trystelle

I started in a 26 and am now a 16/14. I started buying "lots" of clothing on Ebay. I would buy in lots for super cheap and only wear those I like. When I started to get into more mainstream sizes I went to Salvation Army and got some nice brand names for cheap. Lately I have been getting some super clearance deals at JCP and sears. I try to have pants in black, blue and brown and a pair of jeans. I get lots of tops because they are cheaper and seem to "last" longer-for several sizes. My plan is to sell my old clothes on Ebay this summer to raise funds for my new permanent wardrobe!!!! My original size goal was 14 but now I am thinking about a 10.

So happy for you. Congrats!

I am so close to onederland I can taste it!

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I am so happy and excited for you JLM! You look great and you are so brave. What a wonderful opportunity for you! Say hi to Minnie for me!

I started with a BMI of 57 and am now at 34-that is going from high morbidly obese to plain old obese!!!!!

I am so proud of all of us. I was 201 this morning. The last time I weighed less than 200 was in 1983. I am close to tears as I write this. To me less than 200 is within the world of the normal...been so long though I don't know if I will know what to do when I get there! Thank god for my lapband!:laugh:

The cottage cheese is a great Idea-thanks. I will try it with the jello cheesecake flavor with a graham cracker at the bottom-cheesecake!!!!!

I just got a fill so I am pretty tight right now-but when I am a little looser or later in the day I have a Vitatop muffin top with a tablespoon of natural peanut butter. This is a delicious nutritious combo with high protein and fiber and the great taste of chocolate and peanutbutter

Please consider couples counseling. His treatment of you post surgery indicate there are issues beyong your lapband!

I finally have some decent before and after pix to share. The before picture was a couple of years ago. The second was taken today at 205lbs. Its not over but I feel so much better now!!!!

I don't know where you are from-but I look forward to the return of Spring so I can walk outside. Do you enjoy hiking? Depending on the terrain it can be a great calorie burner while building muscle at the same time. Pick something new and be passionate about it-you will get back in the groove!!!!!

I use my bug every day and would never want to be without it. It keeps me honest and responsible for my intake/output. I was afraid I would get sick of it like other "toys", but after 3 months I am still fascinated by it!:thumbdown:

Yeah-what she said!!!!:thumbdown:

Hurray!!!!!

I am now too skinny for the lapband! My insurance won't pay for anyone 35 or under and now I qualify!!!! Sounds crazy, but I'll take all the markers to success I can get. This is so important because I have such a long road. I have 54 more pounds to lose to get to 150 which is kind of where I guess I will stop. I had my first vomiting episode and was scared to death. I picked up a stomach bug somewhere. My DH and I went to a hotel for a one night getaway. I woke up at 2 in the morning, fighting the feeling. I wretched about 4 times and nothing came up. After that I felt nausea, but didn't have to throw up. Of course at home I am well prepared with anti-nausea medicine but I didn't bring it with me. I stuck to liquids and soft foods yesterday and today and still don't have much appetite, but I think my band is ok. I feel full very fast. I think it isbecause my stomach is irritated. I have a fill appointment on Thursday that I may need to cancel until I loosen up again.:biggrin:

I am now too skinny for the lapband! My insurance won't pay for anyone 35 or under and now I qualify!!!! Sounds crazy, but I'll take all the markers to success I can get. This is so important because I have such a long road. I have 54 more pounds to lose to get to 150 which is kind of where I guess I will stop. I had my first vomiting episode and was scared to death. I picked up a stomach bug somewhere. My DH and I went to a hotel for a one night getaway. I woke up at 2 in the morning, fighting the feeling. I wretched about 4 times and nothing came up. After that I felt nausea, but didn't have to throw up. Of course at home I am well prepared with anti-nausea medicine but I didn't bring it with me. I stuck to liquids and soft foods yesterday and today and still don't have much appetite, but I think my band is ok. I feel full very fast. I think it isbecause my stomach is irritated. I have a fill appointment on Thursday that I may need to cancel until I loosen up again.:party:

Hang in there-It seems like forever but it will come and it will be more than worth the wait.

Every few days or weeks I get a wake up call that reminds me how my life is changing. Today......I fit in a non stretch pair of size 14 pants. Were they tight-you bet-but they won't be in a month! My goal size is 14! I thought I would weigh a lot less at 14, so I will keep going. Another biggie today-I changed my official weekly loss goal to 1.5 pounds per week. It has been 2 lbs for a long time, but that is just not happening any more. So every week I feel bad, like 1.5 is a failure. So lets say I am setting myself for success! So:smash:metimes I am wat too hard on myself!

Every few days or weeks I get a wake up call that reminds me how my life is changing. Today......I fit in a non stretch pair of size 14 pants. Were they tight-you bet-but they won't be in a month! My goal size is 14! I thought I would weigh a lot less at 14, so I will keep going. Another biggie today-I changed my official weekly loss goal to 1.5 pounds per week. It has been 2 lbs for a long time, but that is just not happening any more. So every week I feel bad, like 1.5 is a failure. So lets say I am setting myself for success! So:smash:metimes I am wat too hard on myself!

I think that obesity and depression go hand in hand for many of us. Especially in women. There is documentation that the combo is even more frequent in families with alcoholic members. Good thing we are survivors!

Hang in there-You ae so close to 50-Something to smile about, no?

Went for a walk today in the most bizarre weather. It was so foggy and you could feel the temperatures change as you went from one area to another. Even though it was one in the afternoon, I wished I had brought a light because it was so foggy. I miss walking outside so much I could cry. I am sucking up every shred of evidence that Spring is coming. Easter stuff in the stores. Local pancake house opening soon. 57 degrees today. Lots of potholes. I have been too hungry lately so I scheduled a fill for 2/28. Since I am a teacher and this is my vacation week I will call to see if there are any last minute cancellations. My restriction is great until 5 in the evening. Then the gates of hell open and temptation begans. I still love food! Lot's of banders say they lose interest-you know eat to live, but I still love food. Tomorrow the inevitable grocery shopping-What shall we buy. kashi golean, whipped fat free, sugar free cream, bananas, laughing cow cheese. V8, some south beach protein bars, 60 calorie pudding cups. I still have lots of other food. I throw out a lot of food because I can't eat it all before it spoils. I never think to freeze stuff. What a wasteroo!!

Went for a walk today in the most bizarre weather. It was so foggy and you could feel the temperatures change as you went from one area to another. Even though it was one in the afternoon, I wished I had brought a light because it was so foggy. I miss walking outside so much I could cry. I am sucking up every shred of evidence that Spring is coming. Easter stuff in the stores. Local pancake house opening soon. 57 degrees today. Lots of potholes. I have been too hungry lately so I scheduled a fill for 2/28. Since I am a teacher and this is my vacation week I will call to see if there are any last minute cancellations. My restriction is great until 5 in the evening. Then the gates of hell open and temptation begans. I still love food! Lot's of banders say they lose interest-you know eat to live, but I still love food. Tomorrow the inevitable grocery shopping-What shall we buy. kashi golean, whipped fat free, sugar free cream, bananas, laughing cow cheese. V8, some south beach protein bars, 60 calorie pudding cups. I still have lots of other food. I throw out a lot of food because I can't eat it all before it spoils. I never think to freeze stuff. What a wasteroo!!:thumbup:

Hurray-welcome to bandsterville!