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Each day I learn something new. I never even thought of asking someone before I send prayers their way or if it was ok to wish them a merry Christmas....
I'm not a religious person...I have my own beliefs, but I don't go to church nor do I try to push my beliefs on anyone....
I do however say merry christmas and bless you when someone sneezes. But it doesn't mean I'm going to be dropping a bible off for christmas or handing you a bible and a box of tissues when you sneeze.
I say if it bothers you, say something...
Because I am positive that people who send well wishes are genuinely just hoping the best for you.

I wish I could say mine looked better....while it's definitely not what it once was, it's still a bit saggy....and it's frustrating. I work out a lot and I can see definition every where, but there is always a saggy belly where my 6 pack should be.....sigh....😕

Each day I learn something new. I never even thought of asking someone before I send prayers their way or if it was ok to wish them a merry Christmas....
I'm not a religious person...I have my own beliefs, but I don't go to church nor do I try to push my beliefs on anyone....
I do however say merry christmas and bless you when someone sneezes. But it doesn't mean I'm going to be dropping a bible off for christmas or handing you a bible and a box of tissues when you sneeze.
I say if it bothers you, say something...
Because I am positive that people who send well wishes are genuinely just hoping the best for you.

Man, there are only a hand full of us left...

I love my band! I definitely have good and bad days tho!

This made my day! 🤣🤣lol
How was the Tummy Tuck surgery? Someday....probably after I win the lottery...sigh

Man, there are only a hand full of us left...

I love my band! I definitely have good and bad days tho!

10/2014 was my band surgery...from 250 to 136.
So far so good....knock on wood 😉 I eat a ton of Protein, drink lots of Water and exercise everyday.
Some things took a while to learn, can usually not eat till afternoon. Gotta chew....a lot. And nothing to drink with my meal.
But all in all I wouldn't change anything

10/2014 was my band surgery...from 250 to 136.
So far so good....knock on wood 😉 I eat a ton of Protein, drink lots of Water and exercise everyday.
Some things took a while to learn, can usually not eat till afternoon. Gotta chew....a lot. And nothing to drink with my meal.
But all in all I wouldn't change anything

10/2014 was my band surgery...from 250 to 136.
So far so good....knock on wood 😉 I eat a ton of Protein, drink lots of Water and exercise everyday.
Some things took a while to learn, can usually not eat till afternoon. Gotta chew....a lot. And nothing to drink with my meal.
But all in all I wouldn't change anything

111 lbs down...wish i would have done it sooner

I had a plateau that felt like forever....I would start a routine, then get discouraged because I felt like there were never any results..what worked for me was adding weights into my routine....I also did a month of insanity. While the scale didn't move a whole lot, I started seeing muscle definition. And as weird as this sounds, seeing my body change to being stronger and not necessarily skinner by the pound did something for me...while I am not where society thinks I should be to be labeled "skinny" I love how my body is changing......while the scale doesn't move, body fat % does and the way my clothes fit is different.....I have also added jogging into the mix.....so long story short, I would try some weights!

I started at about 150 lbs, i am also 5'5.....i tried when i was heavier but my knees seemed to be hurting all the time.Its only been about a month and a half to 2 months and i can run up to 5 miles...sometimes i do 2 or 3. My knees actually feel great and i kinda enjoy running make sure to warm up/stretch propperly before and after and there is a nike app that i use to track my runs. I love it. Good luck

Well I have seen so much negativity on the band lately....and it kinda brings me down. so for those of you who are against or on the fence about the lap band, or struggling with your weight loss, I just want to say.
The lap band is working for me!
100 lbs down!
Yup....crazy. 11 months with the band.
Has it been easy? Hell no.
Burps, puke, reflux, too tight, not tight enough, stalls, ect..
Was it the "easy road"? Definitely not.
Changing the way I eat, the way I exercise, the way i think about food, learning what I can and can't eat so I don't get sick in public or with friends and family. Learning to enjoy meals with the family with band friendly food.
And even if it was the easy way, my hubby still forked out over $12k, sooooo...i know it wasn't easy working for that money.
Have I learned alot? You bet.
I still struggle. What if I fail? Am I really hungry? Why do I weigh myself every dang day? What do I say when I am with people and can't or don't want to eat? And I have to really be honest about what I eat...
And I still haven't found the idea of exercising "fun". But I know I have to do it. And I never regret it when I am finished. I like barely being able to walk because I totally crushed my workout.
So is it going to last forever...my weight loss? I sure hope so. I've worked hard for this. I've followed all the rules, and in the process i have learned so much about myself. I have come way too far to fail. This relationship between me and the band is a tricky one. But this IS the new me..so for now I am going to enjoy this victory....and have a pumpkin latte. ..cheers!

Just an update! Banded Nov 2014... Start weight 250.. Today weighed in at 145

I started at about 150 lbs, i am also 5'5.....i tried when i was heavier but my knees seemed to be hurting all the time.Its only been about a month and a half to 2 months and i can run up to 5 miles...sometimes i do 2 or 3. My knees actually feel great and i kinda enjoy running make sure to warm up/stretch propperly before and after and there is a nike app that i use to track my runs. I love it. Good luck

Just an update! Banded Nov 2014... Start weight 250.. Today weighed in at 145

Rant for the day-
Jeans.....for the love of god why can't I find a decedent pair?
Fits perfectly waist, hips butt...no circulation in calves...fits perfectly from calves to butt, waist is 3x too big......also skinny jeans? Why?!
Also bratty kids....you have 5 kids all under the age of 8? Fine. But if you are going to a public place control them...don't let them run around, knock things over, scream throw things ect. Either get some help with the kids or stay home...please..smh....bet you can't guess where I went today...
Also man Buns are getting on my nerves.
The only things that should ever have buns are burgers

Well I have seen so much negativity on the band lately....and it kinda brings me down. so for those of you who are against or on the fence about the lap band, or struggling with your weight loss, I just want to say.
The lap band is working for me!
100 lbs down!
Yup....crazy. 11 months with the band.
Has it been easy? Hell no.
Burps, puke, reflux, too tight, not tight enough, stalls, ect..
Was it the "easy road"? Definitely not.
Changing the way I eat, the way I exercise, the way i think about food, learning what I can and can't eat so I don't get sick in public or with friends and family. Learning to enjoy meals with the family with band friendly food.
And even if it was the easy way, my hubby still forked out over $12k, sooooo...i know it wasn't easy working for that money.
Have I learned alot? You bet.
I still struggle. What if I fail? Am I really hungry? Why do I weigh myself every dang day? What do I say when I am with people and can't or don't want to eat? And I have to really be honest about what I eat...
And I still haven't found the idea of exercising "fun". But I know I have to do it. And I never regret it when I am finished. I like barely being able to walk because I totally crushed my workout.
So is it going to last forever...my weight loss? I sure hope so. I've worked hard for this. I've followed all the rules, and in the process i have learned so much about myself. I have come way too far to fail. This relationship between me and the band is a tricky one. But this IS the new me..so for now I am going to enjoy this victory....and have a pumpkin latte. ..cheers!

Rant for the day-
Jeans.....for the love of god why can't I find a decedent pair?
Fits perfectly waist, hips butt...no circulation in calves...fits perfectly from calves to butt, waist is 3x too big......also skinny jeans? Why?!
Also bratty kids....you have 5 kids all under the age of 8? Fine. But if you are going to a public place control them...don't let them run around, knock things over, scream throw things ect. Either get some help with the kids or stay home...please..smh....bet you can't guess where I went today...
Also man Buns are getting on my nerves.
The only things that should ever have buns are burgers

Rant for the day-
Jeans.....for the love of god why can't I find a decedent pair?
Fits perfectly waist, hips butt...no circulation in calves...fits perfectly from calves to butt, waist is 3x too big......also skinny jeans? Why?!
Also bratty kids....you have 5 kids all under the age of 8? Fine. But if you are going to a public place control them...don't let them run around, knock things over, scream throw things ect. Either get some help with the kids or stay home...please..smh....bet you can't guess where I went today...
Also man Buns are getting on my nerves.
The only things that should ever have buns are burgers

Rant for the day-
Jeans.....for the love of god why can't I find a decedent pair?
Fits perfectly waist, hips butt...no circulation in calves...fits perfectly from calves to butt, waist is 3x too big......also skinny jeans? Why?!
Also bratty kids....you have 5 kids all under the age of 8? Fine. But if you are going to a public place control them...don't let them run around, knock things over, scream throw things ect. Either get some help with the kids or stay home...please..smh....bet you can't guess where I went today...
Also man Buns are getting on my nerves.
The only things that should ever have buns are burgers