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RAYSBABE..you can do it....be diligent and faithful to your band!

jsrico--- congrats!!!!!!!!!!!! I was banded by spivak in 11/2006.. my question to you- how have you lost 50+ lbs already? what activities do you do and what is your typical eating day like? I have only lost 43lbs in 9months ..

I'm finally forever in onederland..never going back to twoterville or the 2hundred club-- I've been @ 194.5 for 3 days now... It ROCKS.. can't wait until 180's.... I'm really wanting to lose 34 lbs by my 1yr anniversary (nov. 28th) I hope that I can do it. I've upped my work out to 3 days of cardio and 3 days of weights... I'll be satisfied with 25 more lbs. Wish me luck!

terry- the meeting was great..very informative.. they had a guest speaker on working out.. it was awesome.. i think i'll go back next week too.. have a good day

terridoodle- I've been working out since last Sunday.. I'm doing great! Really tired in the evenings though. Are you going to the meeting tonight? I met Rachel last week @ Spivaks office. We are both planning on going to the meeting tonight. I got another fill last wk from 3.5 to 4cc's in my band. My restriction is good in the morning and lunch but after that it's not very restricted. I may talk w/ brenda and dr spivak about that too.

Rachel, if you don't get any responses on your ride offer, I can meet you and follow you in if you want. I'm north also but on 59. I can cut across the beltway and meet you if you want to.

I had another fill yesterday--i'm now up to 4cc's.....I'm pretty restricted.. I hope this works.. Wish me luck.. Maybe instead of being a slow lose I'll be a mediocre loser.

james2539, keep your chin up.. this thing really does work... although I am a slow loser.. I have been banded for nearly 8 mos and only lost 39lbs so far.. I need to make an apptmt for my next fill (i have had 5 so far) everyone's body is different. you can't compare yourself to others. Remember you have alot of inflamation right now.. you may see some loss @ the end of month 1 or 2.. it just depends.Welcome to the LBTalk..stay positive and wait til your fill.. not always is your first fill tight enough.. believe me gradual is better.

before I go back for a tighter fill, I'm going to try to eat healthier. I find myself eating things that I'm not suppose to eat. It's really hard for me ot discipline myself. I started working out again yesterday. I'm going to try my best to stick to it this time. Wish me Luck

KIM2B-thanks...I'm so pumped up about it~! How exciting for you 189-that so rocks!!!!You keep up the good work too~

Congrats to you.. My sister is 2 1/2 years post op total weight loss of 102 lbs.. she is now 4 1/2 mos pregnant. Her OBGYN said that she could leave her band as is for as well... not sure why that is.. good luck w/ your pregnancy. I was banded 11/26/06..I've only lost 39lbs so far. I'm hoping to have lost my last 40lbs by nov. of this year so I can work on the pregnancy thing. Once again~ CONGRATS!

I'm a bit of a slow loser I think.. Banded 11/28/06 current weight loss of 39lbs. That's very slow I think. I planning on attending one of the classes... I need to call to find out when the next one is. By the way my sister and I were both banded by Dr. Spivak.. He and his staff are wonderful. My sister was banded 2/15/05 she lost 102 lbs..she did a commercial for him.. that's exciting ...

Sandra, don't get discouraged. You'll be there before you know it. I was banded by Dr. Spivak 11/28/06 and have only lost 39 lbs to date. THat is wonderful that you've been banded for less than 2 months w/ 24lbs lost. Keep up the good work

Hey all! I made it to 1derland!:clap2: I hit 199.9 on 7/4 and didn't see the 100 club anymore til last night. It was 199.0 and this morning I was 198.0. I'm so excited I can barely stand it. I have one more pound to go to make my 40lb lost mark. :whoo:doing the dance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Travelbug-- I'm sitting in your boat too~ I have been hanging between 201-204 for weeks.. I think that we should focus on what we're eating and weight in a week.. I'll try that. good luck

mcgreen, i'm not sure of her name.. can't remember.. she did my last 2 fills...she is new to his office but not new to the field. I think she is still in the phase of learning his patients.

ELoo, I would ask for another fill... or I always suggest asking your doc for an esophogram or some people call it the fluoro.. this will determine how restricted you really are~ 4 lbs in 3 months..that's crazy to me... My doc told me 6-10 lbs per month. My restriction causes discomfort too.. but I think that's part of the master plan... good luck

kjojojr, I was banded 11/28/06 down 33 lbs as well~ same pants but loser~ glad they are loser than before~ but six months and only 33 lbs.. my sister had this done and lot 29 lbs her first month... I guess that's why i'm frustrated.. b/c i see her and she's lost 102 lbs...I guess that I should pray for patience too~ have a great day!

Linda.... keep your chin up~ tell the dr your concerns and suggest the esophogram to the dr. maybe that will help... It helped me alot.. Good luck and keep us posted

I need to shake things up a bit too.......I haven't exercised since my surgery....I'm going to start walking the track tomorrow...I've been really busy, really lazy and just not feeling it.. But I'm ready, have a few things to do for my mother this evening, but I'm free tomorrow... so, off to the track I'll be. I need to totally kick the junk food... I've kicked most but I'm still vulnerable to the really good stuff

Paulax- very happy for you:clap2::clap2:... congrats and keep up the good work!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:clap2: I'm having a tough time on my weight.. won't budge @ all

Randy- I did wimp out~ still had a good time though.. maybe next year... that sounds like a good idea-the bandster thing- take care

Carol, sounds good~ .. I'm not going to Sturgis-- bet let me know about ROT for next year! .. Have a great day and hope to meet some of my fellow bandsters soon

Hey guys~ Went to Austin this weekend! It was a good time.. did not go into the RALLY... went to 6th street, The Oasis on Lake Travis and Carolos & Charlies on Lake Travis. Lot's of us MC peeps there.. it was awesome.. I hope everyone was safe and had a great time.

TeachLady~ that's awesome.. i'm so happy for you~ keep up the good work... you get and A+ for that! Have a wonderful week!