moniquesjourney

Yes it will be slow in the beginning. The sooner you start moving the better you will feel. You could try short walks around your neighbourhood. Exercise will speed up the weight loss but you are recovering so take it slow. Good luck

Something I just heard of but have not tried... Retried Beans with a bit of cream cheese. I liked eggs. Also butter chicken that I puréed in my magic bullet.

"That's my alien implant"....."
That's how far up the probe went.....
(Too much? Sorry.)
I call my band "E.T."

"Mid clavicular line" as B52 lists, about mid-way between xiphoid process & navel.
Seems pretty well protected, and as the fat melted away like an ice sheet, become more prominent.
When asked by those observant/rude enough to ask, I respond "That's my alien implant".....

I just realized that for the first time in years, I'm no longer 200 pounds overweight. whoa... mindblowing.

Ancaster, Ontario, Canada!

I was banded on May 9th and am half way to my target of losing 70 lbs. I am looking for a buddy who would be available for text/Facebook/my fitness pal etc. my main struggles are tracking my food, drinking my Water. Hopefully we can exchange encouragement and be in each others corners. I live in Mississauga Ontario but I am open to a long distance buddyship.

I am usually more tech savvy but somehow I cannot find you on Facebook here is my email moniquesjourney14 at gmail dot com

I am usually more tech savvy but somehow I cannot find you on Facebook here is my email moniquesjourney14 at gmail dot com

This is weird I have not been on this site for month and this was the first topic I saw. I had Fluid removed from my band and my brain and stomach thought it was a free for all. I am having my Fluid put back in on Monday. I actually came on to find someone or something to help motivate me. I am already on Facebook and my fitness pal. Message me and I can give you my information. Good Luck and stay positive.

Name, real or screen: Kristen
Goal Weight for Sept 30th: 200
Weight on Sept 1st: 209
Age: 39
City/State: MI
Dietary goal for Sept: 60g Protein intake, Vitamins
Exercise goal for Sept: Walk 4+ miles 4-5 days/week
Personal goal for Sept: Drop a pant size
Date banded: 06.12.2014
Total weight loss since pre-op diet/banding: 33 lbs
Favorite Fall Activity: Relaxing outdoors, smelling the fallen leaves, wearing a hoodie, sipping hot apple cider.

Name, real or screen~ RedStorm
Goal weight for September 30th~ 198
Weight on September 1st~ 204
Age~ 39
City/State~ Arlington, TX
Dietary goal for September~ meet Protein goals every day
Exercise goal for September~ Cardio and weights 4 to 5 times a week
Personal goal for September~ embrace turning 40!
Date banded~ 4/1/14
Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 60 pounds
Favorite Fall Activity~ decorating for the fall holidays

Name, real or screen~Christina
Goal weight for September 30th~190
Weight on September 1st~195
Age~33
City/State~Kingsville, TX
Dietary goal for September~Eat better
Exercise goal for September~6 days a week
Personal goal for September~Become happier
Date banded~03/4/2014
Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~54
Favorite Fall Activity~Camping

Name, real or screen~ HealthyNewMe
Goal weight for September 30th~ 185
Weight on September 1st~188
Age~ 54
City/State~New Orleans, LA
Dietary goal for September~ Continue to monitor REFINED CARBS
Exercise goal for September~ Add resistance/weight training
Personal goal for September~ Clean out the last two closets in my "kid's bedrooms"
Date banded~ 8/22/13
Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 139 pounds
Favorite Fall Activity~watching/attending FOOTBALL games, especially as a BAND MOM

Name: New me1475
Goal weight for September : 210
Weight Sept 1st : 219
Age: 38
City/State: Brooklyn NY
Dietary goal for September: Stay away from chocolate
Exercise goal : Exercise 4 to 5x a week
Date banded : May 5th 2014
Total weight loss since banded/ pre-op diet : 24 lbs

After a 3 week stall, my scale finally moved enough today to put me in the overweight category. It's the first time in a decade (since right after my lap band) that I'm not obese or morbidly obese!

When you donate clothes that are too big instead of too small

When a regular sized bath towel wraps around you WITHOUT any gaps! That has to be the best feeling. I realized this last night when I got out of the shower.
I even wrapped it past the gap about 7 or 8 inches. HOW FREAKING AMAZING!!!
Kelly :) :)

#1 Welcome to the monthly challenge. September is here and Summer slowly moving on out. This challenge is a fun way to keep track of your monthly weight loss while gaining and giving support to other bandsters.
Name, real or screen~ VitaminJ
Goal weight for September 30th~ 270
Weight on September 1st~ 287
Age~ 40
City/State~ Houston, TX
Dietary goal for September~ transition to solid foods. Meet my Protein goal
Exercise goal for September~ 30 min cardio daily. Love the rowing machine
Personal goal for September~ be less stressed
Date banded~ August 20
Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 28
Favorite Fall Activity~ football

Name, real or screen~ Anume937
Goal weight for September 30th~ 235lbs
Weight on September 1st~ 246lbs
Age~ 31
City/State~ Dayton/Ohio
Dietary goal for September~ Eat more vegetables
Exercise goal for September~ Workout 3-5 times a wk
Personal goal for September~ Avoid stress
Date banded~ April 25, 2012
Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 79lbs
Favorite Fall Activity~ Football

Name, real or screen~ JustWatchMe
Goal weight for September 30th~ 205
Weight on September 1st~ 213.6
Age~ 53
City/State~ Chicagoland
Dietary goal for September~ fewer carbs
Exercise goal for September~ bicycling and walking
Personal goal for September~ feeding my soul
Date banded~ March 13, 2014
Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 88
Favorite Fall Activity~ shuffling through crunchy leaves

Name, real or screen~ Rebecca Brooks
Goal weight for September 30th~ 217.5
Weight on September 1st~ 228
Age~ 27
City/State~ North Jersey
Dietary goal for September~ Portion Control
Exercise goal for September~ 3 Hrs/ Wk Exercise
Personal goal for September~ Keep Busy!
Date banded~ 8/12/14
Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 14 lbs
Favorite Fall Activity~ Pumpkin/Apple Picking

Name, real or screen~ Jami
Goal weight for September 30th~ 183 lbs
Weight on September 1st~ 185
Age~ 45
City/State~ Miami Florida
Dietary goal for September~ No junk food Exercise goal for September~ Walk more
Pers goal for September~ Get myself organized Date banded~ 9/13/13
Total weight loss-banding/pre op diet~65 pds
Favorite Fall Activity~ decorating for Fall

Name, real or screen~ JuneBug36
Goal weight for September 30th~ 208
Weight on September 1st~214
Age~36
Dietary goal for September~ Keep protien at 50 grams and calories at 1000
Exercise goal for September~ Find a workout I enjoy and be consistent
Personal goal for September~ Learn to say no...free up more time for things that matter.
Date banded~ June 10 2014
Total weight loss since banding/pre op diet~ 31
Favorite Fall Activity~ Halloween!!!!

drat I meant goal weight for sept 30 175