Judyjones

Isn't 5 protein shakes a day a lot?

Yes it is a stuggle but your doing it and sounds like your doing a very good job. Keep up the good work and OMG, 5 1/2 miles. I don't think I ever rode a bike that many miles in my lifetime..........LOL

I love to read LovetheNewMe's comments because she writes about the same thing I would say. So.... great blog and think thin. Your doing good. 60 lbs for me and holding but working at it to make it 61 lbs. Each day is a new day. Judy

100 lbs You should be so proud. And some people say the band does not work. You are proof that it does work. Congrats to you. Judy

That was a great blog and it hit home when you said just one bite won't hurt. I remember when I was told that my sugar was too high and had to start pricking my finger every day back in 2004 and a friend made a cake and told me just one bite won't hurt, well I walked away from her thinking I wanted to hit her because that one bite would have hurt just like the fingers that I pricked each morning. I lost 3 lbs last week but stayed the same this week which is ok. I did not gain. I try and swim each day during the week for an hour which is walking, kicking my legs and moving my arms. My weekends are so full of things to do that I don't get a chance to go the pool which I kind of miss and can't wait until the Monday. Wow, never thought I would ever say that. You have a good day and keep up the good work. Judy

Size 14.......wow, that is wonderful. I also have 5.7 cc and going for another fill next week but thinking about not getting it because I feel I have enough like you. I did get an over fill once and she is right, it is not pretty when you can not even get a protein shake down and then go back for an unfill. So really think about it before you get your fill just like I am going to really think about it......LOL I am in 16 but kind of tight but can wear it all day long but rather be in that 18. I am getting the loose skin now and hating it. Swimming is my exercise which I just started to do but is helping. Again, congrats on your size 14 and lets both get into that onederland like others talk about. Judy

Wow, should have read that. Had my surgery Dec 31st and have lost 60 lbs and stuck here but hope to continue. Also not a water drinker or writing down everything. How many cc's do you have in your band? Don't give up because like you said you have gone down in size and clothes feels good on you so that must make you feel good. Hope you have a good day and think thin. Judy

When you see people shoveling food in their mouth, just think to yourself they can not socialize and eat too but you can be social and get to know people around you. Food is not the whole world, your family and friends are which I am finding out. 6 months ago I had my surgery and wish I did it many more years ago but I have done it and not sorry one bit. I using my tool and learning how to eat the correct way. As kchaynes says we struggle everyday which is very true but well worth it. Good luck.................Judy

I just looked at all your pictures and I think you made the right choice. You look great and yes, it is easier putting the weight on than taking it off. My life has changed also, I don't eat out or in front of other people. But in 3 weeks we will be going to Alaska for a vacation and I will be eating out a few times and nervous about it but we will be renting a motor home for 2 weeks of the 4 weeks we will be gone so I just will have to be careful and enjoy myself. Soup is being on the safe side for me so I will be eating a lot of soup when we eat out....LOL Please don't think I should of done this or that and just work with what you have. Good luck to you and hope it works out for you. Judy

I happy for you for getting your nip and tuck but sad for you bein stuck in bed. I am so happy to hear that your lap band worked so well for you and most of the people on here. I go to a support group and two of the girls has the lapband but ended up getting the bypass because it did not work for them. Well, you showed them that it does work and I am 1 1/2 years behind you and it will work for me. Can't wait to see the pictures when you are feeling better. Judy

Your doing great, keep up the good work. 5.3 cc wow, I am 6 months out and have only 5.7 cc. Isn't great when you try on that smaller size pants and they fit? Have a good day and congrats to you. Judy

Wow, some of those questions I can NOT answer. Good reading. Judy

Get some pinneapple juice and sip on that and oh, I know the pain you were in. What was it that got stuck? Ritz Crackers is bad for me so I don't even look at them anymore. You described it just like it feels and it goes away as fast as it comes. I carry a cup around with me when I get that stuck feeling and can't swallow my own spit which is gross but it is better than standing over the sink. You have to try and relax because that will just make it tighter I have found out. Thanks for sharing because I know someone else goes thru what I go thru but have only been thru it about 4 times in 6 months and down 60 lbs. Judy

Rosie said it and no other way to put it. Your soda and straw days are over with but it is well worth it.

Sounds to me you have a controlling husband and it might get bad when you start to loose more weight and people notice. You two better sit down and talk and make himi listen and then you listen to him. Talking in a marriage is the best. My husband has lost over 30 lbs in the past 6 months because he eats the same foods I eat but I still have cookies in the freezer for him when he gets a sweet tooth. He still weighs less that I do but I am catching up and he is always telling me how great I look and that makes me tingle all over to hear him say that. We had to do a lot to get our surgery and when you get a hey honey, you are looking good, it is all worth it. Make sure you tell your husband that you want that for him because you are doing this for yourself but also for him so he can be proud of you. Not saying he is not proud of you but all men like their woman not too fat and that was where I was ...............toooooooo fat. Good luck and please be open with him and make sure you share all your concerns with him. From an old fart, Judy

I am happy that you realize what you are doing wrong. Get your protein, not only you are tired, YOUR HAIR might fall OUT. That scared me when I was told that. I do my shake every morning and even sometimes at night for my meal. My biggest meal is in the afternoon. I don't work so that works for me. I am old and retired but still loosing weight and I love my band. And don't mean to lecture you, take your vitamins, they are so important. I guess being an old Mom makes me type stuff like this. Good luck with your weight loss. Judy

I am with you............gained 2 lbs but it came right back off. Exercising every day. Love the pool exercise but hate looking at the extra skin under the water as I kick my legs. Hope to be kicking it away. Keep up the good work. Judy

I don't know your age but I do know you are younger than I am. My 6 months will be tomorrow and I am down 60 lbs and just started to exercise last week and gained 2 lbs but I am back down now. I DO have to eat or drink a protein shake before I do any exercise. That protein shake that I drink is always enough for me until mid afternoon. So I would think you should eat or drink something before you go out in the morning. You will loose your 50 lbs by Xmas, if I can do it in 6 months at my age and NO exercise, you can do it too. Good Luck, Judy

You are doing great and I am looking for that onederland also. Funny how you get that stuck feeling and then not hungry after. I have gotten stuck a couple of times and IT HURTS. My worst one was Ritz Crackers and it lasted for hours of not being able to swallow my own spit. This is not the easy way out but we can all do it. Enjoy your day and think skinny. Judy

No wedgy, no wedgy.......yeah for you. I had 3 sizes of underwear so the two big sizes are gone and I have so much more room in my drawer. Now for bras, it is time for me to buy new. My gravity hit boobs are falling out from under them, not over the top but under. You woman understand and I know you men are thinking WHAT??? LOL Have a good day and keep up that exercising........oh by the way, I gained 2 lbs from exercising but I expected it and it will come back off at next weigh in day which is Friday. Loved your story about your panties. Judy