Whitepants

Hi everyone, sharon2u, is your doctor putting in full cc's at a time? i.e. 1cc, 2cc etc. When I get my fills my doctor put .25cc, or .50cc at a time. He wouldn't put a full cc. Yes, it can be frustating most of us are still trying to get to that right spot. As for your eating, continue to measure your food intake and get enough protein. In trying different eating styles I sometimes was not getting in enough protein. This caused me to have great junk food cravings and my eating was out of control. Even if you go back for seconds, measure it out. Don't forget to log everything you eat. Even to that 1 potatoe chip or one piece of candy or bite of anything. It's going to take some time but you'll get to that sweet spot.

Hello All, just checking in. I went out last night for the first time in years. And I mean years. I had a wardrobe diaster which was very costly. 1st two new fitted bras and a Spanx capri set, 2nd a new 3 pc outfit . I followed the sales lady advise and didn't get the upper size. Although I've gone down 4 bra size and the spanx could of been larger. The outfit, I couldn't sit well in the size 16 pants so got the size 18. And the top was a little large. I didn't have time to hem the pants and ended up wearing my everyday work pants and had to take in the shell top. I was so up set. But at least when I get the suit tailored I have a nice go out outfit. And I know I'll lose more weight for the bras to fit perfect. My prayers to you Juli. Talk about waking up to a new tomorrow. You're about to. Have a great week all and let's make ready to take our place amongst the New Age Group that we are.

Hey Jeni, thanks for starting the new thread. You sound cheery. How is the new body coming along? And have you seen the results you want yet? Juli, I see you and Jeni are setting the next step to weight lose. 1st a trip to Las Vegas and 2nd reconstructive surgery. And here I am just trying to get out of the 190's. Well, all in all you two are my idols and inspiration. So, I'll hold off on the trip till next year. I guess once I stop trying new eating habits, I'll lose more weight. I'm sticking to what worked for me best. Tammyj, hope you were able to get into the exercise mode. I just did some while doing everyday movements. At the sink in the morning, washing dishes, standing on line. They say where ever you can get it in. No matter how small or how much. There's always time to get something in. Even if you only do it for a minute or a couple of reps. Start somewhere. My best in the bed, before I get out of bed. Hey, you're already on your back, why not.

Hi all, home today still recouping. But feeling so much better now that I'm eating regular again. Even my cravings for junk food has stopped. Tammyj, when I get off track that is when I try most to sticking to portion control. One of the best things to have in your kitchen arsenal is a food scale. It doesn't have to be an expensive one. Measure your food before eating and this will help keep you in control. Sign up to one of those diet site which should tell you how much Protein, fats, carbs you should be consuming for the weight you want. I myself joined Sparkpeople and others here may let you know where they've joined. Give it a try. Who else can give some other sites they may have joined? Don't give up hope. That've why were here. I didn't meet my weight goal for my Bandniversary, which was March 27. So, onto meeting my ideal weight of 175lbs. Hoping this will take me off or lower my medications. And lower my blood pressure a lot. Positive results this week to us all.

Hi All, just checking in. I have another food Story to Tell. First let me give many THUMBS UP to everyone. One of many things we all agree on is the decision to get the Band. I do not regret it at all. But I wish I had gotten it sooner. But as we know things happen in it's own time. Juli my prayers to you on your surgery. I could only image the amount of skin you describe. But when all is done you're going to be fine. All just in time to show off this summer. Although we may all at some time want to give up we don't. For we keep coming back here with a new attitude and a plan. So let's keep being here for each other and we'll all get through this. Now for my Food Story. I wanted to give the vegetarian way a chance. It all started w/ a 9day detox. With no meat, fish included of any kind for nine days. Okay, that was easy. Then I wanted to see how long I could do this vegetarian eating. All was going good, I started this in February 16. Well, thinking for what I was eating I was getting all the Vitamin, minerals and nutrients. Not realizing I had put myself on a low fat/no fat diet. Why, because I wasn't using any butter or oil in or with my food. Well, a few week ago I had eaten two sardines and felt a little funny in my tummy. I let it pass. #1. Well, on Tuesday nite I had a grilled eggplant and zucchini wrap for dinner. #2. For lunch Wednesday, I had more eggplant and zucchini wraps with cheese (more oil). #3. The big one for snack/lunch on Thursday I had sardines made with mayonnaise and crackers. Needless to say, I was so glad I decided to leave work that day. A few hours later I was no good to myself. Oh, to top it off, I had began a detox cleansing. You see where I'm going w/ this. I was a mess. In talking to my daughter who is a vegetarian, I was informed that I had deprived my body of fat. That this is the theory of the Atkins Diet the first 2 weeks. So,I had put body in fat overload. So, now that I'm back on my feet, I'm feeling much better and I'm now back to eating fish again. Lesson learned, do more research before I try this again. Thanks for taking the time to read all this. Be well and plan a great week.

Hi everyone, just checking in. Things are not going so well. Slipped back into gaining weight. I promised myself that I would go back to the diet that had me losing weight. In going over what went wrong, I think it's because I haven't been eating enough Protein. I've been trying to go the vegeterian way by eating seitan, which is a meat substitute. Yet high in protein. I haven't done that much research on it to see if how many other nutritients are missing from it. It must be a lot for when I was eating meat protein I didn't crave much junk foods. As a matter of fact, there were times I (get this part) I made myself eat a piece of junk food. But, I'm glad I kept up my exercising routine. Hope everyone is having better results. And Jeni contrats on your road to recovery and a new you.

Hi Everyone, just checking in and I'm glad to see the group is returning. Jeni, happy to hear your surgery went well and you're happy with your results so far. Your postive outlook for your future is great. I am so happy for you. Wishing you a good and healthy recovery. Juli, haven't seen you on and I'm praying things are okay at home. Hope everyone else start to return more now. We still need each others support. During our down time as well as our up time. Momlambert, I agree with you when you say, what would I weigh without the band. I espically say this when my eating and cravings have gotten out of control. Then I get back in control and off comes the weight. For although I don't reach my next weight goal, I know that plateau or gain is not staying long. So, hope to read what's going with your new way of losing weight.

Hi, The amount of cc's to give that good restiction will take many tries. Depending on how much your dr put in at a time. My dr. does .2 - .3 cc at a time. Do you know how many cc's is done? Maybe you and the dr can come to some medium about how much and how often.

HI All, just checking in. Glad another person has returned. Now the rest will hopefully be stopping by. Juli, how are things going? Have you taken all of your preop tests? In my anniversary date soon approaching, March 27, I'm noticing I'm about to sabortage myself. I told myself that I'll eat this or that and then that'll be it. And when I do, it's always the junk food. Also, bending on emotional junk food eating. I caught onto it today. As I'm finishing off a bar of candy. But, as always I know it's just another phase I'm going through. Now I just have to learn to find a way to not let it control me. I did notice one time that if I eat enough Protein, I don't have that much of a craving. I haven't been eating the daily amount of protein lately. Just eating mostly vegetable, Beans and legumes, with some carbs. So, back to the drawing board. I was boarding on doing the vegetarian way for a while. So, back to the drawing board. Hope to read positive things from you.

Hey you two, my two most inspirational people. Juli, sorry to hear these issues in your life at this moment. When all is over and you're on your way to recovery, your band anniversary will be much celebrated and hope you'll feel it was truly worth it. Jeni, good luck and I'll be saying prayers for you. It's understandable your nerves going haywire. You'll hear this many times - just try to relax and all will go well. Have a positive mind set and the healing will go by fast and smooth. Well till next time. Good Nite.

Hi All, just checking in. Jeni I thought about you today, being so close to your surgery date. Did you manage to lose those few pounds? I have nothing new to report. Spent the weekend cooking up the meals for the week. The step aerobics class I'm taking is video taping a session. I'm confident I'll make my instructor proud by keeping up with the class. Let's hear what going on in your world.

Hi All, nothing much to report. My step aerobics instructor will be taping one of our sessions. I missed the last taping but I'm on board for this one. I'm confident I'll be able to make him proud and keep up. As for weight loss, slow this week. But I know I'll lose at least 10lbs this month. It won't put me at my goal but close enough. I'm closer to fitting my Whitepants the way I want. I now know they are not a size 16 nor may be a 14. So, my goal size is either 14 or 12. I thought size 16 would be ideal for me. Well, how are you doing?

Hi Welcome back. Sometimes we all have set backs where I am just recovering from one myself. Like you, I've come a long way from two years ago and know once I get back on track anything is possible. Yeah, we have our set backs but we know them when we see them and sometimes am able to stop us in our own tracks. Hey, sometimes those set backs are our best motivator to get us back in the groove. We learn from them, see the signs that set us off and try not to do the side them or work with them. So, just keep checking in.

Hi All, Juli and Jeni, as your surgery dates approach, I am almost as anxious you are. You two make me feel as if I'm there with you holding your hands. My prayers are with you both. I started with the personal trainer in a group of four. I like this setting for I feel like a lot of pressure is not too much on me. Hope to read good things from you.

Hi All Marchies, Jeni is right when she says that we all should be proud of ourselves. Even when I had my many setbacks, I still moved forward. I knew that moving forward was the only way to be where I am today. I don't have a buddy partner to help to reach our goal, but I am glad I have you. As much as I would like to be at goal weight by my anniversary I know I'll be there by my Birthday-July in my WhitePants. Hopefully hanging loose on me. I'm almost back to losing weight mode. Lost 7 of the 13lbs gained in one month. I changed my eating style to go along with the eat 5-6 small meals a day. That didn't work for me. So, I'm back to myself in what worked for me before. Kept up my exercise and also started Swing Dance classes last month. My evenings are pretty much full now, giving why I haven't been on much. Also, trying to get into going to gym in the mornings to free up my evenings to do other things. My nurtitionist has started a personal training session at a discount of $35 per session. I've signed up for 4, that starts March 3. I'll stop here. Don't want to lose your interest in what's going on with me. Although we may not think of it as much but, whatever has been going on with you last month did in some way affect what you mananged to lose or gain. It's all how you perceive how it affected your goal to lose weight. Let's hear from you. After all, we are each others ears, rather eyes. Thanks for being here.

Hi All, glad to read your threads Juli and Jeni. It's good to be able to follow the two of you through this time. Being there with you probably will help me in the future should I choose to have surgery. Keep us informed.

This is why I love LapBand Talk. Just when you think you can't find anyone sharing what you're going through just look and you'll find threads like this. Some times I want to start a thread but feel I'm the only one with the situation at that time. I'm going through self sabotage again. I'm 30lbs from my set weight goal, but 50 lbs from what I may want to be. My weakness is carbs and like most desserts/junk foods. I eliminate them from my diet so much that when I do have them I quickly become obsessed and out of control with them. Just like now these last few weeks. I'm coming to grips with it and getting back in control. I know there is also underlaying issues going on. And pretty much of them I have read here. With my teenager having her own social life, a junior in high school and other activities I have a lot more time to myself. I go to the gym about 2 -5 times a week and get home after 8:30pm. The morale at my job is low and I'm burned out with my daily routine. Although I usually don't keep junk food in my home or at work, when I buy them, I eat them within a day or two. Mostly the same day. So, I have a lot of soul searching and identifying to do to find out what is sending me over the edge. I'm just coming to terms with my new body. Between becoming comfortable with where I am and hitting plateaus, I'm yo-yoing between gaining and losing weight. I think one of my issues is not having much of a social life myself. My sister/friend has been in a coma for more than a year, another friend suffers from depression and I really don't have any other friends I care to socialize with. I've started Swing Dance, so I'm hoping they'll be my new social group. We're all the same age 50+, so our children are pretty much on their own which leaves us time for ourself. So, I'll be returning to keep in touch and with help from the thread we'll found out more about ourselves and what is holding us back. Thanks for being here.

Hi All, not doing so well. I've lost all sort of control. My junk food addiction is out of control. Yesterday, I went out and bought almost $20 in junk food. Eaten more carbs and dairy foods in the last few week than before. I was trying to incorporate carbs and healthy Desserts into my diet. I need to start over again and do better. Denying myself sweets and carbs then going out of control is not good. So set on reaching my goal weight by March, 2009 is tearing at me. After all, desserts can be a healthy part of your eating lifestyle. I know this'll set me back a few pounds, but I'll just have to handle it. Even though I'm losing, I'm yo-yoing between gaining and losing the weight. Now I'm 13lbs heavier. Which means no weight lose for this month. I also, need to get another fill. I've increased my portion size by one - two onces to offset my not eating meat and fish so much. Well, so much for me. Just venting and trying to deal. What's new with you?

Good Morning To All. Just chekcing in. Jeni and Juli, both of you are my role model at this stage of my weight loss. At the moment I'm not having much of loose/hanging skin issues. A little sagging, not much. But, then again I haven't lost all the weight I want. I still have another 30 to 50 pounds to go. With all the exercise I'm doing, my muscles have firmmed much. Although I don't think that'll keep my skin from sagging more. I have noticed that my weight is not evenly distributed on my body. My right side is a bit smaller than the left. On the right side my hip may be 1/4" lower, the fat behind my knee is smaller, my calf is smaller also. And the fat (I call it a lip) over my elbow hangs. I have no idea what exercise I can do to keep it from hanging more as I lose weight. Well, enough for me. I look forward to reading each of your progress at this time. Again, you two have inspired me so much on this journey. Can you put the thread you are following so that I may read also. Thanks.

Hi All hope is well with you or things are getting better. In going through this new lifestyle journey, I'm still learning new things. When I hit a plateau, I usually don't recongnize it until it's too late to break. When I lose potion control it's usually with something that wouldn't seem to matter much. This last week it was vegetable lasagna zucch & ylo squash. Of course loaded with ricotta, mozzrella and Pasta sauce. Since I thought my family would be eating it also, I didn't manage portion control much. Well, of course I gained back 8lbs within the last two weeks. Along with the junk food I ate. Like I said, I didn't pay attention to portion control. In addition to hitting a plateau. Now that I've come to terms with this I'm back again on track. I just have a small portion of lasagna left so I'll be dividing that between lunch and dinner. Also, those two Snacks you're suppose to add to your having 5 small meals a day. That didn't help much either. Although one was a fruit or salad and the other 1 or 2 ounces of something. I'm going back to my 3 meals and maybe 1 snack being a fruit or salad and call it a day. I did get to the gym 3x last week. That may of keep me from putting on more weight. Well, so much for me. I'm on my way to the gym. The plan was to be at the gym a 6:30am, since it starting to get lighter in the mornings. Didn't. Will try to do better tomorrow, since I won't be going to bed at 2:00am. Hope all is well with you and log some success or no success stories. Still learning.

Hi All, I see I'm not the only one MIA. I've somewhat become busy in the evening that I don't remember to log on much less log in. Haven't had too much success this week or the last few weeks. I'm not losing weight but I'm losing inches. I sometimes spend so much energy on the weight I forget about the inches. I'm in a size 16 pants. I think those whitepants of mine are a size 12. My daughter is a size 10 and they are too big on her. Boy, to think I was once that size. Yesterday, someone asked me "what's next after I reach my goal weight?" I looked at her and said "I don't know." I really haven't thought that far ahead. I really don't know and it kind of scares me. I don't have a plan. Other than trying to maintain the goal weight, I don't know. So I ask you, "what's next after you reach your goal weight." w.

Hi All, hope all is well with you and your family. Happy Valentines Day to you All. Spent this weekend buying, preparing and cooking my meals for the week. I see now this is the best way to go for me. Not that I made bad food choices but my junk food cravings came back. And that mac & cheeses did me in. I had better control when I prepared my meals ahead of time. I really had a bad Sunday with Cookies and cakes. I'll admit it felt good but undid all that I had accomplished these last three weeks. One week undid all that by gaining a few pounds. I have to get better control of the Pasta and sweets. I'm okay with the rice but the pasta does me in. I'm not discouraged but so much want to meet my 175lbs goal next month. I know what to do to get back on track. Hope to read good news from you.

Hello All, just checking in to see what's new with anyone. I didn't have such a good week. I pretty much stayed within my diet, but went off when I had too many carbs this week. The family wanted mac & cheese Sunday but they didn't eat it much this week. So, guess who had some to eat every day? Knowing my weakness for carbs. So, I gained 8 lbs this week from it. I tried to portion it out before eating it, and had some every day. So much for me. Juli, I'm anxious for you as you are for yourself. You'll have two anniversies to Celebrate. Boy, two new lifestyle to enjoy.

Happy Valentines to Everyone, in case I'm not able to log in about that time. I'm still finding new ways to get to my weight goal. The lastest is the Fat Smash Diet. I'm on Phase II which I get to introduce meat back into my diet. I haven't yet for I'm trying to see how long I can hold out on just eating veggies and carbs and legumes. I did lose 6 pound during the first phase. I also took my first Swing Dance class Monday. I think adding this to my exercise routine will get me to my weight goal next month. Now that I'm so close to it I almost seem obsessed with doing what it takes to get there. So, hope you're coming up with new ways to get you there. Trying new things to get closer to your weight goal for the Anniversy.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE. Not sure if this will reach everyone to start the new thread. I spent my day cooking some of my veggies and carbs for the next two weeks. That just leaves my Protein to fix. I'm starting a new meal plan. Fish 5x a week, chicken 1x a week and 1 or 2 meatless days. I've already started this but now want to eventually cut out chicken. Increase my fruit intake to two a day. Increase my exercise routine to 5 or 6 days a week. (I can do this for my daughter is 17yrs and not home till after 8pm, and right now I don't have much of a social life.) Take better care of my health especially my dental and eyes. So, of course this should shed the 30lbs I want to lose by our anniversity. All this is attainable and not to far fetched. So, what attainable goals you are going to set for yourself?