juliegeraci 7 Posted December 29, 2007 I have lost 65 lbs since being banded and 40 preop for a total of 105 lbs. I weight 220 today at Weight Watchers. My goal is 185. I started weight watchers because my band was too tight and I had a hard time eating solids. Recently I had .5 ccs taken out and now I am starving! I am hoping that with WW I can lose the rest of my weight. My surgeon is very happy with my decision to join. Julie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
socalgal3 4 Posted December 30, 2007 Best of luck to you Julie. I'm sure you can make goal in 2008! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kareyquilts 1 Posted December 30, 2007 I wish you the best. I'm wondering why the doc didn't just take out .25, you don't want to be hungry all the time. You paid a lot of money for your tool and your doc should work with you so that it works for you. That being said, I think that Weight Watchers is a good program. Keep us posted! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juliegeraci 7 Posted December 30, 2007 Karey, it sure feels better eating solid foods. I am calling him on Wednesday to see if I can get .2 or .3 put back in. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulax 8 Posted December 31, 2007 GO JULIE! Aren't we lucky that this band is adjustable. Good luck in finding just the right fill for you to take off the last 35..... hugs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kareyquilts 1 Posted December 31, 2007 Julie, keep us posted, you can do it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thickchickTEXAS 0 Posted December 31, 2007 I just wanted to encourage myself & those that have posted on this thread. I have lost a total of 59 pounds and it had made a tremendous difference. I went from a size 22 to a "thin looking" 14 Since March 5 2007 *TO GOD be the GLORY** :scared: I weighed myself last Friday and was very disappointed in what the scale said 215!!! I could believe it, I just knew it would read 210 or less, but no it didnt. I thought about my goal weight and I said hey I'm only 35 pounds from it and YES I will make it to 180...... I decided to cut out the sugary Snacks and chips and ice cream and I'm going to haul ass starting today!!!! I just hope when I get to 180 I will be happy with that..??? I want you guys to know you are not alone!! Have a Happy A Safe New Year please pm me anytime Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kareyquilts 1 Posted December 31, 2007 thickchick: You can do it! Giving up the sweets will make all the difference! (I knowit's easier said than done). Keep trying you've already done so well! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thickchickTEXAS 0 Posted January 2, 2008 Good Morning All Thank you so much Karey ! :) I hope ALL is well with everyone.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulax 8 Posted February 19, 2008 How is it going juliegeraci??? Checking up on youuuuuuuuuuuuu! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jachut 487 Posted February 19, 2008 WW will work Julie, everytime I've thought I needed another fill, a recommitment to being more vigilant with my diet has done the trick. I'm a good maintenance eater but a terrible dieter, lol. And you'll probably find that you wont need to be as tight to maintain as you do to lose. My band has loosened off considerably - to the point where I can now eat a whole sandwich again - buy my weight has remained steady. The old rules stand true - healthy food and exercise is all it really takes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juliegeraci 7 Posted February 19, 2008 Hi Paulax, I've been stuck at the same weight for a while now. Part of the problem is that I've been eating around the band. When I don't get enough in, I drink with meals. So now I am just trying to get back on track. Wow, these last 35 are quite difficult! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandyjo 1 Posted February 19, 2008 Do you feel the push within yourself to finish what you have started. I have drive to get these next 27 lbs off. I want to be that person everyone already thinks I am. I know you do also!!!! Keep working. Life is so worth it, now that we have one to look fwd to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juliegeraci 7 Posted March 13, 2008 I am now 30 lbs from goal and 10 lbs from plastic surgery. I joined Weight Watchers again and am doing pretty well. I met with the plastic surgeon on Tuesday and she said I could have surgery 20 lbs from goal. That puts me at 10 lbs from PS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juliegeraci 7 Posted March 27, 2008 My plastic surgeon said it was time! I am going in for an extended Tummy Tuck and thigh lift on 4/21. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
