jmunks2000

Thanks everyone. I stepped on the scale this morning. 201.4.....I need 2.6 pounds gone by Labor Day and I think I'm gonna make it. I've been on that spark people site and it's really working for me.

I just wanted to say that I have not fallen off the face of the earth. I have returned to work and school so my I am unable to be on as often. I still log on a read a few blogs every night so keep posting the good stuff. Later.....oh and the weightloss is good, I feel great and I think I am still losing even though I haven't step on the scale (Can you believe it?) Happy blogging.

I love the post. so inspirational and positive!

I have moved my scale out of the bathroom and into the closet's top shelf. I am battling hard not to pull it out and weigh in. How much longer can I hold out? It's been a week and a day since weighing in at the fill center.

It's good that you have this walking club going. I walk during my son's football practice too. No other moms have joined me yet. I've been trying to get them to walk for years now....(sigh) Oh well. Glad you're in one-der-land.

I agree with finnalyncontrol, I'm sure your incle would understand. You have to take care of health. I think you can ask for a later appt. in your surgeon's schedule, go on and ask for it now. Take care.

This is a great story. God does have a way. I am praying that all goes well. You deserve this surgery.

I never thought of heartburn as a "too tight" indicator. I'm interested in the responses from others with experience in this.

I'm glad everything is working out for you.

Since learning last Tuesday that I am in the green zone, I have had to spend the week re-evaluating my food patterns, choices, etc. I usually guess at my calories and journal my food choices about four times a week. Since I no longer use weight watchers online, I decided to use sparkpeople.com. I like it better than the lapband journey site. Reading the daily report with the pie graphs that break down the nutritional aspect is really an eye opener. It allows me to ask myself, "Was that food choice worth it?" or "Could I have done something different to up my protein?" It usually suggests more carbs intake but I am not worried about that. I find that the protein stays on target only if I add a protein shake to my daily food intake. The most astonishing area is my fat intake. It proves that I eat within my limits but most choices contain too much fat......The results show this truth especially when I eat out. My home prepared foods leave better results. Also, I have not weighed myself since last Tuesday. I am a scale whore and have been trying to kick that habit. I hope that the scale results bring me a big smile when I do get on.

I love this. It gives me something to think about when ppl watch what the hell I eat.

the important thing is, they FIT! YAY! Sounds like a victory to me.

I'll have to try that site. @j_bandranger, you will set yourself up (lol)

I second Bklynike, it gets better, promise.

breakfast: Protein shake (do not mix with any citris/bananas) lunch:Protein shake (do not mix with any citris/bananas) dinner: (for women) 3 oz protein (fish, chicken or lean beef) 1oz of green veggies (no sweet peas) Throughout the day, you may have one cup of fresh fruit: strawberries, blueberries, watermelon, cantaloupe, or pears Avoid: bread, pasta, rice, carrots, corns, beans, bananas, sweet peas, sweets, fried foods, all dairy products By following this 6 days out of 7 with the 7th being a free day you can lose weight. This would be a jumpstart on your weightloss!

oh yes, how terrifying. Who would've thought?, I am praying it'll all works out for you.

Speaking of it being a disease and not a choice, there is currently a petition circulating that will be given to the US govenrment that asks that Obesity be recognize as a disease. I received it from the lapband site that came with my lapband card. If interested, I can email the link to you.

remindes me of someone I know.....her name is me!

Search the blog titled Dr. Hollis' Fast Track for Weight Loss Guidelines for weightloss jumpstart.

Here is my update: I just left my fill appt and returned with no fill. I explained that I recognize the restriction but I rarely feel satified. My doctor's office does fills under flurocoscopy (or however you spell it) so they can see a person's restriction. They loved my restriction on the xray, they loved my weight loss success thus far. The NP was afraid that even a tiny fill would put me into the red. I told her I felt like I was on the low end of green so she scheduled me to come back in two weeks. A few reminders that she gave me were more water, more protein (lots more protein than my journal indicated) less corn, carrots , sweet peas, and potatoes. I thought I was doing good in the veggies but apparantly they want more green veggies. They gave me some interesting printouts that stated some other suggestions including a jumpstart plan that looks like the pre-op diet. I'll type them up if you'd like. So now I have my answer and now I know what to do to step up my loss. I guess I'm at my sweet spot.......for now....oh yeah.... the NP thinks the lack of satiety is in my head.

Well, I have an adjustment/fill appointment today. Since I am divorced now (as of 05/03/10), I no longer have the insurance that covered the fills, so I have to pay $120 for it. The price doesn't really bother me because I've spent that kind of money and more on appetite suppressants, lipo injections, and diet fads in the past. What I am struggling with is having to pay the fee and when I go in, no fill is needed. I know I need to go though because I haven't been since June. My doctor's office recommends going every 2-4 weeks for the first year. The NP didn't want to fill it last time (although she did add .2cc and asked me to do liquids for 3 days instead of 2). Plus I know that I am sorta in the green zone because I have been watching my food intake and feelings of satiety very carefully. I just think that I am on the low side on the green zone (if that is such a thing). Of course, I don't want to be too aggressive and tip myself into to red zone. As to whether I can eat foods like bread and rice, well I haven't really tried so I'm not really sure about my restriction/tolerance level. I have taken a nimble of the above mentioned stuff here and there. When I say nimble, I really mean nimble/crumb/ant bite/pinch. I have eaten spaghetti before but just a small amount because I just don't like the texture and taste of the pasta anymore. I haven't experienced stuck/sliming/vomiting episodes as described on the site by others so I second guess my restriction all of the time. Enough with the babbling. I'm just trying to say... I just wanna be in the dead center of the GREEN ZONE!