TenaciousTrace

Update for me........My weigh in today is 150!!! A total loss of 121 lbs!. I started in a womans size 24 and now wear a size 8 !! I haven't felt this good about myself since high school!!!

I've been using the RVL Meal Replacement Shakes from Mona Vie along with a supplement capsule and a protein bar. I drink a shake in the morning with a capsule. It fills me up and gives me energy. I usually stay full till 12-1, then I have a sensible lunch. Sometimes I get a little hungry in the afternoon so I'll eat a half of a protein bar. Then for dinner I usually drink another shake and take a capsule and I'm pretty well done for the day. Sometimes I'll eat a healthy dinner, just depends on my schedule and how I feel. Since I started these shakes about a month and a half ago I've dropped 25 lbs, my hair isn't falling out anymore and I feel great!! Overall since LapBand I'm down 100 lbs.

I've lost right at 100 lbs!! And I feel awesome!!! Got about 40 to goal! My current weight below is incorrect, I'm currently 185.

Your threads are very profound. I appreciate your candid honesty, truly I do. Since joining this site in June 2009 I have lost 70 lbs and gone down from a womens size 24 to a misses size 16. While I feel great I still have another 40 or so pounds to reach goal. But the attention has already started and I can feel myself getting scared. It's like my weight is my hiding place and as it strips away I'm feeling very exposed. Emotionally I'm starting to "trip" if you will. I'm glad to know that this can be normal for some people. Thank you for your inspirations. And I'm sorry for your emotional anguish, I'll keep you in my thoughts. ~Tracy

I want to get in on the challenge....can I still jump in now?:biggrin:

I am glad to hear that everything went well for you!! I am still waiting for insurance approval to schedule surgery to have it repaired. But in the meantime I am proceeding ahead with my healthy food choices and exercise....keeping my chin up!! I have a greater goal!! Best wishes! Thanks to all for your support!

I wish you the best!! ~Tracy

Thank you for your reply. And I'm sorry to hear about your complications. I know your right, complications are inevitable at some point. Can I ask, how was the experience of the repair? My doc said that they just re-open the incision near the port, flip the port and re-secure it. But I guess my apprehension comes from the fact that to me it's surgery again! How was the recovery? Did you have to take time off of work? I mean longer than just the day for the procedure..... And do they have to fix the leaky port the same way? I guess I know the answers to these questions....it's just nice to hear feedback from someone who has been there. Looking forward to hearing back from you.

So i went to the Dr. today for what would have been my second fill. But....I found out that my port has flipped :biggrin:. So needless to say, I left without a fill. Now I have been fully educated and I new ths was possible complication but as anyone would I had hoped it wouldn't happen to me. And I've been on such a roll and so focused to make this a success that it has kinda put me in a down mood. I am waiting for pre-approval to go back in and re-secure my port. And it's back to surgery....at least it is minor. I'm trying to count my blessings, I know it could be worse. In the meantime, I'm going to stay focused, steer the course and face what I have to face!! I'm still bound and determined to make his journey a success!! I just had to get that out there!! Best wishes to all you wonderful people!!

Hi Everyone! My name it Tracy. I was banded in June. I too have been clean and sober for 4 1/2 years! I am loving life and loving my band. I was also afraid of the pain meds so I didn't even take them, I just used Tylenol. All is good!! Congrats to all on their sober time!

Thats right!! We are the "New and improved" 20 something!!! Keep up the great work! And congrats on the new job!

I think we have all experienced this in the beginning....I was banded June 4th 2009 and the first few days I too kept thinking "What did I do??!!" I was on this site every waking moment of my day and this is what pulled me through. I found tips, support, suggestions and a knowing that I wasn't alone. Today I'm just over two months banded and have had one fill, have lost 28 lbs and I am now thinking "This is gonna work for me! I'm glad I did it!!" So in closing I just want to say, hang in there. You've rec'd alot of good advice and its all true....this time to shall pass and soon enough you will be on the road that you expected to result from the band. Just keep coming back....this site is full of awesome support!! Right now, take care of yourself! P.S. I need to update my ticker....it off by 6.5 lbs......Hee Hee!