Laura130

Checking in at 262. I gained but I know exactly why. 1/1/13 can't come fast enough. Lol

Checking in at 258!

Checking in at 260 today

Laura130 and I'm going to change my start weight # to 266.8 because my scale was broken but I have a new one now and I'm checking in today 262.8 and my new weight goal at the end of the month is 250!

Name, real or screen~ Laura130 Goal weight for December 29th~ 235 Weight on December 1st~250 Age~32 Dietary goal for December~to stick to 3 meals a day Exercise goal for December~to exercise more Personal goal for December~to get back on track Date banded~9/27/12 Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~35 What is your favorite Winter/Christmas/Holiday Activity?~ Decorating the house with my kids and my husband!

Yes it's very normal it took my stomach also 2-3 weeks to go back to its normal. Good luck and congratulations on joining the club!!

Lilbelly, I totally agree with you it's a mind set!!

I use the powder from Costco. It's 100% whey, I hope this helps.

Congratulations and as I read this I started crying because I also can't wait to be able write that on here and scream it from the mountains!!! Keep up the good work!!!!

I also feel very hungry and my doctor said that's normal and it will go away after my first fill. I tried to do shakes if I really get hungry in between meals but especially at night it when I'm mostly hungry so I have a shake before bed some times. Nobody ever said that this was going to be a quick fix its really HARD work so keep your head up and when you have a bad day try to make the next day a better one. Good luck and stay positive!!

I drank Diet Ginger Ale with lots of ice in it and I stirred it very well with a spoon to take the gas out of it, I started burping within a half hour and it was great relief for me.

I'm using the powder from Costco. How about you?

Congratulations on your great success, I can't wait until I can say the same thing!!

I love hearing everyone's story's and you should all pat yourself on the back for a job well done and to much more!!

I'm so glad to hear that we are all in this together. My name is Laura and I'm from Middletown, NJ. I started my journey at 296lbs I promised myself I would never get to 300 and here we are today, I have lost 17lbs and I'm currently at 279 as of Wednesday. My goal is between 160-190 but I'm really aiming to 160. Here's to all of us and our new life, I wish you all the best on this journey and always remember that we are here for each other!!

I'm also from NJ and I had mine done on 9/27/12. My name is Laura and I have lost 17lbs so far. How are you feeling?

Congratulations on your 22lbs that's awesome!! I know what you mean from what I have read on here it looks like everybody goes back to liquids for a day or two after a fill. BTW my name is Laura.

Sorry to hear that the important thing is that you tried. I'm starting to go stir crazy so I swept my house a little today and I'm trying to do lots of protein because I know that the protein will make me heel faster. My boss called me today and I told her I will be back on Monday to work which is great because I will only have a half a day on Monday. I hope you feel better soon!

I'm new too I got banded on 9/27/12. Congratulations!!

I'm so happy for you too!! I also iced mine on Sat and Sun. I'm going to try to go back to work on Monday. I wish you a great success with your journey too! Keep in touch both of you so we could check in with each others progress.

We are really twins because I drove for the first time today too and I was a little uncomfortable but I made it. Also the incision on the left also hurts me and I had a lot of dry heveas so I think I aggravated it. The doctors removed my little bandages today so I'm very itchy which I know means that they are healing but its driving me nuts. Yes I am also very hungry and my doctor sad that will stop after my first tightening. I have also started eating reg food but mostly soap.

I feel like I have done the right thing for me. I can't remember the last time I lost 17 lbs and I'm looking forward to many more pounds.

That's awesome!! I'm so glad to hear that for you too!! I wish you much luck and I hope we could hold hands through this wonderful journey together!! How are you feeling?

Hello everyone, I had my Lap Band done on September 27, 2012 and I have already lost 17lbs! I think this app is awesome and look forward to hearing people's stories and giving anybody hints and getting tips from other Banders to help us all along the way!