Hi everyone! I'm having surgery on January 10th and created a group in the groups section "January 2012 bandsters". Would love to get some discussions, support going.

Yay, Nicki! I can feel the determination in your posts, and that's so cool! I checked for your post Sunday and Monday, so know that I am totally supporting you and cheering you on!

Sorry to hear about the DH, but men, who can figure them out? My hubs STILL asks if I want something to drink with my dinner at home ... And we're what, 18 months out? I just say no thanks every blasted time! I mean, really? Oh, well, bless his soul, he's great in lots of other areas.

Wonder where everyone else is at lately? Chrissylu, rkimom, NJ, Nicole, Meredith?

It's the Lady Bandito and Nicki show, LOL

It's been a week today since I restarted, and I'm feeling good! I weigh in tomorrow and I think I'll be down 3+ lbs. Going in the right direction. Did zumba yesterday, feeling good about that. Tracking everything in myfitnesspal and staying really well on track, and getting my water in. I have a splitting headache from lack of sleep- just didn't sleep well last night. Oh well, this too shall pass!

Everyone, chime in!

Nicki

Hi everyone! Been so busy, posting hasn't been easy, but I've been reading the thread replies in my e-mail. I started back to the gym last Thursday. I went Thursday, Friday, Monday & yesterday. My 13-YO is going with me (yes, at 4AM! lol). That really helps me to get going because he enjoys it so much. I think I might be down a pound or two. My problem is that its usually dinner time before I can eat anything substantial...and then I just kinda go haywire. One would think that as tight as my band is, I'd be losing instead of gaining, but I know its because I haven't been exercising properly & I've been eating too much too late at night. I am working on changing that. Trying not to snack during the day on sliders...even small amounts. Gotta get back to the basics. Still in a good place, but not as good as I was in December. Its amazing to me that, even 18 months later, so many of us are in similar situations. I know in some cases it sucks, but at the same time, it sure does help knowing we are not alone. God bless you all !

Time flies! I meant to check in on Sunday and yesterday' date=' but work was craaaaaazy yesterday, and I forgot Sunday, LOL. Doing really well. Back on track with MFP, eating right and NO ICE CREAM!!! I weigh on Thursday, we'll see what the scale says. I want to bust out of the stinkin 230's and get into the next decade, then down to 211 which is where I stopped last time. Had a big bust up with DH about the lap band, he's super unsupportive (of pretty much everything, not just this), so I just had to put my foot down. So I'm not perfect, show me someone who is.

Ladybandito- thanks! I've been working on increasing the protein too. I like tracking what I eat so I can see the protein grams, then I choose a snack with protein to up it. I also need to get back to taking my vitamins. That is something I'll start doing!

I'm feeling good, doing it right! I'm glad y'all are here, even if it's quiet- but if you're lurking, I could use the company!

Nicki[/quote']

Nicki, you are doing awesome! Sorry to hear about troubles with the DH. Do what is good for you!

Hi everyone! Been so busy' date=' posting hasn't been easy, but I've been reading the thread replies in my e-mail. I started back to the gym last Thursday. I went Thursday, Friday, Monday & yesterday. My 13-YO is going with me (yes, at 4AM! lol). That really helps me to get going because he enjoys it so much. I think I might be down a pound or two. My problem is that its usually dinner time before I can eat anything substantial...and then I just kinda go haywire. One would think that as tight as my band is, I'd be losing instead of gaining, but I know its because I haven't been exercising properly & I've been eating too much too late at night. I am working on changing that. Trying not to snack during the day on sliders...even small amounts. Gotta get back to the basics. Still in a good place, but not as good as I was in December. Its amazing to me that, even 18 months later, so many of us are in similar situations. I know in some cases it sucks, but at the same time, it sure does help knowing we are not alone. God bless you all ![/quote']

Chrissy, don't let yourself get too tight. Your body does need good fuel and you have to be able to "get it in." Eating a good meal at noon may keep you from going crazy at dinner. I only ate two real meals while I was losing with a couple small Snacks. Now while maintaining, I am eating three meals. It is definitely weird and different for everyone. But I can eat anything anytime. Just a lot of self control.

Great job on the exercise! I could never get up that early to go to the gym. Kudos to you!

Yay! I logged everything on MFP today! I haven't done that in so long! I did go over by about 200 calories, but I'm owning it. I also got a solid lunch down today! I really hope I'm getting back on track. So glad you all are here. Thanks for sharing & thanks for the encouragement!

Yay! I logged everything on MFP today! I haven't done that in so long! I did go over by about 200 calories' date=' but I'm owning it. I also got a solid lunch down today! I really hope I'm getting back on track. So glad you all are here. Thanks for sharing & thanks for the encouragement! [/quote']

Great news!

Great job everyone!

I'll be weighing in on Tuesday, should have a loss to post cuz I'm workin my butt off and staying on task like everyone else.

SueBee, you are so encouraging and it's inspiring to have "one of us" at goal and in maintenance.

Xx

Hi Everyone! Chrissy- yay, good for you. 4 am, that is dedicated! And good for you for logging, that is what it's all about for me!

Sue- yep, do what's best for me, for sure. How is recovery going?

Ladybandito- good for you being on track! It's just a journey, yes?

I weighed in today, down a lot! down from 236 to 230.5. Doing it right pays off! Of course, it was depressing seeing my old ticker at 212.5, but oh well, I'll be back there soon! I'm looking to be down in the next decade by next week!

Everyone have a wonderful day!

Nicki

Nicki, your weigh in is awesome! You must feel great. That is motivation for the next week. Keep up the great work.

I am doing well with my recovery. Not much pain at all. Just if I am out too much during the day, shopping or walking around or if I sit too long at one time. I am on week 9 now and am hoping that at week 12 I will be free to do most anything I want! They haven't allowed me on the treadmill yet or the elliptical. Just stretching and strength training with 2-5 pounds. Really waiting to get on my bike, play golf and then tennis! Can't wait. I feel a little stronger each day and my balance is better every day.

Actually wore platform heels to work this week and it wasn't bad at all!

Thanks for asking!

Nicki-- heck yeah! That's what we're talk in' about!! :-)

SueBee, it probably seems like forever, but you'll be on no restrictions soon, soon. :-)

I'm hang in in there, will post weight Tuesday. (my accountability tool)

Hi all-

Sue, you go girl in your platforms! Glad it's going well, I'm sure being so much lighter has helped your recovery!

CHrissy, I saw on MFP that you'd logged! Good for you

Ladybandito- it did feel good to see the numbers go down, even though it's a lot of Water weight again, but I'll take it, LOL.

I'll talk to everyone tomorrow, I love logging in here and seeing all of you (figuratively speaking, of course), and we're still successful. Yay us!

Nicki

Hi all! I just got done mowing the lawn for an hour in 90 degrees! I skipped zumba to do it, but I think I burned about the same amount of calories . Logged Breakfast, healthy lunch and dinner planned. I like this feeling of being back on track. When I weighed myself this morning I saw 229.5, so I do think I'll be down in my next "decade" by this coming Thursday for sure. Onward and downward, LOL! Soon to hit 212 (where I was last October) and surpass that. For sure this Christmas I am not going to make the treats that were my downfall, either, in addition to no ice cream. I was really the only one who ate some of the stuff, so not good, lol, and no one will miss it! I am thankful that the band is still here and working with me if I do my part.

I hope everyone has a great Saturday, I'll see you tomorrow!

Nicki

Happy Sunday everyone! We had an awesome service at church this morning. I am getting back on track with exercise & logging my food. It seem like we all are. Isn't it interesting how much it helps to share on here? It has certainly helped me this past week. Have a great week everyone & God bless!

Hope everyone had a great weekend! I went to the pool to exercise both yesterday and today. Hard to do during the week!