TracyW2

Thank you so much. You absolutely made my day. I even got all teary eyed. It is just amazing how much I am truly loving life and loving myself. I'm so glad to have all you to come to and share this experience.

So yesterday was my 3 month anniversary with my band and even though I was mad at it, somehow it seemed to pull through for me today. Here I am at 70 pounds lost! And here is a pic I just took of me and my new nose ring. One thing that I have really noticed about my monthly pictures is that I don't look near as bloated and I actually have cheek bones. I am loving the new me!

Does anyone sometimes feel as if their band isn't working some days. I worked my butt off yesterday at eating little and exercising a lot. I didn't even lose an ounce and I was so frustrated. So I took my anger out on food and ate and ate and ate. I ended up having pizza for Breakfast that my family ate last night at dinner (I didn't eat any last night because I was being good). I was able to get down 3 whole pieces that were thick crust. They went down fine and I never got the full feeling. Then for lunch I ate half a sandwhich, chips and a few Cookies. Then had a glass of milk. All of which went down easily. Today I have been letting myself eat everything that I have been staying away from. I am just so frustrated at my band. One day it seems like I have restriction and other days it is nonexistant. I don't think I can even give my band much credit for my weight loss. Sorry just having a down day. Tomorrow I will get back on track.

I had surgery on a Thursday and was back to work on Monday. I do home daycare and I had some restrictions as far as lifting. By a week after my surgery, I was back in full swing.

Wow, what a difference! You look great even with the swelling. And go you for being so confident at putting such revealing pics up.

Ara - that is hilarious!! Anthony - best of luck to you chickadee81 - I have not named my band, in fact I have never really thought about it. That is so funny about the tattoo because I just got a new one of those about a month ago. HAHAHA KarynA - thank you. So far I have found that rice doesn't seem to bother me too bad. Which is fantastic for me because I really do love rice. I need to quit the drinking too because it is way too many calories right now. I just got back from the Y and I worked out for 2 hours. That is my all time high. According to their machines I burned over 1000 calories, and I only took in about 800-1000 today. I'm eager to see my scale drop in the morning.

Wow, that is just gross.

Sorry you had trouble with sushi. I had some about a month ago and did fine, but I have also had another fill since then.

Hello fellow bandsters. I have been a bad girl this weekend. Drinking and eating out. Luckily I am only up a pound and I am getting back to my exercisnig today! My kids dropped our hair clippers on my little toe on Wednesday and I haven't been able to get my tennis shoes on, so I havent been going to the gym. But I am back in full swing today!! Oh and I must be reliving my younger days because yesterday I went and got my nosed pierced. It does look really cute and I cant wait to get a smaller stud in it. I had just about everything pierced when I was in my late teens/early twenties. Maybe being 30 now is doing somethign to me :thumbup:...well that and losing weight! Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

Same thing here.

Have a great time on your trip!!

I also have the same dr. I love his office. Best of luck to you on your journey and cant wait to hear when you finally have you surgery scheduled!

illuminationlady - thank you for posting that. I need to print it out. Some I already do and others I need to start doing!

Great - you can do it!! I can't believe we were banded on the same day and you are only at 1cc. I would definitely be seeking a more aggresive fill. I officially had to take off my wedding ring and my mother's ring today. They are just getting too loose. When my fingers are cold, they both fall right off. I was so scared of losing them, so I will put them in a safe spot for now. I want to wait to have them resized until I have lost more and I am closer to my goal. I would hate to have to have them resized again.

Thank you so much!! I think the first time in my life I am actually feeling beautiful too. :thumbup: I checked out your pictures and WOW. There is such a difference. It is truly amazing!

We all have those times where we are weak. You just have to think today is a new day and get back on track. I stress eat too, so I know how you feel.

Hello everyone. I wanted to post a quick comparison pic. I am finally starting to really notice the difference in myself and love showing off my new self. :biggrin: This is me the day of surgery. And this was me and my 2 boys last night. My oldest son and I were going on a mommy/son date night.

I had a 3yo and a 1yo at the time of my surgery. I didn't lift my 1 yo for a couple of days. My 3 yo was understanding when I showed him my stomach and why he had to be careful. I had my surgery on a Thursday and by Monday it was just me plus I run a in home daycare. I found it easier to pick up my little one if I sat on the couch and got him up there with me. Then I would stand up and pick him up from the couch. I also had to change diapers on the couch because I couldnt get down and up from the floor very well.

I have the same dr as you! I live in Quincy. It is one heck of a road trip, but luckily I usually have someone riding with me. I really like their office. Plus they listen to my concerns.

I have only thrown up once since being banded and it was my fault. I ate too much too fast and I tried to wash down my stuck food with Water. The water ended up coming back up. What does PB stand for?

You guys are definitely my band family! I enjoy coming here and hearing all the inspiring stories!! I am too curious about ab exercises. There are a few things at the Y that I do, but would love to do more.

I know how you feel. I started this weighing 330. I am now down to 270. I never thought I would even hit 250 and now I am so close. My goal is 200, but would love to see those 100s. I haven't seen those numbers since I was probably 12.

I have the 11cc Realize band and I have had 2 fills and am at 7ccs. So exactly the same as you. I am not feeling much restriction at all. I was told that most patiets start feeling restriction around 8ccs. I go for my third fill on Monday and I want to tell them to fill it up! I actually put on a couple of pounds this week because I have been able to eat like normal.

Mine are done while standing. So far they have never had trouble hitting my port.

That is awesome! Congrats!