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Hey there hun :0) How are things going? I'm doing well and i'll post a blog to let you know what's going on thus far. As far as mobility I am becoming more active every day. I try to get out and about more than I use to. In 07 i had a surgery to my left leg which left me unable to walk for about 5mos and I actually had to be rehabilitated to learn to walk again. From that point till today I am doing so much better and I went from a wheelchair, to walker, to independently walking on my own. I don't currently work so If i'm not out shopping I'm usually at home. I resigned from my job in 08 due to my health and being in and out of the hospital. I thank God that I have not been sick in some time now and I owe all of this weight loss to Him.

I'm glad that you are doing so well and you are up and about. It takes strength and determination from ourselves first in order to make it through this. I know that you can do it.

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OMG thats awesome! i looove your pic! you can TOTALLY see the weight loss!! Doesnt it feel great?! I'm at 35 lbs as well...just came back from my 2nd fill. My doc is very careful with these fills, but I did tell her I have NO restriction and I think I now have 4 cc's in. I know that the last 15 lbs I lost I did all on my own...and that actually feel kinda great!!! I was excited though to go back today to get another one. Now I dont go back till March 2nd !! I love hearing how all the clothes are just falling off of you!! Isnt it great??!!! I need to do some closet cleaning as well!! well, I am sooo happy to hear that things are going great! Lets keep each other focused!! My next goal is to hit 10 more lbs in the next 6 weeks (well really 15 and that will bring me to a total of 50 but I dont wanna get toooo excited!!! haha.have a great week! Im off to the mountains this weekend without my kiddies!! sSo excited!! oh btw, do you have facebook??? just wondering...im addicted! talk soon!!

26! WOOHOO! That is so good! We are on the same page with the weight loss, and on how hard it is right now. I have like no restriction!!! I go in tomorrow for the fill( I can't wait, but I am kinda scared) I will let you know how it goes! (Say a lil prayer for me lol) take care and keep up the hard work!

Yay!! we are bandsters!! Just think about all that weight loss to come!! I get so excited just thinking about what i'm gonna look like! Now my dr. has me starting out on blended foods...I was on liquids the day b4 surgery and right after surgery. Alrighty...I'm back to walking around the house...dont wanna set too long Best of luck to ya!!

Hey there girl! Just wanted to see how you were doing? How did the holidays treat you. Have you made any traction on your weight loss?

the 5 day pouch test is supposed to be like a jump start for ppl who think maybe theyve stretched their band pouch or theyre just not losing weight...here check out the website...Surgical Weight Loss 5 Day Pouch Test

Hi Sunshine2 - would you do it again. I've read about all your trouble with the fills. Did this discourage you from continuing your weight loss.

Went for my first consult and spoke to several ladies in the waiting room. All tried to discourage me from getting the band. I'm so confused. I cannot lose the weight without some sort of help. You did loose so much that it almost seems worth the pain and suffering. Am I correct to feel this way or is it not worth it for you. cat lady

thanks for the encouragement! i reaaaaalllly need it...my weight loss has gone so slow...but i'm like the turtle that wins at the end lol

Where are you having your surgery done? I went with the Weight Loss Institute at DePaul. I think I'll be happy with them. I'm looking forward to getting banded and moving forward with my life!

I am really really good. Dr. Baker did my surgery at Baptist Dec. 16th. Dr. Wellborn is doing one of my dearest friends this Friday, I'll be sure to let you know how it goes! The weight loss has slowed but is about a pound a week, I can still eat more than I should but not as much as I did and am anxious for my next fill (2 week)...but I feel great. I'm only about 30 minutes from Little Rock so the travel isn't such a big deal for me. I would encourage you to take a pillow to the hospital with you to hug on for the drive home, it wasn't terrible, but those bumps hurt and the pillow helps! I know you must be going crazy waiting to hear something!!! Good luck, let me know how things are going!

Hello Ya'all!!! I am so excited about getting banded soon. I would love to chat with anyone who is waiting for theirs. I would love to hear from anyone who has been dealing with insurance -BCBS. Anyway, I am so super excited!! I love seeing the success stories.

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Hi there.. We match... same surgery date.. almost same fill dates..same weight loss.. Glad to see you doing well.

Hey girl as always thanks for the ancouragement over the last eight months. I try to realize this is my life, not a marathon, it is just a little hard now that the loss is slower. I am just thankful to be where I am and not where I was.

OMG I thought I was the only one but its even worse since mushies I've gained 2-3lbs back I'm like you I just want to wake up and at least 10lbs more gone. I can't wait to get a fill I believe Im scheduled for 1st fill 2nd week in Feb (so long away). I'm going to get a b12 shot in hopes that will speed some of this weight loss off faster. I've slowly been trying to incorporte my eliptical machine.

Hello, I took 2000 mg of Biotin, but to be honest it didn't really work. I don't know if it was coincidence but within a week of starting on Zinc the hair loss stopped. I lost hair by the handful daily from post op months 4-8. It has finally stopped and I do have new growth. I wish you luck with this and I hope you don't lose to much hair.

Saw my Endocrinologist today. A1C of 5.0. He is very happy with my weight loss.

4 weeks post op... totally stalling on my weight loss, haven't been on the scale in 3 weeks... So discouraged, first fill is in two weeks...

Hit the 75 weight loss today!! Woohoo!!

If u click on myu pic then u can se the weight loss or go to my gallery and my pics should be there.

“If we deny love that is given to us, if we refuse to give love because we fear pain or loss, then our lives will be empty, our loss greater."

Happy to SEE the that 26 pounds lost is actually noticeable! If you aren't taking pictures to document your loss, you should!

Saw the orthopedic surgeon, he says I likely tore the cartilage in my left knee. I have to get an MRI to be sure. He did say after looking at my x-rays that I have arthritis "far too severe for someone my age". I suspect it's from being way too fat for too long, but he said the weight loss and all the walking I do will help a lot. So, we'll see what happens!

Can anyone recommend a weight loss Doctor in the San Antatonio area that don't push the HCG shot for my Mother in-law.