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I wouldnt wear anything! I would run around naked!!! Lol
JK...I wish I could wear heels again too without dying when walking around in them, hmmm also shorter skirts and shorts but I dont think DH would let me out of the house, hahahaha

or called a fat cow by a bunch of teenagers driving by

Hiya! I moved my blog in case any of you are interested in following my maintenance
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2.5 years out, 136 lbs gone.

I think my doc anchored my band with Iron chains.He knows I'm tough on appliances.

I remember when I flew the first time not needing the extender... I was about 1/2 way... It was the BEST feeling in the world.
I flew 2 weeks ago for work and not only didnt I need the extender I was able to cross my legs AND put the tray table down.... AND I WAS IN THE MIDDLE SEAT!! It was awesome.

Hi Bre! Missed ya!
I know where you're coming from. I recently started a new job and life is so much busier now. However, you must make the time for yourself! It's great your hubby came up with a routine for you, but I think you'd feel more motivated to do a work out that doesn't feel so much like a work out to you. How about trying Zumba, Water aerobics or kickboxing? On the days I feel lazy, i save my favorite TV show to watch while I will do the Wii free step. I find that having cute clothes to work out in, good quality headphones, and a playlist with a bunch of new songs helps me stay motivated. You got this, girl!!!

First of all, congrats on having a workout routine and sticking to it. That's half the battle!
I agree that you are probably losing inches even if its not reflected on the scale as quickly as you'd like. My doctor had suggested to me when I hit a plateau that I needed to change the order of my exercise. For example, if you do cardio first then weights, flip it. When was the last time you tried a new machine at the gym or a new class? I'm sure your trainers can help you mix it up.
Also, after my plateau I found upping my fluids and eating "cleaner", less processed foods worked wonders.
Keep us posted!

Just because you have the band doesn't mean you are always going to make the right choices. Sometimes I wish the band was around my head as well!

PERSONAL INVENTORY.......

I'm 60 years old, soon to be 61

I have been banded for 20 months.

My PCP days according to his records, I have lost 100 lbs.

All of the medical problems that were slowly (quickly) killing me have all been reversed or eradicated altogether.

I am now running for 50 minutes, with a goal to get to 60. Plus the weight training.

I eat what I CHOOSE when I CHOOSE with little or no fear of ever gaining any weight back.

I eat, drink, work, play and exercise the same was as my slim / fit friends do everyday who are not banded. Difference between them and me is that IF I should ever fall off the wagon and attempt to overeat, I have the band as a "Secret" safety net that will make it physically impossible to do so.

Clothes, everything fits well no matter the style, all size mediums, and if I can say so, everything feels and looks good!

I have never felt to positive, upbeat and happy, and the confidence to do whatever I feel like I want to so.....Mental health as well as physical.

ALL THIS is a direct result to having the Lap Band Surgery, nothing else....and learning to not be afraid of the band and letting it do everything I knew it could do...In other words, "Listening to the Band" and let it be in charge.

I was banded 4/16. My progress has been slow, but I know that is mostly my own doing. I am down 34 lbs since surgery. I have had 3 fills, but they are very conservative so I think I am only at 2.5 cc in a 10 cc band. I was supposed to have a fill yesterday, but pushed it back to the 20th cause feeling like I need to make some more changes personally than just relying on fills. Overall I am happy where things are at!

its not a (huge) success but to me everything and wanted to share w/my bandits.
about 3 or 4 months ago (my friend here at work, kathy) and i would go
somewhere for an hour lunch. before surgery, she would have to go get
the car and bring it around to where i was (as it was parked a distance away).
i couldnt do it. i was too (large) and not able to walk across the parking lot.
but today, she commented to me about that and saying, now you can.
as martha stewart says, its a good thing
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I mix my AM coffee with a pure Protein Shake and by the end of the day I average about 80g of Protein. I was told to get at least 60g per day.

I love Leslie Sansone's DVD's. I have many other's starting with Kathy Smith and Denise Austion, Cardio, kickboxing, Pilates, you name it. but I have to say, doing Leslie Sansone's 5 mile fat burning DVD has really chiseled down my hips, thighs & buttock area! All the other's never could do that for me as much as this one has. You would think basically walking in place is easy but I have to say, it's a great workout and I even push it further with more stamina to get a better workout.
Having said that, I do alternate and use the other's from time to time as well as using our elliptical and treadmill, but 2-3 days out of the week, it's Leslie & me. Good luck!

I'm kindof with Jim. Don't really care what people think or say. But, if I had to do this again I would be more discreet.
I was way over the top with my band. The UPS guy came to the door and I lifted my shirt and said, "hey, look what I did". He looked at me like I had three heads. LOL
I guess the reason I wouldn't announce to all that I had surgery is because so many people think that we will lose all our weight in a few months. I know, I know, some new bandsters think the same. So, its annoying to talk to someone on the phone or in person and if you haven't dropped 100 lbs the self help advice comes rolling in. You know, the comments like, "you should have tried the acai berry diet plan, or, I just walk 3 miles every day and it keeps my weight down".
So, just to keep the doubting Tom's at bay, I'd recommend you only confide in those who you believe will support you and won't give you the family miracle fat loss comments.
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Hi and Welcome the LBT!! It's kinda hard for me to give you advice as I am a guy and twice your age so my perspective on it is a little bit different. I could care less what others think aside from my Wife and my parents. That being said, everyone pretty much knows I had the surgery and I wish I did handle it a little different. While yes I don't care what people think I do constantly get asked how I am doing, how much weight I have lost and so on and so on. I had a co-worker come up to me and tell me they are ordering pizza for everyone for lunch "but you shouldn't have it" Umm excuse me??? I am 44 years old and its been a long time since anyone told me I couldn't or shouldn't eat something. I know she meant well but seriously, c'mon!!
You have to make this decision for yourself as far as who to tell. I wish I didn't tell as many people. I wish I didn't tell my mother because now all my aunts, uncles and cousins now know. I am not hiding anything but I wish I thought it through.
Remember you are doing this for you and your health. If you come across negativity just disregard it best you can. We have one pass at life. Make the most of it and don't let anyone tell you otherwise....
Take some time to digest it all and don't rush into telling anyone until you are 100% sure that's what you want to do
Good Luck!!

Wow good job everyone keep it up .. lol i was 307lbs now im 205lbs i just gained 4 lbs for my wife she says im too skinny ...i was 201lbs my band is open all the way from when my dr.put my band in place frommy band slip ...ima stay at 205 )))

Awesome!!
I am down 77 post-op. Things have been slowing down a bit as of late. I seem to lose right after a fill and then the scale doesn't move for two weeks. I have to admit I have not been exercising as much as I should be and I step on the scale way to often.

Hi April bandsters! How is everyone doing? I'm happy to report 41 pounds down. I'm almost in the green zone. Recently started exercising and it's helping me lose nicely. So glad I did this!

Hi April bandsters! How is everyone doing? I'm happy to report 41 pounds down. I'm almost in the green zone. Recently started exercising and it's helping me lose nicely. So glad I did this!

Hi April bandsters! How is everyone doing? I'm happy to report 41 pounds down. I'm almost in the green zone. Recently started exercising and it's helping me lose nicely. So glad I did this!

I HAD MY 3RD FILL LAST MONDAY AND I AM EATING VERY LITTLE LOST 6 IN A WEEK HERE I GO THIS IS WHAT I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR SINCE MY SURG 5-8-12 BYE BYE FAT

Congrats!