January Bandsters???

[DAS-RC 2]

Okay, I have to brag - or tell someone because I'm proud of myself. I got out of bed this morning at 5 AM and did my upper body workout. I started the 84 day (12 week) BFL (Body for Life) Challenge today. I tried to talk myself out of getting up this morning - but I didn't. I finally got up and headed to the gym. I had a good workout and feel so good.

I only have 83 more days to go.

Sad note, my scale is refusing to let me get below 190 - GRRRRR. I have had this struggle all my life, I get down to 190 - 195 and just bounce back and forth. I usually get discouraged and give up and eat then go back up to 235. Now that I have the band, I'm hoping it will allow me to get below this mark. I was 192 last week, this morning back up to 195 - damn it. Anyhow, I'm going to stay off the scales the rest of the week, and hopefully by next Monday the scale will drop again. Hopefully my BFL challenge will allow me to break this weight.

I just had to share my exciting news!

Way to go. You are an inspiration to me. You are doing soooo good. I haven't posted in a while, but I have read everyone's post and it seems that everyone is doing well. We went on our cruise for spring break, I only gained 1.5 lbs and had that off within one week.

YEA!!! :clap2:

A week later I got my first fill, 1.5cc (4cc band) on 3-23-07. I was so nervous that I was shaking and my Dr. was concerned, but I made it through just fine. I still have numbness around my port area, so I didn't feel a thing. Unfortunately, I haven't lost one single pound since the fill CRAP. So I decided to work out every day if it kills me. I'm stuck at 176-177 and at time 178.5...GRRRRRR I'm with you on this one. I hate being stuck. I'm hoping the work outs will get the scale moving again. Oh, and another fill on 5-4-07 should help. I can't wait. No PB'ing, or slim'g. I can eat most anything and the Easter candy didn't help at all!

I'm going out of town to Graceland with my son's high school band this weekend, so hopefully I can get a workout in at the hotel.

[gigi8 0]

That is GREAT - to go on vacation and still LOSE weight! Congratulations and it sounds like you had a great vacation. I can't wait until my vacation August 4th (106 days to go and counting!)

Thank you Tonya! It was a great vacation. Where are you going on your vacation in August? It will be here before you know it. Anyway, I want to congratulate you on your weight loss. You are doing AWESOME!:clap2: Good for you! Also, how are you doing after your second fill? Talk to you soon-Gigi:)

[tonya66 13]

Way to go. You are an inspiration to me. You are doing soooo good. I haven't posted in a while, but I have read everyone's post and it seems that everyone is doing well. We went on our cruise for spring break, I only gained 1.5 lbs and had that off within one week.

YEA!!! :clap2:

A week later I got my first fill, 1.5cc (4cc band) on 3-23-07. I was so nervous that I was shaking and my Dr. was concerned, but I made it through just fine. I still have numbness around my port area, so I didn't feel a thing. Unfortunately, I haven't lost one single pound since the fill CRAP. So I decided to work out every day if it kills me. I'm stuck at 176-177 and at time 178.5...GRRRRRR I'm with you on this one. I hate being stuck. I'm hoping the work outs will get the scale moving again. Oh, and another fill on 5-4-07 should help. I can't wait. No PB'ing, or slim'g. I can eat most anything and the Easter candy didn't help at all!

I'm going out of town to Graceland with my son's high school band this weekend, so hopefully I can get a workout in at the hotel.

Dee - thanks so much! And ONLY 1.5 gain on a cruise! You rock! And with no fill? Wow! You know the average weight gain for a 7 day cruise is 10 lbs, so you did great.

I was nervous too on my first fill, but it wasn't as bad as I imagined. I know how frustrating it is to be stuck at a weight, I'm stuck in the 190's - I want out so bad! I haven't been below 190 in over 10 years, I think about 14 years.

[tonya66 13]

Thank you Tonya! It was a great vacation. Where are you going on your vacation in August? It will be here before you know it. Anyway, I want to congratulate you on your weight loss. You are doing AWESOME!:clap2: Good for you! Also, how are you doing after your second fill? Talk to you soon-Gigi:)

Thanks so much Gigi! We are going on a 7 day Western Carribean cruise, my family (DH, son, daughter) and my DH's sister & brother in law, and mother, so its a family trip. We usually cruise 1 x per year. This will be interesting to see how I do with the band and cruising.

My 2nd fill was really tight in the beginning, but it has loosened up and I am having no problems. I actually seem to have bigger problems with liquids than I do food, I think I take too big of drinks, but working on that.

[sheilamj1fan 2]

My 2nd fill was really tight in the beginning, but it has loosened up and I am having no problems. I actually seem to have bigger problems with liquids than I do food, I think I take too big of drinks, but working on that.

I called my doctor's office on yesterday to get my first fill. I need it now!! I'm not gaining, but I have very little restriction now. I'm not having any more problems, (thank you Lord) so I need a fill. I have 6 days to meet my goal of 10 pounds this month and I have 5 pounds to go!!! I have 4 pounds to be in 1derland!!!! So I need a FILL, until then I am going to "try" liquids for a few days :nervous .

[Inner_me 1]

Sheila! You are doing fantastic, too! I'm sure your fill will go well, too.

You know, I'm starting to feel this 2nd fill. It's been a week now. I see, what people say about them possibly getting tighter as you go. Although, I am getting closer to the fun part of the month for me. Who knows, maybe this fill will be okay for a while.

Oh, and Tonya, I'm going on a cruise, too. Mine is with family, also. We're following up our family reunion, which is in the backwoods of Georgia...LOL..with a four day cruise to the Bahamas. Several of my relatives - besides the immediate ones - are going...Uncles, Aunts, cousins, etc... I can't wait for mine either. What I want to do is plan a 7 day cruise. I do a lot of traveling, and I've quickly realized that cruising is one of the best ways you can spend your vacation time.

[sheilamj1fan 2]

Sheila! You are doing fantastic, too! I'm sure your fill will go well, too.

You know, I'm starting to feel this 2nd fill. It's been a week now. I see, what people say about them possibly getting tighter as you go. Although, I am getting closer to the fun part of the month for me. Who knows, maybe this fill will be okay for a while.

Oh, and Tonya, I'm going on a cruise, too. Mine is with family, also. We're following up our family reunion, which is in the backwoods of Georgia...LOL..with a four day cruise to the Bahamas. Several of my relatives - besides the immediate ones - are going...Uncles, Aunts, cousins, etc... I can't wait for mine either. What I want to do is plan a 7 day cruise. I do a lot of traveling, and I've quickly realized that cruising is one of the best ways you can spend your vacation time.

Thanks so much! It been a struggle, but I'm making it. I have to get to 199!

[DAS-RC 2]

Dee - thanks so much! And ONLY 1.5 gain on a cruise! You rock! And with no fill? Wow! You know the average weight gain for a 7 day cruise is 10 lbs, so you did great.

I was nervous too on my first fill, but it wasn't as bad as I imagined. I know how frustrating it is to be stuck at a weight, I'm stuck in the 190's - I want out so bad! I haven't been below 190 in over 10 years, I think about 14 years.

WOW, I just notice your 55 lb loss! Man, you are doing so good! I need some new motivation. Maybe I will do the pre-op diet again for a few days? I need a jump start. That's why I started to exercise everyday. Speaking of exercise, time to go to it now before I get to tired. I work nights, so this is my evening time. The power went out and just came back on, so I must go do my exercise video! GRRRRR Oh we:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: ll, I will feel better after I finish!

[tonya66 13]

Oh, and Tonya, I'm going on a cruise, too. Mine is with family, also. We're following up our family reunion, which is in the backwoods of Georgia...LOL..with a four day cruise to the Bahamas. Several of my relatives - besides the immediate ones - are going...Uncles, Aunts, cousins, etc... I can't wait for mine either. What I want to do is plan a 7 day cruise. I do a lot of traveling, and I've quickly realized that cruising is one of the best ways you can spend your vacation time.

I love cruises - this will be my 10th one, and I've already planning one for 2008, we're just trying to decide if we are going to do the Hawaii cruise or the Eastern/Southern Carribean cruise. Once we decide that, I'll book one. I have found the best place and best prices are on cruisecompete.com. I booked my last cruise thru them and got it about $100 cheaper than anyone else, I called CArnival and they said they couldn't even match that price. I asked them how they can give me such a good price when Carnival coudn't, they said because they were a cruise broker and not a travel agent and could give discounts for port charges, etc. Anyhow, I think you get the best food, and can see a lot more for your money with a cruise. Thats my opinion anyhow.

[tonya66 13]

WOW, I just notice your 55 lb loss! Man, you are doing so good! I need some new motivation. Maybe I will do the pre-op diet again for a few days? I need a jump start. That's why I started to exercise everyday. Speaking of exercise, time to go to it now before I get to tired. I work nights, so this is my evening time. The power went out and just came back on, so I must go do my exercise video! GRRRRR Oh we:clap2: :clap2: :clap2: ll, I will feel better after I finish!

You started out a lower BMI than I did, so I am apt to lose weight faster (I was fatter - lol) But i know what you mean about being stuck and needing some mojo, I started the BFL challenge and was on the website looking at before & after pictures and it really got me motivated to do some serious exercises/training. I'm on day 2 of 84! I'm also trying to cut out the bite here and the bite there syndrome I'm going thru. I seem to nibble a lot and I catch myself doing it. I gotta get out of the 190's or I'll go CRAZY.

You go girl, go and shake your thang to the exercise video! Remember too, that sometimes when you pump up the exercise, your body stalls for a couple of weeks, then all of a sudden, you will have a drop in weight, its happened to me on several occasions.

Just stay focusses & determined and you'll get there, we all will :clap2:

[sherilynn 1]

Thanks Tonya...

I can't believe I actually had the nerve to post them. But I look at them every day - to remind me that I AM loosing; albeit slowly...it is coming off. I will hope to post them again, when a big difference is evident. In the meantime, I really appreciate all the support!!!!

I just saw your pics! Amazing results in just 2 mos, congrats!

[TxPeaches 0]

I'm a brave soul...and very cautious to post this...I was one of the first for the month and went into a hault on w-loss for about 4.5 wks. I didn't loose an oz. However I went for my fill yesterday and now I'm ready to get back on track. The Pic's posted (I hope) are from 1 Jan and 24 Apr...Seeing yourself everyday in the mirror, you don't really see it. I was really surprised!

[redstrat 0]

Hello Everyone!

Today is my 90 day anniversary. I have not yet had to have a fill and have lost 85lbs as of last Saturday. I have went from a size 58 jean to a 48 so far and they are getting baggie.:clap2:

I hope everyone is doing well.

Joe

[tracew 2]

I was banded in January 17 of 2004 I want to be on the list...PLEEEEASE???

Thanks bunches

[5jacks 0]

Hey everyone.....looks like everyone is doing great!! I too have had a stall in weight loss. Was banded on January 18 and am down 44 pounds...nothing for the last 2.5 weeks though!! Went for my 3rd fill yesterday and got stuck in traffic for a little over 30 minutes, made me late for the appointment so they canceled it. Takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes to get there on a good day so I left early and was still late! Anyway I was able to get it rescheduled for tomorrow (wednesday) and can hardly wait to get this losing jump started again!

Keep up with the pictures and stories, I love to read and see how everyone is doing! One of these days I'll take the time to post pictures of my own....