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I'm gonna give this a shot.. This is a pic from last year at the Willie Nelson concert in Austin Texas. 365 pounds.. I'm going to get a pic this weekend of me at 295.. kathy at 365.bmp

YEPPIE on that date -- NukeChik.. on the beach, sounds very very romantic.. Today - I bought a new bra!! wahoo! and new shirts, size smaller.. and they actually fit!! I've taken up my pants all I can, so shopping on saturday again!! oh dang! har har Curves has really been helping me. Just getting into a routine of exercising.. I was going to get another fill tomorrow, but I'm waiting til July. I want to see what exericing will do for me.. I can eat, but I'm still focusing on the bigger picture, like that full plate of food. I need to get to that sweet spot. Lots of Water, its getting hot in east texas and I've noticed that liquids fill the void sort of... hair loss too.. using the New whey Protein plus my normal shakes.. hoping that will help.. and dry skin.. ugh.. lots of lotions.. I've been taking the omega-3 oils too, was told that will improve all, hair and skin..

Well, that makes sense.. duh!! Its not head hunger.. my stomach is actually growling.. I'm gonna see how the month goes, and decide on another fill. I could go next week?? hmmmm.. need to put some thought into this.. I do get hungry, many times I don't fill full.. I've gotten to 70 pounds this morning, but I know I will struggle with yoyo'ing for a week or two and then more will come off.. so I do believe I'll call and get another fill next week... I need that sweet spot sooner than my 'logical' side is telling me!! Thanks HeatherO....

No doubt that cat bath was a workout!! LOL I've been going to Curves and that sure has increased my stamina and energy. I cut back on lots of the 'junk' food and 'unjunk' food.. I think I need another fill, but trying to wait at least 3 months, (fill Apr. 5).. I don't know why, I just don't want to run out of room of fillings, when I still have x-amount of weight to lose and no help... make sense??

ok group... I didn't know where to put this, so I found the January thread and I'll start here.. I've joined curves this week.. My plan is to go Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays, Friday off.. do yard work on Saturdays, house cleaning too.. and zip on Sundays.. Once I get home I can't get myself motivated to do anything. I was walking but that went bust. I did some free weights, but that went bust too.. I've been stuck at 69 pounds for two weeks now.. Its time to get moving. I found the Protein drink at GNC in the tube, 42grms.. much more easier to take, 3+ oz to drink instead of 20oz.. I use the Isopure in tea, which is ok.. but I get tired of drinking all that.. some days just plain Water is good. I've added cottage cheese to most meals. Mostly a tablespoon or 1/4 cup. I need the dairy.. and a piece of fruit. strawberries, berries, kiwi.. somedays they don't go don't to good, but I give 'em all a try. My hubby cooks on the pit for me, chicken, brisket.. I then cut it up and vaccum seal for my meals.. He has been great about cooking for himself, adding smaller things for me. like steams veggies and such.. He's strickly a meat and potato man. I still have my chocolate.. probably why I'm stuck for two weeks!! LOL can't give it up!! I did pizza, or lets say I tried to do pizza. har the bread was the worst!! So eating the topping is the new 'pizza' for me and just one slice, a big one.. but I use to eat 4 or 5 slices, so that is new for me. How is everyone doing? Summer is here and I hope all is busy and those pounds are dropping off... GAWD! I love my band... :incazzato:

WAHOOO!! I'm down 67 pounds!! DO YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS...... I'M OFFICALLY UNDER 300 !! WAHOOOOOO... I haven't seen the 200's in years.. wahooooo!! I LOVE MY BAND!!!

hey, I've noticed some hair loss, but it stopped.. I pack in the protein and do the liquid vitamins. I got my fill April 5 and its not enough.. I'm trying to work with it, if I chew the life out of whatever , then I can eat whatever!! walking walking...

yea, I agree.. I've got a lot to drop and the first 100 will go fast.. after that, its going to be work. I'm glad I have my band to urge me on..

Bandfan1 No, I'm not a guy.. I started this venture January 10th.. surgery was on the 17th.. I probably lost about 12-15 pounds that week before the surgery.. I've stuck with the rules, 1 cup of food, sipping Water, and walking.. I'm really sure that my dropping pounds will slow down very soon.. I have 200 to lose, I doubt I'll get it all this year!! I'm trying to get my head with my stomach... I struggled yesterday, BIG TIME :redface: but today, I'm better. Start walking now, start introducing yourself to the 1 cup food, Proteins, sipping that water.. it hitting you all at once is going to be overwhelming..... Good luck!!

of course the more expensive ones dissolve better, some of the powders are grainy.. I use Fortess from Wal Mart.. I went to GNC also, the unflavored is more expensive.. but then anything at GNC is expensive.. Fortess is about 14 bucks.. WHEY or Soy protein... just WHEY is my pref..

ok.. I went for a fill saturday.. got 1.3cc in a 5cc band. The doc tells me that I have a 4cc band. (no 5cc band) I get home, following the 48 rule of liquids, soft food.. At first I could feel something, but about 4 hours later, nothing... I did what I was suppose to do.. Sunday nite, I get a bite of hubby's steak.. chew it up, and swallow... goes down with no problems. Then I eat monday am, no problems at all.. not feeling anything.. hmmmm I panic, call doc and go back, I think I need more.. He has a 7 day adjustment rule.. well he is leaving town thursday and I worry... so in I go.. He explains that I have 1/4 of what I need and I've lost over 1/4 of my weight... DUH!! What goes thru my head... my plate has food on it, a cup of whatever.. I finish that and then I am done.. so my brain says I'm full, but my stomach is not sending me that message... I'm not getting any action from the physical part of me, just my thinking.. The doc was really good at explaining that the two(brain/stomach) are working together.. I guess I'm paranoid, I don't have problems with PB'ing or any of that.. I get pressure sometimes, but thats cuz I don't chew enough... He told me that next fill he will show me what capacity is, what half is and now.. for me to feel the difference.. His patience alone, was enough to convience me that my paranoia is out in left field.. I don't have problems eating, so don't expect any... DUH! <-- again!! LOL I've started walking and that helps with my energy and of course the pounds coming off... I got some liquid Vitamins and oils.. The Herb store owner in town told me that my body needs the nutrition of the minerals etc.. other wise, its slowing down on the weight loss, going into protection mode, so it doesn't starve.(I'm talking my body here).. and some other stuff about my liver needing to get rid of the fat in it, before my other fat is used up.. mostly the body will use the muscle for energy instead of the fat... it stores up... So gang.. here is a start.. I waited long enough for this fill-- I WANT THE 200 POUNDS OFF TEN DAYS AGO!!!!!! LOL... like I said.. somewhere in left field... hang in there fellow bandsters!! the scale batteries are new !!!

I added vanilla protein powder to anything, even if it had protein in it... pack it in, unflavored just adds.. I used both.. some were thicker, some more 'sudsy'.....

I got an appointment for a fill finally! April 5, my hubby's birthday!! I'm soo ready, my incision boo-boo is 99% gone.. I've been having problems eating chicken and meat.. weird at this point.. I call myself chewing the life out of it, but somethings not letting it go down.. and I've really paid attention to drinking/eating.. that makes a big difference. We just got back from the big Easter egg hunt at son's and I was able to nibble on some treats.. with all the food, I was glad to see potato salad, since everything else was to hard or bulky to eat, once again the hamburgers and chicken off the pit.. Looking forward to Soup tonite.. I'm down 53 pounds and then gain 2 pounds back.. I guess thats the normal for now.. FILL <-- here I come!! How is everyone?

ok.. I've read all this.. and I was SOOOOO there just a few weeks back.. Girl, hang in there, you're gonna be fine.. Your decision is yours, but make it be the right one. Stay focused, review your own questions and find your answers... No matter what, support is here.. I read it daily, good or bad... remember to breathe!!!

This is a good thread.. I read all of it, and find I'm not the only one.. Thanks Ang!! I guess sometimes we need to hear from someone else whether we're doing good or not.. This morning, hubby called me skinny.. I smiled so hard!! He's never called me that, even when I truly was a size 8.. I cried on the way to work.. This is going to be the new me.. cravings for sugar, wanting that slice of bread, seeing donuts dancing in my dreams!! It's going to be ok.. I can do this.. Easier than before, I have support, I have all of you and I have this great band that is going to keep me in check.. My incision boo-boo is sooo much better today, every morning its getting closer to being closed.. So I'm looking at the calendar for a fill date. I can't wait.. I think at some point during the day, I eat something fast, big mouth full, just to see if it will hurt.. to remind me that its there.. Soooo, I work in a small medical dept of a large system.. I got the lady to xray me!! AND ITS SOOO AWESOME, I HAVE A PIC OF MY PORT AND BAND.. I brought it home and hung it in the bathroom, so I can see it!!!!!! Nukchik.. good the fill.. 6pounds works great!! way to go....

I see that I'm not the only one.. whew!! I've done good 48 pounds down, but I want the 100 NOW !! I've lost and regained the same 2 pounds every week.. then one week it will be 3 pounds gone. I can't get a fill until this incision place is healed.. So my will power is fueling me, but I can eat anything, as long as I chew the fun out of it.. It's discouraging at times.. and the mirror doesn't help.. I do feel the difference in my clothing.. but dangit I want it to show more.. I'm down a size plus.. inbetween, new panties, which was kinda fun.. bra getting loose.. inpatient?? yep... I'll drink some more water, that usually makes me feel better...

most folks just don't get it.. After a couple of times trying to share my knowledge of my choice, they don't get it.. I quit and just smile, nodding my head slowly.... I was taught to respect those that are 'touched'.... LOL I'm working on pure 'will power' right now, won't have a fill for another month or so due to opened area of incision, that needs to heal.. So I sure don't want some size 4 in my face about blah blah blah.. I've got the hard core will power that is going to help this band change my life..... LOL

Bless those who are STUPID!! I get so tired of the comments about this diet, that diet, have you tried exercising, you should do what I did, as they sit there and eat the 5th donut.. Plezzzzzz !! Do some folks REALLY think they are the weight guru's of the world? Most folks that give me their input, whether I want it or not, are those than HAVE ABSOLUTELY no idea whats it like being in my body, living my life, struggling with weight, cuz if they did... I get more high 5's and less lip from 'em!!! We ARE ON THE ROAD.. either travel with us, or get the hell out of the way!!!

I went to Mexico, Dr. Rumbaut.. its was a great experience. I do support the 'find a fill doctor first' route.. Any of the doctor's offices should be able to give you a fill doctor in your area. Good luck..

I snored like a train.. now its not as bad, so I've been told by hubby.. which I'm glad.. Its embarrassing to go off with a bunch and nobody can sleep, becuz the train is on the track !! LOL

You've eaten a cookie once a week? is that it? gezz I've done worse!! You will come into yourself with the band in time.. I've been preached to by some really interesting folks.. some heavier than I ever thought of being, some thinner that I'll ever want to be... The best part is getting together with yourself and finding just the space you need to be in.. I was banded in January.. I struggle, I want to eat, I want to drink a glass of water, not sip it, I want it all and be a size 8!! but I ain't stupid either.. I can dream, and those dreams are turning into distance clouds.. I've lost 44 pounds (before & after surgery).. I'm stuck I think. I won't have a fill for a couple more weeks. I have an incision sore that needs to heal, so my fill may be later.. I'm using pure will power to keep to my task.. So I've eaten chips, ice cream, some junk food <-- as I would call it.. So don't beat yourself up, you're doing good, you had the surgery, you're starting out.. NO ONE is perfect here, hang in there, find your space to get balanced with what is going on... you've had surgery.. nothing is perfect starting out.. I'm still trying to find that spot in the bed where I can sleep comfy.. and sometimes sitting (riding in a car) is difficult.. I understand that a pound a week is average.. I'm hoping for that. I didn't do that before the surgery.. I could gain a pound in a week, if not more.. I just started exercising, I haven't had the energy. I know it will all come to me, just like it will come to you.. Hang in there.. That sweet spot is coming.. be patience and just start tomorrow again and everyday after if you have to.. You'll get there...

I'm afraid my friends are going to become the "Food Police".. which I truly don't need.. My hubby is very supportive, he helps with the cooking and tries to fix food I can have or at least I can get down. He walks with me and if I eat something that doesn't go down right, he's right there in case.. Now as for the friends.... they watch my intake, commenting the whole time, counting the chews and bites.. gezzz I try to stay positive with them,, but dang... I didn't do this, to be dogged.. I can handle it.. I'm learning to restructure my eating.. so to my friends... SHUT UP!! IF I WANT YOUR NOSE IN MY PLATE, I'LL ASK YOU... LOL

ok pangs?? yep, as I watch my coworkers eat pizza and Subway sandwiches.. pangs? oh hell yea!! I visualize myself reaching across the table, giving them a jack slap, taking a bite.. and act like nothing happened.. but then the smile creeps back and I think.... in the months to come.. Also, someone here mentioned.. losing 20 pounds and can't see it in the mirror. I have that problem to, I've lost over 40, and I don't see it.. I do feel it, moving around, clothes are looser, but in the mirror is still that same ol' fat person... I know I'm doing good, but the mirror is not showing me that yet... I know this will get better, I eat my cup of food, I won't have a fill till next month.. sometimes, I wonder if the band is really there.. I don't feel anything, but then some meals I can't finish, and sometimes in the morning I have to make myself eat/drink that Protein.. I want to see it, I want to know its there... my hubby laughs and tells me.. " Of course, its there, I've got the cancelled check to prove it!!!" I can do this, I can do this... it works it works...

hey all... banded 17th.. I'm down #39 and pretty much staying with that.. I don't feel any restriction, but I do notice after I eat, say 30mins.. I feel yuck.. like its all right there between my boobs!! I've had a hard time with the protein, yuck.. today I got to move to mushies, so I'm looking forward to biting into something soft instead of drinking it!!

my port area and one other place hurts.. like a burning/stinging feeling? does anyone else have this. today I did my Protein shake and Jello at lunch.. fought all afternoon not to puke.. over did it.. tonite I did 1/4 cup of milk by sipping.. ugh.. duh! like I didn't know better.. gas pains are easing up, but not completely gone yet.. ugh again!! tomorrow will be better.. and yes I'm like you.. Protein shakes gag me now.. hmmm