Anyone here?

[juno610 1]

Just checking... haha!

To start off this lovely Friday (well, not so lovely because I have to work), I will tell you of my latest NSV -- my old scrubs fit again! And they are loose!

I also had a stress test (more on that later) on Wednesday, and I did pretty good! Better than I did a few years ago.

Hope everyone has a good start to their weekend!

Maria

[Sula 0]

What in the world are you doing posting at 2:41 am? Shift work? eeewww.

Great job on the fitting in the old scrubs. I finally found some pants on Wednesday that I like. I have nothing of my old wardrobe that fits. We moved two years ago and I got rid of all my smaller sizes...guess I had given up at that time. Now I'm kicking myself.

[juno610 1]

I don't think I was up that late! It must be an off server time or something. On my computer it says 5:41am. Oh, maybe we are in different time zones! I'm Eastern -- what about you?

[Tulip 0]

I followed the link here to see if everyone has found this new thread. Hope more join us.

As for food choices, I need some help too. I haven't lost a pound in a while. I need a jumpstart. I think the restriction is fine, but my choices are not the best.

Terry

[Debbie 0]

I haven't posted in a while, but I'm in the same boat. I haven't been losing like I should, but my choices haven't been great. I'd also like to know if anyone has a good quick start suggestion. I still love my band!! I think I've just picked up some bad eating habits again.

Debbie

banded 1/8/07

h235/c165/g145

[tonya66 13]

Good Morning all. I go for fill #6 today!!! I'm soooo excited, and hopeful this fill will put me where I need to be! I'm at 3.4 cc's and still barely any restriction. I can eat whatever I want - I don't have to take small bites, and it has been nice not to PB, but, I know that I need to be tighter! The band does however keep me from overeating. I can't eat near as much as I used to.

I haven't lost any weight in over 2 months now, I know 99% of the blame is mine, not the bands fault. I have been eating like a crazy woman, so I'm back on track and hopefully fill #6 will keep me on track.....

Talk to you guys later..........

[TracyinKS 7]

Not a January bandster but I WANTED TO BE! LOL

Tonya: I've had 4 fills and am close to 4cc's in my 4cc band... it wasnt' until the last fill that I had REAL restriction! Good luck with your next appt.

[enterprise01 0]

Hi, guys. I'm back after a horrible bout of depression (from losing my cat). Finally started feeling better last week. I went shopping for the first time since having the lap-band and I now fit into a size 12. Yay! I couldn't believe it. I made an appointment to see a plastic surgeon on Oct 26. I still have about 30 lbs to go but think I've lost enough weight to consider ps on the arms. I want that flab gone and want to be healed up enough to look good in sleeveless tops next summer (and in Houston summer comes in March). Let's just hope I can afford it.

Sunshine, sorry to hear about all your problems, but it's good to have you back. Juno, thanks for starting this thread. The other one had become so long, it was impossible to go back and try to catch up.

[juno610 1]

OMG a 12!!!! That is so great! Can you tell I'm jealous?! I'm hoping to be back in an 18 by Christmas!

[Sula 0]

Hey all,

I have a hard time going to the other thread....

Talking about clothing sizes. I am wearing a size 18. Was in a 20 when I started this journey. I would have thought that losing 45-47 pounds would put me down further in sizes, but alas, no. That kinda bums me out!! But I shall keep plugging away.

[Tulip 0]

Hi, guys. I'm back after a horrible bout of depression (from losing my cat). Finally started feeling better last week. I went shopping for the first time since having the lap-band and I now fit into a size 12. Yay! I couldn't believe it. I made an appointment to see a plastic surgeon on Oct 26. I still have about 30 lbs to go but think I've lost enough weight to consider ps on the arms. I want that flab gone and want to be healed up enough to look good in sleeveless tops next summer (and in Houston summer comes in March). Let's just hope I can afford it.

Sunshine, sorry to hear about all your problems, but it's good to have you back. Juno, thanks for starting this thread. The other one had become so long, it was impossible to go back and try to catch up.

Hi Enterprise, I'm so glad you have started feeling better. A little retail therapy and seeing a size 12 is awesome! You have really done well and are close to goal. Congratulations! Who is your ps appointment with? I am considering starting those consults but don't have much resouces on ps docs.

As I have lost weight, the start came from my belly but lately it seems I have lost my butt! I would love to take all the excess from my boobs, lower belly and have that injected to my behind. Sorry to be graphic, but.... (no pun intended).

Glad to have you back here on board.

[Tulip 0]

Hey all,

I have a hard time going to the other thread....

Talking about clothing sizes. I am wearing a size 18. Was in a 20 when I started this journey. I would have thought that losing 45-47 pounds would put me down further in sizes, but alas, no. That kinda bums me out!! But I shall keep plugging away.

I hear ya about the other thread...

I noticed that my size changes when my pounds do Not. Like I will lose a few pounds, but wear the same size. Then while in plateau, my size goes down. I like losing inches, but watching the pounds is hard habit to quit.

My plateau lately has resulted in NO pounds lost and NO inches lost.

Drats! I keep coming here hoping for motivation.

At least I'm not gaining.

[Tulip 0]

Not a January bandster but I WANTED TO BE! LOL

Tonya: I've had 4 fills and am close to 4cc's in my 4cc band... it wasnt' until the last fill that I had REAL restriction! Good luck with your next appt.

Tracy,

When did you have your last fill? Have you had problem with PB? I'm afraid of getting more of a fill because when I don't eat right I do PB, and then sometimes I can eat all I want.

What do you think? Should I try for more?

[Tulip 0]

Good Morning all. I go for fill #6 today!!! I'm soooo excited, and hopeful this fill will put me where I need to be! I'm at 3.4 cc's and still barely any restriction. I can eat whatever I want - I don't have to take small bites, and it has been nice not to PB, but, I know that I need to be tighter! The band does however keep me from overeating. I can't eat near as much as I used to.

I haven't lost any weight in over 2 months now, I know 99% of the blame is mine, not the bands fault. I have been eating like a crazy woman, so I'm back on track and hopefully fill #6 will keep me on track.....

Talk to you guys later..........

Tonya, Glad you are back and posting here. Please let me know how you do with your next fill. I'm not sure if I need another fill or just a knock in the head.

I do PB if I take too big a bite or don't chew enough. Because of that I am worried about another fill. Yet, I can eat a lot if I chew enough. What do you think I should do. Wait it out?

[Sula 0]

I hear you about the PB...I get to eating to fast for those first two or three bites and I'm in trouble. I can eat the same thing on another day and just because I'm going slower, I think, I do fine. But I do feel a bit more tightness in my "chest" or stomach. Like in the middle of the night last night...I can feel it. I don't feel I'm too tight, but definately would not want another fill until I lose some more weight and shrink the stomach more. I say that as I just downed two brownies...sheesh..I'm so undisciplined!!

Shawn