LittleBird

I have photos of the other angles, but only did this one...I'll get the others up there if more would like to see.

I went in for a fill a week ago but it wasn't successful. The needle was too short, they could feel it and touch it with the tip of the needle, but not fill it. Something clicked though - cause I'm losing again. The total loss is 25 lbs now - still doesn't sound like much to me, but I was completely stalled for several weeks so I'm glad the scale is moving again! I started my new job - and I'm moving more - walking to the train - walking up and down stairs instead of taking the elevator - walking to the bank - even working out in the on site gym. (I haven't hit the gym regularly yet, but I've been there a few times to use the treadmill) Honestly - I looked at my a$$ in the mirror 2 days ago - and all-be-darned - its a shape I haven't seen in years!! I'm loosing that flap of belly roll down by my hoochie too! I still have a long way to go - but the visual changes are SO encouraging. I'm going to go back in for a fill after I lose about 5 more pounds. I've had a hard time lately with certain foods - breads especially - and some meat - like sausage - so I've cut back in those areas and been reminded to eat slowly, chew carefully. It's easy to forget otherwise!!

I went in for a fill a week ago but it wasn't successful. The needle was too short, they could feel it and touch it with the tip of the needle, but not fill it. Something clicked though - cause I'm losing again. The total loss is 25 lbs now - still doesn't sound like much to me, but I was completely stalled for several weeks so I'm glad the scale is moving again! I started my new job - and I'm moving more - walking to the train - walking up and down stairs instead of taking the elevator - walking to the bank - even working out in the on site gym. (I haven't hit the gym regularly yet, but I've been there a few times to use the treadmill) Honestly - I looked at my a$$ in the mirror 2 days ago - and all-be-darned - its a shape I haven't seen in years!! I'm loosing that flap of belly roll down by my hoochie too! I still have a long way to go - but the visual changes are SO encouraging. I'm going to go back in for a fill after I lose about 5 more pounds. I've had a hard time lately with certain foods - breads especially - and some meat - like sausage - so I've cut back in those areas and been reminded to eat slowly, chew carefully. It's easy to forget otherwise!!

hey - thanks for sharing! I love your descriptions.

I hear you! I was thrilled to have my journal back....

My weight loss has stopped - I haven't measured yet - in a few days I will, but since I'm all healed and I've been consuming more calories I've just been bouncing back and forth on a few pounds 233-236 (still better than 255!~). I have been a little irresponsible with my food choices - not keeping as low carb as I should - not too bad, but obviously it's affecting my weight loss. My portions are larger than right after surgery (duh) but not nearly where they were pre-op. I think I'm just not going to be able to postpone a fill - I'll get it done in a week or so and start fresh from that point. I've heard it said that the first 6 weeks is for healing and not to worry about weight loss during that time (rrriiiiiiiight!) so I am not beating myself up too bad. I landed my dream job - and start on Monday - the place I'll be working has an on site gym. My plan is to work out at my lunch break. Whoohoo. I'm moving out of sales into account management - for auto dealerships with search engine marketing accounts. Great pay and benefits - my first "corporate-type" job. No weekends.

My weight loss has stopped - I haven't measured yet - in a few days I will, but since I'm all healed and I've been consuming more calories I've just been bouncing back and forth on a few pounds 233-236 (still better than 255!~). I have been a little irresponsible with my food choices - not keeping as low carb as I should - not too bad, but obviously it's affecting my weight loss. My portions are larger than right after surgery (duh) but not nearly where they were pre-op. I think I'm just not going to be able to postpone a fill - I'll get it done in a week or so and start fresh from that point. I've heard it said that the first 6 weeks is for healing and not to worry about weight loss during that time (rrriiiiiiiight!) so I am not beating myself up too bad. I landed my dream job - and start on Monday - the place I'll be working has an on site gym. My plan is to work out at my lunch break. Whoohoo. I'm moving out of sales into account management - for auto dealerships with search engine marketing accounts. Great pay and benefits - my first "corporate-type" job. No weekends.

Another bit of info - if you can't do a home equity line of credit or put your surgery on a credit card, there are financing options - Capital One has a medical loan program and www.surgeryloans.com also has options.

Thank goodness the journals are back....I can rest better at night now. I'll write more later, just wanted to check in with the LBT world again.

Thank goodness the journals are back....I can rest better at night now. I'll write more later, just wanted to check in with the LBT world again.

The support group meeting last night was fantastic. I think there were about 10 of us there all together. Some pre-band and others just out of surgery. Its so good to be able to share experiences, ask questions, and see results that others have already acheived. I'm looking forward to next month's meeting!

Alex - does that mean the content of the other journals will still be there?

If there are any moderators who know what is going on - a message about it to communicate with us wandering lost journal-ees would be great. Communication is key - right?

The error message is gone and now it says the journal module was deleted! Holy crap - I hope not! That would mean I lost all that information. Dang. I don't mean to incite a riot or panic - but just sharing my panic in hopes to find out the answer.....

Kirsten - I think most dr.s say to wait - as long as you are following the rules and losing - I feel the same as you. (banded on th 16th as well - as you know) I can eat - much less than pre-band - though sometimes I think "OMG I'm eating so much more" but its just "more" than that first 2 weeks -not like I used to eat!! My weight loss has slowed, but I also haven't had time to excercise more than 2 times a week for the last week and a half. I'm going to make the decision after I measure at the end of the month - inches tell a bigger story than the scale.

Is it just me?? My journal link is not working - anyone else having the same problem??

I met a guy once who openly admitted he was attracted to my body - he prefered "meat on the bones". While at the time I was flattered - thinking back its almost like "I like you because you are thin". Actually at the time I thought "OMG, there is hope for me - some guys LIKE big girls!" People will always have a preference - but I try hard to look beyond the body type into the person - I've dated both smaller guys and larger guys *talking about body type, keep your mind out of the gutter* - its the guy that matters.

I landed my dream job!!! Whoo hoo. I'll write more later.

I landed my dream job!!! Whoo hoo. I'll write more later.

Hang in there - You need to remember how much weight you HAVE lost - when was the last time pre-band you could lose that much that quickly? Sounds like you are doing wonderful. I'm excited for you that you have a walking partner.

I love your journal - your writing keep me smiling and its great to read about your progress!! Keep the "updates" coming 2X!! (soon to be 1X)

Congrats!!! You'll feel "not so hot" for a week or two - but then it should be smooth sailing....