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Hi all. Well I haven't weighed myself latley, will probably do so tomorrow. I also haven't been keeping track of calories the past few days because I wanted to focus more on eating and getting food and stuff in me and just resting and healing. But I am starting to feel better! I don't think that counts as a NSV since it isn't really related to weight loss directly, but I'm sure happy about it. A couple of days ago I had some chopped beef brisquet for dinner. It was yummy. Then when DH was eyeing my left overs (I always have plenty these days) I told him not to touch them cause that was going to be dinner for the next day. So he started mumbling about how he needs to start ordering more so he will have left overs too. The past couple of days I've been on a cold cereal kick for some reason. It just sounded really good. So I ate some cap n crunch. Then I remembered I had some healthier stuff like grape nuts and kashi. And cold cereal goes down well! I can eat a whole bowl of that stuff. I was surprised because once I wasn't even full after eating a bowl. Shocked is more like it. So I was thinking to myself that maybe I was starting to lose some of my restriction since it seemed like I was eating more of stuff. Then today for lunch I decided to have a burger- a fastfood one since DH picked one up (he worked from home yesterday so he gets to be a bum today I guess). I got a angus burger for burger king, with cheese, but no mayo. Took the top bun off because all that bread is just too filling. So I ate half the burger (no fries- I don't have room for fries!) and then massive PB, evil golfball feeling. Even half a burger with just half a bun was too much I guess. So I suppose my restriction is still pretty good. Cold cereal and stuff like that just slide on down apparently! So I guess I should stick to my oatmeal-- that stuff is sticky. Eitherway right now I am not that concerned about gaining a few pounds. I know that sounds strange and I don't want to gain weight in general, but I feel that I need to focus on just healing now and getting better and making sure I eat. (sometimes its easier to not eat esp if I wait too long and then I feel nauseated and won't want too, etc) Then once I feel stronger and so forth I get back in the saddle, so to speak and refocus on the specifics of the foods and calories. I'd just been feeling so very tired rundown sick plus I feel like I've had great weight loss so right now the numbers aren't my focus. I am sorting through some old clothes I have though- keep, give away, throw out. The keep clothes I am then going to sort by size so when I do go down a size I can just go to the right pile instead of having to sort through all of them. My size 22 jeans are just too big on me! I can take them off without unfastening them! That is a good NSV I think. I hope everyone else is doing well! Keep up the good work!

Sorry for all your bad news Pam On our way home from my parent's yesterday we pass a cemetary and I saw 2 young guys putting flowers on a grave and I had a teary-eyed moment.. must have been their mom So I briefly said something about it last night before bed, but I ate so much and so much BAD stuff yesterday. I don't know how it all got in there, I don't feel like it's backed up, but how would it not be stretching out the pouch?? I ate about 3c of food in one sitting.. I ate half of a bratwurst in a hot dog bun, and that's the only thing that gave me problems, and I ate that first.. I had to do small small bites. And then I was going to try my dad's burgers, but one bite and I wasn't hungry anymore.. so I had some chips and dip, and then I was able to eat (this is not an NSV moment.. I forget the acronym) 2 pieces of cake!!! I was trying to resist, but both my g'mas make their cakes from scratch and.. someone brought cupcakes, and I was able to say NO to cupcakes.. someone brought brownies, and I said NO to brownies.. and then the cakes came out.. and I thought, I'll just try each of them.. took a normal slice of one (someone else cut the pieces), and a tiny slice of the other (i cut that one)..But while I'm eating them, I never got the 'full' feeling.. ugh. So sad.. woke up this morning, bleeding heavy from period, so I'm hoping that's the source of my weak moment. I did do extra time on my Gazelle last night trying to work off some of those calories I packed in... but I know I still went way overboard. I can't wait till June 6th..

Thanks Elisabeth!!! I had the best NSV on Mother's Day!!! My husband and son gave me a giftcard for The Avenue for Mother's Day and let me spend the afternoon shopping with my mom. I needed clothes desperately as everything is falling off of me and my husband said he had no idea what size to buy. When I got to the store I guessed that I would be a size 18 because I just bought a cocktail dress in that size two weeks ago. I tried on a pair of 18 capris....and they were too big!!! Yup, I'm a size 16!!!! A 16!!!!! Have I mentioned that I started this process as a size 30? I was so excited that I actually started shouting "woo hoo!" in the middle of the fitting room!! I haven't been a size 16 since high school! As a matter of fact, my senior prom dress was an 18! I'm so excited that I think when I wear my new clothes, I'm gonna announce to everyone and anyone..."Oh, by the way, I'm wearing a size 16!!!" LMAO!!

I'm gonna be honest here. Since about two wks post-op (my banding was 3/14/07) I haven't really had to chew-chew-chew, take very long to eat a meal, or really have to slow down much at all, maybe on occasion in the a.m. Even after my 1st fill I didn't. But now I do. My last fill of an additional 1cc has done the trick. I knew by ppls posts and the LB rules what is expected of me when it comes to meal time. But as of Friday, I officially have to follow these rules. These few days have been hard. I haven't pb'ed yet but today i really wanted to. I thought i was gonna die. I spit and spit saliva but never did. This is taking some getting used to. Did good for dinner! went to Applebees and had the weight watchers talapia..yum-o! I had about 3 tbsp of it and a few bites of broccoli and 1 asparagus speer and I was totally full! Slow and steady really was the trick. I guess this is my NSV! I'm slowly learning how to use this cool new tool I have!....Oh, and I went down 1 pant size! woo-hoo Lost 30 lbs since November, 20 since banded. Thanks fro listening

WARNING...NON-SCALE VICTORY (NSV) AHEAD! So I am out for my walk today, just going along, admiring the view of this beautiful day and minding my own business. Most of the walk was uneventful, outside of saying HI to a few people I would pass by here and there, until I made my way back home, a car came by and some TWENTYSOMETHING guy whistled out the window at me! ROFL. Wow, how long has it been since that has happened? I have no idea *grin*....but it certainly feels great! The funny thing was, I had nothing revealing or outstanding on...just a casual outfit of capris and matching top. Of course, they were a couple of sizes smaller. Heh.

<p>OH Julie:</p> <p> </p> <p>Doesn't sound like boasting to me. Sounds more like an NSV!</p>

Beth - sounds like you had a wonderful day with your daughter. Way to go on the NSV!! I'm sure it felt good to get that size 18 on! I have had a long day of doing a lot of nothing...I finished a project someone hired me to make and I entered all my email addresses into my new lap top and now I've been cruising the Internet a bit. Time for me to head to bed. Happy Mother's Day to all you moms out there!

Hi All, I was banded 4/5 and I am feeling great! I have to remind myself I just had surgery, like I wanted to give blood at a blood drive two weeks out, luckily my sister is a nurse practioner and she reminded me while on liquids maybe I shouldn't give blood! Now I have to remember still no heavy lifting. Anyway, my major change has been that my rings are no longer cutting off my circulation! I have been forgetting and sleeping with them on because they fit so well. They used to leave deep inprints on my fingers. Hows that for a NSV? Good luck to all!

Nat- how is ds today? I hope better my ds ate a bunch of vitamins when he was about 2 puked his guts out- thankfully that was all. Bev- hope you and Eric are having fun. Enjoy your weekend! kaydot- Good luck with peds. I liked peds, I always thought in nursing school I would do peds or OB. It turned out I did critical care, ER and that kinda stuff. Now I am a house supervisor, I really like it. I have some great bosses and a great hospital. What area are you looking at going into?? Bk- That dvd does sound like fun-- I love to dance except I have 2 left feet. my dd thinks I am so fun when we dance together My NSV- I was sitting at my desk the other day and I crossed my legs! Normally and it felt good, when I realized I was doing it I was like oh my goodness! =) I am still pretty tight. We are going out for mothers day tonight I think I am going to get a salad. I really want one and I have not tried it yet. I hope I dont pb in front of everyone. Actually maybe I can just have some of dh--I dont know going out is such a pain! Well i will update more later! Jill

OH Juli - You look Marvelous! Tia - The picture of you and your daughter is precious, and I love the new do! I can really tell the difference in both of your faces. Congratulations on the NSV Kaelin's Gma! Stay strong and keep the faith everyone! We will all do this at our own pace. Our bodies (and minds) will want to revolt at various times. Working with our bands will be a learning process and will take time. I like the fact that I am losing slowly....I think it's way better for our health and skin and mental adjustment. I was talking to someone who had bypass and lost 100 lbs in 5 months......that is SO not healthy!

Well my gallstone purge worked, about 200 stones I estimate. It was not a fun week for me but it's over. Maybe now I can finally get some good excersize in! It's a little hard when you are living in the bathroom or doubled over in pain. Efficka, just keep checking in and letting us know how you are, I am sorry you are so sick, it's no fun at all. Take care and feel better soon! Julie, good for you getting the candy thing under control It isn't easy being unfilled. Well I am not sure how or why but the scale says 269 and even if it goes up a pound or two for a few days I am taking the low number and running with it. Now despite flucuations I am in my mind in the 60's yay and hopefully with my little baby fill i got I will get safely to the center of town and maybe even breeze on thru without stopping for gas. Kat I am still praying. Oh and Betty do we have a date yet? for or little bash? Ooh nsv I almost forgot about. I was talking to some ladies from church during a rehearsal Wednesday night and we were talking about dress sizes and how I bought a new dress off the internet a size 26 but it is about 2-3 sizes too big! It must run genreous because I know I am definitely no smaller than a 22 at the very smallest. My 26 slacks and skirt are getting pretty loose so maybe somewhere between 22-24 but anyway, I said it's hard cause I really don't know what size I am anymore, and the one lady said I looked about like her daughter who is an 18! Now I know I am not an 18 yet but boy that made me feel good! Hehe, had to share.

One of the first little NSV's I noticed after surgery was that my nails stronger and didn't peel back any more!! My hair is also much thicker than it has been in several years. I give all the credit to protein.....I get 80/100 grams a day every day for the past 14 months now.

Kaydoll - you made me laugh out loud. I've always said the same thing. (about my own "white meat," not anyone else's) HUGE NSV. I wore a pair of black slacks with a turquoise thread in them. Really cute. I wore a black top that is kind of clingy, with no jacket with it! I was walking out of a meeting and a co-worker said "Hey there - you are getting really skinny! What are you trying to do, blow away?" I blushed. Literally BLUSHED! I said something self-depreciating, and then said, "What I meant to say was, thank you!" I am feeling and seeing a huge difference! salad for lunch, another protein drink for dinner, and 60 minutes, hook or crook, on the elliptical today. As soon as I hit 224, I'm in the gym in a big way. That is a mere 20 pounds away! I've had to rethink my 7/14 goal. I wanted to be 199, but I think if I'm at 224 by then, it is a huge huge accomplishment. That is how thin I was when I delivered my son. That's a 75.5 pound loss. I'll be a nice size 16 by then, and at that point, everything else I lose is literally gravy. It's been a good day. I'm going to get my boy and love him up some more. Later, gals! C.

NSV: When I am standing up and I look down, the only thing that is blocking my veiw of my feet are my boobs!!! I am on my way out of town for work for the weekend and decided that I would wear something comfortable to work for the drive. I normally wear jeans and on oversized work shirt and today I am wearing a pair of workout (not quite sweets) pants and a t-shirt that fits. Everyone here (all 4 other employees) has told me today that they can see the weight loss and I was looking good. Man that made my day.

Don't we all have a pair of "Skinny jeans" hidden away somewhere? Welll, I have a pair(not really skinny, but skinnier) that I bought a size too small about 3 years ago when I was on yet another "I'll lose and fit into them" moment. Well, about a month or so ago, I was indeed able to wear them. Then today, I realized I can actually put them on and take them off without undoing them. Granted, I have to wiggle a bit, but I'm soooo thrilled. :faint:

Angie~ I couldn't get through it. I lost my most 2 years ago...still sucks. I am not a mom either. But I forwarded it to all the teachers who are moms here, now they are mad because I've ruined their makeup, lol. Anyway, Happy Mom's Day to my violet sistas!!! I am proud to be in your company! Well, I think today is gonna be a bad eat day. It is Teacher Appreciation Day and the lounge is fulll of goodies, from donuts to fruit, chips, all kinds of crap! I had a SMALL muffin and some fruit. The muffin just made me sick, that is what i get. Then after school is a baby shower, and I was in charge of the cake. I will pick up a Red Velvet cake for the party. I will try to be good, I swear (I hope). Problem is that I feel great, same weight loss, clothes are so baggy, and I have no restriciton...oh, and I am way late for TOM. So, I will enjoy the party, just in moderation. Laura~ Good luck today! I wish I were getting a fill. Terry~ Sounds like your doing well. I can't wait to get to that place. I am sure you will do a lot of learning in the next few months...but what an exciting journey. Thanks for goin' first!!! Tracy~ That is my fear, to slime or PB in the car, or resturaunt, or anywhere in public. I told myself, no matter what, NO MORE FAST FOOD! That is a huge NSV for me, I live alone during the week and always was in a drive through. It has not been easy, especially w/ no restriction. But I figure, I can't have a diet coke anyway, so I don't need to go there. One thing is for sure...My skin has never looked better!!! Not one pimple (usually got 1-2 each month) since March 20!!! Everyone else...have a great and beautiful day! It is 100 degrees here today and just fabulous! xoxo Lunasa~ that was hilarious about your DH...LMAO!!! There is something special here though:)

That is NOT the least bit silly! Congrats on the loss and the NSV. You are a great role model. Thanks, everyone, for the kind words--you are the best! Sometimes, it seems to me, when we are in the middle of chaos, we don't realize how difficult it all is until we are able to look back and go, "Whew! We made it." Thanks for your thoughts and prayers. They are SO appreciated. We are doing fine. First daughter to arrive comes in a few hours--sheets are changed and I put a little pot of fresh flowers in her room. We are ready to PAR-TAY with her and her grandpa and the others when they arrive. Oh, a funny thing happened (skip this part if you want--it's just me rambling--again). I asked this daughter who is coming tonight if there is anything she would like to request while she is here (meaning, of course, FOOD because in our family FOOD IS LOVE). She's a tiny little thing--5'8" and 117 dripping wet). She said, well, you know, it's silly but I've been really wanting some meatloaf and baked potatoes, squash, biscuits, etc.--you know, Sunday dinner--because Matt (her husband who isn't coming until Saturday) hates meatloaf and squash. The funny thing is that I fixed that very meal on Sunday and had leftovers but had given my parents and another daughter each two big slices of meatloaf to take home and I didn't have any left. So, I called my daughter and they were just sitting down to dinner--leftover meatloaf. So I called my parents and they still have the meatloaf. Yippee! My husband is taking a little cooler up there today when he goes to sit with my Dad and packing up the two pieces of meatloaf to bring home for her. I still have potatoes, biscuits, and squash. So we are set and I don't have to cook again for tonight. Crazy! Well, like I said, FOOD IS LOVE and she will definitely know she is loved! LOL Have a great day and thanks, again, for your support and well wishes. Karen

TracyinKS, Good job on the NSV!!! Yippee. Even though I keep whining and complaining about not losing I guess I too have a NSV to share. I am wearing a pair of capris today that fit and did not fit just six weeks ago. I could not even lay on the bed and get these suckers to button! So today I am wearing them. I think they would fit a heck of a lot better -10lbs but they are on and I did not lay on the bed to button them! Have a great time on your trip, where are you going? We will be thinking of you.

GOOD MORNING VIOLETS.. and a to Lunasa .. sweetcheeks LOL! I laughed out loud with what your dh said... I am feeling downright good today.. We are heading out of town later today and so I took the opportunity to wear those NSV jeans, a cute white shirt that I now have to TUCK in or it just looks too sloppy, and I splurged on a pair of new white shoes yesterday... I dropped my son off at my moms this morning and she said she could really tell that I've lost, and my work buddy that knows I had it done said she could really tell in my neck and chest area... YEAH But.......... drum roll........... I had my first PB/Sliming episode this am in the truck....... I had went through the drive through of MCDonalds to get my son some breakfast to eat at grandmas and I thought.. I'd get an egg/sausage biscuit and not eat the biscuit.... The egg......... I obviously didn't chew it well enough but I was on my last bite before I realized it was a HUGE, HUGE, HUGE mistake...... I experienced the GOLFBALL in the throat feeling and the sharp pain.......... the entire way back to work I Slimed and PB'd till it was all up and out......I threw the uneaten portion in the trash as soon as I got to work........ YUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!! duhhhhhhh.. I guess I REALLY DO HAVE A BAND IN THERE! Pamela: I thought of you when I was in the drivethru thinking.... WHAT AM I DOING HERE! Pamela would be kicking my butt! Tekymom: IT IS A SMALL WORLD! Where are you now? Brenners: I've been thinking about your flipped port, and Judy about your PERFECT bandster behaviour....... LOL and all the rest of us that are getting through this first month of Bandster Hell! LOL So...... I DO take my violets with me too! I am out of here at 2pm today and won't be online til at least SUNDAY......

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!!! 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!!!!!

Fantastic NSV! Fantastic Scale victory as well. You're rocking!

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:

I'm the opposite of you Tann. I'm exercising 5 days a week but not eating right. When I'm stressed I just turn to food. So I pop and oreo in my mouth without even thinking about it! I'm going for a fill on Friday, hoping it will help. Lapbandit, you're the best! We all know you'll get right back on track! Elisabeth...I have major cravings! I try and find the healthy alternative to what I'm craving. Hasn't been working lately though. LOL! Josette, congrats on the NSV girl! Doesn't it feel great to wear something in the "normal-sized" category?

BJean, I'm still trying to figure out why I bought the scale but it is fun to use! It has one function where you can calculate whether you have "average" muscle mass related to your age and height...as some people can be at ideal weight but undermuscular or over fat. I liked that even though it describes me as overweight, I am also overlymuscular, or have more muscle than the average person for my age and height. It describes me as "stout".....but I'll take that as a compliment! Great news....I went to my regular doctor for a follow up on cardiac concerns....had what's called a highly specific c-reactive protein drawn pre-band. It is an indicator of arterial inflammation and was off the charts. My bad cholesterol was high and good cholesterol too low. Well, the bad cholesterol is still high (they want it under 100 since I have a bad c-reactive protein) but the good cholesterol is still high. So...I start on Zocor. Seems it is genetic and even though I run about 10 miles/week now and have lost weight it hasn't changed it enough. But the good news is that my blood pressure is that of an athlete's.....90/60 and my pulse is at 60 while sitting. That means my heart is in such good shape that it doesn't have to pump hard to get blood out to the extremities. The doc says I can eat all the salt I want! So.....I am genetically predisposed to arterial disease but I have strengthened my heart significantly. Frankly it is nice to hear that even though I will have to take a pill to reduce my cholesterol, it is not entirely my fault No weight loss for me...still at 183. Had another NSV this week though...I went out and bought some size 14 clothes in resale shops and most of them fit nicely. THAT was a huge motivator and reaffirmation for me. I can now say that I really am losing inches, even though the pounds aren't dropping. I may have to reconsider my goal weight of 138 and move it up to 145 or 150. I would like to be in a size 10, maybe an 8 but don't want my face to look too drawn either. What a dilemma :mad: