Tonya Miller-Goodman

6months post op down 80+ pounds 25pounds to go until goal loving my band

This is my first time to the monthly challenge I'm looking forward to it a little about myself I am a mother of three who works full time and like so many I have battled with my weight since my teenage years on and off fads diets lose some gain a lot but the lapband has truly been a blessing for me

Congrats and good luck to all it's an awesome journey I didn't say easy but well worth the fight good luck

6months post op down 80+ pounds 25pounds to go until goal loving my band

6months post op down 80+ pounds 25pounds to go until goal loving my band

Some family don't know all the facts about WLS so there first response may be negative please don't let this discourage you. You have to live for you not them in the beginning I only told a few that I believe would support me the most to my surprise one of the most negative person was the one that I thought would have my back but at the end of the day I realized its her issue not mine now 6 months out down 80+ pounds and simply loving my band. I guess what I'm trying to say is don't let people change the way you feel or talk you out of your happiness good luck

This is my first time to the monthly challenge I'm looking forward to it a little about myself I am a mother of three who works full time and like so many I have battled with my weight since my teenage years on and off fads diets lose some gain a lot but the lapband has truly been a blessing for me

Good luck blessing from above

What we must remember is that everyone journey is there own some people get it right the first time through and others need more tries but in the end it's individual and what u make it how u plan to achieve your goal

I do this all the time but I'm getting better when shopping I go straight to the plus size section just out of habit currently a size 10-12 down from 20-22 I guess it's just hard to adjust to at times

What we must remember is that everyone journey is there own some people get it right the first time through and others need more tries but in the end it's individual and what u make it how u plan to achieve your goal

What we must remember is that everyone journey is there own some people get it right the first time through and others need more tries but in the end it's individual and what u make it how u plan to achieve your goal

What we must remember is that everyone journey is there own some people get it right the first time through and others need more tries but in the end it's individual and what u make it how u plan to achieve your goal

I so agree with Mis73 u must educate yourself on each of these surgeries first and when make such a life changing decision u must be mental ready knowing that these tools are not just short term fixes but are made to be a life time fix to a problem we are face
Good luck in your decision
PS I also second Mis73 my land band was the best thing I ever did for myself

I so agree with Mis73 u must educate yourself on each of these surgeries first and when make such a life changing decision u must be mental ready knowing that these tools are not just short term fixes but are made to be a life time fix to a problem we are face
Good luck in your decision
PS I also second Mis73 my land band was the best thing I ever did for myself

I so agree with Mis73 u must educate yourself on each of these surgeries first and when make such a life changing decision u must be mental ready knowing that these tools are not just short term fixes but are made to be a life time fix to a problem we are face
Good luck in your decision
PS I also second Mis73 my land band was the best thing I ever did for myself

I so agree with Mis73 u must educate yourself on each of these surgeries first and when make such a life changing decision u must be mental ready knowing that these tools are not just short term fixes but are made to be a life time fix to a problem we are face
Good luck in your decision
PS I also second Mis73 my land band was the best thing I ever did for myself

I'm so excited!! I never thought I'd see that number again - it's been over 10 years. I have a talking scale, and when I heard the number "one hundred," rather than "two hundred," I was practically crying, however I really expected my scale to do more than just utter the words "one hundred and...." I though it should at least play some music, sing me a song....lol.
For all those waiting...just keep working it - if I can do it anyone can!!

I have BCBS I also had and no no comorbidities but had a BMI over 40 and was approved right away

Way to go!!!!!

I just got back from a week in Disney World. For the past few years, I've had to rent a scooter to be able to get around the parks. It was a real lifesaver, but a hassle...getting it on the buses, etc.
But now I'm 50 pounds lighter because of my lap band surgery. And this trip...I WALKED ALL AROUND DISNEY!
Sorry for the "yelling", but I am just so darn excited. It was such a great feeling to be healthy enough to walk.
In fact, my son told me to "slow down" at one point.
I did rent a scooter on one day. It was rainy, and my left ankle (which I smashed a few years ago) felt painful. But the rental was not because I was too heavy to walk, so I'm okay with that. And even with the bad ankle I was able to park the scooter and walk around the countries and the pavilions at Epcot, instead of having to stay in my chair.
This has to be one of my favorite NSVs!

These are all things I have read on here.
1 Increase or decrease calories. Not eating enough will slow your weight loss.
2 are you losing inches? If so you are losing.
3 Increase exercise or maybe change it up. That doesn't sound like the problem though.
4 Increase or decrease carbs.
when I started writing this there were about 20 things in my head and now I have lost it. Just remember everybody hits plateaus. As long as you are following your program you should start to lose again. You can do this!!!

I totally feel you. I'm in the same boat. I was banded in December 2012 and started at 250 now I'm just hanging at 235. I had my third fill last month and finally started to meet restriction. I got a personal trainer and workout 3-4 times a week and I track my calories on MFP. I'm trying to stay motivated but I feel so disappointed.

Looking for motivation I found it u look AWESOME!!!!! thanks for sharing

As promised, here are my before and after pics.
200 pounds lost in 15 months.
I love my band!!