lindabug

I am doing better getting there slowly. I can't exercise right now and feel the flabby belly thing myself my daughter keeps telling me my belly is still swollen from the surgery but I don't know. I have lost so much everywhere but feel fat still because of that darn belly fat lol. Oh well all in good time I guess but yes a Tummy Tuck would help. I've had two c sections a full hysterectomy (before they did them liproscopic) lap band and now a hernia. I told my husband I feel like my tummy is a plump road map! I did do quit a bit of walking yesterday seems all I can do at this point. Have a great day everyone I am at work and hope to be able to stay a bit longer.

Marie...you are a great cheerleader!
I had a fill last Monday and have been REALLY tight....have eaten very little. Probably not enough, really, but I know it's is absolutely working.
I am tighter in the mornings than I've ever felt before, having trouble even getting a Protein Shake down...takes me a LONG time to drink it.
I feel like I am learning how to eat for the first time - SLOW and chewing to liquid. Sounds so basic but really it feels brand new...
SO, I know this will take me to the next level. Last week I lost 2lbs! I was hoping to get off 10 before my hubby and I go to Hawaii, but at this rate I will get close!
Thing is, I do feel hungry but can't get much down before it feels stuck...so, I quit eating and let that be it.
Ultimately, it's all good, but I am in another adjustment phase. 30 more to go to get to that 70% place my surgeon says is a good place to land...that'll put me at a 60+ loss, and about 160. Realistic for 51 and four kids, I think.
Worst thing is going to be the saggy belly...and I don't see the hub springing for a tummy tuck....oh well, will have to rely on Spanx to keep it all tucked in! Lol
I have not been exercising....I know I would feel better...like you, Marie, I am so ready for the weather to warm up so I can walk outside! In the meantime, I really need to get back to Zumba.
Anyway, let's do what we gotta do to make this work - once and for all! It's time, don't you think?
Blessings,
Kim
Btw...Linda, how are you feeling???

Congrats Linda! Great job!
I am stuck at 57 lbs. lost. I need to step it up! I know what to do I just need to DO IT!
Hopefully warm weather soon & I can walk my mile.
I seem to need a fill some days then other days not. Do any of you have those days? I am only 4 1/4 cc filled. What do you think?
Marie

2 more pounds lost and I bought a size 12 jeans yesterday. I really think they most run a little big but still I'm stoked!

2 more pounds lost and I bought a size 12 jeans yesterday. I really think they most run a little big but still I'm stoked!

OH.MY.WORD, Linda!! SIZE 12!!! THAT IS TRULY AWESOME!
You SHOULD be stoked, girl! I'd be doing the happy dance, too!! wow....so proud of you. And jealous! LOL
I cannot seem to get past 32....but I did get a small fill yesterday and really feel like this is just the extra push I need to take it to the next level. Doc says "45" is a good next-goal, so that's where I'm headed.
DH and I are going to Hawaii April 11-18...really would love to see 5lbs down by then. Is that possible, do you think??
Anyway, we all Celebrate w/ you Linda...so so so awesome! Keep going...54 more isn't that far!!
Blessings on your day, everyone!
Kim

2 more pounds lost and I bought a size 12 jeans yesterday. I really think they most run a little big but still I'm stoked!

My first full day out and it went well but I can honestly say I'm exhausted. My grand daughter was in a Pageant today

My first full day out and it went well but I can honestly say I'm exhausted. My grand daughter was in a Pageant today

Hello Ladies!
Linda I hope you are feeling better.
I've been eating way to much this past 2 weeks, no gain but no loss, I'm stuck at 60 lbs but I know it's all my fault, I think I'm just to comfortable in the 180's, need to start eating better and exercising.
Remember ladies, just keep swimming

Had salad and chicken for dinner and got it stuck OMG the last thing I need is to be throwing up while I still have staples. All I could think about is what if this happens again. Other than that I'm doing good :/

Linda, glad you are doing well. You are in my prayers for a speedy recovery.
Kim, ty for the Protein Bar suggestion. I eat egg whites for Breakfast, no problem I like that, but sometime I need something different. I do eat Peanut Butter.
I started walking my 1 mile again, but the weather has gotten a little too cool for me again.
I think I am eating too many "soft" or liquid foods, Soups, soft veg. I need to go back to the way I ate at the beginning. My Proteins first then if I wasnt too full I would eat a fruit or veg. I guess I got too comfortable with this way of eating.
Blessings to you.

I have had my surgery, all went well. Have some pain but not to bad. My mom is staying with me and spoiling me

I have had my surgery, all went well. Have some pain but not to bad. My mom is staying with me and spoiling me

I have had my surgery, all went well. Have some pain but not to bad. My mom is staying with me and spoiling me

Linda....so hope you get through this surgery w/o incident!! Sounds like there is no choice, and that you will feel MUCH better. We'll be praying for successful procedure and quicker-then-expected healing!!
Marie...I will be SO happy to be at a -56lb loss!! WOW, that is just fantastic. I am hovering at the -30 thing and cannot seem to get a grip and move on DOWN. I know what my problem is...I am a snacker. I can eat chips from the bag, ice cream from the container...what I can't eat in "bulk" I can sure make up for in calories...YIKES.
I'm "guessing" you are just in a plateau - something all we "dieters" go through. Are you exercising? Can you ramp that up a bit? Maybe add 10 mins each time, or add another day?? Or try something new? Maybe drink a little more Water?
THESE ARE ALL THINGS I NEED TO BE DOING, too...I sure don't have all the answers.
I too feel that I am hungry a lot...I know I just need to drink more Water. Plus, I'm MAKING myself stay out of the kitchen and my paws out of the pantry when I'm passing through to the laundry room. Its been tough, but TODAY has been its own success.
Anyway, just a couple suggestions. Just don't give in to the temptation to snack - like "I" do...I'd be farther down the road if I'd just stop that.
My hub and I are going to Hawaii April 11-18....my goal is to get off 10 lbs by then! CAN IT BE DONE??? That's, what, 8 weeks?? Almost 9 weeks. IF I can keep my mind away from the kitchen, if I will LISTEN to my band, I think I can do it. Oh, and if I will make sure I'm getting in ample movement each week. I went back to ZUMBA this week...two times. Need to go 3-4 each week...maybe next week I can do better and then get into my rhythm...
I can sure feel it.
So, Marie, maybe give us a snapshot of your typical day? Activities? Food/times/occasions eaten? Water?
We'll get our brains together here and come up w/ a plan for BOTH of us!!!
Kudos on that 56 lbs. WOW...I'm just so happy for you -- and a little jealous! :-) I know its all up to me, tho...so YOU GO, LADY!!
--Kim

I'm sorry to hear that Linda, but hopefully it should not have much of an impact on your band. I had mine fixed at the time of the surgery and got my band at the same time. Some have it done afterwards and they still have a band (at least what I have seen on LBT). I hope all turns out well for you!

Aw, Linda....so sorry, friend...I'm praying for you RIGHT NOW - for PEACE and strength and courage!! Will write more later, but be assured you are in my prayers....keep your chin up!!
Hugs!
Kim

Oh yeah, I've got more energy, too...and abounding confidence! I still have 30+ to go, but I, too, feel like a new person!
I'm "accessorizing" my outfits -- for the record, I'm generally a very conservative dress'er, tending toward the "classic" over the "trendy" -- HOWEVER, I'm becoming more and more convinced that some of that is because I've always wanted to stay invisible. If you dress trendy, people notice you. I didn't want to be noticed...black all the time, baggy so as not to show my drooping belly...and grouchy about it all, all the time.
SO, now I'm wearing brighter things, wearning more bling'y jewelry (bought a $50 Bracelet from "Premier Designs" and look for things to wear it with!! -- would have NEVER done that 30lbs ago!)
So, I'm with you, Linda..."a new person that has been awakened" - INDEED!
I'm looking forward to a trip to Hawaii in April, with the DH (work-related)...this year I'll be friendlier and more willing to engage w/ others. Not that I've ever been completely introverted, but I know I've tended toward "reserved" more than my natural outgoing self....NOT ANYMORE...lol!!!
Kim

Thanks for the tip K, I will have to go to Sams and get some.
No regrets and to anyone that thinks it's easy be prepared it's not but it's worth it! I feel like a new person that has been awakened.
My dt asked me if I had more energy the answer is an astounding yes!

Went to the dr. I'm down 40 pounds and so excited!!! I do have to go have a cat scan though the swelling may be a hernia Not sure when it will be they have to call me to schedule it.

BTW I want mahi mahi Oh my goodness that sounds so yummy!!!!

Oh and sorry I keep posting, but I keep thinking of different things . Anyone have problems with not being regular (I know gross topic, but a reality )? I was good for the most part up to this point and recently am starting to have problems. I am see the NUT Saturday but wanted to see if anyone found anything that has worked for you?

I am having more and more of those days lately. Saturday was really bad, could not eat hardley anything all day. I even tried Soup and no luck by Sun night I was as cranky as one can get. My husband made hamburgers on the grill and finally I was able to eat just the meat of course. Best hamburger I've ever had LOL, Yesterday was better, had a Protein Shake for Breakfast and a salad for lunch & dinner but it was slow go. This morning I tried to eat a wrap and let me tell you that was a big mistake and I'm at work!!!! yikes!
Anyway everyone have a great Wed, the weather here is awful so it's going to be fun. I have a dr appt at 4 for a fill but I'm so tight I don't think I'm going to to it. Maybe they can figure out what this swelling in my stomach is.
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Hello ladies!!! I've miss you all, I thought I was the only here.

I ate too much during the holidays and now I’m stuck at 55 lbs. I’m not stressing about it because I feel pretty good about how I look right now, but I’ll like to drop another 10 lb by March, my BF is getting married so I need to look nice, or at least not be the biggest girl in a dress LOL

We all should share before/after pictures of this 6 months, to see how long we have come, just an idea.

I hope you have a great year!!!