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I was asked just yesterday why did I lose all that weight!! This was of course another overweight person. I wanted to tell her the same reason she needed to lose some!! I just smiled and said I'm not done that I planned to lose another 30!

Our bodies are ALL diff! 30 pounds is great! I was banded in March as of today I've lost 55 pounds! BUT I exercise 5-6 days per week nor do I consume anything white! No bread, sugar, pasta, potatoes or rice. I haven't even started on whole grains yet. I try to follow docs orders of protein first, no eating and drinking. I haven't reached green zone yet. I really feel it's more me than the band. I can definitely eat more than I do but I've learned to be satisfied but not full. What's a typical day for you. I usually have a hot protein drink in the mornings and some kind of meat and green veggie for lunch and dinner. I will have fruit but not very often. If I snack it's usually on almonds and a piece of cheese. Don't give up on your journey! Pull of your beginners info and start over! We are rooting for you!! Good luck!

Congrats on your journey! My best advice is to do what your surgeon tells you to do!

I take women's vita fusion gummies. Not a strong vitamin taste at all.

Awesome job!!! Keep it up!!

The hubby was laying in my lap after dinner, my stomach was making noises! He asked if I was still hungry! That was too funny!.. I can always feel it but had no idea you could hear it!

It's something about surgery that makes it jump ship! Mine was off too, as I figured it would be. You are PROBABLY ok!

Thanks!

Thanks everyone! I did explain to her that I struggle just like she does and that the lap band does nothing for your cravings and that it does not give you willpower!

Many items I've viewed are way too over priced for "used" items. But the site does have some potential! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks, about to check it out know!

Thanks, I will try there.

A friend and I were texting ..I told her II found this 21 day fix challenge I told her I was gonna get and we do it together and hold each other accountable.. She texted back and said that I may lose more than she will cause I had surgery. I'm thinking so what!! It's NOT a contest! Yes I had the surgery but it still takes work on my part! I still have to struggle and make good choices! Could I still eat junk and foods tht are not healthy..yes I can..and they will slide down just fine! Cake, chips, ice cream, french fries!!! But I DONT! Do I eat and drink to purposely overeating!! No I don't !! Could I ?? I certainly could!! But I'm making a very conscience effort to do better!!! I still have to use willpower and make good choices like anyone else in a diet! And I exercise!! I had actually gotten out of bed last night at 10;30 to exercise!! Didn't want to but made myself get up and do it!! Even with the band I feel like I have earned every pound I've lost!! Sorry...RANT OVER!!

Can anyone recommend a really good sports bra?

Went to dinner tonight with my BFF and she asked me if I had on make-up, I said no. She said what do you have on your face then, I said nothing! She called me a liar!! I had a take a napkin and wipe my face so that she could see there was nothing on my face!! One of my NSV is my skin complexion, especially my face! Thanks to eating healthy, drinking PLENTY of water and of course my Mary Kay cleanser and moisturizer my skin is looking like I'm wearing foundation when I'm not! My class went on a field trip to the zoo last Friday and I thought I was gonna walk right out of my jeans! Had to keep pulling them up and folding them down but they were still too loose. Only 33 lbs down so far but I'm loving all the "extras" that come with it!

Love it!! Prettythick1...nothing wrong with feeling flawless...

Prettythick1....you said your still planning on starting to work out ...did you lose without working out?.. Just curious...

Hi!, I'm sorry that your frustrated with your band. What are some of the things you are eating and how much are you eating? Do you eat and drink at the same time? Sorry for all the questions but this will give us a better idea to be able to offer suggestions.

I'm going to ask my obgyn about the camila..she suggested the iud and the ring...not a fan of either..

I lost my mother March of 2013 and my father in Nov 2013. I have a brother and a sister. We are all pretty close and feel we are all each other has!(besides our spouses) this makes me think about my son, if something happened to us he would be all alone! I couldn't imagine having to go through both of those losses without my siblings. I know I can't safely carry another one until I'm at a healthy weight. I developed pre-eclampsia and delivered him 3 months early.

Another later...in a year or so...maybe...sometimes I think it's a good idea and others I wonder if I've lost my mind!

No problems swallowing graymittens?... @ Bandista...we are still toying with the idea of another. We have one right now..I miscarried the second..

What are you ladies doing for birth control? I've been pregnant twice and each time I had lost about 30-35 lbs. I'm fastly approaching that mark! Is there any one on the pill? Being heavy has always been my birth control!

I love reading NSV''s! Keep it up! Hearing success stories really motives me and gives me the "I can" attitude!