december 15th banders come on down;-)

[china 1]

hi everyone hows things going. me im doing ok i started back to the gym today. i feel good about that. i some how got off track and i must say ladies its hard getting back on track but, i can an will do it. laurel i wish i could donate but, my ends are tied you right now with school, and this trip.

Wow Rose, you look Great. I am so sorry to hear about your Mom and Mother-IL. China I hope you have a great time on your trip. I am walking on Saturday for The "Walk from Obesity". I feel like obesity has effected my whole life. I am trying to raise some money for this. If anyone is interested in donating(tax deductable) to this, I will send you the link to my site for donations. I haven't really excercised since I got back from Vegas, I started back to work on tuesday with all half days. Seemed like I didn't get any breaks during the day. I hope everyone is doing well. Laurel

[Goldibluqq 0]

No problem China, I totally understand. Well the good thing about this school years schedule, I have no time to get bored and snack. The bad thing, I am having a hard time finding time to excercise. Yesterday, I did manage a 30 minute walk. I hope all is well with everyone. Laurel

[china 1]

hey you im happy your schedual is keeping you busy but, bumded it has you off on the excerise it will work it self out give it time. well i lost 3lbs some how go figure. i feel happy bout that i made it to my nini goal which was to be able to get on my dr's scale. well he got a new one and this one goes up to 375. but the good news is when i got on it, it was able to record my weight and i was 3lbs lighter from da wlc scale.

No problem China, I totally understand. Well the good thing about this school years schedule, I have no time to get bored and snack. The bad thing, I am having a hard time finding time to excercise. Yesterday, I did manage a 30 minute walk. I hope all is well with everyone. Laurel

[Goldibluqq 0]

Congrats China. I seem to go down some and back up the same. I am starting to get some excercise in too. I have a Dr. appt. on tues. I think I will get another fill and I should be heading in the right direction. This is such hard work. Hope Rose is doing well. When do you leave for vacation China? Everyone have a great day. Laurel

[china 1]

hi laurel hows it going. glad to hear you are getting some excerise in. well im leaving on saturday morning 3am. and will be back the 29th.

Congrats China. I seem to go down some and back up the same. I am starting to get some excercise in too. I have a Dr. appt. on tues. I think I will get another fill and I should be heading in the right direction. This is such hard work. Hope Rose is doing well. When do you leave for vacation China? Everyone have a great day. Laurel

[china 1]

well everyone im off to the bahamas:thumbup: tonite

[mroseharvey 0]

Have a GREAT TIME CHINA! You deserve it. Take lots of pictures I cannot wait to see them.

[Goldibluqq 0]

I am so happy to see you Rose. I hope things are going as well as can be for you. I sure hope China enjoys her vacation. They are great for recharging. Have a great weekend, everyone. Laurel

[mroseharvey 0]

Hello Laurel,

I am so sad that I could not make it to Vegas to get to meet you. I hope you had a good time. I am doing ok just very busy taking care of my Mom's and trying to keep the family on track. The weight loss is coming off slowly but I have to be patient. I lost my tickler password so I have not figured out how to update my weight loss lickler. How are you doing? Have a great weekend.

[shelley2b 0]

hi everyone - i've been off of the forum for a long time, and have also been on a complete plateau - i'm wondering if you are all experiencing the same thing.

So I was 100% focused at the beginning and have lost about 30 lbs since surgery in December... then I started working really hard in May and I kind of fell off the wagon. Now on the good side - unlike in the past, I haven't gained any weight while I was off the wagon. In the past, I would lose 20-30lbs and then when I wasn't exercising or dieting I would put it right back on and have to start from scratch... now I just stayed exactly the same weight for about 4 months. I'm ready to get back on track now - and have started exercising and watching my diet again - so I expect that I'll start to drop more weight again.

I guess my lesson is that the tool doesn't do the work for you - it definitely helps - but it's not the answer.

How about you guys - have you had the same experience?

[HOWLUCKYAMI 0]

hi everyone - i've been off of the forum for a long time, and have also been on a complete plateau - i'm wondering if you are all experiencing the same thing.

So I was 100% focused at the beginning and have lost about 30 lbs since surgery in December... then I started working really hard in May and I kind of fell off the wagon. Now on the good side - unlike in the past, I haven't gained any weight while I was off the wagon. In the past, I would lose 20-30lbs and then when I wasn't exercising or dieting I would put it right back on and have to start from scratch... now I just stayed exactly the same weight for about 4 months. I'm ready to get back on track now - and have started exercising and watching my diet again - so I expect that I'll start to drop more weight again.

I guess my lesson is that the tool doesn't do the work for you - it definitely helps - but it's not the answer.

How about you guys - have you had the same experience?

Hi Shelly,

I could have written your post myself! I'm in the same boat as you. It was so easy at first, but now I really have to watch myself. I have spent the last few months at the same weight, expecting to magically start losing again. But I have come to the realization that my body is going to need exercise and a lot of it to get this weight off. When I exercise regularly I see success on the scale. Back off the exercise and I struggle.

Like you, I have been fortunate not to gain weight, but that's not why I wanted lapband. I want to lose! So, it's step aerobics for me (I used to teach) and while I really enjoyed losing without much effort, I know that I will be truly healthier when I combine diet with exercise.

You hit the nail on the head....it's a tool, but its no magic wand.

Sounds like it's time for us both to get back to work!

Best of luck to you~!

[Goldibluqq 0]

I too have not lost much in the past 5 months, but I did have a slipped band and had to have surgery again. I am trying to get back into the losing stage. Seems I keep losing and gaining the same 5 lbs. I am going to for a fill tomorrow and hopefully that will put me back on track. Rose, I totally understand why you canceled your vacation. Would have been very nice if we could have met as we are on opposite coasts. Have a great day everyone. Laurel

[CordovaChick 0]

Hello everyone - help, I need some advice. Last wknd I moved and although I had movers for the furniture & appliances I have lifted some boxes. Nothing very heavy though or my back couldn't stand it. I was careful not to p/u anything really heavy. Yesterday and today I have soreness in the port area. I have heard of a slipped band but I still have my restriction and do not have any other eating problems like people mention. I plan on calling the doc office on Monday, but meanwhile has anyone experienced this? Not pain, just soreness. I am wondering too if the port is lower than it was. I never felt the port until I had substantial weight loss; when I finally did feel it, it seemed to be about 2 inches below my bra line. Now it is lower than that...maybe 3-4 inches. I'm afraid it is in my stomach! But is that possible since I still feel restriction? Any thoughts/ideas? Thanks.....I hope you all are doing good. I've not lost any more weight.

[Goldibluqq 0]

I don't think your band has slipped. When mine slipped, I couldn't even get Water down. There are times when my port area is a little tender but never really sore. As we lose the weight, it is alot easier to find the port. My port has also tilted some. But I can still easily get filled. I got a fill on tuesday and finally have good restriction. I am hoping I am back on a good steady weight loss. I feel like I have lost 4 months worth of losing weight, but I am not going to let that get me discouraged. Have a great weekend everyone. Laurel

[china 1]

hi all im back and had a nice time except the part of sunburn. ya i got it bad. so im back and now i gotta bet my ass back on the right track as i eat way to much on the trip. so now i gotta get back on track. glad to see everyone is doing so well i also see we have some new people want to welcome you to the group. and welcome back rose im glad to see everyone is doing so good keep you the good work.