julie.ann

Was your tummy hungry or was your mouth hungry? That is the big question. Also why are you drinking your breakfast? No wonder you were hungery. Nothing is staying in your pouch. No liquid calories! That is one of the guidelines. Okay so you messed up. It is behind you. We have all messed up. The band gives you another chance. Could you need a fill?Yes. Could it be your TOM that is sabatoging you? Tommorrow is another day. Plan your meals now and get some physicial activity in too. Keep going girl.

So I understand that you can order Red Robin hamburgers without the bun, but what do you eat at Panera? Soup? Just curious.

eat a cup at a time and weigh out your protein when you get to that point. That will get you used to seeing banster portions. I still measure my food 5 months after being banded and 80 lbs gone. It is a great habit to get into.

Nope, Direct exclusion. I went to Dr. Kirshenbaum in Denver becuase I am self pay. $9950 and so nice with great recommendations and $15 a fill. It costs me less to go drive there for a fill than to pay to establish in Wichita or KC. Good luck. I hope they'll give in for you. I wish they would have for me.

Okay...where do I start. I know if has been a while since I have posted and I am ready to share some great stuff that has been going on directly related to my band. First a BIG NSV (non-scale victory) I went shopping today for a new pair of jeans. I have been wearing a size 18 (I know I can't believe I've been in a size 18!!!) A couple of people have commented that they are getting baggy. Not falling off or anything, but baggy in the but, so I decided to find some that fit me ok. I tried on a size 16 only to find they were too big too!!! OMG!!! So I went out to get a smaller size thinking that they would be too small and THEY FIT!!!! (I am shouting for joy now) I FIT INTO AND BOUGHT A SIZE 14 JEANS!!!!!!! I haven't fit into that size since somewhere around my sophmore year in high school!!! I still can't believe it!!! I know all jeans are different and I tried on several brands and styles and I could button all of them. I just didn't like most of them and some were too tight, but that's okay. I've also been thinking about getting a body shaper. I am really noticing how much I will be needing a tummy tuck and breast lift. My body is beginning to look like a deflated ballon. Anyway while I was in Walmart I tried on a size 2xl cami body shaper and it was too big so I got an XL. I can't believe the difference! It only cost $16 and it is amazing and comforatble so I will be wearing that most days to work now. I also got lucky and found some amazing deals on clothes that fit me. $5 for a skirt and the same for pants. I kept grabbing the size 18 and kept going back tot he rack to get a size 16. (These can not be even a little snug...they are for work) Okay...next victory. I went out of town last week. I was gone from Tuesday to Friday and I STILL LOST WEIGHT!!! I had to eat out for every meal and was "wined and dined" for two of those (for work not pleasure) and I still lost weight and worked out! VICTORY!!!! YAY! This is the trip every year that usually gets me off track. I have another one next month, but I am more confident that I can make it!. I did find myself starting to feel sad that I couldn't eat more of the stuff I liked, but then I was so grateful because I realized that the band was dong just what I wanted it to do. It was giving me a reason to not over eat. I could have kept gong but I would have felt horrible and I don't want to stretch my pouch. I love my band. I had to say no to fresh hot pretzels and pastries all week, but that is ok. I could have eaten it, but chose not to. The band has helped me make those tough desicions. I know I could have eaten around the band and drank a TON of expensive alcholic drinks and incredible soft deserts, but I have learned a new lifestyle and since I have worked so hard for 5 months I was ready to hit the road and still make good desicions. I have lost 80 lbs and I am 5 lbs from ONEderland. I can't wait to get there. Have I mentioned I love my band? His name is Band Jovi:drum:

Okay...where do I start. I know if has been a while since I have posted and I am ready to share some great stuff that has been going on directly related to my band. First a BIG NSV (non-scale victory) I went shopping today for a new pair of jeans. I have been wearing a size 18 (I know I can't believe I've been in a size 18!!!) A couple of people have commented that they are getting baggy. Not falling off or anything, but baggy in the but, so I decided to find some that fit me ok. I tried on a size 16 only to find they were too big too!!! OMG!!! So I went out to get a smaller size thinking that they would be too small and THEY FIT!!!! (I am shouting for joy now) I FIT INTO AND BOUGHT A SIZE 14 JEANS!!!!!!! I haven't fit into that size since somewhere around my sophmore year in high school!!! I still can't believe it!!! I know all jeans are different and I tried on several brands and styles and I could button all of them. I just didn't like most of them and some were too tight, but that's okay. I've also been thinking about getting a body shaper. I am really noticing how much I will be needing a tummy tuck and breast lift. My body is beginning to look like a deflated ballon. Anyway while I was in Walmart I tried on a size 2xl cami body shaper and it was too big so I got an XL. I can't believe the difference! It only cost $16 and it is amazing and comforatble so I will be wearing that most days to work now. I also got lucky and found some amazing deals on clothes that fit me. $5 for a skirt and the same for pants. I kept grabbing the size 18 and kept going back tot he rack to get a size 16. (These can not be even a little snug...they are for work) Okay...next victory. I went out of town last week. I was gone from Tuesday to Friday and I STILL LOST WEIGHT!!! I had to eat out for every meal and was "wined and dined" for two of those (for work not pleasure) and I still lost weight and worked out! VICTORY!!!! YAY! This is the trip every year that usually gets me off track. I have another one next month, but I am more confident that I can make it!. I did find myself starting to feel sad that I couldn't eat more of the stuff I liked, but then I was so grateful because I realized that the band was dong just what I wanted it to do. It was giving me a reason to not over eat. I could have kept gong but I would have felt horrible and I don't want to stretch my pouch. I love my band. I had to say no to fresh hot pretzels and pastries all week, but that is ok. I could have eaten it, but chose not to. The band has helped me make those tough desicions. I know I could have eaten around the band and drank a TON of expensive alcholic drinks and incredible soft deserts, but I have learned a new lifestyle and since I have worked so hard for 5 months I was ready to hit the road and still make good desicions. I have lost 80 lbs and I am 5 lbs from ONEderland. I can't wait to get there. Have I mentioned I love my band? His name is Band Jovi:drum:

April 1st Challenge Minidriver ------(Goal -10lbs) -4.5,+6.5,-3.5, ,, , Lap_dancer-----(Goal -33lbs) 0.0,+4.5,-2.0,-2.7, , , Deboregon -----(Goal -15lbs) -2.6,-3.4,+1.8,, , , Julie.Ann -------(Goal -19lbs) -4.9,-1.9,-2.0,-2.9,-2.4,, (Total -14.1) PrtyAntOvrYt---(Goal -30lbs) -4.2, ,-1.0,-1.8, , , BellaPerdente--(Goal -12lbs) 0.0,-3.0,-1.0, 0.0,-2.0, , (Total -6.0) Lotzasunshine--(Goal -12lbs)+1.5,-0.0,-0.0,-3.0, 0.0, , (Total -1.5) Jmegirl----------(Goal -15lbs) -2.6,-2.4,+1.2,+0.8,-1.8, , (Total -4.8) KaleighsMommy-(Goal -10lbs) ,-0.4,-0.4,-5.4,+3.0, , (Total -3.2) BikiniBeachy-----(Goal -12lbs) , , , , , , ,

Just checking in with everyone. Five months. Hard to believe! How is everyone? I'm doing good. I've had 3 fills. I think I may be at the sweet spot or close. YAY! I love my band! Band-Jovi

I know. I just can't believe it!!

April 1st Challenge Minidriver ------(Goal -10lbs) -4.5,+6.5,-3.5, ,, , Lap_dancer-----(Goal -33lbs) 0.0,+4.5,-2.0,-2.7, , , Deboregon -----(Goal -15lbs) -2.6,-3.4,+1.8,, , , Julie.Ann -------(Goal -19lbs) -4.9,-1.9,-2.0,-2.9,-2.4,, (Total -14.1) PrtyAntOvrYt---(Goal -30lbs) -4.2, ,-1.0,-1.8, , , BellaPerdente--(Goal -12lbs) 0.0,-3.0,-1.0, 0.0,-2.0, , (Total -6.0) Lotzasunshine--(Goal -12lbs)+1.5,-0.0,-0.0,-3.0, , , Jmegirl----------(Goal -15lbs) -2.6,-2.4,+1.2,+0.8,-1.8, , (Total -4.8) KaleighsMommy-(Goal -10lbs) ,-0.4,-0.4,-5.4, , , BikiniBeachy-----(Goal -12lbs) , , , , , , , Sorry guys. I hope this is accurate. I guess I wanted to give you more credit Jamie. Thanks for catching it.

I was out of town until last night. I am happy to report that even with eating out I am down 2.4 from last Friday. That gives me a weight of 204.6!!! I hope to hit ONEderland by April 1st!

April 1st Challenge Minidriver ------(Goal -10lbs) -4.5,+6.5,-3.5, ,, , Lap_dancer-----(Goal -33lbs) 0.0,+4.5,-2.0,-2.7, , , Deboregon -----(Goal -15lbs) -2.6,-3.4,+1.8,, , , Julie.Ann -------(Goal -19lbs) -4.9,-1.9,-2.0,-2.9,-2.4,, (Total -14.1) PrtyAntOvrYt---(Goal -30lbs) -4.2, ,-1.0, , , , BellaPerdente--(Goal -12lbs) 0.0,-3.0,-1.0, 0.0, , , Lotzasunshine--(Goal -12lbs)+1.5,-0.0,-0.0,-3.0, , , Jmegirl----------(Goal -15lbs) -2.6,-2.4,+1.2,+0.8,-1.8, , (Total -4.8) KaleighsMommy-(Goal -10lbs) ,-0.4,-0.4,-5.4, , , BikiniBeachy-----(Goal -12lbs) , , , , , , , Well I went to a conference this week. I was gone Tues-Fri. I was very scared about getting off of my routine and eating out every meal. WHEW! I have another trip next month. This is the time every year that I lose my momentum and give up. This is a huge victory for me! Good luck to everyone else too! After weigh ins this week I will start posting totals. We are getting close to April 1st!

I am very nervous to weigh in Saturday morning since I have been out of town this week until late tomorrow night. I'm afraid of what the scale will say. So far I have only strayed once and that was eating a few chips and salsa last night before supper, but I ordered fillet migion so I was pretty good. I can't wait to get home and get back to my routine. I am not OCD....maybe just a little anal retentive. I need my routine. I've been doing good since October. This is the trip every year that usually derails my weight loss attempt. This one and one in April. When I left on Tuesday morning I was only 6.5# away from ONEderland. I'm so nervous......:tt2:

Make sure you get calories in you system in the morning to jump start your metabolism. Keep exercising and maybe kick start into a low carb cycle to help kick cravings and concentrate on solid Protein. Nothing soft. Those are my suggestions. A plateau for a month would be really tough. I can't imagine even though I know my time will come.

I have set my Subscribed Threads page as one of my home pages (I have vista) so that I can see right away if there is a new post on any of my threads. That has kept the frustration with the website at bay for me. I work out 3-6 days a week. I keep my carbs pretty low which isn't hard since I am full after I eat my protein anyway. I had my 3rd fill 2 weeks ago and I have my 4th in 2 weeks. I'm taking a big step too because I am taking a friend with me so I will be telling her about my surgery. I hope it is the right move. I get worried. So far the only ones that know are my hubby and a good friend and my doctor. My other friend's hubby told her she should come along with me. I got a kick out of that. (Her hubby is my doctor, so he knows and she doesn't.) Anyway...keep moving along. I think everyone is doing great. Has anyone heard from Molly lately?

Okay girls. I am calling an emergency meeting of the SWA. I am needing some encouragement. I am 7 hours from home until Friday. Do you know what that means? NO SCALE! I even thought about packing one, but I use the Wii....kinda hard to pack. Especially with the kids on spring break. I have not gone more than 5 days total and never two days in a row without weighing in since my surgery in October. I am SCARED TO DEATH that I am going to gain! This trip and thee I have in APril are the two trips that have derailed my weight loss in the past. I have done really well today, but I am eating out for almost every meal. I say that because I packed chicken salad and cottage cheese and I am keeping it iced in my room so in case I am having problems I have something handy. HELP!!!!!!!

Lovely: I am so sorry. I have been in that situation and in a time like this all I can say is that I am very sorry for the loss of your loved one. You have been in my thoughts and prayers today. I'm sorry I couldn't post earlier. I agree with you about getting that excitement back. Although I wouldn't want to be back there waiting for surgery. I was one of the last ones and as my day approached the excitement decreased because people were recovering. I am getting excited again. I am only 6.5 pounds from ONEderland and just shy of the 80lbs mark!!!! I think we need to all post one positive thing (SV or NSV) every week! Let's hear it! I am away from my home for the rest of the week and away from my scale. Please wish me luck. Eating out almost every meal. So far so good!

April 1st Challenge Minidriver ------(Goal -10lbs) -4.5,+6.5,-3.5, ,, , Lap_dancer-----(Goal -33lbs) 0.0,+4.5,-2.0,-2.7, , , Deboregon -----(Goal -15lbs) -2.6,-3.4,+1.8,, , , Julie.Ann -------(Goal -19lbs) -4.9,-1.9,-2.0,-2.9, , , PrtyAntOvrYt---(Goal -30lbs) -4.2, ,-1.0, , , , BellaPerdente--(Goal -12lbs) 0.0,-3.0,-1.0, 0.0, , , Lotzasunshine--(Goal -12lbs)+1.5,-0.0,-0.0,-3.0, , , Jmegirl----------(Goal -15lbs) -2.6,-2.4,+1.2,+0.8, , , KaleighsMommy-(Goal -10lbs) ,-0.4,-0.4,-5.4, , , BikiniBeachy-----(Goal -12lbs) , , , :tt2:, , , ,

whew! Your lucky it came up. I was Pbing for 90 minutes of pain until it went down. It has only happened once and I hope that it doesn't happen again to me or you either! Take care.

April 1st Challenge Minidriver ------(Goal -10lbs) -4.5,+6.5,-3.5, , , , Lap_dancer-----(Goal -33lbs) 0.0,+4.5,-2.0, , , , Deboregon -----(Goal -15lbs) -2.6,-3.4,+1.8, , , , Julie.Ann -------(Goal -19lbs) -4.9,-1.9,-2.0,-2.9, , , PrtyAntOvrYt---(Goal -30lbs) -4.2, ,-1.0, , , , BellaPerdente--(Goal -12lbs) 0.0,-3.0,-1.0,0.0, , , Lotzasunshine--(Goal -12lbs)+1.5,-0.0,-0.0,-3.0, , , Jmegirl----------(Goal -15lbs) -2.6,-2.4,+1.2,+0.8, , , KaleighsMommy-(Goal -10lbs) ,-0.4,-0.4,-5.4, , , BikiniBeachy-----(Goal -12lbs) , , , , , , , I'm putting my weight down from my weigh in yesterday because I am retaining water today. I'm all swollen. I hope you don't mind. Let's hear how you guys are doing. I've been too busy to do much on-line lately and things just keep getting busier. We are down to 2 1/2 weeks left and I'm afraid I won't be making my goal, but I will keep trying. I was hoping for ONEderland. May I bit off more than I could chew! Good luck to all of you. I am all liquids for 4 days. I'm afraid I have been able to eat far more than I should so I am going to liquids for 4 days and see how I feel after that. I have had other bansters tell me how well this has worked for them to help them feel "full" after they go back to reqular meals. Wish me luck. I got a fill a week ago and I think I feel less now than I did before the fill. I have 3 weeks until I head back to see Dr. K.

Thanks Gingerbug, I bought some protein shakes and I will try fluids for the next 4 days. After that I am at a conference. I don't know how to explain a liquid diet there. Besides I lost 75lbs since these people saw me last. I don't want them to think I did it on a liquid diet. That just would give them a healthy idea of my weight loss! I'll let you know how it goes!

Hello friend-- How has the lap band journey been going for you? I know we have traded messages but you haven't told me how your journey is going. Send me a private message and catch me up. I have heard from one that knows she had a stretched pouch (saw on fluro) and she did liquid for a week and it helped so I am going to TRY a liquid diet for 4 days and see if there is any difference. That will get me to my conference and I will see how things go from there.

Oh Sarah... That has been a fear of mine. Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on how you look at it) my "pooch" in the front keeps them up. Usually the part that is way too big first is the legs. I felt like I was wearing clown pants. Anyway I'm sure no one noticed. Everyone is always wrapped up in there own life....especially when it is windy and cold. Don't waste money on a belt. Honey just buy some new pants. :wink_smile:

I have a question for you. How much were you told to eat? 1/2cup? 1 cup? 1 1/2cup? I know 3-4 oz of protein then veggies, but have you been given a guideline? Molly - We haven't heard from you. How are you doing?

As you can see by my stats below in the last 5 months I have really done pretty well. I am NOT complaining about my progress at all. My concern is that although I usually don't eat any more than 1 1/2 cups of food I am worried about having a stretched pouch. I have in the past month or so eaten pizza twice and I am shocked by how much I can eat. I know I shouldn't eat it and I usually do VERY WELL by today I ate about half of a red barron thin crust pizza. That shouldn't happen. I can feel that I ate too much, but not like I felt in the begining. No pain. Just a full feeling. I don't get hungry too often. Every 4-5 hours. I eat 3 meals a day and rarely have a snack. My biggest problem has been constipation, but being able to eat this much without much fight from my band worries me. I thought I just needed a fill to help me get full faster, but after eating so much I am wondering if that isn't the problem. I have heard that a liquid diet for a week or so can shrink a slightly stretched pouch. I'm thinking about trying this for the next 4 days or so. I know you may think I should run to my doctor. I have a fill in 3 weeks and I thought I really needed it. Keep in mind I live 7 hours away from my doctor. Please give me your feedback. __________________ High/Surgery/Current/Goal 285.5/ 271 / 207.0/ 142 Banded - 10/29/08 Three fills - 4.1cc in 10cc band April 1st Challenge