Christina40

I know Kohl's sells some jeans made by Lee's that are "right fit" - I have a few pairs I enjoy.

Thanks Faith! That's exactly it - I can't believe it but I am very happy about it. As I go down in sizes it feels like a gift - I want forever!

Yes - me too - when I look at my size 10 jeans I can hardly believe it! My goal is size 6 - I hope to be there by May 2009. You look great! Christina

Hey! Over the weekend - I cleaned out my closet of all my old sizes and getting my clothes ready for a local plus size consignment shop. As I was cleaning I got weird waves of "o’ my God" - I can't believe I can get rid of these clothes and kept measuring them up to my body to ensure I wasn't delusional. It’s been so many years that my sizes were going up and up and I had to buy clothes for occasions and work as I needed them. Don’t get me wrong its great feeling to say goodbye to the larger sizes but I just had this overwhelming feeling of disbelief that I am finally losing weight. I guess I can say I am afraid – but at the same time loving the change and good health! Thanks I need to unload that! Christina

I think I am at my sweet spot in my 4cc band - I filled to 2.4cc - I was able to get there with 2 fills. I do have days that the band tightens up and I have to measure my serving and cut up my food more carefully. Thanks, CFF

I agree - but I am loving 40 so far - getting the lapband was a good choice for me - it has changed me and my life! Thanks for the response! I will be thinking of you come the 16th - good luck on your surgery! Christina

Definitely - my 40th Birthday pictures sealed the deal for me - pictures don't lie and I was shocked. I started thinking of my health and energy - I was afraid of the future if I didn't lose weight! Thanks for responding! Christina

Good Morning All! I have two quick questions - has anyone experienced changes to their cycle since they have been banded? I am 4 months post-op and my cycle time is getting shorter - I used to be a perfect 28 days - now I am 21 to 24 days in between cycle. I am not sure if it's because I turned 40 this year but it's definitely a change and it's unpredictable. My second question - has the water-weight during your period changed? (do you gain weight during your period? - meaning is it different than before the band?) I used to gain like 7 lbs - now I really don't gain but I don't lose anything for about 10 days... Thanks I appreciate any input! Christina

Thanks! It's so nice to know that you aren't on an island! Take Care! Christina:thumbup:

Thanks Gina! Looks like you are doing great - Congrats!

Hey! I just wanted to share this with everyone briefly - my last fill was on 8/22 - my fill doctor increased my band from 2.0cc to 2.4cc. I did wonderful in the office and for the first 2.5 weeks - but approaching the 3rd week anniversary - the band became very tight. I had to return to liquids after failing at solids & mushies - it lasted for about 5 days. I kept my hydration going and stuck with it - after reading some similar issues on the forum - I felt it would pass. As of yesterday evening - amazingly enough the band loosen a bit and I am back to solids! Whew! I almost threw in the towel and had some of the saline removed (or unfilled). This being the first year of life with the lapband - I can only imagine - patience and perseverance is factor! I am continually growing with each day and retraining my brain on healthy choices and what really is enough to consume. It seems the tongue always wants more! Thanks for listening! :embaressed_smile: Christina

It's all very strange - since I have written this original post - more & more of my girlfriends have gotten strange! You gotta hear this - I took my car in to the Toyota shop for repair - a friend of mine husband works there - she asked my other girlfriend why was I visiting her husband at work!??? What the heck!? So weird ....I agree with you all - life is too short to be involved with other people's insecurities ..... I am feeling great - I deserve this change in my life and I am working hard to keep it going! Thanks!