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My brother (the Smarty Pants doctor) offered me some great insight when I was venting to him about the same thing. He said to keep in mind that we all probably have a good bit of fat between our organs and we could be losing that. And that's the fat you want gone because it's best for you long term health.
It eased my mind a bit, so hope it helps you out too!

So, I didn't make my goal and scale said I was up since weighing in for New Years challenge yesterday. Boo! But still down 5 from last week (today's weight 217.8). Can't be mad about that!
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!

My brother (the Smarty Pants doctor) offered me some great insight when I was venting to him about the same thing. He said to keep in mind that we all probably have a good bit of fat between our organs and we could be losing that. And that's the fat you want gone because it's best for you long term health.
It eased my mind a bit, so hope it helps you out too!

My brother (the Smarty Pants doctor) offered me some great insight when I was venting to him about the same thing. He said to keep in mind that we all probably have a good bit of fat between our organs and we could be losing that. And that's the fat you want gone because it's best for you long term health.
It eased my mind a bit, so hope it helps you out too!

So, I didn't make my goal and scale said I was up since weighing in for New Years challenge yesterday. Boo! But still down 5 from last week (today's weight 217.8). Can't be mad about that!
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!

So, I didn't make my goal and scale said I was up since weighing in for New Years challenge yesterday. Boo! But still down 5 from last week (today's weight 217.8). Can't be mad about that!
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!

216 this AM (had to use the scale at my parent's and I think theirs is 2 pounds off in my favor ). I'm going hard or going home and want to hit ONEDERLAND by Jan. 1. 199.9!
Santa, I want a stall-free 5 weeks!

Agreed 100%! I think we (at least I) got into the mindset that I DESERVE a treat everyday. Umm...no, sorry sweetheart that just isn't the case. I remember watching that Extreme Makeover show and the host was discussing this very topic. He said he will have one or two treats a week and that was 10-12 tortilla chips with salsa or something like that. That was a big eye opener for me.
All of my brothers are very fit and lean. Sure they eat a lot (they're all ridiculously tall), but it's good quality food and they absolutely don't snack throughout the day. They'll have a piece of ice cream cake at birthdays, or one piece of pie on Thanksgiving but they don't keep that stuff in their houses and they very self only indulge.
I know my mindset has to shift to food is fuel for my body to function and that's it. I think once I get there I won't really want junk food or anything of the sorts because in the end it really doesn't help me get through my workout, help me climb the stairs at work without huffing and puffing, etc.

Agreed 100%! I think we (at least I) got into the mindset that I DESERVE a treat everyday. Umm...no, sorry sweetheart that just isn't the case. I remember watching that Extreme Makeover show and the host was discussing this very topic. He said he will have one or two treats a week and that was 10-12 tortilla chips with salsa or something like that. That was a big eye opener for me.
All of my brothers are very fit and lean. Sure they eat a lot (they're all ridiculously tall), but it's good quality food and they absolutely don't snack throughout the day. They'll have a piece of ice cream cake at birthdays, or one piece of pie on Thanksgiving but they don't keep that stuff in their houses and they very self only indulge.
I know my mindset has to shift to food is fuel for my body to function and that's it. I think once I get there I won't really want junk food or anything of the sorts because in the end it really doesn't help me get through my workout, help me climb the stairs at work without huffing and puffing, etc.

Agreed 100%! I think we (at least I) got into the mindset that I DESERVE a treat everyday. Umm...no, sorry sweetheart that just isn't the case. I remember watching that Extreme Makeover show and the host was discussing this very topic. He said he will have one or two treats a week and that was 10-12 tortilla chips with salsa or something like that. That was a big eye opener for me.
All of my brothers are very fit and lean. Sure they eat a lot (they're all ridiculously tall), but it's good quality food and they absolutely don't snack throughout the day. They'll have a piece of ice cream cake at birthdays, or one piece of pie on Thanksgiving but they don't keep that stuff in their houses and they very self only indulge.
I know my mindset has to shift to food is fuel for my body to function and that's it. I think once I get there I won't really want junk food or anything of the sorts because in the end it really doesn't help me get through my workout, help me climb the stairs at work without huffing and puffing, etc.

Totally off topic, but mich I seriously can't handle your profile pic hahahaha dying still over here

So, I did the Halloween Challenge and exceeded my goal which I was absolutely joyful for. The challenge not only allowed me to actually track and see what I am doing (didn't really watch it this way before) but it gave me a focus and a goal that made it fun with all my forum sleeving friends. I am now doing the Thanksgiving Challenge and fingers crossed I should make that goal. If not I will be close.......this was a short one. I will give it my best!!
Yesterday I went to Sam's with my daughter to pick up some needed items. As a rule sweets don't rule over me. In fact, most of the time I can turn a dessert down with little effort but put an appetizer in front of me and that is a killer! Anyway.........As we were going through the bakery section I had the most overwhelming desire to buy and eat all of it!!!!! I was actually dropping the f bomb as I walked through the stuff!!! It must of been a momentary mental breakdown!! I didn't buy any of it but I sure did swear my way through it!!
You know what came into my mind first and foremost?????? My Thanksgiving Challenge and making my goal!!! I want to thank you Bea for caring about all of us and spending your time to help us make our sleeves successful with a bit of fun added in it!! You weren't with me yesterday but you were! Today, I am sitting here another pound lighter and feeling a sense of accomplishment because I didn't partake of the yummy badness that was tempting me yesterday. You have spent your time each week updating our charts and cheering each of us on. I know I speak for many of us in thanking you for everything you have done for us!! I can't wait to start the New Years one!!
Your the best Bea!!! :)

GG so funny you posted this! I just filled up three big bags cleaning out my closet tonight. I'm down to like 8 articles of good fitting clothing. Whatever, I'll take the 65 pound loss over these clothes any day!

Thank you for posting this! I literally was just thinking of all the other things I should/could be doing with the money I'm spending on personal training, but I know I need to do this for me. I want to feel good in my skin and I know getting in good workouts consistently is the only way I will (that's just me and how my mind works, not saying that thinking applies to everyone!). Getting a good sweat session in sets the stage for my entire day and I don't want to "waste" all my early AM hard work by eating crappy.
Off to PT! Have a great day!

Wow, I had no idea that a single sentence would stir up such vehemence! Whatever negativity anyone thinks was there, wasn't. It was a statement, at that time in the thread, it seemed like only honeymooners had replied and I wondered if there is any difference between one's philosophy at the start vs a ways down the road. People might have been encouraged to think of the sentence as negative, because another poster suggested so. That was not the intention. At the risk of further wrath, I also find it fascinating how quickly it escalated into flaming, without any consideration that it might have just been the out loud curiosity of a fellow sleever. I find a lot about what we go through to be fascinating, this journey is never dull!

I read many posts here from day to day...and every so often I feel I need to get my story out there...if anything, a declaration for my own edification...
Before this WLS, I literally had one foot in the grave, there were so many medical issues and my prognosis was very bad...I'll not get ino it now, but I have in the past...in the 3-5 years prior, I had to bury my Sister, and my Brother...both who died too young from complications from being Obese...and I was walking right in their footsteps...
My PCP seriously talked to me, more as a friend, to be sure I had some funeral plans in the way of expenses, and also asked me if my family would be Ok and taken care of....
ANY type of WLS, (in my case it was Lap band), was a LAST RESORT....DO OR DIE (maybe that explains my aggressiveness...no fooling around, dam the torpedoes)
That was 3 years ago, I am now 100% successful with my body determining what my weight should be....very low body fat %, in the "Athletic" range...I simply have no more excess weight of fat to loose...any more would be unhealthy...a true starvation mode not unlike the psuedo one everyone talks about.
ALL my medical conditions have completely reversed, (other than the permanent damage to my heart muscle from a heart attack), no more Med's, all bloodwork #'s perfect right down the middle....
I am a Poster Child at my Bariatric center, often asked to talk at support and first time introduction meetings...(I'm careful to explain ALL people are different and choose their different weight loss paths)
I'm 61 soon to be 62, run 5 miles a day...go to the gym 5 days a week...I feel like I am 30 years younger...
I have NEVER had a single complication....I DO NOT consider this a "TOOL"...I consider this corrective surgery...I cannot over eat no matter how hard I may try...I am never hungry 24 hrs a day with no cravings and actually, have very little interest in food altogether....It's a mental thing for me because of the placement of the band....
A "TOOL" is something I can control...I cannot control this, it has complete control of me....If I was in control, and can "Use" this as a tool, I would surely screw it up and fail....

I DO NOT count calories, measure portions, keep logs, etc...in other words, I have been set free from DIETS!! I now live a Normal LIfestyle, I eat, work and play the way a person is supposed to do, not the abnormal gluttonous lifestyle I once used to live that made me sick and fat...
But now, I find this the easiest thing there is..absolutely No work or struggle....
of course, during the first post-op phase, which took me 4-6 months of adjusting, was pure hell and frustrating to say the least...but I did not back down, and fought through it...it was that important to me......it has now become day to day, a way of life I do not think about that much anymore...as if I had my gall Bladder taken out 3 years ago...
Of course there are things I need to know and certain rules I must follow...but they are new habits...no longer a list....I don't have to think about what foods I can or cannot eat...I just know...I don't have to remind myself how to chew and take my time...I just know..and if I should forget, the band is there to immediately warn and remind me...
IF I should ever encounter any complications, I will deal with them when and if they come.....better than being dead!
One thing I have noticed to be a truth...the lap band is adjustable, and it seems all people have different levels as to where they want to be with this...for me, nothing less than maximum "Green Zone" life will do...and my Dr. understands....IMO that does not mean one person is right or wrong...as long as you're successful in your path, that's all that matters....I HATE IT when someone says the way they are doing it is the ONLY WAY, then goes and instructs people just starting out...doing more harm than good...no matter there are so many confused people....all anyone should ever do is give their own personal experience in any given situation...if they have none, then keep quiet and let someone who has experience speak...I love it when someone who has been banded for 6 weeks is going to tell me how I should be doing things...
Anyway, It's 5am, I'm off to the gym soon when they open at 6 on Saturdays.
ALL THIS because I chose to have the Lap Band Surgery....it could have been one of the other procedures, I don't know...this is he only one I have any experience with....so this is the only procedure I can talk about....

Agreed. I've seen enough "one-ups" on here to not make me want to post my NSV, stats, etc. ever! But again, I'm slightly dramatic haha
I'm sorry that happened to you, LV. This certainly isn't the venue for that kind of nonsense. You know you're killing it. Don't ever let someone make you question your success!

Yes, yes, YES. I was so unhappy with the way I looked I literally never, EVER told myself no. I'm glad I realized it, but am now paying for it. Literally and figuratively!

Hi All,
Today is 6 months exactly since I had lap band surgery. It was the greatest decision I've ever made. I'm 24 years old and 6'2. 2 weeks before pre op I was 330 lbs. Today I'm proud to say I weigh 247 lbs totally 83 lbs lost so far. My goal weight is 210 lbs and I hope to be there by May. There's no greater feeling then making the decision to become healthier. I went from being lazy to working out 5 days a week and playing basketball one night a week. There's no better motivation then seeing the scale continue to go down. Hopefully 6 months from today I can say I'm at my goal!

GG so funny you posted this! I just filled up three big bags cleaning out my closet tonight. I'm down to like 8 articles of good fitting clothing. Whatever, I'll take the 65 pound loss over these clothes any day!

GG so funny you posted this! I just filled up three big bags cleaning out my closet tonight. I'm down to like 8 articles of good fitting clothing. Whatever, I'll take the 65 pound loss over these clothes any day!

LOL, I know. The work clothes are the worst. So happy I will only ever have one more full wardrobe to buy!

GG so funny you posted this! I just filled up three big bags cleaning out my closet tonight. I'm down to like 8 articles of good fitting clothing. Whatever, I'll take the 65 pound loss over these clothes any day!

Gah! This is so my dream right now! 22.9 to go! LET'S DO THIS!

Yes, I look forward to Thursdays so I can see how amazing everyone is doing! Knowing I have to post for all to see really motivates me to stay on track (well, most of the time LOL).
You're so close to your goal! Keep it up! Christmas/New Years here we come