Queen of Hearts

Hey Cathy!

Sorry it took so long to write back..I'm down 80 pounds. I'm wearing a 12/14 now and have 28 left to go. As of late I've had reflux so bad and had the doc loosen me up a bit and it's better but it's still there. Taking nexium 2x a day and it helps a bit but nights are horrible! I have been on a plateau since Dec..went to get a fill and was so tight I lost 8 pounds in 11 days...so went in and asked if he could take half of what he put in..course that would have been 1/4 cc and he said he couldn't but would try. I go back in a couple of weeks but he's going to be disappointed since I'm just riding out the same weight!! HA! Oh well...I feel better and can't complain too much!! How are you..your weight loss is great!! I started changing my sizes about 3/4 months out..don't get disappointed if it doesn't show too soon..everyone is different!! It's coming off that's the main thing!! Catch you later!!

I'm down 77 pounds and have 23 to go but the lapband doc said to not get discouraged because since it's not as much it will take longer to shed...so you don't worry about gaining a bit..it will all come off in the end..and guess what..I (a 52 yr old woman) bought a WII fit!! That little baby can kick some serious booty if you really work it like you should..man I had muscles let me know they are alive and well and I get to laughing at myself sometimes because I'll catch myself cursing that dang little cartoon character I'm following when running and the freaky yoga lady that keeps telling me how great my posture is..but if she only knew I was holding on to a dresser to keep from falling on my back side!! HA! So life is good now and you keep up the good work..you look absolutely beautiful!!!

Man..everytime I get on here and see your beautiful face I am inspired!! I have been on a L O N G plateau!! I had my band so tight I was pbing everything..even liquid..loosened it up and gained 1 pound after 6 weeks which really equates gaining about 7-13 pounds!!! He went in and put half as much back in me and I went to my regular doctor and she said I could stop now..HA! I am on nexium for the reflux I still get and since I suffer from that so bad I am also on ambienCR to help me sleep..but when I get that reflux...any bile or food that hasn't processed starts coming back up and I tell you honestly..you don't want to wake up puking all over yourself like I had been doing!! Now I am adjusting better but I'm still losing quite a bit of hair..I started taking protein supplements and biotin to help alleviate that but not much success there.

Wow...you are doing great!!! I'm down just 77 and 33 left to go!! It's getting a bit harder now since I can't or rather refuse to be tightened up anymore..too many issues going on here to get any tighter!! You are amazing!! Good to hear from you..keep it up!!!

Hi Melly!!

Sorry it took so long to get back with you!! Haven't been in this forum in way tooo long!! Yes I love Dr. Eldridge! He does tend to give a lot more in his fills than I have seen others get in these posts but that's ok.. I have lost 77 pounds since Feb..the last 33 are going to be the toughest because you don't have AS MUCH to lose and your body doesn't need as many calories to keep it going and unfortunately it seems the good stuff takes longer to get through the band than the bad stuff!! HA! But I'm determined!! I live in Midwest City..I go to Shawnee once in a while..visit CATOS!! HA! Would love to meet you sometime..let me know!!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Lady!! I've been off this site for so long I feel like a newbie!! HA! How are you doing?? You look great! I'm down 77 pounds and now I have reflux and such tight restriction that I eat by the clock..doc said I've gone way above his expectations and I'm in a 16 jean and xl shirt (some l depends on cut). I have had a few health issues from the band and it has depressed me enough to just FIA!! But I haven't given up!! Just wanted to touch base with you!! Have a good day my dear!! I'll get back in here again and start up once I finish going through my mail!!! Love ya kiddo!

Oh..I thought when you got that first one hundred off that was onderland??!! I'm such a goof ball!! HA! Doesn't matter GF!! You are totally amazing!! I am so proud of you!! **hugs**

Congratualtions Irene!! You made it to onederland and you look fantastic!! Great job!! I'm so happy for you!!

Ok..time to update me! How was the surgery? Are you doing ok with everything? I went back in last Thurs and had that 1/2 cc put back in ..had a hard time in the beginning but now I'm doing MUCH better! Couldn't hardly eat a thing but at least the scale is going down s l o w l y but down nonetheless!! I'm glad of that! So let me know how you're doing..I'm anxious to hear if you are doing well!! Now you can really begin your journey to the new you!! I'm checking out plastic surgeons now and I've already found out that AFTER I get my goal then maintain for 3 months then go in for a consulation~~time to save my penny's now!! HA! Write when you feel better!!

Hi! Sorry it took so long to reply!! I've been so busy that the other girls that I normally converse with started sending me emails wanting to know what has happened!

To date I have lost 45 pounds from my surgery weight. If you count my before surgery weight then it's up to about 53. I am having a hard time losing right now and just got back from having a 1/2 cc removed since a whole cc bought killed me! HA! It was too tight, and now this 1/2 cc must be too loose since my weight hasn't changed!! How are you doing??

Happy Birthday Rhapsody!!