on track. Standing in a room in front of a bunch of women ain't easy:nervous It's an amazing job though, I walked out of there having made over $300. I NEVER would have done something like this 5 months ago!! I truly applaud all of you who are sticking to it, even through the tough times. You guys inspire me! Keep it up

Cindyluhu I also had Dr. Glasgow. he is WONDERFUL, you will love him (i am sure you already know that). He will follow up with you, even if you don't want him to;) the liquid diet phase was really no biggie for me. At that point, you are really getting excited. It was the diet AFTER the surgery that was tough for me. You will do great. Go to the support group meetings, they really help. I have not been in a while, can't go this month either due to kids schedules but when I do go, I get rejuvinated. Good luck

Hey Cindy I don't post much here but just wanted to let you know I had Dr Glascow too and had my surgery in Oct at Norwood. he is great!!!! Maybe we met at a support group meeting?????

Hi All I haven't posted in a while. I think its because I haven't followed the rules in a while;) When I am not doing well band-wise, I tend to stay away from LBT, doesn't make sense, it should be the other way around. Today hubby asked me what I'm giving up for lent. I always give something up. After some serious thought, I decided I'm giving up 10 lbs!!! I have been really bad, eating the wrong stuff and definitely eating waaaayyyyy more than I should. I thought 10 lbs was a good thing to take on for Easter. glad to hear everyone is doing well. Happy Anniv Jimboss, I like what you said about sometimes not liking but always loving. I tell my hubby that too sometimes. I'll say " I am really not liking you right now, I love you, but don't like you at the moment" It will be 10 years for us this May!

I didn't make the challenge eiterh but damn I tried. I am happy with my progress as you all should be too. Shirley - were you a cheerleader in another life (or this one for that matter, great cheer) Jimboss - you are killing me!! I can sympathize with your wife, my hubby is a great guy but sometimes the mouth works quicker than the brain. I remember back when we were dating he told me I was perfect for him beccause......get this.............."I don't like beautiful women". Hows that for a big DOH!!! After he explained to me that he meant he doesn't like women who are always "all dolled up", high maintenance women. Anyway, talking about shoveling being easier. The past couple of days I have been sledding with my kids, not just out there watching them but actually sledding too. That is something I have NEVER done before. It was so awesome and they were so happy:scared: Ok, 10 for Easter sounds good to me. When is Easter anyway???

I'm a low carber too! when I eat regular Pasta or any other type of carb including sweets its like a switch gets turned on in my body that signals my brain to CRAVE MORE AND MORE AND MORE. Before the band I would eat another meal at night after the kids went to bed. Since banding and low carb, no nighttime eating at all EXCEPT those few times I tried to see if I could handle the white pasta. Sounds like first you have to follow the rules THEN maybe time for another fill. Giood luck!

Hi MA Friends, I haven't posted on this thread in a while! I was very sad that I couldn't make the get together at the mall. Hopefully next time. I am doing well, slipping a lot lately though but not totally falling:cry I can't believe how much better I feel about myself. I've gained back some of my confidence and self esteem. I can't believe it but I signed on to be an advisor for Lia Sophia. Really cool jewelry. I was a hostess and got lots of free stuff so I decided to try my hand at selling. I can't believe I'm going to stand in front of a room of women!!!! Anyway, if any of you MA girls are interested in hosting a party, I would love do meet you!! Everyone is doing so well, its exciting to read. Hope you all have a great week! Keep it up losers:biggrin1:

Hi All Welcome White06, you're right, we are a good bunch. We tell it all, the good, the bad, and the ugly;) I guess I didn't make the Vday challenge. Oh well, 10lbs down is great, I think. 10 more for Easter sounds like a plan! Generally, this is the time of the year where I've fallen off the diet wagon, the resolution to lose weight is out the window and I don't think about losing again until the weather gets warm and the layers come off. Of course, by then, its too late so I get discouraged and vow NEXT SUMMER WILL BE DIFFERENT!! I've played that game with myself for 10 years now. NOT ANYMORE:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: This really is the year for all of us. Yeah us!!!!!!!

YEAH Chrispy and Losing, you both look great!! I am so glad you posted pics. As soon as I can figure it out, I will too. I think sometimes we get discouraged but........pics don't lie!!! Can you believe how much better we will look and FEEL this summer. I am one of those people who are really affected by the heat. I sweat a lot and seem to be much hotter than those around me. I hope taking some of this weight off helps with that. I went shopping at Target yesterday just to pick up a couple of shirts. For the first time in a long time I bought something NOT IN THE PLUS SIZE DEPT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have a long way to go but that felt really good to me. Keep up the great work and thank you all for keeping me inspired. btw - Muscle Milk LIght is delicious. I got Cookies n Cream, yummy! Hope it helps with the hair!

Muscle Milk Light! I just got some on Ebay and its delicious. 195 cal and 25g of Protein. You mix with Water which I like (I never run out of that). It comes in a bunch of flavors. I have the Cookies n cream, YUMMY!

Yesterday I had a protein shake in the afternoon to see if it helps and it really did!!! I just got my Muscle Milk in the mail today, I'm anxious to try it, cookies n cream, yummy!

I've got the 15 min part down.......................

SO STRANGE to log on and see what the topic is. Last night I had homemade chicken soup for dinner. I put tons of extra wide noodles in my soup because I love them. I don't think I've had regular pasta since surgery because of the carb cravings I get after. Well, last night I had the soup and went to a meeting. at the meeting was birthday cake which I had 1/2 pc of (don't even really like bday cake). Came home, more soup. Woke up in the middle of the night and had snack size bag of doritos, 1 rice krispy treat and 1 kudos bar. What the f#%k ???????????? I too am waiting for the arrival of my Muscle Milk. I am trying to do really good today to make up for the late night binge but I did have some ff from McD. Oh well, we are only human. We will do better tomorrow!!!

Raynie That is the grossest story I've heard in a long time, what were you thinking posting that?........................I LOVE IT!!!!:clap2:

You guys are so great. Chrispy - what a nice thing to say! Soniacan- You are too funny JimBoss - Nice to know I'm not alone. I really don't think hubby is jealous. I guess its just not important to him. He has never been one for skinny girls or "fashion". I should be, and am, happy that my appearance isn't that big of an issue for him I guess it bothers me because I support the things he is excited about even though they don't particularly interest me. I guess I was just hoping for the same. Anyway, have a great week everyone!