June 2007 Bandsters

[TexasFire 84]

I have contacted several of those we will pay cash for your home places though, so hopefully I can work a deal with them.

That's what I do...what state are you in?

[toniteach 0]

Danbo....you are amazing.....I'm so happy for you!!!

[scgirl81 0]

I am so excited. I had to share this with somebody. I am officially half way. I have lost exactly 1/2 of the weight that I plan to lose. Of course I am doing the happy dance right now. :clap2::whoo:

[Sweety 0]

I am so excited. I had to share this with somebody. I am officially half way. I have lost exactly 1/2 of the weight that I plan to lose. Of course I am doing the happy dance right now. :clap2::whoo:

CONGRATS TO YOU, THAT IS AWESOME. YOU MUST BE FEELING PRETTY GREAT ABOUT THAT. :clap2::clap2::clap2:

[huntersmom 0]

Danbo you have done great. I am so jealous of everyone losing. I don't weigh myself. I wait until I go to exercise nutrition class. I went yesterday and I gained a pound. I almost wanted to leave and cry. I know I haven't been exercising alot lately from foot pain. It now hurts from my foot to my shoulder. Spoke to the cardiologist that stops by during exercise class and he told me to talk to him next time I am there if I still have pain. He said shoulder pain can mean something else is going on. Nothing else hurts other than a pain that runs from my foot to my shoulder. I wanted to share something that I learned in nutrition class too. I don't know if you have tried yet. It is Kashi Go Lean Crunch Cereal. It is really good. It has alot of Protein and Fiber in it. I usually eat it out of the box for a snack. Some people says it gives them gas from too much of the fiber. I haven't had that problem yet.

[Suzzzie. 3]

Rhonda, you haven't had gas from Fiber foods until you've had the Fiber One cereal! hahaha! Wowza!

Thanks for the Kashi tip! I'll give it a try! Sounds like it would be a great snack!

I am so excited. I had to share this with somebody. I am officially half way. I have lost exactly 1/2 of the weight that I plan to lose. Of course I am doing the happy dance right now. :clap2::whoo:

Thats amazing Ashley!! Congrats! I can't wait until I get there! (of course my halfway point is like 111 pounds or something! Yikes!)

[toniteach 0]

Have you seen, I think it's a national commercial, for the lapband, with the woman and the tiger (of an appetite) that changes to a kitty when she gets the lapband? She says, "I tried every diet and EXERCISE PLAN and then I got the lap band."

I'm not trying to undo the HUGE success of so many of you, but a lot of my friends (read: YOU) out there are DIETING and EXERCISING to a large degree. I didn't pay big money to do that. It hasn't worked for me in the long run in the past. Please don't misunderstand: I didn't think this would be a magic solution, but I DID think the band would:

1. Decrease my appetite

2. Help me to eat smaller portions

That hasn't happened on my "journey" yet. All I do is slime and PB on lots and lots of foods I can't tolerate. I'm very frustrated, and a bit depressed over the whole thing.

Yes, I do have a doctor appointment. Yes, he is going to read me the riot act for only exercising once/week for three miles. Yes, I'll probably get a third, albeit small, fill.

But come on.....honestly, I didn't sign on to do more activity (and I'm not exactly a sloth, either!) I don't have the attitude (sadly) and mindset of an exerciser.

Sorry for the poor, poor, pitiful me ramble! :phanvan

<sigh> Anyone else?

~Toni

[joeygirl 0]

Yes toni, there are more of us like you. I feel a lot like you.

I read of all these people who are exercising thousands of minutes a month and eating 600 to 1000 calories a day, and it makes me kind of frustrated. A person could lose the weight without the band if they did all that. If I was good at doing that kind of stuff, I wouldn't have needed the band.

I have been exercising more, but even with that, things are going so slow. I am lucky to lose 5 lbs. a month.

I sure hope as I get more fills things will get better. I still can't get over how different this works on different people. Some can lose like crazy without even a fill.

I will join you at your pity party.

[mjsafari 0]

Stef - I am in Missouri. I would appreciate any help or advice you can give. I have not heard back from any of the companies I submitted info to.

Ashley - Congrats! that is very exciting and I am sure makes your goal seem doable! :whoo: I am excited to have under 100lbs to lose!

Toni - I am so sorry you are having so much trouble. You are such a positive spirit on this board, I wish you the best. I hope you can find a sweet spot.

[Suzzzie. 3]

I TOTALLY understand you Toni!!!

WhenI got the Band I was like AMEN! I figured it'd help me so I could just eat less and loose weight...

But then I decided that I wasn't loosing FAST enough. That is just ME. Technically, I'm loosing just fine... But I've been fat for so long and have SOOOOO far to go that I decided to nudge it up a bit. I choose to go to the gym to give my metabolism a boost and speed up my loss.

As for calories... I don't count them. I did just order a Body Bugg, so I will start to monitor calories, but so far I haven't, except for 2 or 3 days when I could barely eat anything. Mostly, I get more than 1000 calories though... like tonight I sit here eating ICE CREAM... I don't even care about the calories! I just wanted some friggin ICE CREAM!!!

I've given up so much for this Lap Band. I gave up bread, I gave up burgers and french fries and lettuce (NO MORE SALADS! It makes me PB) I have given up soda... and BEER. All this makes me sad... but its making me healthier too.

Long story even longer (Lol!) I think calorie counting and exercise are only choices that some bandsters make in order to boost their weightloss. There is nothing wrong with choosing to not do these things... you'll loose weight anyway cause you cannot physically eat like you used to be able to.

[toniteach 0]

Joey, Missy, Suzzzie....thanks for the support, Girlies. I was hoping *someone* ---- just ONE person would understand or offer a hug. It means so much!!!!! I just can't stand the disappointment in myself and how I feel I must be to my husband. Uggggggh! Maybe some more patience will do the trick....

Love,

Toni

[ja9va 0]

capt dan I am so happy for you!! You are the BIGGEST LOSER!!! I need to be on a boat...take us all with you!! :whoo: I agree about the support here, it is fantastic. I am glad you can eat more, because I felt as a guy, 1/2 c -1c was to little. You will look hot on your bike!!

missy You tooo. 80lbs!! :clap2:great celebrations, with Ashley half way!! welcome to the half way club!!!

rhonda don't let the gain get you down, it could be anything. I look at the time of the day I go to the doctor and then go from there. Just keep with the plan!! it will bounce down next:)

toni I am soooooooo sorry you are feeling :(sad! You are such a positive voice here. I agree with some of what you are saying, that the band was to help you control your eating, but with any diet, or restriction you need to exercise, for more than losing weight. I am no perfect work out guru, beleive me, I have fallen off the gym wagon more than once. I know it is good for me and actually enjoy it once I am there, but stress and exhaustion from work gets in my way! Even if you just walk, it would be good for you. You don't need to go and pump Iron, or run 30-60 min on a treadmill. walking 15-30 min a day is a start!

I agree with what suzzzie said about all we gave up, bread, soda, beer, salad (for some of us), but it is all good. when I read it I just recalled how I did not have bread, a sandwhich for 5 months! I can't beleive it. I don't miss it either. I do miss a few beers, but I drink wine instead:)! I don't count my calories or write down a log. I should write a log for that is helpful when I put stupid things in my mouth. But I think if you stick to the portions and the right foods, you don't need to do all that work.

toni, I am saying all this because I don't want you to put so much pressure on yourself and make you feel bad about what you did or didn't do or with the band. it is a process! you are great!! You are here with us. just hang in there!! I missed you... as well as others did...

well, hope I did not go on and on, but Toni, we all have visited the depressing moments of this journey... but we are on our way to better days...

[ja9va 0]

theres your hug girlfriend!!!

[Suzzzie. 3]

:girl: <--- this is Me hugging Toni!!

:cool: <--- this is our whole group hugging! We're all so awesome!

[madero 0]

Well I went to my Doc today to get my 3rd fill and found out something. I AM 3 LBS PAST MY GOAL!!!! I still feel like I am eating to much (no less than 2 cups per meal) but the doc really did not want to do another fill in fear of me losing to much weight. He says because of how active I am eating more than 2 cups is ok he even said if I could try to eat alittle more to try to get my weight to level out. Anyway today was a good day and I thought you guys would like to hear.

stella: how did you visit go? Did your sis get a unfill or no. I have to go back on oct 20th for them to take some pics for the new web site I think they plan to post a pic of me on the site. I think that would be pretty cool. Anyhow it was good to see you guys hope all goes well.

Hey Dan! Our appointment went good. I got a small fill and my sister got a little bit removed. As soon as Dr. K found out she was getting sick everyday, he insisted on taking some out.

Hey, taking pictures for the web site! That is so cool. You deserve it. You looked great before and after the band. Let me know when they post your picture and let me know the web site.

Our next appt is 13 Nov. When is yours? It was nice seeing you again! Take care!