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May 3, 2009 182.4 On the day of my surgery, I weighed 213 lbs. and today I have passed the 30 lbs. mark and am 182.4 lbs. I feel so good. I am halfway to my goal. The process has been slow. It has taken 5 months for me to lose 30 lbs, but I am not dwelling on that. The lowest I have been in the last few years has been 173, so I am really looking forward to losing some virgin fat and to think I am only 10 lbs. away is great progress. The best feeling I have is not worrying about gaining this weight back so ... quickly as I have done so...many times in the past.

I am .4 lb. away from my 15 lbs. weight loss goal for this Cinco de Mayo challenge. I hope to make it by Tuesday. I am so...happy and so...excited that I actually attained a goal. I think this challenge was instrumental in helping me to achieve success with my band. I hope to meet my goal for this challenge...I have lost over 14 lbs., but not quite the 15 lbs. goal. I also hope someone starts another challenge...July 4th summer challenge perhaps. Anyway, good luck everyone. This has been great and isn't over yet, so let's finish strong!

My goal will be to walk 10,000 steps for 5 days per week. I purchased a good pedometer for a challenge at work. I am really excited about this challenge because the more we move the healthier we will be and weight loss will follow. Keep up the good work everyone because we are so...worth it!

Congratulations...you're doing great. Keep up the good work because you're worth it!

I wondered this same thing. It varies for me, but a friend of mine who works in the same office as me just recently had a fifth fill and experienced no restriction for nearly a week and then it kicked in. We just recently had a conversation about this.

May 2, 2009 183.5 lbs. I am .5 lb. away from 30 lbs total weight loss. I am 1.5 lbs. away from my Cinco de Mayo goal of losing 15 lbs. I am just so...happy. Everywhere I go, I am getting compliments:thumbup: In the past, I was always chasing the next number. When I was a size 14, I wasn't satisfied until I got down to a size 12. When I was a size 12, I wasn't satisfied until I got down to a size 10 and so on and so forth. This time, I am enjoying the progress. I am in a size 12 and I feel good because I am not in a size 16/18 anymore. When I try on a size 10 that doesn't work, I just say someday and wear the size 12. Recently I tried on a shirt and the only size they had left was medium. Because my large shirts were getting spacious, I figured there was a slight chance that I could wear a medium. However, when I discovered that I couldn't because it was too tight, I didn't become discouraged as I would have in the past. I just found me a large blouse that I could wear and thanked God that I didn't have to buy an extra large. So...yes, I am enjoying the progress. I am learning to be thankful for right now. I know that I am not where I want to be, but I thank God I am not where I used to be!

May 2, 2009 183.5 lbs. I am .5 lb. away from 30 lbs total weight loss. I am 1.5 lbs. away from my Cinco de Mayo goal of losing 15 lbs. I am just so...happy. Everywhere I go, I am getting compliments:thumbup: In the past, I was always chasing the next number. When I was a size 14, I wasn't satisfied until I got down to a size 12. When I was a size 12, I wasn't satisfied until I got down to a size 10 and so on and so forth. This time, I am enjoying the progress. I am in a size 12 and I feel good because I am not in a size 16/18 anymore. When I try on a size 10 that doesn't work, I just say someday and wear the size 12. Recently I tried on a shirt and the only size they had left was medium. Because my large shirts were getting spacious, I figured there was a slight chance that I could wear a medium. However, when I discovered that I couldn't because it was too tight, I didn't become discouraged as I would have in the past. I just found me a large blouse that I could wear and thanked God that I didn't have to buy an extra large. So...yes, I am enjoying the progress. I am learning to be thankful for right now. I know that I am not where I want to be, but I thank God I am not where I used to be!

Congratulations! Keep on keeping on because you're worth it!

Blue... I am very concerned about you and I pray that all is well with you and your band! Please take care and I hope that you've contact your lapband doctor by now. Please keep us posted!

I had lapband surgery on November 20, 2008 and I have lost a total of 29 lbs. Weight loss has been slow, but it has been with little to no effort during the first 3-4 months. I am now focused and happy with my progress. I am really happy that the likelihood of me gaining a lot of weight quickly is slim. I was sick and tired of yo-yo dieting! Good luck everyone and keep on keeping on....

(May 1st - 184 lbs.) April 1st - 189.8 lbs. April 1st - (May 1st) = lost chest 38 (37.5) .5 waist 33 (32.5) .5 hips 44.5 (43.5) 1 arm 13.5 (13) .5 thigh 25.5 (24.5) 1 So... I lost 3.5 inches and 5.8 lbs. this month!:biggrin: Not great, but definitely not bad! I am 1 lbs away from my 30 lbs. goal!:thumbup: I must keep on keeping on... We all must keep on keeping on!

(May 1st - 184 lbs.) April 1st - 189.8 lbs. April 1st - (May 1st) = lost chest 38 (37.5) .5 waist 33 (32.5) .5 hips 44.5 (43.5) 1 arm 13.5 (13) .5 thigh 25.5 (24.5) 1 So... I lost 3.5 inches and 5.8 lbs. this month!:wink: Not great, but definitely not bad! I am 1 lbs away from my 30 lbs. goal!:wub: I must keep on keeping on... We all must keep on keeping on!

May 1st - 184 lbs. (April 1st) - 189.8 lbs. May 1st (April 1st) = lost

May 1st - 184 lbs. (April 1st) - 189.8 lbs. May 1st (April 1st) = lost

I am down a total of 12 lbs. I am only 3 lbs away from my Cinco de Mayo goal! Congratulations everyone!!!

I wonder if it is possible for you to find another doctor...or to have an open, conversation with your current doctor. You must be experiencing a lot of disappointment...I hope everything works out!

I didn't do a pre-op diet, but I wish I had. I lost most of my weight during the week after surgery and after my fourth fill.

I have lost a total of 11 lbs. I am only 4 lbs away from my goal of 15 lbs. by May 5th. I am excited to make this much progress toward a goal. Thanks for starting this challenge. I hope someone starts another one ... for July 4th!!!

I don't know about anyone else, but I would be afraid to do an unfil. How exactly does the remote work?

EbonyRose, Thank you for sharing. You are always so...inspiring and I love how you keep it real. You're right because the band works when we work it by following the rules. KUTGW because you're worth it!

I don't have to tell you that your doctor was rude. I think you need to know the information you requested. May be he was having a bad day! However, you need his assistance and can't afford for him to have a bad day:) If I were you, I would schedule an appointment to see him again for answers and a solution. Take care and good luck!

April 22, 2009 186.6 lbs. This morning, I walked and concluded my workout with exercises to tone my arms. People are noticing that I am losing weight and as I receive compliments, I am sharing my lapband secret. I didn't announce to everyone when I had it done because I didn't want anyone to discourage me or judge me. The response has been overwhelmingly supportive. I am definitely learning each day about how to live with my band and the journey has not been easy, but I don't regret my decision to get the band.

April 22, 2009 186.6 lbs. This morning, I walked and concluded my workout with exercises to tone my arms. People are noticing that I am losing weight and as I receive compliments, I am sharing my lapband secret. I didn't announce to everyone when I had it done because I didn't want anyone to discourage me or judge me. The response has been overwhelmingly supportive. I am definitely learning each day about how to live with my band and the journey has not been easy, but I don't regret my decision to get the band.

I am so...excited that I have lost 10.5 lbs. for this challenge. I am less than 4 lbs. away from my 15 lbs Cinco de Mayo goal!!!!

You described it perfectly...a schizophrenic band because what and how much I can eat varies from day to day!