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My last fill is working well!!! I weighed in at 193.6 last night and this morning but that always seems to change just as I change my ticker so I'm giving it some extra time. I am excited about it though however I go back Mon to have most of the resistance removed for my trip. That means almost two weeks with little or no fill and Thanksgiving will be in there so I have to stick to it on my own. My doctor and I decided this would be best for my trip to Disney since I'm going with my daughters family (son in law, granddaughter, his mom & dad, me and my husband) we didn't want to take a chance on me getting stuck and sick while there. Like he said they don't (her in laws) need to have to wait on me or know what's going on. Wish me luck!!! I'm excited!!! 10 days away!!!!:)

Hello everyone!!!
I had my 3rd fill yesterday, so I'm now at 3cc, I'm on a 3 day liquid diet, I don't know what to eat, any ideas?

Linda...you are doing it JUST RIGHT. FOR YOU. But I'll bet you'll see at least a few more off before your trip b/c of your exercise!! Might not be 10 in these 3 weeks, but easily 1/2 that!! Maybe consider doing a Protein Shake for one meal a day??
The Protein shake powder I found is really good! Its by "ON" ("Optimum Nutrition")...its 100% soy w/ no sugars, 25g Protein. I mix the chocolate powder with 6oz 1% milk (or skim if I have it) and about 4oz lowfat chocolate milk. Use a shaker cup, add ice cubes to help dissolve it, then I just drink it with a straw, keeping the ice in it...so its REALLY cold. I really like it. I do it for Breakfast every day, and occasionally, when nothing sounds good, I'll have one in the evening.
Maybe that'll even put you 'close' to the 10lb goal!?
Heading to ZUMBA again tonight. Went last night and it was a killer...so FAST. Too fast for a beginner/klutz like me...I bought a "LIving Social" deal, 5 zumba classes for $10!! She offers a "Zumba Gold" class for beginners or "seniors" -- I'm guessing its a little slower...I think I'll probably do that one, at least for the 5 classes...at least to better learn the steps. Then I'll be ready to really do it with the classes at the LA Fitness.
We'll see....but Linda, I know you'll begin to see some changes, so keep it up. Lots of positives - tho I will say that I don't LOVE exercise. Maybe someday I will!? I sure do like the way it makes me feel after, tho...so gotta keep it going.
Have a good night, everyone!
K.

52 pounds is amazing, I seem to be stuck at 32 and not going anywhere again. I had really hoped to be at 40 before my trip to Disney but that's less than 3 weeks away so I would have to do a crash diet in order to make it and well I just don't feel like it. On the plus side I joined the y last week and have gone several times even went very early this morning so I would make it to vote after work before it gets to late. I hope everyone is doing well.

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Good night everyone

DAWN!! wow!! 52 lbs is absolutely amazing. I'll bet you're swimming in EVERYTHING IN YOUR CLOSET!! Oh my goodness, thats just so great. You inspire the rest of us!
And yes, lesson learned with the hotdog. Its really odd, tho...its like almost everything I've eaten today has been rough. Well, I had an apple slice this morning and it did not go happily....then the hotdog...but this afternoon I had a "Clif Builder" bar and it was fine.
I do have my Protein Shake first-thing in the AM (really tasty!), so I'm probably okay on the Protein, but for some reason most of what I've actually EATEN has not done well. Yesterday was just fine!??
ANyway, we are all so very proud of you, Dawn!! Keep it going, girl!
And your 5K...well, THAT is also a very proud moment. I have no ambition toward that right now, but who knows...maybe come later winter I'll change my mind? I'm kinda focused on a cruise in Jan, then possibly Hawaii in March or April (hubby's work)....so I'm motivated to keep my butt moving and get the munching under control...I'm just so excited about your 50lbs!! AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!

Leason learned with the hotdog. As much as moments like those are miserable it is a great reminder of the band's effectiveness and how we need to make better choices. A guy I work with had a similar experience so I don't dare even try a hot dog ~ though I have had a craving here or there. Glad it passed for you and wasn't any worse that it was. I remember a woman in my support group meeting saying she had to go to the ER for having a pickle spear stuck for several hours.
From my pre-op (mid. July) to now, I am down 52 lbs and SO excited. It's weird because I know I have lost a significant amount of weight but I still feel so "fat" that I don't really realize I have lost that much.... Weird. I tried on my winter coat from last year that was snug and I am swimming in it!!! Wooo Hoo.
Sunday, I went downtown (Chicago) with my friend and daughters and we did my first 5k "race". I power walked it but was very proud of myself. From walking to/from the hotel, the race, etc. my friend's pedomoter said we walked 6.83 miles. Six months ago I could have NEVER done that.
Tomorrow back to the surgeon though... I had a fill last Tuesday and I think I am too tight. I don't dare try any solid foods as they aren't liking me right now. I thought I would give it a few days as I can get liquids down (slowly) to see if it was just inflamation... After a week of not getting much down I think it's time to get a slight unfill.
I hope everyone else is doing well!!! I should be after tomorrow ~ waiting for that relief!

Thanks Kim, now I just want to be in Onederland!! LOL and I need to update my profile picture
I'm feeling great today!!

Hi Ladies!
I’m so happy to tell you that today the scale marked 200 lbs!!!!! That’s -40 lbs for me!!!! I usually wait 3 days to tell the news but I’m too exited to wait lol
I’m noticing a pattern here the first week after a fill I drop 5 lbs and the following 2 weeks nothing and then the final week of the month another 5 lbs, 10 lbs each month.
Also I’m back to my pre-baby weight lol it took me 2 years and 7 months but I lost it.
I’m hoping to lose another 10 or 20 lbs by Christmas!!!
Hope everyone is doing great and stay safe those of you who are affected by Sandy.
Have a great day!!
Lucía

isn't it weird how one day, you can eat whatever you put in your mouth, and the next day, EVERYTHING gets stuck??
Had an episode while eating out w/ my parents. Took me 10 mins in the bathroom to cough it all through...ugh. Oh well. Its working!! lol
Have managed to stay away from several things that would be "bad" for me -- brownies w/ ice cream...three nights in a row!! Ate sherbet instead!
Hang in there, everyone! One day - and ONE POUND - at a time!
Kim

Kim, yes I agree it does let you know it is working. If I eat too fast it has the same affect as eating a little too much.
Marie

Thanks for the tips Linda Hopefully I can lose another 5 lbs by next week

My daughter is dating a guy that is really up on what's good and what's not good to eat. He told me to get some type of Protein Shake and for the life of me I can't remember what it is.. My doctor told me to start eating a little about every two hours and I can tell you when I do it, it helps tremendiously. I feel better and eat better too plus lose more weight. I always try to eat a lot of fish or chicken, I don't eat anything white like potatoes (although I cheat with chips occasionally) and rice. I don't really miss that stuff to much. My biggest challange is getting off my butt to exercise. I hate it and will find any excuse to get out of it.

Congratulations Linda!!! I’m so proud (and jealous lol) of you!!! I’m stuck again at 205 and I can’t wait to get there, I know it’s my fault ‘cause I’m not doing so well with my “diet”. If you have any tips let me know
I’ve been having this pain in my port area, I don’t know if Emma (my little girl) hit me and I don’t remember or what but I also feel it more, and you can see it now, I have to ask the Dr. if everything is OK with that.
One of my best friend is getting married next march and I’m going to be her maid of honor!!! So I neeeed to start losing more weight lol I don’t want to look fat in the pictures. And I finally cut my hair!!! And now it’s dark red!!! My hubby really likes it
Hope everything is going great ladies!!

Almost forgot, I finally got below that 200 mark, I just didn't want to post it til it stayed longer than a day or two WOOHOO!!! Also had to buy a smaller bra and jeans this weekend went from a very tight 20 to a somewhat tight (in the waist) 16!!!!

Good morning everyone. I had my 2nd fill on Oct. 16th, I was so needing that! I feel back on track. It really makes a difference. Don't get me wrong, I still have moments when I want chips or something not so good for me but I don't have the moments as often. I stay full longer between meals too.

Melissa,
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Had a small fill yesterday and I have to tell you after last time I was very cautious. I drank the entire bottle of Water before leaving the dr office. I am fine and can fill some resistance again. Maybe this will help keep be better focused. My dr. scales has me at 200 which is better than mine! His are always better than mine. I can not wait to get down at least another 20! I already feel better and had to go out and purchase a new pair of jeans yesterday just because all my others are way to big Love that!!!
Hope you all have a great day and wonderful weekend, I am taking my husband on a small trip (just here close) this weekend for his birthday. He will 50 on Wednesday.

I had my second fill it was time! 3/4cc, and it made all of the difference. I was getting hungry before 4 hrs. Also, I have lost 43.5 lbs. in a little over 3 mths. I feel so much better, more energy.
Kim, yes you are right, that fill works if I work too.

Hi Friends,
I hope all are well! I have been looking at all of your ticketers and it sure looks like there is progress being made! I know it isn't as quick as we'd all like to see but it seems as if most have lost 20 or 30 lbs since July. That's pretty good!
I am pleased to report I finished the Nike Women's half marathon in San Francisco last weekend. I participated in team in training and raised money for cancer research. It was inspiring to be with 30,000 other women of all shapes, sizes, and ages along the race course. I was SLOW but I ran a bit and walked, too. I posted a few photos on my Facebook page. My full name is Melissa McCabe Gombosky if you'd like to friend me and take a look!
Back to work today. I am already ready for the weekend! Keep up the good work everyone!
Melissa

Hi everyone! I am glad you are doing better with the food thing. I know how you feel. I am getting my 2nd fill Tuesday, I can't wait! I have been struggling also with the food.< /p>
Have a good day everyone!

Hi Ladies!!! I’ve been a little busy these couple of weeks, but I’m back.
Linda I’m so glad you are feeling better. Kim I hope you had a great time with your parents I know Mom’s food is always better and we always want more lol. Melissa You look great I can’t wait to be at 180’s!!! Marie, Congratulations on you 40 lbs!!!
The last couple of weeks were really hard, I was eating like crazy and all the foods I shouldn’t be eating, tacos, chips, tostadas, everything!!! And every morning I thought it is a new day I can behave today and nope didn’t work. On Monday I had my second fill and the Dr told me I was doing great I was like Whaaat? I’ve lost 35 lbs even when I was eating like crazy, I’m now on soft foods again so this is helping me to stay on track again, I’m motivated again and I’m wearing my old jeans
Hope everyone is having a great week!!!

Yes Kim, I have had a couple of stuck times. I almost welcome it, I guess I need that to stay on track. Is that Crazy or what!?

Hi everyone! I havent been on for so long. I have been really busy but I really am glad to chat again.
We went camping this past weekend. Had so much fun but also ate things I normally would have avoided. Time for a fill, I don't have that feeling of fullness I like to have. I have lost 40 lbs. I am pleased with that but I don't want to get too comfortable.

And- I changed my photo so you can all see my 1985 look! That's me in the middle with the pink lace gloves. =)