July Butterflies Master Thread

[orea15 0]

That was what happened when I broke 300. It took a week or two to get under for good.

Let's hope the fluids do it! Good luck!

[kimaly 57]

Getting the Water down was my biggest problem, I'm on pain meds right now and they make me thursty so lately I can't get enough to drink, hope it helps. I finely have a fill scheduled for Feb.9th. First one since Oct.2nd So we'll see what happens.

[Donna113 2]

I'm still riding that plateau... I have not been drinking nearly enough Water either so I'll focus on that and try to get in at least 6 glasses a day.

[shrinknme 0]

I drank lots of Water yesterday and was going all day and night and also made sure I wasnt constipated.. (strong black espresso :thumbup: ) and I weighed myself this morning and it was the same...

so I have vowed to weigh myself once a week only.. I should have done this earlier.. but it didnt seem to matter when the scale was moving every couple of days.

I am just tired of being in a bad mood about it.. ignorance is bliss! at least this way I will only be in a bad mood once a week on friday when I weigh in.. :thumbup:

[kimaly 57]

I gained 5lbs 2wks ago when I had surgery, now I'm working on getting rid of that. So far I've lost 3 of it but still have 2lbs to go just to get back to where I was. That's why my ticker hasn't gone anywhere, I just refuse to move it the wrong way.

[crzytchr 3]

I had surgery too, and the scale won't move any more. It has been 5 weeks and the scale stopped moving over 3 weeks ago. It is probably because I haven't been very mobile. I hope to get to the gym soon.

[Charlene K 1]

I gained 5lbs 2wks ago when I had surgery, now I'm working on getting rid of that. So far I've lost 3 of it but still have 2lbs to go just to get back to where I was. That's why my ticker hasn't gone anywhere, I just refuse to move it the wrong way.

Kimaly, your doing great! We are all just 6mos into this journey, and just think where we would be without a band. For the first time in my attempts to lose weight I am having success at reaching a goal. :cursing::thumbup::tt1:

[lovegrapes 0]

Thanks for the suggestions and encouragement. I had four people in the last couple days say you look like you've lost more weight, and I'm like no, no I didn't. Well I stepped on the scale yesterday and I've lost 10 lbs since my last fill in early December. It's like 4 lbs just fell off me in one week. I talked with my surgeon today in passing and told him that I was now feeling loose and he said we can try another fill but he's still not convinced that there isn't a leak. Leak or not, I lost and that is what really matters.

It's off to Florida tomorrow for vacation from the below zero tempuratures and record snowfall in northern Michigan.

[crzytchr 3]

Congratulations on the weight loss and have fun on your vacation!!!!

[kimaly 57]

Thank you very much ladies, always makes me feel better when I vent to ya'll

[Donna113 2]

Congratulations on the weight loss and have fun on your vacation!!!!

Ditto :cursing:

[shrinknme 0]

lovegrapes.. way to go! and have fun!

AND everyone.. I found something and I wanted to share.. I have been trying different ways to get the Water in and I am sick to death of crystal light.. I am not a good fake sugar person and after awhile it burns the back of my throat and taste nasty..plus the fact that its bad for you... and I dont want to drink things with extra calories I dont need.. so I found something that might be help if you are like me..

its a herbal tea that tastes sweet and has NO SUGAR.. it has nothing artificial in it and I got it at my grocery store.. it can be made hot or like ice tea and its very flavorful.. its sweet tasting and I have checked the box several times and there is no sweetner in it..

its by Good Earth and its the sweet and spicy herbal tea...

here is a link if you want to get an idea of what it looks like.. I know the package has changed several times.. but it gives you an idea

Good Earth Original Sweet & Spicy Tea & Herb Blend -- 18 Tea Bags - www.Vitacost.com

anyways.. its a little spicy too..

its helping me get my liquids in. and it tastes really good.

thought I would share..

still really discouraged at the moment.. dont really want to do anything.. i feel like if I have good restriction and its not helping.. what will.. I know I need to just keep going.. that weight gain is really messing with my head..:bored:

[kimaly 57]

I figured out that to get to my goal weight by my one year banding I just have to lose 1.28lbs each weak, that is so doable. It's really on the low side of losing, so that's what i'm gonna be working on. I think it makes me feel better about it when I breack it down. It just doesn't seem so overwelming.

[crzytchr 3]

I figured out that to get to my goal weight by my one year banding I just have to lose 1.28lbs each weak, that is so doable. It's really on the low side of losing, so that's what i'm gonna be working on. I think it makes me feel better about it when I break it down. It just doesn't seem so overwelming.

Awesome Kimaly!!! You are right you can SO do that easily. :thumbup:

That made me check and now I realize I won't reach goal by my bandiversary. I would have to lose almost 3 lbs per week and I am NOT going to put that in my head, because I would get discouraged if I didn't achieve it. So, I need to set a mini goal by my one year mark. Considering I am STALLED at the moment. I think I will aim for 1 1/2 lbs per week. That would mean I need to lose 35 lbs by July 14th. mmmm. I think that is doable.

CONGRATULATIONS again on realizing you will be able to make your goal in a year.

[kimaly 57]

That is doable, and good. I really think mini goals are best. they just don't seem so out of reach.