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Hi there I am checking in to see how you are doing and the status of your weight loss progress. Hope everything going well with you. Please visit my blog with my up dates with my weigh loss. As My World Turn

Hi there I am checking in to see how you are doing and the status of your weight loss progress. Hope everything going well with you. Please visit my blog with my up dates with my weigh loss. As My World Turn

Gurl i'm doing well! I'm 3 weeks out, eating regular foods, just got a yrs gym membership so i'm working out and losing no weight, yet! I'm still 260lbs. I have a doc apt. On sept. 29th so i hope i get a fill, my doc don't give em out like that! I'm also training for my 1st 5k on sept. 26th! I will be posting pics!

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I've been at this since mid-February. I had my consult before they implemented the mandatory supervised weight loss for those people whose insurance didn't require it. I did have to lose 12 pounds and I lost 18. Yes, I'm on facebook...my name is listed as Tammy Burch Anderson. Today was hard...cake at work and roast at home. hmmm...focus!

Beautiful pictures! You look like one of those lucky girls (skinny b*****s) who has never had to think about her weight and has always just been tiny and beautiful!

Hi There, I noticed that you were the same starting weight that I am now. I live in Alberta and I am flying to Toronto to be banded on the 22nd of July. I was just wondering how you are doing and if you are happy with the band? I think my nerves are starting to get the better of me.

Hey!

I'm lucky in a sense because I can interchange any of the Optifast products (bars, shakes, soups, desserts) for my pre-op. Plus some fruit and veggies. So it's not all liquids! After losing so much weight in one day my head is definately in a different place! I killed myself at gym today and actually worked off more than I ate! =S

Wow! That's almost 5kg! (2.2lbs = 1 kg) Great Work!

Just wanted to share some info. I am using a body wrap product to tighten my loose skin works great especially on my flabby arms and abdomen. I will use this throughout my weight loss LAP-BAND? journey to keep my skin smooth and tight - Thank you Michelle for sharing with me! www.wraptodaylosetoday.com

awe thank you! hehe. youre doing great to miss thing!!! to pressure yourself, dont count calories, just eat a 1/2 of cup of your breakfast, lunch & dinner. its weird for me i cant eat anything until about 2pm, so i usually just drink my calories, with sugar free juice or something, & eat a larger lunch...then drink something at night... once you get your 2nd fill the weight will start falling off! trust me. what were your stats?

mine were, weight= 360, bmi= 57

now im 265 & 42.3 bmi.

I live in Colorado Springs. My daughter will be a year old on July 19th. How is your weight loss coming?

Hi Rosie. 60lbs is GREAT! I have lost 88 since banding, 98 all together. You can't judge your weightloss by someone elses. Any weightloss is great. Its really not about what you eat, but how much you eat. Try keeping your portion sizes to 5-6 oz. Watch the slider snacks if your having any (ice cream, yogurt, chips..etc). And increase your exercise. Also if you are too tight you won't lose any weight also, so pay attention to the redzone. If you are having any night coughs, regergitation, slow weightloss, etc you may need to have some fluid taken out. As for the support group you could always suggest it to your doctors office and start a group yourself. It's not hard starting one. And I'm sure there are plenty of WLS patients that could use the support just as much as you. Good luck to you. Please feel free to ask questions. Keep up the great work.

your skinny goals are inspiring...congrats on your weight loss so far!

OMG I know!!!! they said my bad arm should get better as I lose weight and that is not happening.. and all this is crazy.. My doctor is really impressed I am down 50 with all that is going on and is really proud of me.. so that helps me feel better. It turns out all the nodules in my head seem to be lipomas. But I will have to be monitored as a couple still bother me and have them removed if they get bad or start growing. They took cultures too and there is no infection or bacteria so they are happy about that. I will pray for you let me know. You can email too if you like or find me on fb

My doctor was going to push for 5weeks post op for the first fill, but I'm going away with some girlfriends for the weekend. I didn't want to do the fill and be out of town. we are renting a house and will be able to prepare some meal and they've all been so supportive. SO I will have my first fill the day after I get back to NY so I'll have to be good. At first I wasn't good with exercise but as the weight comes off I want to workout more. It's a great thing to finally see results. And the truth is I do feel some restriction so I'm hoping I won't need much of a fill.

rude is leaving a message dont ask stupid questions, ur losing weight but I guess for u its brain cells!

hi paula!

just hang in there! i was noticing the appetite growing more and more. it def takes will power to stay on track. just make sure you pre-measure your food before you go to work for lunch. i carry a TBS with me so when i'm out i know what 2TBS of food is instead of guessing. i had my first fill on wed and man did i feel the restriction! i also started my period that night and man, did that not feel good! everything on this site about your menstrul cycle and a tight band is def true...i did liquids for two and a half days cuz nothing felt good. i am now 4 days out from my fill and eating normal foods.

you said you are 17 down from surgery, what is your total weight loss? are you working out?

good luck and keep me posted on your progress!!!

Congratulations on your weight loss success!! You look fabulous and you must feel fabulous as well!! Way to go!!

hello, it has been a crazy week. The fill was easier than I thought I only got 2cc"s for my first fill. I go back July 14. I think I need more I am hungry within 3 hours of eating. Now that I am eating solids I have gain a few pounds which has me scared. I also have been working out a min of 1 hour a day.

Hey Nean how r you doing? Did you get the fill yet? They postponed mine till the 28th. Urgh and I need it to. I haven't lost any more weight. Hope you are having better luck...

Hey!! Thanks for commenting. My surgery is scheduled for 9/21 - and I can't "weight"! *lol* Hit me offline if you can. You're the first person i know that has had the sleeve...im curious about your experience! geenahb2@yahoo.com

you look great, congrats on your weight loss!

congrats on your weight loss!

What type of chips are you eating? I really love to eat crunchy foods so I started eating soy chips. One thing about eating the soy chip, I start to get an unpleasant taste in my mouth. I appreciate the advice to turn up the protein shakes. I am really praying this first fill give me more restriction so I feel more satisfied throughout the day. How did you feel with your first fill? Did it give you the edge you needed to achieve more weight lost? I am praying it gives me that edge.

Hey Girl..

I know you dont know me but I just wanted to tell you your doing great!!

I start my liquid diet Aug 12, and stay on it for 18days.. My Surgery is Aug. 26 then I'm still on liquids for 18 more days.. But its all good.. I just cant wait to lose this weight.. I weigh 332 the last time I checked. I also have a weigh in and Pic date set for the 11th and 25th.. so hopeful I will do great!!.. well add me as a friend I would love to keep in touch!! talk to you soon!!

Kimidawn