yellowrose88

My husband bought me a scale the day of my surgery. Which I am very grateful but I wish it were digital. I hate guessing my weight on my current so I do not update my ticker unless I go to a doc or fill appt. I really need to invest in a digital scale because I want to set seasonal goals for myself. Any recommendations? My mom has a Weight Watcher digital scale and I like it.

I just wanted to give a quick update because it has been a couple of months since my last entry. Busy with my daughter’s wedding and she is now happily married. I've been stuck at 170 for about a month now and went to the fill station and received a small fill. Hopefully this will kick the weight loss back into gear. I haven't had a fill since April. I also haven't exercised in two weeks but I changed that starting yesterday. I'm planning on my first 5K in March 2013! Run for Life!! I have to keep away from those zombies. I think it is going to be fun. Until next time...

I just wanted to touch base and give a quick update! It has been a while since I posted under February Bandsters! I am feeling wonderful and very excited. I now weigh 176lb and had to buy some new pants. Yes I bought a size 12 and was grinning like a fool in the dressing room. The feeling was AWESOME! I was feeling really down the last couple of month but since I broke the 180 mark it seems I am back on track and feel great! A talk with the good doc brought my spirits up as well. I am just taking one day at a time. I still keep a food diary which I know really helps me. I am running 3 times a week and do some sort of exercise every day. I hope everyone else is doing great!!

I just wanted to touch base and give an update! I am feeling wonderful and very excited. I now weigh 176lb and had to buy some new pants. Yes I bought a size 12 and was grinning like a fool in the dressing room. The feeling was AWESOME! I was feeling really down the last couple of month but since I broke the 180 mark it seems I am back on track and feel great! I am just taking one day at a time. I still keep a food diary which I know really helps me. I am running 3 times a week and do some sort of exercise every day.

I had my aftercare appointment today and I broke the 180 mark. FINALLY! I weighed in at 178.2 today. After talking to the NP we decided not to do a fill. She stated "You have lost more than 66% of your body mass and we except 50% at the one year mark." She also stated "You have lost a great deal already now you are just going to have to change things up." So we decide to change up my exercise routines and see if a see better results in the weeks to come. I do see my doctor next week and I'm going to see what he has to say and move on from there. I feel so much better after my visit today and I am thankful I am still losing!

Well I saw my surgeon on Wednesday and he is happy with my progess. I guess I just needed a pep talk. We decided on adding some weights for toning. Thank you for stopping by!!

Nothing has changed in the last two month weight wise. I'm still hovering between 181 and 182. I seem to have hit a hard plateau and struggling to get over it. I am still sprinting every other day and have added toning exercises on the days I’m not sprinting. I’ve stopped my morning walk at work because it is too HOT to come back presentable, LOL!! I love :wub: the way I feel and can’t wait to drop the next 30 lbs. I do have an aftercare appointment next week and a doctor’s appointment the week after. I really think I need a fill. I have only had two and the last one was in April. Until next month…

I just wanted to stop by and give a quick update. I'm still losing weight at a slow pace. I am a very inpatient person but I'm hanging in there. I feel great and that the most important thing. I have dropped 4 sizes since being banded and it is a great feeling to be out of the PLUS size clothing! I completed week 6 of the C25K and my doc stated he wanted me to continue with sprinting because it burns more calories. So I have been doing this around the neighborhood because the weather has been great and my blue healer loves going with me. I don't know who is in charge me or her. LOL Let’s just says she keeps me going. Also I have been taking a break in the morning and doing a 1 mile walk at work. Had to stop the afternoon walks because it is just too HOT!

Stay strong and clear of the donuts! Someone is always bringing items to work and I just stay clear of out kitchen area all together.

Name, real or screen~ Yellowrose Goal weight for JUNE 30th~ Weight on JUNE1st~ 184 Age~ 42 Dietary goal for JUNE~ 179 Exercise goal for JUNE~ Complete my C25K Personal goal for JUNE Planning menu's for the week Date banded~ FEB 3, 2012 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 51 What is your favorite summer activity~ Sunbathing...

Final weigh in for May is 184.

I am from Hachie!

I was updating my ticker today after my appointment and I am more than half way to my goal. Wow I can't believe it. Also started Week 5 of C25K.

I have completed week 1! Wow I can't believe I actually was able to do and I am very proud of myself. Tommorrow I will start week 2. Also I have an aftercare appointment tomorrow!

Sports bra and hold those baby if needed. I unfortunately I do not have this problem because they are disappearing on me. LOL

I started week 5! I was easier than last week. Which I am happy about because the last few weeks have been killing me. Also had an aftercare appointment today and down to 186! I have managed to loss about 8 lbs for the last few months but not this one. Oh well it has been a tuff one for me but I still lost and I am happy!

I have noticed some in my legs and I seem to be thinning but nothing defined. Hope that makes since. LOL

Checking in at 186!

BELLY!

During pre-op I was told bite size should be about the size of a dime.

You can also try Smooth Move Tea. You can purchase it the tea at any grocery store. It has worked wonders for me. I have tried benefiber and it doens't work for me. My doc told me about the tea because I was having the same problem and he told me I could drink it a couple of times a week. You drink it before you go to bed and relief in the morning. Good luck!

Today I am starting week 4! I can't believe it. The first workout for each week has been difficult and then gets easier as the week goes on. I'm hanging in there and push myself to complete each workout. God bless me!! :wub:

I am currently doing a 9 week training (couch to 5k) on the treadmill. You train 3 days a week. Each week it gets a little harder. Well yesterday I had to stop because I was dying. So I will try again today to complete it. I had surgery on Feb 3, 2012 and I have lost to date 46 lbs.