melinda_205

I had to check out your pictures to get myself motivated again. When I first joined this site you were one of the first people to welcome me. You are such an inspiration. I was curious as to when you were banded and how much you exercise? I have just finished nursing school (LPN) and I am so happy to finally have the time to exercise but now I have to find the motivation. Anything that you can offer will be very much appreciated. Thanks, Melinda

Hey thanks for checking in..it always helps to remember that you are not doing this alone! I think I am at a stall, for the past few weeks I have managed to gain and lose the same 2-3lbs but I cant get it off to stay off! I know it is my fault bc I can come up with a thousand excuses not to exercise but I really need to get back in gear! How are you doing and how much have you lost so far? Sounds like you are doing pretty good maintaining a steady weight loss....its always better than gaining! Good luck

Hi, I just saw your name on a post and saw that we were banded the same day, and we are both from Alabama....so how are you doing, and what part of Alabama are you from? I just got a fill on Friday and I think I may be too tight....cant keep anything down. As soon as it goes down, it comes up which I hate. I have heard about that leading to band slipping. Anyway, just curious bc I saw your band date.

Melinda

I havent had any problems with my band either and hope that it stays that way. I had a pre op diet and I guess I done ok until 2 days before surgery and then I just blew that to hell at the chinese buffet! I dont really know what I expected from the band...still dont know but I am ready to get this weight off so I hope that is works. I dont know if I saw you on this forum but there is a forum called "freedom Fighters weekly weigh in" I havent posted my weight in there yet but do like to look at it just to give me an idea if I am on track or at least close to being on track with others that were banded around the same time as us, so you may want to check it out too. Thanks for getting back with me and best of luck with your band!

Hey, I saw a reply that you posted and we were banded pretty close to the same time. I was banded 7-1-09. How are you doing so far with weight loss and changing old habits? I have lost 25 lbs but then the scale hasnt moved this week so I am hoping that the weight loss will pick up again soon! Good luck on your journey.

Hi, I was just looking at some of the before and after pics and I think you are my hero! I was just banded on 7-1-09 and so far I have only lost 25 pounds. I hope that number goes up soon! I'm gonna show my husband your pics, he is also a large man but he said that he doesnt know if he would ever get the band bc he can get the weight off himself. He is right, but he gains it back each time, just as I have. I dont think he is really aware of how dangerous the diabetes, high blood pressure and extra weight can be for him. Anyway, back to you AWESOME JOB! When were you banded?

Hi jess! I just saw your pictures and all I can say is WOW! You have done an amazing job. I havent been so lucky. I was just banded July 1, 2009 but already feel like i have failed. The weight doesnt seem to be moving and I'm not sure of what I am doing wrong. I have tried to talk to my nurse (the doctore is very seldom in) but she isnt the friendliest person in the business and isnt very helpful. I am a full time nursing student and havent been able to attend very many support meetings so I was wondering if you could give me some pointers.