terelbel

It will be one yr since I have been banded and my life took on a live for everyone else kind of mode. But I am putting all excuses away and claiming the victory that is rightfully mine. 10lbs by Mothers Day!

I am currently on the heartbreak diet. My 6 year relationship has come to an end. I am finally living for me. So it's really not heartbreak, but taking care of me and what I should have been doing April 15, 2009 when I had my surgery. I feel good and back on track. Loving and planning life, MINE!!!!!

Inspirational!!!

Congratulations!!!!!! Don't ya love it

1. WEIGHT- 230, day of Surg 221, now 198 2. FILLS- 3 total= 7.5 in a 11cc band 3. RESTRICTION-no restriction{{{{ARGH}}}} 4. RULES-Just started being more true to self and lost 6lbs in 1 week. 5. ANYTHING ELSE: Very discouraged, but know what I am doing wrong. Very proud for doing it still, no regrets, on a good and positive path and can't wait till my B day in Dec. It's gonna be a new me, again!

Banded April 17, 2009, not eating the way I'm supposed to, but not eating any where near what I'm used too! I don't feel any restrictions, two fills with a total of 6cc in a 11cc band. Never had PB's or anything negative. Scared to death so I won't over eat. Very slow process, but learning so much about me and my eating habits :0 I did not at all know I had. Highest - 230lbs April 2009 Current - 203lbs June 29,2009 Goal - 170lbs @ 1 year and 140 @ 3 yr Surgery Date April 17, 2009 1st Fill June 11, 2009 (4cc) 2nd Fill June 25,2009 (2cc)

Please take this time in life to do you! Good health is every thing. He has his reasons and it will surely come out in the wash. I do think he is scared, but now is your time. LIVE! Congratulations

Yes, please go to the Doctor. Voice to him/her, that you really feel rushed, cause that aint cool. Some time they are very unaware that they are in robot mode, demand respect, you will anywhere else won't you. But you need to feel comfortable for your health, not rushed because of their personal sh*t! I work with the most wonderful, caring Doctor, but my patients let us know how they feel and we are grateful.

I had my surg. 04/17 and I got my first fill today. My Doctor said he always do 4cc for the first fill, I'm thankful. I hope I start to fill some restrictions. I need restrictions!!!!

I know that felt goooooood!!!!!!

My Doctor warned my so many times, but to actually live it (slow weight loss) is frustrating. I want it now, but I'm learning how to eat and modify my diet and all that good stuff. When I went for surgery April 17th the nurse weighed my then wrote it down on a slip and turned it up to me and said real adamant, "look at that weight" and before I can feel an emotion, she said it's the last time you will weigh this. So I pinned that up in my bedroom and when I feel discouraged, I look at that and know if I do what I'm supposed to do, I will never weigh that God awful weight again. Step by step! Inch by inch...

lingling, you were Banded in April '09 and already going for your 3rd fill? Did i get this wrong?

I don't even want to say, you all will be like, gurl you got ta be kiddin

And like you said every good choice IS a victory! Love it...

Thank you Thinwithin. I love support and good Ideas. I work in a Doctors office and pass the scale about 5o times a day, I will only use it for patients and not me!

I too am in HELL! Call it what cha want, I am very comfortable calling it that. I am trying to watch what type of carbs I ingest. You all gave good advice and I shall listen and DO.

To all the Moms out there have a very uneventful and blessed day! I have to stay away from my Moms kitchen today. Full of all the things that made me what I am today!

I have not lose wt since being banded April 17th, but all my clothes are to big for me. Every body notice that I am losing weight so the hell with the scale, I do feel sexy and I'm walking around the house half naked, and love the way my body feel.

Well let me be the first to say, NO! no and no! I wish I would have. I went through my cycle and craved so much it was ridiculous. But I too went shopping and got all the right foods and ready to do as I'm told. Can't wait for that first fill I'll tell ya that.....

I'm a 8 to five nurse and it is so hard for me to commit to food and drinking during working hrs. I have to make my self eat or take a drink and go to the bathroom. It's been like this for years. I make sure to get my protein shakes in and right now that's the best I can do. I know I have to do better. I commit today to at least have the water on my desk to sip through out the day. Thanks for the good tips

I share your happiness! Today is the first day of the rest of your life!

{{{HUG}}} Remember, and this too shall pass. One day, step, moment at time, you will get through. We are also here if you need to vent, cry out loud, whatever!!!

I'm 2 wks post op and it took me bout 1 1/2weeks to sleep on my belly, I have no problems or pains port still feels like it's where it belong