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I had my surgery feb 20 2013. Total loss to date is 64lbs including preop diet. I can move so much easier. I walk a mile a day, I can play with my grandsons!! I love my band!

I haven't been on forever! After losing and gaining the same bit of weight I was getting extremely frustrated. Then I stopped and stayed at 138 for a few weeks... So I thought something has to give. My husband was trying a low sodium diet so I thought why not try it out? He recently quit smoking and had gained a few pounds and wanted to get the pounds off before vacation. I have been doing this eating plan for about 10 days and have lost 5 pounds, he has lost 10. I stepped on the scale and it said 133! I stared at it probably for a full minute and my eyes filled with tears. I wasn't even this thin in high school! Not that it's just about the numbers, I can't believe how great I feel!!! Only 13 more until goal!

I went for my first hour long walk it felt great. Looking forward to take some swim classes & Zumba can't wait

I super proud of myself tonight! I hate doing things alone. I had made plans to start the C25K with one of my friends this evening. Well 6 o'clock came and went and she didn't show up. At 6:30 I texted her asking if she forgot about me (I confirmed our plans only 2 hours earlier), I waited another 10 minutes with no reply (while struggling with myself over wether to go alone or not). I finally decided this is about ME and I need to do it for ME and I can't count on anyone else to make it happen. If I do Im just setting myself up to fail. So out the door I went and I ended up at the community center where they have an indoor track and found they also have child care! Score! So, I joined the fitness center and did my first day of C25K with just me and my iTunes! Here's to many more evenings of getting healthy ALONE! And I'm ok with that!

What helped me the most, was the Map my Walk app. Makes me want to do better than the day before. Right now I mostly walk the football track and sometimes a park not far from here. Has really helped get me to walking every single day.

Three miles last night and three today. How about you?
Just reporting to make myself be accountable.

Good luck Sherri!

I am going this evening for my first fill and was a bit nervous...mind is at ease now.

I just had my very first fill. I was so nervous, but I didn't feel a thing, so it was a lot of anxiety but that's because I didn't know what to expect. He gave me 4cc's. After he gave me the fill he had me drink some Water and I didn't feel anything, which he told me was good. It's been about an hour and I actually feel a little tightness so that is good that I can feel it. I wasn't filled at all from the surgery. He told me to have liquids for the rest of the day and tomorrow mushy foods and then slowly try the solids again. So that's my plan! I'm just glad to have the first one behind me so I know what to expect!

Down 9.6 lbs since surgery!! Feeling great and super excited to keep it up!!

One year ago today took the first step to change my life. I got the lapband and started my journey to loose weight and change my life. The last year has been a challenge to say the least but today I stand here 115 pounds lighter and amazed with all I accomplished this year. I started my journey at 314lbs. Today I weigh 199lbs, and still aiming for goal:)

So...I was on vacation last week and was so happy to not just fit into the seat on the plane, but I didn't need the belt extender and I had no problem buckling the belt (I even had to tighten it a little!). Then, I had no problem putting down the armrest. For the first time in years, It wasn't tight, it wasn't riding up on my hip, it just went down...and stayed there. Oh glory!!
I didn't eat or drink anything other than Water but I just had to bring the tray down...and again...it went down and stayed there. I didn't have to move my belly out of the way, I didn't have to worry it wouldn't go down... Oh the happiness of the ordinary!!
I'm even OK with the 1/2 lb. weight gain. I was very aware of portions and did well in that regard but we ate out alot and I know I ate items that were higher in sodium than I usually eat at home so I expect it's probably Water weight. I don't care right now...I was like a regular person on the flight and that is so satisfying.

A friend told me about the Map my Walk app. I use to walk the track and such,but was not consistent. This app has made me want to see if I can do a little better each day. Funny how an app can get you moving and excited to exercise. Just wanted to share incase someone was like me, walks occasionally and needs some motivation.

I had my surgery on May 9th..first couple of days were rough..I couldn't do anything by myself because of gas pains and port pain..as the days went on it got better..I have went back to work this week with no problems...I am on soft foods this week...waiting for my two weeks to be up(my surgeon said so) so I can go work out with a fitness trainer..I went out with friends last night to Celebrate a friend birthday...this is a before picture from February and a picture taken last night..I am staying positive and happy that I made my choice for the surgery. Hope all the May bandsters are all doing well and those that are waiting for surgery you are making the right choice. .god bless

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A friend told me about the Map my Walk app. I use to walk the track and such,but was not consistent. This app has made me want to see if I can do a little better each day. Funny how an app can get you moving and excited to exercise. Just wanted to share incase someone was like me, walks occasionally and needs some motivation.

I had a hernia repaird and the band put on yesterday morning. My doctor likes his patients to stay the night so I got to go home a few hours ago. I have been SO sleepy. Can only keep my eyes open 20-30mins. before I fall back asleep. Had a somewhat of a difficult time in the hospital. You don't understand how much you use your abdomnial muscles until you can't use them. As far as being at home I've been switching from the bed, to the recliner, to the couch. Trying to get comfortable. I have five incisions on my belly. They look pretty bruised and swollen but that will go away in a few days. I know it's going to be a long and difficult recovery but I CAN do it!

I didn't all over but I noticed a bit of one by my glue (on top of the stiches-Im thinking since its the same doc you have the same wounds)
It sounds like a allergic reaction-are you taking any of the meds still that you were not taking before? What about Protein Drinks have you switched those? Call Wilkenfeld and ask what they think of course... I've called multiple times with ridiculous questions but they have been super helpful

Someone else posted recently, who also had a rash. It turned out to be from the whey in the Protein Drinks. She switched to egg white Protein, but I haven't seen her post the outcome.

I had a very itchy rash with bright red dots all over my stomach, side, and lower breast area. I talked to my doctor about it and he said its most likely due to the anticeptic solution they used right before surgery.
I used a hydro cortizone cream for about a week and it went away.

Yay!!! Congratulations, and yes, you are making total sense.

Crazy how good losing 20 lbs can make you feel! Im currently 5 weeks postop and have lost a total of 26.1 lbs!! woohoo! i just came across this side by side at 3 weeks postop and thought i would share.
I can't even imagine how good I'll feel this time next year! So excited about the rest of my life. #noregrets

Yay!!! Congratulations, and yes, you are making total sense.

I am now a size 14 lol I just couldn't believe it!
I felt like a fish in the Water ... Not like the fish out of water! Lol do I make any seance ?
Any way my point is: I know I'm not at goal yet but I already feel like a total success story from a size 24 plus to at 14 .... Oh yeah!

This recipe was shared , so im sharing
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 oz pepper jack cheese, shredded (you can use up to 6 oz)
1 c frozen spinach, thawed and drained (you can also use fresh cooked spinach)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp GF Cajun seasoning Sea salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Lots of toothpicks
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Flatten the chicken to 1/4-inch thickness.
In a medium bowl, combine the pepper jack cheese, spinach, salt and pepper.
Spoon about 1/4 c of the spinach mixture onto each chicken breast.
Roll each chicken breast tightly and fasten the seams with several toothpicks.
Typically about 8 toothpicks are used in each roll to ensure none of the filling seeps out.
Be sure to count how many total toothpicks were used. Brush each chicken breast with the olive oil.
Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning evenly over all.
Sprinkle any remaining spinach and cheese on top of chicken (optional).
Place the chicken seam-side down onto a tin foil-lined baking sheet (for easy cleanup).
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
Remove the toothpicks before serving.
Count to make sure you have removed every last toothpick.

Just had my post op appt they took my staples out!!!! Thank god! From my 1st Appt at True Results on April 3rd to now I went from 328 to 305.6! 14.6 lbs since surgery on April 26th