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I haven't been exercising as good as I should and that is my plan, to get on a daily program of biking/cycling. I have found that I have adjusted pretty well to the adjustment and are seeing some immediate results. I finally hit the 20 lbs. lost mark today! I am so happy about that. I know what you mean about baggy size 18's, but too expensive to replace them all. Maybe you can reward yourself with 1 new pant suit. Is it possible that you can wear dress slacks and just change up your shirts each day? You may have to get creative with your clothing on the way down. But, hey, what a terrible problem to have, huh?!! LOL! Keep up the good work! Talk to you soon! Shelley

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This is crazy, I need more room!!

I did have a non-scale victory yesterday. I found that I can wear Large tops now instead of XL! :thumbup: I am starting to see the changes in my body and face. It's very rewarding. One thing that I did find that I have a hard time eating is cake. Yes, I know, probably shouldn't have much of it anyway, but for whatever reason it really chokes me up! So, actually that is kind of cool. Built in protection against cake!

I am kinda bummed today, I have to go get a repeat mammogram because my mamo showed an irregularity they called calcifications. They say not to worry, but you can't help it. I go next Tuesday.

Okay, I should go. Hope you have a great rest of the week and wonderful weekend!!

Shelley:tongue2:

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They put a 10 cc lap-band on me. They said my liver looked good and had no problems! I was happy about that. I go for a check up this Tuesday and then for a fill in 6 weeks. It should be interesting! Thank you so much for keeping me in your prayers and thoughts...it must have worked!! :thumbup:

It's time for some pain meds and bedtime, so I will talk to you soon!

Shelley

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I don't have alot of energy and I am really sore, but overall I think I am doing pretty good. I can't sleep in my bed yet, I have been in the recliner. I think I will be better tomorrow. They put a 10 cc lap-band on me. They said my liver looked good and had no problems! I was happy about that. I go for a check up this Tuesday and then for a fill in 6 weeks. It should be interesting! Thank you so much for keeping me in your prayers and thoughts...it must have worked!!

It's time for some pain meds and bedtime, so I will talk to you soon!

Shonia,

Surgery went well! I was home by 2:30 that afternoon. Turns out I did have a hiatal hernia and the doctor repaired it! yeah! Hopefully, no more reflux. The gas pains are pretty bad...my left shoulder has been the worst! I have a pain pump and liquid Lortab. I have been using GasX and a heating pad for the gas...its about all that helps. I had alot of pain last night because I let too much time pass between pain meds. Won't make that mistake again. Haven't been hungry at all. Been on clear liquids until this evening, had a protein shake and felt icky for about an hour afterwards.

Hi Gretchen!!!

Don't give up girl! You can do it!! Remember, it's a slow and steady race, but persistence wins! I also felt restriciton at the beginning of my fill, then it would loosen up on me too. I just had my 2nd fill last Monday. I can definitely feel it now and even had a "stuck" episode...man that hurt! I felt like I didn't do very well with my first fill. I lost 5 lbs. in 5 weeks. But my doctor told me that was actually really good for a first fill and that ideally for me, 1 lb. a week is optimal. The amount you lose depends on your beginning weight of course, so the more you weigh, the more you lose. Anyway, I have days where I think this is too slow for me too! But then I remember that I wasn't doing very well without it, so just hang in there! How much total have you lost? I have lost 22-23 lbs. so far...and still counting! I will be here if you need to talk again!!

Shelley :cool2:

Hi Laura,

Thank you for all the wonderful information you are sharing with me!! It sure helps to have buddies in this journey. Wow, .75 to 1 lb a day!! Amazing! :w00t: It is going to be a fun to see how our bodies morph into something we probably have seen in years! I know I am looking forward to having some variety in my diet and actually look forward to the post-op diet! - cont -

Hi Laura,

Surgery went well! I was home by 2:30 that afternoon. Turns out I did have a hiatal hernia and the doctor repaired it! yeah! Hopefully, no more reflux. The gas pains are pretty bad...my left shoulder has been the worst! I have a pain pump and liquid Lortab. I had alot of pain last night because I let too much time pass between pain meds. Won't make that mistake again. Haven't been hungry at all. Been on clear liquids until this evening, had a protein shake and felt icky for about an hour afterwards. I don't have alot of energy and I am really sore, but overall I think I am doing pretty good. I can't sleep in my bed yet, I have been in the recliner. I think I will be better tomorrow.

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I don't have alot of energy and I am really sore, but overall I think I am doing pretty good. I can't sleep in my bed yet, I have been in the recliner. I think I will be better tomorrow. They put a 10 cc lap-band on me. They said my liver looked good and had no problems! I was happy about that. I go for a check up this Tuesday and then for a fill in 6 weeks. It should be interesting! You are probably bouncing back at little quicker than me due to your age! Message me anytime if you want to talk!

Take care,

Shelley

Gretchen,

Surgery went well! I was home by 2:30 that afternoon. Turns out I did have a hiatal hernia and the doctor repaired it! yeah! Hopefully, no more reflux. The gas pains are pretty bad...my left shoulder has been the worst! I have a pain pump and liquid Lortab. I have been using GasX and a heating pad for the gas...its about all that helps. I had alot of pain last night because I let too much time pass between pain meds. Won't make that mistake again. Haven't been hungry at all. Been on clear liquids until this evening, had a protein shake and felt icky for about an hour afterwards.

Cindy,

Thank you so much for the get well gift and all your support! You and Sheri are awesome!!!

Shelley/Tracey : )

Congrats on 30 lbs!!!! : )))))))

We are keeping neck and neck on this journey, I am at 30 lbs. too!!! ha ha! Didn't go for my 4th fill because I was still losing weight. I even lost weight on vacation! How cool is that?! Looking forwrad to even more weight loss! This is fun! ; )

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They just don't make enough room for me to talk! ha ha!

Actually, I tore a stitch doing something really stupid. I was on the couch watching TV and I jumped up to go to the bathroom (my husband and I sometimes race to the bathroom during commerical breaks). When I jumped up and began to run, I felt a terrible pain and stopped in my tracks (yes, I realize how dumb this was!). After that, the pain was getting worse every time I sat down, stood up, got in bed, or hardly even moved. I went to the doc and sure enough, tore a stitch. I have been taking it easy since (no more racing!) and feel really good. I am walking for exercise, but not too brisk just yet. I was told to wait 3 weeks for healing! Yes, it's hard sitting still! But I feel great now and am ready to get going!!! Take care and talk to you soon!! **HUGS**

Shelley

Glad to hear you are doing better! I am with you, I am ready to be off liquids. I am going to talk to my doctor about it today when I go in for my check up. I did have some mashed pototes yesterday (oops!) Just a little, but they were good and I tolerated them well, actually better than the protein drinks!

I see you got your ticker working! Yeah! I am looking forward to the bloating going down, I have been wearing my pants underneath by belly, b/c it is so tender. Good thing I don't leave the house much! ha ha!

Take care and talk to you later! : )))

Hey girl, how are you doing? Sorry I haven't been on here in a long time! I need to get better about that! I was stuck for almost 2 months and was really getting frustrated. Finally got a fill in October and got the ball rolling again, albeit still slow, but losing! I have lost a total of 37 lbs. so far, which makes the halfway mark for me! That is exciting! I was really hoping to make 50 lbs. before my bandiversary in February. I am scheduled for a fill next week, but it will have to be a small one, as I am feeling pretty good restriction. How did it go with your un-fill? Have you found a good place? I know it's hard and sometimes even maddening, but just don't give up! It will definitely get moving sooner or later! You have made amazing progress and look just beautiful! Take care!

Shelley ; )

Hey girl, how you doing? I am doing pretty good, but feel I could be doing better. I am not giving up though! I am starting to exercise more and more and now I am going to watch what I eat a little more and see if that doesn't get the ball rolling a little faster. Since my last fill, I have actually gained 2 lbs. and finally (2 weeks later) lost those 2 lbs., leaving me back to where I was 3 weeks ago! This is frustrating, one step forward and two steps back! URGH! Hope you are doing better!

Shelley : )~

Hey girl, how's it going? Haven't talked to you in a while. Not much has happened since the last time we talked. I have lost about 35 lbs. and have been staying there. I joined the gym and exercise regularly now, but the scale just doesn't budge. It's been 2 months of no weight loss. I am scheduled for a fill on 10/30/09. Hopefully just a little bump will get me back on the road again! I don't want to be too tight...so slow and steady is okay with me, but not slow and nothing! ha ha! Hope you are doing well. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Shelley

hey girl, how's it going? How many fills have you had? I am on my second fill (not feeling much difference from the first one) and scheduled for a 3rd fill on 6/22/09. Still, I am down 23 lbs. and feeling good! Hope you are doing great!

Shelley

Hey girl! How are you doing? Haven't talk to you in a while! Just wanted to stop in and say HI! Hope you are making progress. I am doing pretty good...30 lbs. down so far and still moving down! So very happy about the lapband! I passed on my 4th fill because I feel like I am at a good place right now. Time will tell! Hope to talk to you soon!

*Shelley*

Hey girl! Our Bandiversary is coming up very soon!!! 2/25/10! I can't believe it's been a year already! I just celebrated 40 lbs. this week. I thought I would never meet that mark! The last few months have been hard and the weight has been slowwww to come off! But I am still hopeful that it will keep moving down the scale. I have had 5 fills so far and have a total of 5 cc. I don't think I can take anymore, my band is tight enough for now. I sure hope that you are doing okay and that you have found a good spot (with the band). Love to hear from you!

Shelley

Hey girl! You look SO GOOD!!! You go girl!!! I passed on my 4th fill too. I feel like I am at a pretty good place right now. Losing about 1/2 to 1 lb each week, slow and steady, but not too restricted! I have lost 30 lbs. so far and feeling good! I even lost weight on vacation! Nice, huh?! Keep up the good work!!

Shelley ; )))

Hey Gretchen,

How are you doing? Haven't heard from you in a while. Just wanted to say HI and see how you were doing. Things are going well here. Still on my 3rd fill and doing good. 30 lbs. down now, even lost weight on vacation! That was awesome. I am going to start going to the gym soon, so maybe that will help things move along even faster. Hope you are doing well. Write me when you can!

Shelley

Hey Guy,

How are you doing? When do you get your first fill? How is the eating going? This week it's like my old appetite has reappeared and I want to eat everything! I am still eating probably half of my old portion sizes, but getting worried. I have really just maintained my weight loss from about 1 week after surgery. My doctor tells me this is normal and not to worry. My fill is 4/6/09 and I am ready!!

Hey you! How are you? Haven't heard from you in a while. If you need to talk, I will be glad to listen!

Shelley ; )

Hey! How ya doing? Are having any problems eating or feeling restriction? I got my fill yesterday. I ended up getting 2 cc and I already had 1 cc, so now I have 3 cc. I am still on liquids for 24 hours, so I am not sure how eating is yet! I am ready to beat that 1 lb that I have been chasing for the last month! Take care!!

Shelley