tonya66

I'm back from my week long stay in Miami. Yay! I ate bad bad bad. But only gained 3 lbs, so not too upset over it. I'm back on the wagon. It's a sad day at work today, one of my co-workers commited suicide Friday after work. None of us saw it coming. He worked until 5 Friday, cleaned out his desk and went home and killed himself. His poor wife found him when she got home. Its so sad. I just can't imagine someone taking his own life, for what? He didn't leave a not behind, no one understands it right now. I just ache because we didn't know, what could we have done to help him? It's just so sad and makes me sad.

I'm back from my week long stay in Miami. Yay! I ate bad bad bad. But only gained 3 lbs, so not too upset over it. I'm back on the wagon. It's a sad day at work today, one of my co-workers commited suicide Friday after work. None of us saw it coming. He worked until 5 Friday, cleaned out his desk and went home and killed himself. His poor wife found him when she got home. Its so sad. I just can't imagine someone taking his own life, for what? He didn't leave a not behind, no one understands it right now. I just ache because we didn't know, what could we have done to help him? It's just so sad and makes me sad.

Cindi - So happy you popped in! You hit the nail on the head, the band is the one that continues to work, its "ME" that quits working with the band. I find that I eat more junk when I get comfortable and the weight creeps back on! I am the one that causes the weight gain, not the band. So good that you are still exercising. I'm become lazy lately at that. I know I need to get back into the groove, I set my alarm this morning to get up, but just couldn't do it. I will be going tonite! Keep posting, we miss u!

I'm in Miami, Florida on business and just eating all the wrong stuff, I'm so mad at myself! I need to gain control! I do not want to step on the scales when I get home because I know that I've gained. I MUST get back to the gym when I get home - I don't want to see the 170's again, but I have a feeling I'm back into the 170's. grrrrr. Its my own fault! I need to slap myself and gain control.

I'm in Miami, Florida on business and just eating all the wrong stuff, I'm so mad at myself! I need to gain control! I do not want to step on the scales when I get home because I know that I've gained. I MUST get back to the gym when I get home - I don't want to see the 170's again, but I have a feeling I'm back into the 170's. grrrrr. Its my own fault! I need to slap myself and gain control.

Hello everyone, I am MIA because I am in Miami, Florida on business. I am working from my laptop but the wireless connection is sooooo slow - I tried to post a few times but the internet would go down right when I tried to post. So frusterating. I will be scared to step on the scales when I get home, I have not been eating good at all! Had Ruth's Chris steak (could not eat much) but ate the bread pudding - yum! Went to Margaritaville in Key West, ordered a hamburger - they have the best. For the first time I could not eat a hamburger or the bread, I actually PB'd. I was happy that I could PB. lol - I very rarely rarely PB. I've only PB'd twice in the 21 months of being banded. Anyhow, I was just glad I could feel restriction. Well, signing off and headed to bed, I have a mediation bright and early in the morning. Its going to be a stressful day tomorrow. geeze. When I get back home, its straight to the gym for me. I feel so bloated eating so much junk!

Its Tonya - thanks!

OH, is anyone here from or live in Miami Florida? I'm headed there, by myself, Sunday morning for an entire week. I'm going on a business trip, but just do not know anything about the town. I've been there a few times, but only to board a ship, so never really stayed there. Anyone with any pointers? Good restraunts to eat at? Anything fun to do? Whats the weather like?

I went to a smartlipo consultation, and got several quotes. For my entire body it would cost about $10K. There is a place in Mexico that everyone raves about called Versallescenter - here is the link: Versalles Center - Board Certified Plastic Surgeons Anyhow, got quotes from them too. Still considering it, just waiting on my pocket book to get fat.

They sound like some very brave and mighty soldiers, I'm sure they will have the energy to conquer till the end! lol. Its not that mine are so down, its like someone just let the air out of them. And whats worse is they only let the air out of one, seems the poor left soldier is anorexic and the right guy stands firm and mighty. I want twins dang it!

ahhhhhh, you ladies are the absolutely best in all of Lapband World!! Too kind to take me in, I feel like a step child - but now I'm starting to feel like Cinderella. lol TracyinKs - sorry to hear about your first consult being a downer, but at least you know you want a full tummy tuck and the perky boobs now. But don't we all want 'em. I'm seriously taking your advice and wanting to do a consult now myself!

I'm staying on plan "the rest of the day" because I just ate at Olive Garden for lunch and that is never good - for you that is, good tasting but not the best for your waistline. I want to hit my goal of 145 by my 2 yr anniversary and I'm so close, but yet so far......

Hey - good for you. Yes getting down below 200 is a major milestone. I know it was for me. And the further I get away from the 200 number, seems the happier I get. lol. I've been hovering around 200 for 20 years. I'm either right at 199 or 240+ - story of my life. I struggled for years to get away from it, but just never happened. The day I did go below 200, I know the population on the other side of the planet felt the earth move....I was jumping up and down with excitement. You'll get there, now is the time to get with it, your so close!!!!!! Speaking of self-sabotager - THAT IS ME!!! I got to 167 the other day, and yesterday, ate all the bad stuff, today, was on the track to do it again....Why would I do sabotage myself? Anyhow, I think its the fat person fighting with our skinny self. Its like the two little men on your shoulder, ones the angel and ones the devil. This time the devil will not win! So, I slapped myself a few times and back in the game now. "Tonya, step away from the fork" - I have to tell myself that often you know. lol. Anyhow, I'm too close to goal to sabotage myself, I just can't let myself do that - I won't let myself do that! So I must get with it and not let myself back slide. I really want to be at goal by our 2 yr Band Anniversary, which is fast approaching. Well, gotta run - Have a good day.

I havent' updated in awhile, but I'm happy to say I am 12 lbs from being at a healthy weight! WOW 12 lbs, can I say that out loud? I still can't believe it! Me, Healthy? And no longer overweight. That is just unbelievable. So, countdown is on, 12 lbs to be healthy, and 22 lbs to my overall goal. Life is soo good these days.

My Gawd this is a busy thread. You shrinken Violets sure can chat.....lol, I LOVE IT! My January buddies have all faded, except me and SULA. So sad. Anyhow, just swinging by to see if TracyinKS has had the PS consultation yet? Come on girl, tell me about it!

Melting away this week, but I'm not complaining. I love being in the 160's. Today I hit an all time low, or the lowest I have been in 18 years! I weighed in at 167.7 - I love it! My last fill is really working, I'm satisfied on a small amount of food, but yet I can eat anything and don't have problems with PBing. I think this is the "sweet spot", the only thing I kinda have problems with is ice cold drinks, I have to slow down on those. Yes, Life is good in the band world right now.

Melting away this week, but I'm not complaining. I love being in the 160's. Today I hit an all time low, or the lowest I have been in 18 years! I weighed in at 167.7 - I love it! My last fill is really working, I'm satisfied on a small amount of food, but yet I can eat anything and don't have problems with PBing. I think this is the "sweet spot", the only thing I kinda have problems with is ice cold drinks, I have to slow down on those. Yes, Life is good in the band world right now.

Sounds like they are getting people in a bit quicker now. Good to know. Yes, I love the Bolthouse farms myself. I've tried them too - I usually buy them at walmart in the refridgerator section, by the produce. The only problem is, you really have to watch the servings, 'cause I could easily drink the entire bottle because it is so good. My last fill is doing great, I am just melting this week :laugh:. I hit 80 lbs loss today - YAY. Talk to you later.

Thanks, I'm on cloud 9! And in a size 10 :cool2: - I love my silicone buddy!

:cool2::hurray::tt2::hurray::hurray::hurray:I DID IT, I DID IT, I DID IT! OR should I say my last fill help me do it! I made my mini goal to lose 10 lbs by halloween. I met goal this morning! Now, I'll continue to reach my ultimate goal! I have also hit the 80lb mark. I'm so excited.:laugh::teeth_smile::teeth_smile: ******NAME**********START WGHT****CURRENT WGHT*******GOAL********LBS. LOST *****:cool2:************************:tt2:************:huh2:*********:w00t:* 1dayatime..........263............261............243............2 2BHealthE!.........194............179............194............0 ahsem2bme..........244............244............225............0 aJoneen............223............216............213............7 Aphrodite1984......208............208............190............0 Ariel..............199............196.4..........180..........2.6 ArmyWife4life......209.5..........209.5..........190............0 Barb12590..........228............218............213...........10 Bea1128............210.5..........205.5..........188............5 blueriley..........206............206............190............0 Brandymom1234......227............151.9..........135..........4.1 Caramia71..........208............202............195............6 cQQlgirl...........194............191............180............3 Crzytchr...........281............270............265............11 DebinFl............181............181............168............0 georgiagirl........245............229............220...........16 HarleyGirl.........188............185............175............3 HeatherA...........210.5..........202.1..........200..........8.4 HeatherO...........155............143............140...........12 Ivyrose325.........212............212............199............0 Jazzyywan..........255............255............190............0 Jodi_620...........196............179............177...........17 KikiVal315.........237.5..........229............220..........8.5 Lana24.............208............195............185............0 laurigee...........180............173............160............7 Leslie2Lose........220............214............205............6 lindar172 .........274.2..........262.6..........256.........11.6 LisaB..............205.5..........196............180.........10.5 livn4thm...........235............233............210............2 Long2bthin.........248............231............230...........17 Luu2008............203............199.5..........183..........3.5 Mamanmidwife.......299............285............280...........14 mamato3............186............186............170............0 MarinaBleu.........226.5..........226.5..........216............0 memom..............210............210............170............0 Minxz..............299............286............280............9 mominlv13..........299.8..........284.6..........280.........15.2 Momof5.............192.5..........187.5..........175..........5.0 nip50..............175............166............160............9 NukeChik...........218............218............208............0 NurseNiki..........258............246............239...........12 odamay.............242............242............225............0 paige65............252............242............235...........10 Peaches11..........205............205............194............0 pj_txlady..........220............220............200............0 Redtulips3.........180............171............167............9 Renee74............214............213............199............7 Renewedhope........171............167............150............4 reif78.............294............195............185............0 savimama...........216............216............200............0 shaversd...........230.5..........225............210..........5.5 SpecialK...........294............286............280............8 Sunshine2..........177............167............167............10 Tess...............304............299...........280.............5 thatDEgirl.........211............199.8..........195.........11.2 tp78...............201............192............180............9 Turler.............225............217............210............8 wendyw.............192............188............172............4 wowox7.............195............182............170...........13 WyominGirl.........327............321............312............6

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I am saying goodbye to the 170's, and good ridance! I am sick of the 170's! I am so happy to officially weigh in at 169.4 this morning. I know a lot of it has to do with the fact I was sick all weekend, and barely ate a thing. But hey, I'm happy anyhow. I also am having really good restriciton these days, might be that fill #13 - but either way, I can only eat a few bites before I am totally stuffed. I love it! I just love restriction and it is soooo hard for me to get it. I must be some type of genetic freak! Now that I'm on the mend from my virus I had, I MUST now focus on my exercise. The past few weeks I've been sick and just haven't been able to do it, no energy, no mojo, no nothing. Well, will update my blog later.

I am saying goodbye to the 170's, and good ridance! I am sick of the 170's! I am so happy to officially weigh in at 169.4 this morning. I know a lot of it has to do with the fact I was sick all weekend, and barely ate a thing. But hey, I'm happy anyhow. I also am having really good restriciton these days, might be that fill #13 - but either way, I can only eat a few bites before I am totally stuffed. I love it! I just love restriction and it is soooo hard for me to get it. I must be some type of genetic freak! Now that I'm on the mend from my virus I had, I MUST now focus on my exercise. The past few weeks I've been sick and just haven't been able to do it, no energy, no mojo, no nothing. Well, will update my blog later.

Hey Jammin January Bandsters - Happy Monday! I'm feeling on top of the world today, FINALLy out of the 170's and weighed in at 169.4 this morning. I know its probably just some Water weight. This weekend I was sick and in bed and could hardly eat a thing. I still have very tight restriction, I could only eat about 1 oz of chicken breast and was stuffed. (gotta love that) I'm going to take advantage of this new wonderful restriction, while I can. You never know when it will leave me:wink2: How is everyone else? I will be leaving Sunday for a week in Florida, I have to go to a court case. I'm hoping to not gain weight while I am there!

I'm staying on plan because I am out of the 170's and into the 160's - FINALLY. I don't want to ever see the 170's again!