SueBee01

The good thing is that you are in sales so you should be doing a lot of talking which should distract people from how much or "little" you are eating. Just eat healthy and you will be fine. I ate out almost every day the first 6-8 months that I was banded as I didn't cook back then. I still eat out a couple times a week now. Go on line and plan your menu out ahead of time and it will make it easier. Most have nutritional menus on line so you can really see what you are ordering. It is scary, but helps to make the selection much easier!

I am 2 months post op and have lost 30.8 pounds:) I am happy to say I finally made it to Onederland and am at 198.6:) still moving but what a feeling!! Everyone working towards it hang in there and follow your doctor's instructions!! It's so worth it!

It's all good things.. buying a bra is such a pain... I used to wear Wacoal bra's because they were so much more comfortable than regular bra's.. now I can wear about anything .. going from 44D to 38C so far is a blessing.. I am starting to enjoy shopping more .. It's great to read about other folks and their NSV's it keeps me on track.. Good luck @ Kohl's.. we don't have one here.

Went to a consignment shop today and found this cute 3/4 length cotton shirt, it was so me, size 2X, just knew it would fit because it was Croft & Barrow from Kohl's and althought I love Kohl's their brands run small on me unlike your more expensive stores like Dillards or Macy's but I went ahead and tried it on, well with disappointment it was too big but on the otherhand joy joy joy, too big right? Needless to say I left with nothing. Guess I should hit Kohl's to see about 1X's on sale...I see I need to shop. Oh and another one, bought a bra yesterday, size 38DD, instead of a 40DD, I was wearing a 44DD when I started. I really wanted to buy the 38D but couldn't afford the Wacoal bra and didn't have time to try it on so I stuck with what I tried on.

Argh, the yummy goodness is back! My kid brought one home...!!!!!!!!
But I'm strong. I walked out of the room and grabbed a Water bottle.
I'm ok, I'm ok...!!!!!!
This is huge for me. And no regrets.

Alright, seems as of 8pm the band opened up. Ive been able to keep down two 44oz cups of ice Water.< /p>

I am almost one moth post op and could slip on a pair of capri pants I have that I couldn't get over my thighs in July!!! so happy! down 23 lbs , I am so excited

I'm actually in the throes of Hair loss right now but like Missy, I've upped my Protein, am taking Biotin and Iron and hoping for a reversal as has been promised to me. While hair loss is not fun, neither is being overweight or obese. I've lost 82 lbs. since the beginning of January and I love that. I'm wearing sizes I haven't worn in over 10 years and I'm experiencing 'normal' again. You know.... fitting into a booth in a restaurant, or a plane seat. All those things we got too heavy to do but can now do again...what a great feeling. good luck!.

The hair grows back
We all were scared
So happy and never a regret!
You can do it if you want it bad enough.
It is hard work like anything worth having!

Hi everyone! Chrissy, a rest day is a good thing now and then. And 4 lbs in 2 weeks is great!
I had no movement on the scale today, which is a bummer but I'm dealing with it (and not by eating!). I have been on plan, so I know it will come. I'm going to look back on my weight loss I recorded last year and I'm pretty sure I'll see a pattern of the same weight for a couple weeks, then a nice drop. I lost 5 lbs last week, and I know I've been doing the right things. It will come! I just want to be back down to 212 and then less than that, LOL. It takes time, time, time. And I wasted a bunch, but that's Water under the bridge. I know next week I will show a loss!!
Plus, I think it's ttotm- (warning, tmi alert) I have an IUD so I don't usually get aunt flo, but still have the bloating, cravings, etc, which sucks. But I know it's another reason I'm not showing a loss, and it also sets me up for a bigger loss next week.
Well, we're all hanging in, that's the important thing!
Nicki

Hi there! Ladybandito- good for you on your weigh in! Your trip sounds fun. It's funny what you say about taking longer to look presentable- my hair has gotten totally weird lately- curly where it didn't used to be, and just takes FOREVER to get looking decent!! Oh well.
Sue- but look at getting back to work as getting back to normal! Yay progress, right? Trying to look at the bright side .
Chrissy, I too think of you when I get up and realize you've gotten 2 hours under your belt already! What time do you go to bed??? LOL
It will be a good day today! I go home early as DH has a doctor's appointment and I have to get the kids off the bus. Have a bunch of little chores to accomplish, and maybe even a weight workout in, we'll see. I wonder if netflix has workouts that are streaming? I'll have to check. Got Breakfast logged and will have an on plan day today!
Everyone have a great day!
Nicki

Just wish I would have done it sooner in life. Being over weight 51 years was too long! Better journey then I expected. The year flew by and so did the pounds!

Thanks Chrissy and Nicki!
Great job both of you!
I am so excited to get back to doing real stuff, two more weeks! I just planned vacation for December and hope that I will really be able to enjoy it. A week cruise out of Miami (if anyone is interested it was really cheap) and then we are meeting the in-laws for a week in Ft. Lauderdale. Maybe I should have switched that around to have my own relaxation time!
Slowly working toward my retirement job. I am starting to work with my travel agent so i have something to do when i retire! So let me know if you ever need assistance!
Hope everyone has a great week!

Nicki, your weigh in is awesome! You must feel great. That is motivation for the next week. Keep up the great work.
I am doing well with my recovery. Not much pain at all. Just if I am out too much during the day, shopping or walking around or if I sit too long at one time. I am on week 9 now and am hoping that at week 12 I will be free to do most anything I want! They haven't allowed me on the treadmill yet or the elliptical. Just stretching and strength training with 2-5 pounds. Really waiting to get on my bike, play golf and then tennis! Can't wait. I feel a little stronger each day and my balance is better every day.
Actually wore platform heels to work this week and it wasn't bad at all!
Thanks for asking!

Just wish I would have done it sooner in life. Being over weight 51 years was too long! Better journey then I expected. The year flew by and so did the pounds!

This was a quick decision to just do something since I have three weeks of vacation time to still use and it was cheap! We are going to Nassau, San Juan, St Thomas and Grand Turk for a week.
I don't retire for six years, but will do this to help out my friend, learn about the business and earn a little extra money!
Went to work today, hating that. Much nicer working from home!

Just wish I would have done it sooner in life. Being over weight 51 years was too long! Better journey then I expected. The year flew by and so did the pounds!

5 year vet now, and I've tried before to get a vet thread going. Went well for a while then it kinda died. Why? I reckon it's coz people who are doing well tend to not talk about the band anymore when it becomes second nature, like breathing. How often can someone talk about how they're breathing? Lol!
However it's nice to have a place like this, nonetheless.

Originally Pittsburgh. Now where I park my RV - I'm a Full-time Rv'er

checking in for the day! Sue, the travel agent gig sounds fun! I wish I could convince DH to go on a cruise. My parents are taking a Mediterranian cruise in September for 3 weeks. Sounds so fun!
Chrissy- yah, 4 am then school might be hard, but that is cool about exercise helping ADD- it kind of makes sense. And exercise is good for lots of things besides weight loss. Endorphins rock!
I have Zumba today, speaking of exercise. I really like going, it's such a good workout and the kids go with me to the Y- they even help them with their homework, which I love! OP food all planned and I'm logging away, right Chrissy!
Everyone have a great day and Just Do It!!!
Nicki

It is great for the veterans and I hope to start to see more communication going on here too.
I am 1 1/2 years out, at goal, had hip replacement this summer and can't wait for a couple weeks so I can really test my new body out after losing 165 pounds.
I am thankful every day for my band and all of the support from everyone!

Don't think of it that way. While I was losing, I stayed away from certain foods, but always ate something I liked. Mt nutritionist always said to love what you eat, just make it healthier. Now that I am at goal, I eat pretty much anything I want, just a little of it. Don't deprive yourself of taste!

Thanks Chrissy and Nicki!
Great job both of you!
I am so excited to get back to doing real stuff, two more weeks! I just planned vacation for December and hope that I will really be able to enjoy it. A week cruise out of Miami (if anyone is interested it was really cheap) and then we are meeting the in-laws for a week in Ft. Lauderdale. Maybe I should have switched that around to have my own relaxation time!
Slowly working toward my retirement job. I am starting to work with my travel agent so i have something to do when i retire! So let me know if you ever need assistance!
Hope everyone has a great week!

Hope everyone had a great weekend! I went to the pool to exercise both yesterday and today. Hard to do during the week!