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Congrats! I will add you on MFP. I'm slimndiva for anyone else that wants to add me!

Awesome! Congratulations!! I'm sooo proud of you! You have done a wonderful job Jennifer!

Congratulations! Youre soo pretty!!!

Thank you so much for posting Shonette! You may not realize it, but you were one of ladies I would turn to for knowledge and inspiration when I first started this journey. I was banded 12/9/10. Congratulations on your success!!

Congratulations on your new start! Keep up the awesome work!

add me too! slimndiva

Dr. Joseph Moran performed my surgery. He is great and his staff is very helpful and knowledgable!

5'7 214 12/14

You look amazing! You are so pretty!!

very good advice. Thanks Mary!

good for you Jennifer! Awesome!

awesome!!

I'm 13 months post op and I drank wine the entire time so it's really not a deal breaker. But, I was always careful to count the calories. Find me on Myfitnesspal. slimndiva Congrats on your success!

great post! I needed that! You are right...the numbers are not the only indicators of our success! Congrats to you and THANKS!

Everyone is different, but it took me a while to get restriction, almost a year. Sometimes a fill has a delayed effect for me too...it may take a week before it tightens up. Trust me, slow is the best way to go. If you get overfilled, it can be a nightmare! Good luck to you!

Hello and Happy New Year! It’s been awhile since I blogged, (since October!) I guess because not much has really changed. Last you heard from me I was in a size 14 jeans. I’m happy to say that I was able to get into a size 12 over the weekend!! Yay!! As far as exercise goes, I have signed up for a ½ marathon in February. I have been in training since November. I’m currently logging 21 miles a week. I’ve run three races since October. When I’m not running, I’m doing step, kickboxing or HIIT. One thing that is incredibly frustrating is that the scale is not moving! The nurse told me that once you body loses so much; you have to really change things up to get it going again. So…I have decided to pay more attention to carbs and protein. I did in the past, but I’m going to really focus on that. I have been pretty good for the last 3-4 days. I’m on my fitness pal if anyone wants to friend me. (slimndiva) I got my last fill in November and that put me into the green zone. I have to really chew my food and pay attention to how my band is accepting it. It can be finicky at times. I now have 7cc’s in a 10cc band. Took me a while to even feel restriction, but I’m there now! 2011 was a good year for me, but I’m determined to make 2012 even better. I got rid of a sorry boyfriend that was stressing me out and I’m looking forward to dating again and living a stress free life! I know my worth and I’m definitely worth more than that! Good luck fellow bandsters! Wish me luck with this journey and I will do the same for you!!

Happy New year Jennifer! I think what you are describing is pretty normal. At least for me it is. Some days I can eat a decent meal (1-2 cups) then some days it takes me 30 minutes to eat 1/2 cup of food. I have tried to determine what causes the change, but I have yet to come up with an answer. I know when it's monthly time I get tight, but other than that....no clue. I think we have to just deal with it and go with the flow. Congrats on your exercise and the scale moving! I decided to just remove my scale....it was driving me nuts!

Good luck to you!!!

I'm so glad your first fill went great! Mine aren't bad at all, I guess others have different experiences.

Good for you sexymomma!! its a wonderful feeling!!

awesome! Good for you! I have signed up for a half marathon in Feb 2012. I have already done 3 races this fall. I'm looking forward to doing the 13.1 miles. Next step...marathon!

we all have days that are like the ones you have been having. Especially during this time of year. Relax and don't beat yourself up too bad. You really haven't done that bad.

Good for you Shonette!! Congrats on ALL your victories. I'm in a slump right now, but hey it happens to all of us. Its definitely a learning experience!

Congrats to you Gem!! I have been running as well and it feels great! You should register for a 5k or Turkey Trot in your area! The races are so much fun!!

what a wonderful post! I can relate to this as well. My boyfriend and I have been together for 4 years and he tells me all the time that I'm happier now and how good I look. My self confidence has really been soaring and it makes for a better relationship!!