Whitepants

Hi All, just checking in. I went to the dr. today and he didn't feel I needed another fill. This was from the questionnaire what's completed before seeing him, I really didn't want want anyway. But since I was eating as before I thought I would need another. So, I'm really on my own to lose these extra pounds. This should be interesting. I want to lose as much as I can before the end of the year. Whatever I lose I think I will have reached my body weight goal. So, please wish me luck. How is everyone else doing?

HI Everyone how are thing with you? Jeni85, glad you're safe at home. Like you I'm going tomorrow for another fill. I haven't had one since Nov. 2008. So, I'm long overdue for one. I too am eating more than a portion size. I thought I could do this without a fill but I see I can't. Hoping everyone has something good to post.

Good Day to All. josiebies - I can go along with reporting every other day or every three days results. Once a week will give us too much time to fall off and struggle to get back on and get frustrated. Do we start a new private thread on try to keep it ongoing here on this thread? Let's set a start date (I'm telling you right now, Sunday won't work for me. I cook most of my meals for the week and with the tasting of what I make, it won't fly.) Is there anyone else who would like to join? Since I don't really have buddy who needs to lose weight also, this is what I need to challenge me. Thanks for the idea. carol - in addition to the shots, did your dr. recommend the glusomaine/chroditin pills? Inquire about them before you purchase them. Use modern medicine to get your problem under control and use nature to help keep it down. Are you a heavy meat eater? Maybe cutting back on the meat, starting w/ the red meat may help. Not sure, just suggesting. Hope everyone who has come back is doing well. Have a great weekend. It's in us to do this.

Good Evening To All, Josiebies: I remember that feeling when I couldn't eat, got the unfill and was able to eat again. But, remember at times we still have to go back to the "basics". 1. food scale - portion control. 2.protein, vegetable and carbs - balanced meals. 3. low sodium and 4. exercise. Carol: You're right it's tiring trying keep up with the execising and eating right to lose weight and keep it off. I expected to be at my goal weight by 12/2007. I was going to eat right, exercise and do it by the book. Well, here I am 2 1/2 years later still working at it. But, no matter how many times we back slide we get back and begin losing gain. Even that become trying. But, we have to do it. Even I'm going back to the basics. So, I'm expected to meet my goal by the end of the year at least. That's a 25lbs loss. So, let's go back to setting and meeting the small goals to get to the big goals. We can do this.

Hello To All The 1st of September was a new beginning for me. I did't have any cravings and ate very little. I had an eating urge but managed to get through it. The scale didn't go up and is slow going down. But, down rather than up. Still making it to the gym, which may be keeping me from gaining more if I didn't. My September plan is to start the group personal training again, 2) get back into my step aerobic class 3) any other free classes at least 3x a week 4) and gym in the mornings. The gym opens at 6am, so I can exercise, shower and get to work from there. Well, it's a plan. What's yours for the month of September?

Step It Up Marchies This is the September thread. http://www.lapbandtalk.com/f90/step-up-marchies-101357/

I'm starting the September, 2009 thread. We may be sparse in logging on but we'll still know where to find each other. So, let's Step It Up and meet our Goals. It's in us and we can do it.

Hi All. Just checking in. I'm having trouble controlling my eating. I don't see the dotor till Sept. 8, to get another fill. I know this fill will help with my eating. I've gained back more weight than at any other time. I can't fit my new size clothes. It's a good thing I didn't give away my last size pants. For they are what I'm wearing again. With the fall/winter coming I need to get back to size 16/14. For that is the size of my new clothes and I once again can wear suits rather than mix and match pieces. This time I can't blame this out of control eating on my daugter. We've been getting along swell lately. Still the age appropriate issues, but I'm not letting them unset me much. So hope you are doing better than me. And Jeni hope the rest of your trip you managed to feel better. Blessings and prayers to all in your time of need.

Hi Just Checking In. Haven't been doing to well with my portion size. I've also eaten way too much rice and Pasta. But, I have been going to the gym. So, I'm happy about that. Hope you're doing better. Blessings and prayers to those who need them in whatever you're going through.

Hi All, Hope you're doing well, if not fine. Right now I'm having a great time with my daughter, so my emotions are high and not stressed out by her. My eating has not been much under control so I can't blame that on her. We've been sightseeing in the city so I'm eating out alot. And of course not controlling my portion size. I am keeping up with my exercises in the mornings, so I may balance out with the weight gain. Jeni, hope by now you're feeling better. We all know, it's no fun being sick while on vacation. Hope to hear great success or any ups and downs from everyone. Thanks for being here.

For all those who are looking to connect with others from our area. Need to connect to others who can relate to what we have enbarked on to improve our lives. Also looking for, gym partners, motivation partners, same goal weight partners. Hence the word "partner". Connect here and see what may come of it.

Hi All, just checking in. I first want to say my daughter and I had a wonderful day yesterday. A day we haven't had like in a long time. We went to a financial seminar, lunch at Red Lobster and shopping at Sephora Beauty Store. Of course this day costed me more than I had in mind, but I enjoyed every bit of it just the same. I rec'd in the mail my referral to see the doctor. I need to see him for my regualr visit and I need a check on the Fluid in my band or get a fill. Yesterday, I ate the entire meal I had ordered. Now you know I should not of been able to do that. And I didn't even get sick. Although that was my only meal for the day. We had eaten at 12pm, so until 10pm last night I didn't eat anything else. And that was only because I wanted something to eat and not really hungry. Well, I'm on off for a few days this week, so hope to have more days like yesterday with my daughter. Minus the eating. How was your weekend? Prayers and Blessings to everyone in need this day.

Hi Everyone, josiebies, first thanks for your workds. I try to think it this is my mothers payback. And I too wish she would come and tell me what to do. But, since she can't, I'm on my own which makes me sad for I can't talk to her for advice. Secondly, even when I over eat, I still weigh my foods. Sometimes that keep me from over eating, for I cut that portion in half. But, when it comes to the junk food, I try to stick to the serving allowance. Some time it works, sometimes it don't. Remeber, a food scale was one of the things we are told to get. So, if you haven't gotten it yet, invest in one. It doesn't have to be expensive. I hope you don't have to go the way of the drinks. You're one of the few who is losing without a fill. Continued Good Luck. Juli, when you didn't write I thought you were on your bike somewhere. But, hope you're enjoying the summer just the same. And, not only can I get into my whitepants, they are becoming tad lose. That, band being too tight is no fun. When that happened to me, my band had collasped. That is an experience, that once you have you never want to revisit that. But glad you're doing better. Ms Husker, we're here for you when you need to talk. With modern technology something will work for you. It sounds like your spirits are up more than down. I sure you have a lot of support from family and friends. That can be better than the medicine some times. I'm keeping you in my prayers. Jeni, along with increasing your Protein, you may want to buy some Biotin tablets. It doesn't come in liquids. It's good for building up the hair roots. Carol, at times when I'm not losing and I know I'm doing all the right things, I cut back on my portions or sometimes increase my portions for a week or two. The jump right back into weighing my foods and increasing my exercise. Or sometimes I don't exercise for a week or two. Then begin back again and the weight starts to come off. You'll need to figure out what it takes to break that cycle. We all have different means. Just need to figure which is ours. It feels so good to be back logging. Glad you're all here for me and your support. Have a great weekend. Prayers and Blessings to you All.

Thanks for your words. I have two girls also, but my 1st was not anything like my second. And they're 17 years apart in age. It's times like this when hearing others stories and support I don't feel so alone. It's just that I can't understand her reasoining. She's so busy looking at the grass on the other side, she doesn't see how green her grass looks. She sent me an e-mail which made me out to be her educational failures. Even up to now, I'm not sure if she'll make her grade. She even accused me for a lack of discipline to her. Can you imagine that. For all I've done for her, with her, about her, because of her and I'm the cause of her failure. Of course the boyfriend and her friends plays a huge part of our problems. Don't get the idea that shes a difficult child. Believe me for what we're going through some parents would call this a "walk in the park". She doesn't hang with a bad crowd, doesn't drink or smoke. And if any of her new friends are into that she cuts them lose. It's the curfew, chores and disrepect of of my authority is what's going on between us. She's 17 yrs and although she hasn't said it, I see it in her face the "famous look" of "I can't wait till I turn 18". I can't wait either but I know that's about to be another set of issues. I love my child but right now I'm not liking her. Well, thanks for reading my tale. I'm on my way to recovery so, when I vent and give another problem up to GOD, I usually can get on with my life. After all, she is a child of GOD. As to what I'm doing now. I'm feeling better already. Now to just cut back on the carbs also and I should begin to drop those lbs once more. So now I've pushed meeting my goal weight to December,2009. And I agree with you. If it wasn't for the band, only Lord knows how much I would be weighing now. And if I don't meet my goal, believe me I'm comfortable and can be happy where I'm at. I'm a size 16w and 14w depending on the cut of the clothes. I can spend the rest of my life trying to lose those last pounds. I want to weight 175lbs. My lowest was 181lbs. To just get back to that. Blessing to everyone and thanks for reading my vent. Went to the gym this morning and had oatmeal and fruits for Breakfast. So, how is everone doing?

Hi All, just checking in. I've been reading up on everyone but had no desire to join in replying. I'm so depressed and haven't been like this is years. I've lost and gain the same 10 - 12 lbs since January this year. My daughter teenage has been stressing me out and since I'm an emotional eater this does not help me much. Just when I get it under control I lose it. Right Now, I'm trying to get control of it again. I seem to be over the junk food cravings, so I'll see how this goes. I'm still eating my portion size. But there are those times I can over board with the eating. Still making it to the gym. Just the junk food getting in my way. I'll be seeing my dr. soon. Haven't seen him in over 10 ms. I'm going for another fill. Hoping that's what I need to meet my goal weight. Wishing and praying for everyone in ill health and on their way to recovery. With prayer and due diligence we will meet our goal for whatever we are in need of at this time.

Hi all, Mrs. Husker, a chill came over me as I read you news. I'll certainly keep you in my prayes. And I hope that being caught in time will make you recovery easier. Juli, glad to back and all went well for you. Prayers to you both.

Hello everyone, just checking in. Hope you've been well since you last logged in. Slow weight loss and slowed down in the exercising area. I did get to the gym twice so far this week. I'll get there tonight though. I've gone back to my usual way of eating. My junk food craving has not surfaced. I'll alternate between vegetarian/seitan meals and fish meals now. Having a balance between the two. I did get good at preparing vegetarian meals. How have you been doing?

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 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.