SanDiegoUbermom

Way to go!! Keep up the GREAT WORK! I hope to post something like this soon too!

I've had these too. Feels REALLY bad and would last what seemed for ever. I haven't had it since the start of the year. I just thought it was food related. It ususally would come up in the middle of the night. Keep us posted.

I'm still here but haven't had the will to "be on top fo things". Family, holidays, death....you name it it's been here and some of it is still here. I've been able to maintain!! Starting logging once...need to get back into that. I know that it helps to realize what you are eating and when. Had to drop my ever loving Zumba class due to cost but I found another. Just need to sign up for it now. Need to put it back into my schedule! Keep up the good work everyone!

I'm still here but haven't had the will to "be on top fo things". Family, holidays, death....you name it it's been here and some of it is still here. I've been able to maintain!! Starting logging once...need to get back into that. I know that it helps to realize what you are eating and when. Had to drop my ever loving Zumba class due to cost but I found another. Just need to sign up for it now. Need to put it back into my schedule! Keep up the good work everyone!

I have had I think 5 fills now. Ya it hurts, to me it's no more than giving blood or getting a shot for something. What hurts more is when they move the needle once inside to find the port. The pressure from that is what hurts my insides. But then they find it, I get more and smile, knowing that I will benefit from this little bit of discomfort. Once you both (you and the doc) learn the sweet spot for the fill, it will go by much better. The one cool thing; when they take out everything to check the amount, it’s like undoing your belt after you’ve just eaten. Then they fill it back up and it’s tight again.

Are you keeping a food log? Drinking your water? Maybe you're eatting to fast or foods that get stuck easily; breads, shrimp, broccoli...? If you are keeping a log, look back on those days that were bad, maybe you'll find a reason for PBing? But yes; speak to your doctor. Start writing down issues and questions now so you'll be prepared at your next appt. Your weight loss is great and it's awesome that you are maintaining during these difficult times.

Thanks renebeau & BG for responding. I'm trying to save up money to go shopping!! I think I'll hit up the Thrift Stores first knowing that I'll be getting smaller soon! I've been slowly getting rid of those clothes too! Have a great day!

84 POUNDS!!! Way to go! Don't beat yourself up. Instead give yourself permission to have it but make a date. Mark you calendar for one day a month that you can have that candy or meal that you love to eat but might not be to good for you. If you dwell on it to much you will not want to work through this. You may end up hating the band and that won't be good. When I go to a fast food joint, like McDonalds, I'll have one of their grilled wraps and fries. I will pick out 10 fries and toss the rest. I don't go there all the time but when I do, I have the upper hand not the food! Head games...they suck but it's a part of life and our new life change that we need to get hold of. You can do it, you know about it, your not hidding it....now do something about it! I'm proud of what you've done! Keep it up!!

You know what to do, your making it happen. You can do it.

Oh I know what you mean. We didn't buy any since we weren't home but I told DH that he had to take the kids bags it to work or whatever, just get it out of the house. I had 5 pieces yesterday and I swear it showed up this morning on the scale. Love your pumpkin! Oh by the way...DH forgot the candy..it's sitting here w/me and I can SMELL it.

This has been a long road. I started in 7/06 at 225. I was doing well and thought I could do it on my own. I stepped away from support, follow ups and chat blogs. It took me 3 years to come back and find my say. I’ve been working on this for the past 6months. I’ve been able to drop 25 pounds and 36.5 inches. ZUMBA IS SO MUCH FUN!! I have learned that if I exercise, complete a daily journal, drink at least 64 oz of liquid a day, weigh daily (really try not to do that one, but you know how it goes when you’re on a diet) or weekly, and measure; I can do this…stay on track…I can smile again and be proud of what I’m doing. The standing goal for life is to keep up w/my life change once I meet my weight goal of 145. On each diet that I’ve done (and I’ve done a lot), I’ve never thought about “what to do at the end when I reach my goal”. I always went back to the way things were. And then I would gain it all back and more…I don’t want this! I’ve gone from a 22 to a 16 in pants …I don’t want that again! I’ve dropped over 30 inches…I don’t want it back! I have a matinee coming up soon. I’ve had this dress in my closet for 3 years, just waiting till the day I could wear it. I put it on and guess what? IT WAS TOO BIG! I went over to my mom’s house and found some clothes there. I found out that I now wear a size 16! I haven’t seen a 16 in YEARS! It felt so good; it put a skip in my step all day long. I’m so happy to be on the journey to a new life!

This has been a long road. I started in 7/06 at 225. I was doing well and thought I could do it on my own. I stepped away from support, follow ups and chat blogs. It took me 3 years to come back and find my say. I’ve been working on this for the past 6months. I’ve been able to drop 25 pounds and 36.5 inches. ZUMBA IS SO MUCH FUN!! I have learned that if I exercise, complete a daily journal, drink at least 64 oz of liquid a day, weigh daily (really try not to do that one, but you know how it goes when you’re on a diet) or weekly, and measure; I can do this…stay on track…I can smile again and be proud of what I’m doing. The standing goal for life is to keep up w/my life change once I meet my weight goal of 145. On each diet that I’ve done (and I’ve done a lot), I’ve never thought about “what to do at the end when I reach my goal”. I always went back to the way things were. And then I would gain it all back and more…I don’t want this! I’ve gone from a 22 to a 16 in pants …I don’t want that again! I’ve dropped over 30 inches…I don’t want it back! I have a matinee coming up soon. I’ve had this dress in my closet for 3 years, just waiting till the day I could wear it. I put it on and guess what? IT WAS TOO BIG! I went over to my mom’s house and found some clothes there. I found out that I now wear a size 16! I haven’t seen a 16 in YEARS! It felt so good; it put a skip in my step all day long. I’m so happy to be on the journey to a new life!

I've been doing the 10 pounds goals this time around too! I love it, I'm so excited when I reach it!! I've lost close to 25 pounds since April (that's when I got back on track) and am so proud of myself. I didn't think I would do this well so quickly. (that's what...4 #'s a month?) I do have a fill appointment next week and I'm going to ask for 1/4cc more. I feel that I'm eating a bit to much lately. My ultimite goal is 145 and I'm about 35 pounds away from that goal! I try not to think about that ultimite goal to much, but focus on the 10 pounds at a time.

They are right...just watch what you eat, do it slow and just not all the time. Once you are banded, also remember not to drink while eating. Yes there may be times you need something but usually not. When I go out to eat, I ask for a coffee cup of water or a kid’s cup. This will stop them from asking “are you sure I can’t get you something to drink” or just in case I need a sip I have it there. Set a date or time during the month when you reward yourself. I eat whatever I want. I just watch how much, how often and always, always eat it slowly. I too eat bread, tortillas, rice etc.. If you want those chips, have them but take out a handful from the basket for yourself and that's your portion. I do this w/French fries. 10 is my limit and I either toss the rest or give them to the kids. But I’m not beating myself up for having “bad food”, I given myself permission, dealt w/the portion size and enjoyed. There will always be that head game out there that we need to deal with and the more we deal with it the easier it will be to move on and we win the game of life…Our new life! It's a life change as you know and we all work on it ONE DAY AT A TIME. Good luck on your journey.

Way to go!! I've noticed that I can do it w/out having to pull my leg over and I can do it w/the other leg too! It's always been hard to do it w/my left leg. lol