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The weight loss is so fast that my brain hasn't caught up either! I have lost 100lbs in 19months and gone from a 26 to a 12. I still try to convince myself that all brands are different and I prob could have worn this size before, I just never tried. Lol. I still see myself in pics as the fat girl and I am one of the smallest in my circle of people now! It's amazing... I am constantly asking my mom to point out someone that is similar in shape and size to me so that I can see it from another perspective. It helps, but doesn't last long. I'm hoping that once I get to a single digit (8!) this year and maybe see a difference finally. =) Congrats and Good luck!

Name, real or screen~ Shellee Goal weight for March 31st~ 176 Weight on March 1st~ 186.4 Age~ 33 Dietary goal for March~ Eat at home more. Exercise goal for March~ Workout 4x a week and walk 4x a week Personal goal for March~ Keep doing what I'm doing. Date banded~ 10/07/11 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 90 lbs What is your good luck charm? My hubby! <3

185.4

02/22 186.4

2/8/13 188.0 2/15/13 187.2

I have lost about 90lbs and my period did get heavier and my cramps worse. The doc says it's because my hormones are adjusting.

Goal weight for February 28th~ 183 Weight on February 1st~ 188.4 Age~ 33 Dietary goal for February~ Lots of veggies! Exercise goal for February~ 5 workouts a week. Date banded~ 10/07/11 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 87.6lbs What is your favorite Valentine's Day activity?~ Valentines Day with my hubby! :wub:

My situation is so similar! I started at 276 and am now down to 188 after about 15 months. I plateaued at about 190-193 for 3 months and wasn't completely upset about it. I was happy to be under 200 and am sure I will never be there again. I realized how close to 100lbs lost I was and got irritated with myself that I wasn't trying harder! I am now working out 5 days a week and riding my bike as well. I have been steadily losing 1-1.5lbs a week and am really happy with that. I figure I have already lost almost 90lbs, what's another 30?! Haha. My goal is 150 or so. Good luck! I hope motivation also kicks you in the butt soon and you get moving forward! =)

I absolutely had the same thought as soon as I saw it! ...but no, I hadn't had anything red for at least the previous 2-3 days. I drove an hour =/ to the doc and they unfilled me .1cc's, yes POINT ONE! The NP said because it had only happened once and I wasn't having any pain or uncomfortableness that it was probably the brocolli I ate for lunch that just irritated my stomach and to take it easy (mooshies) for 48 hours. Any more problems and I am to go back ASAP. So far so good. Thanks for all your thoughts and concerns! <3

Everyone I know who has been pregnant has not taken any out until needed. Their docs keep a watchful eye that they are getting enough nutrition, if not then they will unfill some. Also, if you have morning sickness. Because you have learned a new healthy way of eating you may not gain much weight anyway. FYI: It's ALWAYS your decision. Just make sure you put the baby and your health first. The weight will come back off.

Yay! Wish you well! Keep us updated.

Thanks for everyones concern! I know the weight should not be an issue now. I am struggling, but I do understand that. I am much healthier now than ever and want it to stay that way. The issue is that the ER here has no idea how to deal with a LapBand patient and I would sit in the waiting room for hours anyway (Los Angeles), I'm going to give them a few more minutes and then head out if nothing. Let me clarify that it was blood that came up with the food. I am not just vomiting blood. I freaked a few people out who misunderstood.