brenda62

I still take mine whole and have no issue with it. my band is at 8.5, but everyone is different

you could be swollen from the unfill?

Well said Dave, and may I add some of the people that get Gastric Bypass manage to put weight back on somehow and then where are they?

I go to Curves 5 days a week and ride my bike 6 to 7 days a week. Sometimes I will walk on my lunch hour on my non-curves days (It has been to hot lately to do this) I actually feel guilty if I do not do something everyday and I think my body misses it!!

My Dr told me to eat chicken thighs if I had an issue with the breasts,they are moister. I eat a lot of chicken so I am so glad my band likes it!

I can eat anything I want without a problem. For me it comes down to what I want to eat. My dr told me that one of the problems with chicken is if it is cooked to dry. He said dark meat is easier if you are having issues with it. I am one of the lucky that has never pb or slimed. I have 8.5 in my band.

Sometimes it takes a few days before you notice the results. So give it a few more days.

Don't get on the bad scale as much. I weigh once a week at curves and that tends to help me

I also went through that and it is completely normal. I was banded 4/4/11 and have now lost 87 pounds! I am so glad I did it and would not change a thing. You can and will get through it As for the negative things you read, everyone is different and everyone works there tool different. If you are willing to put in the work (work outs) and eat right you will succeed.

It sure makes you feel good to get into those smaller clothes and I think it is good motivation to keep plugging along. You are doing great and I bet your family reunion will be wonderful. You will not only look better but your energy level will blow them away! Here is one to make you laugh, I have for years just pulled my pants on and off without unzipping or unbuttoning them. I was given some pants that I thought would not fit and sure enough I could only pull them up to my butt. Then it hit me, unbutton and unzip them and see if you can get them on! Duh Brenda they fit!!!!

be careful with the shoes I have now lost 85 pounds and all my shoes are to big!! I get where you are coming from though, I love to shop but do not buy much right now unless I really need it. I have another 60 pounds to loose and then I can start rebuilding my wardrobe!!!!!

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It is not as bad as you think, I had one day where I realized I was mourning food! After that I was fine. You can eat the things you like, just not as much. I try new things all the time and my dh tries them also. It is a new way of life, a healthier way of life, but well worth it

NSV today, I went to penny's in search of a few items today. When I asked where to find what I needed the sales lady took me to the regular woman's department. Good bye plus size clothes! It took a few minutes for it to sink in, I do not look plus size any more!(I had not even told her what size I was looking for) In my mind and under my clothes I still do, but that is another issue all together. 20 more pounds to go and I will be in onederland

congrats, great work! Be proud of yourself you are doing wonderful

been threre? you bet! I did start out with walking and slowly moved on to . I go to curves 5 days a week, take walks with the dh, and ride my inside or out side bike. I now feel bad when I don't get two things in a day. It is funny how it changes, you will get there, good luck

please do keep us ported on the fitbit, I am thinking about buying one and would love to know what you think. Thanks Brenda

Mine have also! I am down a size in shoes, two sizes in rings and have gone from a 26 to an 18 ! What a difference 3 1/2 months makes!

I was told about 1200, I get between 800 and 1000 on a normal day.

Try drinking something hot first thing in the morning. It helps to open you up first thing. You are doing great!

This is not written by me, but by one of our lap band blogers, it kind of hits it on nail! Posted by aliciab Forgive me for venting but a lot of people simply want to treat LapBand as a product they've bought and plugged in. It's suppose to work right????? My insurance paid for it and the doctor said it works! All those ads said it worked. It isn't working for me, I have the reciept can I take it back for a refund? The band is simply a piece of medical grade plastic. You will in fact have to get up off of your butt and exercise. You will in fact have to pay attention to what you are eating. If you have not come to the conclusion that there will still be a LOT of work for you to do after the band is placed and healed then you should not get the band. So many stories on here where people don't know why their not losing weight except they can't tell you what they're putting in their mouth and they can't tell you the last time they walked farther than from their car to the front door. This is not a miracle cure. If you were hoping for that - move on. Sorry - just had to get it out of my system.

I second that!

calling today to make my appt. for my 4th fill. I am back to being hungry every 2 hours! I keep loosing but I do not like eating that often. I hit 79 pounds today and that makes me happy. I am hoping to hit 100 by My b-day in October.

I go to NWWL center in Everret also and they are great. I live in East Wenatchee and drive the three hours to see them.Everyone I have met who has a lapband in this area goes there. Great people and they treat you right.