Libbyjane1976

I had to quit wearing a ring because it kept sliding all over the place. I went from pants size 26/28 (barely fitting into them) to a size 24. Although 24's are getting too big on me. I tried on size 22 pants the other day and they fit but were very tight. Went from size 26/28 in shirts down to an 18/20. I think i'm starting to grow out of my 18/20's. My bra went from 46D to 42D. I'm starting to lose actual cup size now so I may end up as a large C when all is said and done. As far as shoes go, my foot isn't as wide as it used to be. I have to get new crocs in a smaller size because the ones I have are too big. I tried on a pair of Candies shoes at Kohls the other day and they fit. Usually my foot would've been too wide and they wouldn't of fit. Me and my 4 year old nephew can snuggle up together on the couch with no problems (before I would've taken up the whole space). Can't wait to get on an airplane next month to see how I fit in the airplane seat! Hope I don't need a seatbelt extender. I can cross my legs and keep them crossed for a while. I even find myself doing that at work. My 8 year old nephew can totally put his arms around me now. My biggest will be the day I no longer wear plus size clothing and make it to onederland.

Wow you are not too far from your goal! I wouldn't worry about how you are doing compared to others because everybody loses at different rates. I was losing 2 lbs a week every week and lately it seems i'm losing 2 lbs every other week. It's frustrating! I have such a long way to go! Congrats to you! Before you know it you will be at your goal weight!

Since giving up my Diet Pepsi I started drinking ALOT more iced tea and this is my favorite!!! Also, since it's nice out I'll stick 2 or 3 tea bags into a pitcher, fill it with water and let it sit outside in the sun for a couple of hours before refrigerating.

Congrats! At least you only have to do a 3 day liquid diet. I had to do 2 weeks!! Good luck tomorrow!

So far I am 58 lbs down and I have another 6 1/2 months to go before my 1 year bandaversary. I'm hoping to lose 32 more lbs for a even 100 by my 1 year date. my weight loss has drastically slowed down. I was losing 2 lbs a week and now i'm losing 2 lbs every other week.

Hmmm good question. Just be careful because you don't want your clothes to get too baggy. You might be walking down the hall one day and they may fall off ya! I don't think you're gonna be able to wait that long. 6 months you will probably lose about 40 - 50 lbs maybe more depending upon your body.

Hey Panda. Congrats to you! Lapband isn't a diet as it is a change in life. Sorry that your family isn't really supportive but i'm sure as time goes on they will see that lapband is different from "dieting" and will hopefully become more supportive. Glad you seem to be doing it for the right reasons. I started my testing the day after my birthday and smartly waited until after the holidays so I could "enjoy" them one last time. You can still "enjoy" them just in alot smaller portions. lol. Good luck!

Wow that is so awesome! I can't wait to get there one day. Congrats to you!

I do have one NSV I would like to report. My mom and I were at Kohl's over the weekend looking at shoes (my favorite) but I've never bothered to try on stilhetto heels because my feet have always been too wide. I've lost some weight in my feet and they aren't are wide anymore. I tried on a pair of Candies and they fit perfectly. They looked good too. I didn't buy them because I didn't have the money but I may go back one payday and get them. But I was very excited to know I could fit into a pair of those shoes!

What an a**. I have a co-worker who has made comments about this lady who works in another department who is overweight. It ticks me off. She is a supervisor and really shouldn't be talking that way about people. It really makes me wonder what she says about me behind my back ya know? I don't know who she thinks she is to sit there and judge people about their weight. People like that we have to write off as being ignorant and move on. It's not worth our time. They are always going to be ignorant.

That is crazy! I would've been PO'd if they sent me away without a fill. They find my port right away every time. I'm sorry you had to go through this experience.

Yea sounds like you're due for another fill to me. I go every 4 weeks for a fill. Yea my doctor does that for when you go on vacations. Hope you have a good one!!! I'm going to Disney World at the end of August. I won't ask for an unfill because for the most part I have no problems when it comes to eating meals. I just eat a lot less.

I only took 3 days off work so I used personal time.

Congrats! You are truly an inspiration to us.

I'm flying to Orlando at the end of August and I'm anxious to see how I fit in the airplane seat. I hope I won't need a seatbelt extender. I didn't need one when I flew to Vegas 4 years ago and was 40 lbs heavier.

I'm 32 and I should've gone through with this 4 years ago when I had the chance (and the approval). I started the process by attending a seminar and a referral from my PCP. Stupid me never made the follow up appointment with the doctor. It took me 4 years and 30 more lbs before I finally said enough was enough and committed myself to it. Best thing I've ever done. I've never been more happier in my life than I am right now! I can't wait for bathing suit season next year!!!

My advice would be to eat more Protein instead of drinking it. Good luck to you. You can get back on track!!!

I'm starting to get people at work notice my weight loss. The office I work in, everybody knows I had lapband done, but people in other offices have no clue (I work for the County). People come up to me and say what's your secret. I've told one person because she had a friend who is obese and she wanted to be able to pass along my advice to her friend so I gave her my surgeon's card. But another lady who approached me I just kinda played it off and said thank you. You're right people do watch you. My dad asks how much you up to now and there are times I don't lose anything that week and he's like that's it. That really annoys me. I finally had to sit him down and tell him that my weight loss is going to be much slower with lapband because the lb is a tool to help you lose weight. It doesn't lose weight for you. I still have to control what I eat. Ugh! Frustrating.

Are you still on liquid diet or you to the mushy food stage yet? I would try cream based Soups such as cream of broccoli. That may help to keep you fuller longer. Good luck! That is odd that your surgeon was so quick to give you an unfill.

Wow first of all congrats on your 30 lb weight loss so far that is really awesome. We are human and we are going to put our bands to the test. It is going to take several fills from your doctor before you begin to feel restriction. I'm 5 months in and i'm still not to my "sweet spot". I do however have good restriction. For the most part I follow the rules but there are times where I don't and I haven't gained 5 lbs so I doubt you will. Unless of course you do it daily then maybe you would but once in a while won't hurt you!!!

That is so awesome I hope everything is smooth sailing for you from here on out!!! Congrats!

A weight watchers english toffee ice cream bar. yum.

I am a little over 5 months post op and I love my band. I feel so wonderful and i'm on my way to getting myself healthy!!!

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What an awesome accomplishment! I too hate the word obese. When I began my journey my BMI was at 53 and now it's down to 44. Can't wait to be in just the overweight category!! One day soon.