meganb0216

Good luck to you!!!!!

Saving more on our food bill but have been enjoying buying new clothes..since I am down 55 pounds in 7 months....

Are they average or tall? My daughter bought me my first pair of AE jeans when I had my surgery as a gift now they are too big...looking to get some more...how much are you selling them for?

Today I took the kids to Busch Gardens (here in Tampa) as they are kicking off their summer vacation. I have not been here in about a year. The last time I was here, I no longer could fit in a rollercoaster and was mortified, appalled, and embarrassed. So were my children. This was my rock bottom! TODAY...I not only fit in the coasters....I had plenty of room to spare! We spent all day walking the park with very little effort or exhaustion. I hardly thought about food all day. I never had any anxiety about my knees hurting, my back aching, or my feet swelling up. I was having the time of my life! Last year, all I wanted to do was lose enough weight to fit in a rollercoaster...that's it...a simple request. If I go by this measure of success...I am there! I am a success story!! I still want to lose more weight....and I will set small goals along the way. But today...I am here....I am successful...and my kids think I am a rock star!!

The picture was taken and I was too lazy to take the picture out of the frame. Lol. My heaviest weight was 327.... I weigh 289... Today. As soon as I decided for sure I started dieting... Or should I say choosing a healthier me....I'm a stress Eater... And 3 weeks after getting lap band my father in law had cancer surgery and isn't doing well.... So I had a couple of check ups and fills after my surgery where I gained weight, so stayed the same... For me everytime I got a fill I felt Restriction.... But within a week that feeling was gone and I really struggled with walking away from the food.... But with my last fill 4 weeks ago, the restriction has stayed.... I'm full at a cup and I feel like I'm getting help now. As I told my nurse... Don't get me wrong... I never thought this journey would be easy... But I think it would be easier at first.... But until they have that band in that right spot.. You are on your own... I have hit that spot... And wow what a difference... I feel like I can and will do this!! So can you!! Keep up the great work!

I like the pb2... I add it to my vanilla Protein Shake with a few diced frozen bananas....really good!

Well I survived!!!!!! The Dr. Is new to the practice and has done many fills..I told him I had a fear of needles so he used the lidocaine on me. It pinched a little and I felt a little pressure but the strangest thing was me sitting up with a needle in my port..I thought I was going to pass out. So it's Clear Liquids for me today and mushy food tomorrow and I return to my regular Dr. In 6 weeks....they will not give it to you any sooner...I now have 5 cc's in my port 3 from today 2 from day of surgery..
Thank you all for your comments...they really helped m today!

Hey we're band buddies! I was banded the same day and I've had two fills. Like you I was super nervous, but seriously it's nothing! It doesn't even feel like getting a fly shot or blood drawn. You will laugh at how nervous you were after it's done. :-). It felt a little weird and I was extra cautious the first time I ate after each time. I haven't gotten stuck yet and I keep thinking its bound to happen after a fill. My doc has me do 1 day liquids then 1 day soft food after a fill. Good luck! Let me know how it goes.
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I have told everyone because I have nothing to hide! Most of the people in my circle of friends/family know the struggles I have been through with my weight my whole life...only been 2 weeks since my surgery so not too many people being negative yet but I dare someone to start talking crap and believe me I will let them know a thing or 2.......I am proud of my decision and I don't really care what other people think....I am living for ME!

Tomorrow is the day for me also...back to the gym to do a kick boxing class. I had my surgery on 2/5/13 and have only lost 27 pounds...the scale won't MOVE....no fill yet that is on the 27th.

I have told everyone because I have nothing to hide! Most of the people in my circle of friends/family know the struggles I have been through with my weight my whole life...only been 2 weeks since my surgery so not too many people being negative yet but I dare someone to start talking crap and believe me I will let them know a thing or 2.......I am proud of my decision and I don't really care what other people think....I am living for ME!

Thank you Missy.. I will be asking some questions on Wednesday !

Day 2 almost complete and I am starving!!!!! Had 2 Protein Drinks and broth but my stomach is making some horrible noises...any suggestions

Here now at the hospital getting ready to be called back.... I am so ready for this change! I keep thinking about one of my leaders at weight watchers who would tell us " Nothing taste as good as thin feels" hoping with the help of my lap band I will be able to accomplish that!

I CANNOT wait to see that on my scale!! I got goose bumps for you. Honestly.....it has been maybe 20 years since I have been under 200. What an amazing accomplishment!

Changingmylife...
This is so normal, even my surgeon said "honey if u weren't scared, I would be worried about you" I had my surgery on Monday, I have been going through the process of getting this done for what seems like forever and having the day and it getting closer and closer I began to panic big time, so many worries about surgery, the pain, the healing process and then the journey afterwards! Just know everyone is different in all those aspects too, just have a good support system wether it be your family, significant other or best friend, even through here to help u get through the rough Patches. I had to drive an hr and a half at 4 in the morning for surgery day, wanted to jump out the car most of the way and cry the other, but I got through it and so will you! Have faith in yourself and remember this is for you!

Tonight I was washing the dishes and I was like wow these look so big and to think I used to eat of them 8 months ago and even go back for seconds scared me. There is no way I could eat the amount of food that goes on normal plates these days and they looked so alien to me compared to my own little plates and bowls.
Yesterday we went out for my sons 18 th birthday, I ordered prawns on saffron rice, the plate was huge, I couldn't bring myself to eat from it and had to transfer a couple of prawns and about two tablespoons of the the rice onto the smaller plate then I felt comfortable eating. Amazing how 8 months eating on smaller plates becomes a comfortable habit.

The Lap Band is a Silent Speaker, Its You Who Must Learn to Listen!!
My Lap Band Tells Me When I am Full, ( I Feel Sick) When I Eat Too Fast, (My food Gets Stuck), When I Loose Too Fast, ( My Port Sticks Out), When I Eat The Wrong Foods,(I Get Major Gas), When I Don't Drink Enough Water, ( I Slim Quick), When I Don't Get Enough Protein, ( I Feel Weak), When I Have a Female Moment, Monthly or Emotionally, (I Tighten Up to The Point, I Can't Eat). When I am Not Loosing, (I Need a Fill)!
The Lap Band Does Speak, The Question is Do You Listen???
Love You Happy Sunday!!

Keeping my fat clothes would be like giving myself permission to get fat again. No way! All fat clothes are gone.

While in surgery Dr.Allison discovered I had a hiatal hernia which he fixed also..... having lots of pain on my chest but they said its because of the hernia! Dr is making me sleep over because of the pain, I am glad about that....looking forward to beautiful tomorrow....glad to be on the other side,

Glad to hear everything went well, but sorry about the pain. Sounds like a good plan to have you stay the night. I hope you're feeling better tomorrow.

I know u are so excited I go in Friday and very nervous.... U will do great and yes this will be a beginning to a wonderful new journey.......
Good luck keep us posted

Good luck!!!

I hope everything went well! Thinking of you!

Here now at the hospital getting ready to be called back.... I am so ready for this change! I keep thinking about one of my leaders at weight watchers who would tell us " Nothing taste as good as thin feels" hoping with the help of my lap band I will be able to accomplish that!