deedee72

Awesome!! You are making WONDERFUL progress! Congrats!

Thanks for sharing! Where do you live in NC? I'm in Raleigh.

Congratulations!

Thanks for sharing! I wish you continued sucess!

Good Morning everyone!! I signed up for a 5k on the 8th of October so I have been in training for a couple weeks now. I do a walk/jog about 2 to 3 times a week along with my regular cardio and strength training routine. Saturday mornings I go to a greeenway trail with a friend of mine that's also doing the race. This past Saturday we did a total of 6 miles. On the way back I suggested that we try to run most of it. I was able to run 3.2 miles without stopping or walking. I still can't believe that I was able to do that! Of course that distance is a tad more than a 5k. I'm in shock that I was able to do it a month before the race. OMG!! AND....the scale said 225 this morning...almost 70lbs gone!!! I feel awesome people!! for the ones struggling with little restriction, hang in there. I was the same way. It seemed as if I didnt even have a band. It's very important to keep your appointments, not only for the fills but I get great information from the nurses and other office staff. It really helps!

*hugs* Everything will be fine Nikkia. You have made some positive changes in your life and it will only get better from here. Hang in there!

I'm still holiding steady at 229...at least that's not a again. Good luck everyone!

good luck!

Yay! A new challenge. I can also use something to keep me accountable! Name, real or screen~DeeDee Age~39 Weight on September 1st~229 Goal Weight for September 29th~219 Exercise Goal for September~get ready for 5K 10/8 (be able to run the whole thing) Dietary Goal for September~stay within calorie limits Personal Goal for September~get to a size 12 Date Banded~12/9/2010 Total Weight Loss Since Banding~62lbs! Thanks for organizing this Joan and Larry!

Sounds like you need a better support system. You can do this, not everyone has the loose skin issue. Its more common in gastric bypass patients than lapband. I think you should seek more positive support.

For the past few days the scale reads 229!! Wow! Been many years since I've seen a 2 in the middle. I'm loving life people! For the new bandsters, hang in there, get your fills, go to your appointments....it gets better! Good Luck EVERYONE! I took this pic this morning (loving the camera now!)

I agree with Zil....I would go ahead and call them now. Good Luck!

they usually ask me if I think I need a fill. It depends on my hunger level, how long it takes me to eat and how long I stay full. Good luck!

Good Luck today!

Hello everyone...checking in on the last Monday of the challenge!! I'm checking in at 230 this week. Down 2lbs from last week. I'm only 1lb away from my goal of 229 by the end of the month.

Hello fellow bandsters! Hope everyone is having a great day. Just wanted to check in and update on my progress. Everything is going pretty good. I got a fill last week of .25 which brings me to 6.25. I'm definitely in the green zone I think. Everything is going down pretty good for the most part. Sometimes things get hung up during certain times of the day. We have had a break in the intense heat here in NC so instead of only going to the gym, I have started a run/walk routine. I'm hoping to do a 5k in the fall. Right now I can do 3.6 miles in about 50 minutes. I'm hoping to get better and better with that. Since I have gotten back on track with eating and exercising regularly I have noticed a change in my body. It feels great! I'm attaching a picture that I took this morning in the bathroom...lol (if i can figure out how to attach it) Good luck everyone!

Hi! I'm slimndiva on MFP!! I love it! Oh yeah...I added everyone on this thread!

Thanks for the advice Kelly! I will definitely keep that in mind. Congrats on the weight loss so far!

There isn't any way to get all your requirements in by then so that you can get the surgery approved before the end of the year?

I have BCBCNC and it took them 2 days to approve me. good luck!!

good luck to you!

Good morning fellow challengers! I weighed in at 232 this week. Thats a 2lb loss!! My goal for August is 229. I have to lose 3lbs in 10 days....I can do this!

Dr. Moran performed my surgery on 12/9/2010 and I have no complaints. His office staff are great and very helpful. Let me know if you have any more questions.

I added you. I'm deedee72. I welcome new friends!

You are doing and wonderful job! Congrats on the jeans! I love clothes NSV's!