New To Site....not Yet Banded...in The Process Of It All

[Trina P 5]

My name is Trina I'm 30 years old 5'4 255 lbs. Although some of that weight is muscle because I do weight lifting, I am still not happy with my stomach area.

I have been struggling with my weight for some time now, and after losing 40 lbs on my own by working out twice a day 5 days a week, and then gaining it back after an accident, I decided that not only was my work out routine not realistic, but that I needed a tool! So I decided to go with the band, and am in the program now running tests before my date is scheduled.

Just a little bit on ME

[mrspopeye 69]

Welcome Trina! You will find a lot of support here. Good luck on your journey.

[angbutler0712 30]

Welcome!! There is so much information on this site to assist you with your journey, along with all the wonderful people here to ask for advice! Good luck!!

[iamcindylou 18]

Welcome Trina! You will find many friends on here that share their stories and are a wonderful support!

[Bamabander 111]

Welcome! So much info and support here, it's been a great lifeline on this journey! Congrats on your decision.

[aliciab 8]

Welcome! Set realistic goals for yourself. I also tend to carry a lot if muscle but it would take an insane amount of working out and diet for me to lose weight. I finally got my band in January of this year and after a month or so I have steadily lost about a pound a week. I'm down 25lbs at this point and because I was on the lighter side of people who normally get the surgery at 232lbs the 25 lbs has made a huge difference. Also, I rarely feel hungry now which is just beyond freaking amazing to me. Just be prepared that if you have less to lose than a lot of the people on this site and you are some what muscular already you might be a slow loser like me. Also when you start to seriously work out again (I work out 5 times a week) the scale may not move for a couple of weeks. Just try to be patient, it will start moving again : ).

[MeredithMcFee 98]

Welcome Trina,

You came to the right place and website. I found this by accident and have no desire to look for others'. Everyone on here has been so supportive and positive and if we're feeling a little negative, it's at ourselves, we're never negative towards other's, there's always someone to pick you up. What ever you decide to do, I wish you the best.

[Trina P 5]

Thank you all for the welcome and kind words! i can tell I have come to the right place and can't wait to share with yous my journey.

[Trina P 5]

Welcome! Set realistic goals for yourself. I also tend to carry a lot if muscle but it would take an insane amount of working out and diet for me to lose weight. I finally got my band in January of this year and after a month or so I have steadily lost about a pound a week. I'm down 25lbs at this point and because I was on the lighter side of people who normally get the surgery at 232lbs the 25 lbs has made a huge difference. Also, I rarely feel hungry now which is just beyond freaking amazing to me. Just be prepared that if you have less to lose than a lot of the people on this site and you are some what muscular already you might be a slow loser like me. Also when you start to seriously work out again (I work out 5 times a week) the scale may not move for a couple of weeks. Just try to be patient, it will start moving again : ).

thanks for the advice...I have never been quite big on the 'number on the scale' but rather on the size of my waist...once I feel difference in my clothes I know i'm progressing..according to stats I am 105 lbs overweight...BUT I know that I am very solid as I have always worked out so besides big chest and belly...i'm fine haha

[Teresa555 7]

Welcome!! I am also new to this journey!

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[Trina P 5]

Welcome!! I am also new to this journey!

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my best wishes throughout your journey!