sherryact2

Definately a GOOD question. I will just need to figure out the GOAL Happy New Year to ALL

So happy for you Merry Christmas!:smile2:

Well it is offical met goal. Had dr. appointment today and down to 198 1 lb. less than goal. He was so excited he hugged me. So I am now smaller than I was at 17 which is hmm well at least 35+ years ago. Merry Christmas to ALL. Hoping all are reaching goals and if not dont beat yourself up because I am SURE all are doing the best they can for today! We are SUPER or we wouldn't have got the band in the first place. It takes a courageous person to step out in unknown territories. God bless!

Well I did it! I have met my goal 199 this am and am now in ONEDERLAND! Merry Merry Christmas to me. That was what I wanted for Christmas. I trust ALL are meeting their goals OR are trying as hard as possible. Fluffy Thanks for the challenge!

I have lost 2 more lbs. Believing I will make my goal. The hardest for me will to be at daughters 10 days over Christmas don't do well away from home BUT she is banded too (in May) and we are now both in 16 so... this will help. I have lost 74 lbs total 40+ since surgery 9/23 tried hard before surgery but am so thankful for band off a lot of medicines and looking forward to being off more. God is so good. Happy Birthday Jesus. Blessings to all as they meet their goals. Thanks again Fluffy Already looking forward to Valentines Day. Now there is a challenge look out Victoria Secret.:rolleyes2:. Ps I haven't been this size since age 17! Can you imagine?

My goal was 199 by Christmas Day . I am at 203 so think I will make it. Best to ALL Focus on healthy though. This is a struggle time for us with all the goodies and to do lists stressing us. God bless! Thanks Fluffy Jen for starting this. I feel supported and visit often

Jaynell Congratulations! You can do it

I used a heating pad and it helped with pain and gas. Give it a try.......hope it helps.

Count me in! I want to lose 12 lbs by then. I wanted Onederland for Christmas and dr. says he believes Santa will bring me what I want. I have been a good girl LOL. God bless ALL for all the efforts of NOT eating the "junk" or revising anyway.

Congratulations!:drool: You sure have something to be thankful for!

I really believe that suppot is VERY important. My dr. had me sign a paper stating whether I did or didn't have adequate family support. I also decided to get professional one on one help for awhile to help the rough times. I also plan to attend the support group meetings that they have monthly. It is REALLY nice to get family and freinds to be there BUT when not PLEASE look elsewhere. I pray the best for you in your journey. Sherry

I can certaintly relate to the crying episodes and all the mental "stuff". It was constant for about 2-3 weeks and then subsided BUT occasionally rears it's head again. I have been told a lot was the anestia (sp) I think it played apart along with ALL the other issues. I had surgey on 9/23 and still get those feelings when doing something new. We will make it I am sure.Take care

Go Tory I felt restriction too and couldn't figure it out. But surgeon told me that it was swelling from surgery. I was never hungry until week 3 and decided to stay on full liquids b/c felt good there. Oh I had tried a boiled egg and it didnt feel like it went down right. So:thumbup: I decided for me best to not have fill and am waiting 2 more weeks to adjust. I felt I needed the strength before moving on. I had surgery on 9/23 and down 29 lbs. Best to you and keep me posted.

Welcome ! I started here late Feburary or early March and learned all I could from those that had already been where I wanted to go. The information was a big help in making the decision. I asked alot of questions before deciding. I had my lap band surgery on September 23 and have lost around 30 lbs. I went home the same day (that was a surprise) and had mild pain but nothing as expected. I am still learning how to deal with the "changed me" but I am sure glad I took the time to learn before doing. It is life changing for sure. Best to you