AngieB2009

Davia - That is so awesome! For a while, I couldn't wrap my head around why I was not loosing lbs. (I lost inches, not lbs.) After reading on the forum, I realized I was not the only one, and it became easier to be kinder to myself over the reality. I am a teller, so I did feel some pressure from the people I had shared my WLS with. After I accepted the fact that I would need a decent fill in order to loose some "real" weight, the serenity flowed in. For me, I was a slow starter. After this 3rd fill, the lbs are beginning to drop off! Eureka! My husband is very proud of me, I am proud of me. It's a great feeling. What is even better, is the feeling that food no longer has such a control over me. Thank you for your comment! It means alot to be able to share this journey with others who have success!

I bought a new scale. It is a Weight Watchers scale. I have to say, it is nicer than my older one. When I stepped on it, I was nervous it would tell me I was heavier than the old scale. NOPE - LIGHTER! It read 246.6! Whoop! That number made me happy, considering last week I ate sweets EVERYDAY at work. Talk about a bad week for weight loss. Yikes! I am officially down 32.3 lbs! Yay me! I am relieved, and excited about the numbers going down. For a while, I was getting down hearted. It can be difficult not to compare myself to others. I knew as soon as I got a decent level of fill built up in my band, the numbers would start to change. Waiting is the hardest part. The relief on my husbands face is nice to see. I think he was worried when the weight didn’t start to shed right away. I am happy, he is happy, we are happy! I mentioned to him this morning, I am nearing the weight I was at when I began my pregnancy in April 2007. I was 240 when I stepped on the scale at the Dr.’s office. We had just returned from out honeymoon. I think I gained 5 lbs on the cruise. Ugh! Each new mark is great to see. Before long, I will need to clean out my closet. That will be exciting! What is great is I have plenty of cloths to fit into! I saved my cloths, so I won’t be shopping for a while. I have cloths all the way down to size 14. Currently I am a size 20/22 depending on the pant. I can’t wait to wear some of my tops again. They are nice and waiting for me. My boobs are getting smaller! I realize I am going to have to buy a few bras in the next month or so. Let’s talk fills….shall we. I have an apt for a fill this week. Still trying to decide if I need it, am I restricted enough?? During my TOM I noticed I tighten up. It was great! The amount of food I was comfortable eating decreased. The weight is coming off…..maybe I should wait on the fill. This week I am going to evaluate my eating, and weight loss. Right now, as it stands, I think I should cancel the apt for Friday. My hubby and I talked about it, and we decided to wait and see how this week goes. Will I loosen back up? That is the big question? Realistically, as long as I am loosing 1 lb a week, we are good to go. Goals: along with my 10 lb goals, I am hoping to loose another 15 lbs by December. I believe that is do-able. I am hesitant to set the goal higher, due to my slow beginnings. Can I take a moment to say, I love this band. Goal + Current weight loss = over 45 lbs! I love it. I am not unhappy with the weight loss, and feel happy to be loosing it slowly. My hope is to not have extra skin. It wouldn’t hurt my feeling one bit to avoid a tummy tuck. I am noticing a difference in my skin and hair. I have been taking a vitamin E gel capsule, calcium, and NeoCell, along with take a multi vitamin, liquid. Today, I ordered some children’s’ liquid iron. I’ve noticed I am bruising more & I figure adding some iron in every now and again would be wise. Seems like a lot of supplements’. I joke they are my breakfast or snacks.

I bought a new scale. It is a Weight Watchers scale. I have to say, it is nicer than my older one. When I stepped on it, I was nervous it would tell me I was heavier than the old scale. NOPE - LIGHTER! It read 246.6! Whoop! That number made me happy, considering last week I ate sweets EVERYDAY at work. Talk about a bad week for weight loss. Yikes! I am officially down 32.3 lbs! Yay me! I am relieved, and excited about the numbers going down. For a while, I was getting down hearted. It can be difficult not to compare myself to others. I knew as soon as I got a decent level of fill built up in my band, the numbers would start to change. Waiting is the hardest part. The relief on my husbands face is nice to see. I think he was worried when the weight didn’t start to shed right away. I am happy, he is happy, we are happy! I mentioned to him this morning, I am nearing the weight I was at when I began my pregnancy in April 2007. I was 240 when I stepped on the scale at the Dr.’s office. We had just returned from out honeymoon. I think I gained 5 lbs on the cruise. Ugh! Each new mark is great to see. Before long, I will need to clean out my closet. That will be exciting! What is great is I have plenty of cloths to fit into! I saved my cloths, so I won’t be shopping for a while. I have cloths all the way down to size 14. Currently I am a size 20/22 depending on the pant. I can’t wait to wear some of my tops again. They are nice and waiting for me. My boobs are getting smaller! I realize I am going to have to buy a few bras in the next month or so. Let’s talk fills….shall we. I have an apt for a fill this week. Still trying to decide if I need it, am I restricted enough?? During my TOM I noticed I tighten up. It was great! The amount of food I was comfortable eating decreased. The weight is coming off…..maybe I should wait on the fill. This week I am going to evaluate my eating, and weight loss. Right now, as it stands, I think I should cancel the apt for Friday. My hubby and I talked about it, and we decided to wait and see how this week goes. Will I loosen back up? That is the big question? Realistically, as long as I am loosing 1 lb a week, we are good to go. Goals: along with my 10 lb goals, I am hoping to loose another 15 lbs by December. I believe that is do-able. I am hesitant to set the goal higher, due to my slow beginnings. Can I take a moment to say, I love this band. Goal + Current weight loss = over 45 lbs! I love it. I am not unhappy with the weight loss, and feel happy to be loosing it slowly. My hope is to not have extra skin. It wouldn’t hurt my feeling one bit to avoid a tummy tuck. I am noticing a difference in my skin and hair. I have been taking a vitamin E gel capsule, calcium, and NeoCell, along with take a multi vitamin, liquid. Today, I ordered some children’s’ liquid iron. I’ve noticed I am bruising more & I figure adding some iron in every now and again would be wise. Seems like a lot of supplements’. I joke they are my breakfast or snacks.

Getting a Grip! Posted by AngieB, Sep 18 2009, 11:39 AM Admin/Owner Options Make This Entry A Draft

Getting a Grip! Posted by AngieB, Sep 18 2009, 11:39 AM Admin/Owner Options Make This Entry A Draft

Amazed..the scale loves me! Reward Posted by AngieB, Sep 17 2009, 09:34 AM Admin/Owner Options Make This Entry A Draft

Amazed..the scale loves me! Reward Posted by AngieB, Sep 17 2009, 09:34 AM Admin/Owner Options Make This Entry A Draft

I am happy to say that I am catching a glimps of the 240's! My scale said 249.6! Yay!

It's a process. Each step gets you closer to the goal you are working for! Try not to beat yourself up, you are doing great. Set some small goals and work toward them. For example, if you don't normally have a veggie at meal time, add one. If you don't set down together for a meal, start. One step at a time. There are some great food ideas that are tasty and easy to make. Check them out, it will give you a place to start. You are doing great! Set some goals! You can change one step at a time!

WTG!!! That is a great amount of lbs to drop! Keep on keeping on!

Well this week has been a real challenge......it's "employee appriciation week" at work and WOW! Muffins, Cookies, Klondic Bars, Sandwiches, ect ect....Food Food Food Food. Plus I am having a visitor, so that makes me want sweets. Horrible time of the month to have will power! UGH! I pretty much feel like this.... I don't need much along the lines of temptation when it come to food......give me a break....I dive in head first.....

Well this week has been a real challenge......it's "employee appriciation week" at work and WOW! Muffins, Cookies, Klondic Bars, Sandwiches, ect ect....Food Food Food Food. Plus I am having a visitor, so that makes me want sweets. Horrible time of the month to have will power! UGH! I pretty much feel like this.... I don't need much along the lines of temptation when it come to food......give me a break....I dive in head first.....

Who hides from the camera......*looks both ways* LOL

WTG on the weight loss! Bummer about the BIG "P" guess it's out bodies way of catching up. I've avoided the scales all week due to TOM. Nice to just live for a week and not watch the numbers!

Made a good decision! Posted by AngieB, Today, 08:49 AM Admin/Owner Options Make This Entry A Draft

Made a good decision! Posted by AngieB, Today, 08:49 AM Admin/Owner Options Make This Entry A Draft

I think it's great you are striving for a healthy goal. To each their own. We all have our own ideas of what to fat and to skinny is. It's crazy to me that she even approached you. She has some very passionate feelings, that is for sure. We are shaped by our past so you can see how her cancer experience really took a toll on her. God Bless her. I am glad she was well enough to concour her cancer! My Aunt always wanted to be thin. When she was battleing cancer she would comment, I always longed to be thin. I wish I wouldn't have seen it this way. Keep on keeping on!

Liquids are hard. When I do liquids after a fill I normally do 1 full day. The second day I do liquids until super. I keep up the second day routine until I can't stand it anymore. Then I go back to eating. Swelling is not our friend! If you find after a few days your are still pretty tight, you may get your wish to be less restricted. A small unfill maybe in order. I've read how .1cc can make all the difference in the resricted to much world. Hang in there! Add some popcickles or something fun to keep you on track! Don't worry, it's only a few days. food will be there when you are finshed! LOL I am not sure about the 4th fill. I am really on the fence. It's not until later in the month, so I can always cancel it. I hear ya on creeping up on your sweet spot. I am grateful it was/is a gradule process or it would have really been a RUDE awakening. I am a foodie, so I am still struggling. I do exceptionally well during my work day, then the evening comes and it's hard. The weekends are my worst time........I tend to benge. Benging now is different than pre band but....a benge is still a benge..... Hang in there!!!! Let me know how you are doing. Support makes all the difference in the world!

Let' get moving! And some other HONEST stuff. Posted by AngieB, Today, 08:48 AM Admin/Owner Options Make This Entry A Draft

Let' get moving! And some other HONEST stuff. Posted by AngieB, Today, 08:48 AM Admin/Owner Options Make This Entry A Draft

I've heard it can take a couple weeks for a fill to settle in. I have been hoping for that.....I have my 4th fill scheduled on the 25th. After my 2nd, briefly, and my 3rd fill I felt the restriction I have been shooting for! I am really wanting to hit the "sweet spot" this time!

Glad I was able to help! I hope a couple days of liquids will help you get back on track. Sounds like you are doing good!

Glad to hear it worked itself out in a weeks time. Yay! I am doing the happy dance with you! Thanks for sharing the outcome.

Awesome! I am pumped for you and your upcoming surgery! Here is to our success! Enjoy the pre-op diet. It will prepare your body for the post-op! Woot! What a life changer!

Way to Go! I love reading this post! Congradulations on being down 100 lbs! What a success and great feeling! Keep on keeping on!