How are the banded Notorious Novembers???

[elysenoland 0]

HEY LADIES!!!! I'm still here. Personally things have been rough, but somehow I make we make it through...one day at a time. My band has probably been my saving grace (weight wise) I am quite sure with out, emotionally eating would have taken control and I would be in a heap of a mess. but as it stands I am doing ok. Still looking for the sweet spot since my revision surgery, the good thing is that since the revision and with all the family drama my weight has only varied 2-4pounds depending on the day and the TOM. I am still working out and trying to do the best I can. I am trying to get these lat 30lbs off by the end of July (i like to set my goal realistic and attainable) so wish me luck. I am going to take it 10 pounds at a time and get this done!!!!! Big Kisses to everyone for all the love and support. It is much appreciated. BTW I posted some pics on my profile. the befores are scarry but the afters...well I like them. TTFN!

HOLLLLEEEEEE Crap DD, you look wonderful! You should be proud of yourself! You look like you're about 20 years old. Very nice!

[Jewels68 0]

Sabrina~ I'm starting to run too. I stil can't run a mile but I'm walking fast. 4 miles per hour or around there. I signed up for a 5k run with my husband in May. I used to die after walking 1/2 a mile. Now I don't go to bed until I have walked/jogged or ran 5 miles a day. the weight is finally dropping again. 23 more pounds till I hit my doctors goal for me. 40 plus pounds for my personal goal.

DD~ I must have missed your post on the revision. What did you have redone?

[ddgalarza 0]

HOLLLLEEEEEE Crap DD, you look wonderful! You should be proud of yourself! You look like you're about 20 years old. Very nice!

20? 20 times 2 would be more accurate...Thank you though. It does feel good to have hard work pay off

[ddgalarza 0]

Sabrina~ I'm starting to run too. I stil can't run a mile but I'm walking fast. 4 miles per hour or around there. I signed up for a 5k run with my husband in May. I used to die after walking 1/2 a mile. Now I don't go to bed until I have walked/jogged or ran 5 miles a day. the weight is finally dropping again. 23 more pounds till I hit my doctors goal for me. 40 plus pounds for my personal goal.

DD~ I must have missed your post on the revision. What did you have redone?

Hey Jewels...I had to have a second surgery in September, I was having alot of acid reflux and food was getting stuck often and come to find out my I had ANOTHER hernia AND my band had slipped. So I had my hernia repaired and my and corrected. A major set back, because since my surgeon repaired ahernis that was right beneath the band she literally took months before she would give me a fill. I had an appointment today and she barley added 1cc, so I am hoping that this gets me to where I need to be so that I can get back on track with losing the remainder of my weight.

[mljalways 1]

Hello Ladies, It has been six months since I have been on here, just got busy! Hope everyone is well

[elysenoland 0]

Hi everyone! I'm still slacking off and not getting this last ten pounds off....I have been eating any and everything, but haven't gained an ounce-so that's nice. Also haven't been at the gym for over a month...this winter has just been too long and all I want to do now is sleep and eat. The sun broke through today and made me want to go running, but I didn't. Tomorrows another day, I feel myself getting motivated to start the outdoor activites: jogging, swimming, kayaking, tennis. I love my body, I feel so good in it now, love even more those size medium shirts and the size 12 Victoria Secret jeans that I had to return because the were too BIG!!! Down to a size 10 now and it feels like its where I want to be.

[jms462001 9]

I am stuck as well, but motivated now to lose 10 more pounds before summer as it will soon be hot here and that means thinner clothes!! I cannot believe I wear a size 6 0r 8 jeans and a med shirt and still feel fat! I never wore less than a size 12 in my life. I know I mostly could use a full body lift which I probably will never get, but I also still need to lose another 10 pounds. I am convinced the sizing these days is all vanity!

I'm not complaining though. I am very proud and happy about the way I look now and I feel 100% better!

[Glammaw 15]

Elyse, congrats on feeling so good in your body. I want to feel like that someday. I have about 20 more pounds to lose, but I still have this muffin top and wings where my arms used to be ;0 Must be angel wings! Struggling a bit, but now that the weather is changing, so is my mood. Hope spring is finally here!

[Glammaw 15]

Hello everyone. Got a complete unfill today. May have a slipped band and I do have a partially flipped port. Have to wait 30 days to see if problems resolve. If not, dr. will do upper GI to check for slippage. Had 6 ccs in a realize band. I'm afraid of gaining weight, but have been PBing and sliming all day, every day. Have maladaptive eating disorder since I can't eat any normal food. I gained 4 pounds in 3 weeks. If I need surgery, I won't replace my band. The past three weeks have been hell. Besides the dr. had to stick me three times and then poke around a lot to get into the port for the unfill. Anyone else have these problems?

[jms462001 9]

So sorry to hear you are having these problems. I wonder why they don't just do the endo exam in the first place to look at everything.

I did not have mine at my one yr mark like I was supposed to. I am waiting to get ahead with some bills......don't know if that will ever happen.

Keep us updated. I hope it works out ok for you.

[elysenoland 0]

Ok we've got minimal time before bathing suit season. Time for everyone to check in and be accountable. I haven't had the scale budge in weeks, and haven't been going to the gym, nor have I been eating very well. I'm sick and tired of being cold all the time (anyone else find that now that you've lost all this weight, you are always freezing to death!?). I have about 10 pounds I'd like to see go away, and I am recommitting myself to just getting it done. It so easy to become complacent about it now that I feel (and look) so much better, but I do want to complete this last ten pounds. Upside--I just bought my first bikini in about 15 years!

[jms462001 9]

Ok we've got minimal time before bathing suit season. Time for everyone to check in and be accountable. I haven't had the scale budge in weeks, and haven't been going to the gym, nor have I been eating very well. I'm sick and tired of being cold all the time (anyone else find that now that you've lost all this weight, you are always freezing to death!?). I have about 10 pounds I'd like to see go away, and I am recommitting myself to just getting it done. It so easy to become complacent about it now that I feel (and look) so much better, but I do want to complete this last ten pounds. Upside--I just bought my first bikini in about 15 years!

Wow! A bikini!! I have lost 1 of those last nasty 10 pounds. I never will be in a bikini though!!! We want pics of course! Good for you!

[ddgalarza 0]

Hey everyone, I just wanted to stop and check in and say hello. I havent been doing great lately. I mean after my nephews murder everyhting got put on the back burner, especially working out. I had gone up to about 194 (a 5pound weight gain) in the month following his death and I just wasnt really putting in alot of effort. Thank goodness I am back on track and the scale is headed in a downward spiral again. I'm at 187 as of this morning and I am just so ready to hit the 100lbs lost mark and then get the final 30lbs off. Novemebr is coming up again really soon and I really would like to reach my goal before then. That will be the 2 year mark for us and I am just ready to be done with weight loss and move on to the maintance phase of this whole thing. I hope that everyone is doing well, much love to everyone!

[Jewels68 0]

So sorry to her about the death of your nephew. I've been at a stand still for three months. I hit 173 and lost 100 pounds. But can't get more off. I need to put down the Easter candy. lol

[ddgalarza 0]

So sorry to her about the death of your nephew. I've been at a stand still for three months. I hit 173 and lost 100 pounds. But can't get more off. I need to put down the Easter candy. lol

You LookMarvelous!