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Hi Heidi

Long time no talk, how have u been doing,, i had my 2nd fill today ,lost 10 more lbs ..talk u later

Tomorrow is my Band Day I have to be at the hospital at 10:00 A.M. my surgery is at 12:00 P.M. I will have to spend one night in the hospital because the surgery is in the afternoon that is my surgeons policy.

Yes Yes. Banded on 2/19 last friday. Everything is going well everything is feeling much better with the exception of the port site. That is still pretty sore. But im up walking and have some restriction and just getting use to things. Did you get banded yet?

I guess around 10 or 11 by now. Because of what happened I don't think she'll live to be very old. But she keeps hangin' in there.

Good Morn-ting!! (in my Madea voice!!! giggles) I have surgery next Monday 3/1/10 Yeahhhhhhhh!!!! Hot damn i just can't wait!!! Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!! How are you doing Ms??

Hi, thanks. I got a fill followed the diet regimen which i havent done before.i dont have any problem doing the liquids while at work.i am at my hungryest in the evening.im pushing myself back up to 2 hrs exercise a day.now i am scared tto weigh myself.i am still in my size 10's

Hi adennis1! I haven't been on in a while, and I'm so surprised to see your message from 2/10 saying you would be banded on the 12th! Did it happen? Is all OK?

Hey Bobbie! Happy Happy Birthday!!!!

Sorry I haven't been on here much lately. I finally made it past my 6 month plateau. I've lost 10 pounds in the last 4 weeks. I too am now around 212 / 213. And I agree we should have been in Onderland by now. But I am still very happy to be where I am. It's so much better than the 281 I started at. Don't get discouraged. I started to drift and go back to old habits. I have since kicked it into high gear and eating healthy again and the biggest part for me is exercise. I have learned that is the ONLY way I can lose weight. So I have to stick to the basics and what works for me. I hope you had a good birthday and treated yourself! stay in touch

Just passing thru to let you know I got my date!! 3/1/10!! yes!! That is in a few weeks!! Yes!!

Heyyyyyy Ms. Chaval!!! I have my date!! I have my date!! 3/1/10!! Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!

Hot Dayum!!! A size 10!! I remeber when I could fit a 10!! Funny thing that was not too long ago 2yrs to be exact. I know you are happy about that!!! Well I came back from my point and I have my date 3/1/10 yeahhhh!!

Hey girl! Our Bandiversary is coming up very soon!!! 2/25/10! I can't believe it's been a year already! I just celebrated 40 lbs. this week. I thought I would never meet that mark! The last few months have been hard and the weight has been slowwww to come off! But I am still hopeful that it will keep moving down the scale. I have had 5 fills so far and have a total of 5 cc. I don't think I can take anymore, my band is tight enough for now. I sure hope that you are doing okay and that you have found a good spot (with the band). Love to hear from you!

Shelley

How are you doing ?? It's my Bday today, and I'm thinking, and contimplating ... I've come a long way since 10/08, but I'm also beating myself up because I can't believe how quickly the time has gone!! Holy cow! I should be in Onderland by now, but i'm not. I've been sitting between 212-217 for the past month :-( makes me crazy! lol

Just checking in and seeing how your doing ...

Keep me posted :-)

Why have lost only 10 pounds since being band 50 days ago? Is this very slow? I have been very careful with my diet and now I am getting disappointed about having the surgery

I everyone I got my banded on 1/26/10. I've been looking for someone to talk to with this new life style. Please get back to me so we can become buddys through this journey.. Hope to hear from you guys... Take care everyone... Tammy

First Dr's Visit: 07/28/2009

Weight: 255 lbs

BMI: 44

3-Month Diet/Nutrition Program

Insurance Disapproved: 12/2009

Insurance Approved: 01/2010

Surgery Date: 01/21/2010

Pre-Op Weight: 247

We've lost almost the same amount and unfortunately had pretty close starting weights. I'm doing great. I'm loving life, ya know? I've fallen in love with working out bc I can really kill it in the gym now - I just feel strong. I've lost 104 with the band (banded July 10, 09) and 119 total! What do you do in STL? I work for the State Senate...policy & budget nerd. Haha.

Hi, I am doing pretty good. I am glad its getting closer. I am a little nervous, but looking forward to getting it over with. I am down 10 lbs so far from the pre-surgery diet, so its a nice jump-start. How about you - how are you holding up?

WOW..Congrats on the weight loss! Your pictures are amazing..I just was banded on 3/15/10...so far only 25 down..but get my first fill in two days..very excited! Keep up the great work you look wonderful!

I have a feeling you may have just had your surgery!! I hope all went well and I'm sure it did!! I am now officially 4 weeks out and yesterday I had my first fill. For me it was painless, honestly. And I lost 10 lbs. Not as much as some but I lost 49 before the band so I'm ok with the 10, it's like 2.5lbs a week so thats good! So now it's 59lbs and I've only gone down 2 sizes It's me belly. I've lost the most fromthe chest up, butt and legs. I fear the belly will be the last to go for me.

Let us know how your doing!!

I was actually born in 1954, and I am 55. I was banded 1/19 by Dr. V at Presbyterian in Charlotte.

hey girl

had my first fill 1/28/10,, i lost 4 lbs so he only gave me 2 cc,, he wants to take it slow,, i don/t feel any different yet,, we will see in 5 weeks have another fill scheduled,, how are you doing ??? i am eating more trying to stay on right road

Glad to hear your doing well. So how much pain around the port on a scale from 1 to 10.

I'm doing pretty good can't complain much!! I just wish all reports were done & submitted to my dr.s office so they can submit it to my insurance already!! The wait is going to drive me insane gurl!! Wowwwwwwwww!!1 Way to go on the 10 lbs!! Your weight loss will pick up again walking is good you will be amazed by how fast 20 mins go by. If you have a Wii try the fitness games they are really good from what I read & friends that I know have it has helped them lose quite a bit of weight all the while, while having fun. Puree food is not really that bad if you like progresso soups try them their not bad when you puree them in a blender. You can also add an unflavored protein to it also to make sure you get enough protein in.....

hiiii I am doing okay, finally not sore. I have lost 10 lbs since the surgery but its kinda stopped now. today my dr started me on puree foods which is pretty nasty LOL but I am going to start walking tomorrow, 20 mins a day because I have yet to start excersizing, hope it helps. how are you???