ellebrookes

there is another curves thread a page back or so. I go 6 times a week and 4 times around [11 machines-22stations] but still dont think it is enough. I also wear a bodybugg and see that it doesnt burn as many calories as they advertise. however I did lose 10 lbs and 10 inches last month without ANY restriction. so I will continue

well it sure couldn't hurt! mine as well start good habits early! goodluck

I have only lost about 25 lbs since surgery. was wearing a size 18 at surgery date.I lost everything else in the 6month diet. since being banded I also go to curves everyday on the east side. leaving to go there in just a bit. from my experience the ensure caffelatte is the best flavor! I still drink 1 every morning even though it isnt low carb. I went on a cruise [pre band planned] 10 days after I got my stitches out- so I was still in the mushie food stage. that was not so fun. but it goes by so fast. I cant believe I am almost 90 days out.

haha. the only thing I eat there now it veggie chili and cottage cheese. shockingly good, together even. I do feel like a new person. it has gotten to the point where everyone has made a comment about my weight loss. and i cant lie- I love it! however, this isn't easy. My brother was banded in Houston a year and a half ago and in the first month he lost 40 lbs. I was expecting rapid weight loss just like he had. Dr. Ray is more conservative with fills and such but he is very focused on losing weight in a healthy way. do you know what size band he is giving you? I was wearing a size 24/22 last year at this time and now I can get into a 12. it is amazing how the body changes. good luck on your transformation! what kinds of liquids have you bought?

oh that is so exciting- how soon it is! I went to a seminar last march and it took until the end of November for everything to clear. his office and staff are all so nice. I am a manager over at Yogis Bar and Grill and haven't told anyone I work with about the surgery. it isn't easy being around so much food, fried food, all of the time. have you ever been there?

Amy, I sent you a private message but I am not sure if you know how to access them yet. I was banded by Dr. Ray on November 27th and have had 2 fills with him since. if you have any questions or just want to get together to talk about the band let me know! -Lindsay

I regretted it the day after surgery. I was recovering at home and watching the biggest loser. all I could think about was how I cheated and had surgery because I didnt even try to really do it on my own. well that thought quickly changed. it is NOT an easy way out. lots of work goes into the band. from day 3 I haven't regretted my decision. good luck!

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went to the seminal march 28th- surgery was on nov. 27th. took a long time!

b-ensure l- cottage cheese, franks red hot, 3 oz of black bean salsa s- mini chocolate drizzled rice cakes. soo good and only 90 calories! d- 1/2boca burger, franks red hot d- fudgesicle [35 calories]

what is your immediate goal? for me it is to lose 10lbs before march 2nd. it is much easier to make these small goals. share your goals and let's encourage eachother! good luck

familiar with yogis? I am a manager there.

where do you live?

ensure cottage cheese veg chili some franks red hot on both the cottage and chili. had a fill yesterday so i ate even less than normal.

that is going to kick up your weightloss without a doubt! id like to get into running but i have no idea how to do it correctly. I am going to look into a running clinic, i wonder if they have those. when is the marathon?

you have done soo well! congrats. maybe if you tweek one thing in your diet or exercise routine you can get their sooner? I dont know- I am still new and having it come off rather quickly. you can do it!!!

I have no clothing to work in. I bought a few new thing yesterday even though I wanted to wait for more loss.. tops in medium and pants in large or 12. sooo exciting. it is great going into a store and having everything fit you. what are yall doing with the old clothes?

organic milk, ensure caffe latte, and some green tea. I was filled today. so no black bean burgers, cottage cheese, or chicken like usual.

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got my second fill today. I am now at 1.5 in a 4cc band. dont feel any different yet.

I am down. I have been wanting to chat with someone my age going through the same thing. we are only 45 min a part. let's make it happen. so have you been to bloomington before? and where at?

second fill this friday. i have a 4cc band. right now iam just at 1cc

I was so excited the night before. I thought it would be the start of my healthy life. my brother came in from texas to help me out since he had the surgery a year before. he was a great help. it was nice to have someone who had been through it in my corner. good luck to all of you! it isnt easy but it is great.

i went on a cruise 15 days after being banded and had no problem in Mexico. even had some tequila there. just make good choices and be careful.