minpinmom

I haven't seen my surgeon in probably a year - I have a fill that is as close to perfect as I can get. I am one of the odd ones that my band is super tight in the morning - I can only have liquids for breakfast - for lunch I can eat a few bites, but only a really small amount, then at about 6:30 it is a free for all, I can eat anything in any amount. If my band is any tighter, I foam, any loser I can eat more for lunch - so Im at the best spot I can get. Breakfast I usually have milk, sometimes a protein drink, I have no hunger until around 2-3. For lunch I either do a soup at hand (love those), or ham/cheese slices, something small, usually under 200 calories, I do a similar snack later (nuts, fruit, yogurt), before supper. Then for supper I eat like I did before banded - whatever everyone else is having - I have it too. I try to eat healthier than I used to - but most of the time - its not healthy. That is why I maintain, but don't lose anymore. I stopped trying to lose about a year ago and have maintained without working at it. I am happy where I am - I didn't want to live the rest of my life worrying about every thing I put in my mouth and how many calories it has. I can do that in short spurts, but not forever. Thank God I can maintain without trying!!! I am hoping to get motivated after the holidays and get everyone I know to go on a 3 month weight loss sprint - I would like to lose some more and see if I can maintain it too!

I really can't believe it has been a year since I updated my blog - but now that I feel pretty "normal" thinking of the lapband isn't something I do very often. I am still no where NEAR skinny - but I can shop in normal stores and I don't feel huge anymore. I am pretty happy with myself! I would love to lose 25 more pounds - but as it is - I maintain my weight and I don't have to worry or think about what I am eating - nor do I have to exercise. I hope to get back to working out - I felt better when I did. I know it is all about priorities and mine are just focused on enjoying life. I do have a fab announcement - I got a Spyder! I got my license and go everywhere on it. Love my bike! Hope all is well in bandland!

Mike should NOT have been wearing that . . . ugh - and Koli - really? pink/orange pants? wtf? That looked horrible. I was rooting for pink - but Mike did look good - minus the skull belt buckle that made him look like an oompaloompa and the way too small jacket. I didn't think the transformations were as impressive as previous years - but that may be this group started off a lot heavier? I think the Red girl that everyone hated looked awesome - but I always liked her.

I didn't vote - but if I did I would have voted for Daris - for the same reasons as yall - Koli lost my respect when he thought he had it in the bag - I hate that attitude. Also I totally relate to Daris eating at night out of stress and frustration or boredom - just because he knows what to do doesn't make it any easier. Just cuz I have a band doesn't mean I won't eat ice cream and sabotage myself - its a struggle for everyone. I like that they showed that.

That was just about the most boring episode I have ever watched . . .

Daris is becoming a hotty. Normally I can see cuteness no matter the size - but he had me fooled - he was a hotty in hiding. I really like him. Mike is looking really good too - I wish pink had more of a dramatic loss (looks wise), but I imagine she and all the others will wow us at the finale. I LOVE the finale. I really liked that they brought the guy back who regained his weight. It had to be really scary to come back and face what happened - everyone's biggest fear came to life.

So - I kinda was glad Sunshine went home - I just don't like her - glad she didn't blubber about it though. So looks like next week they go home - and someone gains weight? Im confused - aren't they down to the final 4 - doesn't that mean that the finale should be next week?

I thought Daris, sunshine and Michael looked awesome - Sam wasn't much of a change - you can already see how great he looked. Sunshines body looked amazing. I liked her hair straight - I think they should have permanently relaxed it for her but either way lots of keep up - I think they did all they could with Daris' hair - I liked it when it was slicked back - but not when it was the Mr. T look. Michael looks 1000 times better. Didn't like Koli's makeover and Pinks outfit was horrible - I think they could have done more to help her. Broke my heart that Michael was in the big in tall store alone - Im kind liking him more and more. orange, pink and white are my favs right now.

WooHOO! Makeover week is ALWAYS Awesome! Can't wait!!!!

I know this sounds bad - but I was SO glad to see him go! I don't like all the crying and we love you crap that is involved with Yellow team - I am hoping that without her dad sunshine will become independent - I would like to LIKE her - right now all I see is a snotty nosed blubbering little girl who wants her daddy. Im kinda liking White guy - surprised the crap out of me - I hated him at first - but he has changed a lot. Also pink and orange are growing on me. I think I may be rooting for carrot top to win it.

It was pretty boring this week . . . hope for a little bit of excitement next week . . . even winning a car was boring - Ive had more fun on a penny slot machine!

Me too (about the clothes) - has to make them feel better about themselves - to not go up there all hanging out. I totally would have hated to do that water challenge - I think they should have edited out all the fat rolls underwater - I would be mortified to see that - it was way worse than even the original weigh ins!

Tonight was probably the most exciting episode this season - I liked the whole buzzer thing - that rocked. Thinking if this season doesn't start playing the game - it will get even more boring. Im really not rooting for anyone at this point - I liked purple girl voted off last week and red girl - Im trying hard to like yellow girl - but just not feeling it. They are looking pretty good though.

WooHOO! Im so glad shesss baaaack!

Last night was better - just seems like it is missing something - I think the season with Tara ruined it for me - I don't have anyone I am really excited to watch now.

This episode was boring - Im tired of feed the hungry or whatever they are currently pushing. I want more workout and less in-episode commercials. Ugh.

I don't really lose weight with the band, rather I lose weight with weight watchers or something else and the band helps me keep it off. I can tell - you after a fill go on liquids for a full week - on day 3 start thicker liquids, but that will help your tummy go back to normal without having to have an unfill. Take it really slow after a fill. Once you can feel SOME restriction STOP and diet for a while and see if you start losing weight. I did (Im a lifetime dieter). The band keeps me from gaining it back (which I did over and over and over before). But the band is VERY different for everyone. Good luck and go to a support group - they really do help!

WooHOO! It was a great episode - or maybe Im just glad to have it back on? Either way - Im so thankful for TBL! Love it. Totally loved the way the "underdogs" took charge last night!

I feel my port with my hand by pressing on my tummy - but not normally - I also feel a tightness or stretching feeling when I stretch or move a certain way - The band I can't "feel" - but it reminds me its there - somedays - I can eat almost like a normal person - then bam, I can barely get anything down. Very fickle. At first I counted every chew - then you learn what consistency things need to be to go down and not cause problems. ZThe surgery was a breeze - I didn't even take pain meds while in the Hospital. Walk walk, walk, walk, walk. Life after the band is not "fun" you are sacrificing one of your favorite things in the world - food. I LOVE food and now I struggle with the wanting all the time. The band doesn't help with that. Also - I NEVER feel "Full" - you know that mmm, I just ate a wonderful dinner, feeling - thats gone - its more of - I have eaten what my band will allow me. It isn't a "bad" feeling - but it isn't the wonderful feeling that it used to be. You will eat too fast, eat too much, not chew enough and have to make trips to the bathroom - no matter how careful you are - it is going to happen - so be prepared and prepare your family. Mine doesn't happen often - but when it does my parents are like - are you okay? did you get sick? I hate that. Also - my tummy is a bit different than most - it is VERY small at the top - so my band has to be almost at capacity for it to work - right now -I can drink breakfast, eat a few bites for lunch and most days supper is a free for all - I have to be very careful at night - because my band allows me to eat a LOT - but the morning and lunch it keeps me in check. If I have any of the fill taken out so that I can eat more balanced for lunch/breakfast - I have ZERO restriction after about 4PM. If I add anymore fill I can't even drink till lunch - and can only eat a few bites for supper. So as some - have a great sweet spot that keeps them in check all day - I have one that "helps" for breakfast and lunch. I have learned to deal with it. I still love my band - but it is NOT what I thought it would be. Hope this helps - and hope you accept the honesty!

Ugh! I didn't realize it wasn't coming back on this week! Dang it! I don't like any olympics!

ugh, last night was so boring! I dont watch the olympics anyway so this was double brutal. I hate that red girl fell below - im surprised Jillian didnt have something to say about her 1 lb gain & I can't stand continuations! Ugh I want to see who gets sent home - I hope yellow girl - not sure why, I just don't like her. I think Im still pulling for purple.

I cant believe Miggy had her gallbladder out and was out walking 13 miles or something the next day - My dr. told me to take it SLOW! lol Then she was working out and sweating later that week - I am surprised the dr.s would let her. I still don't like her - but she is better without that daughter - ugh! Im liking the purple girl, red and the guy in white is getting higher on my scale too.

I do NOT like green at all - their attitudes are horrible and I am glad one got sent home and I bet next week the other will go. I have no problem with red - I kinda like them. I lost a lot of respect for Jillian - she took up for green and said that the 1 pound loss was because she was stressed - but couldn't concede that the red team could have been stressed? (I too think it was game play) - but I feel way different towards Jillian now - she sure wasn't being a HELPFUL trainer - I feel like she let it get personal and was trying to make a point. I was totally put off by it.

lol - AWESOME - I thought I was the only one who fast forwarded through all the boo-hooing - I mean COME ON! I don't care why you think your fat - I want to see you throw up! :-)