Where are all my May 2011 Bandsters at?

[ErinMarie 186]

Hey all you slackers! How are you doing?

I'll start! By August 2012 I had lost 97 lbs and FINALLY got into ONEDERLAND. It was so wonderful, I found out I was pregnant a month later! I had Xander Leon May 13, 2013... Just over 2 years after I was banded!

I had half of my Fluid taken out due to swelling and not being able to eat well...I ate whatever I wanted (to a point) and gained 60 lbs during my pregnancy. Now, 10 months after the birth of my baby...I started getting fills in December 2013 but it's been slow-going and I've been super unmotivated and putting my child first (for obvious reasons).

I just got another fill today and am ready to re-commit to my weight-loss/lap band. I've started using My Fitness Pal again, I'm cutting back on my carbs, upping my Water intake and exercise, and sticking to my band rules! I'm getting closer to my green zone and I'm so ready to be there!

I have 50 lbs to get to where I was before and another 40 after that to reach my goal weight! I'm annoyed I'm so far behind, but I'm motivated to get back into it!

Tell me how you are doing!

Edited April 1, 2014 by ErinMarie

[DogLover88 16]

Hi Erin!!! Crazy stuff, I'm a May 2011 bander too! I had lost just over 100 lbs in about 9 months and continued to keep it off until last year....started with some health issues, steroids (the dr prescribed kind), and slacking on my gym time. Had a very rough year with lots of ups and downs (moved houses, family issues, new job and got engaged...very up and down!). Due to the health issues I had most of my Fluid taken out in Nov 13 since I was unable to get my antibiotics down and having issues keeping food down most of the time. Then in January found out my new insurance doesn't cover my fills! So I started feeling down and just avoiding it. Finally decided I got my band for a reason and I'll just have to suck it up and do it.

Got my band filled on Friday, started back to the gym on Sunday and cleaned out the cabinets at home! I'm also on MFP again too, love that site. I too have about 50 lbs to get back to where I was and would like to lose another 50 on top of that. Can't believe how similar our situations are! Too bad you don't live here, we could even be workout buddies! Hope your motivation is staying strong and your willpower stronger. We can do this!