BeachBumNJ 0 Posted June 3, 2009 75 and counting....finally a summer season where I feel good about myself in a swimsuit! :wub: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MSnika3 0 Posted June 8, 2009 50 + pounds and trying not to count. I've been quite a slow loser, but I am so excited that I can finally shop in ladies/misses and even juniors sizes. I haven't had a fill since January. I may go in for a slight fill next month. I've lost the same five pounds since April. I've started exercising this week and I'm vowing to make better food choices. I've given in to consuming what goes down easy as opposed to eating small bites and chewing very slowly. No excuses. I know what I gotta do. Congrats to all! Everyone is doing so well and looking so fly!:thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mzreeda 1 Posted June 8, 2009 you can do it gurl i just lean that mixing up the work outs and add just a little more help the scale to move ( still slow ) but i feel great after and the inches just peel off!! so ill take that over pounds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bandfan1 0 Posted June 9, 2009 I have done so well and now my band may have a leak!! I went for a fill on Monday and only had 1cc of Fluid in my band...should have had much more!! He triple filled me and wants me to come back on Monday... I'll keep you posted!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aquameliza 0 Posted June 10, 2009 I am so very excited to be in onederland and to be shopping in the Misses department - so many more choices and styles - no more Womens!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gojaguars 0 Posted June 20, 2009 Hey Everyone!! I too, have not been on the website in a while and it is great to see how well all of us May 2008'ers are doing. It has been a year for all of us now and think of all the weight we all have lost. It is incredible!! My best friend and I had our surgery on the same day and it really helps that we also work together. She is about 5 -10 pounds ahead of me with her weight loss and very close to her goal. I started heavier than she was. We are so happy we had the surgery and are getting back our lives. We never used to exercise before our surgery. my friend now gets up at 3:15am every morning and walks an hour before we go to work. I do my walking in the evening when it is cooler, walking my dog. It feels so good to walk and just breathe normally, take the stairs at work and be able to breathe when we get to the top. I like walking and shopping, even if I don't buy anything. My feet no longer hurt all the time and I can wear sandals instead of sneakers with my inserts. I am in a size 16 now, go to the pool and lay in sun or on the beach in a bathing suit! Our friends are work are so supportive and love to see what we eat as it always looks so good. We are very creative with our low carb diet. We have inspired many of them to eat healthier. Also, there are two women at work that heard we had our surgery and are in the pre-surgery appointments now and they look to us for encouragement and support. We have our moments and cravings, but the difference now is that we have it (much less than the old days) and we get right back on track and realize that means we have to exercise more and cut back some to make up for it. There is an accountability factor that we did not have before. I know these are little things, but to those of that have carried around the extra weight for years, it feels so GREAT!!! Nothing tastes as good as feeling thinner does!! We wish everyone all the best and keep strong and we can reach our goals....we have already done the hardest part....we had the surgery. To those struggling, talk to your doctor about it, they are a wealth of knowledge and have seen it all, they are there to counsel and encourage us also. They want us to succeed in our weight loss journey. Big Hugs and CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF US!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neverB4 2 Posted June 25, 2009 Well, I'm still hovering at 170 and am happy!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
globally yours 0 Posted July 7, 2009 Hi Everyone, well I´ve been kinda slow too. But was surprised when the hospital where I had the surgery has me to do a photo shoot! Thought you might like to see. CMH.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spunkey1 0 Posted July 7, 2009 I was slow but the band broke after one year. Now I have to pay for another surgery. Trust me I talked to a lawyer, it is a assumed risk and no one eles will pay! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anavrin 0 Posted July 12, 2009 Banded May 20,'08. Starting wt 200, current, up and down from 160 to 165. I am 4'11" and will be 50 in Sept. I had a fill in March , and am quite tight. Most things hurt me, especially that first bite of the day. Seems as if the things I should be eating hurt me the most, while the things I shouldn't be eating, doesn't. I have been trying for the past 2 wks to eat mostly Protein and little to no carbs. I think I've hit the set point, I want to see 159 just once on that stupid scale! I've been at this weight since last November. Why can't I lose anymore? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parteetime 0 Posted July 15, 2009 Hey all this is a great thread. I was bandes may 5th. Havent had a fill in now since February and am flirting with the same 10 pounds up and down. Im going to give in and get one next week. Im down 76 pounds so far and have 65 more to go. Im hoping this will kick it in. Havebt really lost in about two months now? Any help is appreciated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miss meliss 0 Posted November 8, 2009 Goal!! The band works for those who have tried everything and always failed!! 111.5 pound gone!! Can not put into words how happy I am, however, it also feels unreal! Will have to get use to not having over whelming diet goals. I have never had that in my adult life. woohoo! :w00t: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Great2BThin 5 Posted November 8, 2009 Goal!! The band works for those who have tried everything and always failed!! 111.5 pound gone!! Can not put into words how happy I am, however, it also feels unreal! Will have to get use to not having over whelming diet goals. I have never had that in my adult life. woohoo! :w00t: Woo hoo!! Isn't weird to think of a New Years resolution besides losing 100 lbs??? I hit my high end goal and would ideally like to lose about 10 more but am totally happy where I am and to think when New Year's come I will get to make a whole new resolution. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NY2LAGirl 0 Posted November 8, 2009 Congratulations!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anita Sue 0 Posted November 8, 2009 Ya'll, those totals of loss are fantastic! Keep up the great work!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites