mariegabrieleee

Hi Sade I started the pouch test on Monday I hope it work for me. Other wise I must go to the doctor and have them check my band. Good luck to you Marie

CindyG...........204...........203...........184...........19 TxArcher.........299...........299...........280...........19 Hollyberries.....253...........251...........238...........13 Momto1plus1......203...........202.2.........185...........17.2 Lindata..........176.5.........176.5.........160...........16.5 Sades............194...........194...........185............9 Mariegabrieleee..235...........235...........215...........20 Skinny Jill......167...........167...........157...........10 Foofy............233...........233...........220...........13 Kuchiegrl........251...........251...........235..... .....16 Peaches11........203...........203...........183........ ..20 I didn’t loose anything this week at all:sad_smile:. I have no restriction at all. I fear that my pouch might be stretch I am not sure:sad: . My next doctor’s appointment is for July 23. I am going to do the pouch test starting Sunday to see how that works for me. I hope it works otherwise I have to move up my appointment. mariegabrieleee

Name..........Start........Current.........Goal........ To Go CindyG.........204...........204...........184...........20 TxArcher.......299...........299...........280...........19 Hollyberries...253...........253...........238...........15 Momto1plus1....203...........203...........185...........18 Lindata........176.5.........176.5.........160...........16.5 Sades..........194...........194...........185...........9 Mariegabrieleee...235..................235.................215..................20 I hope joining this challenge will help re-motivate me. I am being a bit ambitious with wanting to lose 20lbs, but with School ending this week:w00t: and having more time this summer (I am not teaching summer school this year :ohmy:) I can re-dedicate myself to eating the bandster way and exercising at least 4 days a week. I hope we all make our Goals. PS. How do you upload pictures on Lap band talk?

Congratulation!! Great job.:thumbup:

Hey November Nymphs.... I have lost a total of 71lbs since my surgery, I went from a size 28 to a size 16 w some 14 w also fit me depending on the style and cut. At this time I need a small fill because I can eat just about anything I want except for chicken and lettuce. I am still looking for that allusive sweet spot. I am learning to love going to the gym, being more active, and I love shopping, it’s my new favorite sport. Also my shoe size has change, I use to wear a 9 wide am wearing an 8 m YEAH Regular SHOES (I LOVE SHOES). Being a survivor of child molestation, I do at time struggle with being comfortable in my new body. I always use my weight as a shield, as the weight is falling off I find that I must face some demons I thought were long slaughter and buried. My struggles with food are the hardest for me during does moments, and I find myself falling back to old habits. At this time am working on loving the new me and accepting the person looking back at me in the mirror. I keep this in mind … everyday is a new day, every meal is an opportunity to do the right thing, make the right choices, and every choice will lead to the me I want to be. .. I am glad have this board to go; you guys rock:thumbup:.

Name..............Start...........Current..............Goal........ To Go Lizzie_07.........233...............224.....................220 .........4 Osangriared.....252...............245.5.....................232 .....13.5 Skinny_Jill.......180...............175.....................168....... ....7 Sades.............197...............197.....................185....... ..12 kandiceb..........187...............175.....................175....... ...0 shortgal............183..............175....................175....... ....0 TxArcher..........328..............315......................308....... ...7 Peaches11........217..............208.....................199......... 10 Momto1plus1.....223..............212.6..................210......... 2.6 zippykat...........173..............167.....................160....... ...7 Trixie...............219.5...........209.....................199...... ..10 wnt2lose..........219..............211.6...................209...... ..2.6 plump_princess....215.............206.....................199.......7 Mariegabrieleee....250............237......................239......+2 Foofy..............239.5............236.....................230....... ...6 Shalee04..........196..............187......................185....... ..2 Hollyberries......267...............257......................254...... ...3 CindyG............215...............210......................199...... .11 MollyBrown......258...............251.......................245....... .8 lindata............189?.............181.5.....................180..... ...1.5 I lost a total of 13lbs in six weeks, I am very happy ; I can’t wait for the next challenge.

I would like to be 150, I am 5'5'; I want to be fit and be able to buy clothing at a regular store. I would love to fit a 10/12.

Congratulations!!! :thumbup: 90 lbs that great, you look great in your pics. Marie Gabrielle

Name............Start.............Current...............Goal.......... ...To Go Momto1plus1....223...............220.26.....................210....... ...10.6 Hollyberries......267...............267.........................257... .........10 Skinny_Jill........180...............177.........................168.. ............9 Shalee04.........196................195.........................185... ...........10 Mariegabrieleee..250..............244..........................239...............5 My third fill rocks!

Name............Start.............Current...............Goal... ...........To Go Lizzie_07.........233...............233.....................220 .............13 Osangriared.....252...............252.....................232 .............20 Skinny_Jill.......180...............180.....................168....... .......12 Sades.............197...............197.....................185....... .......12 kandiceb..........187...............187.....................175....... ......12 shortgal............183..............183.....................175...... ........8 TxArcher..........328..............328......................308....... ......20 Peaches11........217..............217.....................199......... ....18 Momto1plus1.....223..............223.....................210.......... ...13 zippykat...........173..............173.....................160....... ......13 Trixie...............219.5...........219.5...................199...... .......20.5 Shalee04..........196..............196.....................185........ .....11 wnt2lose..........219..............219.....................209........ ......10 plump_princess....215.............215.....................199......... ....16 Mariegabrieleee....250............250......................239..............11 Here I go again...

Name...................Start..........Current..........Goal ......To Go Momto1plus1.........228.8............223.0 ............218 .8.......4.2 Osangriared...........262...............252...............250......... ..2 Hollyberries............278...............267...............268....... .(-1) Skinny_Jill..............186...............180...............178...... ....2 Sades...................201...............197...............190....... ...7 shortgal.................189...............183...............182...... ...1 TxArcher................345...............328...............325....... ..3 Shalee04................205...............196...............197....... (-1) Trixie....................241................219.5............221..... ...(-1.5) wnt2lose...............226................218...............216....... ..2 Mariegabrieleee......252................250...............240........ 10 I didn’t make my goal of losing 12 lbs by spring, I lost 5lbs in the beginning but I gain 3 lbs back :thumbup:. However, I am 2 lbs less then when I started. I got a fill today I hope it work and finally reach restriction.

I walk 6 miles at 4.2 on the treadmill for 1 hour 3 days a week; I also use a weigth training DVD 3 day.

I researched the weight loss surgery for two years before I did it. My father’s death in May 21, 2007 was my wake up call. At 35 years old, I was 308 lbs, I was taking a 100 mlg a combination blood pressure medication, I was taking prescribe pain killers for back pain, and knee pain. I couldn’t walk up a flight of stairs without being out of breath I was always tired. It’s been 4 months 13 days since I had my band surgery, I lost 58 lbs, I went from a size 28 to a 20. I am able to walk 6 mile at 4.2 in 1 hour. I am able to wear clothing I haven worn in 7 years. It hasn’t been easy by any means, I got my third fill today I hope this is it for me, maybe restriction at last. You guys rock! Congratulations to all of you

Name...................Start..........Current..........Goal ......To Go Momto1plus1.........228.8............227.6............218 .8.......8.8 Teresajo...............195..............188...............185......... ....3 Shortgal.................189..............184................182...... .......2 Hollyberries...........278..............268................270........ ..(-2) Trixie.......................241..............221................221.. ..........0 Osangriared...........262..............254...............250.......... ..4 Mariegabrieleee........252............247............240...........7 I work extremely hard this week to make sure I lost weight or at lease not gain anything. My fear is that I am going to gain since I have no restriction. My next fill is not until March 26.

I am not very consistent at tracking my food; to help me with this I plan my meals the night before; from Breakfast, snack, and lunch and to what I’m making for dinner. I also keep a journal with me at all times, so I can write down what I ate and drink and how many calories and Protein it has. I joined a gym, and to make sure I go and keep going I got a trainer and pre paid for all my sessions. This also provides great motivation to keep me moving; I also set a fitness goal for myself every month. Four months ago it was to be able to climb the stairs leading to my classroom without having to stop half way, two months ago it was to walk 2 miles on the treadmill at 3.0.in 1 hour. Today it’s to be able to walk at 4.0 for 3 miles on the treadmill for 1 hour, and hopefully a 10k by my 36th birthday in July. I love to belly dance so I bought workout dvs that use belly dancing as the means to get fit. I also use an old teaching tool, a behavior modification chart. I give myself a star for every day I exercise, after earning 10 stars I get to buy myself something I want that‘s not edible (a book (I love to read) jewelry, purse, shoes, new outfit). When I earn 100 stars I am going to buy myself a Sony E-book reader. If I mess up at any point during my day I start fresh with the next meal, I try to follow 99% of the bandster rules. I tell myself everyday is a new day, everyday is a fresh start. My doctor has a support group but it meets at 6 pm on Wednesday, and I can’t make it because of childcare issues. I started going to therapy and I go on here for help, advise, motivation, cheering up and a good laugh. Hope this helps. Marie Gabrielle

Kendra, My prayers are with you, I know you can beat this, you are a strong woman, and we are all behind you. Try these prayer when my endometriosis was at its worst I said these everyday, saying it gave me comfort; I hope it will do the same for you. May God heal me, body and soul. May my pain cease, May my strength increase, May my fears be released, May blessings, love, and joy surround me. Amen. --Naomi Levy My spirit I commit to You, my body, too, and all I prize; Both when I sleep and when I wake, You are with me; I shall not fear. --Courtesy of Mayyim Hayyim Blessed are You, Compassionate One, For giving me these droplets of (name of chemotherapy drug), Like refreshing dew and healing rain, may they save my life. --Diann L. Neu

I am slowy getting back on track. Name...................Start..........Current..........Goal ......To Go Momto1plus1...............228.8..............228.4.................218 .8.........9.6 Trixie...........................241................224.5............. ....221.............3.5 Osangriared...........262..............255...............250.......... .5 wnt2lose...............226..............219...............216......... ..3 TxArcher...............345..............337...............325......... .12 Shortgal................188..............185...............182........ ...3 Sades...................201..............197...............190........ ...7 Shalee04...............205..............200...............197......... ..3 Mariegabrieleee.......252..............249...............240............9

I love it, :laugh:I lost a 5000 BTU air conditioner and an average newborn. cool!:w00t:

I am sorry, :w00t: here are the links If its Endometriosis check these sites out it will answer lot of your question in case that’s what your told you have. http://www.endocenter.org/ (great support group can be found here by clicking on this link ERC list serv and a usenet group called alt.support.endometriosis, which can be accessed through either Deja.com, Talkway.com or Remarq.com. ) also check out http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/endometriosis.html http://www.hcgresources.com/endoindex.html (great resource) http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/Spa/8509/endokit.html (great resource)

Sorry to hear about your medical problems, my prayers are with you, good luck

I didn’t loose any weight this week stayed the same. I need your help. On Wednesday I went for my third fill but my doctor felt since I had loss 11lbs since my last visit on January 22 that I did not need a fill. I told him am hungry more often, I felt no restriction, unless I eat to fast and something is stuck. He said I am losing very fast (57lbs in 3 months) also if he gave me a fill now, when It’s not necessary, when I need It they will be no room for one. Moreover, he thinks I feel less restriction is because I lost fat around my band :confused2:. I have a 10cc band with 51/2 cc in it now. I was so disappointed,:confused: and of course I reached for all the wrong food, it’s been two days since my appointment I am still not back on track.:hurray: Help please, I try to tell myself I am doing well, his right but I still fell hungry (could be head hunger, not sure), and no restriction. Any advise suggestions. Name...................Start..........Current..........Goal ......To Shortgal................189.............188.2.............184......... 4.2 TxArcher...............345..............342...............325......... 17 Osangriared...........262..............258...............250.......... .8 Shalee04...............205..............203...............197......... ..6 Trixie....................241.............231................221...... ....10 Longhorn...............204.............197.4.............195.......... .2.4 Teresajo................195..............190...............185.... .... ..5 Hollyberries.............278.............273................270....... ....3 Skinny_Jill..............186..............182...............178....... .....4 want2lose..............226..............221.8.............216......... ...4.2 MarieGabrieleee......252.............251................240.........11 Thank you Marie Gabrielle

thank you Longhorn, my NSV keept me going at times.

I lost 1lb, I’m happy with that since I haven’t exercise consistently in the last two week; and I need a fill. My next appointment is still 6 days away. I hope everyone is doing well. Name...................Start..........Current..........Goal ......To Go 1. TxArcher............345 ............342................325........17 2. Skinny_Jill..........186.............185................178..........7 3. Momto1plus1......228.8..........229.2.............218.8.........10.4 4, Longhorn...........204.............199.4.............195...........4.4 5. Mariegabrieleee...252.............251................240..........11 __________________