cole&matt'smom

Awesome!!!!! You will touch soooo many ppl through your Lap Band story:) Great Job!!!!

Today I am half way to my goal!!! I am officially down 30 lbs!!! After lots of frustration with 3 lbs that seemed to never want to go away, I finally figured out that I wasn't eating enough calories to compensate for my workouts. I have cut back on one of my workouts & BAM those 3 pounds along with 2 more disappeared:) I go tomorrow for my 2nd fill & hope to get some restriction. The past 6 wks I have had none so I just worked really hard to lose. I have been starving so maybe this one will help with some feel of satisfaction after each meal.

Today I am half way to my goal!!! I am officially down 30 lbs!!! After lots of frustration with 3 lbs that seemed to never want to go away, I finally figured out that I wasn't eating enough calories to compensate for my workouts. I have cut back on one of my workouts & BAM those 3 pounds along with 2 more disappeared:) I go tomorrow for my 2nd fill & hope to get some restriction. The past 6 wks I have had none so I just worked really hard to lose. I have been starving so maybe this one will help with some feel of satisfaction after each meal.

Today I am half way to my goal!!! I am officially down 30 lbs!!! After lots of frustration with 3 lbs that seemed to never want to go away, I finally figured out that I wasn't eating enough calories to compensate for my workouts. I have cut back on one of my workouts & BAM those 3 pounds along with 2 more disappeared:) I go tomorrow for my 2nd fill & hope to get some restriction. The past 6 wks I have had none so I just worked really hard to lose. I have been starving so maybe this one will help with some feel of satisfaction after each meal.

Oh number 1 how i have missed you!!! it felt FABULOUS to see the weight of 199 this morning???ƒ I set 2 goals during my preop stage. 1) see a "1" at the beginning of my weight ...I have not seen this since my thyroid went crazy 11 years ago 2) weigh less than my husband....I have never weighed less than my husband, not even while dating. So goal #1 is now complete & I am 20lbs away from goal #2!!!

Oh number 1 how i have missed you!!! it felt FABULOUS to see the weight of 199 this morning???ƒ I set 2 goals during my preop stage. 1) see a "1" at the beginning of my weight ...I have not seen this since my thyroid went crazy 11 years ago 2) weigh less than my husband....I have never weighed less than my husband, not even while dating. So goal #1 is now complete & I am 20lbs away from goal #2!!!

Oh number 1 how i have missed you!!! it felt FABULOUS to see the weight of 199 this morning???ƒ I set 2 goals during my preop stage. 1) see a "1" at the beginning of my weight ...I have not seen this since my thyroid went crazy 11 years ago 2) weigh less than my husband....I have never weighed less than my husband, not even while dating. So goal #1 is now complete & I am 20lbs away from goal #2!!!

Oh number 1 how i have missed you!!! it felt FABULOUS to see the weight of 199 this morning???ƒ I set 2 goals during my preop stage. 1) see a "1" at the beginning of my weight ...I have not seen this since my thyroid went crazy 11 years ago 2) weigh less than my husband....I have never weighed less than my husband, not even while dating. So goal #1 is now complete & I am 20lbs away from goal #2!!!

Oh number 1 how i have missed you!!! it felt FABULOUS to see the weight of 199 this morning???ƒ I set 2 goals during my preop stage. 1) see a "1" at the beginning of my weight ...I have not seen this since my thyroid went crazy 11 years ago 2) weigh less than my husband....I have never weighed less than my husband, not even while dating. So goal #1 is now complete & I am 20lbs away from goal #2!!!

Oh number 1 how i have missed you!!! it felt FABULOUS to see the weight of 199 this morning???ƒ I set 2 goals during my preop stage. 1) see a "1" at the beginning of my weight ...I have not seen this since my thyroid went crazy 11 years ago 2) weigh less than my husband....I have never weighed less than my husband, not even while dating. So goal #1 is now complete & I am 20lbs away from goal #2!!!

Oh number 1 how i have missed you!!! it felt FABULOUS to see the weight of 199 this morning???ƒ I set 2 goals during my preop stage. 1) see a "1" at the beginning of my weight ...I have not seen this since my thyroid went crazy 11 years ago 2) weigh less than my husband....I have never weighed less than my husband, not even while dating. So goal #1 is now complete & I am 20lbs away from goal #2!!!

Oh number 1 how i have missed you!!! it felt FABULOUS to see the weight of 199 this morning???ƒ I set 2 goals during my preop stage. 1) see a "1" at the beginning of my weight ...I have not seen this since my thyroid went crazy 11 years ago 2) weigh less than my husband....I have never weighed less than my husband, not even while dating. So goal #1 is now complete & I am 20lbs away from goal #2!!!

I finally feel comfortable in sharing some before and after pictures. Still working at it but I feel good about my progress so far.

I'm not sure that I would use it much b/c most kids menus are fried nuggets or burgers but there are a few menus w/ small steak portions or grilled items. I have also heard you can use them at buffets. I can't eat half a plate of food now much less a large buffet amount. An adult buffet vs. a child buffet price is typically a large amount. We typically eat out once on the weekend & I don't want my family always working around my WLS.

I will be 6 wks on the 27th. My total loss has been 25 lbs. 18 pre op, 7 post op. I feel like mine is slow also. I keep telling myself that my goal is to lose 65 lbs which isn't as much as some others goals. I also remind myself that my dr is still dealing with my meds to regulate my thyroid due to having mine removed several years ago. On my one month band date I rejoined my local gym:) I am doing 1 hour of Zumba 4 days per week. We have to remind ourselves that even if it is only 1 step forward, it is a step in the right direction:) hoping my weight loss will pick up next month!

I will be 6 wks on the 27th. My total loss has been 25 lbs. 18 pre op, 7 post op. I feel like mine is slow also. I keep telling myself that my goal is to lose 65 lbs which isn't as much as some others goals. I also remind myself that my dr is still dealing with my meds to regulate my thyroid due to having mine removed several years ago. On my one month band date I rejoined my local gym:) I am doing 1 hour of Zumba 4 days per week. We have to remind ourselves that even if it is only 1 step forward, it is a step in the right direction:) hoping my weight loss will pick up next month!

Wow you guys down 40+lbs are amazing!!! Great job! What were your starting weights & your goals? Most importantly, what does your typically daily menu consist of? I could use any helpful tips!!!

I will be 6 wks on the 27th. My total loss has been 25 lbs. 18 pre op, 7 post op. I feel like mine is slow also. I keep telling myself that my goal is to lose 65 lbs which isn't as much as some others goals. I also remind myself that my dr is still dealing with my meds to regulate my thyroid due to having mine removed several years ago. On my one month band date I rejoined my local gym:) I am doing 1 hour of Zumba 4 days per week. We have to remind ourselves that even if it is only 1 step forward, it is a step in the right direction:) hoping my weight loss will pick up next month!

I will be 6 wks on the 27th. My total loss has been 25 lbs. 18 pre op, 7 post op. I feel like mine is slow also. I keep telling myself that my goal is to lose 65 lbs which isn't as much as some others goals. I also remind myself that my dr is still dealing with my meds to regulate my thyroid due to having mine removed several years ago. On my one month band date I rejoined my local gym:) I am doing 1 hour of Zumba 4 days per week. We have to remind ourselves that even if it is only 1 step forward, it is a step in the right direction:) hoping my weight loss will pick up next month!

I'm not sure that I would use it much b/c most kids menus are fried nuggets or burgers but there are a few menus w/ small steak portions or grilled items. I have also heard you can use them at buffets. I can't eat half a plate of food now much less a large buffet amount. An adult buffet vs. a child buffet price is typically a large amount. We typically eat out once on the weekend & I don't want my family always working around my WLS.

I'm not sure that I would use it much b/c most kids menus are fried nuggets or burgers but there are a few menus w/ small steak portions or grilled items. I have also heard you can use them at buffets. I can't eat half a plate of food now much less a large buffet amount. An adult buffet vs. a child buffet price is typically a large amount. We typically eat out once on the weekend & I don't want my family always working around my WLS.

Did anyone receive a card for dining out??? I have heard you will be allowed to order off the kids menu rather than the adult. My dr's office has not mentioned this but I would love to ask. I am wasting so much food & money even with to go plates. I can get 4 meals from one to go box of grilled fish & veggies! I am tired of it after the 2nd round:)

Most of our local restaurants do not allow anyone over 12 yrs of age to order from the kids menu. I have been sharing with my 4 yr old when he is with me. If not I typically order grilled fish or chicken with steamed veggies.

I was banded on 01/16 & up until yesterday was doing great with no hunger between meals. Haven't really lost any pounds but my clothes are getting big. Yesterday I wanted to eat EVERYTHING in sight. I didn't but boy was it hard! Today I have been starving. I go back to my dr on 01/27 & I hope to get a fill. I am dreading the next 3 wks if it keeps going like this....I am praying for tons if willpower:)