I'm so honored...

[jellybelly 0]

I am so glad to be part of such a growing "community!" I was "banded" on May 15, 2003. I started at 241 and am now down to 207 I have received so much help from posts on the spotlight site... I never registered, just read. I decided to join to give something back by helping others as you all have helped (and continue to help) me. Thanks again!

Jen

[meswede 1]

Welcome Jen,

Gee, you've done so good on your weight loss in such a short time! What are you doing for your diet and are you exercising too? I've only been banded for a couple of weeks and I have 17 pounds off and my goal is to get another 48 off before Christmas so I'm interested in what you're doing to be so successful. Have you had a fill yet? And did you join a support group too? Welcome to lapbandtalk.

Lori in Oregon

Dr. Rumbaut 07/09/03

[jellybelly 0]

Hi Lori! Congratulations on how well you've been doing! I lost a lot at first and am now losing 1-2 pounds per week. I started exercising four weeks ago. I started off riding the exercise bike five days per week, 15 minutes per day and am now up to five days per week, 30 minutes per day. And I was someone who NEVER exercised!

I had one fill on July 2 of 1.5 cc's. I have another fill scheduled for August 7th. I feel good, but I've been eating more than I should be. I eat about 1-2 cups at a time, three meals per day. Sometimes I eat an evening snack of something lowfat.

I am not in a support group... just what I get online. It seems like most people where I live (in Southcentral PA) are getting the gastric bypass surgery and I don't feel like I can relate to them as well!

Jen

[FDATrialGuineaPig 7]

Jen, nice to meet you and see you enter out of lurkdom!

Your weight loss is great!!! Keep up the good work!

Robin

[meswede 1]

Hi Jen,

Thanks for your reply. Well you've done a great job so keep up the good work and everyone's going to "stay tuned" as you continue getting closer to your goal.

Nice chattin' with ya!

Lori in Oregon