Calling all A11s!!

[CarynW 3]

chicholicious, OMG that would piss me off something fierce. I would remind her that Marilyn Monroe was a size 14!! 14! Size 12 being so fat, my ass. Ugh, i'm mad for you.

GG, YAY!!!!!!!!! I'm at 17lbs, I can't wait to get to 20. Since I had my son almost 7 years ago, the smallest i've been is 219 ONCE. LOL, mostly fluctuated between 220-230 the past few years. I was 258 when I joined WW the first time though, about 6 years ago. That's how I got down to 219, but that was seriously, one time it read that. So the most i've lost, pretty much ever, is about 28lbs, so i'm looking forward to being there. I really want to see what i'll look like 50lbs lighter from where I started.

The stress of school is going to kill me. My blood pressure is up, i've had a few minor anxiety attacks, and have cried more than once because of the stress. I'm 3 weeks from finals right now! ACK! Then my clinical rotation starts (hopefully I GET there!) and I can relax a little bit.

[healthywoman 2]

Kelly, Have you told your doc about the heartburn? This can indicate problems with band placement. I too had a hiatal hernia repaired which stopped completely any heartburn I had before. Maybe you have a sensitivity to certain foods ie spicy, vinegar, or sugar. I can't eat mustard- its a guaranteed heartburn for me.

Caryn, Do you try any stress relieving techniques? Deep breathing, yoga, calming tea, primal screaming???? Might help you get thru the next three weeks. What are you studying?

GG-Congrats on the twenty pound mark - did you do the happy dance?? I just made it back to the 184 mark again after the halloween candy. I'm back on track and will go in next week for another fill.

Ms Lady-I'll pray for you to. Remind your mom if she gets sassy that you have lost 32 lbs, and this is just a minor problem. You have chosen to get healthy and she should be supporting you. We are all here for you.

Trevebyn-Are you hounding your doc's office to get this port issue taken care of?? Are you still losing?

Hope everyone has a good week. Healthywoman

[Stroganoff 2]

Caryn let me just say........BREATHE! I am in nursing school so I can feel your pain. My semester was really sucking hard until I changed my mindset. I decided that I was going to do my best to work my time management. When I go Into a test I know I did what I could with the time I have. I also decided to focus on enjoying each day and you would be amazed how it helps. Just think positive and it will be positive. You might not always be an A student or B student but as long you are a passing student that is all that matters!

[LisaAnnMurray 1]

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Good Morning My August bander Friends, Did you think I had fallen of the edge of the earth? Well no....just been a very busy time for me. My weight was stuck and I was just in a heck of a yucky mood. When I went for a fill in October I had lost 4 pounds but rather than celebrating a personal victory...I was mad. I had to beg for a fill and let me tell you I GOT ONE!! I have felt this one. Who knows how many cc I got. When I ask my doctor pats me ans says that is not important! I guess it is not. I am dropping a few pounds this time..I hope. My scale is never the same as theirs. I go back in about a week for an appt. Not sure I will get a fill or not.

I have experienced a little of the getting stuck this time. The last episode was this morning and it was a piece of bacon. I chewed well and only took small bites, so I am not sure the problem. As on eof my church friends told me....one day you can eat something and the next day you can't. Breads are a no no anytime for me. I foamed this morning until I felt like a mad dog. Finally I think it has come up and I can get on with my day. I will take it easy the rest of the day.

I am excerising at least three times a week at the gym while my three year old is at school. i do a couple miles walking the track and an hour of Water aerobics. i am thinking of uping at least one more day. I want the wonderland before Christmas and I am gonna bust my butt to get there.

have a blessed day and if the sun is shining in your area get out and enjoy it. Water is my one and only drink of choice (protein shakes don't count). Praying all have a great day and your pounds go flying off!

[kauai bound 1]

Foamed like a mad dog!! Love it. Y'all make me smile. I'm getting my fill tomorrow!! Looking forward to losing again. It's been six weeks. So I started at a 24 and I can wear 18 all day but a bit tight. I've lost 30. But 50 since January. I feel better. My feet feel better. But I'm still not happy w pictures of myself. I wanna lose 50 more. To 180. 12 is no way fat!! I'd be happy with 14. Lol

[Stroganoff 2]

I am starving......like someone hook me up with some paint chips starving. I am so thankful I get a fill tomorrow but the willpower to prevent a 5 pound gain between now and then is close to breaking. Of course I am at work with only candy and vending machine food as options. Why did I eat a grilled chicken salad for lunch? The fat girl that lives in my head is telling me to eat a burger what could it hurt? The skinny size 12 angel is saying "your hips"! I will not falter I will be strong! Lol

[Jess527 0]

SO frustrated. I tried to eat a bean and cheese Breakfast taco this morning and couldn't finish it because I got stuck. I proceeded to chomp down 4 papa enzymes and nothing helped...I thought they were the cure all until this morning. Sometimes I just forget to chew 45 times before I swallow, lol.

Needless to say papa enzymes are not the cure all when you get stuck.

Hi Kelly,

It's papaya enzymes and they are supposed to help if you get a "stuck" episode. I think they must help with digestion quicker than normal. A lot of banders say they really work. I got mine at Walmart and they are chewable tablets and we can chew at least 4, 6 if we need them. The ones I got taste like a sweet tart and are actually good.

You're right. We are all still in the early stages of our lap band journey so try not to get discouraged when that scale doesn't move. Different Dr's tell us to do different things so I'd just stick with the program your Dr has you on as far as snacking.

Blessings,

GG

[cakegirl 12]

Hi everyone - I've been at a plateau for over a month. I got a fill 2 weeks ago, which has finally seemed to give me a feeling like there might be a band in there. I am getting my 3rd fill tomorrow. Here's hoping!

[kauai bound 1]

Oh glad to hear someone else plateau. Sorry for you though. I just got my second fill. Now at 3.5. doc says I may feel something after my next fill. He saud are bodies are "morphing" for the first twelve weeks. We should start seeing a difference at twelve weeks. He said try a kettle bell to change up my workout. Wondering why I am on fluids today since I won't "feel" anything for another month. Lol. It's progress in the process. : )

[janojan 0]

Hi everyone - I've been at a plateau for over a month. I got a fill 2 weeks ago, which has finally seemed to give me a feeling like there might be a band in there. I am getting my 3rd fill tomorrow. Here's hoping!

[janojan 0]

I too have been on a plateau for a month, not losing or gaining, I do go for my second fill tomorrow So you are not alone !!!

[ncgg-5 2]

So good to hear from some of you that have not posted in a while. Everyone keep the good comments coming and if that Dr is correct we are all almost to 12 weeks. Maybe then these bands will do their jobs and we will all start to see significant weight loss. Let everyone know how your fills go and any tips you can pass along. We're all in the same boat.

I got stuck last night again. Didn't chew enough and ate too fast. Seems like i would learn but I forget when I get in a hurry. I ended up with a PB. The Papaya enzymes did nothing!

II had breast cancer in 1989 at age 39 and yesterday I went for my yearly cancer check up. I'm now 22 years cancer free! Yeaaaah. It's always good to get that over with every year. Praise God.

Hang in there everybody. If we stay on the program, drink our Water and exercise we cannot stay on a plateau forever!

We can do this!

Blessings,

GG

[Stroganoff 2]

I am so freakin excited. I went today for another fill. I have eaten plenty of candy, drank some alcohol, and my appetite has been out of control but I managed to lose 4 pounds in two weeks. I can even feel a little bit of restriction with my new fill. Woot woot go me go me go me!

[Stroganoff 2]

I am so freakin excited. I went today for another fill. I have eaten plenty of candy, drank some alcohol, and my appetite has been out of control but I managed to lose 4 pounds in two weeks. I can even feel a little bit of restriction with my new fill. Woot woot go me go me go me!

[kauai bound 1]

My doctor also suggested a work out change. He told me to try Kettle Worx. Has anyone tried it?