ToddNYG

I had a pretty bad weekend. I didn't eat anything that I shouldn't have or too much of. Unfortunately, I just had a bad combo of great weather and good friends watching basketball and had entirely too many beers this weekend. I will punish myself in the gym all week but just wanted to confess to my Bandster family.

I started this journey at 399lbs. I don't know if I will get there or not but if I can manage getting down to 200lbs or less my prize will be a new tattoo that reads "Half The Man I Used To Be"

Yes, if I burp or hiccup that usually means I've had my fill.

NY Jets coack Rex Ryan had LB surgery on Saturday. I am putting a link to the article on here. I say good for him, but what really caught my eye were some of the reader's comments after the article. Unbelievable how uninformed and cruel people can be, especially when hiding behind their computer. New York Jets coach Rex Ryan undergoes lap-band surgery to fight obesity - ESPN

Thank you, that was Jan- Feb. I go in a little bit to find out what I've lost between Feb-March

I have an appointment this afternoon. Seeing as how I had to beg for a fill last month after losing 18lbs I highly doubt I will get another fill today. I'm actually curious to see how I do with no fill for a month and see if my weight loss continues.

Bingo, that's it!

sounds more like a stuck episode to me rather then being full

Great attitude!!! Good for you Congrats!!!!!!

I am constantly fighting with myself about eating too much. But then i think about it and I realize even when I think I'm eating too much it is still nowhere near as much as I used to eat. The only thing I have gotten from my latest fill was that stuff seems to get stuck more often. If it is something that I can get down and keep down then I feel like I could eat way more then I should. I understand your frustration. Oh and I have now had the fun of getting stuck twice within the last two weeks in public (that was a lot of fun lol)

Good luck with your fill. I hope this is the one that gets you to your Sweet Spot!!! Please keep us posted.

Congrats!!!! And thank you to everyone, I need something to cheer me up as we face another snow storm lol.

As of today I have a BMI under 40. Not sure how long it has been since I was able to say that!!! So now I am just obese II as opposed to being morbidly obese...lol

I don't see how but I don't really know. All I do know is reading your post made me have to go to the bathroom....lol

Well I'm proud to say I'm wearing a pair of jeans that I haven't worn in who knows how long, and better yet they are even a little baggy. Good thing I poked another hole in my belt the other night!

my wife just bought the fixins for the ranch chicken one you posted last week, I can't wait to try it!!!

Thank you very much. Yea I'm really hoping I can stretch out some older clothes that I haven't fit into in awhile rather then run out and buy new stuff everytime things start getting too loose.

My wife just called me at work to tell me she found a couple pair of my old jeans in the bottom of a drawer. She left them out for me to try on when I get home. I'm excited and nervous, all my pants now are falling off and I dont want to buy anything new yet.

the only thing you should have to worry about is what you are eating the rest of that day. I have had 3 fills so far and have driven myself straight from the doctor's office to the gym and worked out for an hour. I guess everyone is different and someone may tell you that they were not able to drive themselves but I don't think you should have any problems.

I've lost in my face, neck, and chest. Can't wait to start losing some of this belly.

I thought I felt some restriction in the first couple days after the 2nd fill but not really sure, I just seem to be eating right and a lot less then I used and I'm in the gym a couple days a week. But I felt like if I wanted to eat more I could but really tried hard to behave myself. Hopefully now I will have good restriction and the pounds just keep falling off.

I was banded about a month before you also in NJ. Where in NJ was your surgery?

Well I went for my 3rd fill last night and they now want to throw a parade in my honor...hahahaha. No but seriously since my last visit on Jan 7th I have lost 18 lbs. The PA was thrilled with my progress and thought I was nuts when I said I would like to try an adjustment. After some sweet talking she agreed to give me a small one. She gave me 1cc which brings me up to 7 total. I only had soup last night and a cup of greek yogurt so far today so too early to tell about any restriction but am looking forward to my first meal to see how it feels. Thanks to everyone for all the good luck messages yesterday also, your support it greatly appreciated!!!!!

Congrats!!! Good for you , great job! I can't wait to reach the 100lbs mark!!!

Oh and Congrats to you!!! I saw your post yesterday but got tied up at work and never had a chance to offer my well wishes! That is great and keep up the good work!!!