sarahp626

O my goodness, :cursing: I know all that was exciting. I was thinking about you and keep checking your journal to see if you blog yesterday about it . U r a whole new different person and your family didn't even reconize you. That is awesome. I weighed myself this morning and I gain a pound. So that makes it back to 4 lbs gain. I'm okay with it. I have been working out really good. The weight gain is because two of my three kids is in St. louis, mo with their dad. (they been there for a month and 2 weeks) So therefore I havn't been cooking. And also I had a few drinks. But my energy level and spirit is back up with working out. Now since your family know u have lost weight. They are going to be bugging you and asking you how much more have you lost. People seem to ask me that every other day. I'm glad u enjoyed yourself. P.S. Don't worry about the 3 lb gain. U so deserve to treat yourself!!!:eek::cursing::thumbup:

When did u stop eating meat? And what made u do that? Girl I love meat too much to stop. lol

Do u live in Ma and work in NYC (New York City)? If so how far do u travel? Just curious. I live in louisiana. You can leave me a vistor's message or email. From your picture you look like u don't have much to lose. Congrats on your weight lost. Keep up the good work!

I love pizza also. Make sure you take it slow. With your fill some days you can be tighter than other days. And you food will get stuck. How much do u weigh and how much are u looking to lose? You can leave me a vistors message.

I LIKE MUSCLE MILK. YOU CAN GET IT FROM GNC STORE.

Despite my 4 lb gain. I have started back working out and I forgot how good working out makes me feel. I'm still out of shape a little since I hadn't worked out in 4 to 5 weeks. But it just feels good to keep moving. I haven't weighed myself. I'm nervous that I haven't lost anything and I don't want to get discouraged. I am 30 lbs away from my goal. It sort of seems like that's a lot since I'm not losing fast. But looking at the big picture its really not. I can lose that by my birthday, Oct 29 which is also my band-anniversary.

Despite my 4 lb gain. I have started back working out and I forgot how good working out makes me feel. I'm still out of shape a little since I hadn't worked out in 4 to 5 weeks. But it just feels good to keep moving. I haven't weighed myself. I'm nervous that I haven't lost anything and I don't want to get discouraged. I am 30 lbs away from my goal. It sort of seems like that's a lot since I'm not losing fast. But looking at the big picture its really not. I can lose that by my birthday, Oct 29 which is also my band-anniversary.

congrats...keep up the good work

congrats on meeting your goal. I know you are happy. I can't wait to meet mine.

I was told the bigger you are you will lose weight more quickly in the begining. You should still call your doctor because I am concern about you consuming 300 calories. The losest carlies I was told to consume a day is no less than 1,200. I know some people on here that was almost 300 lbs and lost 100 lbs in 8 months. And they consume around 1,000 calories. Let me know how it goes. Leave me a vistor message. I love messages.

I love my band. I'm not going to lie its not easy. U have to be committed.

It's good that you are dropping inches and turning the fat into musle. Musle burns more calories. Keeup up the good work!

Wow you can get your fills in a week. My doctor do fills ever six weeks. Also tell me a little more about breaking your carb addication. How do u do that? Leave a message on my vistor page.

Hey guys. I have been banded Oct. 29, 2008 on my birthday. I have gain 4 lbs. That's because I stop working out. I had my fifth fill Monday and I am back on track with working out.

O bye the way....there is also whats call head hungry which I hate soooooooo much. So when you feel hungry you need to ask yourself is it head hungry or real hungry.

I understand how you feel. I had my fifth fill Monday. My fourth fill I was at my sweet spot for almost three months. I had this fill for three days and I am still hungry. Be patient. Me and some other lapband people have notice it takes some days for the fill to kick in or maybe even a week. Also some days you are going to be tighter than other days. Also in the morning you will be tighter also. As far as you being swollen where they stuck you. Keep an eye on that. If its still swollen by tommorrow call the docter. You don't want to let it get infected. Also make sure you are not a diabete. You said you get light headed. I use to do that when I get really hungry and I gotten check and the doctor said I was boderline diabate. As far as no bread and pasta. Yep they are serious. I hate that part to and I must admit. I still eat it. If you don't eat it your weight lost will be much faster. (But I love it so much) Let me know if I answer all your questions. Leave me a message on my vistors page or either email me.

Sounds like u r doing good. Keep up the good work!!!

I hope they cover it. What kind of insurance do you have?

I DIDN'T TELL MY FAMILY. BUT MY COWORKERS KNOWS ABOUT IT BECAUSE 4 OF THEM HAVE THE LAPBAND. SOME PEOPLE WILL LOOK AT YOU AND WONDER WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS AND NOT JUST LOSE WEIGHT WITH OUT IT. THAT'S WHAT SOMEONE TOLD ME THAT FOUND OUT I HAD IT DONE.

You are so positive!!! I like that!! I love your pics.

I felt the same way. I lost 50 lbs and was band Oct 29, 2008. And others have lost 100 lbs, 80 lbs, etc. But look at it this way. At least you are losing. Those are lbs you will never see again.

I totally understand how u feel. When I had my surgeory Oct 29, 2009. I was so ready for it and time slowed down. I didn't tell anyone because I didn't want to hear the comments that people is telling you. They just don't understand. A few months later, I told my co-workers because in my department of 12, 4 of us are banded. Just keep your head up and try to stay postive. I know its hard.

Sounds like you hit your plateu. Google P90X and you will learn more about muscle confusion. U need to change your work outs some and work different muscles. Also I heard that at least once a week you can eat any thing you want so you can shock your body. I'm not sure about that part so you may want to ask your doctor. Now the muslce confusion part I'm sure of. And if you read P90X you will learn more. You don't have to buy the DVDs like I did (they are expensive) lol, but u will see what I'm talking about. Also you may want to workout 5 days a week instead of 6 because your musles need to rest. Good luck on your journey. I understand how you feel. I been there. O by the way. I have about 8 ccs in my band.

Well I have started back excersing really good. I work out in the morning and evening. Also I walk on my morning 15 minute break. I must say its harder starting all over again. It makes me more disappointed in myself for ever stopping. But I got to suck it up and keep on going. I knew I was going to do this. That's why I gave away all my big clothes when I lost my 50 lbs. My size 10 is getting too tight and I am wearing mostly my size 12. I also brought some more cute size 10 hand me downs. That really made me want to get back on track. Looking at all these cute clothes in the closet and knowing I can almost wear them. :cursing: I haven't weighed myself in a while because I knew I wasn't doing anything to get the weight off. As a matter of fact I gain three pounds. I'm just thankful its not more than that. I don't feel a different with my 5th fill but some times it takes a few days to a week for me to feel a different. I just felt a different with I took my meds. The third pill sort of gotten stuck. So I will have to take them about 15 minutes a part. Well I just wanted to update everyone. Feel free to give me any feedback!!:cursing:

Well I have started back excersing really good. I work out in the morning and evening. Also I walk on my morning 15 minute break. I must say its harder starting all over again. It makes me more disappointed in myself for ever stopping. But I got to suck it up and keep on going. I knew I was going to do this. That's why I gave away all my big clothes when I lost my 50 lbs. My size 10 is getting too tight and I am wearing mostly my size 12. I also brought some more cute size 10 hand me downs. That really made me want to get back on track. Looking at all these cute clothes in the closet and knowing I can almost wear them. :smile: I haven't weighed myself in a while because I knew I wasn't doing anything to get the weight off. As a matter of fact I gain three pounds. I'm just thankful its not more than that. I don't feel a different with my 5th fill but some times it takes a few days to a week for me to feel a different. I just felt a different with I took my meds. The third pill sort of gotten stuck. So I will have to take them about 15 minutes a part. Well I just wanted to update everyone. Feel free to give me any feedback!!