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Got on the scales today and am now at 280 even, and as huge as that is, it is quite a ways from where I started-38.6 pounds lost so far, and now I only weigh twice what I want to, lol. So only a mere 140 pounds to go-geez that is a scary number to put into type, but it is a reality. Exercising more is what is going to help, I have the eating thing down to a science.

Today is 5 weeks into my new life-have not been doing all the exercise I need, but will get back on track. I have lost 34 1/2 pounds, so about 1/5th of the total weight I need to lose-not bad for 5 weeks! I am doing quite well about not thinking about food 24/7 and I am not usually over hungry-I feel in very good control for now.

Today is 5 weeks into my new life-have not been doing all the exercise I need, but will get back on track. I have lost 34 1/2 pounds, so about 1/5th of the total weight I need to lose-not bad for 5 weeks! I am doing quite well about not thinking about food 24/7 and I am not usually over hungry-I feel in very good control for now.

Hi and good luck to you with your upcoming surgery. I am in St. Joseph, Mo. and will be getting banded in late March in Mexico, self pay. I decided it was foolish to wait around for the surgery and so started my new lifetime way of eating on January 8th and am quite proud to report that as of today i have lost 33 pounds. Where I will need the help is in keeping it off. This forum is a great place to come to, answers many questions and keeps the spirit up, looking at all the success stories. Thanks.

Have you found out anything about Dr. Alvarez? I am scheduled to have the band done by him in late March. I am also self-pay, and am wondering about some of the things I have been reading online about his staff quoting different prices. Good luck with your band. Marcie

Today marks one month down and 31 pounds lost. I am so proud of myself and am feeling even more motivated to keep going. I have 6 and 1/2 weeks to go before surgery, so my goal of losing 50 pounds is looking like a piece of cake at this point. Have decided not to change my goal, just look at every extra pound as a bonus. Got the mess with the new doctor and different hospital all straightened out, so everything is going great.

Today marks one month down and 31 pounds lost. I am so proud of myself and am feeling even more motivated to keep going. I have 6 and 1/2 weeks to go before surgery, so my goal of losing 50 pounds is looking like a piece of cake at this point. Have decided not to change my goal, just look at every extra pound as a bonus. Got the mess with the new doctor and different hospital all straightened out, so everything is going great.

Wow, today marks 3 weeks that I have been making wise choices in my eating habits-and I am now down 24 pounds! Almost halfway to my before surgery goal of losing 50 pounds. Very exciting and I am now trying to bike 10 miles a day.

Wow, today marks 3 weeks that I have been making wise choices in my eating habits-and I am now down 24 pounds! Almost halfway to my before surgery goal of losing 50 pounds. Very exciting and I am now trying to bike 10 miles a day.

I am scheduled on March 25th, dr. jose rodriguez

May I ask the doctor's name who did the surgery? I too am going to Mexico to have it done. Thanks.

Yesterday marked 2 weeks of my new life eating habits and I have worked very hard at it and it shows!!! 18 pounds lost! HOTDAMN! A half pound to go and I will be out of the 300's for the first time in a real long time and I will never be back there again. The support I am getting from family and friends is phenomenol and I feel very good and am proud of myself-I have lost a tenth of the weight I need to lose to reach my goal. YES!

Yesterday marked 2 weeks of my new life eating habits and I have worked very hard at it and it shows!!! 18 pounds lost! HOTDAMN! A half pound to go and I will be out of the 300's for the first time in a real long time and I will never be back there again. The support I am getting from family and friends is phenomenol and I feel very good and am proud of myself-I have lost a tenth of the weight I need to lose to reach my goal. YES!

13 and 1/2 pounds lighter and feeling good! Went to wally world last night and got some different healthy food so I won't get bored with the same old stuff. Tried Kashi cereal for the first time, mixed it with nonfat yogurt and blueberries and I like it alot-I figure it is a great way to start off the day. Clothes are feeling looser, so that is exciting.

13 and 1/2 pounds lighter and feeling good! Went to wally world last night and got some different healthy food so I won't get bored with the same old stuff. Tried Kashi cereal for the first time, mixed it with nonfat yogurt and blueberries and I like it alot-I figure it is a great way to start off the day. Clothes are feeling looser, so that is exciting.

One week down and a lifetime to go! I weighed myself this morning and have lost 11 1/2 pounds in one week, YESSS! I am feeling good today, but last night was very bad, had the worst time ever not stuffing everything in my mouth that I could find. I am upset that the urges were so strong, I thought the worst times would have been the first 3 or 4 days. Anyway, I made it through and I guess that is what matters. Riding my bike and have started sit-ups, but not doing well with those yet.

One week down and a lifetime to go! I weighed myself this morning and have lost 11 1/2 pounds in one week, YESSS! I am feeling good today, but last night was very bad, had the worst time ever not stuffing everything in my mouth that I could find. I am upset that the urges were so strong, I thought the worst times would have been the first 3 or 4 days. Anyway, I made it through and I guess that is what matters. Riding my bike and have started sit-ups, but not doing well with those yet.

Thanks for the suggestions and kind words, very much appreciated!

5th day-I weighed myself and have lost 9 pounds since Tuesday!! I know people will say it is water weight, but it is not-I am drinking at least a gallon of water a day. It is because I am totally controlling what I eat and how much. And also, with someone as fat as I, the weight usually comes off fast in the beginning. I am feeling good, ready to start my day!

5th day-I weighed myself and have lost 9 pounds since Tuesday!! I know people will say it is water weight, but it is not-I am drinking at least a gallon of water a day. It is because I am totally controlling what I eat and how much. And also, with someone as fat as I, the weight usually comes off fast in the beginning. I am feeling good, ready to start my day!

Yes, I am headed to Mexico-Acuna City. I have a plan for when the hunger is getting out of control-I am getting up off my fat ass and cleaning! And also have an exercise bike that I will be riding till the pedeals fall off, lol. It is mind over matter and I intend to win this-thanks for your support.

Nat, I don't get my band until late March, but like you, decided now is the time to take charge and start eating the bandster way-I have about 2 1/2 months before my surgery, and I am determined to weigh a lot less going into the surgery then I did Tuesday morning when I took charge. I am eating high protein, low carbs, watching my fat intake, drinking a lot of water, etc. And I am exercising. I can do it on my own until the surgery, and then I will have a powerful tool to help in my lifelong fight. I have only been doing this a few days, but have found that if I get hungry-what I need to do is to get off my fat ass and find something to do, like clean, organize a drawer or closet, write a letter, make a phone call, etc. It has worked so far for me. My hardest time is late evening and night, so am planning on having a spotless home in the next couple of weeks, because I will win this fight. The best of luck to you, but I seriously don't think it has anything to do with luck, it is plain hard work.

Thank you very much for your kind words-I am very committed to this new lifestyle becoming totally ingrained and getting healthy and staying that way-it helps very much to hear from people who have been there.

3rd day! Tomorrow I will weigh and see how I am doing so far-I know I am eating very healthy and am aware of every single thing that goes into my mouth, so I will have lost some anyway. I am thankful I had carrots/celery around last night because I was definitely having a tough time, but pulled through and I know it is going to get harder-I will win this fight. I am totally surprised at how almost all food has carbs! Geez, sure makes it tough to keep the carb count down! Got the green light for the surgery last night and bought the plane tickets!! YES!!!!

3rd day! Tomorrow I will weigh and see how I am doing so far-I know I am eating very healthy and am aware of every single thing that goes into my mouth, so I will have lost some anyway. I am thankful I had carrots/celery around last night because I was definitely having a tough time, but pulled through and I know it is going to get harder-I will win this fight. I am totally surprised at how almost all food has carbs! Geez, sure makes it tough to keep the carb count down! Got the green light for the surgery last night and bought the plane tickets!! YES!!!!