E'sMommy

Hi all. I'm glad to hear you both are well. I've been doing well and am happy about my progress. I'm getting nervous about the holidays coming up and I'm still trying to keep my expectations in check. As always, thanks for all of the support these last 6 months.

:thumbup: too funny. Congrats on your hard work!!

Thanks everyone!!

Just wanted to share that I got on the scale and saw 1 as the first number....it felt great! Getting back to the 100s was a mini goal of mine. I also wanted to lose 50lbs in six months...which I did last week (and right at the 6 month mark). I'm usually asking for advice on the boards so I wanted to share good news. Thanks for all of the support/advice/guidance these 6 months!!:laugh: Kristina

Thanks so much. I'm glad to hear that I can enjoy it without getting stuck:thumbup:. Kristina

Since this is my first fall/winter with my band I really didn't think about eating one fo my favorite foods....acorn squash. I was wondering if anyone has been able to eat winter squash with their band?? I'm asking ahead of time to prevent being stuck :smile2:. Thanks in advance, Kristina

That is just wonderful!!! :thumbup:. Although I don't know you...I'm very very proud of you. I know how hard it is....the lapband is a tool and you have worked it VERY well. Congrats Again!!!

Congrats on your lost and your will power for exercise. I'm hoping to regain my exercise will power. Did better this week, but still need to do more. I also am not hungry in the am and I'm getting tired of my Protein shakes. What hot drink to you have in the am?

WOW---congrats to all!! I actually have two questions... 1) if everyone on the boards seem to say that expections need to be realistic and an average weight lossis 1-2 per week.....How are the April Bunnies losing WAYYYYY more than the normal? 2) how are the exercises going...I know that we're all doing them, but is anyone in a exercise routine? Its so hot all I can do is do laps, Water resistance, and tred water in the pool. (total time is 30-40 min) Again, congrats to my fellow bunnies, Kristina:thumbup:

Just saying hi and thank you again. The scale is on the move again....looks like my body needed to recover from my sinus surgery (on 7/2). I'm proud to say I never said "forget this" during the rough spot....well to be honest...I would never say that I would use much better curse words:lol:. Anyway, I'm still trying to do better with my Water...always get 6 glasses in...those last 2 are hard sometimes. Following all the great advice here...I started drinking more water at night to help with the hunger at night. I'm also going to get a "little" fill on the 2nd. I'm hoping this puts me in the super sweet spot and on full restriction. Thanks for all the support:wub:, Kristina

weight loss right after surgery is very alluring - you drop pretty quickly b/c you're not eating and you're sore. Then .....you heal....and get hungry....and are on your own...its lovely known as "bandster hell." But I still think its very worth it and you do drop weight, just not at the same rate as before until you get restriction (like she said ...aroung 3rd fill). Good luck!!

I used Todd Belott (he's with David Treen) - Tulane afflilate. I had my done oupt in his surgerical center

Thanks for your quick (and good) advice...will be following your advice....and will keep you updated!!

That's great....who's the doctor? I'm very happy with my band, but please know that its work. Good luck and feel free to ask any quesions.