23 mo band anniversary

Consultation with Doc 11/24/06 - 248.9

Surgery Date 1/18/07 - 226

1 mo post op (Feb 18)- 206.8

2 mo post op (March 18) - 198

3 mo post op (April 18th)- 193

4 mo post op (May 18th)- 184.2

5 mo post op (June 18th(- 178

6 mo post op (July 18th)– 174

7 mo post op (Aug 18th)- 178 - went on vacation and ate big (7 day cruise)

8 mo post op (Sept 18th)- 174

9 mo post op (Oct 18th)- 170

10 mo post op (Nov 18th) - 167

11 mo post op (Dec 18th) - 170 - haven’t even been trying

12 mo post op (Jan 18th 2008)- 174 - again, not trying. But finally refocused - exactly where I was at 6 mos post op – so basically no weight loss in the past 6 mos

13 mo post op (Feb 18th) - 183 - Ouch! started taking steroids and made my weight go up, along with not eating right and no exercise!

14 mo post op (March 18th)- 185 - grrrrr

15 mo post op (April 18th)- 180 - weight is finally going down, but inches are actually coming off faster since I've been exercising a lot.

16 mo post op (May 18th)- 178

17 mo post op (June 18th)- 175

18 mo post op (July 18th)- 179- still not focussed:sad:

19 mo post op -(Aug 18th) - 178 - focussed again - This time I am committed to getting to goal and will not stray! I do not ever want to see the 180's again!

20 mo post op (Sept. 18) - 171 - :biggrin:

21 mo post op (Oct 18) - 168

22 mo post op (Nov 18) - 169 - I am focussed and doing good, but need to get back to exercising. I want to hit 160 by year end.

23 mo post op (Dec 18) - 166 - only 6 more pounds to get to my goal by year end. I don't think it will happen, but I will continue to try.

Great job! You are an inspiration! You will get to goal SOON!

Thanks julie.ann.

I came across your blog and I have to tell you, you encouraged me.. I have been stuck for about 2 months been going up and down like crazy but mostly up. I see it happens to everyone. Good luck and thanks for inspiring me!