Any October Bandsters!??!?!

[Ewiedbingcott 9]

Dear Don:

That's fantastic!:thumbup: Those NSV's (off your meds) are great. I tend to think only of the scale victories, but the NSV's are real too. I'm going for my physical in August and can't wait to see what my internist says.

Keep it up

[julie.ann 1]

Hi everyone,

I made it back.

There's Good news & there's Good news.

I have not been losing for the past 2-3 weeks but have been losing "inches", but have started losing again. Even better news is I am now OFF all my blood pressure meds AND all my Diabetic meds, also cut my cholesterol meds in half. I have my next appt with my family Doc in Sept and "might" be able to get off the rest of my meds. It sure is strange to get up in the morning and all I have to take is my Vitamins, etc.

I’m now down 47 lbs. I see my post op-Doc (Dr. Low) on June 30th. I’m not sure if she will give me a fill or not. Well see.

I see everyone is doing very good.

Keep up the good work,

Don

Awesome!!!!

[Roxann 0]

It is great to hear all of these success stories. I had surgery 10/6/2008 and since surgery I have lost 68 lbs I just had a fill 2 weeks ago and I think I am at the perfect spot. I have started loosing again. I too am off all my medications now as of last week. No more diabetes and high blood pressure medications.

This was the best decision I have made for myself. There have been times it has not been easy but well worth the struggles. It is amazing what you can learn about yourself through this process.

[LoveIslovely 0]

wow I cant believe some of us will be hitting our 9 months bandiversary! tiem flies, soon it will be October. So far so good for me. I decided I am at a good weight as I feel that I am too slimmed down. I am just maintaining. Hope everyone is doing well!! Stay strong!

[CyndyG 0]

I can't believe myself it's almost 9months. Ive had a few problems but all in all things are great. I love getting smaller. We just got back from Fl. and fitting in the airplane seats with room to spare was awesome!

[cattoy71 0]

I totally agree about flying these days! It's nice to not feel like I'm invading other's space :thumbdown:

I also don't get nearly as over-heated as I used to...which is amazing.

I'm still struggling with my many month plateau but all is good.

I hadn't seen one of my best friends in over 3 years since he returned home to Thailand. It's so lovely to hear him say I look exactly the same or better. I really had put on that extra weight about 1.5 years ago.

My 20th high school reunion is also coming up so I have been re-connecting with people on facebook....I swear I never thought hearing "omg you look exactly the same as 20 years ago" would be soooooo rewarding!

LoveisLovely, you continue to be my personal inspiration!

Be well everyone!

[skinnydippn42 0]

HI everyone,

I'm now at 49 lbs down, that was a nice surprise the last time I weighed myself. I'm going to change my picture soon. I'll try to post a "before" & "after" pic soon. I'm even amazed how much different I look.

As for my wife, she still has not change in her weight lose goal, still not losing. (she is not Banded). Once in a while I ask her if she would be interested in being Banded. She does not say much but I know she has thought about it. She turns 65 in Dec '09 so would be covered by Medicare. Her BMI is 38 with medical problems so she would be eligible. Time will tell.

Love to all,

Don

[julie.ann 1]

HI everyone,

I'm now at 49 lbs down, that was a nice surprise the last time I weighed myself. I'm going to change my picture soon. I'll try to post a "before" & "after" pic soon. I'm even amazed how much different I look.

As for my wife,=.... She does not say much but I know she has thought about it. Time will tell.

Love to all,

Don

Great! I can't wait to see the pics!

[nazzy 1]

wow don thats great@@@@ hope your wife changes her mind,i went and weighed and im down 54 pds,seems this last fill really helped me cut back on amount and stuff.i keep pushing back my nxy fill cause for now im not eating that much,and figure another one well id not at all at the time,in am i just have a protien drin k and lunch maybe 3 oz tuna and dinner just some meat very small aount i eat and maybe few bites vegtables.i had few cherrys yesterday to,i dont eat much potisem so im gonna pick me up some kiwi,to help there,is yr wife scared to get the lap band,i know know ones happy being over weight,i guess it takes the person to want it,but anyway wtg you,i was so happy other day i put on a shirt i used to work on and it fit,so that made me happy,im just diapointed that before i got the lap band i had gained 50 pds more,now gone,but i think dang if i hadntg gained that id really be looking better,but i must be happy with whats now.well anyway keep in touch wtg anyone else keep it up

[NormaRae 0]

Who would have thought 9 months would make such a difference. This is not just a weight program, it is life changing. Good for us!

[skinnydippn42 0]

I changed my Avatar picture and added two pictures to the Picture & Album link. I don't know how to put a picture to this area or anywhere else.

Don

[julie.ann 1]

Don - What a difference! You look great. I bet everyone stops you to ask what you have been doing! That is great!

[Mollyjo 0]

Hi Guys!! I have a question. I have only lost 4 pounds since May, should I go back for a fill? I am hardly eating anything now I can't imagine eating less? I have 2cc's in my 4cc band...I am torn what to do what to do?? Any suggestions? THanks and keep up the great work!!

[NormaRae 0]

Hi Molly,

Nice to see you again.

This could be a plateau that will pass soon. Are you getting some exercise in? (I know...the e word is so disgusting). Pretty sure I would get another 1/2 cc to get a boost. Talk to your doctor.

[Mollyjo 0]

Hi Molly,

Nice to see you again.

This could be a plateau that will pass soon. Are you getting some exercise in? (I know...the e word is so disgusting). Pretty sure I would get another 1/2 cc to get a boost. Talk to your doctor.

You know I have never even spoken to the MD since the surgery....have been talking to the fill center only. What a good idea. Well I joined a gym and they keep calling me...guess I better get off my A** and go in.. maybe that will help...

I am still throwing up a lot though and last time we spoke (fill center) they want to unfil me for a month then refill me....not happy with that at all. So I am waiting it out and it seems to have stretched a bit..at least i am not choking on my saliva like I was... :-)

Any idea on jow long do you think this plateu will last? 2 months....something should give dont you think?