ColoradoChick

There is a big difference in the two photos! You look great!!

I haven't posted on here in awhile and thought I would update. I have done fairly well since my April 4 banding. I am down over 60 pounds since my top recorded weight of 280. I have been at a stall for some weeks. This is a self induced stall as I am not doing what I should be doing! I had surgery on my neck three weeks ago and are still under restrictions for working out except for walking. I am still not walking. I get home from work and it is dark and cold out! I have not been eating well either. I don't know if I am emotionally eating from the stress of surgery but I suspect that is the case. I need to get my brain and my butt back in gear! Yesterday I ate way to much salt and am paying the price with some swelling this morning. Why am I doing this to myself?

That is incredible! Congratulations!!

I have only told a select few. If I feel the person will be supportive and non-judgmental I will tell them. My husband, children, parents, two of my sisters and a handful of co-workers and friends know. I have told only one of my three step kids. I have had great support from all that I have told except one who said I took the easy way out.

I have logged on to the dailyplate and put in all that I have eaten today. I think it will be a good idea for me to try to keep up with posting my meals. It is easy to get off track and not even realize it! So far today I have had one slip with a chocolate cookie. Also as I was entering my activities I added 180 minutes of computer work. I am an accountant and work onthe computer all day long. Dailyplate has assigned 2 calories per minute. If I just put in 3 hours it comes up with 435 calories burned. This seems like a lot of calories! Maybe I am supposed to type while dancing! LOL

I sent you a PM. Thanks! I went out last night and had two glasses of wine, cheese and few crackers and artichoke dip. Dinner of champions. I do not think that would be very easy to track on the Daily Plate. I did have a nice time. It was nice chatting with new friends and getting out of the house. I think I am going to throw an open house during the holidays as a housewarming. I just moved into my house in September. I have not unpacked all of the way as of yet but hey I can use my neck surgery as an excuse! lol I hope you all have a great day! ~MaryEllen

I took a small walk last night with my doggies. I can go walking, I just have to get going again. I am still taking pain pills but it is getting better. Tomorrow is 3 weeks post op. I really wanted to be under 200 for Christmas. How do I get to the group Daily Plate? Thanks!

I have been stalled for about 3 weeks. I also had neck surgery three weeks ago so it is understandable. I need to get back into walking soon! I am so bummed as I need some motivation! I was so strict with walking before my surgery! Now I have to get back to it although slowly. I have been at 211 for weeks!

I have been stalled for about 3 weeks. I also had neck surgery three weeks ago so it is understandable. I need to get back into walking soon! I am so bummed as I need some motivation! I was so strict with walking before my surgery! Now I have to get back to it although slowly. I have been at 211 for weeks!

Hi Everyone! i am pretty bummed as I seem to have stalled. I have not been able to work very much since I had neck surgery. It still makes is hard to see that scale stay the same for weeks!! I have lost about 50 pounds since my surgery date 4/4 about 68 from my highest of 280. I need some motivation!

Hi Everyone, I havent logged on in a long time! I hope you all are doing well! I had spinal surgery last week so have been home recuperating. I have to wear a neck brace for about 6 weeks so that is not going to be fun. I need to get a fill but will probably wait for a week or so. I have lost about 68 pounds so far. I am wearing a size 14 stretch Levi jeans today so I am way happy about that. Have a great evening!

If I was in your position I would definitely get a fill. You should have a consistent feeling of fullness after eating small amounts. If you have days where you can overeat I believe you need a fill.

Good Morning! I just weighed myself this morning and am down 50 pounds! It is so exciting! I am also wearing a pair of pants that do not include a W in the size. Happy Day!! I hope you are all doing well!

I am down to 223.5 this morning. Thanks for updating the spreadsheet!

I am doing pretty well. I have had 5 fills and am down 50 pounds. My surgery date was 4/4/2008 I think my last fill may be a little tight since I have to drink fluids slowly. Maybe this is normal for the correct fill - I am not sure. I have not thrown up but am only able to eat very small amounts. Last night I had two small tortellini noodles with a little sauce. That is all I had for dinner. I have an appointment on the 9th so I will see what my doctor thinks.

I am sorry that you were not able to find a doctor or support group. I know it is common for doctors to charge a transfer fee to take on new patients. I love my doctor and his staff in Reston. (Dr. Robert Pinnar) But since there seems to be quite a few of us living in Leesburg we could start one ourselves. Let me know if you guys like this idea!

I cant wait to enter onederland! I am at 233 this morning. I started out at 274 so I am well on my way. My surgery was 4/4/08. I just got another fill this week and it is pretty tight. I hope to be in onederland by the first of the year.

I am so sorry to hear about your health scare! I am happy you are doing better! {{{hugs}}}

Great post VegasGrace! I love it! I am going to print it and hang it on my fridge. Jachut - Please post you no bs excersise approach!! If people don't like it they don't have to follow it!

That is GREAT NEWS TaRaysha! I am soooooo happy for you!! Hopefully I will see you at the support group after surgery!

VegasGrace, I love your post!! I have a lot to lose and would love your help! You have done incredibly well!

My surgeons office has a support group in Reston. It is the first Monday of each month. I am attending tomorrow. It is at 6pm in the Reston Hospital west wing conference room C. Their number is 703-709-9701

Dr. Robert Pinnar and his staff are incredible. He accepts most insurance so that was helpful. His number is 703-709-9701 I love his PA, Paul as well as his nurse, Sue. They are very supportive and personable. I had my surgery April 4, 2008 and could'nt be happier!!

My doctor uses the fluro to know how much Fluid to put in the band. I had to drink barium and he watched how fast it went through and then he added fluid and had me drink the barium to make sure my restriction was good. It was really neat to actually watch the restriction happen using the fluro!

I just joined! This is a great idea!!