Alicia521

hey guys, sorry I've not posted in a while. I found out we are having a girl. Here is a picture of me taken last week @ 28 weeks with my big ol' belly

Just checking in. I find out the gender on 12/10 - only 5 days from now!

My surgeon will give me a fill as soon as the baby is born, even with breastfeeding. Thank goodness!

Just wanted to update - I'll find out the baby's gender on 12/10

I'm also having a horrible time trying to sleep in my left side. I bought a maternity pillow which should be arriving this week. I hope that helps. I get to find out the gender on 12/10. I'm going to go crazy waiting that long

Just wanted to check in. I also felt my baby around 11 weeks. It just comes in goes but I feel it the most when I'm laying down. I'm finally into the 2nd trimester and the nausea is finally gone. I will get my gender scan @ 20 weeks which will be early December.

Kim - 177 - that is amazing! You need to post some pics girl! Drews posted recently on B2G and so did LindaV. I'm feeling much better now. Morning sickness/all day sickness is gone! It is hard watching the scale go up! My waistline has expanded 3 inches! I'll find out the gender in early December. My OB won't do a gender scan until I'm at least 20 week...GRR! I'll keep you posted. How is everyone else doing?

Hey guys! Happy October. My due date is 4/22/08 for those who asked. I'm finally 12 weeks today! My unfill has been weird. I really don't have any restriction at all. I was a little crazy the first 3 weeks but now I'm not as crazy. I can eat bread again which I am actually enjoying. My portion sizes have increased but they still aren't what they were pre-band. I'm trying to snack on apples, carrots and radishes (that is what my healthy cravings are for) but I have been indulging in ice cream here and there. It is hard to believe we've been here almost 18 months. I am so thankful for my band!

I'm another pregnant bandster. I'm 9 weeks along. I had my surgery 5/8/06 and was 15 lbs from goal. I'm glad to see some others that are pregnant. My doctor made me get completely unfilled.

Hey guys. I lost everyone on here and I've not logged on in months. I pretty much stopped losing once I hit 170. I fluctuate between 170-172 but I got into a size 10 so I'm pretty comfortable with my weight. I still wouldn't mind being in the 150s but all in all I'm happy. I'm also 9 weeks pregnant now! So no weight loss for me until next spring. My surgeon made me get a complete unfill so I can pretty much eat whatever I want. I'm just having to use self control. My surgeon wasn't worried because he says I've lost more than most of his patients so it is evident that I have made the lifestyle changes needed to keep the weight off. I sure hope he is right! Anyway, hope everyone is doing well!

Happy July everyone! How are you doing this month? My weight loss has pretty much stalled completely but I'm pretty happy with myself on most days.

those babies are beautiful! I want another one so bad!!! Drews, I am glad your knee is doing well. You'll have that extra weight off in no time. I've decided I have to work out at least 4 times a week. My body is just not going to lose anymore if I don't. I tend to gravitate to 175 if I don't work out. My goal is to get in 7 workouts this week. Wish me luck!

Thanks for the new thread Neal! I'm down 3.8 lbs since my fill on 5/22. I have pretty good restriction. Right now, I am just really trying to focus on eating the right things and exercising. I think the main thing I have realized is that it never does get any easier and even though I have my band for accountability it is always going to be a conscious effort on my part not to gain weight. Anyone have exciting summer plans?

Glad to hear the surgery went well Amy! Congrats on the grandbabies Marci! Myra, that is awesome about your walk! Kim, you have come so far this year and you are a workout machine! Nothing new here with me...just trying to get back to my lowest weight again that I hit a few months ago (168). I started the Transfirmer video series so hopefully that will help me slim down some. We are about to start trying for our second baby as well.

Here are a few more taken over this past month.

I am almost a little reluctant to join a challenge because I haven’t been doing well with them but here goes. I am setting my goal for 165, which is actually my new goal weight or wherever gets me to a size 10. I’ve been having a hard time getting good restriction so I am getting another fill today. I think this will take me to 3.25 cc. I’ve posted some pictures as well to document the changes I’ve made in the past year. These pictures are from May 2006 and from May 2007 at my son's b-day party.

Today is my one year bandiversary. I'm down 83 lbs. I also wanted to lose 100 but I'm pleased with my results. I definitely need another fill! My life has changed in so many ways. I feel like a new person. I lost the bulk of my weight in the first 6-7 months and it has been very slow this year but I know I made the best decision for myself and my family. I had blood work done last week and everything was perfect! I'm glad I did this before I turned 30 (13 days from now!) We all need to post some pictures this month!

Linda you have done such a great job! You are truly an inspiration. My bandiversary is tomorrow!

How's everyone doing this month? My bandiversary is 5 days away - that is hard to believe!

That's great news! Keep us posted on the date.

My doctor says 1200. Here is a link to a useful website. http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm I eat between 1400-1650 to get the best results.

My surgeon recommends 1200 per day. Here is a link to a useful website. http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm

I got 1 cc for my first fill and then 2.5 for my second. Fill #2 is when I hit my sweet spot.

I'm a May 2006 bandster but I thought I'd pop in and wish you all good luck!

It took mine 30 days and I called often to follow up. I asked mine how long it would take and they told me 30 days.