Kiskis

How is everyone doing? I gained 12 lbs this summer and I am still struggling with the last 6 lbs! Plus I have chronic acid reflux that has gotten worse that has me making poor choices. So I am back to 2 hour workouts and protein shakes... The basics always work! Have a great weekend all!

2 years ago the band saved my life and i have had only success! They only thing I am challenged with is not losing weight and good meal ideas after trying to lose weight my entire life! I have been having unfills for the last month to get a balance and eat more . Love my new life!

Hi all, I was banded on Feb 9/2011 in Vancouver, BC at False Creek Medical and have lost 130 lbs. I reached goal in August.I never dreamed of being this small. I love the new me . Now I am focused on tightening and toning. Cheers, Kristi

Hi all, I had had to go for a unfill to stop losing. I found it hard to find a balance and switching gears mentally. I am think I have that balance now. I go up and down 3-4 lbs. Exactly like Jachut said I get to enjoy more things. I have allowed a few more carbs and since the unfill I can eat more normal and also have almost no acid reflux. Loving life! Cheers, Kristi

Great news! 3 months after my breast reduction & lift now I am a 36B . Never dreamed I would be that small. Loving it!

Hi all, I just started P90X this week and love the challenge. I can do about 90% I thought I wouldn't be able to follow as well as I can. Loving it as I am now at goal & want to tighten everything . Anyone else doing the program? We can support each other. Cheers, Kristi 1 week & day 5 P90X

I find it hard to balance the change from weight loss to maintaining. I have finally found the balance. I find this time of the year hard with the change in seasons. Try and stay motivated and find things that make you feel good! Good luck!

I just had a breast reduction and lift this past week. My surgeon did a lot of suction on the side too. I am recovering so far so good! Love my new girls! May have a TT but need to save and have other household priorities.

I am about 10 lbs away. BMI currently 24 feeling good!

I am close bmi currently 24 want to get to 22. What is your bmi at? I now only lose 2 lbs/month. I am pretty tight but i am living and enjoying summer vacations and good times! I feel great!

My goal keeps chaning I want to get to a bmi of 22 appox 135 lbs. I need to lose my belly fat. I too would like a bikini but i had to wait for my breast reduction/lift which i got yesterday. When i am better i cant wait to go shopping!

I would look at getting a sport/medical clinic do you fat test. I had one done that broke it down to each arm, leg... But if you feel good who cares! Plus muscle weighs more than fat. What does you dr say? Good luck!

It is amazing! I went from a 7.5-8 to a 4. Costume rings I wear sizing bands to add so they fit.

Best to look at a BMI chart or food guide. Look at sex, current weight and height. I could eat 1600-2000. Personally 2000 is to high for me everyday. My BMI is currently 24 I want to get to 22 or lower . Trying to avoid a tummy tuck just belly fat left . Have a great day all! K

Good luck! Keep in touch! K

I kept it a secret except for hubby, bff & 2 sister-in-laws. Told my family & close friends after my surgery. I have had amazing support & success! Good luck!

I take papaya enzemes and do jumping jacks and walk. Sometimes letting it work through causes swelling to. I then always switch to liquids and purees... I am 16 months out and sometimes it happens with ice cream as i am really tight and the band tightens and losens on its own. They call it the fickle b***h for a reason. Good luck. Message me if you need help. Have a great day all!

Heating pad helps, walking and sleep propped up with 2 pillows. I also find massage helps too. It will pass, mine took 2 wks+.

I can't and don't eat more than 1 cup of food in a seating. I can only eat 1 small leaf and the cheese & bacon from a carsar salad. I am tight and in the green zone. Hope that helps.

I am on my last 15 lbs with a normal BMI of 24 my goal is BMI of 22. Hope I can attack the belly fat and avoid a tummy tuck! I am having a breast reduction/lift on Juky 23. I feel amazing! How are you doing? Wanted to start this tread to share and keep each other motivated.

Just thought I woukd check in. Hard to beleive it has been 15 months! What is your biggest sucesses since being banded? And any general updates.... For me - normal weight now. BMI 24.6 goal 22; I am the smallest I have been since 1994 a size 8 and feel amazing! Glad to have my life back & the old me!

In Vancouver/False Creek Medical $18k includes follow care, fills, 24/7 nurse support & nutritionist.

This site, my support group from my clinic, my banded friends & family have been my support.

For me is the whole reason I was out of control and need help therefore got a band. I have reached goal but I have worked out 2 hrs a day x5+ days but when i fall off the wagon I fall off. Every day is a new day. I dont beat my self up! I do my best to feel positive and get in the game - eating well & exercising = healthly balance.

I have only know of people that are 400+ possibly being accepted by some of the hospitial programs for sugery. Wait list is years. My life was to valuale to wait so I was self pay at False Creek Medical. Saved my life! I lost a 115 lbs in 16 months and I am the healthiest I have ever been!