sabz

BTW, that logging of every mouthful is eyeopening. I've been logging for 200+ days. Keeps me very accountable, and awoke me to the fact that I was consuming way more calories than I thought. You can friend me on MtFitnessPal if you'd like: tammiepuyau

You are doing awesome. Keep up the good work.

Be proud!

Congratulations!! Keep on doing what you are doing.

You're doing great. Keep us posted!

I had surgery 10/23/12 and have lost 31 lbs. I can not seem to get this restriction sweet spot. Im either unrestricted or getting stuck, but continue to work it all the time. filling unfilling etc. GOOD NEWS!!!! I'm at my halfway point today. 31 lbs lost, 31 to go. So inspired by those of you who have lost 50 or 80 etc. It can be done!!!
Hard to imagine but you give me faith.

Thank u guys I was at 265...!! I currently weigh 218....have a long way to go...but am not stopping!

Last year on feb16 2012 I was at 265 and it was my daughters birthday I was so big that I didn't even want to take pictures...as two months pass I dedcided it was time for change and get the lapband .....I lost weight tru out the 6 months process. On oct 24 I was lapbanded and now with a weight of 225......even though I have lots to go and at times it has gotten difficult I didn't give up on me or my daughter this was truly the best decision I've made!! See for yourself

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I know how you feel with pictures!! Birthdays are supposed to be happy times, but I always dread the old family picture. I look forward to the time when I am really smiling behind the camera! Great job with your weight loss!

I join fitness pal.....I would like to add friends for motivation. I join the gym this week....join me to loose this pounds....Ecuachick

Last year on feb16 2012 I was at 265 and it was my daughters birthday I was so big that I didn't even want to take pictures...as two months pass I dedcided it was time for change and get the lapband .....I lost weight tru out the 6 months process. On oct 24 I was lapbanded and now with a weight of 225......even though I have lots to go and at times it has gotten difficult I didn't give up on me or my daughter this was truly the best decision I've made!! See for yourself

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Keep up the good work! 40 pounds gone! Yay!

I join fitness pal.....I would like to add friends for motivation. I join the gym this week....join me to loose this pounds....Ecuachick

I join fitness pal.....I would like to add friends for motivation. I join the gym this week....join me to loose this pounds....Ecuachick

I join fitness pal.....I would like to add friends for motivation. I join the gym this week....join me to loose this pounds....Ecuachick

Do what makes you feel good. It's all about you! And you are building so your body is getting stronger and firmer.

I don't think your doing anything wrong, our bodies sometimes have to adjust as we lose weight or at least mine did. I would suggest you take your bust, waist and hip measurements at the very least so you can compare them when you don't see the scale move. I had many inches victories in the past 2 years when the scale did not move. I will also share with you that I honestly thought I would be at goal in 12 months but it did not happen for me that way, at 12 months I had lost around 68 to 70 lbs and I sat at the same weight for months. But I did lose inches and dropped a size. My point for sharing is that do not allow yourself to become frustrated and only the use the scale as a measurement. These days people would guess I weigh around 110-112 lbs but I average between 128-132. Just stay positive and the scale will move as long as you are following the program. Good luck to you.

I had my official 6 month follow up visit today and I am so thrilled! I had surgery on May 14th and I am down 89 lbs since I started my journey on April 2nd. 6 months ago a spent a lot of time reading success stories, and that really helped keep me motivated thru the terrible pre-op phase and I can now say this had been very hard, but very worth it. My head hunger is finally going away and my cravings are less. I am adjusting well to life with the band as tool, and the rest is up to me. My next goal: I REALLY want to tell people I see at Christmastime who i havent seen in a while that I am officially down "100 lbs". A lofty goal, I know, but a girl can dream.
For all who are struggling: hang in there. It does get better. Read others successes and picture yourself there. You have the power to make your own decisions. Do you really want that cake or do you want skinny jeans this time next year? The more weight you lose and the more compliments you get, it does keep you motivated. Celebrate all goals, big and small and keep the faith!

I join fitness pal.....I would like to add friends for motivation. I join the gym this week....join me to loose this pounds....Ecuachick

chips and ice cream. Go down easy but oohhh so bad for you!

Any time! Glad we are going into cold weather because it is so comforting and it hits the spot!

I was Banded on Oct 23rd,just came home yesterday .I"m in a little discomfort but i can deal with it,just walked 1/4 mile. I lost 35lbs prior to my banding.I"m on my way on a new journey in life !
I have been at least 350lbs for about 32 years.I"m 68 years old and i feel great & very positive about my new journey!

Hi everyone, I'm starting this because we are mid way through the month so I'm guessing about half of us have had the procedure done. The October Bandsters thread has been really great with all the positive comments, suggestions and support. It would be great to keep that community going.
I'm two days post surgery. My pain meds are working fine. The surgery was easier than I expected and I hope the recovery keeps going as well.
How is everyone?

Sabz nobody will never understand..... All you need is for you to understand and just taking this big step is an understanding...... 12 pounds in 4 weeks is a lot the average weight loss is 1 to 3 pound a week and you lost 4 pounds a week... you are not sacrificing yourself. For the world or your family you are doing it for yourself. You will learn a lot on this journey first is to block the people that are not supportive. I did.... Unfortunately I lost friends and family but is their lost not mine I'm happy my daughters and my husband are happy and they are very supportive.
Carolyn