Shamrockgirl60

Hey can understand now losing the last 20 pounds slowly. I will do the same. I am happy with my loss for the year. Most people don't even recognize me now. And it's so much fun getting "normal sized" clothing. Congratulations to everyone on the one year anniversary we all did so well it's wonderful.

Congratulations. I will most likely hit my goal next summer. I am taking it slow and steady till then concentrating on eating healthy and toning up the flab more.

Hi, finally made it into the 140's. This past few months have been hard. Not losing as much, changing Insurance so that now we have $1000 deductible each. So waiting a month or so for another fill. Still have good restriction. Watching what I eat also. But occasionally eating some good stuff...like lobster. I think now just a pound at a time is good. I fit into size 11/10 stuff now so I am happy. Toning up a bit more with the slow loss. I will be happy if I hit 130 by next summer. I am just going one day at a time now. Eating healthy. I hope everyone is doing well. I will check in here more often now that summer is almost over. take care all Pati

Been a crazy busy summer and haven't been here much. Not lost a lot of weight but 20 pounds from goal. Today my 1 year anniversary and I am feeling great. I am just taking it one day at a time. Must call for another fill soon. Having good restriction but want a bit better. Got to get the last 20 lbs. off by next March. Another grandbaby is one the way. We are very happy. Miss C is growing like a weed and I am having so much fun taking care of her. I hope all you August 2008 bandsters are doing well. This year flew by. take care Pati

Just make sure not to drink through a straw that is one big no no for banded people. I would stay away from potato or cheddar soup because of the calories.

Try to stay as liquid as you can, Water down the food till it's petty liquid(y) use a blender. Gradually over time let the food get mushier. I was on mostly liquid for 4 weeks before the mushier stuff. Cambless "Sip a Soup" tomato is good too

It's only been a few days, I had nausea problems and had meds. One thing I liked about where I had my surgery is they keep you overnight and give anti-nausea meds intravenously. I think that helped a great deal. I ended up allergic to soy Protein drinks gave me the "trots" and upset my tummy. I am fine now. I just don't particularly like soy products. Clear beef and chicken broth, warm not too hot are soothing and green tea is good also. It goes away in a week or so after surgery. So don't worry you will feel so much better in a week or two.

I may readjust my July 4th goal...but I will try to be in the high 140's I had a few weeks with no loss at all and now I am losing again. My last fill seems to be real close to the sweet spot. One more fill might do it. Have to call for an appointment in July for it. Got into some very skinny purple jeans I got at Christmas. Very happy they are a size 13 but smaller than my size 11-12 jeans. Very skinny legs on them, I couldn't even get them up a month ago past my knees LOL now they fit (tight) and I can button them up and even sit in them....have to take a pic this week. Everyone is doing great, I say slow and steady now wins the race. As long as your losing your a winner right......

Hey this is sort of new. Had my surgery done at Lahey by Dr. Brams last August and he's terrific. Great job. I am looking good......a success story so far. Great support at Lahey

Well my plateau the past few weeks has been broken, last week about 2 lbs. this week a pound. Slow and steady. Got into some very very skinny jeans today, I was so happy. They are purple LOL Got them for my Red Hat stuff. Hope everyone is doing good.

I didn't lose last week but today I weighted myself and down 2 lbs. and a few oz. So I feel good. I even ate Ice Cream cake last Friday LOL for hubby's B'Day. But just a little. Slow and steady I am happy just to lose a few pounds a month now. I feel great look great and hope to look better every day.

Oh how awful, were you alone with that pervert when he did your internal? How scary is that. Since the 1970's at least all my doctors have a nurse with them when doing exams. It's the law I think in MA. I am glad you reported that jerk. How sick is that. Great your going back to school good luck. That nurse needs a letter put in her file so she can be warned not to treat patients so horrid.

It's odd that the people who put you down for doing it are people who are also overweight or obese. I think they are jealous you had it done and they haven't or are afraid to do it or maybe they were turned down by their insurance company and they are pissed off. I tell everyone, 99% think it's great. 1% don't so I just tell them don't knock it till you try it. They shut up especially now that I am just overweight and not obese and can wear regular clothing. Size 12 jeans. I went in Victoria Secrets and tried on their new fancy 7-1 bra, it's maybe half a size too small. So in 10 pounds or so I will got get one. Perfect for the summer. Can wear it 7 ways. including strapless. It's comfortable and although a tad expensive $50 it's worth it. I am happy that most people want to know more about the surgery. I find teenagers, in stores that work there are really really interested. Especially the overweight ones. I tell them it's the best thing this old lady has ever done for herself. I hope I have converted a few of them over to the "band side" LOL I would have reported that nurse and told her off....how dare she act like that. Totally unprofessional. Oh how green was she?????? LOL