lindabug

Its funny that it usually takes a couple days for my fill to actually "feel" like its working!! But I know just what you mean about eating too fast...that's the culprit for me, too!
I'll be so tickled to be down 37 lbs!! Keep thinking, I CAN DO THIS I CAN DO THIS! Just quit eating all those carbs and sweets and it'll happen!
I have a friend who is likely going this route, too, in the spring. She's battled it like the rest of us...I told her its the best thing I've ever done!
So, lets take it SLOW, right??? And chew chew chew!!

Hello out there!! I haven't been here for a while been very busy since I got back from Disney. Work has been stressful and I've seriously considered quitting and going back to substituting at the high school but just going to see how it goes through the end of the year. Hoping things will get better. I've been here for 11 years and the thought of leaving for something less scares me to death
I gained a 1 1/2 pounds on my trip and to be honest really haven't got it off yet. Once again I feel stuck but with the holidays I'm struggling, at least I'm not gaining right!
Just wanted to give a shout out and tell you all I hope each of you have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. My birthday is right in the middle of it all so another challenge.

Thanks everyone! I didn't think of it that way.
I'm gonna head back to the gym, start on more Water consumptions and research Protein shakes

Don't get discouraged. I'm half way through my 6 months, it goes really quickly! And I'm finding that this six months is proving to be helpful. It's giving me time to prepar myself for the changes ahead.
It promise it will go much quicker than you think.

I've been through that, now I only get a small fill never more than 1cc at a time. It's the worse feeling in the world. Glad you're better

Lucy, I don't do well at all on the liquid diets, I almost never make it two days but I love the soy Protein Shakes you can mix it with lowfat frozen yogurt and it's amazing, that and Soup is usually mine Oh and Popsicles I have a Popsicle almost everyday.

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!!!!:)

Hi All,
Congrats on all the success. I am pretty much staying at my current weight and up and down 2 or 3 lbs. I am trying to get motivated to make the push for the next loss. I have another fill coming up in two weeks. I am traveling for Thanksgiving so I have to wait longer than I probably should. Linda- I am so excited to hear about your trip to Disney!!
Lucy- you look beautiful! And 40 lbs is just AMAZING. WOW. I am sorry to hear about the fill problems. Good luck with the liquids- that really sounds challenging but I know you can do it.
Kim- I need to get more motivated about exercise. I am doing a walk/jog program and some weeks I am better than others. This week I have missed once already. I tried Zoomba but I just am not that coordinated! But it was fun. Enjoy your new jeans.
Keep up the good work everyone!
Melissa

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!!!!:)

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!!!!:)

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.

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 & New Dawn nailed it. Remember the big picture. This was only day 1, it will get easier each & every day. You want this, use that power to push through the ruff times.
You will rock this, believe in yourself,I do.

How much you lose is 100% up to you and how hard you're willing to work for it.
Btw, I'm sure your doctor meant well, but she couldn't be more wrong.
I've lost 158 pounds in the last 9 1/2 months and I'm still losing. That's a heck of a lot more than 30 pounds lol

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.

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!!!!

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!!!!

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.

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!!!!

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.

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.

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.