I freaking did it! I am so freaking excited!

Twoterville!!!

*HaPpY dAnCe*

That is 32 pounds in approx 4 months!!! I am thrilled that I recommitted to this process. New goal is to see 100 pounds lost again. 15 pounds to go until that goal.

Congratulations !!! Work it ! Work it !!

THANK YOU! I needed it so bad. I was feeling really YUCK yesterday and doubting myself.

I would be interested to hear about how you were so sucessful- I was banded in feb and am down about 20lbs but still have a ways to go

I would be interested to hear about how you were so sucessful- I was banded in feb and am down about 20lbs but still have a ways to go

It is kind of a long story. Shortened version is I was contemplating having my band removed due to complications. I kind of freaked out at the thought of actually losing my band so I recommitted HARD CORE.

I have PCOS, so sugar and carbs are a HUGE no no. So I radicaly changed my diet... and started following the band rules best I could with a wonky band. (I just had surgery last week to repair a hiatal hernia and reposition it). I measure measure measure. I stop when my portion is done. I cut out carbs and sugar as best I could. I eat real food, and stay away from processed as much as possible. I went back to a Protein shakes for Breakfast. I started swimming for exercise since a foot injury restricted my options.

Typical day:

Breakfast: Either Protein Drink, or Chobani yogurt w/Kashi Go Lean Crunch mixed in.

Lunch: Left overs usually from dinner. Taco salad is my favorite lunch. (chopped spinach, seasoned ground turkey, mango salsa, cheese)

Dinner: 4 oz of protein (Salmon & scallops are favorites) with 1/2 cup green veggies. Asparagus is my favorite.

I try and avoid snacking... but if i do get a little hunger I snack on string cheese, or a skinned apple with Peanut Butter, or a few almonds or pistachios.

I have been on liquids for almost 2 weeks since I just had surgery last week... so that has helped too.

My best advice is really stick to the rules! It is hard. Head hunger is a nasty nasty b***h. I hate her. I fight head hunger A LOT. I just keep living day by day and hoping that if I can string enough good days together I will get there. My journey has been long with a lot of ups and downs.

I am looking forward to getting fills and restriction back. I can get my first fill in 3 more weeks. I hope I can keep losing during this restriction free time.

Congratulations!!

Woohoo!

I am finally in the 270's again. I haven't been here in 5 years.

Congrats!

Amazing! Congrats to you

Congrats!!

Whoo-hooo, Congrats!