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I understand. i lost 65 lbs the first 6 months . Then after my first fill last November I have not lost and actually gained almost 10 back. My dr I'd telling me its my fault. I'm not weighing measuring counting chewing. This sucks. I'm so discouraged. im not even motivated to figure out the problem.:-/

Just found that one of the awesome things about losing 70 pounds is being able to comfortably reach my feet and paint my own toesies!!! Hooray for purrrrdy feet!

It took me a while to realize I had another NSV yesterday. I got home from work and had some free time before dinner (because I wasn't starving hooray!) and made a spur of the moment decision to go to the nail salon and get a manicure. I haven't had one in years....I felt it was like putting 'lipstick on a pig'. I was so fat and ugly, why bother polishing my nails. Well...I'm not so fat anymore and don't feel so unworthy. So...I'm now typing with pretty mauve nails.... Can't thank you enough lapband.

confession.....been 2 to 3 years since i have been able to do what my title says.
today i went into the lobby in our office building during my lunch to get away from it all and have some me time and sat in the chair and for whatever reason, crossed my legs...i was like WTheck??
here is something stupid, i took a pic and sent to my hub and said lookie here at what your ole lady can do...imagine that...took me nearly a year....wonder what i will be able to do on year 2

Today I drive by the hospital where I was banded .and had to stop in.
It has been 18 months since surgery and I remember them telling me nobody comes back and show them the results if what they had a hand in on surgery day.
Did they remember me??? NO!!!! But they did remember the guy in the picture.
I believe they were genuine when they thanked me for coming by.

I went into a normal store today and bought a size 22 denim capri's, I was so excited. I think I will try on a pair of size 22 jeans tomorrow. So glad I did this!!!

I know I am but the scale doesn't show it yet *pouts*. I currently weigh 213 but I had over 12 pounds of skin removed (10 days ago) and have lost another 4 pounds on top of that. So, once the swelling from this recent surgery goes down I'll be under 200. I'm praying that's sooner than later so I can officially be there!

Dear Lap Band,
I just want to start off by Apologizing for Not Listening to You and Eat Something so Big that You could Not Tolerate and it Got Stuck Yesterday.
I have Learned to Listen to You and Chew My food properly Because If I Don't You Can Make My Life a Living Hell and Make Me Never Forget It!!
I Cried, I Yell, I Screamed, and Then I Vomit, No Matter What It Did, It Only Got Worse Until You Finally Forgave Me and Gave Me Peace By Letting What Ever I Ate To Upset You Go Down!!
I Honor Our Friendship so Today I am Giving you Rest! Yes Nothing But Liquids!!
Sorry Once Again Lap Band!! Your Only Trying To Help Me Not Hurt Me!!
Laughing as I Write This Note, Sure Hope it Made You Laugh Also!!
​Listen to Your Lap Bands!! It could Get Angry!!!Love All of You!!! Happy Friday!!!!

I am Finally Loving The Person I Should Have Loved Years Ago, Me!!!!!!
Have a Great Day, Love All of You Also!!

LBT made it to Business Insider!
Check it out at "Inspiring Before-And-After Weight Loss Pictures"

Today Most Importantly, I Give All of Those Who Are Giving This Weight-Loss Battle A Fight To The End!! 10 Stars!!!
But I Must Say That Carolinagirl Gets 11 Stars, and Maddygram!! My True Lap-Band Sisters!!
Now Go Run and Tell That!! Who Ever Gave My Friend Carolinagirl a One Star!!!
Have a Blessed Day!!!

Been in meetings all week and realized yesterday that my suit jacket was quite comfortable when buttoned even when I sat down. And it's a size 16! Yay me! Love that clothes are fitting better. Down 50 lbs.

WOW. ! Congratulations. !

Cleaning out my closet & came across pants I was wearing at my highest weight. They are 26W & now I am in a size 12. Holy crap!! Lol

How ODD that my story (450+ lbs) is in a magazine titled "Muscle and Body" LOL http://www.muscleandbodymag.com/your-body-your-life/in-sickness-and-in-health/
Hope in Your Future is Power in Your Present!
Lee

I started my weight loss journey on June 4, 2012 and i have lost 180 pounds since then.

At first I didn't want to post cuz I have not lost as much as I wanted and actually gained weight. First pic 4/6/12 339 lbs 2nd pic around /15/13 272 lbs 3rd pic 4/6/13 277 lbs.( 5 lbs gain ) getting back on the bandwagon is not easy but I'm pushing to get back on track. I know what I need to do I'm slowly getting it together. :-)

Today I have accomplished a huge place in my journey. I finally am below the 300's and I am never going back! Surgery was 1-4-13 and I am down 40 pounds. It's slow, but I am learning more everyday.

Well, it's a bittersweet day. My family told me that my favorite shirt is too big for me to wear. I LOVE my shirt. It is my "go-to" shirt. I thought I always looked good in my shirt. I'm going to keep it like a security blanket and cuddle with it while I watch tv at night. Yay to a smaller size though!

I finished my first 5k this past weekend! The race was for Challenge Obesity and it was cool to run alongside other runners who had lost 100+ lbs. Crazy to think that 1 1/2 years ago I couldn't even walk 2 blocks without being completely winded. I'm so grateful for my health and just wanted to share.

Here is ur kick !! \_ I understand I just had people on this site kick me a couple of weeks ago. I'm starting to spend more time on the site, I think I'm slowly falling back in line ! Good luck !!

Tomorrow is my one month "bandiversary" and today a coworker (who I don't see daily) said "you're face is looking skinny! Are you losing weight?" I said, yes, thanks, I'm trying. And she said you look great! First compliment from someone who didn't know about my lap band. ((((((GRIN)))))))

I've been wearing size 20 in pants for the longest time and today when I finally went to buy new pants, I fit into a size 16! I can't believe it! I'm ecstatic!

I've plateaued for over a month, and instead if feeling down about it, I wanted to share a little about how my life has changed in the past 3 months:
* Went from a 4x to a 2x in tops
* Went from a 26/28 to a 22 in bottoms
* I can fit in chairs with arms
* I can fit in a stadium seat
* I can fit in a movie theater seat
* I can fit in a restaurant booth
* I went roller skating
* I can run after my 4 year old at the park
* I don't sweat profusely anymore
* I can use a backseat seatbelt, and fit in the backseat of a car
* Training for a 5k. What?!!
* I can still breathe when I bend over to tie my shoes
* I put a recent picture of myself on Facebook, lol
I know there are more, but this is a huge difference for me. I used to stay indoors all the time, I would get winded from short walks and my body would hurt so bad with any physical activity. I stayed away from a lot of social activities because of my size. I'm not afraid to try something new now. I know it's super cliche, but I feel like I have my life back.

At the doctors today the nurse used the "regular" sized blood pressure cuff and it fit just fine!! In the past she had to break out the really big one for me...so yeah, it feels good!