My journey so far...

[kcgal62 133]

Hi, my name is Sue. I was banded almost 6 months ago. During the first few months I felt like I wasn't losing like I saw others doing. I finally realized this was my story and not to compare it with others. I went thru 'bandsters hell' during November and December. I thought to myself - what the heck have I done? Another thing I'm going to fail at. But I kept at it. Got more fills - 6 to be exact. I'm now at 8.8 cc's in my 10 cc band. The last three months I've been losing around 6-8 pounds a month. I've gone from a size 20 to a size 14. I've lost 50 pounds!! I went to my first yoga class today and couldn't believe how well I did. I'm off my high blood pressure meds. My knees don't pop when I walk upstairs. Just so many positives in my life now. The photos above are my before and current. I hope they show...I'm sending this from an iPad.

Edited April 9, 2014 by kcgal62

[HealthyNewMe 1,935]

We have a lot in common.... I was born in '60 (okay, not exactly '62.... LOL). I was banded 7 months ago (okay, not 6..... LOL). It took me 6 fills to hit the GREEN ( okay, that's in common). I'm losing an average of eight pounds a month too. So, a few things in common. Happy for you!

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

Congratulations both of you! Keep up the good work!

[JustWatchMe 7,117]

Very inspiring!

[BandedBrunette481 310]

Congrats on your success!! I too am slower with my weight loss than it seems other people are, but your story gives me hope that I'll get there! Thank you for sharing

[Mikee57 699]

I am slowly but surely losing as well...it is so good to see such inspirational posts on this site. I too have to remind myself...that I am not going to be like everyone on here...but like to say you all are doing great!!!

[Gardnergirl2 96]

Your story inspires me this morning! I was banded in November, and really haven't lost anything the last couple of months. I look at the positive- I haven't gained! Which, was my life before band. However, I have had three fills and am going for the next one on 4/25. I have identified some things I MUST do differently. I have been snacking some (not a lot or horrible choices, but still, that just heard the death toll I am getting up earlier to do 15 minutes of walking before work (have to be at work very early, so major accomplishment there), and I will do at least 15 minutes at night. My job is sedentary.....I hate that, but what can you do?

I KNOW that between me doing exactly what I know to do and the band, we want fail. I think I have 1 or 2 fills to go before green Thank you for your post this morning.....I needed it!

[kcgal62 133]

I've been lucky that my doctors office is aggressive on the fills. I was at 5.2 cc's after the first 2 fills. Sometimes it's a day by day thing.

[Mikee57 699]

wow my surgeon said he is not aggressive when it comes to fills...gonna take me forever to get green...

[Gardnergirl2 96]

It's funny how all surgeons are different. Just yesterday I heard somone say they were told not to drink caffeine. I was never told that......I was told not to drink sodas, but not coffee or tea (unsweet)
I think my band is about half way full right now.

[jamilyne 102668 1,207]

You look great! Congrats It is so nice to see the results