hopetolose

I have always had thunder thighs! Even when they were toned and tight, they were excessive!! But now, at 45, they are granny thunder thighs. Yuck. But I have to accept the fact that I am only going to get older and other things are going to begin to look grannyish so eventually everything will catch up to my thighs

I have been hovering between 180 and 185 for months now. Have not really tried very hard to get going again, was just happy that I didnt gain during the Holiday's!! Well I finally hit 179.5 this morning. I know that if I get back to the gym on a regular basis and really start watching what I eat I would probably do alot better. I have been in the 180's since October, uggg. I am not really as bummed that I am not losing the last 20 as I should be. I am just really pleased that I was able to maintain a weight for some length of time. To lose 60 lbs and maintain it for even just a little bit has been wonderful in itself. But..... I really want to lose the last 20 now. Hopefully by summer, which is only like a pound a week. I think I can do that. I was only at 160 for a short time in my life (my first wedding) and then I crept back up and had kids (and then 20 years happened to go by) haha. So I am wondering how fesible it will be to maintain that weight. I feel really comfortable right now. I guess I can just try to lose and see how it works at that weight. But I also dont want to lose 20 and then gain it back because then I might not stop. Is anyone not at goal, but is happy with the weight that they are at. This is the weight that I gave to myself when I got the surgery. The Doctor wanted to shoot for 160.00 because that is normal BMI. Technically, I am still overweight, But I dont feel that way anymore. I am wearing 12's for the most part (I even have a size 8 that I can sqeeze into). So is that really overweight. Or am I just talking myself out of doing the rest of the work and dropping the last 20???? that is the real question I guess.... Thanks for listening.

Im in, valentines day is my aniversary. Would lovvve to lose 10 lbs by then...

There are times when I wonder how I have been successful. I really dont folllow the prescribed diet that I was told to do when starting. I have slowed down considerable with my weight loss, but have continued to lose over the last few months. I eat alot less but dont feel deprived at all. I am starting a exersise team fitness program on the 16th that will hopefully help me lose my last 20 lbs. I might try to restart with the diet as well as see how that goes.

I to have not posted fow awhile now. Totally agree with the negative posts. LOVE my band. Maybe its upto us band lovers to start posting more positive stuff more often. I know for me, it gets a little old reading the same things all the time about how everyone is cheating after two days or the get frustrated about not losing after two weeks. I have to remind myself that I was in those shoes once and had all the questions they have now. I hope new posters will forgive some of the old posters for not always being there as they should be to help be positive amoung the negative.

I havent posted for awhile, but I had to tell a funny story. I was modeling an outfit that I bought to wear to Chicago next weekend for my mom to get her opinion. My son came in and said " you look like a teenager". Now I dont know if it was really a compliment, but I guess I will take it as one. Made me laugh!! Quick update; im down 58 pounds. have been plateaued for the past month or so. But finally started losing this past week. Which is weird, cause I havent even been trying. I was just planning on riding it out until after the holidays and start again. I guess I will see how far I can go with this wave of weight loss!! hope all is well with everyone

I ;)m gonna try it. I have been getting into eating more slider foods lately and have been at a stall for almost a month now. This sounds like what I need

Dave, you are the man!!!! You haven't hit your 1st anniversary and have come so far!!! Congrats to you. And im sure that you will be at your goal in no time at all.

Congrats!!! I was banded 4/14 and am at 51 also. Such a great feeling.

I dont do fluro. I wonder how much extra they are to do. If she keeps empting you, and having to start over each time. yuck! My pa only took out .50, just to loosen it up in case it was swollen. I dont know whats going on with my port! It is always kinda sore during my period, but now its pretty constant soreness. Im wondering if it not just caused by my waistbands or a belt. Its right next to my belly button.

checking in at 188. totally forgot about last week but didnt lose anything anyway!

Yup, liquids today, mushies tomorrow!!! Fun Fun!!!

hi girls. was ingredibly busy yesterday and didnt get a chance to update until late? how is everyone doing? I had to get a slight unfill today because of a major stuck episode. so ifbyou notice all liquid stuff on myfitness pal youll know whats up.

Omg, I got some beef and green Beans today for lunch, took two bites and it got so ingredibly stuck I slimmed and threw up for an hour straight. Went into the doctors and she decided to take little bit out. I get to go back in two weeks and get it put back though. The doc also ordered a ct scan for my port area. Ive been having a little bit of pain there for a little over a week, so hes just going to check in it. wish me luck on maintaining for the next couple of weeks.

I didnt see the friend requests, but I found the search part and tried adding you guys. I got Kitty added.

Yes, you did look greeeeaaatt! You rocked your jeans, which as we all know is a good sign that we are loosing!!!! Keep up the great work!!!

Flower, I didnt see your email on your profile to add you on myfitness pal. I was able to add Kitty and I didnt see a request for you as a friend. Am I doing something wrong? Anyway, I am liking this so far, because I havent grazed yet today and I have been doing that alot lately, So Thanks pal!!! I weighed in at 189.8 this morning, which is the first time in the 180's, so kinda excited about that. I have been hovering at 190-191 for the last two weeks. Uggg. I will check in later and if I cant add you to the fitness site then I will give you a run down for the day. Be good today!!!!!! lol

He is working in texas for an oil company. Im a bit luckier than military in the fact I get to see him about every month or so. Its been kinda fun seeing him so little because I keep changing every time I see him. But its still hard having him so far away. I cant imagine having a close family in the military.

18 pounds unfortunatly was not that bit of a difference. I could tell alittle bit, but you would think that would be huge. I look back at the pics that I did and I really cant tell a difference. But I remember feeling great joy that I was actually at 18 pounds and still moving forward. it will come dont worry. Its the inches that will make the difference, nit the scale. Im currently on a scale plateau, but I noticed that I am losing inches, which is when the clothes fit better keep walking!!!

The nurse told me at my first visit that I must have smaller anatomy because my doc put the smaller band on me. I think she said mine was.a 10 or 11. Which a first kinda scared me since she pretty much filled it up the very first fill. But I am only at little over 6cc right now and im well over 1/2 way to my goal. So I am not to concerned about it now. After you hit your spot you get little tiny fills from there.

I have myfitnesspal. I wil have to go on there and see how to add friends. I have not been using it lately, so it should be interesting where I am at on calories. Ive been on a plateau on the scale, but I think I am lising inches because the 14 pants I just fit into are getting baggie. Im so sorry that you had to have your unfil. that must be kinda frighening to lose that control that you get with the band. This will be good for us, I see my hubby in two weeks and hopfully I will lose a little bit before he gets here!!!

YOU look amazing. Why did you have to get unfilled? You look like you are at your goal!!!! Thank you for your kind words about my pics. I hope we arent starting today! I just got back from a 40th birthday party and I had a couple of bites of cake I need to really get going on my Water as well. I have been doing more iced tea then I should be.

I wouldnt mind helping you! Ive been on a plateau for almost two weeks now and need to see what I could do different. I think I am losing inches, but would love for the scale to move as well. Let me know what you need from me

butterfly queen, I was just kidding about the second job. I own my own business and make pretty good money. I wont put myself in the poor house over my shopping habits. thanks for your concern!!

Do you really want everyone to tell you its ok to eat a half a pizza right agter surgery? Your stomach needs time to heal. Cheating might be starting mushies early, but not pizza! That could do so much damage to your stomach let alone the band. Please try and stick to the food you are approved for. We all know how how this is, but it will get better after the first weeks or so. good luck